Yentl Page #5

try to understand.

Avigdor.

I just came from...

What happened?

The wedding's off.

Why?

He says I have the evil eye,

says melancholy runs in our blood.

What are you saying?

No man can Let his daughter

marry into a family Like that.

Avigdor, what are you talking about?

- They found out.

- What?

- About my brother.

- What about him?

He didn't die of pneumonia

or consumption.

He committed suicide.

Oh, my God.

So no wedding.

No sons.

What's all this for?

- Did you talk to Hadass?

- What for?

She loves you, she'll still marry you.

- Not if her parents say no.

- If she thinks her parents are wrong...

She's a woman! She can't think for herself.

That's nonsense!

You want a philosophical argument?

I've lost the one girl

that I've ever loved, that I'll ever Love!

Youll fall in Love again.

No.

Hadass is a nice girl but don't make her

into more than she is.

I'm not.

She was exactly what I wanted.

Please go.

(Thunder)

I'm sorry.

Is this really happening, Anshel?

Maybe...

someone else will turn up for you.

Maybe not... quite as pretty,

maybe with brown hair.

I wouldnt notice her if she did.

(Thunder)

(Clock ticking)

(Yentl) Why punish him

for something his brother did?

Anshel, please.

Hadass should be proud to be his wife.

- Anshel.

- Love is all that matters.

No, there are other things.

Don't talk old wives' tales, talk the Law.

I'll talk Life!

What matters is a man's children.

It's his children that your Law exists for,

her children!

That's her only dowry.

And my obligation as a father.

I have one daughter. I want the best for her.

Avigdor is the best.

The best scholar, maybe, the best friend.

But not the best choice.

We want someone from a good family,

someone with no secrets to hide.

Someone Like...

Someone else.

Anshel.

A Little more?

In the middle of the night,

he goes to school.

What did you have for dinner?

What did I have for dinner?

Very Little.

And Hadass?

She's still in Love. What do you expect?

How did she Look?

Not as bad as you do.

You didn't miss anything.

It was Like a madhouse.

The whole familys going crazy.

What do you mean?

Well, it's just that... (Clears throat)

I'm sure Reb Alter... I mean, to save face,

they're going to try to marry her off...

After a broken engagement,

they have to. It's usual.

- Did they mention someone?

- No, no.

- But they were looking at me.

- You?

(Laughing) Can you imagine?

Shows you how desperate they are.

(Laughing)

(Laughter continues)

- What's the matter?

- The books.

Avigdor? What's the matter?

That's a sin! What are you doing?

Avigdor, please,

just tell me what's happening.

- The books!

- What?

- What are you doing?

- Where is it?

- What are you Looking for?

- Oh, here it is.

- What's the matter?

- Sit down. Sit.

I...

Anshel, I'm going to make you

the happiest man in the world.

- Yes?

- It is the Law, and it's written.

You Like everything written.

- What's written, Avigdor?

- (Speaks Hebrew)

It's perfect. We are Like brothers.

If one dies, it is the other's obligation

to marry his widow.

Who's died?

I want you to marry Hadass.

- Oh, no.

- Yes.

Never, Avigdor, I couldnt.

- Why not?

- Why not?

- She Loves you.

- Let me explain.

I'm not your brother.

- In my eyes, you are!

- I don't want to marry her!

- I don't Love her!

- That's good!

- What are you talking about?

- Listen! It's meant to be!

Nothing's meant to be.

The thought of her with another man,

a total stranger, drives me crazy.

You marrying her would be

the nearest thing to me marrying her.

They may marry her to someone

she doesn't know!

- She could never Love me.

- She likes you.

I could see her, visit you both.

You're talking Like a madman.

If they take her away,

I'll never see her again.

- Shell take care of you.

- No.

- Wealthy family, beautiful girl...

- No!

- Why do you have to be different?

- Please, that's enough.

Oh! What's the matter with you?

Any other man would...

Anshel, time will go by.

Tempers cool, things change.

Who knows? Perhaps even her father.

Your marriage could be dissolved.

Hadass and I could...

She means that much to you?

Who better will you find?

Who better will she find?

- Do it, for all of us.

- I can't! It's impossible.

Nothing's impossible.

Just think about it.

I've thought.

It's out of the question. The answer is no.

Another question.

Do you feel anything for me?

What?

Do you?

Of course I do.

Then think again.

More noodles? They're your favourite.

How do you know?

You told me Last week at dinner.

- I don't remember.

- I do.

It's a little chilly in here.

I thought it was rather warm myself.

It is warm... for this time of year.

No wonder she suits him

She never disputes him...

Last year, it was also warm.

The conversation's not too exciting

But oh, what a change it must be

To spend an evening

where there's no conversation

- Must be a relief after me...

- I'll get dessert.

And though there's nothing much

to challenge your mind here

Who cares when the food's so delicious?

Not to mention these beautiful dishes

A matched set

From France yet...

You Look pensive.

No, I was just thinking.

About me?

As a matter of fact, I was.

Good thoughts, I hope.

Something smells good. What is it?

It must be the cinnamon

in the baked apple.

You bake apples too?

No wonder he loves her

No wonder to me...

- A cushion?

- Why not?

With ribbons and laces

In all the right places...

- Milk or lemon?

- Yes, please.

I must admit it's all very pleasant

and this is a comfortable room...

- Which?

- Which what?

And if he likes the smell

of lilacs and roses

- Then maybe he likes her perfume...

- Lemon or milk?

And though her silky hair

and milky complexion are nice

- Still they're not that distracting...

- Anshel?

- Milky.

- What?

Milk, milk!

So what accounts

for the way he's been acting?

- Honey?

- Her softness...

- No honey.

- Her sweetness...

Sugar?

How could he resist her?

- An almond cookie?

- And why would he try?

How do you get them all the same size?

No wonder he wants her...

- You notice everything.

- He needs her...

The china. Cookies.

No wonder...

That's really wonderful.

So would I

Where are your parents?

Maybe they'd Like some tea.

They're in the study

having tea with a guest from Zamosc.

Yesterday, two came from Tomashev.

I must be going.

I may have to leave Bechev

if they don't find someone for me here.

They'll find someone.

Who wouldnt want you? I mean...

- Don't you think about marriage?

- No, just my studies.

- I admire that in a man.

- That's very good.

Good night.

Good night.

He's not there, Anshel.

He's gone. He took his things and Left.

Hurry!

Wagons to Lublin province leaving now!

Wagons to Lublin province

Leaving now!

Avigdor, don't leave! I was wrong!

- You?

- She's worth fighting for!

- Talk to Vishkower.

- He won't listen!

- Maybe there's a Law.

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