Flowers in the Attic Page #4

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I'm gonna inherit everything.

I knew you could do it, mom.

He's throwing me a party tonight,

With champagne and a live orchestra

And anyone who's anyone--

-...In virginia.

-Can we come?

Please?

We'll hide somewhere

and we'll be quiet,

And no one will hear us

or see us, I swear.

I think it's too risky.

I mean, after putting

in all this time...

We haven't seen

other people in so long.

It's the only thing

I really want.

Don't you care if I'm happy?

Cathy, quit it.

You think she's happy

Knowing her kids

are locked up in an attic?

It's okay, Christopher.

You can come.

You can both come.

After the twins are asleep.

I feel like, for the first time

since your father died,

Things are finally

looking up for us.

This is where I used to hide and

watch my parents' parties.

Just remember your promise, okay?

Be quiet as mice.

And after dinner,

Go straight back

to our room.

Yes.

The house hasn't been

so lively in years.

And all this because of you.

That's what worries me.

I hope I don't disappoint anyone.

Oh, no, miss foxworth,

you're as lovely as ever.

Thank you, sarah.

That dress...

Most women would be

too modest to wear it.

I know you don't

approve of this party,

But try to have fun,

For father's sake.

Your father's well-being

is my only concern.

It's the one thing we share.

Merry christmas.

Corrine, this is all too gorgeous.

I wanted something simpler,

But my father insisted.

Well, I always told him,

"spare the rod,

And spoil the child."

Mother, please.

Well, she certainly

doesn't look spoiled.

God, I can't even imagine

Being invited to a party like this.

You won't have to.

Someday, it's gonna be our party.

John, I told sarah specifically

To serve the aged bourbon.

I always keep

A few extra bottles

handy up here.

I know how

Mr. Foxworth enjoys it.

Oh, never mind.

It'll just make him

fall asleep before dinner.

And john...

Get rid of sarah.

Tonight?

But, ma'am, it's dead cold out,

And there are no more trains.

Well, then

that will show the servants

What happens

when they don't do as I say.

Father!

Merry christmas.

It's so beautiful.

I don't deserve that.

It belonged to my mother.

Passed on

from her own mother.

And this...

Is just the beginning.

It's so beautiful.

Ah.

Maybe someday you'll have

a daughter of your own

That you can

pass it on to.

Come on, over here.

You're missing

all the fun, mr. Winslow.

Come on, corrine.

Just five minutes alone.

You know I hate big parties.

I can't, bart.

Everyone's waiting for me.

You must have a secret.

What?

You're beautiful, smart...

Pretty soon, you'll be one of

The richest women in Virginia.

That's the least of your charm.

How are you so perfect?

Well, I'm far from perfect.

Just ask my mother.

Ah, what does

your mother know?

I have to go back and be

the dutiful daughter, remember?

I can't wait to start

our lives together...

Just the two of us.

Did you hear that?

He said "just the two of us"?

Well, she's about to inherit millions.

A lot of guys are gonna be after her.

We should go back

up to the room.

You coming?

No. No, not yet.

I'm gonna explore the house.

We can't do that, not tonight.

I just want to see

this famous "swan bed"

Everybody's talking about.

Nobody's talking

about my bed.

Where's Christopher?

Where is Christopher?

I don't know.

He went to look around.

Do you know what would happen

If anyone found out about you?

Just when everything

is coming together for me?

Mom, we were quiet.

No one heard us, I swear.

Just for that, you will never

come out of this room.

Not for any reason!

How can you say that?

You can't keep us

locked in here forever.

If you ever do that again,

I will whip you!

And cathy, too!

Morning.

What's the matter?

Should I tell santa

to take back all your presents?

Go play.

I'm sorry about last night.

I didn't mean it,

about the whippings.

Any of it.

I just-- I was scared

that you would get caught

And we would lose everything.

I would never do anything

to hurt you.

You have to believe me.

What about bart winslow?

We saw you together.

Are you with him?

Well, I-I told you,

he's my father's attorney,

And he's helping us.

You should be glad

that we've become so close.

This is all a mistake.

What?

Coming here.

Look what it's done to you.

To me.

Let's leave, right now.

Start over somewhere else,

without my father's money.

No amount of money is worth

Having my own children

not love me.

Just know that, if we leave,

We can never come back.

Of course, I love you, mom.

...A rugged design.

A sturdy,

lightweight steel frame...

...On all four wheels.

And hydraulic brakes.

It has

a fully automatic transmission,

And it's equipped with

aluminum-frame...

Hey.

What are you doing up here?

Sorry. I just...

I just realized

we've been here an entire year.

What is that?

It's nothing.

Why do you want to

look at that?

At those women?

Just drop it.

When men and women

love each other,

They have feelings

In their hearts

as well as their bodies.

See, at your age,

it's natural

That your body

would start changing.

I don't want my body to change.

Well, you don't have any choice.

It's nature's way of

making you into a woman.

You don't want to be a child

your whole life, do you?

What about Christopher?

Well, he'll have to start shaving,

And there's other things

that he'll have to learn.

Like what?

Kissing?

You know, I'll explain it all

to you one day.

But in the meantime,

I brought you all

some new clothes.

And I brought this

specially for you.

You know, you're lucky.

At your age, I had no one

to come to with these questions.

What're you doing?

You look so, uh...

Ah.

I knew I'd catch you

sooner or later.

We weren't doing anything.

You think you look so pretty

In your new young curves

And your long, golden hair.

How many times

have you allowed your brother

To use you?

Use?

What do you mean?

I walked in on cathy by accident.

We haven't done anything wrong.

Your sister is almost naked.

And she allowed you

to look upon her body!

Sit down, girl.

What're you doing?

I am going to cut off

your precious hair

Down to the scalp.

Maybe then you won't

feel so much pride

When you look

in the mirror.

You're not gonna cut

one strand of cathy's hair.

Oh?

Alright, then.

Have it your way.

Her hair...

Or the four of you

don't eat for a week.

But the twins...

They didn't do anything.

I think it'll be your brother

Who will cut off

your precious hair.

Or none of you will eat at all.

I'm still hungry.

Me too.

I want a sandwich now.

We just need to ration

what we have.

Until mom comes back.

You guys can have my crackers.

How could she do this to us?

I don't know.

No!

We're innocent.

She can't control us.

We can't let her.

The twins don't look good.

I can check the mouse

traps in the attic.

I think it's tar.

It's not coming out.

I tried everything

From the chemistry kit

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