The Childhood of a Leader Page #5

Darling, would you please

open the door for me?

Can you fetch my mother?

Yes, of course.

You have something

to say to me?

I would like to read

this story for you.

Been working very hard on it.

I thought you might be ready

to come outside

and apologize to me.

Once when a lion was asleep

a little mouse began running up

and down upon him;

this soon wakened the lion who

placed his huge paw upon him.

"What am I going to do with

you?" asked he to the mouse.

"Pardon O' King," cried the little mouse.

"Forgive me this time, I'll never forget it."

The lion was so tickled at the idea

of the mouse being able to help him

that he lifted his

paw and let him go.

Some time after the lion

was caught in a trap

and the hunters tied him

to a tree to carry him on.

Just then the little mouse

happened to pass by,

and seeing the sad plight in which

the lion was went up to him

and soon gnawed away the ropes

that bound the King

of the Beasts.

And the motto is...

"LITTLE FRIENDS MAY

PROVE GREAT FRIENDS."

That was very good, my love.

Impressive.

Yes, that... that was...

That was great.

Well done.

It's not my doing.

Shall I continue

or are you satisfied?

No, that was very good, dear.

Well, then, I'd like

to continue studying on my own.

I won't be needing Ada anymore.

Very well, then.

Why don't you

step out with me, dear?

I just need a few minutes.

What do you say we get

some clothes on you

and some food in your belly?

Didn't you know that I speak

four languages fluently?

When I was your age

I was still traveling

the world with my family.

I never once expected

to find myself in New York...

but there I was

when I met my husband.

I had no interest

in being married.

In fact, my aspirations were

quite in line

with yours, I think.

But he wouldn't give up.

He asked and he asked...

and he never gave up.

Do you wanna be

a teacher, Ada?

What?

In life?

Is this your aspiration?

To teach?

Yes, ma'am.

You don't wanna get married

have children of your own?

No, ma'am.

Good.

This is for you.

Wouldn't you like

to make some friends?

What do you do up there

all by yourself?

What do you do?

Until I get someone here

looking after you again...

I'm afraid you'll have

to bear my company.

It's fine.

Would you like

to go outside and breathe

some fresh air together?

I need to study.

I had a thought that you

and I could be friends again.

I'm going to my room.

How about tomorrow?

It's meant to rain

through the week.

Really?

What makes you think that?

What makes you think that?

There he is,

the man of the hour.

Charles,

what are you doing here?

I just heard the news.

I came to congratulate you.

What news is that?

The Germans

have been summoned.

A final treaty in the series

is being drafted now.

Well, that is wonderful news.

I suppose

we'll have to have that party.

It means we can go home.

Where's our son?

In his room.

In his room? Where's Mona?

I let her go.

You were right. She was making

the situation worse.

He's just a little boy.

You cannot allow a child

to run this household.

Open this door.

Open this door, I said.

Answer me when I speak to you.

I am sick and I am exhausted

with your games.

I am your father

and you will show

some respect to me.

If you do not answer...

if you do not

open this door...

I will give you... a lashing

like you've never received.

I will count to 3.

1, 1...

2...

Come here!

I've had enough of this!

We... are going...

We are going on a trip!

We are going to Versailles!

Now you... will put

your clothes on

for this trip!

What's your name, dear?

Julie, Madame.

How far along are we?

I'll have a look

in the dining room, Madame.

Thank you.

That's not right.

That's not what I asked for.

Very good, very good.

I'm excited to try this.

The kitchen's on the left,

down the stairs.

Follow me.

Eriksen, it was

a complete delight

to finally meet

your better half.

Pardon me.

You must be very proud

of your husband.

Well, we are.

And of his colleagues,

of course.

Really?

I've... I wasn't sure.

Laura is a reporter as well.

Is that so?

Well, not like Charles.

I cover society events.

Well, I do hope

you enjoy the party.

Hello there, little one.

Hello there.

Now, you've all grown up.

Excuse me.

What is it?

We'll eat in a moment.

What are you doing here?

Come with me.

You're on the other side

with me, darling.

-I prefer it here.

-Up, up, up.

Excuse me.

I would gladly take his seat.

That's very kind of you.

Of course.

Lucky you.

Hello again, everyone.

Thank you very much

for joining us

for this celebration tonight.

And thank you, my dear

for arranging

such a lovely party.

Tonight we celebrate the end

of the Great War.

I'm not much... up for a speech

so I will spare you that.

Instead, I'd like

to call on my wife

to guide us all

in a short prayer.

Darling.

Why don't you lead us

in a prayer, my love?

He's much less terrified

than I of public speaking.

He was wonderful

in a performance

our church put on.

No.

Just a short prayer.

I don't believe

in praying anymore.

Why would you say that?

I don't believe

in praying anymore.

Take him upstairs.

I don't believe

in praying anymore!

You stop it!

I don't believe

in praying anymore!

I don't believe

in praying anymore!

I don't believe

in praying anymore!

I don't believe

in praying anymore!

I don't believe

in praying anymore!

-I don't believe in...

-Get down and come with me.

I don't believe

in praying anymore!

-I'm sorry.

-I don't...

-Prescott, get down!

-No!

Come here!

Come here.

It's alright. It's alright.

It's alright.

Come here.

Come here, come here.

Come with me.

-No!

-Here!

Get back.

Stop!

No! No, let me go!

It's alright, it's alright.

Mr. Secretary.

Thank you, councilor.

Mr. Advisor.

Thank you, gentlemen.

Mr. Deputy.

Thank you, Mr. Advisor.

Well, after all that

I thought we might

run out of ink.

Next order of business?

The security details

surrounding his tour

of the facilities.

Mr. Advisor?

Security has already checked

on safety hazards.

There's only one in and one out.

How many workers present?

448 in total.

That's dwindled.

I concur.

Very well then.

Send in my secretary, please.

Yes, sir.

Next?

As reflected

in executive order

1-3-0-8-4

the coordination of

the individual deployment plans

have been executed.

The further working out

of mobilization preparations

of state and people

and of the mobilization

of the top authorities

is under way.

Good.

For this purpose I advise

the secretary's office

of the defense committee

to compose a committee

of specialists

from all ministries.

Should that be added

to section G?

Most definitely.

Yes, sir?

The councilor has requested

that we please be well assured

of secured access

in and out of the facilities

on the 14th of May.

Yes, sir. I will arrange

a second inspection.

Would everyone like to attend?

I think that would be best.

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