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but he just didn't come back.

l'm so sorry.

The world's full of unhappy people, isn't it?

You shouldn't think that at your age.

You ought to be happy.

But you're not, are you?

No.

This morning, l passed the ballroom

and l stopped to listen.

He plays beautifully.

How long were you there?

Just long enough to know

that you're very upset about something.

l wish you'd trust me. l might be able to help.

You can't help us. Nobody can.

What's the trouble?

We want to get married and we can't.

Why not?

My aunt wouldn't consent, for one thing.

- Have you asked her?

- Oh, yes.

What about his parents? Won't they help?

He's only got a mother, and she's terribly poor.

She couldn't do anything.

Then Michael must make up his mind

to get a job.

But he doesn't know anything except music

and he can't earn anything at that yet.

Besides, his career means everything to him.

He's worked at it ever since he was a child.

l couldn't ask him to give that up just to keep me.

There isn't only you to think of now.

ls there?

- Then you did hear!

- l'm afraid so.

And l'm glad l did.

Perhaps l can help you now

when you need it most.

- No-one can help us. lt's hopeless.

- Listen, my dear.

Leave me alone. Leave me alone!

Stick.

- What about you, kid?

- Stick.

- Pay 21 s.

- That's me.

- 1 8, me.

- Ah, never mind.

You can't win all the time.

Here you are, Charlie boy.

Here you are.

- Off we go again.

- No more for me.

- l must get back.

- Ah, you can't stop now.

You'll get a winning hand any minute.

You didn't ought to leave the table

when you're losing.

Sorry, l... l'm cleaned out.

We'll er... We'll take an lOU.

No. l've lost enough.

What about these?

There's a tenner here, you know.

- l'll pay you.

- When?

Tomorrow.

You wouldn't let us down, would you?

l'll get it. Honest l will.

Well, l shouldn't be too long about it.

Otherwise we might have to show these to Dad.

l said l'll pay you. l will.

Well, that's got to the bottom of that little well.

Who's next on the list?

We'll er...

We'll have a look round tomorrow morning.

l've er...

l've got other things to think about tonight.

(Clicks tongue)

Hello. Haven't you been in yet? l've

a good mind to push you in like you did me.

Pack it up! l'm not in the mood for larking about.

Oh, dear. Did you get out of bed

the wrong side this morning?

l've a good mind to drown myself.

Don't be silly, you can swim.

What's up? You look as if you lost half a crown

and found sixpence.

- l've lost a darn sight more than half a crown!

- Let's look for it, then.

Don't be daft.

l've been gambling. l've lost a fortune.

Gambling? How thrilling!

lt may be thrilling to you, but l've got to find

a packet of dough from somewhere!

Well, l've got three pounds in the post office.

You can have that if you like.

Three pounds? That's no good.

lt'd be just a drop in the ocean.

Oh.

What will you do, then?

l shall just have to end it all.

Or else go and tell Mum.

(Laughs)

Off you go.

Mum, l must talk to you. l... Oh.

Well? What is it?

Mum...can you lend me 1 9?

1 9?

Why, whatever for?

l've lost it.

But how could you? You never had 1 9 to lose!

No, that's just it.

You don't mean to say you've been betting.

No. Playing cards.

Oh, l'll pay you back, Mum, l promise l will.

l'll... l'll sell my bike.

What, and go to work in the Rolls Royce,

l suppose?

l'll give you five bob extra every week.

lt's no use, Harry, l just haven't got it.

You'll have to ask your dad.

- Oh, l'd rather go to prison.

- Oh, don't be silly.

Cor, the sea ain't half nippy!

- Had a swim?

- No, he hasn't.

He's in trouble, Joe.

l'm not surprised.

Breaking some girl's heart, l bet.

He's lost some money gambling.

Well, blow me over,

if there isn't one born every minute.

- What have you been playing?

- Pontoon.

You must have been potty.

- Well, come on, how much?

- 1 9 quid.

1 9 quid?

What was you playing for, gold bricks?

- Do you know how long 1 9 quid takes to earn?

- Of course l do.

Could you...

- Could you lend it to me, Dad?

- Oh, no, my lad.

You got yourself into this mess,

get yourself out of it.

Oh, Joe, don't be hard on him.

What am l gonna do?

Don't ask me.

You should have thought of that last night.

Learn your lesson, same as all the others.

Thank you for nothing!

- You didn't really mean that, Joe.

- Of course l did.

A son of mine can't handle a pack of cards?

lf l'd have gone to my old dad and told him l lost

1 9 quid, he'd have tanned the backside off me.

- Oh, Joe, he's so young.

- Well, it's time he stopped being young.

Give us my shirt.

ANNOUNCER:
Farley Radio calling.

This is Farley Radio calling all campers.

Don't forget the grand parade starts in ten

minutes from the north entrance. Thank you.

l must be off. l wouldn't miss the grand march

for anything.

Well, ta-ta. Thanks a lot.

ANNOUNCER:
May l remind all campers

once more to assemble at the north gate

if they wish to join the grand parade.

Everyone is welcome. The more the merrier.

So come along and join the party

starting in ten minutes.

And now for the general programme

of today's events.

At 1 0.:
30am,

there's a boxing session in Farley Stadium.

Valuable prizes for the winners of each match.

At 1 1.:
45, a special film show will be given

in the theatre, including the Farley newsreel.

Come along. You may be lucky enough

to see yourself on the screen.

At 3.:
00pm, there's a grand party for children,

with a comedy conjuring show thrown in.

All kiddies are welcome.

And now l'm going to give you all

a personal invitation for tomorrow evening.

lt's the farewell dance of the week.

The ball starts rolling at eight o'clock,

and l hope everyone will be there

to keep it rolling.

We want this to be a really memorable night.

And for that reason,

we'd particularly like all those of you

who have no friends or family here with you

to make an effort to come along.

You won't regret it.

Paul Jones has a knack of bringing lonely

people together better than anyone else l know.

And with very happy results.

So don't forget, l shall expect you all.

Tomorrow's dance is the last of the holiday

and the one you will remember

till you come again next year.

And you will come again, won't you?

Who's there?

Who is that?

Oh, l'm sorry.

l ought not to have come.

No, don't go. Did you want me for something?

As a matter of fact, it was your voice.

lt reminded me of someone l used to know

a long time ago.

l'm afraid you must think

that sounds very foolish.

Oh, no, it often happens.

Strange how easily a tone of voice

can bring back the past.

You know...yours sounds vaguely familiar to me.

- Does it?

- Yes, l...

- Perhaps it's...

- No, no, don't tell me.

Go on talking, let me see if l can place it.

Do sit down, won't you?

Since l lost my sight,

voices mean a great deal to me.

Yes, l suppose they would.

You'd be surprised how much

people reveal through them.

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