Wild River Page #4

Goodnight,

I'll see you in the morning.

I've got them all jobs.

They're leaving the island

in the morning.

Carol.

It's beautiful here

when it rains too.

No wonder she doesn't want to leave.

You're shivering.

It's October.

I hate to see the summer go.

Look at the leaves falling.

Chuck.

Don't, don't, don't.

I don't want to kid myself

or you.

I believe maybe

I'm in love with you.

I didn't think I'd ever

fall in love again.

Soon this business will be over

and you'll be leaving.

I've got to protect myself, Chuck.

I feel like living again now,

but I don't want to be

hurt any more.

Not by anybody.

Yes.

Do you want to come in?

I've been working here all day,

and you know what?

I'm going to paint every room

a different colour. Look.

That's all Jim's stuff.

Some boots

and that old shotgun.

I don't know what to do with it.

Look, Chuck. Look at

this sweater Granma knit.

It looks like something she'd do.

Stop walking around

in front of me, would you?

Don't walk in front of me.

I'm sorry.

I'd like a drink.

I'll look.

What's the matter?

Stay still.

Don't.

Don't.

I'm gonna go.

Carol,

did you know about this?

I had hints.

Hints?

Carol, you remember

that yellow cat we had?

Come her season,

we used to let her out at night.

It was dawn when she'd come back.

Now a cat is really quiet,

but I could hear her at dawn,

sneaking back into the house.

I know I done wrong.

I done wrong. I know it.

How long has Jim been dead now?

Three years.

That's a long time.

I remember when I was young.

That's a long time.

But I just can't understand

going over to the enemy.

He's right,

you can't stay here any longer.

Stop looking at me that way.

People say you're crazy.

I've fixed my house.

We can take the children.

We can't stay here any longer.

Well, you better go too.

I want you to go!

Tonight!

Go!

All right, I'll go,

but I'm not going far.

I'm going over to my house

and I'm going to wait for you.

Jim Junior, Barbara Ann!

Why are you sitting there?

Just resting.

Well, rest and then get going.

I've changed my mind.

I ain't going.

Get up.

Get up!

Never did have no brains,

did you, Sam?

Don't you know what's coming?

Yes, ma'am.

You get going, Sam.

I want you to go.

I ain't going.

The ferry pole.

Granma.

We better go get some groceries.

Eight gallons at 18.

1.44 dollars.

Bailey, how's Alice?

Why, Carol, she's just fine.

Do you two know each other?

R.J. Bailey, Chuck Glover.

You're Bailey?

R.J. Bailey.

No, I haven't had the pleasure.

I'm happy to meet you.

That's a nice ready-made family

you've got, Mr. Glouver.

Glover.

- Did I read that right? Carol Garth?

- I saw her, too.

You think Walter knows

somebody's getting in his nest?

- I heard he knew about it.

- What do you expect he'll do?

He's so scared of what Carol thinks

of him he might not do anything.

He might appreciate a little help

in the situation.

As for those jobs,

that gentleman is handing out...

We had a hard day.

Give him his supper

and put him to bed.

What's the matter?

Afraid you're getting in too deep?

I don't want you to marry me.

Do you feel better?

That is it.

I understand how you men

have to watch every step.

You can't be caught saying

anything permanent sounding.

I'm not out to tie you down.

You don't have to say you love me.

Now will you come in?

It's just that I've been taking

a good look at myself...

And you decided that

you're not the marrying type.

No, no, it's not...

You've got so much to do

before you settle down.

Don't, please.

Besides...

let's tell the truth.

We're different people,

aren't we?

You're... I don't know.

Everything different.

Do you ever need anybody?

Shut up.

Come here.

Don't.

Chuck...

The children.

Hold still, hold still.

Anyway now it's wonderful.

You can't get enough of me right now,

can you? Tell me!

I can't get enough of you.

Let's put the kids to bed.

Let's put the kids to bed.

Jim Junior. Wake up, honey.

Hi, Jimmy.

Little rabbit,

little white rabbit...

Wake up.

Chuck, will you carry me in?

Yes.

Jimmy!

You love me, don't you?

Walter,

what are you doing here?

I came to help you clean up.

Aren't you going to introduce me

to Mr. Glover?

I'm Walter Clark.

I brought in some eggs, milk,

bread and coffee for breakfast.

You didn't have anything.

Oh, we...

You see, Mr. Glover,

she doesn't even thank me.

but it's natural to take care

of the girl one is courting.

Get those kids to bed.

They look tired.

They slept in the car.

They look tired.

Will you sleep with me, Chuck?

You going back to town?

Yes.

Would you drive me in?

I'll leave my car here for her.

Do you mind?

No, not at all.

Well, say goodbye

and let's go.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

You rest too, Carol.

You look tired.

Once this Garth business is over,

will you be leaving here?

It ought to be over pretty soon,

oughtn't it?

It has to be.

That's right.

It has to be.

You just drive me to your hotel.

I'll walk from there.

You do have my thought by now?

I have your thought.

You eat your cereal.

Well...

Which did you say

your room was?

I didn't say,

but it's next to the end.

You left your light on.

Goodnight.

And I want to pay you a compliment.

Carol could do worse.

Tonight,

we open the jolly festivities,

by singing the praises

of dear old Redville".

What's the matter?

Don't go up there.

How many are there?

Just one.

He wants to see you...

Go on home.

BELL:

Turn on the light.

There's only one of you.

I didn't figure I needed

anyone else.

What do you want?

Remember my name, R.J. Bailey,

I run that gas station.

Yeah, I remember.

I also work 400 acres of cotton

just outside of town.

I'd have visited you sooner,

but we're harvesting.

Yesterday one of my best hands,

Ben, a real nice boy,

ran off and joined your workers.

Five dollars a day.

When I heard about it,

I went into the house and got a stick

about so long

and about that thick,

and I went to where he was working.

I didn't get out of the car,

I didn't want to shame him,

I said to him,

"Ben, get in the car. "

When we got home, I took him

into the barn and beat him.

He's all right now. I mean,

he's thinking is all right now.

He couldn't work yesterday

or today.

Had to hire another boy

to do his job for two days.

So I figure you owe me

what I had to pay that extra.

Two times two dollars a day,

four dollars.

Yeah, Mr. Glover,

you owe me four dollars.

I don't see it that way.

You need some time

to think it over.

I don't need it.

You think it over.

Do you want one?

You see, Mr. Glover,

if you keep stealing our best field

hands at five dollars,

you're gonna be dealing

with my friends too.

What's keeping you here?

They tell me you're here to get

an old woman off an island.

There's nothing to that.

I'll go and get her off tomorrow.

I'll go down and pack her up.

Wouldn't you like me to?

I want you to mind

your own business.

I figured since you've been

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