The Haunting of Morella Page #2

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- What are these?

- Legal documents concerning your inheritance.

A lawyer brought them for

your signature.

Perhaps I can visit the village and

have him explain this to me?

That won't be necessary. Dr Gault read them

to me and they are completly in order.

Father, I am almost 18 years old. Don't you think

it is time I started making decisions for myself?

Lenora, you must realize by now

why we never visit the village.

There is still great resentment

there towards our family.

Because of mother? That

was 17 years ago!

You will do as you are told!

Besides, we have everything

we need here.

Well, maybe you have.

In two days I will be financially independent.

I can travel whereever I want then.

- How dare you speak to me that way?

- Well, maybe it's time I started!

Mr Chapman?

Yes? How can I help you?

I'm Coel Deveraux and employed as

governess in the Locke household.

Pleasure to meet, you, Miss Deveraux.

Please be seated.

I understand you drew up the documents

involving Lenora Locke's inheritance?

Actually, my father did.

Indeed!

Then Lenora has a number of questions. Some

of the legal terms are rather complicated.

You may tell Miss Locke I'm

available at her convenience.

Then Lenora would like you

to call on her this afternoon.

I'm afraid Mr Locke made it quite clear

my visits were not welcome.

Mr Chapman, you must understand Gideon Locke

has not been a rational man...

...since the tragic death of his wife.

He still treats Lenora as if she were a child.

Lenora suggests a meeting away

from the mansion grounds.

I see. Where would such

a meeting take place?

I'll be giving Lenora her lessons near the lake.

At the northeast edge of our property.

You may find us there this afternoon.

Now I must go.

Until this afternoon, Mr Chapman.

Mr Chapman! I'm pleased

that you could join us.

Allow me to introduce

Miss Lenora Locke.

- It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Locke.

- Thank you!

I think we have studied enough Latin for one day.

I know you and Mr Chapman have much to talk about.

Yes.

It's a beautiful day. You two should

take a walk while you discuss your legal matters.

There's a lovely path that

winds along the brook there.

You won't be coming with us?

No thank you. I'll just stay

here if you don't mind.

- Would you care to go for a walk, Miss Locke?

- I'd love to.

So you see, the summation of all that legal

wording is that you become a rather well-to-do

young lady, Miss Locke.

Have you made any immediate plans?

- Yes, I'd love to travel.

I'd like to actually visit the

places I've only read about.

I'd love to see the world myself some day. I've only

gone as far as Cambridge and that was to study.

- Did you get to visit Boston?

- Not very often.

I spent most of my time buried in law books. See,

I've lived a rather sheltered life myself.

At least you live in town!

Tell me, what is it like?

Somehow, it seems smaller than when I was young.

Maybe it's just that I've gotten taller.

Other than that, things are

pretty much the same.

- Are there many people my age?

- Yes, quite a few!

- What about the young ladies? Are they pretty?

- Some are.

None as lovely as you.

We've wandered off the estate. I've

never been this far before!

Don't worry, I know where we are.

This is the old cemetary.

The servants used to tell

ghost stories about this place.

I came here when I was 10 years old. I got

so scared, I ran all the way back home!

Somehow it doesn't frighten me. Just

seems lonely and neglected.

I should get you back

to Miss Deveraux.

I can't tell you what it's like

not having somebody like you to talk to.

- I wish this day could go on forever!

- It never end.

Forgive me! I don't know what came over me.

You needn't aplogize, Lenora.

Come, I'll take you back.

No, I'll find my way. Besides, I'd like

to be here alone for a while.

You'll be alright?

I'll be fine.

- May I call on you again tomorrow?

- By the lake.

By the lake, Miss Locke.

Don't look away, Lenora!

See what your father and

others have done to her?

Let me go, I wanna leave here!

She gave you life. And now you

will share your life with her!

Can't you feel it, Lenora? Her blood in

your veins, her soul in your body!

- Her thoughts in your mind!

- I don't know what your talking

about, let me go!

Look at her, Lenora! Look into

those dark empty eyes.

Welcome back, Morella!

How long has it been?

17 years.

- And this is Lenora's body?

- Yes.

I can feel her. She struggles

within me.

Do not worry. Lenora's

will is weak.

Eventually you shall

be in full control.

You have done very well, my love.

Your reward is long overdue.

Yes, as you promised, we shall perform

the rites of immortality together.

And I shall serve you for eternity!

Morella?

I fear that we have underestimated

her. Lenora is strong!

I shall not be able to hold on

to her much longer.

Will you be able to return?

In minute periods. But I can

not remain within her.

We must find a permanent dwelling

place for my spirit.

Where?

My remains.

You must resurrect them!

Miss Deveraux?

Lie still, Lenora.

You need to rest.

What happened?

I found you by the entrace to the old cemetary.

Apparently you had a fainting spell.

Don't you remember?

No.

I suppose the shock of seeing your

mother's resting place caused you

to lose consciousness.

Now you're tired.

Everything will be better in the morning.

You're not leaving?

You need your sleep.

And I have many more

things to attend to.

Pleasant dreams, Lenora!

I love you so much, Ilsa!

Mother told me never to believe what

a man says with his pants off!

But it's true! I'll prove it!

Come.

Miles, you devil! We have the rest of our

lives for such things! After we're married.

I can't afford to take a wife until

I finish my apprenticeship, you know that.

This is difficult for me too, Miles.

But it's late and I have to return to

my quarters before I'm missed.

You won't have to work as a

servant girl for long.

- Here again tomorrow?

- Yes.

Now I must go.

Good night, my love!

Help!

Hello?

Help!

Help!

Is someone there?

Help me!

Help!

Help.

Help!

Where are you?

In here.

Miss Deveraux, why ...

Morella!

I still live!

Good day, Mr Chapman.

Dr Gault. I hear the Ashtons

had a blessed event.

Yes, twins. Unfortunately my

fee is not doubled in such cases.

- Are you locking up early?

- Yes.

When a young man whose enterprising closes

his business at this hour there can be

only one of two reasons.

- He's either ill or he's in love.

- I've never felt better in my life.

Guy, I have known Lenora

Locke all of her life.

I have known Gideon for most of mine.

They are both fine people.

But there is something

unhealthy in that house.

Do use caution, my boy.

I'm afraid this is one time I won't

follow my physician's advice.

- Good day, Dr Gault.

- Good day to you, you young rogue!

Lenora, is something wrong?

I'm not sure.

Have you ever said or done something and

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