Napoleon and Samantha Page #3

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- In New York.

- When's he coming?

I don't know just yet.

He's supposed to write.

Whas it say?

"Unclaimed mail."

Do you know what that is?

I think it means that

nobody was there to get the letter.

Napoleon...

was that your only uncle?

Haven't you got any more relatives?

- No.

- You'll have to live at the orphanage.

Thas where they put people

that don't have any relatives.

- I won't go.

- They'll make you.

No, they won't.

I won't tell anybody my grandpa's dead.

You can't keep that a secret.

Yes, I can. You better not tell anybody.

But they'll see the funeral.

There's not going to be any funeral.

I'm going to bury my grandpa

up there on our hill.

Where we used to sit

and watch the sunset.

Thas what he always wanted.

He told me that.

Well, who's going to do it?

I'll have to do it myself.

He's too big for you to bury.

Then I'll have to hire somebody.

Do you know anybody I can use?

You'll have to go see

the employment office.

You better hurry.

They probably close at five o'clock.

How you doing, general?

I'm a captain.

If you're a captain,

where's your hat?

I haven't got it yet.

I just became a captain.

Oh.

Next, please.

- Hi.

- Occupation?

I have a degree

in political science, but...

We have this job in a lumber camp.

If you qualify, is steady employment.

I don't want it too steady.

I'm still going to school...

Sorry, thas all we have.

Don't you have just a little odd job?

I have to buy a book.

"Thompson's Theory

of Modern Organization."

We only deal with people who are

interested in regular employment.

Closed for now.

Right.

Well, thank you very much, ma'am.

Appreciate it.

- Hello again.

- I was wondering if we could talk.

Sure. What do you want to talk about?

Ecology? The political scene?

The stock market?

Hello, Napoleon.

[Napoleon] Hi, Gertrude.

Napoleon, huh?

Yeah. Whas your name?

Daniel Arlington Williams the Third.

But you just call me Danny, all right?

What are we gonna talk about?

Well, I wondered if you wanted

to work for me.

It depends.

Think you can afford my services?

I don't know.

How much does that

"Thomas' Organization..."

Whatever it is cost?

Is a book. Costs about, oh,

four dollars and fifty cents.

- I have that much.

- Did you come by that honestly?

Yeah, is mine.

Will you work for me?

OK. What do you want me to do?

Is a secret.

You gotta promise not to tell anybody.

I promise.

I cross my heart. I promise.

Well...

I want you to help me

bury my grandpa.

Now, I'd like you to tell me again

exactly what your grandfather said

about your uncle, and...

[lion roars]

Whas that?

Oh, thas Major.

My lion.

Is time for his milk.

Your lion.

Then my grandpa said he didn't want

anything like a fancy funeral.

He wanted to be buried up there

on our hill.

Where we used to go

and watch the sunset.

I guess a man can have his own

private burying grounds if he wants to.

Thing is, we can't keep it a secret.

Just until my uncle gets here.

Or else they'll take Major

away from me.

Yeah, I guess they would.

Well, we'll need some wood and tools.

- Danny?

- Yeah?

Be nice if we could be ready by sunset.

OK.

For everything there's a season.

And a time for every purpose.

A time to be born and a time to die.

And as the setting sun

comes to rest on this beautiful day,

so rests our friend peacefully

in the arms of Mother Earth.

Now like the sun that has set

so it can rise again,

so rests our friend

that he can rise in a new life.

We shouldn't feel sorrow

for the setting sun.

Nor should we cry for our lost friend.

I think thas all.

Napoleon, you have anything

you want to say?

Thanks, Danny.

Grandpa...

I love you.

- You know something?

- Hmm?

I'm having second thoughts this morning

about the whole thing.

Whas the matter?

I can't go.

I mean, I can'tjust take off

and leave you here alone.

I told you, I'll be all right

until my uncle gets here.

Thas another thing.

This whole uncle business sounds iffy.

What happens if he doesn't get here?

You're sure there's no place

you can reach him now?

Uh, uh.

He's on his way here.

Must be Sam for school.

Come on in, Sam.

- Hi, Napoleon. Hi, Danny.

- Hi, Sam.

- How you feeling this morning?

- Fine, thanks.

Good. Why don't you sit down

and join us.

Napoleon, your uncle should be here

by the end of the week, right?

OK, I'll stay here till then.

Oh, but I'll be all right on my own.

Why don't you come

and stay at my house?

Wait a minute.

Can he do that?

Sure. There's just me and Gertrude.

My folks are away.

Thas the answer.

Now I can go back to the cabin

without worrying.

I bet is neat up there

in the mountains.

Beautiful.

Do you think Maj and me can

come up and stay with you?

Of course you can. You too, Sammy.

We'll have a picnic. Bring Maj.

I got lots of milk for Maj.

Whas this for?

Show us where you live.

I live right...

right there.

Thas 14 miles across the mountains.

Two valleys, three ridges,

the roughest country you ever seen.

Thas definitely not the way.

Bet I could make it.

Forget it.

What you have to do is take

the highway to Pinewood Junction.

A guy named Gypsey's

got a service station there.

He lends me his shack.

I take care of his sheep and goats.

Ask Gypsey and he'll take you

up the back road in his jeep.

- All right?

- OK.

Les not wait for social calls,

know what I mean?

If anything goes wrong, find Gypsey

and he'll get in touch with me.

OK, but nothing's going to go wrong.

Will you be coming back here soon?

I should be back

in a couple of weeks.

When your uncle arrives,

you tell him everything, OK?

All right.

Goodbye, Danny.

- See you soon. Bye.

- See ya.

- Will you, Napoleon?

- Will I what?

Come and stay with us.

No, I gotta stay here

and take care of Maj, like right now.

[Gutteridge] I swear.

That grandfather of yours.

He's coming into his second childhood.

First milk baths,

then stuffing himself with candy.

No wonder he's feeling poorly.

Tell him I'm coming to see him tonight.

You can't do that.

Why can't I do that?

I've been coming to see your grandpa

regular since before you were born.

Well...

Because he's going to be out tonight.

Then, I'll see him tomorrow.

Maybe Mr. Gutteridge

won't come tomorrow.

'Course he will.

He and my grandpa were best friends.

What if Danny won't let you

stay with him?

He will...

when I tell him that

I don't have an uncle and all.

I still think you ought to find Gypsey

like Danny said.

Sure, and take Maj on the bus with me?

No, sir.

I'm gonna hike right over

those mountains, just like Danny does.

Sure wish I could go with you.

See if you can do it. I can't.

I'll be right back.

If you're going to take

Doodle-Doo with you,

you can't put him in the knapsack.

'Course not, you nut.

He's for you.

Oh, Napoleon, you shouldn't have.

I love him.

Would you like me to come

and feed your other chickens?

No.

I'm gonna turn them loose.

I better get home.

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