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01:17Whenever I think back on Walton's Mountain and about my family,
01:21I remember mostly the feeling of love and the happiness we all shared.
01:26But though the mountain never changed,
01:28there were times, rare times,
01:30when those we thought the closest found themselves at odds.
01:34It happens in all families, I suppose,
01:36and it happened one day in ours.
01:39Good morning, John Boyd.
01:41Hi, John Boyd.
01:42You're running late.
01:43No, I got up early to fix myself some breakfast.
01:45That's where that greasy frying pan came from.
01:48Come on, children, hurry up. You'll be late for school.
01:52You still haven't told us about the dance, Mama.
01:54What dance is that, honey?
01:56Here in Circular, a big barn dance tomorrow night.
01:58Delivery stable.
01:59Liv, when's the last time we went dancing?
02:01Oh, back about the turn of the century, I imagine.
02:03Think you still remember how?
02:05I think I could manage.
02:06Can we go, Mama, all of us?
02:08Your father and I will talk about it later.
02:10We'll let you know in plenty of time.
02:12John, does it say who the caller's gonna be?
02:14Ogle Thorpe Hanson. Have a look.
02:16That's the caller in the county.
02:18Never heard of him.
02:19Ogle Thorpe's just his professional name.
02:21Don't you remember Fred Hanson?
02:23Oh, that long-legged beanpole.
02:26He was the best dancer this side of the James River.
02:30Maybe then, but not now.
02:32Do you know him, Grandma?
02:35Quite well.
02:36Quite well? You ought to have seen the two of them
02:38sashaying around that floor, cutting fancy steps.
02:41Those green eyes was jealous.
02:43Well, I may have danced a lot with Fred,
02:45but I always saved our special waltz for you.
02:48What was that, Grandma?
02:49My wild Irish rose.
02:51She was so wild, the time she got through dancing him,
02:54she was so wore out, she couldn't keep up with me.
02:57Come on, Jonah, hurry up. It's gonna be late.
02:59Off you go.
03:00Bye, Daddy.
03:01Bye now. Bye-bye.
03:04All right, take care.
03:06Pleasure to take you. Don't run so fast.
03:09All right.
03:11Slow down there.
03:16What was that song, Pa?
03:20Wild Irish rose,
03:23sweetest flower that grows.
03:25Someday, for my sake, she may let me take
03:28the bloom from my wild Irish rose.
03:34I mean, he could just come out and say it.
03:42Bye-bye.
04:04Morning, ma'am.
04:06Morning.
04:07I'm from the Jefferson County Electric Company.
04:09John!
04:11Your bill's way past due, ma'am.
04:13I know. We've been meaning to send it in, but...
04:16Where is it, ma'am?
04:18This man is from the electric company.
04:21Your bill's past due, and my orders are
04:23either to collect it or turn off your power.
04:29You've been expected.
04:31I got a lot of rounds to make.
04:33If you ain't got the money...
04:35Do what you have to do and turn back then.
04:37Folks, I'm awful sorry, but I've got my orders.
04:43Yeah, what's going on out here?
04:45Electric company's here to turn off our electricity.
04:48Couldn't pay the bill.
04:50They can't do that.
04:52Afraid they can't, Pa.
05:01John?
05:03Went over to Anker Barnes.
05:05He's owed me money for lumber for three weeks.
05:07It's the same boat we are.
05:09Nobody's got some cash.
05:11At least ask him.
05:12Maybe he's got enough to turn the power on tomorrow.
05:16It's a shame, that's what it is.
05:18A shame and a disgrace.
05:32Exactly 22 cents to our name.
05:34Here, Grandpa, you take this.
05:36Why me?
05:37The candles, we're gonna need some light when the children come home.
05:40Oh, that is a very good idea.
05:42Well, maybe I'd better get on down to Aunt Godsey's now.
05:47I've been so fearful that the day would finally come
05:49when we couldn't pay our bills.
05:51You fear a thing enough, you're asking for it.
06:04Good morning.
06:20Why, Mr. Walton, come in.
06:22Miss Emily.
06:23Sister, it's Mr. Walton.
06:25Good morning, Mr. Walton.
06:26Ladies, I've called to make you a proposition.
06:30Oh, my goodness.
06:32Now, I happen to know that you've got some loose drainpipes that need fixing.
06:35And I don't want you bothering me when it gets to be bad weather.
06:38So I will fix them for $2.50
06:41and the use of your automobile will go to Charlottesville this afternoon.
06:45Oh, you're going to Charlottesville this afternoon?
06:47Well, I aim to, if it's a bargain.
06:52It's a bargain, on one condition.
06:54What's that?
06:55That you take us with you.
06:57Well, ladies, it will pleasure me to do so,
07:00providing I can make one business stop before 5 o'clock.
07:04Now, lead me to those pipes.
07:11John, have you ever been to a barn dance before?
07:14Yeah.
07:15What happened?
07:16What do you mean, what happened?
07:17You've been to a dance. You know what happens.
07:19Last year when Mom was sick.
07:21Well, that was different. I was with GW.
07:23What happens if you're not with anybody?
07:25Well, you do. You're a girl.
07:27I, being a boy, have to pick my partner first.
07:30Well, what if nobody picks me?
07:32Well, then I guess you have to pick somebody.
07:34You could pick Jason here.
07:35Oh, no.
07:36If you had to.
07:37My own brother?
07:38You just start off together, silly, and then you start switching off,
07:41and then pretty soon everyone's dancing with everyone else.
07:44Well, Jason doesn't even know how to dance.
07:47Well, this would be a perfect time for him to learn.
07:49Oh, I'm not going to teach him.
07:58Well, I see the children, but I don't see Zed.
08:03Don't worry, Grandma. He'll be along.
08:05I can't help worrying.
08:07That old fool could have been to the store and back 15 times by now.
08:13Grandma, if anything had happened, we would have heard.
08:18Put your books away, children, and start your chores.
08:20Oh, okay.
08:21Hey, listen to the radio.
08:22Stumbo, I want to talk to you.
08:26I want you to go down to Ike Godsey's.
08:28See if you can find your grandpa.
08:30I sent him down there this morning to get some candles.
08:32Candles?
08:33The power company came and turned off the electricity.
08:35Oh, I knew that was going to happen.
08:37Well, I'm glad you're here.
08:39Well, I'm glad you're here.
08:40Well, I'm glad you're here.
08:41Well, I'm glad you're here.
08:42Well, I'm glad you're here.
08:43Well, I'm glad you're here.
08:44Well, I'm glad you're here.
08:45They've turned off the electricity.
08:46Oh, I knew that was going to happen.
08:48Hurry up, will you?
08:49Grandpa's been gone all day,
08:50and your grandma's worried sick.
08:51Well, you know where he is, don't you?
08:52He's down at Ike's playing pool.
08:57Mama, what's wrong with that radio?
08:58I can't get it to work,
08:59and I want to listen to Jack Armstrong.
09:00I'll explain it to you, Jason.
09:06Oh, but a beautiful day for a drive.
09:10Isn't this a treat, Emily?
09:12It certainly is.
09:14You're a splendid driver, Mr. Walton.
09:16Thank you. I hope I get my license back soon.
09:20When Mamie drives, we sing tunes,
09:22and she keeps time with her foot on the accelerator.
09:25Thanks for such a joyful ride.
09:28If you ladies care to raise your voice in song,
09:30I'll be happy to keep time with you.
09:32On top of Old Smoky
09:37All covered with snow
09:41I lost my true lover
09:45For court show
09:48For court show
09:50It's a pleasure
09:53And the party is free
09:57And it's got the different sizes
09:59so that you can grind just about anything you want to.
10:01Hey, John boy.
10:02Why don't you look it over, and I'll be right back.
10:05Hey.
10:06Hey, Ike.
10:07Is my grandpa around?
10:09Nope. I ain't seen your grandpa, oh, I don't know, in three or four days.
10:12That's funny.
10:13My mama sent him down here this morning to pick up some candles.
10:16Candles?
10:17Yeah.
10:19We need some candles.
10:21Oh.
10:22Well, a lot of folks need candles these days,
10:24but I ain't seen your grandpa, John boy.
10:26Not today.
10:27That's strange.
10:30Ike, we need those candles, so...
10:33I'm sure my grandpa's got some money on him.
10:35You think you could let me have them now,
10:36and I'll pay you back as soon as I find him?
10:38I guess it'll be okay.
10:40I'll be right with you, folks.
10:41How many do you need, John boy?
10:43Seven or eight ought to do it.
10:54Well, now, ladies.
10:56This will have to be our last stop.
10:58They don't let me drive much after twilight,
11:00and it'll soon be getting dark.
11:03Oh, yes.
11:04We'll get on home as soon as we pay our respects to Mr. Harper.
11:11There you are.
11:14Well, well, ladies, ladies.
11:17What a pleasure it is to see you again.
11:20Good day, Mr. Harper.
11:21We just couldn't miss a town without stopping in.
11:24Yeah, good to see you again, Sam.
11:25Oh, yeah.
11:27Papa purchased all his medicine for Mr. Harper during the illness.
11:31It was a pleasure to do business
11:32with such a distinguished gentleman as Judge Baldwin.
11:35Mr. Harper used to deliver the medicine personally
11:38all the way to our house,
11:40and he never left without sharing some of the recipe.
11:46The recipe.
11:48We have a surprise for you.
11:52You don't mean to tell me.
11:55It's from a batch that Papa made in 1925,
11:58and we only share it with very special people.
12:01Well, I declare, how very thoughtful of you.
12:05Now, you must let me do something for you.
12:08I know.
12:09How about three chocolate sodas on the house?
12:13Mr. Walton, have we time?
12:16Chocolate?
12:17Well, it's been a long time since I've had a soda.
12:20I don't see how a chocolate soda could possibly interfere with my driving.
12:25Let's indulge ourselves.
12:27Oh, Mr. Harper, your hospitality is positively overwhelming.
12:31All right, three chocolate sodas coming up in a jiffy.
12:34Now, why don't you just browse around?
12:36I'll call you when they're ready.
12:39Isn't he a lovely gentleman?
12:41He seems to be.
12:43Well, look, sister, perfume.
12:47It smells positively wicked.
12:50Well, what do you expect?
12:51Look at that name, La Mour.
12:54Those French women have no shame.
12:57Yeah, seems to be all kinds here.
13:00My Rapture.
13:03You know, I think I'd like to get some of that for my Esther.
13:06What kind does she prefer, Mr. Walton?
13:08I don't exactly remember.
13:10It's raspberry, I think.
13:12Raspberry?
13:13Well, that is her favorite flavor in a punch drink, raspberry.
13:17Well, here's a nice cologne, Evening Mist.
13:22Yeah, don't exactly smell like raspberry to me.
13:27But it's light and delicate, and it's only 39 cents.
13:3239 cents, I think maybe I could go for that.
13:37Do you suppose that Ollie will wrap it up as a gift for me?
13:40Oh, I'm sure he will.
13:42There you are, ladies.
13:44All set.
13:46Oh, don't they look delicious?
13:50They certainly do.
13:52Oh, Mr. Harper, would you wrap this as a gift for Mr. Walton?
13:56Oh, I'd be happy to.
13:57That's 39.
13:5839.
13:59There you are.
14:00Thank you, Sam.
14:04Isn't this a treat, sister?
14:06A divine treat.
14:08Oh, life just has its little rewards, doesn't it, Mr. Walton?
14:13Indeed it does.
14:21Grandma, we ought to light the candles and feed the children now.
14:27Where could that old man be?
14:29Oh, he's probably out with John somewhere.
14:32Yeah, well, John Boy said that Zeb never reached i-Godsey store.
14:36He could be lying alongside the road somewhere, hurt or...
14:40Come on, Grandma, let's feed the children.
14:44Let's go.
15:07That's a dog that's reckless.
15:11He's got a split lip.
15:13Look at that, John Boy.
15:14Crab?
15:17Looks like a tick going up a leg.
15:19It's upside down.
15:20A tick going up your leg.
15:22Hello, everyone.
15:24Hi, Daddy.
15:25Daddy.
15:26Just like old times.
15:27Daddy, watch John Boy make crab.
15:30Now, Rachel Duck, watch this.
15:32Duck?
15:33John, isn't Zeb with you?
15:37No, Ma, I was out trying to sell a hog all day with Anka Barnes.
15:40Got the money, too.
15:43What's wrong?
15:45Grandpa started for i-Godsey store this morning shortly after you left, only he never got there, and we have no idea where he is.
15:53I think we should drive around and see if Zeb isn't with one of the neighbors.
15:59All right, Ma.
16:00We've had our dinner, but I'll keep your supper warm.
16:02Let's go.
16:21John, stop.
16:22There's something over their side of the road.
16:30Ma, it's nothing.
16:31It's just an old log.
17:01Nobody home?
17:04Can't say I'm sorry.
17:07I thought that old man had been in there all day, drinking that recipe.
17:12He's probably with one of his friends, Ma.
17:14Which one?
17:15He's got friends all over these mountains.
17:17Man, you know his friends better than I do.
17:20What about now?
17:31Wasn't that...
17:32Sure was, Ma.
17:33You go get him.
17:41Now, son, what honor is you doing here?
17:43Looking for you, Pa.
17:45John Wall, how nice to see you.
17:47Don't dismay me, I'm sorry, Miss Emily.
17:49Do come in and have some refreshment, Mr. Walton.
17:51Well, I'm afraid not.
17:52You see, my Ma's waiting in the truck.
17:54Has to?
17:55Oh, my goodness.
17:56Maybe she'll join us.
18:00I wouldn't be smiling if I were you, Pa.
18:08Miss Walton, I'm so happy to see you again.
18:11It's been some time.
18:13That husband of yours just has to be the kindest man in the entire state of Virginia.
18:18He drove us all the way into Charlottesville.
18:22He's a kind one, all right.
18:25Won't you come in for a visit?
18:27I'm sorry.
18:28There's some folks home worried about us.
18:30Maybe some other time, ladies.
18:32Well, if you must go.
18:35Thank you again, Mr. Walton.
18:36It was a most delightful trip.
18:38My pleasure, ladies.
18:40A divine treat.
18:41You better get in now, Pa.
18:50Goodbye.
18:53Goodbye, all.
18:54Goodbye.
18:55Thank you again.
18:56Bye.
19:00I'll bet you can't guess why I went into town today.
19:03It wasn't to buy candles.
19:05It took our last 22 cents.
19:07Oh, candles.
19:08My land.
19:09I completely forgot about it.
19:11You'd rather go gallivanting around with two single ladies instead of caring for your own?
19:16Esther, you don't really mean that.
19:19You smell like a June bride.
19:21All right, then.
19:22I just won't tell you.
19:23We will let it be a surprise.
19:26You're the one that's in for a surprise, old man.
19:28Huh?
19:29You'll be sleeping on the couch tonight.
19:37Billy boy, Billy boy.
19:39Hey, I let the kids know that I'm safe and sound.
19:43Safe?
19:44Maybe.
19:45You too?
19:46Well, you could have at least told us you were driving the Baldwins to town.
19:48What am I?
19:49Some little shirt-tailed kid that has to report to his mama every time he turns around?
19:53You could have seen Grandma worrying all day.
19:56That's the trouble with her.
19:57She worries too much.
20:01Where is she?
20:02I suppose she's sitting in our room, pouting.
20:04I'm going to go see if she's all right.
20:07Why, if I made her a bed of roses, she'd only complain about the thorns.
20:11What's she doing? Sitting in there brooding, most likely, without even a lit candle.
20:15Well, at least we'll have the lights turned on tomorrow, thank heaven.
20:17Huh?
20:18Yeah.
20:19Finally sold that hog Anker Barnes paid me with and going in to settle up tomorrow.
20:23Well, there's no need to do that.
20:25That's what I went into town for today.
20:27You did what?
20:28I fixed the Baldwin's drain pipes.
20:30That gave me enough money to pay the bill.
20:32The man will be out to turn it on in the morning.
20:34For heaven's sake, why didn't you tell Ma that?
20:37Because she's been letting her mind run wild with jealousy here lately.
20:42I decided to let her stew in her own juices.
20:45I still think you ought to tell her.
20:47No, don't you tell her either.
20:49It's going to be between the two of us.
20:51She'll find out in the morning.
20:53Maybe then she'll have a regret or two for the way she's been acting.
21:01Well, baby, what on earth you got there?
21:05Your bedclothes for the night.
21:07You mean to say she was serious about having me sleep on that couch?
21:12You sounded mighty serious to me.
21:14Well, we'll just see about that.
21:21Esther!
21:23Esther!
21:25Now, see here, old woman, there is a limit to my patience.
21:29Your patience?
21:31Did you spend the day wearing yourself sick?
21:33You don't care about me.
21:35All you care about is having yourself a flame.
21:37Esther, you have got a dark and suspicious mind.
21:41And you smell the high heaven of toilet water.
21:43It's perfume.
21:45There's an explanation for that, too.
21:47Oh, you could explain away the depression if you had the chance.
21:50Now, will you leave me alone?
21:52I've taken all I can for one day.
21:54I am not sleeping on any couch.
21:57All right, then.
21:59You take the bed. I'll sleep on the couch.
22:02Esther, I will not put up with this.
22:04There's nothing you can do about it.
22:28Now, Ma, would you at least give him a chance to explain?
22:31There's nothing to explain. He's an old fool, and he's proved it.
22:34Now, Ma, I happen to know there's a reason that he went to Charlottesville.
22:38And if you asked me, he'd tell you.
22:40Oh, you men, the way you stick together.
22:43Now, would you at least ask him?
22:45I've done all I can.
22:47I've done all I can.
22:49I've done all I can.
22:51I've done all I can.
22:53I've done all I can.
22:55Now, would you at least ask him?
22:57I've done all the listening and talking I'm going to.
23:00If he wants to share my bed at night, he can share my throat during the day.
23:11I will be saying goodbye.
23:13Now, where are you going this time of night?
23:15If that woman doesn't want me in her bed, she don't want me in her house.
23:19Ma, why don't you just cool off a little bit if you have to go go in the morning?
23:23Here, Grandpa, sleep on it.
23:25It's high time that this family learned that Jeb Walton can take care of himself.
23:29Well, where are you going?
23:30Oh, I have a friend.
23:32What do you mean, a friend, Pa? What friend? Now, wait a minute.
23:35Just leave me be.
23:54Morning.
23:55Morning, Grandpa.
24:00Where's Grandpa? Did he finish his breakfast already?
24:04No.
24:05Is Grandpa sick?
24:07No, he's not sick. Now, you hurry up and finish your breakfast.
24:13Mama, tonight's the night.
24:14What night?
24:16The night of the big barn dance. You told us you'd let us know.
24:19I'll let you know later, Mommy Ellen.
24:21Mom, I don't see why you can't make up your mind. Dance is free.
24:23It's not like it's going to cost us a fortune to get in.
24:25Child, I've got so many things to think about. I said we'd talk about it later.
24:28But I need to know, Mom. If we're going, I have to iron my dress.
24:31It wouldn't harm you none to do some ironing whether you go or not.
24:34How do you iron with no electricity?
24:36That's right. You put the iron on the stove.
24:38That's what you used to do, isn't it, Grandma?
24:40It wasn't that kind of an iron.
24:41It was this kind of an iron. So if you want to iron, you just go right ahead.
24:44I don't have time here. Elizabeth finishes, honey.
24:47I've got to see Grandpa.
24:48What did you want?
24:50What do you want to see him for?
24:52I've got to get some money from him to finish paying for the candles.
24:55Well, he's not in our room, is he?
24:58Where is he?
24:59Here's the money your daddy gave me.
25:05Grandma's acting kind of funny. I noticed.
25:08All right, you children. Saturday's chores are waiting. Hurry up. Come on.
25:20Hey, Daddy.
25:24What's going on around here?
25:25It seems Grandpa left in a huff last night.
25:29Me and your Grandma were spatting.
25:31He had enough.
25:33Where'd he go?
25:34Stayed with one of his old cronies, I guess.
25:37What happened?
25:39Well, it seems he worked for the Baldwin sisters yesterday and then made a little money, went into Charlottesville and paid the electric bill.
25:46He was trying to tell your Grandma, but she was yelling too much.
25:49That's what they're fighting about?
25:51Something like that.
25:53Well, I reckon I better get on over to Ike's and finish paying for those candles.
25:58Come on, Blue.
26:17Hey, Ike.
26:19Hey, John.
26:21Am I ever glad to see you.
26:23You think I wasn't going to pay you back?
26:25No, it's not this, it's that.
26:39So he came here, eh?
26:41Yep, about time.
26:43So he came here, eh?
26:45Yep, about midnight.
26:47Woke me up and asked me to bed him down.
26:49Well, I didn't mind last night, but I mean this morning, I got customers coming in.
26:54You want me to wake him up, is that it?
26:57Well, I'd be much obliged, John, boy, yeah.
27:00Hmm.
27:13Grandpa.
27:17Grandpa.
27:23Oh, John, boy.
27:26You have a good sleep?
27:30I have had worse.
27:34You hungry?
27:36Well, in case I am, I'll get me a soda pop and a couple crackers from Ike.
27:40That's no breakfast.
27:43Did your grandma send you down here?
27:45No, nobody knew you were here.
27:47Well, it's just as well.
27:49You're not planning to come home, eh?
27:51Not unless only under certain conditions.
27:57Oh.
27:58That electricity turned back on yet?
28:00Well, it wasn't when I left.
28:01Well, it ought to be back on pretty soon now.
28:04I know. Daddy told me how you paid for it.
28:06As soon as Esther learns the truth, she'll have a change of heart.
28:10I hope so.
28:12In that case, I don't see no harm in letting certain parties know where I'm at.
28:16If she wants to come down here and make her peace, there's no reason to stop her.
28:22You mean apologize?
28:24Grandma?
28:30It's up to her. Let her conscience be her guide.
28:40Hi, Ike. Good morning, Ike.
28:43Good morning, Mr. Walton.
28:44Now, I think I have about 16 cents on me and a powerful appetite.
28:49I wonder if you could fix me up.
28:51Mr. Walton, why don't you just look around and see whatever suits your fancy.
28:55John boy, here's your change.
28:57Look, why don't you just apply it to his bill? You never can tell when he's going to need it.
29:01A soda pop, please.
29:02Coming right up.
29:08Mary Ellen, can't you find something to do?
29:11No.
29:12Then go on outside and play with the other children.
29:15I don't feel like playing.
29:16Well, then do some work. Go on out and help your mother.
29:19She doesn't need any help.
29:23Well, if you think that moping around the house all day is going to get you the fat dance tonight, you're sadly mistaken.
29:33Mary Ellen, when I was your age and just thought I might get to go to a dance, I did everything to get into my mama's good graces.
29:40I was bright and helpful. I got everything ready, like the dress.
29:44Well, mama could at least give me an answer.
29:47Your mama's got a lot on her mind, Lord.
30:00Now, how did that thing start working?
30:05Folks, take care.
30:18He turned the power back on.
30:20That's right, ma.
30:22But you haven't paid the bill yet.
30:28Well, Pa paid it yesterday. That's why I went to Charlottesville.
30:33But how could he?
30:35He earned some money working for the Baldwin sisters.
30:41Well, then why didn't he just come out and say so?
30:44I guess you didn't give him any chance to.
30:48How long have you known?
30:50Since last night.
30:51Well, then why didn't you tell me?
30:54I promised him I wouldn't. He said it was just between you two.
31:01There's no fool like an old fool. And I don't mean your papa.
31:08Poor grandma. We should have told her, John.
31:10Maybe you're right. I promised her.
31:12I promised her, John.
31:13Maybe you're right. I promised him I wouldn't. It's between them anyway.
31:18Hey!
31:20Guess who I saw at Ike's?
31:21Grandpa!
31:22Grandpa!
31:23That's right.
31:25You say he's coming home?
31:27Well, he said he would under certain conditions. I think he wants grandma to go down there and see him.
31:31Tell him where he is. It's up to her what she wants to do about it.
31:35Marker, use a hand, son.
31:36Okay, let me turn blue, Al.
31:43John Boy saw grandpa. He's down at Ike Godsey's.
31:50What was he doing?
31:51Oh, feeling hurt and put out, most likely.
31:53Most likely.
31:55Well, he did what he did for our sakes, and then not to be appreciated.
31:59Well, if the old fool had just come right out and told the truth.
32:03You know, man, John Boy was under the impression that he was planning to stay away until...
32:09Until I apologized?
32:16I know it's hard.
32:20Well, I've been meaning to go down to Ike's to price a few things.
32:26I'll see if John Boy can drive you.
32:28Well, now you give me a moment to freshen up, huh?
32:40John Boy, are you going to write all this down in your book?
32:46No, not if you don't want me to.
32:48Well, I'd rather you didn't, but...
32:52Well, if you were going to write it down, then...
32:56How would you put it? I mean, how would you have me apologize?
33:00Apologize?
33:05I'd have you say, I'm sorry.
33:12I mean, well, how would you put our meeting?
33:22Well, I guess Grandpa's face would just light up when you walked in, and...
33:27He'd be very gentle with him, say I'm sorry.
33:32And then he'd probably snatch up his suitcase and say, well, let's get on home where we belong, old woman.
33:40I'd like that.
33:49Oh, hi, Miss Welton. How are you today?
33:51Morning, Ike. Just come in to price a few things, if you don't mind.
33:55Oh, no. Feel free to browse around, whatever you wish.
33:59Are you alone here, Ike?
34:02Yeah, I'm alone.
34:05I thought maybe Grandpa would be here.
34:09No, he left, oh, about 15 minutes ago, I guess.
34:13Well, that's funny. We didn't pass him on the road. Did he say where he was going?
34:17Yeah, he was going over to the Baldwin system.
34:20Yeah, he was going over to the Baldwin system.
34:34We're going home now. Real life isn't like a story, is it, John Button?
34:50Mr. Walton, come in.
34:53Morning, Miss Emily.
34:55Sister, it's Mr. Walton.
34:58How nice of you to drop by, Mr. Walton.
35:01Well, the truth is I forgot that package of perfume I bought in Charlottesville last night.
35:06You know, that sweet-smelling stuff I got for Esther?
35:09Oh, yes, the cologne.
35:11I have looked all over the car for it, but it is not there.
35:14Perhaps I brought it in with me.
35:16Perhaps I brought it in with my things. I'll have a look.
35:18Thank you, Miss Emily.
35:20Won't you sit down, Mr. Walton?
35:22Oh, well, no, I don't believe so. My joints are a little stiff this morning.
35:27Well, I know just the cure for that. Touch of the recipe.
35:31Well...
35:33Papa always used to say there's nothing like a touch of the recipe to loosen a man up.
35:39Well, he certainly had something there.
35:42There you are.
35:43Miss Mamie, you are a gracious woman.
35:48Here it is. I did put it in my bag.
35:52Oh, good.
35:54Will we be seeing you at the dance tonight, Mr. Walton?
35:58Tonight? Well, there's always a possibility that I might be there.
36:02Good morning, ladies.
36:04Good morning.
36:13Good morning.
36:44Hi, John boy.
36:48How ever do you know I was up here?
36:51Ike told me.
36:53Well, I got this here present for your grandma down in Charlottesville, and I forgot it at the Baldwin Sisters last night.
36:58I figured it might be a good idea to have it with me if your grandma comes down to talk to me.
37:02Well, she's been down there.
37:04Huh?
37:06She was down there when Ike told me you were at the Baldwins.
37:08Uh-oh.
37:10I just thought you ought to know that.
37:12Mad, huh?
37:14She's more like an iceberg.
37:19Jealousy, that green-eyed monster.
37:23Grandpa, why don't you just go home and explain to her what's been going on?
37:27Because after 50 years, I don't think a man should be responsible for every move he makes.
37:32Here, you take this present on back to your grandma.
37:35Tell her why I went back to the Baldwins to get it, and then drive me back to Ike's.
37:38You don't really think she's going to go back there, do you?
37:41Well, no, I don't.
37:43I just can't put up with her scornfulness any longer.
37:46Maybe it's better just the way it is.
37:48You don't mean that.
37:50When two people start distrusting one another, maybe it's better for both of them to stay apart.
37:55Grandpa, this thing was just a spat.
37:57You and Grandma could no more do without each other than the sun and the moon.
38:00I've got me cousin over in Flavana County.
38:03I haven't seen him for quite a spell.
38:05Maybe after a while with him, I'll feel better.
38:06If not...
38:08Grandpa, you realize that this whole thing was just a misunderstanding?
38:11War started on misunderstandings, John Boyd.
38:15You know, your grandma and I, we've got a lot in common.
38:19But if she is going to get green-eyed every time I make a move of my own,
38:23that is too hard to put up with.
38:26Now, you take me on down to Ike's.
38:30Do as I say, John Boyd.
38:36Come on.
38:59Come in.
39:07I brought you a sandwich, Grandma. We've had our lunch.
39:10Thanks, Libby, but I'm not hungry.
39:13Grandma, this thing has gotten completely out of hand.
39:17You know, this is the first real gift Zeb has given me in years.
39:22Always before, it was something I needed for the house, or something I needed to wear.
39:28You know, why don't you take it?
39:31Always before, it was something I needed for the house, or something I needed to wear.
39:34You know, one Christmas when we had real bad weather, he gave me a set of long underwear.
39:42But never toilet water.
39:45Grandma, you should be telling these things to Grandpa.
39:49I would if he was here, but I just can't go back down to Ike's.
39:54We could send John Boyd.
39:55Tell him what?
39:57That Esther Walton is sorry that she's jealous?
40:01I'm not sorry. I've always been jealous of Zeb.
40:06I love that old fool.
40:08I know.
40:11I'm too proud to go down there, Libby.
40:14And he's too proud to come here.
40:18Are you blaming me, Libby?
40:22No.
40:23No?
40:25I guess I'd feel the same way about John.
40:39I'm almost finished, Mom. All the ironing.
40:42That's a big help, Mary Ellen.
40:44I've done just about everything, including my party dress.
40:46That's good. You're going to need it for the dance tonight.
40:48I can go?
40:50You and all the other children, too.
40:51I can't wait to see Grandma's old beau.
40:53Who might that be?
40:55Oglethorpe, what's his name?
40:57The guy that Grandpa used to be jealous of.
40:59The one that Grandpa used to be jealous of?
41:08Grandma?
41:10I want you to get up out of that chair, do something with your hair, and iron your best dress.
41:15What are you talking about?
41:17We are going to a dance. All of us. The whole Walton clan.
41:19I can't go to any dance.
41:21You will, and so will Grandpa, if we can get John Boyd to persuade him.
41:24It's simple.
41:26It's time Grandpa learned that jealousy is a two-way street.
41:29What are you all so spiffed up about?
41:32I'm going to the dance.
41:34What dance?
41:36What dance? Everybody's going to the dance. A barn dance.
41:38Grandma, too?
41:40Grandma? Well, she's more excited than anyone else.
41:43She's home frizzing her hair.
41:45I kind of think it's because she wants to see that old friend of hers.
41:48That caller, what's his name?
41:49Fred Hansen.
41:51Yeah, that's him. You going, Ike?
41:53Wouldn't miss it. I didn't know it was getting so late.
41:56You mean to say Esther's getting all dolled up to see that long-legged squirt?
42:02Well, I suppose you don't intend to go, do you?
42:07Who says I'm not?
42:09You just hold on.
42:20Attention, ladies and gentlemen.
42:25Make yourselves, everybody, straight.
42:30Pick your up.
42:33Now, face to the center and back to the back.
42:37Face to the center and form a circle, face to the front.
42:43Back to the back and hold that pose.
42:46Back to the back and hold that pose.
42:52After a hold, pick up the legs.
42:56Ladies, swing in. Gents, swing out.
42:59Come on, Jason.
43:04Face to the center and everybody, swing.
43:11Reach your arms and push.
43:16Take your pose.
43:19Caminito.
43:41Esther.
43:42Fred.
43:43You have grown more beautiful than I remember you, Esther.
43:46It's not true, but thanks for saying it.
43:49Oh, this is my son.
43:51This is my daughter-in-law.
43:53I'm good, Fred.
43:54And their youngest.
43:55Mind if I borrow this pretty little lady for a dance?
43:58It's up to her.
44:00Esther.
44:01It's been a long time, Fred.
44:03And I haven't had a partner as good in all these years.
44:13Yeah.
44:36Yeah, looks like it's your move.
44:38All you gotta do is cut in.
44:40Oh.
44:44You two can play at this game.
44:47Miss Emily, will you do me the honor?
44:59Is that fair, sister?
45:13Yeah.
45:37Now, Esther, you've degenerated me and other bands.
45:40I'd better go back to work now.
45:42Fred, let me give a special request.
46:11Miss Amy, would you please do me the honor for the next?
46:14Why, Mr. Walton, how divine.
46:33Mr. Walton.
46:34Miss Amy.
46:36Aren't they playing My Wild Eyes Rose?
46:39Oh, yes, they are.
46:40Miss Amy, forgive me, I do believe I promised Aunt Walsh to another.
46:48Excuse me.
46:52Excuse me, may I cut in, please?
47:10I didn't recognize the tune, Esther.
47:15I always saved it for you, Seb.
47:18So you did.
47:55We are all dancers.
47:58In each of us, there's a need to move to the beat of music,
48:02to circle, to tempt, to embrace,
48:06and finally, to move together in pairs.
48:12And when all else of 1934 is over,
48:16we're all dancers.
48:19We're all dancers.
48:22And when all else of 1934 is forgotten,
48:25I will still treasure this house, this year, and this night.
48:37Seb.
48:39You suppose Miss Amy was offended when you quit dancing with her?
48:43She's an understanding woman.
48:45I'm glad.
48:47Good night, Esther.
48:49Good night, Seb.
48:51Your feet are cold.
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