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the pressure on the brain.

He'll be quite rational

and quite relieved.

And then?

In the afternoon we should

expect certain signals-

rising temperature,

moments of irrationality.

There's no more

I can say as yet...

no more anyone can say.

Nurse, I'm thirsty.

Now, just be patient.

In a little while.

I'm thirsty.

The doctor'll be here in a few minutes.

We'll see what he has to say.

Prudence.

Thirsty.

- Prue.

- Yes, Clive.

How did we get here?

- There was an air raid.

- Yes, I know.

But how long

have I been lying here?

Since last night.

Last night? But, Prue, there was

an officer of the military police.

I promised him I'd come back.

Don't worry. It's all been done.

Everything is all right.

Good.

Give me your hand.

My father, Clive.

Well, young man...

they certainly seem to

have had a grudge against you.

Thank you, Nurse.

That's all right.

Dr. Cathaway, has Prue told you that

I want to marry her?

I, Prudence, take thee, Clive,

to my wedded husband.

I, Prudence, take thee, Clive,

to my wedded husband.

To have and to hold

from this day forward-

To have and to hold

from this day forward-

For better, for worse,

for richer, for poorer-

For better, for worse,

for richer, for poorer-

In sickness and in health,

to love and to cherish-

In sickness and in health,

to love and to cherish-

Till death us do part.

Till death us do part.

With this ring, I thee wed...

and with all my worldly goods

I thee endow.

With all my worldly goods

I thee endow.

In the name of the Father and of the Son

and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

Amen.

Thank you, Padre.

Well, it's the best man's

privilege to kiss the bride.

Didn't have time to think up

a decent present, nipper.

I'll get you something

permanent when I have a chance.

Here.

Be sure he don't set fire

to himself.

Well, so long, nipper.

All the boys send their regards.

And the captain says

get better quick...

because he'll be wanting you.

Oh, here.

Here's something

he wanted me to give you.

He always did say

you were a highbrow.

What is it, Prue?

Shakespeare.

Thanks, Monty.

Tell the captain I appreciate it.

So long.

Drop in again tomorrow.

- Aye. So long, Prue.

- Good-bye, Monty.

Mrs. Briggs must go now.

Mrs. Briggs.

"This above all,

to thine own self be true.

"And it must follow,

as the night, the day...

"thou canst not

then be false to any man.

Farewell, my blessing season

this in thee. "

"This above all,

to thine own self be true. "

- How is he?

- I think he's a little better.

Is that you, Prue?

Yes, darling.

You look much better.

I am better.

I feel clearheaded.

- Better than I have for a long time.

- Good.

They don't leave us alone, do they?

I'm not afraid.

I feel safe when I'm with you.

Remember, the nearer the bombs drop,

the safer we'll be from then on.

Thirsty?

- You must go away now.

- Away?

Yes. You mustn't stay here.

I won't have you here.

Mrs. Briggs, I'm sorry, but it's best

for you to come away.

- We shall be watching.

- I'd rather stay, if you don't mind.

- Prue?

- Yes, darling.

Your cap,

will you take it off?

Of course.

There. Is that better?

Yes. Everything's all right.

They're miles away.

You'll tell me when

they're close, won't you?

Yes, I'll tell you.

Honey top.

Why don't you go

and get some rest?

No, I've stayed this long.

L- I want to stay now.

You can't help him by staying here.

- It'd be just the same

if you went down to the shelter.

You can't let anyone die alone-

even if they don't know.

Why are you giving up so easily?

I've told you there's still a chance,

and I mean it, honestly.

There's nothing we can do now

but wait.

Please let me stay.

- I've brought you some tea.

- Thank you.

Try to eat a little.

There's some food in the nurses's room.

Those who can't be taken downstairs...

we've orders to move them under the bed,

to protect them from falling debris.

No, no, please! Don't

humiliate him like that.

- Prue.

- Yes?

- They've gone?

- Yes, they've gone.

You won't leave me, will you?

No, I won't.

Do you feel better?

Yes, I'm better.

Do you know?

I was thinking, Prue.

It's going to be a different

world when all this is over.

You must rest now.

Someday... we're going to fight

for what I believe in.

But first, we've-we've got to

fight for what you believe in.

You were right.

We've got to win this war.

- We've got to.

- We will.

"This above all-

To thine own self be true. "

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