1 00:00:33,903 --> 00:00:35,731 Julie! 2 00:00:37,428 --> 00:00:39,561 That's really good. 3 00:00:39,604 --> 00:00:41,345 Thank you. 4 00:00:41,389 --> 00:00:44,087 I mean, I always knew you loved art, 5 00:00:44,174 --> 00:00:45,349 but, lately, 6 00:00:45,393 --> 00:00:46,742 you seem downright inspired. 7 00:00:46,785 --> 00:00:49,440 I think it's being around the children. 8 00:00:49,527 --> 00:00:52,313 Something about the openness of their minds, it's very... 9 00:00:53,575 --> 00:00:55,142 ...freeing. 10 00:00:55,229 --> 00:00:57,100 They make it easy to feel creative. 11 00:00:58,275 --> 00:00:59,233 You're doing really well. 12 00:00:59,276 --> 00:01:01,583 Don't sound so surprised. 13 00:01:01,626 --> 00:01:02,671 I'm not surprised at all. 14 00:01:10,157 --> 00:01:12,072 Care to do the honors, Miss Thatcher? 15 00:01:16,554 --> 00:01:19,340 Why, thank you, Miss Thatcher. 16 00:01:23,387 --> 00:01:24,910 Come along, everyone, 17 00:01:24,954 --> 00:01:27,304 and bring those beautiful minds with you! 18 00:01:27,348 --> 00:01:29,219 Good morning. 19 00:01:33,615 --> 00:01:36,357 You could cut the budget for new bunks in the jail. 20 00:01:36,444 --> 00:01:38,924 Those mattresses are so old and thin. 21 00:01:38,968 --> 00:01:41,318 It's the jail, not the Ritz! 22 00:01:43,842 --> 00:01:45,627 Can I help you? 23 00:01:45,670 --> 00:01:47,411 You can, if you're Mayor Stanton. 24 00:01:47,455 --> 00:01:48,412 I am. 25 00:01:48,456 --> 00:01:49,935 I'm Jacob Weston, 26 00:01:49,979 --> 00:01:52,024 with the National Pacific Railroad. 27 00:01:52,068 --> 00:01:53,025 It's nice to meet you finally. 28 00:01:53,113 --> 00:01:54,114 We've been waiting. 29 00:01:54,157 --> 00:01:55,158 This is our Sheriff, Bill Avery. 30 00:01:55,202 --> 00:01:56,855 Of course. Bill Avery. 31 00:01:56,942 --> 00:01:58,466 Heard a lot about you. 32 00:01:58,509 --> 00:02:00,468 Hope I get a chance to defend myself. 33 00:02:00,511 --> 00:02:01,947 No need. 34 00:02:01,991 --> 00:02:03,427 Everything that was said was positive. 35 00:02:03,471 --> 00:02:04,820 So, you're here to talk about our new depot? 36 00:02:04,863 --> 00:02:06,430 I am indeed. 37 00:02:06,474 --> 00:02:08,302 Great. Now that the line's been completed, 38 00:02:08,345 --> 00:02:10,434 we'd like to see it open as soon as possible. 39 00:02:10,478 --> 00:02:11,218 The town's been waiting a long time. 40 00:02:12,871 --> 00:02:13,829 Yes, well... 41 00:02:15,178 --> 00:02:17,311 I'm sorry to say they're gonna be disappointed. 42 00:02:17,354 --> 00:02:18,486 What do you mean? 43 00:02:18,529 --> 00:02:19,791 I mean... 44 00:02:19,835 --> 00:02:22,620 we've decided not to build a depot in Hope Valley. 45 00:02:22,664 --> 00:02:24,231 You can't do that. 46 00:02:25,841 --> 00:02:27,538 We can, 47 00:02:27,625 --> 00:02:28,496 and we did. 48 00:02:54,696 --> 00:02:58,003 Mr. Weston, why aren't you building a depot here? 49 00:02:58,047 --> 00:02:59,309 Because there are greater cost benefits 50 00:02:59,353 --> 00:03:00,528 to build it in Jameson. 51 00:03:00,571 --> 00:03:01,877 But we have a contract. 52 00:03:01,920 --> 00:03:03,226 And we have lawyers. 53 00:03:03,313 --> 00:03:05,272 Look, this was a business decision. 54 00:03:05,315 --> 00:03:06,490 It wasn't personal. 55 00:03:06,534 --> 00:03:07,709 You're wrong. 56 00:03:07,752 --> 00:03:10,015 It's personal to everyone in this town. 57 00:03:10,059 --> 00:03:11,495 A lot of people didn't even 58 00:03:11,539 --> 00:03:14,063 want your company to lay tracks through our valley, 59 00:03:14,106 --> 00:03:15,325 but once it was voted on, 60 00:03:15,369 --> 00:03:17,327 everyone worked to welcome the railroad. 61 00:03:17,371 --> 00:03:18,676 And it's a betrayal of all of their trust. 62 00:03:18,720 --> 00:03:20,243 Look, it wasn't my decision. 63 00:03:20,287 --> 00:03:21,462 I'm just the messenger. 64 00:03:21,505 --> 00:03:23,028 I always liked the way that the Greeks dealt 65 00:03:23,072 --> 00:03:24,552 with people who brought bad news. 66 00:03:24,595 --> 00:03:25,770 Lucky for me, 67 00:03:25,857 --> 00:03:27,032 they say this town has an honorable sheriff. 68 00:03:27,076 --> 00:03:29,209 Well, you might've heard wrong about that. 69 00:03:30,906 --> 00:03:32,516 Mr. Weston... 70 00:03:32,560 --> 00:03:34,083 let's go somewhere where we can talk. 71 00:03:34,126 --> 00:03:35,215 I own the cafe. 72 00:03:35,258 --> 00:03:37,042 it's quiet this time of day. 73 00:03:37,086 --> 00:03:40,132 We'd just be wasting our breath, Mrs. Stanton. 74 00:03:40,220 --> 00:03:41,917 The decision's been made. 75 00:03:41,960 --> 00:03:45,094 Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an office to clear out. 76 00:03:48,228 --> 00:03:50,360 I can't believe this is happening. 77 00:03:50,404 --> 00:03:51,361 He's got an army of lawyers 78 00:03:51,405 --> 00:03:52,449 on his side. 79 00:03:52,536 --> 00:03:53,407 Then we've got to persuade him 80 00:03:53,494 --> 00:03:54,364 without going to court. 81 00:03:54,408 --> 00:03:55,583 How are we gonna do that? 82 00:03:55,626 --> 00:03:56,801 I don't know, but I need you 83 00:03:56,888 --> 00:03:58,412 to keep him from leaving this town. 84 00:04:01,328 --> 00:04:03,460 I can do that. 85 00:04:05,157 --> 00:04:06,724 For our art class today, 86 00:04:06,768 --> 00:04:09,684 I'm going to show you the secret to the perfect face. 87 00:04:09,727 --> 00:04:13,427 First, you draw an oval, then... 88 00:04:13,470 --> 00:04:16,168 divide it into quarters. 89 00:04:16,256 --> 00:04:18,736 Divide the lower half again... 90 00:04:18,780 --> 00:04:21,261 the nose goes here, 91 00:04:21,304 --> 00:04:24,089 the mouth, here, 92 00:04:24,133 --> 00:04:27,745 and the eyes... go here. 93 00:04:29,181 --> 00:04:30,313 Miss Thatcher, 94 00:04:30,400 --> 00:04:32,489 is it a girl or a boy's face? 95 00:04:33,751 --> 00:04:35,536 It can be whichever you want it to be, Anna. 96 00:04:35,579 --> 00:04:36,928 You choose. 97 00:04:36,972 --> 00:04:40,105 And then you add the eyebrows, 98 00:04:40,149 --> 00:04:41,455 and ears... 99 00:04:46,634 --> 00:04:49,593 Oh! Dottie! I love this new space we have. 100 00:04:49,637 --> 00:04:51,073 The bank having to relocate 101 00:04:51,116 --> 00:04:52,770 is the best thing that ever could've happened to us! 102 00:04:52,814 --> 00:04:54,119 How are the new designs coming? 103 00:04:54,163 --> 00:04:55,991 Great! You're going to love them. 104 00:04:56,034 --> 00:04:58,559 These sketches would impress Madame Chéruit herself. 105 00:04:58,602 --> 00:05:01,518 Good, because I have news. 106 00:05:01,605 --> 00:05:03,128 I received a telegram 107 00:05:03,172 --> 00:05:05,217 from a high-end boutique in Union City. 108 00:05:05,305 --> 00:05:06,262 They heard about the gowns 109 00:05:06,306 --> 00:05:07,611 that we're selling Cape Fullerton. 110 00:05:07,655 --> 00:05:09,134 And? 111 00:05:09,178 --> 00:05:10,788 And they'd like to place an order! 112 00:05:10,832 --> 00:05:14,401 Oh, ho, ho! Oh, Dottie! Congratulations! 113 00:05:14,444 --> 00:05:15,793 That's wonderful! 114 00:05:15,837 --> 00:05:17,621 I couldn't have done it without your designs. 115 00:05:17,665 --> 00:05:19,797 Oh, I can see it now-- Union City, 116 00:05:19,841 --> 00:05:21,538 Hamilton, then New York, 117 00:05:21,625 --> 00:05:24,280 and someday... Paris. 118 00:05:24,324 --> 00:05:25,629 Oh! 119 00:05:25,673 --> 00:05:27,805 One step at a time. 120 00:05:27,849 --> 00:05:30,155 I'm off to Buxton to buy fabric. 121 00:05:30,199 --> 00:05:31,766 Clara's busy finishing a dress in the back. 122 00:05:31,809 --> 00:05:33,681 The shop is yours. 123 00:05:33,724 --> 00:05:36,771 Oh. And good luck with the sketches, Madame. 124 00:05:39,382 --> 00:05:41,428 Ladies. I'm off to Buxton. 125 00:05:41,471 --> 00:05:43,125 -Oh! Have a good trip. -Thank you. 126 00:05:44,866 --> 00:05:47,129 Oh! 127 00:05:50,393 --> 00:05:51,699 Good afternoon, ladies. 128 00:05:51,742 --> 00:05:53,004 Can I help you with anything? 129 00:05:53,048 --> 00:05:55,137 Oh, we were just admiring this dress. 130 00:05:55,180 --> 00:05:57,313 Oh, well, you have good taste. 131 00:05:57,357 --> 00:05:59,010 That's one of my original designs. 132 00:05:59,054 --> 00:06:00,011 Elegant, 133 00:06:00,055 --> 00:06:01,056 yet subtle... 134 00:06:01,099 --> 00:06:02,187 wouldn't you agree? 135 00:06:02,231 --> 00:06:04,015 You're so talented! 136 00:06:04,059 --> 00:06:06,235 I've never seen such a stunning dress. 137 00:06:06,322 --> 00:06:08,019 Would you care to try it on, Wilma? 138 00:06:08,063 --> 00:06:09,020 I can't. 139 00:06:09,064 --> 00:06:10,065 Oh, why not? 140 00:06:10,108 --> 00:06:11,153 You said you needed a dress, 141 00:06:11,196 --> 00:06:12,676 and it would look beautiful on you. 142 00:06:12,720 --> 00:06:14,374 It truly would. Your eyes 143 00:06:14,417 --> 00:06:15,853 and that color? 144 00:06:15,897 --> 00:06:17,681 I'd love to, but it looks expensive. 145 00:06:17,725 --> 00:06:18,813 We should be going. 146 00:06:18,856 --> 00:06:20,031 Thank you for your time, Rosemary. 147 00:06:20,075 --> 00:06:21,076 Sorry to bother you. 148 00:06:21,163 --> 00:06:22,556 Oh! No. Not at all. 149 00:06:22,643 --> 00:06:25,123 If you change your mind, you know where to find me. 150 00:06:25,210 --> 00:06:26,124 Are you sure? 151 00:06:26,211 --> 00:06:27,996 Yes. I really can't. 152 00:06:28,039 --> 00:06:30,694 [Julie, gasping]: Nicely done, Laura! 153 00:06:30,738 --> 00:06:32,130 Thanks, Miss Thatcher. 154 00:06:34,698 --> 00:06:36,091 Anna... 155 00:06:36,178 --> 00:06:38,006 since you're drawing a girl, 156 00:06:38,049 --> 00:06:40,312 try to make the lips a little fuller. 157 00:06:42,532 --> 00:06:43,707 Like this? 158 00:06:43,751 --> 00:06:45,056 That's it! Good. 159 00:06:46,928 --> 00:06:48,582 Can I see? 160 00:06:48,625 --> 00:06:49,931 In a minute. 161 00:06:49,974 --> 00:06:51,019 Come on, let me see. 162 00:06:51,062 --> 00:06:53,761 Robert! You ripped it. 163 00:06:53,848 --> 00:06:55,415 I... 164 00:06:55,458 --> 00:06:56,459 Oh, dear. 165 00:06:56,546 --> 00:06:57,982 It's ruined! 166 00:06:58,069 --> 00:07:01,464 I-I really didn't mean to. 167 00:07:01,551 --> 00:07:02,552 It's okay, Anna. 168 00:07:02,596 --> 00:07:04,641 You can draw a new one. 169 00:07:06,469 --> 00:07:08,602 True art is ever-changing. 170 00:07:09,777 --> 00:07:10,952 A-Are you okay? 171 00:07:13,824 --> 00:07:15,043 Good. 172 00:07:22,529 --> 00:07:24,139 I agree, and if the town doesn't grow, 173 00:07:24,226 --> 00:07:25,749 neither does my business. 174 00:07:25,793 --> 00:07:27,708 I was expecting to pick up a lot of work at my shop. 175 00:07:27,751 --> 00:07:29,274 How could this happen? 176 00:07:29,318 --> 00:07:31,451 Well, first, Abigail helps Gowen get parole, 177 00:07:31,494 --> 00:07:32,887 and now the railroad is walking all over her. 178 00:07:32,930 --> 00:07:34,715 Maybe the job is too big for her. 179 00:07:34,758 --> 00:07:36,238 Abigail is too ki-- 180 00:07:40,242 --> 00:07:41,939 Is there a problem? 181 00:07:44,725 --> 00:07:47,858 They're not happy about the railroad. 182 00:07:49,294 --> 00:07:51,340 I see. 183 00:07:51,427 --> 00:07:52,646 Well, if it matters, neither am I, 184 00:07:52,733 --> 00:07:54,212 but we're not giving up. 185 00:07:54,299 --> 00:07:57,738 They're a big company, Abigail, and we're a small town. 186 00:07:57,781 --> 00:07:59,261 How do we make them do what they promised? 187 00:07:59,304 --> 00:08:02,177 I don't know, but we will find a way. 188 00:08:03,308 --> 00:08:04,222 Of course you will. 189 00:08:06,790 --> 00:08:07,791 Thank you. 190 00:08:07,835 --> 00:08:09,010 Certainly. 191 00:08:09,097 --> 00:08:10,533 Florence, wait up. 192 00:08:11,795 --> 00:08:14,015 They're just afraid, Abigail, that's all. 193 00:08:14,102 --> 00:08:17,105 To be honest, so am I. 194 00:08:17,148 --> 00:08:18,498 The town will survive 195 00:08:18,541 --> 00:08:20,500 if the railroad doesn't stop here. 196 00:08:20,543 --> 00:08:22,632 Some merchants might fare a little better than others, 197 00:08:22,676 --> 00:08:25,113 yes, but it's not like we're just gonna fade away. 198 00:08:25,156 --> 00:08:27,550 Lee, I have bigger plans for this town 199 00:08:27,637 --> 00:08:29,117 than just "not fade away". 200 00:08:29,160 --> 00:08:31,336 Right. 201 00:08:32,512 --> 00:08:34,688 Right. 202 00:08:41,477 --> 00:08:43,305 Hello, Mrs. Hayford. 203 00:08:43,348 --> 00:08:45,394 Anna, where did you go? We were looking for you. 204 00:08:45,481 --> 00:08:46,961 She came running home at lunch. 205 00:08:47,004 --> 00:08:48,571 Why? Did something happen? 206 00:08:48,658 --> 00:08:50,312 Robert ripped my drawing this morning. 207 00:08:50,355 --> 00:08:52,488 I was working really hard on it. 208 00:08:52,532 --> 00:08:55,709 Anna, I'm so sorry. I'll speak with Robert. 209 00:08:55,796 --> 00:08:57,232 Why don't you go and play? 210 00:08:59,016 --> 00:09:00,801 I don't mean to make a fuss, 211 00:09:00,844 --> 00:09:02,150 Miss Thatcher, but from what Anna tells me, 212 00:09:02,193 --> 00:09:04,369 your sister simply brushed the whole thing off. 213 00:09:04,413 --> 00:09:06,633 That's why Anna's so upset. 214 00:09:06,676 --> 00:09:08,983 Julie is apprenticing with me. 215 00:09:09,026 --> 00:09:10,854 She's still learning how to manage a classroom. 216 00:09:10,898 --> 00:09:11,942 I will have a word with her. 217 00:09:45,585 --> 00:09:47,238 You're sure you can't stay for dinner? 218 00:09:48,326 --> 00:09:51,199 The special tonight's beef stew at Abigail's Cafe. 219 00:09:51,242 --> 00:09:52,679 You can't pass that up. 220 00:09:52,722 --> 00:09:56,204 Well, thank you, but I have dinner plans in Rock Creek. 221 00:09:56,247 --> 00:09:57,684 Well, plans can change. 222 00:09:58,772 --> 00:10:00,861 What's that old saying-- 223 00:10:00,904 --> 00:10:02,906 "the best-laid plans of mice and men"? 224 00:10:04,865 --> 00:10:06,867 Car was running fine when I got here. 225 00:10:08,085 --> 00:10:09,696 Mysterious machines. 226 00:10:09,739 --> 00:10:11,698 I favor a horse, myself. 227 00:10:11,741 --> 00:10:14,614 I don't suppose there's a mechanic in this town. 228 00:10:14,657 --> 00:10:16,224 Sadly, there's not. 229 00:10:16,267 --> 00:10:19,706 There's one in Union City, so, if you send a wire, 230 00:10:19,749 --> 00:10:20,924 might be here in a couple of days. 231 00:10:22,273 --> 00:10:23,579 Why so long? 232 00:10:23,623 --> 00:10:26,582 Well, the stage from Union City is very slow. 233 00:10:27,888 --> 00:10:30,107 Too bad he couldn't take the train. 234 00:10:31,631 --> 00:10:34,416 I guess I'd better get a room. 235 00:10:34,459 --> 00:10:35,722 Well, let me remind you 236 00:10:35,765 --> 00:10:38,594 about the beef stew down at Abigail's Cafe. 237 00:10:38,638 --> 00:10:40,901 Compliments of Hope Valley. 238 00:10:40,944 --> 00:10:42,990 I don't think I have much choice. 239 00:11:08,058 --> 00:11:09,581 I was walking by. 240 00:11:09,625 --> 00:11:12,106 And you noticed the dress again? 241 00:11:12,149 --> 00:11:14,108 Is it for a special occasion? 242 00:11:14,151 --> 00:11:15,979 It's our anniversary soon. 243 00:11:16,023 --> 00:11:17,285 Kurt is taking me to a dance 244 00:11:17,328 --> 00:11:19,766 in Benson Hills. 245 00:11:19,809 --> 00:11:21,463 I wanted to buy a new dress-- 246 00:11:21,506 --> 00:11:22,638 Mm-hmn? 247 00:11:22,682 --> 00:11:24,248 Something Kurt would like. 248 00:11:24,292 --> 00:11:26,686 Feels like I haven't bought a nice dress in years. 249 00:11:29,166 --> 00:11:30,167 I'll tell you what. 250 00:11:30,211 --> 00:11:32,126 Why don't you come inside and try it on? 251 00:11:32,169 --> 00:11:33,693 Oh, I couldn't. 252 00:11:33,780 --> 00:11:36,696 Don't be silly! Of course you can. 253 00:11:36,739 --> 00:11:38,132 I don't know, Rosemary. 254 00:11:38,175 --> 00:11:39,220 The price... 255 00:11:39,307 --> 00:11:41,439 It doesn't cost anything to try it on. 256 00:11:41,483 --> 00:11:42,745 Come on. 257 00:11:42,789 --> 00:11:44,007 What's the harm? 258 00:11:44,094 --> 00:11:46,706 There's the spirit! 259 00:11:52,494 --> 00:11:54,322 When we entered into the agreement, 260 00:11:54,365 --> 00:11:55,802 we thought Hope Valley 261 00:11:55,845 --> 00:11:58,500 had the best growth potential in the area. 262 00:11:58,543 --> 00:12:00,720 Now we think Jameson does. 263 00:12:00,807 --> 00:12:03,505 Well, then put a depot in both towns. 264 00:12:04,811 --> 00:12:06,203 Unfortunately, 265 00:12:06,290 --> 00:12:08,336 that's more than the railroad is willing to invest. 266 00:12:09,729 --> 00:12:11,687 You're a lawyer, aren't you, Mr. Weston? 267 00:12:11,731 --> 00:12:14,472 Chief counsel with the National Pacific. 268 00:12:14,516 --> 00:12:16,692 Didn't they teach contract law where you went to school? 269 00:12:16,736 --> 00:12:18,085 Absolutely, 270 00:12:18,172 --> 00:12:20,435 which is why I know that contracts can be altered, 271 00:12:20,522 --> 00:12:22,654 or even terminated. 272 00:12:22,698 --> 00:12:23,873 Through negotiations, yes, 273 00:12:23,960 --> 00:12:24,961 but that's not what you're doing, 274 00:12:25,005 --> 00:12:25,919 you're dictating. 275 00:12:27,877 --> 00:12:29,705 I'm doing what's best for my client. 276 00:12:29,749 --> 00:12:31,489 And I am trying to do what's best for my town. 277 00:12:31,533 --> 00:12:32,882 And you're doing a fine job. 278 00:12:35,406 --> 00:12:37,582 It's just not going to change anything. 279 00:12:41,195 --> 00:12:43,066 Mr. Weston. 280 00:12:44,372 --> 00:12:46,809 I'd like you to meet with the town, 281 00:12:46,853 --> 00:12:48,985 explain to them why this is happening. 282 00:12:49,029 --> 00:12:50,857 I'm sorry, Mayor. 283 00:12:50,900 --> 00:12:52,467 I'm a lawyer, 284 00:12:52,554 --> 00:12:55,078 I'm not a public relations executive. 285 00:12:57,037 --> 00:12:58,734 Good day. 286 00:13:05,001 --> 00:13:07,395 How are you doing in there, Wilma? 287 00:13:07,438 --> 00:13:08,875 One second. 288 00:13:08,918 --> 00:13:10,006 We're in luck! 289 00:13:10,050 --> 00:13:13,270 it's almost exactly her size. 290 00:13:13,357 --> 00:13:15,403 Look at you! 291 00:13:15,446 --> 00:13:16,273 I could make a few alterations-- 292 00:13:16,317 --> 00:13:18,406 Oh, no, no, no, no! 293 00:13:18,449 --> 00:13:22,236 The dress is absolutely stunning on you. 294 00:13:22,279 --> 00:13:23,454 Really? 295 00:13:27,110 --> 00:13:28,459 It's a beautiful dress. 296 00:13:30,592 --> 00:13:32,899 But I don't think it's a good idea. 297 00:13:34,422 --> 00:13:35,815 Well, since I'm the designer, 298 00:13:35,902 --> 00:13:37,904 I think I should have a say in who gets to wear my dress. 299 00:13:37,947 --> 00:13:39,731 I can honestly say 300 00:13:39,775 --> 00:13:41,559 I wouldn't want anyone to wear it except for you. 301 00:13:43,431 --> 00:13:45,825 We don't have a lot of money. 302 00:13:45,912 --> 00:13:49,350 To be honest, I make most of my family's clothes myself. 303 00:13:50,830 --> 00:13:52,744 Well, what if I gave you my designer discount? 304 00:13:52,788 --> 00:13:54,094 40% off. 305 00:13:55,791 --> 00:13:57,749 Are you sure? 306 00:13:57,793 --> 00:13:59,751 I'm sure. 307 00:13:59,795 --> 00:14:02,406 I didn't think I could ever own something like this. 308 00:14:02,450 --> 00:14:03,755 Is that a yes? 309 00:14:03,799 --> 00:14:05,279 Yes! 310 00:14:05,322 --> 00:14:06,106 I hope Kurt likes it. 311 00:14:06,149 --> 00:14:07,977 Oh, I promise you, Wilma, 312 00:14:08,064 --> 00:14:10,937 he won't even remember his own name 313 00:14:10,980 --> 00:14:12,547 when he sees you in that dress. 314 00:14:16,681 --> 00:14:18,335 Have a great day, everyone! 315 00:14:18,422 --> 00:14:20,250 Be sure to show your parents 316 00:14:20,294 --> 00:14:21,861 your beautiful artwork! 317 00:14:21,948 --> 00:14:23,775 You did a great job. 318 00:14:23,819 --> 00:14:25,908 Anna, may I see your drawing? 319 00:14:28,302 --> 00:14:31,566 Oh... and the one that got torn? 320 00:14:34,003 --> 00:14:35,352 Oh, well, I can see it's very good. 321 00:14:36,527 --> 00:14:38,312 It really was. 322 00:14:38,355 --> 00:14:41,184 I'm really sorry I wrecked your picture, Anna. 323 00:14:41,271 --> 00:14:42,882 You didn't mean to. 324 00:14:42,969 --> 00:14:44,709 Thank you for saying that, Robert. 325 00:14:47,321 --> 00:14:49,105 Thanks, Miss Thatcher. 326 00:14:56,156 --> 00:14:58,636 Being around young people may be exhilarating, 327 00:14:58,680 --> 00:15:00,029 but it's exhausting, too. 328 00:15:00,116 --> 00:15:02,162 How do you keep this up, day after day? 329 00:15:02,249 --> 00:15:03,903 Julie, we need to talk. 330 00:15:03,990 --> 00:15:05,730 About what? 331 00:15:05,817 --> 00:15:07,558 Well, Anna ran home at lunch 332 00:15:07,645 --> 00:15:09,952 because Robert tore her drawing. 333 00:15:09,996 --> 00:15:11,562 Really? She didn't seem that upset about it 334 00:15:11,649 --> 00:15:12,999 at the time. 335 00:15:13,042 --> 00:15:15,305 Well, exactly what happened? 336 00:15:15,349 --> 00:15:16,828 From what I could gather, 337 00:15:16,872 --> 00:15:19,135 Robert was reaching to see Anna's drawing, 338 00:15:19,179 --> 00:15:20,397 and he accidentally ripped it. 339 00:15:20,484 --> 00:15:22,573 But did she seem okay? 340 00:15:24,575 --> 00:15:26,055 I suppose not. 341 00:15:27,578 --> 00:15:29,972 Sometimes, children are reluctant to speak up 342 00:15:30,016 --> 00:15:31,669 when something's bothering them. 343 00:15:31,713 --> 00:15:33,323 You have to do a little digging to find out what's wrong. 344 00:15:33,367 --> 00:15:36,544 Just when I think I'm getting the hang of teaching. 345 00:15:36,587 --> 00:15:37,675 Julie... 346 00:15:37,719 --> 00:15:39,025 mistakes are how we learn. 347 00:15:39,068 --> 00:15:41,201 I apologized to Anna's mother. 348 00:15:41,244 --> 00:15:42,811 Robert apologized to Anna. 349 00:15:42,854 --> 00:15:44,769 We'll move on. 350 00:15:49,731 --> 00:15:50,993 Hey! You take that back. 351 00:15:51,037 --> 00:15:51,951 -Make me. -Take it back! 352 00:15:52,038 --> 00:15:52,864 No! 353 00:15:54,736 --> 00:15:57,173 Robert! Cody! Stop that! Stop it. 354 00:15:57,217 --> 00:15:58,479 Now, what is this all about? 355 00:15:58,522 --> 00:16:00,046 He said my mom was a bad mayor. 356 00:16:00,089 --> 00:16:02,265 What I said was my dad thinks 357 00:16:02,352 --> 00:16:03,701 Mr. Coulter should be mayor 358 00:16:03,745 --> 00:16:05,051 because he'll get us the railroad. 359 00:16:05,094 --> 00:16:06,400 My mom will get us the railroad. 360 00:16:06,487 --> 00:16:07,879 -No, she won't! -Yes, she will! 361 00:16:07,923 --> 00:16:09,620 All right, boys, listen to me, both of you. 362 00:16:09,707 --> 00:16:11,361 There is to be no fighting. 363 00:16:11,405 --> 00:16:13,059 -But he said-- -It doesn't matter what he said! 364 00:16:13,102 --> 00:16:14,321 No fighting, period. 365 00:16:14,364 --> 00:16:15,757 Do you understand? 366 00:16:15,844 --> 00:16:16,888 Yes, Miss Thatcher. 367 00:16:16,932 --> 00:16:18,716 Yes, ma'am. 368 00:16:18,760 --> 00:16:21,371 Now, you two are friends. 369 00:16:21,415 --> 00:16:22,677 It's all right to disagree, 370 00:16:22,720 --> 00:16:23,895 but you can't let what's happening 371 00:16:23,939 --> 00:16:25,549 with the railroad affect your friendship. 372 00:16:28,074 --> 00:16:29,553 Why don't you take your seat, Robert? 373 00:16:29,597 --> 00:16:31,773 Yes, ma'am. 374 00:16:33,775 --> 00:16:34,906 Cody... 375 00:16:34,950 --> 00:16:36,778 I know you want to defend your mom, 376 00:16:36,821 --> 00:16:38,519 and that's admirable, 377 00:16:38,562 --> 00:16:41,130 but fighting doesn't solve anything. 378 00:16:41,217 --> 00:16:43,567 It only leads to more anger and more fighting. 379 00:16:43,611 --> 00:16:45,439 I'm sorry. 380 00:16:47,397 --> 00:16:49,312 Being a mayor is a hard job, 381 00:16:49,399 --> 00:16:51,314 but your mom knows what she's doing. 382 00:16:51,401 --> 00:16:53,534 Okay? 383 00:17:04,545 --> 00:17:08,027 So, are you and Jesse still on a break? 384 00:17:08,114 --> 00:17:10,594 I just want to be sure I'm ready to get serious again. 385 00:17:10,638 --> 00:17:12,292 Mm. I understand. 386 00:17:12,379 --> 00:17:14,511 But does Jesse? 387 00:17:15,991 --> 00:17:19,081 He's trying, but it's hard on him. 388 00:17:19,125 --> 00:17:23,651 Hmm. Men aren't emotionally sophisticated creatures. 389 00:17:23,694 --> 00:17:24,869 Generally, the best you can get out of them 390 00:17:24,956 --> 00:17:26,306 is a blank nod. 391 00:17:26,349 --> 00:17:28,960 But Lee seems to be pretty understanding. 392 00:17:29,004 --> 00:17:30,788 Oh, well, emotions are like a muscle-- 393 00:17:30,832 --> 00:17:33,008 takes work to make them strong. 394 00:17:33,052 --> 00:17:34,096 Lee doesn't realize it, 395 00:17:34,140 --> 00:17:35,445 but I have him doing emotional push-ups 396 00:17:35,489 --> 00:17:36,577 at least twice a day. 397 00:17:36,620 --> 00:17:37,926 Well, it's working. 398 00:17:37,969 --> 00:17:39,406 Fit as a fiddle. 399 00:17:44,802 --> 00:17:46,152 Oh! Mr. and Mrs. Lawson. 400 00:17:46,239 --> 00:17:48,154 What brings you into the shop today? 401 00:17:48,197 --> 00:17:50,460 Perhaps a new suit for you, Mr. Lawson? 402 00:17:50,504 --> 00:17:52,419 I understand you have an anniversary coming up. 403 00:17:52,462 --> 00:17:54,334 Mm, thank you, but we're here to return 404 00:17:54,421 --> 00:17:55,552 a dress my wife bought yesterday. 405 00:17:55,639 --> 00:17:57,728 It's unworn, I hope it's not a problem. 406 00:17:57,815 --> 00:18:00,122 Was there something wrong with it? 407 00:18:00,166 --> 00:18:01,341 No, not at all. 408 00:18:01,428 --> 00:18:02,951 She got a little carried away. 409 00:18:02,994 --> 00:18:04,387 People like us, well, 410 00:18:04,474 --> 00:18:06,128 we don't have the money for fancy clothes like this. 411 00:18:06,172 --> 00:18:08,478 I understand. 412 00:18:08,522 --> 00:18:10,263 It is a shame. 413 00:18:10,306 --> 00:18:12,569 Wilma does look beautiful in this dress. 414 00:18:12,656 --> 00:18:14,919 I'm sure she does. 415 00:18:16,443 --> 00:18:17,879 Very well. 416 00:18:17,966 --> 00:18:18,967 I'll get you your refund. 417 00:18:19,010 --> 00:18:21,143 We appreciate it. 418 00:18:23,493 --> 00:18:25,800 Well, there you are. 419 00:18:27,149 --> 00:18:28,977 Thank you. We should get home now. 420 00:18:32,198 --> 00:18:33,460 Wilma? 421 00:18:33,503 --> 00:18:36,854 I'm really sorry if I caused you any trouble. 422 00:18:36,898 --> 00:18:38,421 It's just the way you looked in that dress-- 423 00:18:38,508 --> 00:18:40,031 You didn't do anything wrong. 424 00:18:40,075 --> 00:18:41,903 We just can't afford it. 425 00:18:51,826 --> 00:18:53,262 Remember-- 426 00:18:53,349 --> 00:18:54,872 I want to see a person 427 00:18:54,916 --> 00:18:57,962 nice and prominent in your landscapes. 428 00:18:59,094 --> 00:19:00,008 Miss Thatcher? 429 00:19:00,051 --> 00:19:02,532 I'm done. 430 00:19:04,708 --> 00:19:06,884 Oh, those are so beautiful. 431 00:19:16,764 --> 00:19:19,070 Thank you so much, girls. 432 00:19:23,074 --> 00:19:26,208 Here you are. A few more for you. 433 00:19:40,266 --> 00:19:41,745 Julie... 434 00:19:41,789 --> 00:19:43,791 why are you giving Laura an "A"? 435 00:19:43,878 --> 00:19:46,054 I don't see a person in that sketch. 436 00:19:46,097 --> 00:19:48,535 Well, look at how beautiful her work is. 437 00:19:48,578 --> 00:19:51,277 Yes, but we have to assess them based on 438 00:19:51,320 --> 00:19:52,539 how well they follow directions. 439 00:19:52,582 --> 00:19:53,888 Come on! Look at it. 440 00:19:53,931 --> 00:19:57,152 I am... and I don't see a person. 441 00:19:59,198 --> 00:20:01,722 Laura didn't include a person 442 00:20:01,765 --> 00:20:03,898 because she isn't as confident drawing them. 443 00:20:03,941 --> 00:20:05,639 We have to guide and encourage her 444 00:20:05,726 --> 00:20:07,641 to go beyond her natural abilities. 445 00:20:07,728 --> 00:20:10,905 A letter grade is just one of the tools of the trade. 446 00:20:13,255 --> 00:20:14,909 You're not doing Laura any favors 447 00:20:14,952 --> 00:20:16,389 by giving her an "A" when she hasn't earned one. 448 00:20:16,432 --> 00:20:18,391 I'm just not getting this. 449 00:20:18,434 --> 00:20:19,566 That's not true! 450 00:20:19,609 --> 00:20:22,569 The children are learning a lot from you, 451 00:20:22,612 --> 00:20:25,049 and they really like you. I can tell. 452 00:20:26,399 --> 00:20:27,835 It's just that, sometimes, 453 00:20:27,922 --> 00:20:29,445 we have to do the difficult thing 454 00:20:29,489 --> 00:20:31,882 for their own good. 455 00:20:34,102 --> 00:20:35,756 This is hard. 456 00:20:35,799 --> 00:20:37,932 Yes... 457 00:20:37,975 --> 00:20:40,021 it can be. 458 00:20:47,507 --> 00:20:49,291 This whole mess with the railroad 459 00:20:49,335 --> 00:20:50,597 is getting out of hand. 460 00:20:50,640 --> 00:20:52,338 The boys will be fine, Abigail. 461 00:20:52,425 --> 00:20:54,035 It's just a part of growing up. 462 00:20:54,122 --> 00:20:55,210 I know, but I still feel responsible 463 00:20:55,297 --> 00:20:56,298 for them fighting. 464 00:20:56,342 --> 00:20:58,300 You? How are you responsible? 465 00:20:58,344 --> 00:20:59,954 After what happened with Ray Wyatt, 466 00:20:59,997 --> 00:21:00,955 I should have been better prepared 467 00:21:00,998 --> 00:21:02,478 to take on the railroad. 468 00:21:02,522 --> 00:21:04,567 Abigail, you have a contract. 469 00:21:04,611 --> 00:21:06,439 No one can blame you for relying on that. 470 00:21:06,482 --> 00:21:08,049 I guess not. 471 00:21:08,136 --> 00:21:09,442 Look, you will find a way 472 00:21:09,485 --> 00:21:11,792 to beat the railroad, I know you will. 473 00:21:11,835 --> 00:21:13,837 You're the best mayor Hope Valley has ever had. 474 00:21:13,881 --> 00:21:15,665 You have to say that. You're my best friend. 475 00:21:15,709 --> 00:21:17,145 And you should know by now 476 00:21:17,188 --> 00:21:20,453 that your best friend would never lie to you. 477 00:21:28,069 --> 00:21:30,637 I just feel awful about Wilma. 478 00:21:30,680 --> 00:21:32,378 She loved that dress. And why wouldn't she? 479 00:21:32,465 --> 00:21:34,075 She looked gorgeous in it. 480 00:21:34,162 --> 00:21:36,338 I want her to have that dress! 481 00:21:36,382 --> 00:21:38,340 Sweetheart, this is about more than just money. 482 00:21:38,384 --> 00:21:39,820 This is about pride. 483 00:21:39,863 --> 00:21:41,648 People like Kurt and Wilma, 484 00:21:41,691 --> 00:21:43,214 they want to make their own way. 485 00:21:43,258 --> 00:21:45,347 They don't-- they don't want to take charity. 486 00:21:45,391 --> 00:21:48,002 Still I wish there was something I could do. 487 00:21:48,045 --> 00:21:50,004 She said she hasn't had a new dress in years. 488 00:21:50,047 --> 00:21:51,179 And do you know, 489 00:21:51,222 --> 00:21:53,790 everything she wears, she makes herself? 490 00:21:55,052 --> 00:21:56,271 Oh-oh. 491 00:21:56,358 --> 00:21:57,664 I know that look. 492 00:21:57,707 --> 00:22:00,188 If Wilma makes clothes for her entire family, 493 00:22:00,231 --> 00:22:02,233 she must be an excellent seamstress. 494 00:22:02,321 --> 00:22:04,845 She could make the very same dress! 495 00:22:04,888 --> 00:22:07,500 And how can she do that? 496 00:22:07,543 --> 00:22:09,371 I'm going to give her the pattern. 497 00:22:09,415 --> 00:22:11,417 Well, is Dottie gonna be okay with that? 498 00:22:11,504 --> 00:22:13,419 Doesn't it hurt her business? 499 00:22:13,506 --> 00:22:15,072 Well, yes.... but-- 500 00:22:15,116 --> 00:22:16,465 you don't understand. 501 00:22:16,509 --> 00:22:18,162 Sometimes, when you see someone 502 00:22:18,206 --> 00:22:19,686 in a piece that you have designed, 503 00:22:19,729 --> 00:22:22,384 you just know it was meant for them. 504 00:22:22,428 --> 00:22:24,473 So this dress was just meant for Wilma? 505 00:22:24,517 --> 00:22:25,648 Yes! 506 00:22:25,692 --> 00:22:27,868 And if I get her the pattern, 507 00:22:27,911 --> 00:22:29,260 she might just finish in time. 508 00:22:29,304 --> 00:22:30,392 In time for what? 509 00:22:30,436 --> 00:22:32,525 To finish it before her anniversary. 510 00:22:32,568 --> 00:22:35,092 I want her night to be special. 511 00:22:35,179 --> 00:22:36,355 She deserves it. 512 00:22:38,922 --> 00:22:41,490 Well, she deserves it. 513 00:22:48,149 --> 00:22:50,369 Cody, you should be in bed by now, young man. 514 00:22:50,412 --> 00:22:53,154 I was just finishing my prayers. 515 00:22:53,241 --> 00:22:54,721 Well, that's a good reason. 516 00:22:57,854 --> 00:22:59,116 Miss Thatcher told me about 517 00:22:59,203 --> 00:23:01,118 what happened in school today. 518 00:23:01,162 --> 00:23:02,946 I'm sorry, Mom. 519 00:23:04,121 --> 00:23:05,906 I'm sorry, too, Cody. 520 00:23:05,949 --> 00:23:07,386 For what? 521 00:23:07,429 --> 00:23:08,430 For putting you and Robert 522 00:23:08,474 --> 00:23:09,431 in the middle of this. 523 00:23:09,475 --> 00:23:11,259 You're just kids. 524 00:23:11,302 --> 00:23:13,609 You're too young to worry about things like the railroad. 525 00:23:13,696 --> 00:23:16,220 I didn't want to fight with him, 526 00:23:16,264 --> 00:23:17,918 but he was being mean to you. 527 00:23:17,961 --> 00:23:20,442 And I appreciate you wanting to stick up for me, 528 00:23:20,486 --> 00:23:21,965 but we talked about this. 529 00:23:22,052 --> 00:23:23,880 I want you to use your words to solve a disagreement, 530 00:23:23,924 --> 00:23:25,099 not your fists. 531 00:23:25,142 --> 00:23:27,928 I know. 532 00:23:27,971 --> 00:23:29,277 You're not mad at me, are you? 533 00:23:29,320 --> 00:23:31,279 Never. 534 00:23:36,110 --> 00:23:37,894 Mom? 535 00:23:37,938 --> 00:23:40,331 I like being on your side. 536 00:23:41,811 --> 00:23:44,335 I love you, Cody. 537 00:23:44,379 --> 00:23:46,294 Get some sleep. 538 00:24:01,048 --> 00:24:04,834 Wilma! Wilma! I'm glad I found you. 539 00:24:04,921 --> 00:24:06,401 Could I talk with you for a moment? 540 00:24:06,488 --> 00:24:07,707 Of course. 541 00:24:07,794 --> 00:24:09,143 If this is about the dress, 542 00:24:09,186 --> 00:24:10,449 I am very sorry about what happened. 543 00:24:10,492 --> 00:24:11,928 Don't be silly, no. 544 00:24:11,972 --> 00:24:13,016 I shouldn't have pushed you into buying it. 545 00:24:13,103 --> 00:24:14,540 It's not your fault. 546 00:24:14,627 --> 00:24:16,629 Your dress was lovely. 547 00:24:16,672 --> 00:24:17,804 But I have to accept 548 00:24:17,847 --> 00:24:20,110 that a nice dress isn't in the cards for me. 549 00:24:20,154 --> 00:24:21,460 Well, what if I told you 550 00:24:21,503 --> 00:24:23,505 there was a way you could have that dress 551 00:24:23,549 --> 00:24:24,854 without paying so much money for it? 552 00:24:26,203 --> 00:24:28,510 These are the patterns for that dress. 553 00:24:28,554 --> 00:24:29,511 You're a good seamstress. 554 00:24:29,598 --> 00:24:30,686 This is nothing you can't handle. 555 00:24:30,730 --> 00:24:32,427 All you need is fabric. 556 00:24:32,514 --> 00:24:34,385 This is so kind of you. 557 00:24:34,473 --> 00:24:36,387 Are you sure this is okay? 558 00:24:36,475 --> 00:24:38,607 It'll be on one condition. 559 00:24:38,651 --> 00:24:40,348 What's that? 560 00:24:40,391 --> 00:24:42,785 You finish it in time for your anniversary. 561 00:24:42,829 --> 00:24:44,526 Then I'd better hurry! 562 00:24:52,012 --> 00:24:53,796 Feel free to stop in again. 563 00:25:01,195 --> 00:25:04,285 Rosemary, I just sold one of your designs 564 00:25:04,372 --> 00:25:05,895 from the traveling collection. 565 00:25:07,418 --> 00:25:08,768 That's wonderful. 566 00:25:10,030 --> 00:25:11,510 You don't sound enthusiastic. 567 00:25:13,424 --> 00:25:15,557 We're partners, aren't we? 568 00:25:15,601 --> 00:25:18,081 Well... yes. 569 00:25:18,168 --> 00:25:21,084 So in the spirit of partnership, 570 00:25:21,128 --> 00:25:22,651 I wanted to tell you 571 00:25:22,695 --> 00:25:26,568 that I may have given away one of our patterns... 572 00:25:26,612 --> 00:25:29,092 to Wilma Lawson. 573 00:25:29,136 --> 00:25:31,181 For free. 574 00:25:31,225 --> 00:25:32,226 Uh, just now. 575 00:25:32,269 --> 00:25:34,358 You may have, 576 00:25:34,402 --> 00:25:36,012 or you did? 577 00:25:36,056 --> 00:25:37,231 She fell in love 578 00:25:37,274 --> 00:25:38,667 with one of our new evening gowns 579 00:25:38,711 --> 00:25:40,016 and she tried it on. 580 00:25:40,060 --> 00:25:41,844 Of course, she looked absolutely beautiful in it. 581 00:25:41,888 --> 00:25:43,672 The day after she bought it, she came back and returned it 582 00:25:43,716 --> 00:25:45,805 because her husband said they couldn't afford it. 583 00:25:45,892 --> 00:25:48,068 So you gave her the pattern 584 00:25:48,111 --> 00:25:49,722 so she could make the dress herself? 585 00:25:49,765 --> 00:25:50,897 Yes. I know, 586 00:25:50,940 --> 00:25:52,376 I should've talked to you about it first. 587 00:25:52,420 --> 00:25:53,595 -It was silly of me. -Rosemary. 588 00:25:53,639 --> 00:25:55,945 But you should've seen the look on her face! 589 00:25:56,032 --> 00:25:57,033 It's their anniversary. 590 00:25:57,077 --> 00:25:58,600 -Rosemary? -All she wanted to do-- 591 00:25:58,687 --> 00:26:00,036 ...was catch her husband's eye. 592 00:26:00,080 --> 00:26:01,908 She needed to have something new to wear. 593 00:26:01,951 --> 00:26:03,692 If you want to dock it from my pay, 594 00:26:03,736 --> 00:26:04,606 I absolutely understand. 595 00:26:04,693 --> 00:26:05,607 Rosemary! 596 00:26:05,694 --> 00:26:07,435 It's fine. 597 00:26:07,478 --> 00:26:08,567 It is? 598 00:26:09,829 --> 00:26:10,873 In fact, you're brilliant. 599 00:26:10,917 --> 00:26:12,048 I am? 600 00:26:12,092 --> 00:26:14,398 This is a completely new market for us. 601 00:26:14,442 --> 00:26:16,226 Why didn't I think of this sooner? 602 00:26:16,270 --> 00:26:19,621 Designer fashion at bargain prices. 603 00:26:19,665 --> 00:26:20,579 Y-Yes... 604 00:26:20,622 --> 00:26:23,103 We can call it... 605 00:26:23,146 --> 00:26:25,105 "sew your own." 606 00:26:25,148 --> 00:26:26,323 We provide the pattern, 607 00:26:26,410 --> 00:26:28,587 the customer buys the fabric. 608 00:26:28,630 --> 00:26:30,893 Oh, this is a can't-miss, Rosemary. Oh! 609 00:26:30,937 --> 00:26:34,027 Just exactly what I had... planned! 610 00:26:34,114 --> 00:26:36,551 Oh! 611 00:26:40,294 --> 00:26:41,948 Here you go. 612 00:26:41,991 --> 00:26:43,253 Thanks, Miss Thatcher. 613 00:26:43,297 --> 00:26:44,907 I got an "A"! 614 00:26:44,951 --> 00:26:46,343 I only got a "B-minus"? 615 00:26:48,302 --> 00:26:50,652 But Hattie got an "A". 616 00:26:50,696 --> 00:26:52,959 I'm afraid you didn't follow directions. 617 00:26:53,002 --> 00:26:54,308 I specifically said 618 00:26:54,351 --> 00:26:56,615 there had to be a person in your landscape. 619 00:26:56,658 --> 00:26:58,312 But a "B-minus"? 620 00:26:58,399 --> 00:27:00,270 I had to mark you down for that, 621 00:27:00,314 --> 00:27:03,796 but the rest is beautiful. 622 00:27:03,839 --> 00:27:06,755 You have the talent to draw a person, Laura. 623 00:27:06,799 --> 00:27:08,670 Just try. 624 00:27:08,714 --> 00:27:10,890 It takes practice. 625 00:27:12,282 --> 00:27:14,197 Yes, Miss Thatcher. 626 00:27:26,993 --> 00:27:28,995 I feel so mean. 627 00:27:29,038 --> 00:27:30,779 Oh, you're not mean. 628 00:27:30,823 --> 00:27:33,347 You're just being a teacher. 629 00:27:37,220 --> 00:27:39,614 So, you are still having a town meeting, 630 00:27:39,658 --> 00:27:41,007 even though the man from the railroad 631 00:27:41,050 --> 00:27:42,051 said he's not going? 632 00:27:42,138 --> 00:27:43,487 Bill promises to get him there. 633 00:27:43,531 --> 00:27:44,488 And if he shows up, 634 00:27:44,532 --> 00:27:46,186 all we can do is state our case. 635 00:27:46,229 --> 00:27:47,753 I have faith. 636 00:27:47,796 --> 00:27:50,407 I wish everyone was as optimistic as you. 637 00:27:50,494 --> 00:27:51,713 Cody tells me 638 00:27:51,757 --> 00:27:52,801 that the children 639 00:27:52,845 --> 00:27:54,498 have been talking about the meeting. 640 00:27:54,542 --> 00:27:56,500 They've been asking me about it, too. 641 00:27:56,544 --> 00:27:57,676 I think they're all scared 642 00:27:57,719 --> 00:27:58,851 about what it means for the town 643 00:27:58,894 --> 00:28:00,243 and their families. 644 00:28:00,330 --> 00:28:01,375 I've tried to put their minds at ease, 645 00:28:01,418 --> 00:28:02,855 but you know children. 646 00:28:02,942 --> 00:28:03,856 Well, I hate to think 647 00:28:03,943 --> 00:28:04,900 about them sitting at home, 648 00:28:04,987 --> 00:28:06,597 worrying about it. 649 00:28:06,685 --> 00:28:08,730 Maybe I could spend some time 650 00:28:08,774 --> 00:28:10,210 with them tonight, during the meeting. 651 00:28:10,253 --> 00:28:11,472 We could do an activity, 652 00:28:11,515 --> 00:28:12,821 take their minds off things? 653 00:28:12,865 --> 00:28:14,214 No, we couldn't ask you to do that. 654 00:28:14,257 --> 00:28:16,346 And besides, you should be at the meeting, too. 655 00:28:16,390 --> 00:28:18,174 I want to be with my students. 656 00:28:18,218 --> 00:28:21,047 Okay. Why don't you do it at the cafe? 657 00:28:21,134 --> 00:28:22,222 I'll bake some cookies. 658 00:28:34,103 --> 00:28:35,365 What's this? 659 00:28:35,409 --> 00:28:36,715 A citation. 660 00:28:36,758 --> 00:28:38,020 Your car's illegally parked. 661 00:28:38,064 --> 00:28:39,239 What? 662 00:28:39,282 --> 00:28:40,719 No, it's a town ordinance. 663 00:28:40,762 --> 00:28:41,850 No parking your car on city streets 664 00:28:41,894 --> 00:28:42,982 more than 24 hours. 665 00:28:43,025 --> 00:28:44,070 This is ridiculous! 666 00:28:44,157 --> 00:28:45,245 You know as well as I do 667 00:28:45,332 --> 00:28:46,550 that this car wasn't running. 668 00:28:46,594 --> 00:28:48,509 In fact, I think you sabotaged it. 669 00:28:49,771 --> 00:28:51,686 Well, there'll be a judge in town in a few days 670 00:28:51,730 --> 00:28:53,819 to hear this outrageous accusation. 671 00:28:53,862 --> 00:28:56,038 I'll just pay the fine and go. 672 00:28:57,257 --> 00:28:58,867 You bribing me? 673 00:28:58,911 --> 00:29:01,435 No, I said I would pay the fine. 674 00:29:01,522 --> 00:29:04,046 Sounded like a bribe. 675 00:29:04,090 --> 00:29:05,395 What is it you want? 676 00:29:05,439 --> 00:29:07,833 I'd like a little justice in the world, Mr. Weston. 677 00:29:07,876 --> 00:29:09,617 Seems like we're in short supply. 678 00:29:11,793 --> 00:29:14,753 Do you think that if I go to this town hall meeting, 679 00:29:14,796 --> 00:29:16,711 that bad things will stop happening to me? 680 00:29:16,755 --> 00:29:18,452 I've been known to be a betting man. 681 00:29:18,539 --> 00:29:21,716 My wager would be... yes. 682 00:29:37,166 --> 00:29:39,081 Good evening, Mr. Lawson! 683 00:29:39,125 --> 00:29:40,213 Evening. 684 00:29:40,256 --> 00:29:41,475 You haven't seen my wife around, have you? 685 00:29:41,562 --> 00:29:43,651 She left me a note, wanting me to meet her here. 686 00:29:43,694 --> 00:29:45,000 I just spoke with her. 687 00:29:45,087 --> 00:29:46,959 She wanted me to tell you she'd be along any minute. 688 00:29:47,002 --> 00:29:49,222 Oh. All right. 689 00:29:49,265 --> 00:29:50,658 I heard you two are celebrating 690 00:29:50,745 --> 00:29:52,486 your anniversary this evening. 691 00:29:52,529 --> 00:29:53,617 How many years? 692 00:29:53,661 --> 00:29:54,793 Ten years. 693 00:29:54,836 --> 00:29:55,837 Oh! Congratulations 694 00:29:55,924 --> 00:29:56,969 I'm sure they've been very happy. 695 00:29:57,056 --> 00:29:57,970 Oh, they have. 696 00:29:58,057 --> 00:29:59,928 Uh, where exactly is Wilma? 697 00:29:59,972 --> 00:30:01,495 We have to be getting on to Benson Hills soon. 698 00:30:01,538 --> 00:30:03,105 She's just making 699 00:30:03,149 --> 00:30:04,280 a few adjustments in the dress shop. 700 00:30:04,324 --> 00:30:06,892 Adjustments? To what? 701 00:30:06,935 --> 00:30:09,416 Well... take a look for yourself. 702 00:30:20,514 --> 00:30:22,777 What do you think? 703 00:30:22,821 --> 00:30:24,474 Wilma, we talked about this. 704 00:30:24,518 --> 00:30:26,215 It's not the same dress. 705 00:30:26,302 --> 00:30:27,826 I made this myself, 706 00:30:27,869 --> 00:30:29,610 with Rosemary's help. 707 00:30:30,785 --> 00:30:32,004 Don't you like it? 708 00:30:32,091 --> 00:30:34,876 Oh, honey, it's not about whether or not I like it. 709 00:30:34,963 --> 00:30:36,486 The way you looked at me just now, 710 00:30:36,530 --> 00:30:37,705 when I walked over here... 711 00:30:37,792 --> 00:30:40,099 I miss that. 712 00:30:43,493 --> 00:30:45,452 You don't need a dress to be beautiful... 713 00:30:46,670 --> 00:30:47,933 but I gotta say... 714 00:30:47,976 --> 00:30:50,718 this one is really nice. 715 00:30:50,761 --> 00:30:52,459 And you look handsome as ever. 716 00:30:52,502 --> 00:30:53,677 We'd better get going, 717 00:30:53,721 --> 00:30:55,505 if we want to make it to Benson Hills in time. 718 00:30:55,549 --> 00:30:56,680 You don't have to worry about a thing. 719 00:30:56,724 --> 00:30:59,553 Your ride... approaches. 720 00:30:59,596 --> 00:31:00,641 Our ride? 721 00:31:03,992 --> 00:31:06,516 It's a special night. 722 00:31:06,560 --> 00:31:08,954 We wanted you to ride in style. 723 00:31:08,997 --> 00:31:10,564 Oh! 724 00:31:15,525 --> 00:31:17,353 Come on in. 725 00:31:19,660 --> 00:31:21,662 Okay, here we go. 726 00:31:21,705 --> 00:31:22,881 Don't worry. 727 00:31:22,924 --> 00:31:24,970 He drives for me at the mill all the time, 728 00:31:25,013 --> 00:31:26,928 and I'm sure he'll be very careful. 729 00:31:28,190 --> 00:31:29,888 Won't you? 730 00:31:29,931 --> 00:31:31,280 -Of course! -Right. 731 00:31:35,502 --> 00:31:37,373 Happy Anniversary! 732 00:31:37,417 --> 00:31:39,419 Be careful with my car! 733 00:31:44,337 --> 00:31:45,686 And we are all going to suffer 734 00:31:45,729 --> 00:31:47,601 if you don't build that depot like you promised. 735 00:31:47,644 --> 00:31:49,864 Thank you, Ned. 736 00:31:49,908 --> 00:31:51,866 I'm relying on it. 737 00:31:51,910 --> 00:31:54,347 I just moved my dress shop into a larger space. 738 00:31:57,045 --> 00:31:59,700 Look, we're all worried about our economic interests. 739 00:31:59,743 --> 00:32:01,702 Unfortunately, the railroad's interests 740 00:32:01,745 --> 00:32:04,444 dictate building the depot in Jameson. 741 00:32:09,057 --> 00:32:11,799 Would anyone like to hear another story? 742 00:32:11,886 --> 00:32:13,366 [kids, grumbling]: No. 743 00:32:13,409 --> 00:32:14,889 How long do you think the meeting will be, 744 00:32:14,933 --> 00:32:16,021 Miss Thatcher? 745 00:32:16,064 --> 00:32:18,458 I don't know... but what I do know, 746 00:32:18,545 --> 00:32:19,894 is that none of your parents 747 00:32:19,938 --> 00:32:22,549 would want you to worry about anything. 748 00:32:22,592 --> 00:32:23,550 But my dad is worried! 749 00:32:25,291 --> 00:32:26,814 My parents don't want to leave Hope Valley. 750 00:32:26,901 --> 00:32:28,033 -Mine either! 751 00:32:28,076 --> 00:32:29,295 Why isn't the railroad building a depot? 752 00:32:29,382 --> 00:32:31,210 Yeah! 753 00:32:31,253 --> 00:32:32,646 Yeah, didn't they make a promise? 754 00:32:32,733 --> 00:32:35,736 They signed a contract, which is like giving their word. 755 00:32:35,779 --> 00:32:37,216 Then why won't they build it? 756 00:32:37,259 --> 00:32:38,043 Yeah! 757 00:32:38,086 --> 00:32:39,131 I wish we could see 758 00:32:39,218 --> 00:32:40,393 what's going on in that meeting. 759 00:32:40,436 --> 00:32:41,742 Me too. 760 00:32:41,785 --> 00:32:43,222 Wait. Could we, Miss Thatcher? 761 00:32:43,265 --> 00:32:44,266 -Could we? -Yeah! 762 00:32:46,790 --> 00:32:48,401 You know... 763 00:32:48,444 --> 00:32:51,404 it's time we showed Mr. Weston just how much this means to us. 764 00:32:51,447 --> 00:32:53,014 Follow me. 765 00:32:53,101 --> 00:32:55,060 -Yeah! 766 00:32:56,409 --> 00:32:57,758 I agreed to attend this meeting, 767 00:32:57,801 --> 00:32:58,715 but it's getting late. 768 00:33:03,459 --> 00:33:06,810 Unless someone has something new to add...? 769 00:33:08,508 --> 00:33:09,335 I do. 770 00:33:12,860 --> 00:33:14,601 As a businessman, 771 00:33:14,644 --> 00:33:18,605 I, uh, cannot fault you for valuing profits, 772 00:33:18,648 --> 00:33:19,998 but you need know 773 00:33:20,041 --> 00:33:21,347 that this decision 774 00:33:21,434 --> 00:33:22,739 will affect your bottom line. 775 00:33:24,132 --> 00:33:26,787 If the railroad reneges on its promise 776 00:33:26,830 --> 00:33:28,789 to build a depot here in Hope Valley, 777 00:33:28,832 --> 00:33:31,270 the sawmill will no longer use the railroad 778 00:33:31,313 --> 00:33:32,445 to transport its lumber. 779 00:33:32,488 --> 00:33:35,143 [Weston, scoffing]: Don't be ridiculous. 780 00:33:35,187 --> 00:33:36,797 How will you get your lumber to market? 781 00:33:36,840 --> 00:33:37,972 The old-fashioned way. 782 00:33:38,016 --> 00:33:39,234 Horse and wagon. 783 00:33:40,670 --> 00:33:42,150 Your costs will go through the roof. 784 00:33:42,237 --> 00:33:44,457 Mm-hmm. And the money that you've already laid out 785 00:33:44,500 --> 00:33:46,328 to build a spur line to my sawmill 786 00:33:46,372 --> 00:33:48,809 that's out the window, too. 787 00:33:48,852 --> 00:33:49,940 But you're right. 788 00:33:49,984 --> 00:33:52,117 I will make less money. 789 00:33:52,160 --> 00:33:54,858 But there are things in this world 790 00:33:54,902 --> 00:33:56,295 that are more important than money. 791 00:33:58,819 --> 00:34:00,299 Like doing the right thing. 792 00:34:14,443 --> 00:34:15,488 I love you. 793 00:34:15,531 --> 00:34:17,098 Mr. Coulter... 794 00:34:17,185 --> 00:34:18,882 I don't have a choice, 795 00:34:18,926 --> 00:34:21,320 so if you want to run your sawmill into the ground, 796 00:34:21,363 --> 00:34:22,451 that's-- that's your business. 797 00:34:25,367 --> 00:34:27,891 Unless there's anything else... 798 00:34:36,770 --> 00:34:38,467 I have something I'd like to say. 799 00:34:38,511 --> 00:34:41,209 Now, before you close the railroad office 800 00:34:41,253 --> 00:34:42,515 and leave us for good, 801 00:34:42,558 --> 00:34:44,038 I thought you should have a look 802 00:34:44,082 --> 00:34:46,867 at the faces of those most affected by your decision. 803 00:34:51,872 --> 00:34:54,135 [Elizabeth, forcefully]: Look at them... please. 804 00:35:00,707 --> 00:35:05,103 Now, these children are not numbers on a financial sheet. 805 00:35:05,146 --> 00:35:07,279 They are the future of Hope Valley, 806 00:35:07,366 --> 00:35:08,715 and this is their home. 807 00:35:08,758 --> 00:35:11,326 And the consequences of your actions will live on 808 00:35:11,370 --> 00:35:13,546 long after you've driven away, counting your money. 809 00:35:13,589 --> 00:35:17,289 So, if you are determined to break your promise, 810 00:35:17,376 --> 00:35:18,855 the very least you can do 811 00:35:18,899 --> 00:35:20,509 is look these children in the eyes 812 00:35:20,553 --> 00:35:22,468 and explain to them why. 813 00:35:24,774 --> 00:35:26,602 I'd like to say something, too. 814 00:35:29,083 --> 00:35:30,737 Cody... 815 00:35:30,780 --> 00:35:32,304 Yes, of course, go right ahead. 816 00:35:39,746 --> 00:35:41,139 My mom told me 817 00:35:41,182 --> 00:35:43,576 I should solve things with my words and not my fists, 818 00:35:43,619 --> 00:35:45,012 so that's what I want to do. 819 00:35:46,970 --> 00:35:49,582 My name is Cody Stanton. 820 00:35:49,625 --> 00:35:50,931 It used to be Cody Hastings, 821 00:35:50,974 --> 00:35:52,454 but then my parents died 822 00:35:52,541 --> 00:35:54,413 and my sister and I were orphans. 823 00:35:54,456 --> 00:35:57,242 Miss Abigail adopted us. 824 00:35:57,285 --> 00:35:58,939 She didn't have to, but she did, 825 00:35:58,982 --> 00:36:02,072 and she made a promise to us, 826 00:36:02,116 --> 00:36:04,031 that she would love us, and raise us, 827 00:36:04,118 --> 00:36:06,033 and teach us right from wrong. 828 00:36:06,120 --> 00:36:08,644 And she's done that, every day. 829 00:36:08,731 --> 00:36:11,125 Miss Thatcher is my teacher. 830 00:36:11,169 --> 00:36:13,693 And she's taught me that my word means everything, 831 00:36:13,780 --> 00:36:16,130 that it's more important than money or being popular, 832 00:36:16,174 --> 00:36:18,741 so I try not to make any promises I can't keep. 833 00:36:18,785 --> 00:36:20,439 And, well, 834 00:36:20,482 --> 00:36:22,136 I know the railroad isn't a man, 835 00:36:22,180 --> 00:36:23,268 but you are. 836 00:36:23,311 --> 00:36:26,096 And it seems to me that if a promise is made, 837 00:36:26,140 --> 00:36:27,794 it should be kept, 838 00:36:27,837 --> 00:36:29,622 so I think the railroad should keep their promise, 839 00:36:29,665 --> 00:36:31,450 like everyone else is supposed to do. 840 00:36:56,997 --> 00:36:58,216 All right, everyone, 841 00:36:58,303 --> 00:37:00,305 we have a busy day today, so let's get started. 842 00:37:00,348 --> 00:37:02,872 Would you all please open up your readers? 843 00:37:02,959 --> 00:37:05,310 Could I say a few words, Miss Thatcher? 844 00:37:05,353 --> 00:37:07,660 Of course, Miss Thatcher. 845 00:37:09,531 --> 00:37:11,229 First of all, 846 00:37:11,316 --> 00:37:12,795 I want to thank you 847 00:37:12,839 --> 00:37:14,623 for welcoming me into your classroom. 848 00:37:14,667 --> 00:37:18,236 I have learned so many things in my time here. 849 00:37:18,279 --> 00:37:19,628 Well, I learned that teaching 850 00:37:19,672 --> 00:37:22,544 is one of the most challenging... 851 00:37:22,631 --> 00:37:23,980 and rewarding 852 00:37:24,024 --> 00:37:26,548 professions there is. 853 00:37:26,635 --> 00:37:29,551 It requires so many different skills. 854 00:37:29,638 --> 00:37:31,074 It's a calling. 855 00:37:31,161 --> 00:37:32,859 And it's not for everyone. 856 00:37:32,902 --> 00:37:34,208 So... 857 00:37:34,252 --> 00:37:35,644 ...with that in mind, 858 00:37:35,688 --> 00:37:38,517 I'm announcing that, after today, 859 00:37:38,560 --> 00:37:40,997 I will no longer be your apprentice teacher. 860 00:37:41,041 --> 00:37:42,869 -Oh! -Aw... 861 00:37:42,912 --> 00:37:44,827 Instead... 862 00:37:44,871 --> 00:37:47,700 I will be pursuing my true destiny, 863 00:37:47,743 --> 00:37:49,876 which is to be an artist. 864 00:37:49,919 --> 00:37:52,182 [all, still disappointed]: Oh... 865 00:37:52,226 --> 00:37:54,184 Are you sure this is what you want? 866 00:37:54,228 --> 00:37:56,491 I'm sure. 867 00:37:56,535 --> 00:37:59,320 Well, we'll miss you, won't we, class? 868 00:37:59,364 --> 00:38:01,540 [children, resoundingly]: Yeah! 869 00:38:01,583 --> 00:38:03,411 Oh! I'll miss you, too. 870 00:38:05,065 --> 00:38:06,719 Why don't you all continue reading 871 00:38:06,762 --> 00:38:08,590 where we left off yesterday, all right? 872 00:38:14,248 --> 00:38:15,249 Julie... 873 00:38:15,293 --> 00:38:16,381 how did you make this decision? 874 00:38:16,424 --> 00:38:18,600 Teaching art in your classroom 875 00:38:18,687 --> 00:38:20,733 made me realize something-- 876 00:38:20,776 --> 00:38:23,039 that the thing that I most want to do with my life 877 00:38:23,083 --> 00:38:25,085 has been under my nose all along. 878 00:38:25,128 --> 00:38:26,695 Well, I'm so happy for you. 879 00:38:26,739 --> 00:38:29,437 But I want you to know something-- 880 00:38:29,524 --> 00:38:33,354 I think you could have been an excellent teacher. 881 00:38:33,398 --> 00:38:36,401 You're the teacher in the family, Elizabeth. 882 00:38:36,444 --> 00:38:37,619 I need to find out 883 00:38:37,706 --> 00:38:39,752 if I have what it takes to be the artist. 884 00:38:39,795 --> 00:38:42,320 I'm willing to bet you do. 885 00:38:47,063 --> 00:38:48,717 Sorry she's late. 886 00:38:51,329 --> 00:38:52,373 It's no problem. 887 00:38:52,417 --> 00:38:53,505 Laura, why don't you take your seat? 888 00:38:54,984 --> 00:38:58,248 Laura was up late, working on a drawing of me. 889 00:38:58,292 --> 00:38:59,902 Oh! 890 00:38:59,946 --> 00:39:01,121 She's really quite good. 891 00:39:01,164 --> 00:39:02,862 Yeah, she is. 892 00:39:07,170 --> 00:39:09,390 Sorry. Um... 893 00:39:09,434 --> 00:39:12,132 could I just look at that, please? 894 00:39:13,307 --> 00:39:14,308 Oh. Sure. 895 00:39:14,352 --> 00:39:16,092 Thank you. 896 00:39:42,162 --> 00:39:43,642 Lee! What's going on? 897 00:39:43,729 --> 00:39:45,165 Just got word this morning-- 898 00:39:45,208 --> 00:39:48,037 the railroad needs wood to start building the new depot! 899 00:39:48,124 --> 00:39:49,996 Oh! We did it! 900 00:39:50,039 --> 00:39:51,606 We did it! 901 00:40:04,967 --> 00:40:05,968 Just hang on a second. 902 00:40:07,187 --> 00:40:09,668 Mr. Weston, you changed your mind? 903 00:40:09,711 --> 00:40:14,237 Actually, your whole town changed it for me. 904 00:40:14,324 --> 00:40:15,761 We're a strong community. 905 00:40:15,804 --> 00:40:17,284 That you are. 906 00:40:17,327 --> 00:40:20,026 And you should be very proud of your son. 907 00:40:20,069 --> 00:40:22,158 I am. 908 00:40:22,202 --> 00:40:24,073 You know, he and I have something in common. 909 00:40:25,379 --> 00:40:27,468 I was an orphan, too. 910 00:40:27,512 --> 00:40:32,038 And when he talked about how you kept your word to him, 911 00:40:32,125 --> 00:40:35,084 to adopt him, to... 912 00:40:35,171 --> 00:40:37,043 raise him right, 913 00:40:37,086 --> 00:40:40,133 it really got me thinking about my own life. 914 00:40:40,176 --> 00:40:41,700 I wasn't as lucky as him. 915 00:40:41,787 --> 00:40:44,616 Well, you seem to have done pretty well for yourself. 916 00:40:46,226 --> 00:40:48,315 Our childhood never leaves us. 917 00:40:48,358 --> 00:40:49,534 That's why it's nice 918 00:40:49,621 --> 00:40:51,579 to have a loving hand to help show you the way. 919 00:40:54,277 --> 00:40:56,802 I wired National Pacific 920 00:40:56,845 --> 00:40:59,935 and I got them to agree to honor the contract. 921 00:41:00,022 --> 00:41:01,546 We're going to build a depot here 922 00:41:01,589 --> 00:41:04,374 and in Jameson. 923 00:41:04,418 --> 00:41:05,985 Thank you. 924 00:41:06,028 --> 00:41:07,682 I'm sure your investment will pay off. 925 00:41:09,205 --> 00:41:11,860 You're a great Mayor, Mrs. Stanton... 926 00:41:11,904 --> 00:41:13,558 and an even better parent. 927 00:41:21,043 --> 00:41:22,044 Elizabeth! What's wrong? 928 00:41:22,088 --> 00:41:23,176 The battle's coming to a head 929 00:41:23,219 --> 00:41:24,394 in the Northern Territories. 930 00:41:24,438 --> 00:41:26,440 There's a fierce fight going on, 931 00:41:26,484 --> 00:41:29,095 and the Mounties have had a lot of casualties. 932 00:41:29,182 --> 00:41:31,184 Oh, Elizabeth. 933 00:41:32,446 --> 00:41:34,579 It's going to be okay. 934 00:41:34,622 --> 00:41:37,103 I hope so.