The Little Minister Page #9

But I know well

a chief elder's work

Is just as worthy

in the lord's sight.

Though, of course,

It doesn't require

the education.

Oh, you must be cold.

I'll have jean

bring you some tea.

Now, now.

Thank you.

I was wrong.

You're a good man.

Silence, woman.

What came over

you, thomas?

Why did you

no speak out?

Quiet.

Did you no see

how I struggled

To bring out

the words.

No.

It's no true.

My mouth snappeth

shut like a box.

Thomas whammond

has been unfaithful.

6 and 20 years have

i been an elder

Of the kirk in

god's service.

And don't you think

he stood closer to you

The last 5 minutes

Than in all those

6 and 20 years?

Hold your peace, woman.

I'll make amends.

Now, do not let her get

the start of you this time.

And do not let her put

a cup of tea in your hand

Or you're

gone again.

Just come right out

and say it.

I know what to say.

It's the saying of it.

Mr. Dishart,

I can no neglect

my duty.

Your duty is to

your minister.

Peter tosh,

unlock that door.

I will not.

He has a knife!

Open the door,

peter tosh,

Before I open

your neck!

Rob, don't!

Mr. Whammond!

Thomas!

What is it?

It's the minister.

What?

The minister.

What's happened?

Peter tosh was

locking up the kirk

Though more than half

the congregation

Were about when

the minister came.

What is it?

The minister demanded

that peter open the door.

But peter wouldn't do it.

Rob dow,

With a knife

in his hand,

Shouts, "open that

door, peter tosh,

OrI'll open

your neck. "

Nobody stopped him?

The minister.

He tried to.

Where is he?

Where is he?!

They're bringing him.

They have to

take it slow.

Has anybody gone

for the doctor?

Aye. Thomas, where's his mother.

Here he comes.

Put me down.

Now then...

You're here to accuse me,

So out with it.

There is no need

to spare me.

Tonight I was seen in

the company of this lady...

When I should have

been at my church.

I may have seemed

to sin against you...

But believe me,

What happened

is not for you

Or any other man to judge.

All I can say is

This is the woman

of my choice.

She's not what

you think her.

But she were,

That would make not the

slightest difference to me.

If she's unworthy

of your reverence,

Then so am i.

We belong to each other.

And I am blessed

more than I deserve

In knowing she's mine.

And no mortal man

shall part us.

And now...

Oh!

Oh.

Gavin.

My boy.

Mother...

You mustn't cry.

I won't.

I was frightened

at first.

But i'm not anymore.

He wouldn't let

anything happen to you.

Babbie?

Darling.

It's all because

of me, gavin.

Because of you...

Life has

a new meaning.

If god takes me now

I shall have known love.

And had happiness.

Yes.

It's the doctor.

Let me pass,

please.

Everybody out.

Everybody out!

Clear the room.

Mrs. Dishart,

Fetch me a bowl

of very hot water.

You better go, too.

Oh, doctor-

You'll help me most

by leaving the room.

Please.

And tell jean to

bring that hot water.

Darling,

Don't die.

Please, god...

He's so good.

He really deserves

your help.

The people in thrum

need him so.

And I need him, too.

Oh, please, ma'am,

Please try before

it gets cold again.

I can't eat,

darling.

Can't you?

Never mind, jean.

I hear the doctor stirring.

I hope he has some good

news for us this morning.

Wha... well?

You can go in now.

Just one of you.

I'm so sorry.

For sorry? It's not yet too late.

I could give you

everything.

Come away with me,

babbie.

It's only in pity

for yourself-

I don't pity myself.

Have you no pity

for me then?

Ah, yes.

I know you're

unhappy now.

But it won't last.

You don't love me really.

There's nothing

in the world

You cannot have

for the asking.

Is not that love?

No.

Bye, barbara.

Good-Bye, my lord.

Babbie,

He's asking for you.

Oh.

Oh, it's so weary...

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