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♪ way back when in 1863, now
part of the American lore ♪

♪ a young family must
leave their home ♪

♪because of the civil war ♪

♪ living their lives
in a brand new town ♪

♪doing the best they can ♪

♪ four little women
are on their own ♪

♪ looking to make
their stand ♪

♪ 'fortunes of war can
change their way ♪

♪we imagine their
lives will be ♪

♪ the march family
are on their way ♪

Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy ♪

Why are you crying, Jo?

Because this novel I'm
reading is making me sad.

And who wrote this novel?

The couple with angel wings.

By Josephine march.

Jo, you wrote this
wonderful story.

Your work has been
published in the paper

and now people everywhere
are reading it.

Really, father?
I hadn't noticed.

I am very proud of you.
Very proud indeed.

I'm glad.

What is a couple
with angel wings about?

A married couple from
heaven have come

to earth to live.
Haven't you read it?

Father, where are you?

Well Jo, if you're asking me,

I think you had that
dream because you want

father to read your novel.

Yes, probably. But it
was so strange, Meg.

He patted my head, but i
couldn't see his face.

And when I turned
around, he was gone.

That is strange.

Meg, I wanted
to see him so much,

even if it was just a dream.

That's understandable.

We haven't seen
him in over a year.

Uh-huh.

Good morning everyone.

Good morning, girls.

Would you girls like
to start with some

oatmeal this morning?

- Please.
- Yes, thank you.

You two are coming back
early today, aren't you Jo?

Yes, we are. Why?

I want to go sailing.

But it's October.

It's too cold and too late
in the season to go boating.

Come on, it will
be the last time

I'll ask this year.
Please, Jo?

Go by yourself.

I'm going to spend my
Saturday by myself

working on the next
chapter of my new novel.

Go ahead.
Be a wet blanket. See if I care.

Awe!

Ahhhh!

Come on, get it milky.

Well, hello there Amy.

What have you been
doing with yourself?

Nothing.
There's nothing to do.

I see. Well, would you like
to go for a ride with me?

Oh, Laurie, yeah.
I'd love nothing better.

Do you really mean it?

Do you think Jo
would like to join us?

Afraid not.

She's up in her room
working on the next

chapter of her novel.

My sister Jo loves to write,

but sometimes being a
writer can be depressing.

Yes. Go away.
Leave me alone.

Hey, Jo, what's
the matter with you?

I know now I don't have
any talent for writing.

Don't be ridiculous,
Jo. You're a good writer.

No. I'm not.

If I was really a writer, i
wouldn't have these blocks.

Why don't you let me take
you out for a carriage ride,

Jo. It might be just
what you need to get you

over this writing block.

Imagination and talent
is what I really need.

Inspiration doesn't just
happen at your desk, Jo.

Who knows, a beautiful ride
around the harbor might

provide you with some
really good ideas.

Come on, it will be
fun. What do you say?

Amy wants to come along.
Meg hasn't come home yet,

but I bet Beth would
love to go with us.

But it wouldn't be as
much fun without you.

- Now?
- Uh-huh.

I'll get the carriage ready
so we can leave right away.

I thought they were just
lovely, don't you marmee?

Uh-huh.

- Hello, Laurie.
- Am I glad to see you.

Why, Laurie?

I haven't done anything
wrong, have I?

Don't be silly, Meg.
I'm going for a ride.

I have just invited Jo and Amy.

I thought you might
like to come with us.

I'd love to. But I have
too many chores to perform.

Then you'll excuse me.
I have to get ready.

Goodbye now. Goodbye!

Thank you for asking me.

Come on Laurie, where are you?

Are you ever going
to get here, Laurie?

Golly, what in the
world is taking him

so long to get ready?

Amy, your impatience
is driving me crazy.

Why don't you wait
for him outside.

Hey Beth, why don't
you come along with us?

It will be fun!

No Amy.

I'd much rather stay here
and practice my piano.

Oh, Beth, we'll
have a great time!

I don't think
so. You go ahead.

Well, I think you're
making a mistake.

I'm coming.

Hold your horses.

Telegram, ma'am.
From Washington.

Was that Laurie at the door?

Marmee, a wire.

Oh.

A telegram? It must
be important.

Marmee, are you all right?

Yes.

Who is it from, marmee?

Oh, uh...

Marmee, careful!

- Marmee!
- Marmee, are you all right?

What is it?
What does it say?

Dear Mrs. march, it's my
sad duty to inform you

your husband is ill.
Please come to Washington

immediately or it
may be too late.

Father's dying.
- It can't be!

Marmee, are you
feeling all right?

Marmee, you should go.

Beth is right.

Oh, you musn't be worried.

I'm all right now.

The telegram.

It says that father
is very ill, marmee.

I know, dear.
Let me finish it.

Thank heaven.

That must mean father hasn't
been wounded in a battle.

Yes, he may
still have a chance.

That doesn't matter, darling.

Whatever the reason, your
father's in critical

condition, and I must
go to him immediately.

Marmee, I guess this means
that you'll be leaving

for Washington soon.

Yes, Meg. The
sooner the better.

What time is it now?

It's almost 3:00 P.M.

It's too late to make
the 3:30 to Washington.

Hey, Laurie's already
ordered a carriage

so maybe he could...

Maybe he could drive
you to the station.

I'll go next door and ask him.

Wait a moment. Jo, wait.

I can't leave without making
several preparations first.

There's a lot that has
to be taken care of

before I can go.

Like what?

Well, for one thing, i
have to stay there for more

than a few days, maybe
even a month or longer.

My gosh. You're right.
I forgot.

You'll have to stay there
until he gets well, won't you?

Yes. God willing, I shall
leave for Washington

the very first thing
tomorrow morning.

That's a good idea.

Uh-huh.

Our heavenly father, we
beg for your protection.

And so as we so often
do in times of trial and

tribulations, we got on our
knees and prayed for father's

health and recovery.
Our faith is strong.

Hi, I...

And we believe
in answered prayers.

Excuse me for interrupting,

but did you change your minds
about going for a ride?

We're sorry. We
didn't forget,

it's just that our father is
seriously ill in Washington.

I'm so sorry.

I need help. Would
you be so kind?

Oh, yes ma'am. I will
do anything I can.

Would you send them a
telegram telling them

that I will come.

Yes, by all means.
What else?

My carriage and horse is
stand at the ready, ma'am.

And I hope you might
also deliver a message

to our aunt march. I
can write it right now.

Sure.

Does this mean we're
not going for a ride?

It's okay if we aren't.
I understand.

Laurie, please be careful.

I will. Don't worry.

- And thank you!
- You're welcome.

Laurie's gone. What
shall we do next?

I'm going to need you
to run some errands

for me in town, Jo.

Certainly, marmee.

First I want you to go to
the soldier's aid society.

Explain to Mr. heart that i
can't attend anymore meetings

because of what's
happened to your father.

Yes, of course.

Oh, the shopping list. Can
you make it up for me?

Yes, I will.

And Beth, I need to
ask something of you too.

What may I do to help?

Go next door, ask Mr.
Laurence if he would be

kind enough to allow us
to borrow a couple of

bottles of wine.

- But marmee, must I?
- Just do as I ask.

It's for your father,

so there's nothing
to be ashamed of.

Mr. Laurence will
understand who it's for.

You can be sure.

All right.

Meg, I want you to help
me get my things together.

Yes, ma'am.

Here's the shopping list, Jo.

I'll take care of it.

Here, I think
this will cover it.

I have some money too.

Marmee, I want to help.
Can I help?

Yes, you can. Go tell
Hannah to come here.

Right away!

Oh, marmee, don't.

Why don't you get some rest?

Let me try to take care of
everything else for you.

Oh, I will, dear.
Thank you Meg.

Well, we were all running
about doing what we could do

to make things easier on marmee.

Hannah and I ran into Meg on
our way back from the kitchen.

Meg suggested we leave marmee
alone so she could gather

her thoughts and strength
for the journey

to Washington tomorrow.
That seemed like a good idea.

- Oh.
- It's all right, child.

You're welcome.

How can I ever repay
you, Mr. Laurence?

Don't be silly.
You don't have to.

Anyway, it's just a
couple of bottles of wine

for goodness sake.
More importantly,

how else may I help you
during your hour of need?

Thanks, but you've done
more than enough already.

Don't be ridiculous.

I've done nothing of the kind
and you and I both know it.

Surely there is
something more I can do.

How about your husband?

That's very generous, sir,
but I have no idea what

or how much of anything
he needs at this time until

I get there and see him.

Of course, I... I don't know
what I was thinking about

what I said that but
i do want to help you.

Let's see, I could... awe,
what of the children?

Well, I have no idea
how long I'll be gone.

It could possibly be
quite a long time.

Should that situation
present itself,

then the children will be
left at home all alone.

If you could please
come by now and again.

Don't you worry.
Consider it taken care of.

I'll make it a point to have
someone come by and look

after the girls, and you feel
free to stay and look

after your husband until
he's completely well.

Thank you, Mr. Laurence.
That's very comforting.

Oh, yes and something else.

It's quite a long trip you're
taking to Washington and

you'll need a
traveling companion.

I shall escort
you on the journey

if you have no objections.

That's... oh, i
couldn't let you.

That's far too much to ask.

Thank you kindly Mr. Laurence
but I'll be all right.

Meanwhile, back
at aunt march's,

Laurie had delivered
marmee's note.

Please give her this message
and tell her I'm sorry.

Yes, ma'am.

The money she requested
is there in the envelope.

Thank you, they
will appreciate it.

I don't know why,

but somehow that strikes
me as being funny.

Really? How come?

You thanked me and I'm the
one that's related to them

and you're not. That's why.

Somehow I always knew and was
afraid something like this

was bound to happen.

It was stupid of him
to go off to war.

He should have been a
lawyer or a politician.

But aunt march, he's not dead.

There's still hope.

What hope? He's in
critical condition.

That may very well be, but
everyone in that household

has hope, aunt march.

So be it. Anyway,
why did she send you?

Why couldn't Meg or Jo come?

Well aunt march, Jo is
very busy running errands and

Meg is helping Mrs. march
prepare for her long journey.

There's much to be done.

I wonder if the money
I'm giving her is enough.

I...

Well, never mind. You'd
better be getting back.

40 dollars?

I didn't realize wigs
were so expensive.

What is the matter with me?

Of course! That's the answer.

If they charge 40
dollars for a wig,

that means that they have to
pay someone for their hair.

Why not mine?

- Oh, hi John. How are you?
- Fine.

Excuse me, but
we're in the middle of

total chaos here.

I heard about your father
being sick in Washington.

I wanted to check
on his condition.

I want you to know
how sorry I am,

and I'm hoping he'll
recuperate very soon.

Thank you. We're all
hoping he gets well soon.

One other thing.

Your mother will need an
escort for her trip to

Washington and I want to
volunteer for the job.

- Oh, thank you but...
- But what, Meg?

I'm making the trip to the
capitol anyway because

Mr. Laurence has arranged
that I tutor

some congressional pages.

Truly, escorting your
mother is no problem.

That's very kind of you.

Please won't you...
- What is it?

Uh, please won't you come
into the living room

and tell mother all about
your wonderful idea.

Everything was
happening so quickly.

I barely knew what
to expect next.

The whole day was turning
out very strangely.

Two?

Well, you see just
as I was about to leave

Mrs. march, she handed
me this other envelope.

It seemed that she took it
upon herself to give

me more money because
she thought you had

underestimated your needs.

They're mine? Both of them?

Yes.

Oh.

Aunt march's unexpected
generosity was very

surprising, and needless to
say, marmee was very touched.

Marmee, we've just about
completed everything.

Marmee, whatever is wrong?
- Nothing.

But you're crying.

It's aunt march, Meg.

Hey, cheer up.

I am.

There.

We had all been very busy
from the moment the telegram

arrived, but now that
all the work was done,

we were just sitting
around waiting for Hannah

to call us to supper.

We were feeling pretty
sad about marmee

leaving tomorrow.

You know, it just doesn't
seem fair sometimes what with

father going off to war and
now marmee going off

to father's side. It
just doesn't seem fair.

We were all feeling
pretty gloomy.

Supper's ready now.

If you'd like to retire
to the dining room.

Jo's not back yet.

We'll all wait to
eat as a family.

You mean to say she's
still out doing the shopping?

What all did she have to get?

I'm leaving tomorrow.
Don't you remember?

No ma'am, I'm not about
to forget something that

important, and i agree with you,

the whole family should
eat dinner together.

It means a lot.

Yes, ma'am. It's a
very special time.

I'm gonna take good care of
your home while you're away.

I never doubted
it for a second.

You take good care
of Mr. Frederick for us

and help him get well quick.

I promise.

I'm going to do
everything I possibly can.

Marmee, I'm going to make
it a point to visit the

hummels from time to time
when you're in Washington.

I make you that solemn pledge.

Beth, that's wonderful.
That's a very nice gesture.

You'll be sure to take them
some food, won't you dear.

Yes, I promise I shall.

Amy? Amy, could
that be your stomach

making all that noise?

I'm hungry.

Let me see, how
might Jo put it?

Amy, her stomach growls at
the mere mention of the word

food and not because
her stomach's empty.

That may very well be, but
I'm hungry this time, Meg!

Jo will be back soon, Amy.

Then we can all have supper.

There she is.

Where have you been child?

- Shopping. Why?
- What took so long?

For your information, we've
been holding supper for you.

Look at the money.

Take it.

This is my way of helping
father come home.

It will help you pay for
expenses in Washington.

Oh...

Where did you get this?
There's $25 dollars here.

Aren't you happy about it?

Now you'll be able
to stay in a nice place

while you're there.

Yes, I'm happy about
it. But I'm also worried.

Jo, fess up. How did
you come by this money?

I have to know.

I surely didn't beg,
steal or borrow it.

I made it honestly by selling
something that's all mine.

I would never do anything
to shame our family.

Of course you wouldn't.

Were you thinking
i had done something

dishonest, marmee?

No.

I know, you sold your novel!

I wish that were so,

but my novel isn't
worth $25 dollars.

Ummmm, did you find it?

See? No hair!

- Jo, what happened?
- Your beautiful hair!

Well, what do you think?

Wee! Ladies.

What happened
to your hair, Jo?

Jo, why did
you do this? Why?

Jo, it really wasn't
necessary to do that.

Marmee, it wasn't
a big sacrifice.

It's not that
bad, really Beth.

Don't cry.

Whether my hair is cut short
or long makes no difference.

I'm sure it doesn't affect
the fate of the nation.

Really.

I'd die before I'd let
somebody do that to me.

I feel liberated.

I was starting to feel
vain about my hair.

This is a humbling experience.

Besides, I like the way it
looks and feels cut short.

And the barber said
it would be easier to

take care of cut this way.

I'm happy with the
way I look now.

I really am.

It may even do my brain a
world of good to have

that mop off my head.

It truly makes me feel
deliciously light and cool

and I'm glad I did it, so
stop feeling sorry for me.

Now then, will you please
just accept my contribution?

Jo, of course I will.

All right everybody.
It's time to eat.

Amy, you must be
starving. Come on.

That's
right. I forgot!

I looked in the barber's
window and there it was

just as plain as the
nose on your face.

A price of $40 dollars
for black hair.

Naturally I walked
in and asked if they

wanted to buy my hair.

What did the barber say?

He said my hair color
wasn't in fashion right now

but he'd be willing
to pay me $25 dollars.

I thought, well, it's not
like I'm going to be bald.

I mean, my hair is going
to grow back again, right?

So why not do it?

There are a lot of
things to admire about

my sister, Jo.

She's talented, spirited,
courageous and surprisingly

noble at times. I
love her for that.

Imagine selling your hair to
help marmee and father and

feeling good about it.

She's really special.

♪ 'fortunes of war can
change their way ♪

♪we imagine their
lives will be ♪

♪ the march family
are on their way ♪

Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy ♪