Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story Page #6

a simple ceremony on the lawn

or in the orchard

at Green Gables.

Anne, there's so

much more room

here for all

the guests.

But, Diana,

there's nothing wrong

with a quiet home ceremony.

It was just good enough

for you and

Fred... Before you

started putting on airs.

I do not put on

airs, mother.

Yes, you do.

Fred,

you're finally home.

Dinner wouldn't keep.

I let Agnes leave.

Diana,ay I speak with you

for a moment?

We're in the middle of planning.

It can't wait.

We need to speak privately.

What's so blessed important

that you could be so rude?

The money markets

have been a shambles

these past few months

because of the war

and the bank's

having to consolidate.

They decided to close

my branch today.

I'm sure they'll

transfer you somewhere nearby.

I'm not taking another position.

We're well off.

Perhaps you won't even

have to return to work.

Anne, Gil, I want to compare

lists to yours.

I'm not going

back to work, Diana.

I'm enlisting.

Your family

comes before your country.

Fred, what the devil

are you doing here

so early in the morning?

We need

to speak.

Can you give me a lift in

before Anne comes over?

I, uh, worked out a budget

to manage the monthly expenses.

All our investments are secure.

Fred, I don't think Diana's

going to react as you imagine.

Can't you at least tell her...

Gil,

Diana can't face

the reality of being

of service to one's country.

This has been

going on for months.

I understand.

I really do.

Ok.

Give Diana and the kids

a kiss for me.

Tell them I'll be back

in a month,

once we've cleaned

the kaiser's clock, eh.

God speed.

Thanks.

Hey, back of

the line.

We're first to

sign up today.

This is for those of you

who lag behind.

You don't want

your kids asking you,

"so, what did you do

in the war, daddy?"

Are you

a pacifist?

Or are you

just yellow?

You can recruit

a man,

not a jellyfish.

Anne, what's taking

so darn long?

Don't get your

knickers in a knot.

Oh, Anne, you're ravishing.

Who ever would have thought

a store-bought dress

would satisfy Diana?

But you were right.

Oh, Diana's veil

looks perfect

for something

borrowed.

How's the

dress length?

I may have to

take it up a little,

but it's a perfect

fit otherwise.

Gilbert Blythe,

what are you doing?

It's very bad luck

to see your prospective bride

in her wedding dress.

Gil, just wait

on the porch

and I'll change.

Into the kitchen.

I just dropped Fred off.

He spoiled it.

That's all there is to it.

We're going to have to change

the entire design

of the dress to disguise it.

Dear Mrs. Barry, I've weathered

lots of bad luck in my day.

I have to

stop him.

Look, Diana, he'll be on the

ferry to the mainland by now.

What possessed you to help him?

I am not condoning

my involvement.

Diana, Diana, he needed someone

to see him off.

He couldn't confront you

for fear that

you wouldn't understand

his reasons.

He told me to say goodbye

to you and the kids.

For the past year in New York,

this war was just

a headline in the paper... here,

it's our duty.

You're getting married

in a week.

But what's the point

if you're just

going to desert your family?

Anne, are you

going back home already?

Anne?

Anne...

You don't need to do this now.

We need to talk.

Anne, please.

I have to do this.

Help me move this.

Anne, Anne, I got it.

Call for help.

Emily, Green Gables is on fire.

Send the blessed fire wagon.

Anne, Anne, you can't, Anne.

No, no!

I guess Providence was looking

out for the old place.

Hi, Jack.

We're grateful, fellows.

...and roll these out.

Old Jerry says that

he can replace the windows.

Do the repairs right away.

We can finish restoring

when I return.

Marry me now and let me go.

Everything I've

ever loved...

It's taken away.

By the power invested in me,

I declare you

officer and Mrs. Blythe...

Thank you.

It's very sweet of you.

Thank you.

Forgive me for

what I said that day.

You've done us all

very proud, Gil.

Thank you.

Shall we be friends now?

Your attention, please.

Ladies and gentlemen, a toast.

To the happy couple, huh?

Who... Are... About to sacrifice

some of the happiest days

of their lives...

To defend God and the Empire.

Hear, hear.

The happy couple.

Well, somebody's

got to avert

the gloom of

reverend Morgan.

Let's get the bride

and groom dancing.

Diana, we've waited

five years for this.

Don't rush.

Yes, and another toast...

To officer Blythe...

And all the God-fearing men

who are off to destroy the hun.

Don't step on my notes.

They're part of my sermon.

Oh, my.

Sorry, I've

ruined the tent.

What do you mean

the tent was too tall?

Hello,

uh, madam...

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

The postman dropped this

notice off, miss Shirley.

There is a registered

package for you

at the charlottetown

post office.

Oh, yeah.

Do you make lots of money

writing magazine

articles, miss Shirley?

No, not a lot,

but, with tutoring,

it's enough

to get by.

Ginny, you have

five weeks

before the exams

for redmond.

I'm terrified

to the point of dyspepsia.

Promise me

you'll brush up

over

the holidays.

I haven't had

a student of mine

pass with less than

flying colours yet.

Won't you be there,

miss Shirley?

You don't

need me

to hold your

hand, Ginny.

Your Latin and

Greek may be

at the mercy

of Providence,

but you

shall excel

in all the

other arts.

That I have

every faith in.

Hello, you have

something for me.

There you are.

Thank you.

Oh, as I live and breathe.

The world thinks you're

hibernating at the bottom

of a well, Anne dear,

I haven't seen you all winter.

Rachel.

Have you heard

the news?

Davey Keith's signed up.

Has he?

Trust that bright

little devil

to come home driving a tank...

But that's not the worst

or the latest.

The wrights got word.

No.

Fred's gone missing

at Vimy Ridge.

Oh, my God.

They think they found six

other boys on Carmody, too.

Charlie Sloane,

Moody Spurgeon...

Apparently, several

of their tags got sent

to government house

at charlottetown.

As it happens, Fred's

wasn't among them.

He's been listed all the same.

Oh, we'll call on Diana.

To the most faithful,

to our glorious dead.

Charles Sloane...

Wilfred Bell...

Moody Spurgeon.

And to those missing

in action...

Fred Wright

and alistair covey...

May their weary souls

rest in God should Providence

call them, too.

Would you all please turn

with me to hymn number 550?

Abide with me.

Fast falls the eventide.

Anne? Anne.

I can't, I can't sit in there

and listen helplessly.

Come here.

Have you heard

from Gil?

All of his letters

were sent back.

Oh.

I'm afraid.

Something's happened.

I need to know what.

What can you possibly do?

Go to the last field hospital

I have record of.

Search from there.

Through all

of France?

They won't let civilians

to the front.

I won't stay here and wait

for my husband's funeral.

No.

I have to go.

You can do what the rest of us

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