The Fire That Burns Page #3

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with other boys in my section.

To get me away.

From whom? From me'?

Still, he's very fond of you.

You ought to go.

You know it'd be good for you.

So dearly want

for you to become...

someone really good.

What's your worst subject?

All of them.

I'm a difficult child.

I'm a burden to my parents.

Honestly, I'm impossible.

Just won't obey anyone.

What a shame I'm not your brother.

You do so much for me.

Would you die for me'?

Supposing were drowning.

I'd dive in

But not after eating.

How about you?

If fell down a precipice.

That depends.

How deep a precipice?

If it was 500 feet deep

then obviously wouldn't go down.

But... if it was

a small precipice, yes.

Later, Monsieur Habert.

As it's "a matter of death

and life"...

we could make a blood pact.

Do you know about that?

Linsbourg and Devie did it,

four years ago.

Devie was only ten.

So did Lasseille and Bechaud.

But we keep quiet about it.

Swear that our friendship

shall remain the same.

DO You agree?

And swear I'll never

act in my own interest, only yours.

Well, never want you

to be disappointed in me.

Unhappy, perhaps.

Never disappointed.

What about Souplier?

Where is he?

Let me by. Move aside!

Did if huff?

No, not in the least.

Yes, can see it hurt.

A little. It should.

And if gashed your face, for fun...

what would you say?

I'd forgive you.

I'm going to!

Do it then, so can forgive you.

How right was to love you!

Love you but...

I'm not in love with you.

You do know that?

Know.

Who 's in there?

Andre Sevrais.

I'm checking the snack money.

I'm in charge of that.

It was the gardener.

I'd better go.

Why'? We're allowed to see

each other, aren't we'?

Goodbye. I'm not staying.

Till Sunday then, after detention.

And be good with DE Pradts.

DE Pradts is coming!

Let's wait for him, then.

Don't hide.

It'd give the wrong impression!

Come out of there, you idiot!

Open the door!

- Who's there?

- The Abbot DE Pradts.

What are you doing here'?

I'm checking the snack money.

I'm in charge of it.

Checking the snack money.

But you're a day-boy...

and you should have

left the school by now.

Noticed there was

so had to check

before asked my mother for it.

Locked the door

so wouldn't be disturbed.

Why did you lock the door?

Why did you hide?

You made me lie.

Now everything looks odd.

Why are you afraid?

Don't be afraid!

Don't be!

That's what frightens me, not him.

I'll go tell him everything.

No! We'll never see each other again.

You're crazy!

We'll never see each other again.

It's all over!

You were asked to be

of some guidance to this child...

and this is how you behave...

you little rascal.

You called yourself his friend.

I've been true to my word.

Was it to catch flies

that you locked yourselves in?

A fine result, trusted you.

I'm to be a good influence over him.

But how'? Where'? When?

Only on Sunday mornings,

if he's not kept in.

Stop that, they say you're bright,

your defense is that of an imbecile.

Go home.

This is not over.

Will take all the blame.

Should hope

that you will take the blame.

Just once more.

Well, Serge...

think this will have

at least one good result.

It has cleared the air.

He'll no longer

meddle with your upbringing.

Really must

take you in hand again.

This incident shows

how weak you still are.

You said your mother would refuse

to let you come to the country.

It's up to you to convince her.

I've prevented your expulsion twice.

Can do it a third time...

but you must help me a little,

willingly.

Try to persuade your mother,

will you?

Yes, Sir.

You'll enjoy

a holiday in the country.

My old mother

will like you, I'm sure.

You'll go boating on the river.

You'll be there

with 6 or 7 other boys.

So you'll persuade

your parents, won't you?

You promise?

Yes, Sir.

Those of you in Philosophy...

have marked your papers.

I'm first.

First, Giboy.

You're first, Giboy

but 14 is only fair.

Second, Linsbourg...13.

Third, Verniquet... 10.

It's only average, Verniquet.

Fourth, Saline... 9.

Fifth, Cathulle... 8.

Sixth, Frecourt... 5.

It would be cruel of me to continue.

The rest is not worth mentioning.

Will now hand out the 5th year's

Geography papers.

Less than 5.

It isn't possible.

Yes it is.

Now understand!

I'm dismissed

like a dishonest servant!

But no one dares to tell me!

No one gives me my marks...

as though no longer existed.

You're all cowards!

- You've been expelled.

- And my exams?

They're in 3 months' time.

A new school, new teachers!

I'll fail!

You're a bright pupil.

You won't fail.

Other boys meet there,

they're not punished!

Why me'?

If was in charge here,

there'd be no special friendships.

But you, you shut or open

your eyes as it suits you!

I'm sure you're sincere when you

despise the indiscipline here.

An indiscipline

which you brought about...

then took advantage of.

Those words of yours...

" believe in the power

of true affection.

"God grants us the grace...

"to love someone."

"Love has the power

to carry the world away."

Why those words'?

What did you mean?

Those were not my words...

but those of the Superior.

They were memorable

and have often quoted them.

You were to believe them,

but with understanding.

Don't take too tragically

this episode of your school days.

You'll smile over it

when you're twenty.

Never.

There is one thing...

that may surprise you

after what just said.

You are leaving here...

esteemed by us all.

Esteemed, but expelled?

And Souplier?

Why should we expel him'?

You were the instigator...

the one to blame...

and must add,

you made free use of the key...

which we trusted you with.

For Souplier,

it's just another folly...

in the endless chain of his follies.

And to be frank...

it may be only now, with you gone...

that we can do something for him.

Believed the friendship

you felt for him might help him...

that is why tolerated...

just tolerated...

its existence openly.

Are you taking him to the country?

He told you.

Well, maybe.

He needs a cure, like a drug addict.

That is why

it's best you disappear...

but disappear completely.

What do you mean?

You must never see him again.

Never see him again?

Not even outside the school?

That's unfair!

Outside, have every right!

A word to your families,

you'd have no rights at all.

You still threaten me.

Be a good loser.

A good loser.

Is this a game?

Well...

is it a promise?

Is it a promise?

Promise.

You are brave.

Did give him up too quickly?

Love him enough to give him up.

Loving him less would be easier!

I've huff others before!

Bays, mothers, even fathers/ti

I've seen those tears before!

I'm only trying to do

what's best for that child.

Your sacrifice may well be...

your greatest gift to him.

I'm sure he'll be grateful.

I've brought string for...

A moment, please.

One last thing.

Yesterday you defended yourself,

did not believe you then.

Forgive me, I'm a priest.

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