All language subtitles for The.Waltons.S04E21.The.Test.WEBRip.x264-ION10

There was one daily reality to
our life on Walton's Mountain,

and that was the Depression
and our constant

and continuing need for money.

I count it remarkable
that we and others like us

were not totally defeated
by hard times.

The credit for that, of course,
must go to our parents

and their unique strengths.

Strengths that were
tested almost daily.

Get that finish down real good.

I just wanna be sure everything
looks just right when

Mr. Knightley gets here.

Is he coming today for sure?

Said he was coming
to pay me today.

Sounds good to me.

Here he comes again.

Your daddy was never one
for biding his time.

-Daddy.
-The chair for the hotel order?

Oh, no. You might say
this is one for the next order.

The one we haven't got yet.

It's better than saying
I miscalculated

and made one too many.

-We can use it in the house.
-Hope so.

You've all done a real good job
and I'm proud of you.

We met our obligations
and that should be satisfying.

Maybe the best pay you ever get.

These days, just having
work to do can be a blessing.

A father's obliged to talk
to his sons like that

now and again.
Some kind of law.

-You're a bad girl.
-What's she done?

Well, she keeps making me
trip over her dress.

Elizabeth, that's beautiful.
Where did you find that
material?

I didn't find it. The Baldwin
ladies gave it to me.

Can you make
a real dress for her?

I think there's
enough material here

to make a dress
for both of you.

-You're the best mama there is.
-I imagine you're right.

Better take this inside
before it gets dirty.

I'm the best mama there is.

Elizabeth's too young to know
what she's talking about.

Oh, I don't know.
I agreed with her.

Honey, you got any plans
for this afternoon?

What if I told you I was going
to Martha Langley's house?

We're gonna go through all the
wonderful things in her attic.

She's gonna tell me
every single thing

she's thought or done
since I saw her last.

I'm gonna tell her every single
thing that I've thought or done

-since I saw her last.
-Then?

Then maybe we'd go out to the
pasture and ride their horses,

or stop and gather some
wildflowers.

Maybe even bake a layer cake
and eat it while it was warm.

Talk and talk
and laugh and laugh.

What would you say
if I told you that?

-I'd say who's Martha Langley?
-She was a close, close friend.

She moved to
Waynesville, Georgia,

when she was 14 years old.

It was one of the nicest
things about her.

That she moved to Georgia
when she was 14?

No. That we were the same age.

If you've a friend, it's nice to
have one that's the same age.

I could use one now.

Somebody I'm not older than
or younger than or related to.

You've been thinking about that
a lot lately, haven't you?

-Yeah, I guess I have.
-Let me ask you this.

When Ed Knightley pays me, how'd
you like to take a ride with me

into town to the bank?

I'm not Martha Langley,
but I'm a lot of fun.

-Okay.
-You got a date.

Grandpa, I think
you're mistaken about it.

It was alright
for Lynchburg.

It has nothing
to do with Lynchburg,

I'm telling you.
You don't need anything...

Well, I am seldom, if ever,
wrong. We'll let Esther decide.

-Alright. Grandma.
-Esther.

It's a chair, if that's what
you're arguing about.

We just want you to sit.
Have a seat.

It's not fixed to break?

-We wouldn't do that.
-Esther, how could you?

Just sit in here. We want you to
try it out for comfort now.

Get your hands off. Don't you...

It's loose.

-That's not the issue.
-We'll get some glue.

-What do you think?
-It's fine.

-Good a rocker as I ever sat.
-You see?

It doesn't need
any padding.

See, Grandpa thought it needed
a cushion or something.

I didn't think so.

-Could use a little padding.
-Oh, yeah.

I don't know.
Are you sure?

Esther isn't too well-developed
in that department,

but elsewhere...

Look who we have here.

Well, well, Maude Gormley.
What a surprise!

Oh, I came to visit with Myrtle.

-Hiya, Maude.
-Morning, Maude.

Myrtle is out in the barn,
you come up here on the porch

and idle with us for a spell?

-Yeah, sure.
-Oh, that's nice.

-Have a seat right here.
-Esther, would you be good

enough to let Maude try
the rocker out for size?

Well, I didn't plan it that way,

but believe me, I'm getting old.

Oh, this is nice.

It's got a nice, easy lope,
none of them quick sudden jerks.

Tell me, Maude.
You figure it needs a cushion?

-No, I don't think so.
-I told you.

Zeb made that rocker right here
in our own mill.

Here, Maude. Put your footsies
right up there.

Well, I'm obliged to you,
John-Boy.

What are you getting
for one of these, Zeb?

Well, it's kind of a special
rocker, Maude.

Well, I'd buy
the footstool, too.

The footstool and the rocker
have seldom been separated.

We deliver, you know...
Well, look at this.

-Coming to see her mama.
-Hey, Myrtle.

Well, my goodness.

Oh, you see, she's punishing me
for giving her away.

And Myrtle's no one
to hold a grudge.

Now you see what I mean?

That's why I gave her away.
She's too blamed affectionate.

I can't abide a loving goat.

-Come on, Myrtle.
-Bye-bye, Myrtle.

Maude, John-Boy and I have been
talking it over,

and we think we'll let you have
this rocker and the stool

in return for all the enjoyment
that Myrtle has given us.

Well, I think I'll
just accept it,

long as you turn
Myrtle against me.

-Isn't that Ed Knightley?
-Yeah, it looks to be.

Hey, here comes the sale,
Grandpa.

Mr. Knightley, why don't you
move on down to the mill there,

-you can pick everything up.
-Howdy, John-Boy.

-Hey.
-Howdy.

Hey, Ed.

John.

-Got bad news, John.
-What's wrong, Ed?

Hotel canceled the order.
Just like that, this morning.

What are you talking about, Ed?

The order is ready
to be delivered.

Boiler blew up on them in the
night, ruined the basement,

half the first floor.

And it took their capital.

-Ed, that's rough.
-They can't pay me, John.

I can't pay you.

-Can they take part of it?
-No money, John.

I gotta get back and tell
the carpet mill people

the same thing now. No money.

-Alright, thanks for coming out.
-All I could do, John.

-Mine gonna be pretty as that?
-Much prettier.

Same stuff.

Same stuff's gonna
look better on you,

'cause you're much prettier.

Well, you were
much prettier. Here.

Wait till I show
Erin and Mary Ellen.

-That time already?
-I just got out of class early.

Smart enough for one day,
were you?

I'm not smart enough
to get myself another job.

Job on the paper and your school
work's about all you can handle.

-Gonna need more work, Mama.
-Finding work is no problem.

Daddy has plenty of work.

It's getting paid
for it is the problem.

That's the truth.

-That's just beautiful.
-Thank you. Mama made it for me.

Sit down. I'll go fetch some
cookies Sister made today.

Oh, no, please don't.
We can't stay long.

We came by to say thank you.

-Oh, isn't this a treat, Sister?
-Oh, it is, to be sure.

We just wanted to tell you
how much we appreciate it.

Don't we, Elizabeth?

My doll appreciates it, too.
Mama even made one for her.

But we don't know
why you're thanking us, Olivia.

Elizabeth said you
gave this material to her.

For my doll.

Oh, we were looking through
our treasures, Sister.

All the lovely fabrics Papa
got us from all over the world.

Boxes and boxes of them.

I haven't put them
back in the attic.

Would you like to
see them, Olivia?

I'd love to.

-Oh, come right this way.
-Come on.

Here we have laces from France.

Papa was making a tour of the
wine country. Don't you know?

-Elizabeth, look at this.
-Silks from China.

-Look how soft it is.
-Like spun gold.

-All soft and gossamer.
-From India.

And, of course, the marvelous
cottons from Egypt.

Where Papa fell off the camel.

-What was he doing on a camel?
-We never found out.

Its a shame to keep all these
beautiful materials hidden away.

We've had to throw
some of them away.

I'm afraid only memories
improve with age.

Such stitching.

Sister, did you ever see
such beautiful work?

-Why, Olivia, you're a gifted
seamstress.
-Indeed.

And the only seamstress
we know is in Westham.

And her work doesn't
compare to Olivia's.

Sister, dare we ask?

Olivia, would you fashion

some of our lovely treasures
into dresses for us?

We'd pay you happily.
Oh, we'd insist on it.

But I never even thought...

And think what a favor
you would do us, as old friends.

Yes.

Well, alright.

-Good, good!
-I'd be happy to.

-Be aware this is sold to me.
-Yes.

-Lovely, isn't it?
-I love this.

-Zeb.
-What is it?

-Someone went into the barn.
-Well, who is it?

I just caught a glimpse.
But it's not one of ours.

Fetch me my musket, Esther.

According to old Virginian law,
anyone caught tampering with
livestock

is to be shot on sight.

Maude, what are you doing?

Well, I'm at my wit's end,

and I'm scared, and I run over
here to hide.

Whoever can do anything like
that to you, Maude?

Well, Leonard Gormley,
if he has his way.

You're not afraid
of your own son.

Well, I never was before.

Well, never before

has her boy threatened to send
her to an old folks' home.

Oh, he can't mean that.

Well, it's all in the letter,
and he's coming for me today.

And I couldn't think of anything
but just running away.

Oh, Maude. Well, don't you
worry. We'll stand by you.

Oh, that makes me feel good.

Some young folks,

they say it's best for us
when it's just easier for them.

I'm a long ways from Mother.

What if she falls? What if she
gets sick and no one knows?

-What if there's a fire?
-Oh, what if there isn't?

Leonard, we're right here.
Right near your mother,

-we can keep an eye on her.
-Pa, it's their business.

As long as they're discussing it
here, they made it our business.

I'm glad to have this all
out in the open, John.

Means a lot to me that she
is not too far from you all.

He didn't used to be
that long on palaver.

Olivia, have you seen
the home in Westham?

No, I haven't, Leonard. But I'm
sure you think it's very nice.

It is. And mother's room
is sunny

and looks out on the grounds.

It is very homey,
and there are people her age

right there all around her.

Oh, I can't abide
people my age.

I like to be
amongst young people.

And she has her own room,
and her own radio.

I had it put in
especially for her.

Leonard, your mother
is over there.

Talk to her.
It's between you and her.

Maybe we all better go outside
and let Leonard talk to Maude.

Oh, no, this is my doings.

And no amount of talk's
gonna change his mind.

Oh, what's the use?

It's the best possible thing,
Ma. You'll see.

Don't anyone try to do that
to me. Anyone.

Mama, isn't this material
just gorgeous?

-It's from China or India.
-What?

Here.

Why don't you say so?

I can't talk with pins
in my mouth.

Mama, you shouldn't try and talk
with pins in your mouth.

Mama, would you like to wear
dresses like this?

Well, not to wash dishes in,
or do the gardening.

But if I were
the Baldwin sisters...

You'd be an old maid
and you'd be rich.

See if you can find
a seat and sit down.

You know there's not a job to be
had in all of Jefferson County?

Nobody wants to buy
lumber or furniture or firewood.

Nobody wants to hire anybody.

I was wondering
where you were all day.

Guess it's good
that Mama has work.

Take off the dress in your room.
Watch out for the pins.

Well, I hope
I don't bleed all over it.

-I'm sorry it's such a bad time.
-Could be worse.

At least my wife's working.

You don't know how happy I feel
being able to help out.

Liv, I can't remember a time
when you haven't helped out.

Olivia!

-Good afternoon.
-Hello.

Well, look at you.
Don't you two look wonderful?

We know that.
That's why we stopped by.

Isn't it a fine afternoon?

Your dresses turned out
beautifully, ladies,

if I do say so myself.

Well, you sure do look
fashionable.

We've just come from a garden
party in Westham,

and it's not too much
to say, Olivia,

that you were the star
of the show.

Our gowns caught the eye of the
finest modiste in the area.

"Stella Lewis."

She looked us over thoroughly
and then wanted us to tell you

that she can give you all the
work that you can handle.

That's very flattering. And
sewing, I can do that at home.

Seems to me you've enough to do,
but if that's what you want...

Sister and I could hardly wait
to carry the glad tidings.

Now, you just remember,
she sent for you.

She saw your work,
and she admired it.

-I guess she did.
-Yeah.

-Oh, hello there.
-Miss Lewis?

-Stella Lewis.
-I'm Olivia Walton.

Walton? Walton's Mountain?

The Baldwin sisters.
You made their gowns!

They said you might be
interested

in my doing some sewing for you.

I didn't say "might be
interested." I am interested.

-You sew beautifully.
-Thank you.

Please sit down.

-Would you like some coffee?
-No, thank you.

I understood the ladies to say
that you have something

-ridiculous like seven children?
-I do.

And it does seem a bit
ridiculous at times,
but mostly, I like it.

Well, I'm open five days a week,
Mrs. Walton,

and as far as I'm concerned,
you have a full-time job here.

-I'd have to do the work here?
-Where else would you do it?

I thought I could do
the sewing at home.

But surely, you must see that
the people come here.

They have to be fitted here.

The fabrics, the patterns,
everything is here.

I understand.

-How much would the job pay?
-$12 a week.

-When do I have to start work?
-You've already started.

Could you excuse me
just a moment?

Sure.

John-Boy?

-How'd it go?
-I've been hired.

Congratulations!

Five days a week,
starting right here, right now.

Pick me up
on your from school.

Five days a week?

What do you think Daddy's
will say about that?

Well, I won't know
until I tell him.

You don't have to worry.

I'm not worried about it.

I don't think he had
that in mind.

None of us did. It's a full-time
job and we need the money.

It's what I've been praying for.
I'm not gonna turn it down.

-Go on.
-Alright.

-Congratulations.
-Thank you.

See you later.

-Well, it's clean.
-The place smells of lye soap.

I think they mop
the walls with it.

Rest your bones, Esther.

We could bring down
your new rocker for you.

Oh, no. The rocker
wouldn't be happy here.

It has to be
on Walton's Mountain.

Yeah, I suppose.

Oh, it's so nice to see
a friendly face from home.

Oh, everybody sends their love.

How's Myrtle?

Myrtle? Oh, she's turning
in to be a fine goat.

I just wish I could
put my arms around her.

There's nothing here to hug.

I'm just kept here
like a hothouse flower.

Well then, you can take a walk
now and then.

Oh, they're afraid
I'll get lost.

"Sit in the parlor," they say.

Well, I never was any great
shakes at parlor-sitting.

Well, you got around
alright at home.

Oh, you know what I wish
we were doing right now?

You and I picking blackberries
up on John-Boy's Meadow.

Yeah, we always put more in our
mouth than we did in the basket.

Yeah.

Well... We'll be doing it
again sometime.

Oh, no, Esther,

they've got me in jail here.

One time there were
four or five ladies

just waiting
to spend money on clothes.

You'd think they didn't
know about the Depression.

I'd put a fork
to that food, Livie.

I'm sorry, Grandma.
There's just so much to tell.

Wonder how Stella
and I did anything.

-We just rattled on...
-What happened to "Miss Lewis"?

Did away with "Miss Lewis"
and "Mrs. Walton"

10 minutes after
I walked into the shop.

Do you know she was born
not more than

three miles from our house?

Her family moved to Washington
when she was just little,

but they visited
in summers.

She went to the same dances I
did, knew the same boys I knew.

Sounds more like a meeting
in the Merry Maidens Club

than a job.

Old home week.

It's not like working at all.

There's more laughing and
carrying on than anything else.

Like old friends, as if we'd
known each other all our lives.

Isn't she nice, John-Boy?

Oh, yeah. Very nice, Daddy.
Very nice.

She has a way
of telling things.

Like the night
Sissie Marlowe eloped

with Garland Yates
over in Scottsville.

Why, that's
Jennie-Lee Marlowe's daughter.

That's the one.

And Stella had to get
Dr. Marlowe out of the house

-pretending she had the measles.
-Excuse me.

Well, I just hope you ate better
in town than you're doing here.

I'm just so excited, Grandma.

It's all new, there's so much to
tell, I can't keep it to myself.

-I'm happy for you, Livie.
-Thanks.

But eat.

-Had yourself quite a day?
-Sure did.

I'm not sure I'm gonna have
another one quite like it.

Why do you say that?

Well, the work
isn't here at home.

The job's full-time in Westham.

Liv, I didn't understand
it that way.

I didn't either.
But it's what Stella needs.

How do you feel about that?

Children are all in school.

Grandma'd be here
when they get home.

I'd be along shortly after.
I'd always be home before dark.

I don't know. It's a big change.

We're used to
having you around here.

Well, it's not gonna be forever.
Just until your work picks up.

And it's important to me
knowing that I can help out.

I'd feel a whole lot better if
you'd say it's alright with you.

It's not alright with me.

I don't much like the idea,
you out supporting us.

Guess I'm not gonna change you
now. It's too late for that.

Sometimes I wonder
if I made a mistake

going into the dress business.

Always jumping around
the country,

not really having
a place to call home.

Guess I could've gotten married
and stayed right here but...

-What are you looking at?
-I don't often have lunch in a
drugstore.

There's a diner on the outside
of town that's even more fun.

I'm sorry.
I really was listening.

I'm sure you've had plenty of
chances to get married.

-Do you remember Ox Beaudry?
-Ox?

He owned the livery stable,
didn't he?

That's the one.

Now, you know the
type of man I appeal to.

I can just picture
you and Ox Beaudry!

-Excuse me. Hi, Miss Lewis.
-Oh, thank you, Nancy.

And then there was Oatie Fryer.

A traveling baseball team
came to town, he played left
field.

I was 17, he was 30.

He had a little bald spot
right here in front

from running into a fence.

I was in love with our minister.
Do you remember Reverend Perry?

-New, young, and Baptist!
-I was about 13.

I was planning to sing
in prayer meetings.

John, I fixed
that soup to be eaten hot.

Wonder what Olivia's
eating today.

Well, wherever it is,
they probably call it lunch.

Instead of dinner
as it had ought to be.

Well, I just hope it's a hot
meal, whatever they call it.

Save this till later, will you,
Ma? I'm just not hungry now.

You've heard of being lonely
in a crowd? That's John.

Hi. What's it gonna be?

Tuna fish sandwich on white
and coffee black, please.

I'll have an egg salad sandwich,
please, and coffee.

Thank you.

Olivia, did you ever belong
to the 4-H Club?

-When I was in high school.
-That's it.

I knew when you came into the
shop, I had seen you somewhere.

-Were you a member of the 4-H?
-No.

A group gave a demonstration
at the county fair.

And there was girl who had
designed and made her own dress.

-It was white taffeta, it had...
-A white velvet collar!

With rosettes embroidered on the
velvet. You're that girl.

I don't know how you could
remember that.

Because you made
such an impression on me.

I guess it was
the first time in my life,

that I saw the beauty of design.

And how much fun it would be
to create new patterns.

It's been a good life for you,
hasn't it?

Thank you.

Lots of rewards
and loads of fun. Thanks.

Traveling in Europe.
I always loved that part.

And trips south to the mills.
Running up to New York.

You just pick up and go.
Thank you.

-Nothing to stop me, no ties.
-It sounds so carefree.

It's like everything else.

A little good
and a little not so good.

Tell me about John Walton
and the children.

I still can't believe
you have seven.

Oh, John's wonderful,
and I love him.

And I love all those children.

We have a good life.

I don't know how to
make them sound as special

as they are to me.

But I don't just pick up and go.

Olivia, stop it. You're gonna
make yourself dizzy.

I am dizzy!

Mama, I've never seen you look
like that. You look beautiful.

I never saw the like.
I never felt this way before.

How would you like to wear that
dress in New York City?

I've given this a lot of thought
and I really think

that you should go
on this buying trip with me.

Well, now, that just
sets my mind dancing

in all kinds of crazy
directions.

-I never even imagined it.
-And why not?

Well, John-Boy,
you know perfectly well

I can't go streaking off
to New York City.

-Why not?
-New York City.

Seventh Avenue,
the garment district,

fashion shows,
the theater, hotels,

-dinners, luncheons.
-I couldn't. I couldn't.

-Just think about it.
-Sounds like a great idea to me.

Who knows when the chance is
gonna come your way again.

-How long would we be gone?
-Oh, I'd say a full week.

-Oh, I don't know.
-Olivia,

it'd be a great help to me, and
a wonderful opportunity for you.

I've never been away
from my family for that long.

-We can get along just fine.
-Well, I'm sure you can.

But this is all happening
so quickly, I...

Could I have till Monday
to think about it, Stella?

As long as the answer is yes.

Come in.

Pa, Ma. Livie has something
she wants to say to you.

-Something I wanna ask you.
-Well, come on in.

This is a surprise.

The way you're smiling,
I can tell it's not bad news.

Stella wants me to go to New
York, Grandma, on a buying trip.

New York? Well, I guess that is
worth smiling about.

-Oh, how I envy you, daughter.
-She'll be gone a week, Ma.

If it's gonna be too much
hardship on you...

Now, you just put that
foolishness outta of your mind.

-We'll all pitch in.
-We'll be glad to take care

-of everything for you.
-Looks like you got your answer.

Thank you. I couldn't think
of going without your help.

I won't have
to worry about,

knowing that you're both here
looking after things.

With our age, it's nice to be
needed and wanted.

Just think about
old Maude Gormley.

Hi, Olivia.

Stella, I never
expected to see you here.

John, this is Stella Lewis.

-Miss Lewis.
-John.

Well, now I see why
she hurries home every night!

To tell you the truth, Olivia,
I just couldn't wait

until Monday to get your answer.

-John says I can go.
-You're an incredible man.

-Well, I was an incredible boy.
-Can you stay for supper?

I certainly can.
I want to see all those children

and Grandma and Grandpa,
and the goat and the chickens.

And see the pond
and that wonderful mountain.

-You put her up there?
-I didn't.

She didn't get up there
by herself for sure.

Yancy Tucker had an old hound
that climbed a tree once.

-I saw it.
-Went up there after a raccoon.

Well, probably just chased
a stray cat or something.

-Yeah.
-Yeah.

Dumb dog.

-Be careful.
-I'll throw her down to you.

-You are not!
-Okay.

Stella, these are my little
three boys.
This is Jason, Ben, and Jim-Bob.

-Hey.
-Jason, the musician?

And Ben the businessman,
and Jim-Bob the aviator.

Mama said a lot of
nice things about you.

Oh, thank you.

Hey. Has anybody seen that cat?

I think Reckless
chased her out of there.

And this is my youngest.
Elizabeth.

Elizabeth, this is Miss Lewis.

-Hi.
-Hello, Elizabeth,

-you're a very pretty.
-Thank...

-You really think so?
-I do.

Thank you.

Jase, get up there and
give Jim-Bob a hand. Grandpa.

Who's this
fine-looking young lady?

This is Miss Lewis. This
John's father, Zebulon Walton.

We've been hearing about you for
some time, my lady. Welcome.

Thank you. After all the things
Olivia's told me about you,

I just had to see it for myself.

How long you plan to be with us?

As long as you'll have me.

Hey, wait a minute.
Think you're gonna need this?

Thank you.

-Got the rope.
-Okay.

Okay. Okay, there.

Now, let's just get her
front paw in there.

-There. Okay.
-Got her?

-Yeah.
-I suppose Livie's shown you

-all our beauty spots?
-I intend to, Grandpa.

Oh, I envy you, daughter.

Olivia, you're absolutely
surrounded by an army of
handsome men.

Wait till you see the army
at the supper table.

You know what
she's doing up here?

No.

She's a bird dog.

Hold on, Jim-Bob.

Here we go.

Easy.

Reckless.

Come on. It's gonna be okay,
don't you worry. No.

-Hey.
-Okay.

-You got her, Ben?
-Yeah, I got her.

Now, I wanna see those
farm fresh eggs.

-Where are you ladies bound for?
-Drucilla's Pond.

I find that fascinating, Olivia.

To think that, that rough log
will some day wind up

in some lady's parlor as a
beautiful piece of furniture.

She's a nice lady.

-Mama purely enjoys her company.
-Seems to.

Come around.

I could lend a hand, Maude,
given half a chance.

Well, I'm trying to learn to do
everything for myself, Abel.

Thanks anyway.

Maude, I can't believe it's you.

-Morning, Abel.
-Morning, Esther.

Esther, she keeps
talking about a rocker.

You didn't sell it
on me, did you?

Of course not.
It's over there at the mill.

John'll see that you get it.

You changed your mind
about having it at the home?

Oh, I flew the coop.

Bus to Rockfish
and ice-wagon to here.

Oh, praise be.

If Leonard's so crazy about that
home, let him move into it.

Oh, I'm might
proud of you, Maude.

Leonard's got to learn to cope.

It's not that I'm not
appreciating my son.

Well, he means well by you,

-we all know that.
-Well, he's got to understand

that if I set myself on fire
or break my neck,

that it's my neck and my self.

Maude, I feel like I broke out
of that home with you.

-Morning, Mr. Bingley.
-Hi.

Can we have some ice?

-Anytime.
-Thank you.

-Thank you, Abel.
-Anytime, Esther.

I hope you don't mind
my staying so late.

I have something
important to tell you,

I thought it best to spring it
on you after the children slept.

We can arrange
for you to spend the night.

Thank you, no.

This day has given me so much
to admire and appreciate.

You have a wonderful family,
and I know you'll be delighted

for Olivia when I tell you
that this trip to New York

is just the beginning for her.

-Beginning of what?
-What I have in mind, Olivia,

is for you to gradually take
over the shop in Westham.

I have my eye
on a marvelous location

for a new shop in Richmond,

and I'm just about ready
to sign the lease.

And who knows,
if that goes well,

I might just expand to
Washington or New York.

I know it sounds
presumptuous for a woman

to think like a tycoon,

but I've been dreaming about
this for a long time.

With your help, I could be ready
to take that big step forward.

Just think about it,
and talk together.

It's the kind of opportunity
that doesn't come often.

You do have a way of dropping
bombshells on me, Stella.

-Glad you could come by.
-I'm happy to have met you all.

-I'll walk you to your car.
-Why, thank you, John-Boy.

-Liv?
-I couldn't sleep.

You want some coffee?

I just wish this whole thing
had never happened.

If you're gonna lose sleep over
it, Liv, forget it.

I never expected the job
to last this long.

Now she's talking about
New York, taking over the shop

and Lord knows what all.

If it's something you wanna do,
then do it. It's that simple.

It's not that simple.

Children are making out
alright without me,

I'm not sure
I like that, either.

Elizabeth is 10 now.
That's half the time

she's gonna be
spending here at home.

Maybe you're just gonna have to
say no to Stella.

Then I think about
how we need the money.

Liv, you've steered
your whole life worrying

about other people's feelings,
meeting their needs.

All you got is hard work.

Have I ever
complained about that?

Yes, you have.

Well, only when
I'm in a bad mood.

-John, tell me what to do.
-I'm not gonna answer that.

I want you to.

Liv, you're gonna have to
make up your own mind.

This coffee's lousy.

Well, if you're
gonna criticize my cooking,

I may just take
that job with Stella.

It's not from the cooking
that the coffee's lousy.

It's because it's cold.

Come on, Liv, let's go to sleep
and think about this tomorrow.

That's what
Scarlett O'Hara said.

What?

-"I'll think about it tomorrow."
-Who's Scarlett O'Hara?

-Never mind.
-What'd she say?

Come on.

Mama, you know what happens
when I am late?

I come in halfway through class.

Probably flunk the course.
Get kicked out of college.

Probably get disillusioned
with life,

I'll even leave the church.

Start hanging around
with low-life characters

and playing cards and drinking
in the bar-rooms and such.

I'll probably end up on skid row
by the time I'm 22.

-Well, what was that for?
-I'm just glad to see you.

I'm glad to see you.
We miss you.

I treasure that.

Maude and I are going into the
woods to collect blackberries.

-Like old times?
-You know something?

I think I'll give her a hug.

Mama, come on.

-You go on without me, John-Boy.
-What's the matter?

I'll explain later.
Go on, or you'll be late.

I know I'm gonna be late. Bye.

Bye.

What's the matter?
Aren't you going?

No.

You're gonna have to arrange

to pay for that
bank loan by yourself.

You know what you're giving up?
New York?

New York will still be there,
you and I can go together.

Stella will
still be in Westham.

I can go
and have lunch with her.

I might even work for her
now and then if I've a mind to.

-You sure?
-I'm sure.

-What's going on out here?
-We're smooching, Ma.

In broad daylight?

There were other peaks and
valleys for our family

during the remainder
of the Depression.

But it seems now
as if each testing

was a strengthening
of our regard for each other.

Our family unity would not
permit us to be defeated.

Downed and struggling
sometimes, but never defeated.

-John-Boy.
-Yes, Elizabeth?

-Is a typhoon a rich man?
-That's dumb, Elizabeth.

-I'm talking to John-Boy.
-Honey, a tycoon is a rich man.

-A typhoon is a big wind.
-I guess I'd rather be a tycoon.

-A lady tycoon.
-I'd rather be Ty Cobb.

I'd rather be asleep.
Goodnight, Elizabeth.

Goodnight, John-Boy.

Good night, Jim-Bob,
or whoever you'd rather be.

-Goodnight.
-Goodnight.