Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Page #5

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I have a great surprise for you,

Miss Wilkins.

I've been connected

with radio a long time...

but never have I met a more talented child

than Rebecca.

Fortunately, she's just what we need for

a big program we're starting.

- Why, Rebecca's personality

and voice are two of the most...

- Just a minute, young man!

Are you trying to tell me

you want to put Rebecca on the radio?

Why, yes, on a very important program.

A nationwide hookup-

- Get out of here!

- B... B... But, Miss Wilkins,

I don't understand. l...

Auntie, please listen to Mr. Kent.

I want to go on the radio so bad.

- You keep out this

- This is a very important

opportunity for Rebecca.

- Surely you can't say no.

- Oh, can't I?

Well, just listen to this, Mr. Kent... No!

I know what you theatrical people are-

a no-good lot:

I took Rebecca out of

that unwholesome atmosphere...

and I'm not going to

put her back into it.

She's going to stay right here

where I can keep an eye on her.

- But, Miss Wilkins, I...

Mr. Kent, I'm asking you to leave.

- If that's the way you feel,

there's nothing more to say.

- Indeed, there isn't.

All right, Miss Wilkins,

but you're making a serious mistake.

I don't want to hear this subject

mentioned again.

And, Rebecca, if you go

near that man again...

I'll take you over my knee

and give you a spanking you'll never forget.

That goes for both of you.

How much you have to pay her, chief?

Pay her?

Why, we didn't even get her.

Tony! Waite minute!

The charming Miss Wilkins

practically tore my head off.

- She was awfully mean to you, Tony.

- It looks hopeless.

Once Aunt Miranda makes up her mind,

she's too stubborn to change it.

I've been trying to change it

for 25 years.

I'm afraid this is good-bye.

I've got to get back to New York

and straighten out this mess.

We're sorry you're going.

I'm none too happy over it myself,

but I'll be back.

Good-bye, Tony.

I wish I could sing you over

the telephone, like I did to Mr. Bartlett.

- Tony, why not?

- What do you mean?

Broadcast from here.

It's possible, isn't it?

Why, yes, it could be done

by remote control.

Sure, chief!. We could run wires down

like we did on the courthouse.

Then the kid could stay

in the program.

Oh, please try it. With all her talent,

Rebecca deserves a chance.

Oh, Tony, please do!

It's insane, but I don't see

why it won't work.

Uh-oh. What about Aunt Miranda?

Well, we won't tell her. And you can

Depend on us to keep her in the dark.

You bet we will.

We're very "inescapable."

I don't know.

Miranda's a mighty peculiar woman.

# Crackly Grain Flakes #

#The breakfast food of the land #

# Crackly Grain Flakes #

#Are what the people demand #

#What did the white man

fight and die for #

# What did he sign for #

#What things today

do babies cry for #

# Crackly Grain Flakes #

# The very cream of the crop #

# Crackly Grain Flakes #

# In every market and shop #

# They're so tasty #

# Just like pastry #

# Why not try them#

# Go and buy them #

# Crackly Grain Flakes

are the top #

- You've just heard the

Crackly Grain Flake...

- Never mind the commercial.

Boys, that was

a swell rehearsal.

Knock off and get your feed.

We go on the air in a couple of hours.

Come and get it!

You'd better relax too.

It won't be long now, Rebecca. Nervous?

Of course not. I never get nervous.

I'm very self-reliant.

I don't mind saying

I'm shaking like a leaf.

Well, well!

If it isn't Farmer Gray.

How are all the crops?

- Nice of you to show up for

the broadcast anyway.

- Darling, don't be that way.

I suppose I should cheer

when you miss a rehearsal.

- Now you know how I feel

when you keep me waiting!

- Uh, Miss Warren, Miss Lee.

Miss Lee is an old friend.

- How do you do, Miss Lee?

- Hello, Miss Warren.

I've always wanted to meet

a farmer's daughter.

Ig led known you were coming,

I'd have worn my sun bonnet.

And this is Rebecca,

the star of our program.

Oh, isn't she cute.

How old are you, little one?

I'm eight. How old are you?

That's a question

you must never ask a lady.

Oh. I guess

you must be pretty old.

Sweet little thing, isn't she?

We'd better be going

Before Aunt Miranda gets suspicious.

That's right. We don't want anything

like that to happen.

Don't worry about a thing.

Homer and I know exactly what to do.

That was a sweet greeting. You practically

broke my arm when I tried to kiss you.

- Couldn't you have at least

waited until they'd gone?

- Oh, so that's it.

A barnyd romance. No wonder you

wanted to broadcast from this outpost.

That blonde hayseed's

got you doing nip-ups.

- Don't start anything, Lola.

That kid means a lot to me.

- Yeah?

Which kid are you talking about?

- Chief, I couldn't find Lola anywhere.

- Keep looking, Orville.

- You'll find her.

- Not if I can help it.

Oh! Lola!

I'm sure glad to see you.

- Thanks, my pet.

- Lola.

- There's something I've

been wanting to tell you.

- Shoot.

Maybe I better

tell you some other time.

Aw, come on, Orville.

Let's have it.

Well, I don't know

whether I should...

because this is

sort of a secret.

I won't tell a soul.

Well, uh, theres a certain party...

that's crazy about you.

- Yes?

- Yes.

And because of

certain circumstances...

this party is afraid to tell you

just how he feels.

Oh, how ridiculous.

Why, when a man loves a girl,

he should take her in his arms,

smother her with kisses...

and tell her he adores her.

All right then. I will.

Lola, I adore you.

Oh!

- Were you talking about yourself?

- Sure, Lola.

- Couldn't you go for a guy like me?

- Yeah, with an ax.

With an-

I was afraid of that.

- I guess the only one you can see is Tony.

- That's right.

We'll be seeing it with orange blossoms

any day now.

- Well, congratulations.

- Aw, Cheer, Orville.

Let's run over the number. Pete, will you

give us "Alone With You," please?

# I've always known

that three's a crowd #

# Only two may dance #

# Only two romance #

# So when I see you in a crowd #

# I'm not satisfied #

Till I reach you side#

# Atone with you #

# I don't know

the meaning of time #

# Alone with you #

# I'm yours

without reason or rhyme #

# I'd be content to be sent #

# To an island in the sea #

# If I had you with me #

# How lucky I would be#

# Alone with you #

# I'll have everything that need#

# I always knew #

# I'd follow wherever you leag #

# So ring the bells

in the steeple #

# Tell all the people #

# That we are one #

# And I've begun #

# To live in the heaven #

# Alone with you #

- # Alone #

- # Alone with you #

# I don't know

the meaning of time #

- # Alone #

- # Alone with you #

# I'm yours

without reason or rhyme #

# I'd be content to be sent #

# To an island in the sea #

# If I had you with me #

# How lucky I would be

Ho-ho #

# Ho-ho, alone #

# Alone with you #

# I'd have everything that I need #

# I always knew #

# I'd follow wherever you lead #

# So ring the bells

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