Hard Times
By Charles Dickens
Subtitled by Ali Hussein - Fatima Saad
Facts! What I want is facts.
Nothing but facts
Facts alone are what are wanted in life
Plant nothing but facts And root out everything else
This is the principle On which your own master Mr.M’choakumchild here agrees
And on which I brought up my own children
And it’s the principle on which you will be brought up
Girl number 18 …..
- Who are you? - Sissy Jupe, Sir
- Sissy? Sissy isn’t a name - My father calls me Sissy
Well, he mustn’t What does your father do?
He belongs to the circus He looks after horses, And other things
He’s a veterinary surgeon A farrier, a horse breaker !
Give me a definition of a horse
Girl number 18, unable to define a horse
- Bitzer! Define a horse - Quadruped, graminivorous
40 teeth, namely 24 grinders 4 eye- teeth, and 12 incisive
Sheds coat in the spring In marshy countries, sheds hoofs too
Hoofs hard, But requiring to be shod with iron Age known by marks in mouth
Girl number 18 Now you know what a horse is, Very well
We are training you all to be people of fact Who only live by facts
Mathematical and scientific Which are susceptible of proof and demonstration
This is a great discovery, children A new principle of life
I intend you children to be models
Just as my children become models Of this exciting new world
Louisa? Tom?
- Is it you? - Yes, father
In the name of idleness and folly What are you doing here?
- Wanted to see what it was like - What it was like?
- To rehearse - Tom, though I have the fact before me
I can’t believe you would have brought your sister to a scene like this
- I brought him father - I’m sorry to hear it
It makes Tom no better and you worse
With the whole of science open to you How could you bring yourself to this?
- I was tired - Tired of what? !
- I don’t know - What would your friends say Louisa?
I haven’t any father
What will Mr. Bounderby say?
You know. He’s visiting us today
I hadn’t shoes to me feet
I passed me day in a ditch And the night in a pigsty
That’s how I spent my tenth birthday MRS. Gradgrind
Not that a ditch was new to me I was born in a ditch
- A dry ditch, I hope, Mr. Bounderby - No. a wet one, ma’am. Ha!
- A foot of water in it - That’s enough to give a baby a cold
Cold? Oh ! I was born With inflammation of the lungs
I was the most miserable little wretch You’ve ever seen
How I got through it, I don’t know
But I’m a determined character So here I am, Mrs. Gradgrind
Yes, here you are, Mr. Bounderby
- I’m sure your mother meant well - My mother, ma’am? Heh. Bolted !
She left me to me grandmother Who was the worst hag that ever lived
She could drink 14 glasses of gin Before breakfast
- She kept me in an egg box - What did you do?
Became a vagabond
Instead of one old woman knocking me about Everybody knocked me about. Ha ha
I learned to read Under the direction of a drunken cripple Who was a convicted thief
And an incorrigible liar
But I pulled through And became Josiah Bounderby Of Cocketown – banker
Merchant, manufacturer heh heh
Well, here’s Mr. Bounderby Tell him
Now wait a bit heh What’s the matter, Louisa?
Father caught us looking at the circus
- Mrs. Gradgrind, they’ll be reading poetry next - I wish I’d never had a family, Mr. Gradgrind
Then what would you have done?
Oh, why couldn’t your children Look at the shells and minerals and things?
Why do you want to know about circuses? Haven’t you got enough facts already?
I couldn’t keep half the facts You’ve got in your heads
Oh, go and learn something … ological
Bounderby …. I’m puzzled
My whole emphasis has been on scientific facts, reason
But it seems unreason’s crept in, Gradgrind
Why else would they want to go and look And a bundle of circus vagabonds?
I can’t explain it
Perhaps they found a book of fiction
A novel ! No, I’ve taken precautions
Of course, these circus folk are everywhere There was one in the school today
- A circus person? - Cecilia Jupe
- Mrs. Gradgrind, did you admit her? - Is that wrong too? She came to the house
She wanted to go to the school, while she was here
- You wanted girls to go to the school - Yes
Turn her out, sir She could be a bad influence
- You may be right Josiah - Do it at once, no second thoughts
When I ran away from my egg box I did it at once
No We’ll see the girl’s father And then decide.
Ah, there you are Louisa Young Tom
So, this is where you’ve been hiding yourselves
Calm yourselves Never fear
Now, I’ve managed to square it With your father And he isn’t angry any more
Well, Louisa
- I think that’s worth a little kiss, isn’t it? - You can take one, Mr. Bounderby
Always my pet, aren’t you Louisa?
Good bye, my dear
That’s very good
What are you doing, Loo? You’ll rub a hole in your face
You can cut it out with your penknife If you like Tom, I wouldn’t cry
governor!!
2gentlemen about Jupe
Squires ! ha ha ha. Do you, uh, heh heh Do you know Mr. Jupe well?
- Never set eyes on the man, in my life - And you never will squire
- He’s gone, cut out - Do you mean he’s deserted his daughter
Well, he was goosed last night, booed Bood the night before
Why?
Well, he’s all used up He couldn’t make people laugh no more
Eh, it’s a hard thing, squires ‘cause he loved Sissy so, and it cut him deep
- Knowing that he knew that he’d failed - Ho ho ! this is good Gradgrind
A man so found of his daughter, he runs away from her
- Of course, my mother run away from me - I’m not surprised
But I call a spade, a spade! And I call this man Jupe, a rouge and a vagabond
It’s all the same to us,if he is or he isn’t
But, squire
Don’t mouth that again, in this place
Hey, go run along
- Why did you come to see him? - To tell him that Cecilia Jupe was not a suitable pupil
For the school
- However, if her father really has left her…. - What are you thinking about, Gradgrind?
- Where is she now? - Jupe sent her on an errand
So he could go, quiet- like
I might have something to propose to her
Where is father?! Father! Where’s father?!
Where’s father? Have you seen him?
His clothes aren’t there! Everything is gone!
Mr. Selary, I can’t find my father!
He’s gone, hasn’t he?
What’ll happen to him without me?
He has gone! He has gone! He has gone!
No, this is all a waste of time, no Let the girl understand the facts
Girl, your father has deserted you
And you must never expect to see him again As long as you live
Squire, we’re very good natured folk
But we’re quick like, in our actions
If you don’t drop it, I won’t answer for us
Let us just say, Mr. Jupe has gone away And he’s not expected to return
I’m willing to take care of you, Jupe And to educate you
No! wait a bit, Gradgrind
You’ll be an example to Louisa Of what happens when unbridled imagination Is let loose
Anyway it’s a sad sort of business
I’m willing to educate you And provide for you, Jupe
But you’ll have to decide now
If you come with me, You mustn’t communicate With any of your friends ever again
I’ll put up my word, Squire
Sissy you could be apprenticed with us If you like
You know the nature of the work We’ll be your family
And I’ll be your father
Well, I don’t pretend to be an angel, but….
Well, good temper, bad temper
I’ve never done an horse an injury yet
Someone help me
Jupe, I understand your father Wanted you to have a sound education
When he comes back How will my father find me if I go away?
Mr. Selary will tell him
You’ll have no difficulty Finding Tom Gradgrind of Coketown
Let me go Let me go before my heart breaks
You are not eating this morning, Mr. Bounderby
I was thinking about Tom Gradgrind And that acrobat girl
No good will come of it. The little puss will get nothing Out of such companionship
- You’re speaking of miss Gradgrind? - Yes Mrs. Sparsit
- I was speaking of Louisa - Well you said “ little puss”
- And there were 2 little girls involved - Louisa, Louisa, Louisa
You’re quite another father to Louisa, sir
If you had said I was a father to young Tom You’d be nearer the mark
- I’m going to take him into my office, ma’am - When he’s finished his education
I never had none.
You, on the other hand Went to the Italian opera In Satin
Come, confess it ma’am You were born in the lap of Luxury
I don’t’ deny it, sir
You were in crack society, hmm? Hmm
- Devilish high society - It’s true sir
And now you’re housekeeper To Josiah Bounderby
At 100 $ a year
Jupe, when you’re not at school I implore you to look after Mrs. Gradgrind
- Who’s something of an invalid - Oh, poor lady
From this moment, your history begins You know, you’re completely ignorant at present
- Yes, sir, very - Good, it gives me the chance to educate you myself
I’ve heard you’ve been in the habit of reading To your father
- And Merrylegs - Never mind Merrylegs, Jupe
Dogs don’t understand books
Now, what sort of book Did you like to read to your father?
About fairies and dwarves and hunchbacks And genies ….. and goblins...
That’s enough, child. I can see I shall have to take you in hand And the sooner the better
Now, Jupe What’s the first principle of political economy?
To do unto others As I would that they should do unto me
No, child, that’s isn’t the right answer Let’s try again
- Hmm, you’ve heard of national prosperity? - Natural prosperity...
National prosperity, Jupe… national
Now, let’s say this room is the nation And it’d filled with 50 millions of money
Now would you say This is a prosperous nation?
- I don’t know - 50 million Jupe Why, don’t you know?
Well, I don’t know If it’s a prosperous nation or not
Unless I knew who had the money And whether any of it was mine
No. Let’s try again
Say this room is a huge town And it has a million inhabitants
And only 25 of them Have starved in the streets in a year
What would you say about that proportion?
I’d say it was hard on those who had starved Whether the others were a million
Or a million million
no child, that’s not what I asked I asked about the proportion
- Oh, you want stutterings - Stutterings?
Statistics, I always called them stutterings
- Because they reminded me of stuttering somehow - Yes
Statistics! Let’s examine Statistics
In a given time, say 100,000 persons went to sea
And only 500 of them drowned in a year
What’s the percentage?
- Nothing - Nothing?
Nothing to the relatives and friends Of the people who were killed
- Mr. Gradgrind ! - Oh! Mrs. Gradgrind
Jupe …
Jupe, I’m disappointed
Oh, Miss Louisa, I’ll never learn I try, but I’ll never
- I’d like to be you, Miss Louisa - Why? Why should anyone want to be me?
Oh, but I’m so stupid
It’s a hard thing being a politician, Josiah
I sometimes wonder if it’s worth it
Now, wait a minute, you mustn’t waken, tom
The conservative party needs you
It’s grown soft I see it all about
My mill hands expect to be set up With a couch
and six and dine on turtle soup And venison, with a gold spoon
I think turtle soup and venison Is London fare Josiah
How will I get on When you go back there, Mr. Gradgrind?
The same as always Madame And now you’ll have Jupe
You’ve got healing hands girl
Mrs. Gradgrind, do you know if Mr. Gradgrind Has had word from Mr. Selary or my father?
He’d have told you if he had He’s not a man who withholds facts
No, Mrs. Gradgrind
Oh, that’s a comfort
Louisa should do this, but she wont I don’t’ know what to do with the girl
I wish I’d never had a family Then they would have appreciate me
- Can’t sleep, I want to talk Loo - What about, Tom?
I’m sick of my life, Loo
- I hate everybody except you - You don’t hate Sissy, Tom
- She hates me - She doesn’t
She must hate the whole bunch of us She’s already getting as heavy as I am
- As we are - I’m a donkey, I know
- I’d just like to kick like one - Not me, Tom
No, not you, Loo I wouldn’t hurt you
- I don’t know what I’d do without you - I can’t make you laugh, Tom
- I can’t make you - It’s a great pity for both of us
You’re a girl Loo And girls come out of it better than boys
You’re a dear brother Tom
I wish I could collect all the facts in the world And blow them up all together
When I go to work for old Bounderby I’ll enjoy myself
- Mr. Bounderby thinks like father thinks - I’d like to smooth old Bounderby
You’re his little pet
When he says something I don’t like, I’ll say
“ my sister Loo will be very hurt, Mr. Bounderby She’s always saying how nice you are to me”
That’ll bring him around
Look at the sparks See how they turn white and die?
It makes me think how short my life will be And how little I expect to do with it
- I’m sorry I didn’t see you coming home last night - I missed you
It’s all a muddle She’s come back again
It’s the looms, Mrs. Sparsit …. The sound of money, ma’am
- One of the hands to see you sir, Stephen Blackpool - Oh, right, uh
What’s the matter with you, Laddie? It’s not about money, is it? Huh?
- You were never one of the unreasonable ones - Nothing like that, sir
- Good, well, then, out with it, Lad - I’ve come to ask your advice
I married Easter, Monday 19 years ago She was a young lass
- She went bad soon after - I remember. Took to drink, eh?
Left off work, Sold the furniture, pawned the clothes, Left you knee- deep in debt
- I was very patient with her, sir - The more fool you, eh, Mrs. Sparsit?
I tried this, tried that She left me, she come back - I was very patient with her, sir - The more fool you, eh, Mrs. Sparsit?
I tried this, tried that She left me, she come back
I paid her to keep away from me
5 years, she’s been gone Last night, she came back again
Was it an unequal marriage, sir In your ages?
No ma’am I was 21 , she was 20
I thought, it might have been The marriage being so miserable
I’ve come to ask, sir How I can get rid of this woman?
- I can’t bear it anymore - You married for better or worse?
- If I hurt her, there’s a law to punish me - Of course
- If I left her, there’s a law to punish me - Of course
If I marry someone else There’s a law to punish me
Of course
If I lived with another woman without marrying her
There’s a law to punish us and every child that we had
Most certainly
Well, in God’s name sir Show me a law that can help me
Well, there’s one But you’d never be able to afford it
No it would cost you 1,500 or 2,000 To get rid of her
Not very likely you, Lad You’ve got her forever For better or worse
She’s sleeping now
The landlady came around for me at dinnertime Said she needed looking to
- Why do it, lass? - Because we were friends When we were young girls
And you were courting her
I have to give her a teaspoon at 3:00
- I’ll do it - No, it has to be done carefully It’s poisonous stuff
You’re too tired
Oh, Rachel …. Rachel ….
Oh, I need a drink
- Stephen! Ah! - No, Ahh!
No! No! no! no!
- It’s lucky, I woke up in time - Lucky, Lass
- I’ve always been lucky - No, you’re not lucky
- But be thankful … she didn’t drink it - So that she can recover and take my last penny
Then leave again, then return again Then leave again
- What’s going to happen to us? - We’ll grow older, Lass
We’ll all grow older
Do you remember how we went up the stairs
- To the study the first day you came here, Cecilia? - Yes, sir
Cecilia, I must tell you ….
The result of your education Has been a great disappointment to me
- You are below the mark - I’m sorry, sir, I tried very hard
Yes …. I believe you’ve tried hard
- No fault there - I thought sometimes I tried too hard
To learn too much And if I’d been allowed to try less ..
No, no You followed the system
- I can only suppose you began too late - I’m sorry sir, I wish I could’ve done better
In return, for all your kindness
No No, I’ve no complaints
No complaints You are an affectionate young women, yes
And we must make that do You’ve been a great help To Mrs. Gradgrind and the family
When I’ve been away in London. I sometimes think my being an M.P Wasn’t an unmixed blessing
- Yours is important work, sir - Thank you Ceclilia
I hope you’ve been happy here And will want to stay
- Yes, sir, until my father …. - Your father?
- You still hope he’ll return? - Cecilia, come here dear, I need you.
- Tom? - Has father said anything to you, Loo?
- No, he wants to talk to me tonight - Well, he’s been with Bounderby for hours
- You are fond of me, aren’t you, Loo? - Yes, Tom
- Though you don’t come and see me often enough - You are always in my thoughts
You could do something It will be splendid for me if …
No, you’ll find out soon enough
I can’t stay, I have to meet some fellows
- Loo, you won’t forget how fond you are of me? - I won’t forget
- Louisa, I’ve been talking with Mr. Bounderby - Yes, father
well...
- You are a woman now, Louisa - Yes, father
- You look cold Louisa, are you ill? - No, I’m well father
- And cheerful? - As cheerful as I usually am
Good.
Louisa, I have something serious to talk to you about
Fortunately I have complete confidence In your good sense
You’re not impulsive. You view everything On the grounds of reason and calculation.
Louisa ….
Mr. Bounderby wishes to marry you
- He wants to marry you - I hear you father
He begged me to ask you.
- Father, do you think I love Mr. Bounderby? - I really don’t know child
- Are you asking me to love Mr. Bounderby? - No, I’m asking nothing
- Does Mr. Bounderby ask me to love him? - Well …
- It’s difficult to answer that - Why, father?
Because the reply depends On the sense in which we use the word ‘’ love’’
Mr. Bounderby wouldn’t insult you By pretending anything sentimental
Or expecting anything sentimental in return So the word ‘’love’’ may be a little misplaced
What word should I use instead father?
You should only consider the facts of the case Not idle fancies You are in round figures 20 years old
And Mr. Bounderby is in his fifties. So there’s a gap between you in years But not in income
The fact is, a large number of marriages in England Are between men and women of unequal ages
In ¾ of instances The older party is the groom
- It’s the same in British India And china - You still haven’t answered my question father
- What word should I use instead of ‘’love’’? - The word should never come into the matter, child
I repeat, you should only consider The facts of the case
‘’ Does Mr. Bounderby ask me to marry him?” Yes, he does, so the sole remaining question is:
‘’ Shall I marry him? “
And the rest dear Louisa You must decide
Are you looking to the chimneys of coketown For an answer Louisa?
There’s nothing there but smoke When night comes, fire bursts out
I know that Louisa But I don’t see the point of the remark
- I’ve often thought how short life is - It is short, my dear
But various life assurance and annuity offices
Have proved that the average duration of human life has increased of late
- I was speaking of my own life - Oh, yes, but I needn’t point out, Louisa
That it, too, is governed by the same laws That govern all lives
- What does it matter? - What does what matter, my dear?
The only question I have to answer is “ Shall I marry Mr. Bounderby?”
Certainly
- Tell him I accept his proposal, father - Are you sure, Louisa?
- Tell him I accept, father - I’m pleased
Mr. Bounderby is a remarkable man
Oh, Louisa … I must ask
Have you had any other proposal of marriage You haven’t told me about?
What proposal, father? Who do I know?
Who do I ever see? You’ve been so careful to me, father
Thank you, Louisa Thank you, my dear
You’ve always been my favorite
Mrs. Gradgrind Allow me to present the future Mrs. Bounderby
- Oh, there you are ma’am - You wanted to see me, sir?
- Indeed I did ma’am, pray, sit down - Thank you, sir
- Are you feeling well, ma’am? - Perfectly well. thank you , sir
good, good
Mrs. Sparsit Now, not only are you a lady born and bred
But a devilish sensible woman
Brace yourself, Mrs. Sparsit I’m going to astonish you
I have smelling salts ready Should they be needed
- I’m going to marry Tom Gradgrind’s daughter Louisa - Indeed, sir
- I hope you’ll be happy in all respects, sir - Uh, yes
- Well, ma’am, I hope I’ll be - Well, naturally, you do, sir
Of course you do
Under the circumstances I imagine you won’t wish to remain here
- Though you’d be very welcome - No, sir, I wouldn’t think of it
However ma’am. There are apartments For a born lady At the bank
You could look after the place on my behalf On the same terms
Is this a position that I could occupy Without descending the social scale?
Of course it is
Otherwise, I shouldn’t have suggested it To a lady who’s moved in top society
- Not that I care for such society … But you do -Say no more, sir
I know I shall never be freed Form eating the bread of dependents
It’s my lot. I accept your offer most gratefully
And I do hope, sir That Miss. Gradgrand will be all you desire And deserve
- All shut up Bitzer? - All shut up ma’am
- What’s the news of the day? - The mill hands are a bad lot, ma’am
They’re uniting to form a union
The late Mr. Sparsit used to say These people must be conquered
- It’s time, it was done, once and for all - You couldn’t have it clearer ma’am
Mr. Bounderby made 60,000 out of 6 pence So it stands to reason
Any man can make 60,000 out of 6 pence
I’ve made sure, I have only one mouth to feed And that’s the only mouth I like feeding
I believe Mr. Bounderby did very well In employing you as office spy and informer
I’m grateful for the small gift He gives me at Christmas
The clerks are punctual and industrious I trust, Bitzar
With the usual exception Mr. Thomas Gradgrind
- Can I help you sir? - I left my servant at the station
With my other luggage I’m James Harthous
I must say ma’am. This is a very odd place Is it always this black?
- It’s usually blacker - You’re not a native, ma’am?
No, sir, it’s my fortune for good or ill To be a widow, my husband was a powler
- A what? - A powler…. The powler family
- Ah, yes, you must be very bored here - I’m the servant of circumstances. Sir
Indeed, I have a letter of introduction To Mr. Bounderby from Mr. Thomas Gradgrind, M.P
- I believe he married Mr. Gradgrind’s daughter - He had that honor
- The lady is something of prodigy, I’m told - Indeed, sir, is she?
- Can you direct me to Mr. Bounderby’s house? - Just tell the cabby 22 charter street
Thank you ma’am I’m obliged
- Who is this old woman? - I have no idea, ma’am
- What did you think of the gentleman Bitzar? - He spends a great deal on his dress, ma’am
- It’s very tasteful - He looks like a gambler
- It’s immoral to gamble - Not immoral, Mrs. Sparsit
Foolish
The chances are always stacked Against the players There’s no profit in it
He seemed to know something Of Mrs. Bounderby
Yes Good news spreads
Mr. Gradgrind informs me That the party is grooming you As his successor when he retires
Heh, I can tell Cocketown Isn’t the kind of place You’re accustomed to
No
See this smoke?
It’s meat and drink to us
The healthiest thing in the world
- Especially for the lungs - I’m sure it is
You’ll have heard a lot of southern town About the work in our mills, hmm??
It’s the highest work there is And the best paid
No, you couldn’t improve our mills Unless you put turkey carpet
- Down on the floor - Well, I’m sure you won’t do that
- No, ha ha ha - As for our mill hands
There’s not a one in this town …. Man, woman, or child
Who doesn’t want to be fed on turtle soup And venison with a gold spoon
Loo … Uh, this here is my wife Mrs. Bounderby
An honor
You’ll stay for supper
Well, don’t deceive yourself I’m a family man, Harthouse
I’m a genuine scrap of tag, rag, and bobtail
I know the exact depth Of the gutter I pulled myself out of
- Heh, better than any man - Yes, of course you would
I trust this won’t put you To too much inconvenience Mrs. Bounderby
None at all Mr. Harthouse
I never learned how to pay compliments
Your opining was different from mine Harthouse You’re a gentleman
I don’t pretend to be one
I’m not influenced by manners and such Mrs. Bounderby might be
She’ll appreciate them I dare say, hmm
Supper’s at 8:00 sharp I have some work to do till then
Mr. Bounderby’s a noble animal Quite free from conventional trappings
It’s natural, you should respect him Sherry, Mr. Harthouse?
Yes Yes, thank you
You’re going to help the nation Out of its difficulties Mr. Harthouse?
No im not so vain I’ve seen a little of the world Here and there
Up and down And I found it all pretty worthless
I thought I may as well back the tory party As anything else
I respects you’re father’s opinion Because I have none of my own
- None? - I don’t attach any importance to any opinion
Thanks to all the boredom I have endured
I’m convinced that any set of ideas Will do as much good as any other
And just as much harm There’s a charming Italian motto ….
“ what will be, will be” It’s the only truth going
Is that what you believe?
I like a political party that thinks it can prove anything With facts and figures
- It gives a man a chance to get on - Don’t you believe In what the party stands for?
Yes, but even if I didn’t I’d act as if I did
You’re an odd politician Mr. Harthouse
There’s more about like me Than you think Mrs. Bounderby
In fact We make up the biggest party in the country
The “ getting on party “
I’m just more honest about it
You can stay here with us If you wish Harthouse
That’s extremely generous of you Mr. bounderby Thank you
I’ll show you around the town tomorrow
The streets where I was dragged up I was brought up ….
To make do … With a ha’porth of stewed eels That I washed down with filthy corporation water
Sorry I’m late When I was your age, I was punctual Or I got nothing to eat
Well, you didn’t have to dress and balance the accounts
Some people would think it a mighty privilege To be giving dinner and lodging by their employer
- Mrs. Bounderby, have I met your brother before? - Could I have met him abroad?
- Well, no, he’s never been abroad. Have you Tom? - No such luck, sir
I didn’t like your waistcoat Mr. Harthouse What an easy swell you are
- Call me Jem - So, how did you like a dose of old Bounderby?
what a comical brother-in-law you make Tom
Ha ha what a comical brother in law Old Bounderby makes, you mean
- Oh, he seems a good enough fellow - You think so, do you?
I never cared for Bounderby myself My sister Loo …
- She never cared for Bounderby, either - But, that’s the past tense, Tom
- We’re in the present tense now - Verb neuter
Present tense, indicative mood First person singular “I do not care”
Second person singular “thou dost not care”
Third person singular “she doesn’t care”
- Very droll, you don’t mean it - I do, Loo never had a suitor
- She’s never even been courted - It wasn’t a surprise
When father proposed old Bounderby She took him
- She wouldn’t have done it If it hadn’t been for me - You?
I persuaded her I was going to be stuck at Bounderby’s bank
And I knew if I got into scrapes She’d be able to help me out
Oh, very droll of you And very good of your sister
Yes, it was, of course It was more important for me than for her
My getting on depended on it It wasn’t as though, she left somebody else or anything
- And staying at home was like staying in jail - Well, she seems to have settled down well enough
Yes, she doesn’t mind Girls get on anywhere
- They always make the best of it - I suppose they have to
It’s damn hard for the rest of us though
Friend…
You’ve seen how the mill masters Have grown rich from the sweat of our browns
They’ve ground us into dust We can’t fight them alone
Only if we stick together Can we get ourselves a better life
But now you want to stand aside We’ve called this meeting
To give you a chance to tell us why
- Let’s hear it from you, Lad - I know I’m the only had in Bounderby’s mill
Not to come in with you in the union I cant
I doubt much their coming together Will do any good
Likely, it will do us harm But even if that were all
I would come in with you for good or ill I have my reasons for staying outside
Well, what are they? That’s what we are here for
- I’ve given someone my word - I don’t understand
You’ve given you word You won’t join the union?
- Yes - Who to?
- I can’t say - But why have you given your word?
I’ve given it, and that’s enough
Brother Blackpool … You know what it means If you refuse to join us?
- You know what we have to do? - I know brothers
You’ll have nothing more to do with me You’ll not speak to me, nor touch me
If I were lying perishing on the road You would pass by me as if I was a stranger
- Think on it, Lad - I’ve thought on it
And I can’t change So let it be
Stephen, I’ve just heard The words out already
- You shouldn’t be seen talking to me - Why didn’t you join them?
- I promised you I wouldn’t - Me? But that was years ago
I prayed with you in the chapel To keep away from trouble
- Well, it happens you were right - You must join them now, forget your promise
- No - Why?
Nobody tells me what to do I won’t be forced
You’re wanted
Well, Stephen, what have these pests of the earth Been doing to you, eh?
This is the man I was telling you about, Harthouse
- Oh, really? - What did you want to see me about, sir?
Well, to speak up … And tell us about this union
- I’ve nothing to say about it sir - Would you believe it, Harthouse?
Although, they’ve put their mark on him He’s’ afraid to open his lips about them
I said I had nothing to say about it, sir Not that I was afraid to open my lips
Well, sir, may I take the liberty of asking How it happens that you refused to be in this union?
- I made a promise - Not to me, I’m sure
If it was just a question of Josiah Bounderby of Coketown
- You’d have joined and made no bones about it - Yes, sir, I would
You hear, Harthouse, you hear?
And he knows this union is just a pack of rascals And rebels
- Are they rebels Mr. Blackpool? - No ma’am
Not rebels, not rascals They haven’t done me a kindness
But there’s not a man, jack of them Doesn’t believe he’s done his duty by his mates
Ah, and it’s because they are so full of virtue That they’ve, uh, booted you out, is that right?
You have to understand ma’am They are faithful to one another
Even to death Be poor amongst them
Be sick amongst them Shed tears amongst them
And they’ll be tender with you Gentle with you
Christian with you And that’s the truth
- Thank you kindly, all - Stop, sir
- What do you complain of? - I didn’t come to complain, sir
- I came because I was sent for - Then what do the people complain of Mr. Blackpool?
Look how we live … And where we live
And in what numbers Look at how the mills are always going
And our only end is in death
Look how you’re always right And we’re always wrong
And still it gets harder and harder for us
Look on it ma’am, and then tell me If it isn’t all a fair muddle
But you, of course Are the one to set this muddle, right?
No, sir, no But I know a strong hand won’t do it
And I know, letting us alone won’t do it
You let thousands and thousands Of men and women alone Living lives like ours
And they become like one big, black world Between you and the light And most of all
Regulating us won’t do it Like as though we were figures in a sum
Machines, without memories Without love or liking
Without souls to weary And souls to hope
You’re a troublemaker You came to see me before making a trouble
You are one of the gold spoon Brigade You’re such a troublemaker
Your own union won’t have anything to do with me never
- Well, I’ll not have anything to do with you either - Sir, you know if I can’t get work with you
I can’t get work with anyone
You’ll finish the week off You’re fired
I wanted to speak to you after what happened I’d like to help, is this your wife?
- No - she’s gone
I’m sorry I heard about your troubles There’s something I don’t’ understand
Why can’t you get another job?
The mill masters stand together And he gets the reputation Of a troublemaker
- So you’re cast out on both sides - It’s because of a promise he made to me
I never break a promise I make to you, Lass Never
- What will you do now? - Make the best of it
I’ll work my time out here and then find another place
- How will you travel? - On foot ma’am
What else?
Oh, no, ma’am Oh, no, that’s too much
I’ll take 2$ I know I can pay that back
Goodbye
I’ll catch up with you, Loo
A word with you Stephen I’m going to try and help
I think old Bounderby’s treated you badly
- Thank you, sir - I’ll have a word with him on the quiet
See if I can’t make him see reason I have bit of influence
Better not say anything to anyone If he finds out we’ve been talking
- I understand but I’ll be off on Saturday - Yes, better meet outside the bank
Thursday or Friday after closing
- I don’t know exactly when - Tom
I’ll be there in a minute Loo
I can’t promise anything, but … Remember… outside the bank
It’s that mill hand out there again
Stephen
- You were going without saying goodbye - I thought it best, Lass
Stephen ….
- You know my heart - I feel like to die
I’m glad I found you here alone Mrs. Bounderby
There’s something I would like to talk to you about
- It’s about your brother, my young friend Tom - What about him?
I have an interest in him
I’m surprised you have an interest in anything Mr. Harthouse
If you’d have said that before I came here I would’ve agreed with you
- But I’ve changed - What about my brother?
I know you don’t want to hear this But I think that young Tom has become …
A little wild A little dissipated Wouldn’t you say?
- Yes - Do you think he gambles?
- I know he does - And you make up his losses?
- Yes - He’s borrowed a lot from you?
When I married Tom was heavily in debt I sold some of my trinkets
It was my great sacrifice They were worthless to me
- But he keeps wanting more - There’s one great fault in Tom I can’t forgive
His treatment of you What’ve done for him
Demands his love and gratitude Not his bad temper
I’m going to try and make him change If I can
Ah, Tom , what are you doing? Dreaming of some beautiful creature?
No, not unless the beautiful creature Had a fortune I could get my hands on
- Heh, you’re mercenary tom - Who isn’t?
Jem, I’m in a horrible mess My sister could’ve got me out of it if she tried
- You’ve already had money from her - How do you know that?
- She told me - Well you have, haven’t you?
Where else am I going to get it?
My father wont lift a finger My mother’s never had anything except her illnesses
- Loo could help me easily but she wont - My dear Tom, let me help you
- How much do you need? - Heh, nothing
- I wish I’d knowing you sooner - In that case
There’s something you can do for me I want you to be kinder to your sister
- To Loo? - Yes! As a favor to me
- I will - You see … You are the only creature she cares for.
- My coat! My coat! - What is it?
- The bank was robbed last night - Come, we’ll go to the police
- Hold your…. Out of my way - Josiah, I’d like to come with you
Oh, you look as pale as a ghost my dear It does you credit, my loss is your loss
- Robbed! Robbed! With a false key ! - How much?
Well, not so very much, but it might’ve been 150 pound
- 154 pound, 18 shillings, and 6 pence - No interruption, sir
Don’t forget that I was robbed while you were snoring
- It might have been 20,000 - I suppose it might
Suppose? Might have been twice 20 But for the fellow, being disturbed
- Is there a suspect? - Of course there’s a suspect
When Josiah Bounderby ‘s been robbed There has to be a suspect
A mill hand, sir We saw him waiting outside
- Not our friend…. Blackpot? - Blackpool
- That’s the scoundrel - And there was that old woman
Ah, the two of them in it together? Ah, it will take time, but we’ll have them
Huh? We’ll have them Thanks to Mrs. Sparsit’s sharp eyes
- Join us for dinner ma’am - Thank you sir
- Well ! - Well?
What do you say Mr. Harthouse?
Fellows who go in for banks Must take the consequences
If there were no consequences We’d all go in for banks
Don’t be low, sir Let me see you cheerful as you used to be
We’ll try a hand of back gammon after dinner
I haven’t played back gammon ma’am Since you left
Ah, yes Miss Gradgrind was never interested in the game
I’m sorry Mr. Bounderby Sissy sent word, my mother is ill
I’d like to visit her tomorrow with Tom
I hope you don’t mind
I was pouring Mr. Bounderby’s wine As I used to
I’m sure Mrs. Bounderby will be glad To be relieved of the trouble
- Oh, that’s unkind, sir - You don’t mind, do you Loo?
- Of course not, it’s not important - Heh! You see, it’s not important ma’am
- What’s the matter, have I offended you? - Offended?
- How could you have offended me? - I don’t understand what you want me to do
Nothing
What could you possibly do for me?
You’re impossible this evening Please don’t trouble to explain yourself
It doesn’t matter
Do you still take your glass of warm sherry With lemon peel and nutmeg, sir?
- No, I’ve got out of the habit - Oh, more’s the pity, sir
- You must let me prepare you a glass before I leave - You had better stay ma’am
My wife, it seems, will be away For a few days
- Not that I’ll notice the difference - Oh, dear
- Tom, it’s me - What is it, Loo?
- Is it about mother? - We’ll go and see her tomorrow
- Tom, is there anything you want to tell me? - I don’t know what you are talking about, Loo
You’ve been dreaming
Do you think the man I gave the money to Is a thief?
I don’t know Go to bed, Loo
You’re lying in the dark, Tom So tell the truth
- No one can hear us - Go to bed, Loo
I promise I’ll help you, Tom Just whisper in my ear
I’ve got nothing to whisper Go to bed
- Loo… go to bed - Very well, Tom
Are you in pain Mrs. Gradgrind?
I think there’s pain somewhere in the room
But I couldn’t positively say I’ve got it
Don’t leave me, Sissy Where are you?
I’m here, I’m here
Louisa learned a great deal in this house So did her brother
Ologies of all kinds, from morning to night
No ologies left that weren’t worn to rags But Sissy, there was something….
Not an ology… no not an ology That Mr. Gradgrind missed or forget
- Yes Mrs. Gradgrind? - I don’t know what it was
I often would sit here with you, Sissy And think about it
Never get its name now Makes me restless
- You must sleep now - Mr. Gradgrind will know
He’ll know
- Hello mother, still on the sofa? - Say hello to Tom, mother
I only had a she- wolf for a mother She didn’t give me milk, only bruises
It must have been very difficult for you
- Any news from the robbery? - I’m going over to Ketley with Bitzar
The police may have a line on my thief I’ll be away for the night
- Would you like me to keep an eye on the house? - Mrs. Sparsit will do that well enough
Oh, she’s been uncommonly helpful But….
Look in on Loo She’ll probably want to grieve for her mother
Though, I never did foe mine, of course
I’m glad to see you Mr. Harthouse Thank you for talking to Tom
- He has changed - I’m glad for your sake
- I have to tell you - Don’t speak about it
You’re my only hope, before I met you My life was a long desert …. Worthless
Bought my way into the dragoons .. bored Trained as an English consulate.. bored
Strolled through jerusalem … bored Sailed the word… bored
Now I’m trying politics… bored Until I found you
- Look at me - I’m afraid
- Everything worthless without you - We can’t
- I want to throw it all away like dirt - No
- Stay with me - Not here, not in this house
- Where? - Not here
No
I’ve a room at the Coketown arms No one will see you
This evening, my darling, we leave tonight
Louisa? Louisa, what are you doing here?
- I want to speak to you father - You’re soaked child
- Were you out In the storm? - Yes
- What is it, child? - What have you done to me?
- Done to you? - You remember the last time we talked in this room?
- Yes - Why didn’t you help me then?
- I tried - Why didn’t you neglect me as a child?
You told me to suppress anything from the heart So I suppressed it and it returns
You gave me a husband I hate
- Louisa - I’ve a hanger and a thirst on me
I must find a place where there’s no numbers And no definitions
- I never knew you were so unhappy - I always knew
But I thought my life would soon be over And nothing in it was worth fighting for
- Well, you’re so young, Louisa - Young and dead
I married, but I never pretended I loved him I did it for Tom
- He’s the only tenderness in my life - What can I do?
I’ve met someone I don’t know how, but he understands me
I’m just surprised he should care for me When he cares for nothing else in the world
- He cares for you, Louisa? - Oh, I haven’t done anything to disgrace you, father
But if you ask me if I love him or not I think the answer is yes
Perhaps I do I do, perhaps I do
- Child, child - He’s waiting for me now
I don’t know if I’m glad, sorry, or ashamed
I only know your teaching won’t help me now, father
Find a way to save me, father Find a way
I’ll die if you hold me Let me fall !
Down, down, down You’re on the last step, down my lady
- How are you, Louisa? - Better father
The ground I stands on breaks under my feet I proved my system, at least to myself
So I must bear the responsibility Of any failure
Believe me, Louisa I only wanted to do right
I know you only wanted to make me happy I don’t blame you
People say there’s a wisdom of the head And a wisdom of the heart
I didn’t believe it I thought the wisdom of the head was enough
- Did I disturb you? - No
- Would you like me to stay with you? - Yes
- Why have I always hated you so much? - I don’t know, I think you changed
Just before you left home
- Do you hate me? - No, never
- I’ve always loved you - Sissy…please…help me
Confess it, you are bored already
- A young lady to see you, sir - Show her in, man
- Mr. Harthouse - Yes, the same
- Do I have your word this visit is a secret? - You have it
but I don’t see Where this conversation is going
- It’s about a lady I’ve just left her - Where?
- At her father’s - Ah, her father’s
- That’s the way it is, is it? - I must ask you to promise Never to see her again
- as long as you live - Did she ask you to tell me?
no.
I don’t doubt your sincerity But I can’t promise
There’s no hope for you Consider her dead
No
How can you take on such a responsibility on her own?
I do it out of love, I know her character Trust me Mr. Harthouse
For some reason, I do
I’m not a moral sort of fellow I’ve never made any pretense
I’m as immoral as need be. But I never had any intentions of hurting the young lady
Or in taking advantage of the fact That her father’s a machine
Her brother’s a whelp And her husband’s a bore
I never had any evil intentions I just did what I did without thinking
It seemed perfectly natural I was bored
- Will you give up seeing her? - Yes, why not
But I would never have agreed If anyone else had come to ask
- There’s one more thing - More?
I must ask you to leave her today And never come back
Come, come.. Strange as it may sound I’m here on public business
Well, political business for the conservative party It’s a fact
Fact or no fact I must ask you to go
But it would make me look foolish Just to up and leave
It’s the honorable thing to do And I know you’ll do the honorable thing
- Or else I wouldn’t have come here - Honorable?
- I don’t know what to say - I trust you Mr. Harthouse
This is ridiculous There’s no way out of it
What will be, will be And this is what will be I suppose
- You have my word, I’ll go - Thank you Mr. Harthouse
At lease allow me the privilege Of knowing my enemy’s name
My name? it’s Siss Cecilia Jupe
- Are you related to the family? - No, I’m just a girl from the circus
Ah, just a girl from the circus
Another defeat Another failure
It’s one great pyramid of failure What does it matter?
I need a trip Maybe up the line
I’d better write to my brother Jack
Dear Jack….
All up in Coketown Bored out of my mind
I’m going for camels Affectionately Jem
Ah, ah, now, wait a bit
This lady here has something to tell you
That’ll strike you dumb Dumb !
- Bounderby… I want to speak - Not you, sir
Let this lady speak Ma’am, tell him
Mr. Bounderby I …..
I can’t ….
This is no time for swallowing marbles If you can't spit it out, I can
Gradgrind Mrs. Sparsit overheard a conversation
Between your friend James Harthouse and Loo
She followed your precious daughter My wife….
To Mr. Harthouse’s hotel And now they’ve gone…. Together !
- Louisa is here - Yes, together !
- Here? Did you say here? - She’s upstairs asleep
She came here last night in the storm Naturally, she stayed overnight
Well, ma’am … We shall be very pleased To hear whatever little apology
- You may have to offer - Sir, my throat I need lemon juice
You need something else, too, ma’am A coach to take you back to the bank
I’m sorry, Gradgrind I’m not in an agreeable state today
Now, I have to speak plain Because I’m a plain speaking man
Your daughter, sir Has not been a dutiful wife to me
- I doubt if we ever understood Louisa - What do you mean, we?
I, the, doubt, if I’ve ever understood Louisa
I don’t think I educated her In quite the right way
Well, you’re right there I’ll tell you what education is….
Being thrown out of doors Neck and crop
And starved of everything except blows
Whatever the merits of such an education may be Its difficult to apply it to girls
- I don’t see why - We won’t quarrel on the matter
I wanted to ask you dear Bounderby If you would allow Louisa to stay here for a while
With Sissy… I mean Cecilia…
Who understands her
I gather from all this that you, uh Think there’s some incompatibility Between
Between Loo Bounderby and myself
I’m afraid there’s incompatibility Between Louisa and almost everyone at present
I’m a coketown man! I …. I know every brick chimney stack
And mill hand in this town They’re real!
Anything else Is turtle soup and venison With a gold spoon
Any since that’s what Loo wants I suggest that you provide it for her
- Because she’ll not get it from me - There’s no need to use that tone, Bounderby
You may change like a weathercock, Gradgrind But I stay what I am
What I’ve always been Your daughter, sir
Doesn’t appreciate me
- I don’t impress her - This is unreasonable
I think it’s devilish reasonable
For years, I couldn’t afford the price of a shoehorn Let alone the price of a shoe
But there are ladies… Born ladies From families…. Families
Who worship the ground I walk on Isn’t that so?
Yes, sir
If your daughter isn’t home by 12:00 noon tomorrow I shall take it that she prefers to stay here
Please… Bounderby, you’ve accepted her for better or worse
No Everyone will know that Josiah Bounderby And Loo Gradgrind
Were two horsed who wouldn’t pull together
And that’s the truth of it…
Without any sentimental humbug
And thanks to you Mr. Bounderby Stephen Blackpool is now named in public print All over town
It’s shameful He’s the honestest Lad that ever walked
- Where is he then, if he’s so honest? - I’ve told you, he went away to find work
Ah, there you are Mrs. Bounderby I’m sorry to call you out
But this woman here has been telling me A cock and bull story that you went to see her
- And Stephen Balckpool and gave him money - It’s true
- Why the devil, didn’t you tell me? - I promised my sister I wouldn’t…
- That’s true - Why was he seen outside this back that evening?
I don’t know I think it was to meet someone about a job
- Who? - I don’t know
Have you any idea who it might be? That person may be the thief
I don’t know but I’ve written to Stephen And told him to come back to clear himself
Have you, indeed? Well, ma’am, my spies in the post office
Tell me that no letter to Stephen Balckpool Has ever been sent
The only time, he ever wrote to me He said he’s been forced to change his name
- So as to get work - Changed his name, has he?
Oh, that’s unlucky For such an immaculate young man
Innocent men don’t change their names What’s his name now?
- I’ll never tell you - Then where is he?
- If he’s so innocent why hasn’t he come back? - I don’t know
Good night, father
Louisa, do you believe This man Balckpool’s the thief?
I did so once, because I wanted to believe he was
Stop!
I got her! The old woman, the one outside the bank
Let me in with her Hold it open
No no no, no please, oh no Right, ha!
To Mr. Bounderby’s quick! She’s mine, now we’ll know the truth
No escape! I found one of ‘em!
- Where’s Mr. Bounderby? - Upstairs
- Don’t let her out of your sight - What is it? What is it Mrs. Sparsit?
- I found the old woman we saw outside the bank - Good work Mrs. Sparsit
I found her for you after some trouble Where’s she gone
But trouble in your service is a pleasure to me, sir Show yourself, ma’am
What the devil do you think you are doing Mrs. Sparsit?
- Sir? - How dare you poke your great officious nose Into my affaires?!
My dear Josiah it’s not my fault I told her you wouldn’t like it
- But she wouldn’t listen - Why did you let her bring you in?
Why didn’t you knock her teeth out Or break her legs?
She threatened me with the police So I had to come quiet
Oh ! Such a fine house you’ve got
It’s not my fault Josiah I live quiet and secret like I promised
Never broke our agreement once Never said I was your mother
Just admired you from a distance And if I come to town now and again
For a proud peep at you I’ve done it secret, my love and gone away again
I’m surprised madam You have the gall to face your son
- After the unnatural way you treated him -Me, unnatural?
To my dear boy?
Well, not so dear when you abandon him as a baby
- And left him to the care of a drunken grandmother - His grand…
His grandmother died before he was born
I’ve never touched a drop of hard liquor
- Oh, my God forgive you your wicked imagination - But, madam
- You left your son to be brought up in the gutter - What gutter?
Josiah was never in no gutter ever
Though he comes from humble parents His parents who loved him
Never thought it hardship on themselves To save so that he could get an education
Well, even after his poor father died I managed to buy him an apprenticeship
Though I only have a village shop And the takings are small enough
Still, he paid me back Like a loving son
He pensioned me off on 30 pounds a year Not to trouble him
I don’t exactly know how I came to be….
Favored with the presence of the existing company
Where you all invited to hear a lecture On my family affaires?
Officious busybodies Out!
Good evening
They found Stephen
Lift him slowly
Easy
- becareful Its mangled the life out of him - How did it happen?
He fell in walking across the field
When the mine shaft was working It killed without need
Now it’s abandoned And it still kills without need
So, we die without need One way or another
- Just don’t let go of my hand, Rachel - Are you still in pain, my dear one?
Some, some It’s all a muddle, eh?
It’s all a muddle
Oh, young lady…
I was thinking of you before I fell ….
And your brother, and what you had done to me
It’s no matter now
- Will you take a massage to your father? - My father’s here…
Oh, sir Promise you’ll clear my name
- How? - Your son Tom will tell you
I met with him one night And I waited….
But there ain’t no charges Promise me
- I promise - Don’t let go of my hand, Rachel
I’ll hold it all the way All the way
- Why are you crying, Lass? - If I hadn’t woken up that night
Your wife would’ve died And we’d have been free
If you hadn’t made that promise for my sake You wouldn’t have gone away
And if I hadn’t written to you You wouldn’t have come back
- I did it for….. the best - Uhhh, yes
It’s all a muddle, isn’t it? It’s a fair old muddle
Cover my face
- Father - Did you know about Tom?
- Yes - Do you think he planned the robbery?
He needed the money
And he deliberately cast suspicion On that poor dead man
Now, I’ll have to tell everyone the truth I promised
- What about Tom? - I’ll have to arrange his escape
- No, Sissy has already done that - Mr. Selary’s circus is pitched over at Ketley
I sent Tom there with a note Mr. Selary will make the arrangements
Oh, oh Sissy Ha ha ha Sissy oh you’re all…
- Oh, my little poppy - Hey, Sissy, the horses missed you
- You was always their favorite - I’m getting married Me sweet Siss, to a widow
The husband has thrown In a heavy back fall of an elephant
Ha! I missed you all so much
- Mr. Selary is my brother safe? - Safe and well
- He’s here in disguise till we can move him - Thank you Mr. Selary
Oh, I’m a bleary Brandy and water veteran myself, Squire
Well, you stood by our Sissy So we’ll stand by you
- Can I see Tom? - Later, after the show’s over
Hello? Father?
- How was it done? - What done?
- The robbery - Ha ha, oh that, well, I had a key made
- And I waited my time - I’m in agony
Why? Why? Why?
So many people work in situations of trust And a certain percentage of those people
Will be dishonest
You told me a hundred times It’s a law
How can I help laws?
You’ve comforted everyone else With your laws, father
- So comfort yourself - We must get you in Liverpool and then abroad
Yes, I suppose so I can’t be more miserable anywhere else
- Than I have been here - We’ll get you changed
And we’ll take you to the station
It’s a banker’s draft You’ll be provided for whatever you end up
May God forgive you
- Oh, Tom - No, not you
- I have nothing to say to you - Is this how it ends after all my love to you?
Pretty words,
you left old Bounderby And had my best friend Hearthous packed off Just like that!
Don’t talk about him If you ever loved me, please don’t talk about him
You gave me up! You never cared for me!
Sorry to interfere with your plans But I must have Mr. Tom
I always suspected you did the robbery
I suggest you come quiet Or do I have to blow this whistle
- And tell all the world? - Bitzar, don’t do this
- Have you got a heart? - Of course, sir
The circulation couldn’t be carried on Without one
No man acquainted with the facts
Relating to the circulation of the blood Can doubt I have a heart
- But can it be touched by compassion? - It can be touched by reason And nothing else
Why? What reason can you have For stopping my son escaping?
Sir, since you’ve asked my reason It’s only reasonable to let you know
Mr. bounderby will promote me To Tom’s place in the bank for this
- It’s a promotion I’ve always wanted - So it’s only a question of self interest
No, sorry to interrupt you, sir
But, as a true conservative Your social system Is a question of self interest
What you must always appeal to is a person's sels-interest.
It's our only hold. It's how we're made.
you tought me that, sir when I was very young
- How much do you want? - Oh! thank you, sir for trying to bribe me.
I knew, with your clear mind, you'd suggest this
So I went through this calculating in my head
and found that to compound a felony, no matter how well-paid
would not be as safe or as good for me as staying with Mr. Bounderby.
- So I must regretfully say no - Bitzar…
Can’t I appeal to you? You were at my school
I paid for it Surly…
It’s a fundamental principle of your party That everything has to be paid for
Everything from birth to death Is a bargain across a counter And must be paid for in cash
But what about God… And your chance of heaven?
This is the best way to heaven, sir
And if it isn’t, it’s not a place Run on sound economic principle And we’ve no business there
Ah…huh? What’s this, Squire?
This man is a criminal If anyone tries to stop me I’ll call the police
- And you’ll all be in trouble - Oh, yeah, if he’s a criminal, Squire
Then we must help you
Father!
It would be in your interests If you helped me get this man in to the police
- Well, it’s a trek for you , sir - Mr. Bounderby will appreciate it
He’s a generous man
- That’s right, all aboard, sirs - Squire…
You’d better take old Grompus Along with you for protection
You know what to Grompus
- Go, madam, go - Oh! I’m going sir
Oh, I think you are too cramped Under my humble roof madam
- Please don’t bite my nose off - I can’t madam, it’s too big
I’m only Josiah Bounderby of Coketown
Forgive me, I think I must have been wasting your time
In my judgment, this is no place for a lady With a genius like yours
- For poking into other peoples affairs - In your judgment, indeed
Everybody knows how unerring Mr. Bounderby’s judgment is
Everybody talks about your judgment I’ve only this to say…
For a long time I’ve always thought of you as a noodle
Nothing a noodle says or does Comes as a surprise
A noodle is a noodle And you’re a noodle!
Why is this horse dancing? Stop that man
I’ll take that
Someone stops that man!
Kidderminster and Childers will stay with young Tom
Till he boards the ship in Liverpool, Squire
Once he’s safely away I’ll make amends
Yes, well, you take the carriage back, Squire I’ll rescue young Mr. Bitzar Form old Grompus
Squire… Does Sissy still ask after her father?
- Always Mr. Selary - He’s dead, Squire
A year ago
- Will you tell her? - Oh, no
There’s nothing comfortable to tell Will you?
No It’ll only make her unhappy
People have too much unhappiness
That’s why they must be amused We can’t always be learning
We can’t always be working No, we aren’t made for it
We must try and do the… The right thing
The kind thing Make the best of ourselves, not the worst
Hello Squire Hello, heh!
People must be amused
Well, Squire..
All things change and change about If I could see into the future…
Look how we live… And where we live
And our only end is in death Look on it, ma’am
And tell me if it isn’t all a fair muddle
Dearest…. Louisa…
I’m sick of my life, Loo I hate everybody
- Not me Tom - No, not you, Loo
I don’t know what I’d do without you Forgive me
- I can’t make you laugh, Tom - I can’t make you
- It’s a great pity for both of us - You’re a girl Loo
And girls come out of it better than boys
You’re a dear brother Tom
Wait a minute
Everything has to be paid for Everything from birth to death
Is a bargain across a counter And must be paid for in cash
People say there’s a wisdom of the head And a wisdom of the heart
I didn’t believe it I thought that wisdom of the head was enough
No, I have to complaint You’re an affectionate young woman
And we must make that do
On the other hand, Squire It might not turn out like that at all
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