BELLS RING DRAMATIC MUSIC 'TARA'S THEME' PLAYS Supertext Subtitles Copyright 1992 Australian Caption Centre www.able.co.nz Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. Able 2010 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Who cares if we're expelled from college? The war's starting any day. Those fool Yankees WANT a war! We'll show 'em! Fiddle-dee-dee. War! War talk's spoiling all the fun. I get so bored! Besides, there won't be any war. No war?! Of course there will. Mention war once more and I'll go inside! Scarlett! Don't you want war? Wait a minute, honey, please! We'll talk about something else. Well... But remember... ..I warned you. We'll talk about tomorrow's barbecue at the Wilkes's. You're eating with us, aren't you? Well, I'll think about that tomorrow. And we want all your waltzes. Promise? I'd love to. Yoo-hoo! If only they weren't all taken already. Oh, honey! We'll tell you a secret. Who about? Melanie Hamilton from Atlanta. Ashley Wilkes's cousin. Who wants to know a secret about her? We heard... Ashley's gonna marry her. Wilkeses always marry their cousins. Do we get those waltzes? Yes. (Brothers shout excitedly) It can't be true. Ashley loves ME! Scarlett! What has gotten into her? Did we say something? Where you going without your shawl?! Why didn't you invite them gentlemen to supper? You ain't got no more manners than a field hand! Come in before you catch your death! No, I'm waiting for Pa! Come on in here! Come on! Mmm, mmm, mmm! BELL TOLLS Quittin' time! Who says so? I do. I says when it's quittin' time. Quittin' time! QUITTIN' TIIIIIIIIIME! No horse can match you! (Scarlett laughs) Pa, so proud of yourself you are! Well, Scarlett O'Hara, you've been spying on me! You'll tell your mother I was jumping. I'm no tattletale. But after you broke your knee last year... My daughter won't tell me when to jump. It's my neck. How are the Wilkeses over at Twelve Oaks? Getting ready for the barbecue and talking of war. Was...was anyone else there? Their cousin, Melanie Hamilton, and her brother, Charles. She's a ninny and I hate her. Ashley doesn't think so. Ashley couldn't like her! What's your interest in this? It's...nothing. Let's go into the house. Has he asked you to marry him? No. John Wilkes told me that Ashley's going to marry Miss Melanie. It'll be announced tomorrow night. I don't believe it! Where are you off to?! Scarlett! Have you been running after a man who's not in love with you when you might have anyone?! No. It's just a surprise. Don't be jerking your chin at me. If Ashley wanted to marry you, I'd say yes. But you wouldn't be happy. I would! Who you marry is unimportant, if he's a Southerner. I'd leave Tara to you. Tara doesn't mean anything to... You're saying that land doesn't mean anything to you? Land is the only thing worth fighting for. Nothing else lasts. You talk like an Irishman. I'm proud to be Irish. And you're half Irish too. To Irish people, the land is like their mother. But you're just a child. You'll love the land. There's no getting away from it. 'TARA'S THEME' PLAYS DOGS BARK Miss Scarlett, Miss Suellen, Miss Carreen, your ma's home! She's waiting on white trash instead of eating supper! Start the fire! Miss Ellen's wearing herself out! Pork, take the lamp out. Mr Gerald, Miss Ellen's home. Wearing herself out. DOGS BARK Shut up, dogs! Get up, boy! Miss Ellen's coming! Get out there! We was worried, Miss Ellen. It's alright, Pork, I'm home. Mrs O'Hara, we finished ploughing the creek bottom. What should we do tomorrow? I've been at Emmie Slattery's bedside. Your child has been born. My child, ma'am? I don't understand. Has been born and mercifully has died. Goodnight, Mr Wilkerson. I fixed your supper myself. After prayers, Mammy. Yes'm. Mr O'Hara, we must dismiss Jonas Wilkerson. But he's the best overseer in the county. He must go tomorrow! But... No! Yes. The Yankee Wilkerson and white trash Slattery? We'll discuss it later. Yes. Father, Scarlett's dress is prettier than mine! I want to wear Scarlett's green dress. No, Suellen, your pink gown's lovely. Mother... You may wear my garnets. Can't I stay up tomorrow? Scarlett, you look tired. I'm worried about you. Why, I'm alright, Ma. Why can't I attend the ball? I'm 13! You'll go to the barbecue. I didn't want it, anyway. Hush! Girls, girls! ..and to all the saints that I have sinned exceedingly, through my fault, through my most grievous fault... ALL: I beseech the blessed Mary, blessed Michael the archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul and all the saints... Ashley doesn't know I love him. I'll tell him and then he can't marry. The almighty and merciful Lord... Grant us pardon, absolution and remission of our sins. Amen. Ow! Just hold on and suck in! Mammy, here's Miss Scarlett's victuals. I won't eat a bite. You is gonna eat every mouthful of this! No, I'm not! We're late already. What you wearing? There! You can't show your bosom before three o'clock! I'll tell your ma! If you do, I won't eat! Well... Keep your shawl on. I ain't want you getting freckled after putting all that buttermilk on you. Be good and eat just a little! No, I'm going to do my eating at the barbecue. You can tell a lady by the way she eats in front of folks like a bird. I don't want you gobbling like a hog! Fiddle-dee-dee! Ashley said he likes girls with healthy appetites. Saying and thinking are different things. I ain't noticed Mr Ashley proposing to you. Don't eat too fast! It'll come back up again. Catching a husband's so silly. GERALD: Scarlett, be down here by the time I count 10! I'm coming, Pa! One...two... ..three...four...five... ..six... Oh! My stay is so tight, I can't eat without belching! Well! Well, John Wilkes! It's a grand day! So it seems. Where is Mrs O'Hara? Settling accounts. She'll be along tonight. Welcome to Twelve Oaks. Thank you kindly, India. Your daughter's getting prettier every day. India, we must greet the O'Hara girls. That Scarlett throws herself at Ashley. That's your brother's business. Remember your duties as hostess. Good morning, girls. You're looking lovely. Good morning, Scarlett. India, what a lovely dress. Perfectly lovely. You look quite stunning. Morning, Miss Scarlett. Good morning. You look mighty fine! Howdy, Miss Scarlett. Ashley! Scarlett, my dear! I've been looking for you everywhere. I must tell you something. Can we go somewhere quiet? Yes. I have news too. Something I hope you'll be glad to hear. Say hello to my cousin Melanie. Must we? She wants to see you. Melanie, here's Scarlett. Scarlett! I'm so glad to see you. Melanie, what a surprise! You must stay a few days. I'll stay long enough for us to become friends. We'll keep her here. We'll make a fuss. If anybody knows how to give a girl a good time, it's Ashley. Scarlett, you have so much life. I wish I were like you. Don't say things you don't mean. Nobody could accuse Melanie of insincerity, could they? Ashley never means a word he says to any girl. Charles Hamilton, you handsome old thing, you! But, Miss O'Hara... You shouldn't have come down just to break my heart. She's only after him because he is your beau. We must eat barbecue together. Don't go philandering with any other girl! I won't, Miss O'Hara. I couldn't! Frank Kennedy, you look dashing with those whiskers! Oh, thank you, Miss Scarlett! I said I couldn't eat with Charles because I promised you. Look, she's after your beau now. That's mighty flattering of you. I'll see what I can do. You're sparking your sister's beau? As if I couldn't get one better. You handsome old things! No, I'm mad at you. Why, honey? You've been ignoring me. I wanted to eat with you! You will, Scarlett! Of course! Which of you two is the handsomest? I couldn't sleep thinking about it. Oh, shucks! I'm sorry, my dear. Cathleen, who is that? Who? That man looking at us. The nasty dark one. Don't you know? Rhett Butler, from Charleston. He has a terrible reputation. He looks as if he's seeing me naked. Well, my dear, he isn't received. His folks in Charleston won't speak to him. He was expelled from West Point. And he refused to marry a girl. Tell, tell! He took her out without a chaperone and refused to marry her. No, but she was still ruined. Ashley. Happy? So happy. You belong here. As if it was imagined for you. I like belonging to what you love. You love Twelve Oaks? Yes, I love it as... ..more than a house. It's a whole world that is graceful and beautiful. It's may not last...forever. You're afraid of what war will bring. We need not be afraid for us. War cannot come into our world. Whatever comes, I'll love you just as I do now, until I die. (All laugh) This is better than sitting at a table. I'd only have two sides there. I'll get dessert. I will! Allow me! I think... ..mmm... I think Charles Hamilton may get it. Oh, thank you, Miss O'Hara. Thank you! Go get it! Isn't he lucky?! Miss O'Hara, I... I love you. I... I'm not hungry. Why must I take a nap? Ladies take naps at parties. It's high time you started behaving yourself. I never saw Yankee girls taking naps. There ain't no Yankee girls here! Ashley wasn't paying much attention to you, Scarlett. Mind your own business. You'll lose old whisker-face Kennedy! Ashley's engagement will be announced tonight! You don't know! Nagh! Nagh! Miss Scarlett, Miss Suellen, you should behave yourself! You's old enough to act like ladies! Who cares?! FLOORBOARD CREAKS GERALD: We've borne enough Yankee insults. We'll keep our slaves whatever they think. Georgia had sovereign rights to secede. MAN: That's right. The South must use arms! Fire on the Yankees. Force them to fight. There's no other way. They can ask for peace. The situation's simple - the Yankees can't fight. There'll be no battle. They'll run away! One Southerner can lick 20 Yankees. Gentlemen always fight better than rattle. Gentlemen fight better than rattle. What says our Captain? If Georgia fights, I go with her. I hope the Yankees leave the Union in peace. They insulted us! You don't want war? Wars have caused the world's miseries. When the wars were over, no-one knew what they were about. Why, Ashley... Mr Butler's been up North. Don't you agree with us? It's hard winning wars with words. What do you mean? The South has no cannon factories. What difference does that make? It makes a lot of difference. You're hinting the Yankees can lick us? The Yankees are better equipped than we. They've got factories, shipyards, coalmines! Their fleet could bottle up our harbours. We've only got cotton, slaves and...arrogance. That's treacherous! I refuse to listen! I'm sorry the truth offends you. Apologies aren't enough. You were dismissed from West Point and you aren't received by any family in Charleston! I apologise again for all my shortcomings. You won't mind me looking over your place? I'm spoiling everybody's brandy, cigars and...dreams of victory. That's what you could expect from Rhett Butler. You really pushed him. He refused to fight! He didn't take advantage of you. Take advantage? He's one of the best shots in the country. I'll show him! Don't. You may be needed for more important fighting, Charles. Excuse me. Mr Butler's our guest. I'll show him around. DISCUSSION HEATS UP Ashley! Ashley. Scarlett. Who are you hiding from in here? Ah... What are you up to? Why aren't you upstairs resting with the other girls? What is this, Scarlett? A secret? Oh, Ashley! Ashley, I love you! Scarlett. I love you - I do! Isn't it enough you've gathered every other man's heart today? You've always had mine. Don't tease me. Have I your heart? I love you. Hush! You'll hate me for hearing such things. I can never hate you. You care about me. You DO care, don't you? Yes, I care. Can't we forget we said these things? How CAN we? Don't you want to marry me? I'm marrying Melanie. Not if you care for me! Why make me say hurtful things? How can I make you understand? You don't know what marriage means. I love you. You don't love Melanie! She's like me, Scarlett. She's part of my blood. But you love ME! I can't help it. I lack your passion for life. But we're too different to have a successful marriage. Admit it, you're afraid to marry me. You'd rather live with that fool and raise brats like her! You mustn't say that! You can't stop me. You led me on! Be fair! I never at... You did, it's true! I'll always hate you! There's nothing bad enough to call you! (Whistles) (Gasps) Has the war started? You should have made your presence known! During that beautiful love scene? That wouldn't have been tactful. Your secret's safe with me. You're no gentleman! And you're no lady! But ladies have never held any charm for me. Don't insult me! It was a compliment. And I hope to see more of you. Mr Wilkes isn't half good enough for a girl of your... ..passion for living! You aren't fit to wipe his boots! (Laughs) You were going to hate him forever! (Laughs) INDIA: She was foolish, chasing the men at the barbecue. MELANIE: That's not fair. The men flock to her. Melanie, didn't you see her go after Charles? And she knows he's mine. You're wrong, India. Scarlett's just high-spirited and vivacious. Men never marry girls like that. You're being very mean. MAN IN DISTANCE: Yahoo! (Men cheer with excitement) 'DIXIE' PLAYS Miss O'Hara! Mr Lincoln called for soldiers - volunteers - to fight against us. Men never think about anything important. But it's war. Everybody's off to enlist. I'm going too. Everybody? Oh, Miss O'Hara, will you be sorry? To see us go? I'll cry every night. I said I loved you. You're the most beautiful, sweetest, dearest girl. I couldn't hope you could love me - I'm clumsy, stupid and not good enough. If you could think of marrying me, I'd do anything. What did you say? I said, would you marry me? Yes, Mr Hamilton. I will. You'll marry me? You'll wait? I couldn't wait. We'll marry before I go? Oh, Miss O'Hara...Scarlett. I'll ask your father. Ask soon. I'll go now. Will you excuse me...dear? Dear! Mr O'Hara! Mr O'Hara! They'll call me in a week. Only a week? Ashley... ..oh, Ashley. Melanie dear. Scarlett, I thought of you at our wedding yesterday. Your wedding was beautiful. Was it? Now we're really and truly sisters. Charles! Melanie. SOFT ORGAN MUSIC Don't cry. The war will finish and I'll return to you. (Sobs) SOMBRE MUSIC Miss Scarlett! I don't care. I'm too young to be a widow. Miss Scarlett! Oh. I'd just go around scaring people in THAT thing. You shouldn't be around people - you's in mourning. For what? I don't feel anything. Why must I keep pretending? What is it? (Sobs) Oh, poor baby. What is it? My life is over. Nothing will happen anymore. Darling. Oh, mother, I know you think I'm horrible but I can't bear wearing black. It's bad enough missing parties, but looking this way... You're not horrible. You want to be young when you ARE young. How would you like to go visiting somewhere? Savannah, perhaps? What would I do there? Atlanta, then. There's lots going on there. You can stay with Melanie and her Aunt Pittypat. Melanie? Yes...yes, I could, couldn't I? Mother, you're sweeter than anybody on earth. You'd like it, really? Alright. Stop your crying. And smile. You can take Prissy with you. Start packing Miss Scarlett's things. I'll go write the necessary letters. Atlanta! You'd just get into trouble in Atlanta. What trouble is that? You know. Mr Wilkes will go to Atlanta on leave and you'll wait like a spider. He's Miss Melanie's... Pack my things! LIVELY MUSIC They're all whispering. It's probably about her. What's it matter, Aunt Pittypat? Scarlett's living with me. They think I'm responsible for her. A widow appearing in public at a social gathering! I feel faint! Scarlett's here to raise money for the cause. It's splendid of her to make the sacrifice. Anyone who hears you would think she came here to dance. DRUMROLL Ladies and gentlemen! I have important news - glorious news! Another triumph for our men in arms. General Lee has whipped the enemy and swept the Yankee army northward from Virginia! APPLAUSE AND CHEERING Now a happy surprise for all of us. With us tonight is that most daring blockade runner whose fleet schooners, slipping past Yankee guns, brought us the woollens and laces we're wearing tonight. I refer to that will-o'-the-wisp of the bounding main, none other than our friend from Charleston, Captain Rhett Butler! APPLAUSE AND CHEERING Ah, permit me. Captain Butler. A pleasure seeing you again. We met at Twelve Oaks. That's kind of you to remember. Did you meet Captain Butler? Yes, I...think so. Only briefly - in the library. You...had broken something. Yes, Captain Butler. I remember you. The Confederacy seeks your jewellery for our cause. We aren't wearing any. We're mourning. Wait. On behalf of these two ladies. Thank you, Captain Butler. Just a moment, please. But, it's your wedding ring. It may help my husband more off my finger. Thank you. That was a beautiful gesture. Here, you can have mine too - for the cause. Mrs Hamilton, I know how much that means. Melanie! Yes, Dr Meade. I need your approval for something quite shocking. Will you excuse us? I'll say that the war makes peculiar widows. I wish you'd leave. I don't want to see you! Why be silly? You needn't hate me. I'll keep your guilty secret. I'd be unpatriotic to hate a war hero. I'm surprised you're such a noble character. I can't take advantage of your ideas. I'm neither noble nor heroic. You're a blockade runner. For profit only. You don't believe in the cause? Rhett Butler's my cause. Nothing else matters. FANFARE I have a startling surprise for the benefit of the hospital. Gentlemen, if you wish to lead the opening reel with the lady of your choice, bid for her. Why permit your husband to conduct this...slave auction? Darlene Merriwether, how dare you criticise me? Melanie said if it benefits the cause, it's alright. She did? Oh, dear. Where are my smelling salts? I think I'll faint. Don't you dare! If Melanie says it's alright, it's alright. DR MEADE: Come, gentlemen. Make your offers. Don't be bashful, gentlemen. $20! $20 for Miss Maybelle Merriwether! $25 for Miss Elsing! Only $25 to give...? $150 in gold! For what lady? For Mrs Charles Hamilton. For whom, sir? Mrs Charles Hamilton. Mrs Hamilton is in mourning. I'm sure any Atlanta belle... Dr Meade, I said Mrs Hamilton. She will not consider it. Oh, yes, I will! (Crowd murmurs) REMARKS OF DISBELIEF Ooh! Ooh! Ooh... That's alright. Choose your partners for the Virginia Reel. We shocked the Confederacy, Scarlett. It's like blockade running! It's worse. I expect a fancy profit. Whatever they think, I'll dance. Tonight I'd dance with Abe Lincoln himself! VIRGINIA REEL MUSIC WALTZ MUSIC Another dance and I'll lose my reputation. Courage is more important than reputation. You talk scandalous. You waltz divinely, Captain Butler. Don't start flirting with me. I want more than flirting from you. What DO you want? I'll tell you if you'll take that Southern belle simper off your face. Some day, tell me what you told Ashley Wilkes - "I love you." That's something you'll never hear from me, Captain Butler. MELANIE: How sweet! How kind! He is a thoughtful gentleman. Fiddle-dee-dee! Why doesn't he mention MY sacrifice? Oh! Oh, the darling thing! Oh, Rhett, it's lovely! You brought it from Paris just for me? Time to end your fake mourning. Next I'll buy green silk for a frock. Oh, Rhett! It's my duty. With brave boys fighting, our girls must look pretty. It's lovely having something new! How do I look? Awful! Just awful! What's the matter? War's not funny when a girl can't dress fashionably. Oh! (Laughs) Oh, Rhett! Let me do it. I don't know how I dare wear it! You will, though. And those pantalets! Not a woman in Paris wears pantalets anymore. What do they... You shouldn't discuss such things. Hypocrite - you don't mind my KNOWING about them. I can't accept gifts, although you're awfully kind. I'm just tempting you. I never give without expecting something in return. I won't marry you for a bonnet! I'm not a marrying man. I won't kiss you for it either. Open your eyes. I don't think I will kiss you. Although you need kissing...badly. You should be kissed often, by someone who knows how. You're the proper person? Perhaps. If the right moment ever came. You're a conceited, black-hearted varmint! I shouldn't see you. I'm the only man between 16 and 60 around to amuse you. Cheer up, the war can't last. Really? Why? This little battle should fix things one way or another. Rhett, is Ashley in it? You've still got wooden-headed Mr Wilkes on your mind! I suppose he's in it. Where is it? Some little town in Pennsylvania called Gettysburg. Casualty lists! Casualty lists! Casualty lists! (Women cry out) (Woman sobs) NO! (Women cry) BAND PLAYS 'DIXIE' Miss Melanie, it got torn - there was fighting for them. Scarlett, you look. 'W's at the end. "Wellman, Wendle, White, Whitnow, Wilkins... "Williams, Wolsey, Workman..." Scarlett, you've passed him! He isn't there! He isn't there! Ashley's safe! He isn't listed! Oh, he's safe! He's safe! Oh, Scarlett, you're so sweet to worry about Ashley for me. (Cries) Oh, I must go to her. (Cries) Don't, my dear - not here. Let's go home. Dr Meade, not...? Yes - our boy Darcy. I was making these mittens for him. He won't need them now. I'm enlisting! I'll show 'em! I'll kill those Yankees! You won't help your mother getting shot too! Don't be silly! A black day, Scarlett. Any bad news? Ashley's safe. I'm glad...for Mrs Wilkes. There's so many others! Your friends? Almost every family. Both the Tarleton boys! Yes. Look at these poor tragic people. The South's sinking to its knees. It'll never rise again. 'The cause' of living in the past is dying. You've never spoken like that. I'm angry - waste makes me angry. This is sheer waste. Don't be downcast! Ashley Wilkes is alive to return to the women who love him. Both of them! CHURCH BELLS RING BAND PLAYS (Greet each other) (Laughs tearfully) Oh, you're here! You're here! You're really here at last! I've waited so long! My darling wife! (Laughs with joy) But we're forgetting Scarlett! Scarlett dear! Is this how you greet a returning warrior? Ashley, I... Merry Christmas, Ashley. Oh! Come on, old gentleman. We's ate all your wives and little chicks. Don't you worry about believin'. Come on, stand still so you can be Christmas gift for the white folks. Hold on. Hold on! Don't go getting so uppity, even if you is Atlanta's last chicken. Let's not discuss the war. It's Christmas! Let's talk about times before the war. The wine, please. Why say there wasn't enough, Uncle Peter? There's plenty. The last of my father's madeira. He got it from his uncle, who married his cousin. She was akin to the Wilkeses. I saved it to wish Ashley a merry Christmas. But don't drink it all at once. It IS the last. It's a lovely Christmas gift. Only generals have such tunics. I'm happy you like it. Where did you get the cloth? A Charleston lady sent it. I nursed her son in hospital. Take good care of it. Don't let it get...torn. Promise me. Don't worry. I'll bring it back without holes. I promise. Goodnight, my dear. Goodnight, Scarlett darling. DOOR SHUTS What time must Mr Ashley leave? Pretty quick. Miss Melanie isn't coming to the depot? No, she's laying down. She was so upset when Mr Wilkes told her! Ashley! Let me go to the depot with you. I'd rather remember you like this, not shivering at the depot. Alright. I've got a present for you too! Why, Scarlett, it's beautiful! Tie it on me. While Melly made your tunic, I made this. You made it yourself? I'll value it all the more. There's nothing I wouldn't do for you. You CAN do something for me. What? Look after Melanie for me. She's so frail and gentle, and she loves you. If I were killed... Don't say that! Say a prayer, quickly. Say one for me. We'll need prayers, now the end is coming. The end? Of the war. And of our world. But Ashley, you don't think we're losing? Scarlett, my men are barefooted now. And the snow in Virginia is deep. When I see them, and see the Yankees coming, always more and more... When the end comes, I'll be far away. At least she'll have you. You will promise - won't you? Yes. Is that...is that all, Ashley? All except...goodbye. Ashley, I can't let you go! Be brave. No! You must. Or I couldn't bear going. Scarlett, you're so fine and strong and beautiful. Not just your sweet face, my dear, but YOU. CLOCK CHIMES Ashley, kiss me! Kiss me goodbye. Ashley! No, Scarlett. Ashley, I love you. I've always loved only you. I married Charles to hurt you. Tell me you love me. I'll live on it all my life. Goodbye. DOOR SHUTS When the war's over, Ashley, when the war's over. 1 And there's a place back home where a wild plum tree flowers in springtime. Down by the creek, you know. Yes, I know. When we were little, my brother and I... I told you about my brother Jeb, didn't I? We don't know where Jeb is now, ma'am. Since Bull Run, we haven't heard anything, and... We must have your temperature now. Take this in your mouth. Stop talking now. Melanie, I'm tired. I must go home. Aren't you tired? No, I'm not tired, Scarlett. This might be...Ashley, with only strangers here to comfort him. No, I'm not tired, Scarlett. They could all be...Ashley. I've been waiting to speak to you, Miss Wilkes. Go on, you trash. Don't talk to her. It's alright. Who are you? Belle Watling. You don't want me here. Tell me what it's about. First time I come here, the ladies didn't want my kind of nursing. They were likely right. I tried giving money. That wasn't good enough either. A gentleman says you're a human being. If you are, take my money. Why are you here? You've been told twice. I'm conversin' with Miss Wilkes. It's good money even if it's mine. You're very generous. No, I'm just a Confederate too. Of course you are! Some folks feel otherwise. They ain't good like you. It's a great deal of money! 10...20...30...50! Not paper money - it's gold! Show me that handkerchief. 'R B'. And she's in Rhett Butler's carriage! If I wasn't a lady, what wouldn't I tell that varmint! SHELL EXPLODES SCREAMS SCREAMS SCREAMS "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. "He..." SHELL EXPLODES SCREAMS "He restoreth my soul. "He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness "for his name's sake. "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, "I will fear no evil, for thou art with me..." SHELL EXPLODES Yankees! Dr Meade, they're getting closer. They'll never get into Atlanta. They'll never get through. Give me something for the pain! Give me something! There's nothing to give. These animals is driving me crazy! You got my jack. Give me an ace and I'll start another war. SHELL EXPLODES MOANS I'll never see you and Pa again. This leg must come off. No! Leave me alone! I'm sorry, soldier. There's no chloroform. Operate without it. No! You can't do it! I won't let you! This leg should be removed immediately. No! No! No! I haven't seen my family for days. I'm going home. Orderly! Help me. Nurse, you can free this bed. Miss Scarlett! Why, Frank Kennedy! Is Miss Suellen well? Are you alright? Are you bad hurt? Miss Suellen - is she...? She's alright. You're needed in operating room. They're removing that leg. I'll be back. No! No! Leave me alone! Don't! No, I can't stand it! Don't! Don't! Don't cut! Don't cut! DON'T! DON'T! Please!! Where's the nurse? Ohh! (Moans) Ma'am, Dr Wilson's awaiting. Let him. I'm going! I don't want any more dying and screaming! SHELL EXPLODES SHELL EXPLODES FIRE-ENGINE BELL RINGS (Blacks sing) # Go down, Moses, Way down in Egypt land # Go tell old Pharaoh # Big Sam! # Got to let my people go. # Big Sam! My word! It's Miss Scarlett. Big Sam! All of you, I'm so glad to see you. How's my mother? She didn't write. She's got sick. Sick? Just a little. Your pa's wild because he can't fight. The whites took us field hands to dig ditches. But we'll dig for the South. There's a doctor? Ma'am, we're late. Goodbye, Miss Scarlett. Goodbye, Big Sam. If you get sick, let me know. Gooobye, Miss Scarlett. Goodbye. Scarlett! Scarlett! Whoa! Climb in. It's not safe to walk. Drive me to Aunt Pitty's, please. Panic's a pretty sight. SHELL EXPLODES Whoa, whoa! That's one of General Sherman's calling cards. He'll visit soon. I must get out of here! Leave your work at the hospital? Had enough of death? You weren't meant for sick men. Don't talk like that. I'm scared! Let's leave together. No use staying here. There's too many nice places to visit. Mexico, London, Paris... With you? Yes. With a man who understands and admires you. We belong together - we're alike. I've been waiting for you to forget Ashley Wilkes. I hear Melanie's pregnant. It'll be hard loving a man with a baby clinging to him. Whoa! Here we are. Are you going with me or getting out? I hate you, Rhett Butler! I'll hate you till I die! (Chuckles) You won't - not that long. (Laughs) Miss Scarlett! Folks is going to Macon! Folks is running away! Those cannonballs! I faint every time I hear one. SHELL EXPLODES (Shrieks) Look after that trunk. Aunt Pitty, you aren't leaving? Yes, I'm leaving. How did Yankees get into Georgia? I'm going too. Pack my things! Yes, miss! I won't be a minute! Are you sure? What is this? You ain't running away? Don't try stopping me. I'm never going back to that hospital. I'm going home. My mother needs me. You must listen. You must stay here. Without a chaperone? It simply isn't... This is war, woman! Melanie needs you. Bother Melanie! She's ill already. She shouldn't be having a baby. Can't we take her? She might give birth ahead of time. It isn't my baby. We haven't enough doctors to tend a sick woman. You must stay. I know nothing about babies. I knows! I knows how to do it. Let me. I can do everything. I rely on your help. Yes, Doctor. Ashley's fighting in the field. He may never return. We owe him a well-born child. (Softly) Ashley. If you're coming, Scarlett, hurry! I promised Ashley...something. Then you'll stay? Good. Go along, Miss Pittypat. Go on, Uncle Peter. What should I do? The world's ending! (Sobs) Uncle Peter, my smelling salts! Melanie, it's all your fault! I hate you! I hate your baby! If only I hadn't promised Ashley! If only I hadn't promised! SHELLS EXPLODE Stop! Stop, please stop! Are the Yankees really coming? Yes, the army's pulling out. Leaving Atlanta? Not leaving - evacuating. We must, before Sherman catches us. It can't be true! What'll I do? Refugee south quickly. Excuse me, ma'am. Prissy! Prissy, come here! Go pack our things. We're leaving. The Yankees are coming. Yes, miss. MELANIE: Scarlett! Scarlett! Melly, we're going to... Melly. I'm sorry...to be such a bother. It began at...daybreak. But...but... But the Yankees are coming! Poor Scarlett! You'd be at Tara with your mother if it weren't for me? Oh, Scarlett darling, you've been so good to me. No sister could've been sweeter. I'm lying here thinking, if I should die, will you take my baby? Oh... Melly, aren't things bad enough without you talking about dying? I'll send for Dr Meade. Not yet. Don't let Dr Meade sit here while all those poor... Melly! ..wounded boys... Prissy! Prissy, come here quick! Prissy, go get Dr Meade. Run, quick! A baby! Don't stand there! Run! Hurry, hurry! I'll sell you south, I will! Where's that Prissy? This room's like an oven and it isn't noon yet. Don't worry, Melly. Mother says it always seems like the doctor will never come. I'll whip that Prissy! Oh, Melly! Know what I heard about Maybelle Merriwether? You remember, the one with a uniform like flannel underdrawers? You needn't keep talking for my sake. I know you're worried. (Prissy sings) # And told the women more # No matter, no matter... # Oh, Melly, I... I'll fetch some cool water. You're so slow! Where's Dr Meade? I never seen him. What? He ain't at the hospital. He's at the car shed with the wounded soldiers. Why didn't you go there? Miss Scarlett, I was scared to go there. There's folks dying down there and I'm scared of death! (Wails) Sit by Miss Melly. And don't upset her, or I'll whip you! (Sings) # "A few more days," Father told the... # (Groans) GROANING Have you seen...? Over there. Dr Meade! 'SWANEE RIVER' PLAYS Dr Meade! Dr Meade, at last! Thank heaven you're here! I need help. Wake up! We got work to do. Melly's having her baby! You must come! Are you crazy? I can't leave these men. They're dying! Get some woman. There isn't anybody. She might die! Die? Look at them, bleeding to death right here with nothing even to ease their pain. Run along and don't bother me. Bringing a baby is easy. Bring the stretchers here. Dr Meade! Yeah, I'm coming. Is the doctor come? He can't come. Miss Melly's bad off. There's nobody to come. Prissy, you must manage without the doctor. I'll help you. Oh, Lordy, Miss Scarlett! Well, what is it? We need a doctor! I know nothing about birthin' babies! What? I don't know... You said you knew everything! Ma never let me see folks having them! (Screams) (Melanie moans) Miss Scarlett! (Shrieks hysterically) Stop it! Keep boiling water in the kettle. Get me twine, clean towels and scissors. Don't say you can't find them! Quick! Scarlett! Scarlett! Scarlett! Coming, Melly. Coming. Go, Scarlett, before the Yankees get here. I won't leave you. I'm going to die. Don't be a goose! Hold onto me. Talk to me, Scarlett. Please...talk to me. Don't be brave. Yell! Nobody can hear. Ma says putting a knife under the bed cuts the pain. TALKING AND LAUGHTER Captain Butler! Captain Butler! Captain Butler! Who do you want? Captain Butler. He's upstairs. Belle Watling's giving a party. (Cries) Captain Butler! Oh, Captain Butler! What's all the rumpus about? I've got a message for Captain Butler! Captain Butler, you come out here! (All laugh) What is it, Prissy? Miss Scarlett sent me. Miss Melly - she had her baby. A fine baby boy. Miss Scarlett and me brung her. You mean Scarlett... It was mostly me, Captain Butler. Miss Scarlett helped me a little. But no doctor coulda done better. Miss Melly, she feel kinda poorly now it's over. I believe that. And the Yankees is coming and Miss Scarlett... EXPLOSION (Screams) Mr Butler, THE YANKEES IS HERE!! Please bring your carriage right away! I'm sorry, Prissy. The army took it. You come upstairs. Oh, no, Captain Butler! My ma would beat me if I went into Miss Watling's! Where can I steal a horse for a good cause? Whoa! Rhett? Is that you, Rhett? We's here, Miss Scarlett! I knew you'd come! Good evening. Prissy says you're planning... Any jokes and I'll kill you! You're frightened? Scared to death! You should be too. EXPLOSION Oh, the Yankees! No, that's our army blowing up the ammunition. We've got to leave! Where were you figuring on going? Home to Tara. Tara?! You'll parade right through the Yankee army with Melanie, a baby and Prissy? Or are they staying behind? They're coming. I'm going home! It's dangerous for Mrs Wilkes. I want my mother! I want to go home to Tara! The woods are full of stragglers who'll take the horse. And I had trouble stealing her. I'll walk all the way! I'll kill you if you stop me! I WILL! I will! I will! (Sobs) Shh! Shh! Alright, darling. Alright. You SHALL go home. Anybody who's done what you've done can handle Sherman. Here...stop crying. Blow your nose like a good little girl. (Blows nose) There. EXPLOSION AGH! PLATES SMASH Prissy, what are you doing? Packing, Miss Scarlett! Come here! Yes, miss. CROCKERY CRASHES Melly... Melly! Mrs Wilkes, we're taking you to Tara. Tara? We must, Melly. No... They'll kill us if we stay. It's alright, Melly. My baby. My poor baby. Can you hold onto me? I think so. (Moans) Never mind. Oh, Ashley! Charles! What does she want? Ashley's picture, Charles's sword. Get them. (Groans) MUSIC BUILDS WITH TENSION Oh! What's that? They must've torched the warehouses. The ammunition in the boxcars could explode! We must cross the tracks. Not that way! It's the only road the Yankees haven't cut. Wait! I forgot to lock the door! (Laughs) What are you laughing at? You - locking the Yankees out! I wish they'd hurry! Don't wish them gone, my dear. With them goes law and order. Scavengers aren't wasting any time. Better get out of here FAST! There's a horse! Get it! Give us that horse! (Horse whinnies in terror) FRANTIC MUSIC Head 'em off! Pull that horse! Get out of there! Give me that horse! PRISSY: Miss Scarlett! MISS SCARLETT! Haven't left much for the Yankees. Let's go before the fire reaches that ammunition. (Whinnies) Come on! Throw me your shawl. Sorry. You'll like it better if you can't see. Come on! Take a good look, my dear. You'll tell your grandchildren you watched the old South disappear. They said they'd win in a month. Poor gallant fools. They make me sick! Getting us into this. That's the way I felt once. I'm so glad you aren't with the army. You can be proud you've been smart. I'm not so proud. Why did you stop? Tara's up ahead. Let the horse breathe. Mrs Wilkes. Miss Melly done fainted, Captain. She's probably better off. She couldn't stand the pain. Scarlett, still determined to do this crazy thing? Oh, yes. Yes! We'll get through, Rhett. Not 'we', my dear. I'm leaving you here. You're WHAT?! Where are you going? To join the army. Oh, you're joking. I'm very serious, Scarlett. I'm joining up with our brave lads. They're running away! No. They'll turn and make a last stand. And I'll be with them. You MUST be joking! Selfish to the end, aren't you? Never a thought for the noble cause. How could you? Why should you go when it's all over? Maybe it's because I've always had a weakness for lost causes. Or maybe...maybe I'm ashamed of myself. Who knows? You're leaving me alone and helpless! You? Helpless? Heaven help the Yankees if they capture you! Now, climb down here. I want to say goodbye. No! Climb down! Oh, Rhett, please don't go! You can't! I'll never forgive you! I'm not asking you to. I'll never forgive myself. If I'm killed, I'll laugh and call myself an idiot! But I know one thing - I love you, Scarlett. The world's going to pieces but I love you. Because we're alike. Both bad lots. Selfish and shrewd. But we look things in the eye. Don't hold me! Scarlett, look at me. I love you more than I've loved any woman. I've waited longer for you. Let me alone! Here's a soldier who loves you, Scarlett. Wants to carry your kisses into battle. Never mind about loving me. You're sending me to death with a beautiful memory. Scarlett, kiss me. Kiss me...once. You're a low-down, cowardly louse! They were right. Everybody was right. You AREN'T a gentleman! A minor point at such a moment. Here. If anyone touches that nag, shoot him. But don't accidentally shoot the nag. Oh, go on! I hope you're blown into a million pieces... Never mind the rest. I follow your general idea. When I'm dead, I hope your conscience hurts you. Goodbye, Scarlett. (Sobs) (Baby cries) Come on, you. We're going home. (Baby cries) (Prissy weeps) THUNDER (Whinnies) VULTURES CAW (Cries) Oh my poor baby. Don't worry, Melly. Mother will take care of him. Miss Scarlett, I is powerful hungry. We's got to eat. Oh, hush up! We're nearly at Twelve Oaks. We'll stop there. Oh, Ashley. Ashley, I'm glad you're not here to see this. The Yankees! The dirty Yankees! SOUNDS OF MOVEMENT (Cow moos) Prissy! Prissy, tie up this cow! We don't need that. We'll be home soon... and cows scare me. Tie her to the wagon. The baby needs milk and...we don't know what we'll find at home. Melly! Melly, we're home! We're at Tara! Move, you brute! Miss Scarlett, he's dead! I can't see the house. Have they burned it? It's alright! It's alright - they haven't burned it! It's still there! Mother! Mother, I'm home! Mother! Mother, I'm home! Mother, let me in! It's me - Scarlett! Oh. Oh, Pa! I'm home! I'm home. Katie? Katie Scarlett! Oh, darlin'. Mammy. Mammy! I'm home. Honey child. Oh, honey. (Sobs) Oh, Mammy, I'm so... Where's Mother? Why...Miss Suellen and Miss Carreen - they was sick with the typhoid. They had it bad, but they're alright now. Just weak. But where's Mother? Well...Miss Ellen - she went down to nurse that Emmie Slattery. That white trash. And she took down with it too. And last night she... Mother. Mother?! Mother! Mother! (Screams) DOOR OPENS Miss Scarlett, honey... Can I do anything, Miss Scarlett? What did you do with Miss Melly? She's in bed already. Along with the baby. Put that cow into the barn. The Yankees burned the barn for firewood, Miss Scarlett. This was their headquarters. They camped here. Yankees in Tara?! Yes'm. They stole everything they didn't burn. All the clothes and rugs... and even Miss Ellen's rosary. I want something to eat. They took it all. All the chickens - everything? They took them the first day. They carried the rest off. Don't tell me what THEY did! What's this, Pa? Whiskey? Yes, daughter. Katie Scarlett, that's enough. Not knowing spirits, you'll make yourself tipsy. I hope it makes me drunk. I'd like to be drunk! Oh, Pa. What are those papers? Bonds. They're all we've saved. All we have left. Bonds. What kind of bonds, Pa? Why, Confederate bonds, of course, daughter. Confederate bonds! What good are they? I'll not have you talking like that. Pa, what will we do with no money and nothing to eat? We must ask your mother. That's it - we must ask Mrs O'Hara. Ask Mother? Yes. Mrs O'Hara will know what's to be done. Now, don't be bothering me. Go for a ride. I'm busy. Oh, Pa. Don't worry about anything. Katie Scarlett's home. You needn't worry. Miss Scarlett, what are we going to feed those sick folks? I don't know, Mammy. I don't know. There ain't nothing but radishes in the garden. Miss Scarlett...Miss Suellen and Miss Carreen - they's fussing to be sponged off. Where are the servants? Went off to war or runned away. I can't take care of everyone! I's only got two hands. Who's gonna milk that cow, Miss Scarlett? We's house workers. THEME PLAYS SOFTLY (Retches) (Sobs) TRIUMPHANT MUSIC As God is my witness... As God is my witness, they won't lick me! I'll live through this then I'll never be hungry again! No, nor any of my folk. If I have to lie, steal, cheat or kill, as God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again! ROUSING THEME PLAYS DRAMATIC MUSIC MILITARY MUSIC 'TARA'S THEME' Oh, my back's near broken! Look at my hands! Mother said you could tell a lady by her hands. Hands and ladies don't matter anymore. You rest, you're not well. I'll pick cotton for us both. Scarlett's hateful, making us work here like... Get back to work, I can't do everything at Tara. I hate Tara! Don't ever say you hate Tara again! Same as hating Pa and Ma. Katie Scarlett, I must speak to you. Yes, Pa? You're treating Prissy and Mammy badly. Be firm but gentle with inferiors, especially darkies. I'm not making them do anything I'm not doing myself. Nevertheless, I shall speak to Mrs O'Hara about it. What are you doing up? You're all working so hard, I can't lie in bed. Go upstairs, you're weak. Please let me! You'll make yourself too sick to be any use. I didn't think of it that way. HORSE GALLOPING DOOR CREAKS (Soldier yells) Who's there? Halt, or I'll shoot! You all alone, little lady? You ain't very friendly, are you? Got anything else besides these earbobs? You Yankees have been here before. Regular little spitfire! What have you got hidden in your hand? PISTOL SHOT DOOR OPENS Scarlett, you killed him! I'm glad you killed him. CARREEN: Scarlett! Scarlett, what happened?! What is it, Scarlett? What happened? Your big sister was trying to clean a revolver and it went off! Haven't we got enough to frighten us?! Tell Katie Scarlett to be more careful. What a cool liar you are. We've got to bury him. If the Yankees find him... I think he's a deserter. We must hide him. They might hear about it, then they'd come and get you. I could bury him in the arbour. How will I get him out? We'll drag him. You couldn't drag a cat! Scarlett, would it be dishonest if we went through his haversack? I'm ashamed I didn't think of that. I'll search his pockets. You look, I'm feeling a little weak. Melly, I think it's full of money! Oh, Melly, look! Look! 20...30...40... We haven't got time to count. This means we can eat. Look in his other pockets. Hurry! We must get him out of here. He can't bleed across the yard. I'll wind your nightgown round his head. I won't look! If I wore petticoats, I'd use them. Thank heavens I'm not THAT modest! Go back to bed! I'll clean up when I've buried him. No, I'll clean it up. Well, I guess I've done murder. I won't think about that now, I'll think about that tomorrow. KATIE SCARLETT! IT'S OVER - IT'S OVER! IT'S ALL OVER - THE WAR! Lee surrendered! Impossible! Why did we fight? Ashley will come home! Ashley's coming home. We'll plant more cotton. Cotton ought to go sky-high next year! (Man sings) # Hoorah! Hoorah! The flag that makes you free! # So we sing the chorus from Atlanta to the sea # While we were marching to Georgia! # Get out of the road, rebel! Can you take a dying man? I've no room for Southern scum! I reckon he'd rather walk it. Giddup! Act like THEY won the war! Give me them pants, Mr Kennedy! Come on! Now you scrub yourself with that lye soap, before I scrub you myself! The whole Confederate Army has crawling clothes and dysentery! You're humiliating Mr Kennedy! It's humiliating if Mr Kennedy's lice gets on you! Beau, leave this gentleman alone, because he's tired and he's hungry. It's good to see a youngster again. We could've had him with us in Cobb's Legion. Were you in Cobb's Legion? Yes, ma'am. You must know my husband - Major Wilkes! He was captured at Spotsylvania, I think. Captured? Thank heaven! He isn't... My poor Ashley in a Yankee prison! SCARLETT: Melanie! I'm coming! Come along, Beau. I'll watch out for him. Oh, thank you. I slave to get us food and you give it to those starving scarecrows. I'd sooner have locusts. Don't scold me. I've heard that Ashley was taken prisoner. Ashley - a prisoner? He could be on some Northern road. Maybe some Northern woman is giving him food and helping my beloved to come back home. I hope so, Melly. FRANK KENNEDY: Miss Scarlett! I want to take up something with your pa, but he doesn't seem to... I'm head of the house now. I was aiming to ask for Suellen. You haven't asked for her, after all these years? I'm much older than she is and now I haven't a cent. Who has, nowadays? If true love matters, your sister will be rich in that. I'll get myself a little business, if we're engaged. I'm sure I can speak for Pa, ask her. Oh, thank you, Miss Scarlett! Oh! Excuse me, Mrs Wilkes! Excuse me! Scarlett, what seems to be the trouble with Mr Kennedy? He's finally asked for Suellen's hand. I'm so glad! Pity they can't marry now - one less mouth to feed. Oh, another one! Hope this one isn't hungry. He'll be hungry. I'll tell Prissy... Ashley! Ashley! Darling! Melanie! (Cries) Oh! Darling, don't cry. Miss Scarlett! Don't spoil it, Miss Scarlett! Turn me loose! He's HER husband, ain't he? Miss Scarlett... You got the horse shod? He's shod. Miss Scarlett... Horses can get shoes and humans can't! How much money have you got left in gold? $10 - why? That won't be enough. What are you talking about? I see'd that white trash, Wilkerson, that used to be Mr Gerald's overseer here. He's a Yankee now. He's bragging that his carpetbagger friends done run the taxes sky-high on Tara! How much more? I heard the taxman say $300. It might just as well be three million! We've got to raise it, that's all. Yes'm. How? I'll ask Mr Ashley. He ain't got no $300. I can ask, can't I? Askin' ain't gettin'! Ashley! They say Abe Lincoln got his start splitting rails. Think what heights I'll climb to! Ashley, the Yankees want $300 more in taxes. What shall we do? Ashley, what's to become of us? What do you think happens when a civilisation breaks up? Those with courage survive. Those without are winnowed out. Don't talk nonsense, when we have been winnowed out! You're right, Scarlett. I'm talking tommyrot about civilisation, when your Tara's in danger. You need my help and I've no help to give you. Scarlett, I'm a coward. You, Ashley, a coward? What are you afraid of? Mostly of life becoming too real for me. Not that I mind splitting rails. But I mind losing the beauty of that life I loved. I'd have spent my life happily buried at Twelve Oaks. But the war came. I saw my boyhood friends blown to bits. Men crumpled when I shot them. This world, for me, is worse than death. There's no place for me. You'll never understand, because you don't know fear. You never want to escape from realities as I do. Escape? Ashley, you're wrong! I DO want to escape too! I'm so very tired of it all. I've picked cotton until I can't stand it another minute! The South is dead! The Yankees and the carpetbaggers have got it. There's nothing left. Oh, Ashley, let's run away. We'd go to Mexico. The Mexican Army wants officers. I'd do anything for you! You don't love Melanie. You told me you loved me. Dr Meade told me she can't have any more children. I'd give you... Can't we forget... Can you honestly say you don't love me? I...don't love you. It's a lie! Do you think I'd break Melanie's heart? You couldn't leave your family. I'm tired of them! You're tired, that's why you're talking this way. You've carried the load for everyone. I'll be more help, I promise. Then take me away! There's nothing to keep us here. Nothing. Nothing, except honour. (Cries) Oh, please, Scarlett! Please dear, you mustn't cry. Please, my brave dear, you mustn't. (Sobs) You do love me - say it! Don't! Don't! You love me! I'm going to take Melanie and the baby and go! Say that you love me. Alright. I love your courage. I nearly forgot the best wife a man could have. I'm not going to forget her! Then there's nothing left for me. Nothing to fight for. Nothing to live for. Yes, there is something. Something you love better than me, though you may not know it. Tara. Yes, I... ..I still have that. You needn't go. I won't have you all starve because I threw myself at you. It won't happen again. Miss Slattery! Yes! STOP! You haven't forgotten your old overseer? Well, Emmie's Mrs Wilkerson now. Get off, you trashy wench! Don't insult my wife. Who baptised your other brats, after you killed my mother? We came out here to talk business with old friends. When were we friends with your kind? Still high-and-mighty! Your father's turned idiot, you can't pay taxes. I wanted to buy the place from you. Emmie wants it. Go away, Yankee! You bogtrotting Irish will get sold out for taxes. I'll live here! I'll wait for the sheriff's sale. That's all of Tara you'll ever get! You'll be sorry for that. We'll be back! You'll see who owns Tara! Pa, come back! Pa, come back! Pa! Yankee coward! (Scarlett screams) PORK: Miss Scarlett! That's Mr Gerald's watch! Pa would want you to have it. You needs all your valuables to sell for that tax money. Do you think I'd sell Pa's watch? Don't cry, I can stand everybody's tears but yours. Oh, Mammy, Mammy! You got to keep being brave. Think about your pa like he used to be. I can't think of anything but that $300. Ain't nobody got that much money. Nobody but Yankees and scallywags got that much money now. Rhett! Who dat - a Yankee? Oh! Oh, Mammy, I'm so thin and pale and I haven't any clothes. Oh! Get down Ma's old box of dress patterns. What for? You're making me a dress. Not with Miss Ellen's portieres. I'm going to Atlanta for that $300. I must look like a queen. Who's accompanying you? Nobody. I'm going with you and that new dress! Mammy darling! Don't sweet-talk me! I said I was going to Atlanta and going I is! RHETT: If we'd fought the war in a poker game, you'd have done better than General Grant. Yes, Corporal? A lady to see Captain Butler. Says she's his sister. Another sister? It's not a harem. No, she's got her mammy with her! I'd like to see this one, Major, WITHOUT her mammy! Hmm! Let's see, my losses come to what? 340! My debts do mount up, don't they, Major? Alright, Corporal, show Captain Butler's 'sister' to his cell. Thank you. Excuse me, gentlemen! It's hard to be strict with someone who loses money placidly. Rhett! Scarlett! My dear little sister! My sister has brought me no files. Can I kiss you? On the forehead, brother! I'll wait and hope for better things. I was so distressed that you're in jail. It's not true they'll hang you? Would you be sorry? Rhett! The Yankees are really after my money. They think I took the Confederate treasury! Did you? What a leading question! Let's not talk about money. How pretty you look! You tease a country girl like me! I'm tired of women in rags. Turn around. You look good and prosperous too! Everybody's doing well at Tara. I got bored, so I thought I'd visit town. You're a heartless creature, but that's part of your charm! I was miserable at the thought of you in trouble. I haven't forgiven you for leaving me on the road. Don't say that! But I mightn't be alive now, only for you. When I think of myself with not a care in the world and you here in this horrid horse jail... I'm trying to make jokes, when I really want to cry. Soon I SHALL cry! Scarlett, can it be possible... Can what be possible, Rhett? That you've grown a real woman's heart? I know I have, Rhett. It's worth being in jail just to hear you say that. It was well worth it. Drop the moonlight and magnolia. So Tara is going well?! Yes... Why are your hands rough?! I rode without my gloves. You've been working like a field hand! You lied! Rhett... I almost believed you cared. I do! You want something badly enough to put on a show. What? Money? $300 to pay the taxes on Tara. I lied when I said everything was alright. Things are awful - and you've got millions, Rhett. What collateral are you offering? My earbobs. No. Tara's mortgage. I don't need a farm. I'd repay you next year. Have you nothing better? You once said you loved me. If you still do... You haven't forgotten I'm not a marrying man? No. I haven't forgotten. You're not worth $300. You'll mean misery to any man. Insult me, only give me the money. I can't let Tara go while I'm still breathing! Rhett, PLEASE give me the money. I couldn't if I wanted to. My money's in Liverpool. If I tried drawing a draft, the Yankees would get me. You've abased yourself for nothing. Ooh! Ooh! (Sobs) Here, here, stop it! You want the Yankees to see you? You knew what I was going to say before I started! You let me continue! I enjoyed hearing it. Cheer up - when I'm hanged, you'll inherit. I'm afraid they won't hang you in time to pay Tara's taxes! Tell him Belle Watling. Where you been? Thought you'd deserted Captain Butler. I keep myself occupied. I never seen hair dat colour before. You know a dyed-hair woman? Wish I knew HER. SHE'D get my money. No matter what they done to you, it wasn't more than you deserved. Visiting white trash! (Men laugh) MEN: Fresh and green... Right off the farm... What you doing tonight? What a little Georgia peach! You know what we're gonna do? What? We're gonna give every one of you 40 acres and a mule. Gee! And you're gonna become voters! And you're gonna vote like your friends do! What's your hurry, sister? What's come over this here town? The Yankees. HARMONICA PLAYS MAMMY: Out of our way, trash! Get out of the way! Go on! It's Miss Scarlett! It's good to see home folk! Didn't know you were here. Didn't know YOU were. Didn't Miss Suellen mention my store? I don't remember. Have you a store? This? Come in. Look around. It doesn't look like much to a lady, but I'm proud of it. You're not making money? Can't complain. Actually, I'm encouraged. Folks say I'm a born merchant. Soon, Miss Suellen and I can marry. You're doing that well? Yes, Miss Scarlett. I'm no millionaire, but I've cleared $1,000 already. Lumber too! Well, that's only a sideline. With all the good pine around Atlanta and all this building going on? That takes money and I'm thinking about buying a home. What for? For Miss Suellen and me. Here in Atlanta. You'd want her here. That wouldn't help Tara much. I don't rightly know what you mean. I don't mean a thing. Could you drive me to my Aunt Pitty's? Nothing would please me greater. Stay to supper. I'd like a long visit with you. You act on me like a tonic. Will you tell me news... of Miss Suellen? What's wrong? Miss Suellen's not ill, is she? Oh, no. I thought surely she'd written you. I guess she was ashamed. She should be. My sister's so mean! Tell me! Don't leave me all on tenterhooks! She's marrying a county boy next month. She got tired of waiting, was afraid of being an old maid... I'm sorry to tell you. It's cold. Could I put my hand in your pocket? You don't realise what she's done! She's gone and married my Mr Kennedy! She married my beau! It was to save Tara. I hate Tara. And I hate Scarlett! (Wails loudly) (Cries) It's all my fault. I should have committed highway robbery to get you that money. I couldn't let you. Anyway, it's done now. Yes. You wouldn't let ME dishonour myself, yet you'd sell yourself in marriage. You won't have to worry about my helplessness anymore. What do you mean? I'm going to New York. I'll work in a bank. You can't. I counted on you to help me start a lumber business. I counted on you. I know nothing about the lumber business. You know nothing about banking. I'd give you half the business. That's generous, but it isn't that. If I take help from you again, I'd bury any hope of independence. Is that all? You could gradually buy the business. Then it would be yours... No, Scarlett. Oh, Ashley! (Sobs) (Sobs) Ashley! Scarlett! Scarlett, what's wrong? Ashley's so mean and hateful! What have you done? She...wanted me to go to Atlanta. He won't help me with my lumber business. How unchivalrous of you! If it hadn't been for Scarlett, I'd have died in Atlanta. We mightn't have had Beau. When I think of her picking cotton to keep us fed... Oh, my darling! (Sobs) Alright, Melanie. I'll go to Atlanta. I can't fight you both. 1 GALLEGHER: Lift them feet! There's your new mill hands, Mrs Kennedy. The pick of Georgia's jails. They look thin and weak to me. Halt! They're the best you can lease. Give me a free hand - you'll get good work. Alright. You're the foreman. Just keep everything running and deliver my lumber. Johnnie Gallegher's your man. Remember - no questions and no interfering. That's a bargain. Start them in the morning. Move on! This isn't right. A woman in business is one thing... You wouldn't own a mill but for me. Because you pressed our friends for the money they owed me. Right, Ashley? This isn't a charity. Go back to the store. Take your medicine. But, sugar, come home... Don't bother me anymore! And don't call me sugar! Alright, alright. Goodnight, Ashley. She gets mad quicker than any woman I ever saw! I wish you'd let me hire free darkies instead of using convicts. We could do better. Darkies cost too much. If Gallegher gets a free hand... He'll starve and whip them. Some are sick, underfed. If I left you alone, you'd give them chicken every day and eiderdowns! I won't make money out of others' forced labour! You owned slaves. We didn't treat them that way. I'd have freed them all when Father died. I'm sorry. Have you forgotten what it's like without money? Money's the most important thing. I'll never be without it again. I'll make enough so I never lose Tara. Other Southerners suffered too. They're keeping their honour and kindness. And they're starving. They're fools who won't help themselves. I don't care what they say about me. We'll befriend the Yankees and win! That's it! Move it to the left! Afternoon, Mrs Kennedy. Good afternoon. Business is certainly growing. Certainly is. You're doing business with the same people who robbed and tortured us. That's passed. I'll make the best of things, even Yankee things. Dr Meade actually saw her peddling lumber to those heathens. That isn't all. It's shocking what she's doing to Ashley. She even drives her own buggy! Mrs Kennedy, my VERY dear Mrs Kennedy. How can you face me?! You could've had my millions if you'd just waited. Woman's fickle. What do you want? Satisfy my curiosity on something that's bothered me. What? Be quick. Do you never shrink from marrying men you don't love? Why didn't they hang you? There's nothing much that money won't buy. I observe it's even bought you Mr Wilkes. You still hate Ashley Wilkes. You're jealous of him. You still think you're the belle of the county, that every man loves you. Let me by. Don't be angry. Where are you going? To the mill. It's dangerous to drive alone through that riffraff. Don't worry about me. I shoot straight if I don't have to shoot far. What a woman. Give me a quarter. Let go! Hold this horse! Let go! Give me that gun! Help! Help! SCARLETT: Help! Help! Help! HELP! (Screams) Miss Scarlett! (Screams) Wait, Miss Scarlett! Miss Scarlett, wait! Miss Scarlett, it's Sam! Big Sam?! Miss Scarlett, wait! Sam! Sam! Is you hurt, Miss Scarlett? Did they hurt you? Don't cry. Big Sam will get you out of here. Horse, make tracks! Get to Tara quickly - and stay there. Sure will. I've had enough of them carpetbaggers. Goodbye, Miss Scarlett. Goodbye. Thank you. Go to Miss Melly's. I'm going to a political meeting. How can you, after what I've been through? Sugar, you're more scared than hurt. Nobody cares about me. You all act as though it were nothing at all! (Sobs) The men talk about protecting our women and then they go to political meetings! If it won't pain you, why are you staring at me? Is my face green? It won't pain me. You deserved what happened today. You really deserved worse. Hush up. Let her talk. She's always hated me for taking Charles from her. She'd walk around naked to find a beau! I hate you. You've lowered the prestige of decent people. Now you've endangered our men's lives because... MELANIE: India! Stop this before we say too much. What's going on around here? Shhh. FOOTSTEPS Somebody's coming up the walk. It ain't Mr Ashley. KNOCK AT DOOR Hand me the pistol. LOUDER KNOCK AT DOOR Whoever it is...we know nothing. Where are they? Tell me, Mrs Wilkes, it's life or death! Say nothing - he's a Yankee spy. Please! How did you know? I was playing poker with Yankees. They expected trouble. Your husband's walking into a trap! Don't tell him - he's lying! Out the Decatur Road. They're meeting in the cellar. I'll do what I can. What's all this about? Tell me! We thought it best you didn't know. Ashley and Frank are cleaning out those woods where you were attacked. If they're captured, they'll be hanged. It will be your fault! Quiet, India. Scarlett did what she thought she had to. The men are doing the same. Frank...and Ashley. Oh, it isn't possible. HORSES APPROACH There's horses, Miss Melanie. Here they come. Your sewing, your sewing! LOUD KNOCK AT DOOR Open the door, Mammy. Good evening, Mrs Kennedy. Which of you ladies is Mrs Wilkes? I am Mrs Wilkes. Is Mr Wilkes here? He's out. Are you sure? Don't doubt Miss Melanie's word! I meant no disrespect. I won't search the house. Search if you like. He's at a political meeting. He's not. There's no meeting - no POLITICAL meeting. We'll wait outside for him. A man on each door and window! PRIVATE: Yes, sir. Keep on with your sewing. And I'll...read aloud. "The Personal History and Experience of David Copperfield. "Chapter 1. I'm Born. (Sighs with frustration) "To begin my life with the beginning of my life, "I record I was born..." "..Chapter 9. I Have a Memorable Birthday. "I pass over all that happened at school "until my birthday in March. "Steerforth was going away soon, and was more spirited than before "and therefore more engaging than before "but beyond this I remember nothing..." (Men sing drunkenly in distance) "..I remember nothing..." (Men sing drunkenly) Melly, they're drunk! Leave this to me. And please - say nothing. (Men talk loudly) You stupid fool! Shh! CAPTAIN: Quiet! (Men sing loudly) Shut up, for the love of... Hello, Melly. You've got my husband intoxicated again. Bring him in. Sorry, your husband's under arrest. If you're arresting all drunks, many Yankees must be in jail. Come in, if you can walk. (Sings) Wait. Wanna tell... Listen, Doctor, I... Put him there. (Sings drunkenly) Now, Captain Butler, please leave my house, and remember not to come here again. That's fine thanks I get for bringing him home. Now, boys, all together. (Sings) Dr Meade! I'm astonished at you. (Sings) Ashley, how can you do this to me?! I ain't severely drunk, Melly. Put him on the bed as usual. No - he's under arrest. Why arrest him, Tom? I've seen him drunker. I've seen YOU drunker. And you've seen me... I don't care how drunk he is. He attacked that shantytown where Mrs Kennedy had trouble. Some men died. You rebels can't take the law into your own hands! What's so funny? You can't teach us that lesson tonight. These two have been with me tonight. With you, Rhett? Where? I don't like to say in the presence of ladies. You'd BETTER say. I'll tell you on the porch. I should know where my husband's been. Well, ma'am, we dropped in on a friend of mine - AND the Captain's - a Mrs Belle Watling. We played cards, drank champagne and er... Well... Now you done it! Now my wife knows! I hope you're satisfied. These ladies won't be speaking to their husbands tomorrow. CAPTAIN: Rhett, I had no idea. I... Will you swear they were with you tonight at...Belle's? Ask Belle if you don't believe me. Give me YOUR word - as a gentleman. As a gentleman? Why, certainly. If I've...made a mistake, I'm sorry. I hope you'll forgive me, Mrs Wilkes. I... If you'll leave us in peace. Well, I...I say I'm sorry and...I AM sorry. Come on, Sergeant. Lock that door. Draw the shades! Oh! Ashley! He's alright. It's only the shoulder. Get him on the bed. I can walk... Don't try. Which way? In here. I want some hot water. And lint for bandages. Yes. If I only had my bag. Were you really there? Does she have cutglass chandeliers and dozens of mirrors? Good heavens, Mrs Meade - remember yourself! Tell me what happened. All that happened. I was too late. When I arrived, they'd already fought with the Yankees. I found Mr Wilkes and Dr Meade. I had to prove they'd been elsewhere. We visited Belle. She took them in? We're old friends. I'm sorry. I'M sorry I couldn't think up a more dignified alibi. This isn't the first time you've saved me from disaster. I wouldn't question any device of yours. I'll go and see what Dr Meade needs. Oh, Ashley. Ashley! Have you no interest in what's become of your OWN husband? Did Frank go with you to Belle Watling's? No. Well, where IS he? He's lying out on Decatur Road... shot through the head. He's dead. 1 Who is it? Miss Watling. Won't you come in the house? Oh, no. I couldn't do that. Come sit here with me. I can't thank you enough for what you did for us. I got your note saying you would call on me and thank me. You must have lost your mind. You mustn't think of it. Well, it wouldn't be fitting at all. Thanking a kind woman who saved my husband's life? Ain't never been a lady nice to me like you, I mean about the hospital money. I never forget a kindness. I thought about you left a widow with a little boy. He's a nice little boy. I've got a boy myself. Oh, you have? Does he live...? No, he ain't here in Atlanta. He's off at school. I ain't seen him since he was little. Oh. Anyways, if it had been Mrs Kennedy's husband by hisself, I wouldn't have lifted a finger. She's a mighty cold woman, prancing about Atlanta by herself. SHE killed her husband. Don't be unkind about my sister-in-law. Oh. Please don't freeze me, Miss Wilkes. I forgot how you liked her. But she just ain't in the same class with you. Well, anyways, I've got to be going. I'm scared somebody will recognise this carriage and that wouldn't do you no good. If you ever see me on the street, you needn't speak to me. I'll understand. I should be proud to speak to you. And be under obligation to you. I hope we meet again. No. That wouldn't be fitting. Goodnight, Miss Wilkes. Goodnight, Miss Watling. You're wrong about Mrs Kennedy. She's broken-hearted about her husband. Great balls of fire! (Hiccups) It's Rhett. (Gargles) MAMMY: Captain Butler's here. I told him you was prostrate with grief. I'll be right down, Mammy. (Hiccups) She's coming. I don't know why, but she's a-comin'. You don't like me, Mammy. Hmm! Don't argue. You really don't. It's no good, Scarlett. What? The cologne. I don't know what you mean. You've been drinking...brandy. Quite a lot. If I have, is it your affair? Don't drink alone, Scarlett. People always find out, and it ruins the reputation. (Sobs) What is it? It's more than losing old Frank. Oh, Rhett! I'm so afraid. No. You've never been afraid. I'm afraid now. I'm afraid of going to hell. Hic! You look pretty healthy. Maybe there isn't any hell. I was taught there is. I can't question childhood teachings. What have you done that hell yawns before you? I ought never to have married Frank. He loved Suellen, not me. I made him miserable. I killed him. Yes, I killed him! For the first time I'm finding out about being sorry for what I've done. Dry your eyes. You wouldn't change things if you could. You're like a thief terribly sorry about nothing except going to jail. I'm glad Mother's dead! I'm glad she can't see me. I always wanted to be like her, calm and kind and... I certainly have turned out disappointing. (Sobs) You're on the verge of a crying jag. (Hiccups and sobs) So I'll say what I came to say. Say it, then, and get out! What is it? I can't go on without you. You ill-bred man... You've been the only woman for me since I first saw you. You won't come to me now as you did to the jail. So I must marry you. What bad taste! Shall I fall to my knees? Get out! Forgive the impetuosity of my sentiments, but for some time past the friendship I've felt for you has ripened into a deeper feeling. It's a feeling more beautiful, pure, sacred. Dare I name it? Can it be love? I dislike your common jokes. This is an honourable proposal at an opportune moment. I can't keep waiting to catch you between husbands. You're coarse and conceited. This conversation's gone far enough. Besides, I shall never marry again. Oh, yes, you will. And you'll marry me. You? You? I don't love you. And I don't like being married. What about marrying for fun? Marriage? Fun? Fiddle-de-dee. Fun for men, you mean. (Laughs) Hush up. They'll hear. You married a boy and an old man. Try a young man who knows women. You're a fool, Rhett Butler. I'll always love another man. Stop it. You hear? No more of that talk. Don't. I'll faint. Go ahead. You're meant for this. Charles, Frank or your stupid Ashley didn't kiss you like this. (Whimpers) Say you'll marry me. Say yes. Say yes. Yes. Sure you meant it? Want to take it back? No. Look at me, and tell me the truth. Is it because of my money? Well, yes, partly. Partly? Well, money does help and of course I am fond of you. Fond of me? Saying I'm madly in love would be lying. We have a lot in common... I'm not in love either. Heaven help the man who really loves you. What kind of ring would you like? A big diamond! You'll have Atlanta's most vulgar ring, and an expensive honeymoon in New Orleans. How heavenly! And a trousseau too. How wonderful. But you won't tell anybody? Still the little hypocrite. Won't you kiss me goodbye? You've had enough kissing this afternoon. I don't care if you never come back. I will come back. What are you thinking about? How rich we are. (Laughs) I can keep the lumber business? If it amuses you. Now you can tell everybody to go to the devil. I wanted YOU to go to the devil. LIVELY MUSIC Don't scrape your plate. I'm sure there's more. Oh, Rhett! Can I have one of those meringues? You'll get as fat as Mammy, then I'll divorce you. Shouldn't you buy something for Mammy? Why, when she called us both mules? Why mules? She said we'd get slicked up like racehorses, but we're just mules in horse harness and don't fool anybody. How true! Mammy's a smart old soul. I'd like her respect. I'll give her nothing. I'll take her a petticoat. My mammy wanted a stiff red taffeta petticoat for heaven, so rustly God would think it was made of angels' wings. She'd rather die than wear it. I'm making the gesture, anyway. (Sobs and screams) Shh! Wake up. You were having another nightmare. Oh, Rhett! I was so cold and hungry and so tired. I ran through the mist and I couldn't find it. Find what, honey? I don't know. It's always the same dream, and I never know. It's hidden in mist. Darling. Do you think I'll ever find it and be safe? Dreams don't work that way. When you're used to being safe and warm, the dream will stop. And Scarlett, I'll keep you safe. Rhett, will you do something for me if I ask? You know I would. Take me away. Don't you like New Orleans? I love it, but I want to go home and visit Tara. Will you take me to Tara? Yes, Scarlett. Of course I will. We'll go tomorrow. You get your strength from Tara's red earth. You're part of it. If only Tara was the way it was before the war. Then make it that way. Spend whatever you want. Make it a fine plantation again. You ARE good to me! We'll still have our Atlanta house? Yes, as ornate as you want. Marble terraces, stained glass. Won't everyone be jealous? I want everyone who's been mean to envy me. Scarlett's hateful, building that new house just to show off! Even taking our servants! Don't think unkindly of her. She's let us keep Tara, always. What good is Tara? She's had three husbands, and I'll be an old maid! Great Jehoshaphat. Great Jehoshaphat! We sure is rich now. Huh! Why can't I go in and at least see what my own child looks like? Control yourself. You'll see plenty of it. I'm sorry it's not a boy. Hush your mouth. Boys are no use to anybody. I'm proof. Have a sherry, Mammy. Mammy, she's beautiful, isn't she? She sure is. Ever see a prettier one? Miss Scarlett was almost that pretty, but not quite. Have another glass. Mammy, what's that rustlin' noise I hear? My red silk petticoat you done give me. I don't believe it. Pull up your skirt. Mr Rhett, you is bad! Yo, Lordy! Ha ha! You sure took a long enough time about wearing it. Yes, sir. Too long. No more mule in horses harness? Mr Rett, Miss Scarlett was bad, telling you about that. You won't hold that against Mammy? No. Have another glass, Mammy. Take the whole bottle. You may go in, Captain Butler. This sure is a happy day! Three generations of this family's girls. What a happy day. The happiest are when babies come. I wish... Mammy, she's beautiful. What will they name her? Miss Scarlett done told me. Eugenie Victoria. RHETT: Yes! She's a beautiful baby. The most beautiful baby ever. Yes... Do you know that this is your birthday? You're a week old today. I'll buy her a pony the likes of which this town has never seen. She'll go to Charleston's best schools and be received by the best Southern families. When it comes time for her to marry, she'll be a princess. You're making a fool of yourself. Why shouldn't I? She's the first person who's ever completely belonged to me. Great balls of fire! I had her. KNOCK AT DOOR Come in, Melly. Come see my daughter's beautiful blue eyes. But most babies have blue eyes when they're born. Melly, he knows everything about babies. Nevertheless, her eyes will stay blue. As the bonnie blue flag. That's what we'll call her! Bonnie Blue Butler. Try again, Mammy. 20 inches. I'm as big as Aunt Pitty. Make it 18� again, Mammy. You done had a baby. You ain't never gonna be no 18� inches again. I just won't get old and fat before my time. I just won't have any more babies. Mr Rhett said he wants a son. Tell him I'm not going out anymore. I'll have supper in my room. I got your message. I'll have my supper up here too. No objections, I hope? No. Yes. I mean I don't care where you eat. Rhett. Yes? You see... Well, I've decided... Well, I hope I don't have any more children. GLASS BREAKS My pet, you know it's immaterial to me whether you have one child or twenty. No, but do you know what I mean? I do. I can divorce you for this. You're just low enough for that. If you had any chivalry, you'd be nice, like... Melanie can't have more children, and Ashley... You've been to the lumber office. So what? Ashley's quite the little gentleman. Pray, go on, Mrs Butler. You wouldn't understand. I'm sorry for you, Scarlett. Sorry for me? You're throwing away happiness for something that will never make you happy. What is that? If you had your precious, honourable Ashley, you think you'd be happy with him? You'd never know him, never understand his mind. All you understand is money. Never mind. Just tell me... I won't miss your sanctity. You don't care? The world is full of many people. I shan't be lonely. I'll find comfort elsewhere. That's fine. I still intend to lock my door. If I wanted to come in, locks couldn't keep me out. DRAMATIC MUSIC Most women are cheats, hypocritical and hard, but this one! Oh, Rhett, it ain't no use. You're poisoned with her. Whatever she's done, you still love her. I hate saying it. Maybe, but I'm through with her! Think of the child. She's worth 10 of the mother. You're a shrewd woman, Belle, and a very nice one. Yes, Rhett? The difference between you and... You're both successful, hard-headed businesswomen. But you've got a heart, Belle. And you're honest. Goodbye, Rhett. Goodbye, Belle. She'll be a wonderful horsewoman. Look at those hands! Why must WE wheel a baby with all those servants? Good morning, Mrs Merriwether. Good morning. We're making fools of ourselves. You should have thought of your position years ago. We'll cultivate every female dragon... Good morning, Mrs Whiting. Good morning, Captain Butler. Good morning, Scarlett. So the millionaire speculator is turning respectable. Money can't buy what I want for Bonnie. She'll have her place among decent people, even if we must crawl to every... Good morning, Mrs Meade. Mrs Merriwether, could you give me some advice? Why, certainly. My Bonnie sucks her thumb. It'll ruin her mouth. I know. I tried putting soap under her nails. Soap? Bah! Use quinine and she'll stop sucking it. I never would have thought of it! I can't thank you enough. What a great relief. Good morning. Good morning, Dolly. Wasn't that Captain Butler? Good morning, Caroline. A man who would love a child so much must be full of goodness. But of course. Fanny Elsing told Dr Meade that the Confederate Congress honoured Captain Butler for his services at the Battle of Franklin. Captain Butler also made a stupendous contribution to the Beautification of the Graves of the Glorious Dead. My Napoleon Picard is giving a party for Bonnie. It was MY idea to give her a party! How can you say that...?! I told you last week...! I've never heard such a thing! Well...! Watch Daddy put your pony over, Bonnie. Now watch. Weee! Daddy, let me, let me! Alright, darling. Put her on, Pork. Whoa. Up we go. Oh! Lord, have mercy! There he goes again! Lean forward and go with him. Hold your reins firmly. Up! I knew you'd do it. Later I'll take you to Kentucky. You'll be the greatest horsewoman in the South. MAMMY: Mr Rhett... Mr Rhett! Did you see her? Wasn't she wonderful? I done told you it ain't fittin' for a girl child to ride a-straddled. I teach her side-saddle and buy her a velvet riding habit. Little girls wear bright broadcloths. Oh, Mammy, be reasonable. Well, I don't think it's fittin', but... It ain't fittin', it just ain't fittin'. '80S ACTION MUSIC Get down! Brandon! Brandon! Don't worry. I've got my vest. I'll just slip this on. (SIGHS) SCREAMS: No! SEAGULLS CRY 1 FOOTSTEPS Why, Scarlett! What are you doing here? Well, Ashley... Aren't you helping with my surprise party? You aren't supposed to know about that! Melly wants to surprise you. I won't let on. I'll be most surprised. Let me show you how bad a businessman I am. No books today. When I'm wearing a new bonnet, I forget my figures. It doesn't matter when your bonnet's that pretty. Scarlett, you get prettier all the time. You haven't changed since our last barbecue at Twelve Oaks, where you sat surrounded by dozens of beaus. That girl doesn't exist anymore. Nothing's turned out as I expected, Ashley. Nothing. Yes, we've travelled a long road since then. Oh, the lazy days in the warm, still country twilight. The soft negro laughter from the quarters. The golden warmth and security of those days. Don't look back, Ashley. Don't look back! It drags at your heart till you can ONLY look back. I didn't mean to make you sad. I want you always to be completely happy. Oh, Ashley! KNOCK AT DOOR Who is it? Only your husband. Come in. Am I actually being invited into the sanctuary? You're not ready for Melanie's party. I've got a headache, Rhett. You go. Make my excuses to Melanie. What a white-livered coward you are! Get up! You're going to that party. Has India...? Yes, India has. Everyone here knows. You should've killed those liars! They're not liars. Now get up! I can't go until this misunderstanding's resolved. Give Miss Melly a chance to publicly kick you out. I can't go. If you don't go, you'll never be able to face this town. You're going tonight - for Bonnie's sake! Now get dressed! Wear that. Nothing modest will do for this occasion. Use plenty of rouge. Look your part! (All sing) # For he's a jolly good fellow # For he's a jolly good fellow # For he's a jolly good fellow Which nobody can deny # Which nobody can deny Which nobody can deny # For he's a jolly good fellow. # Goodnight, Scarlett. But, Rhett... Go into the arena. The lions are hungry. Rhett, don't leave me! You're not afraid. # For he's jolly good fellow For he's a jolly good fellow # For he's a jolly good fellow # Which nobody can deny... # What a lovely dress, Scarlett darling. India couldn't come tonight. Be an angel and help me receive my guests. Mrs Meade, here's our darling Scarlett. Good evening. Good evening. Why, Scarlett. Good evening. Good evening, Miss Scarlett. Mrs Butler. Ashley, won't you get Scarlett some punch? (Plays 'For He's a Jolly Good Fellow') Did you enjoy Miss Melly's party? Yes. If Captain Butler asks for me when he comes back, I'm asleep. Yes'm. Come in, Mrs Butler. Come here. (Slurs) Sit down. Don't let me stop you having your nightcap. I heard a noise. You didn't. You'd stay upstairs if you thought I was here. You must need a drink. I don't. I know you drink on the quiet - and how much. You think I care? You're drunk. I'm very drunk. And I intend getting still drunker before the evening's over. You're not going to bed - not yet. Sit down. So she stood by you, did she? How does it feel, protected by the woman you've wronged? You're wondering if she did it just to save her face. You're thinking she's a fool for doing it. I won't listen. You will! Miss Melly's a fool, but not like you think. She just can't conceive of dishonour in anyone she loves... ..and she loves you. Though why, I don't know! If you weren't so drunk, I could explain everything. As it is though... You get up once more! The comic figure in all this is the long-suffering Mr Wilkes. He can't be mentally faithful to his wife and he won't be unfaithful technically. He should make up his mind. Rhett, you...! Observe my hands, my dear. I could tear you to pieces and I would if it'd make you forget Ashley forever. But it wouldn't, so I'll remove him from your mind forever this way. I'll put my hands so, one on each side of your head. Then I'll smash your skull like a walnut. That'll block him out. Take your hands off me, you drunken fool! (Laughs) You know, I've always admired your spirit, my dear. Never more than now, when you're cornered. I'm not cornered. You'll never corner me, or frighten me. You can't understand anything but dirt and you're jealous of something you can't understand. Goodnight. Jealous, am I? Yes, I suppose I am. Though I know you've been faithful to me. I know because I know Ashley Wilkes and his honourable breed. They're gentlemen and that's more than I can say for us. We're not gentlemen and we have no honour - have we? It's not that easy, Scarlett! You turn me out when you chase Ashley Wilkes. You're not turning me out tonight! (Yawns) Mmmmm! DOOR OPENS How are you feeling, Mammy? Well, this misery in my back ain't so good. (Hums happily) You're acting mighty happy today. I am, Mammy, I am. (Hums) (Sings) # Oh, she wept with delight when he gave her a smile # And trembled with fear at his frown. # (Giggles) (Laughs) DOOR OPENS Hello. I'd like to apologise for my conduct last night. Oh, but Rhett! I was drunk and swept off my feet by your charms. You needn't apologise. Nothing you do surprises me. Scarlett, I think it's better if we admit we made a mistake and get a divorce. A divorce? Yes. There's no point in our holding on to each other, is there? I'll provide for you amply. Just give me Bonnie and you can say what you please. I wouldn't disgrace the family with a divorce! You'd disgrace it if Ashley were free! You'd divorce me quick enough! Wouldn't you, Scarlett? Answer me! Wouldn't you? Please go! Leave me alone. I'm going. I came to tell you. I'm going to London. And I'm leaving today. Oh... I'm taking Bonnie, so please pack her things. You'll never take my child! She's my child too. She's not staying with someone who disregards her own reputation! You're a fine one to talk! Mixing with people like that Belle. If you were a man, I'd kill you! Shut your mouth! Don't act pious about your motherhood. A cat's a better mother than you! Have her things packed, or I warn you, I'll lash you! Excuse me, Mr Rhett. Hello, Uncle Rhett. Hello. Daddy, Daddy! Where have you been? I've been waiting all morning! Finding a rabbit skin to wrap you in. Give Daddy a kiss. Bonnie, I'm taking you on a long trip to fairyland. Where? Where? I'll show you the Tower of London. And London Bridge. London Bridge! Will it be falling down? It will if you want, darling. (Bonnie cries out) RHETT: Bonnie! Bonnie! It's alright, darling. Nurse! Nurse! Daddy! No! Daddy! Yes, yes. What's the matter with my Bonnie? A bear! Oh, a bear? A big bear? Dreadful big! He sat on my chair. I'll shoot him if he comes back. Oh, good evening, Mr Butler. Never leave this child alone in the dark! Children get over their fear of the dark. Just let her scream... Let her scream? You're inhuman! If you want her to be cowardly... Cowardly?! There's nothing cowardly about her! You're discharged. As you say, sir. Where's Mother? Bonnie... ..aren't you happy here in London with me? I want to go home. Miss Bonnie! Captain Butler! Miss Scarlett! Hello, Mammy. Honey child! Mommy! Miss Scarlett, they're back! Bonnie? Bonnie! They're back! Bonnie! Bonnie, baby! Darling baby, you glad to be home? Daddy gave me a kitten. London's a horrid place! Oh, my darling. I want to see my pony. Go and see her. I want to go out and see my pony. Run along with Mammy. Come on, honey child. Mammy show you. Go on. Mrs Butler, I believe? Mammy said you'd come back. But only to bring Bonnie. Apparently, a child needs a mother. You're going away again? What perception, Mrs Butler! Right away. My bags are at the station. Oh... You're looking pale. Is there a shortage of rouge? Or have you been missing me? It's your fault! Not because I've missed you, but because... Pray continue, Mrs Butler. Because I'm going to have a baby. Indeed? And who's the happy father? You know it's yours! I don't want it any more than you do. I wish it were anybody's but yours! Cheer up. Maybe you'll have an accident. Aaaaah! Is she better? Has she...has she asked for me? Don't you understand? She's delirious. (Moans) Rhett! I want Rhett! What's the matter? Did you call somebody, child? (Sobs) It's no use. It's no use! KNOCK AT DOOR KNOCK AT DOOR Dr Meade's left. Scarlett's dead? No, she's much better. Really, she is. There, there, Captain Butler. You're beside yourself! She'll soon be well. No, you don't understand. She never wanted this baby. Women want babies. She doesn't want children. Not MY children. She told me that and I wanted to hurt her. And I did. Don't say that. I didn't know about this baby. Otherwise, I'd have come home. Of course you would. When she told me, what did I do? I laughed and I said... But you didn't mean it. I did! I was crazy with jealousy. She's never cared for me. I couldn't make her. You're wrong. Scarlett loves you a great deal. Much more than she knows. If that were only true! If she'd forgive me! She will. You must be patient. No, it's not possible. If you only knew who she really loved... You wouldn't believe it. Surely you haven't listened to idle gossip. No, I wouldn't believe it. Scarlett's going to get well. There'll be other babies. No, she couldn't even if she wanted to. Of course she could! I'm going to. No, Miss Melly, you mustn't risk it. It's too dangerous. Children are life renewing itself. When life does that, danger seems very unimportant. I've never before known anyone who's really brave. I pray God things go well with you. Thank you for all you've done for Scarlett. From my heart I thank you. 1 Miss Scarlett's better today, Mr Rhett. Thank you. I ask forgiveness. Can we give our life together another chance? When did we ever have a 'life together'? Yes, you're right. But if we tried again, we could be happy. What could make us happy now? Well, there's Bonnie... and I love you, Scarlett. When did you discover that? I've always loved you. You've never let me show it. What do you want me to do? To begin with, give up the mill, Scarlett. We'll take Bonnie and go away. The mill's making money! We don't need it. Sell it. Better still, give it to Ashley. Melanie's been our friend... Always Melanie! Think about me. I'm thinking of you! I'm thinking, maybe the mill's taking you away from me. And from Bonnie. I know what you're thinking. And don't involve Bonnie! She loves you. You've tried to win her love. She's so spoilt... Mommy! Daddy! Watch me. We're watching, darling. You're mighty pretty, precious. So are you. I'm going to jump. Watch me, Daddy. You shouldn't jump yet, Bonnie. You just learned to ride. I will so jump! I've grown, so I've moved the bar higher. Stop her. No, Bonnie. If you fall off, don't blame me. Rhett, stop her! Bonnie! Bonnie! Just like Pa! (Alarmed) Just like Pa! Bonnie! Bonnie! BONNIE! Aaaaah! Bonnie! Bonnie! Morning, Miss Melly, I sure is glad you've come. Oh, Mammy, this house won't seem the same without Bonnie. How is Miss Scarlett bearing up? This year's broke her heart. I didn't fetch you on Miss Scarlett's account. What that child's got to stand, the good Lord give her strength to stand. It's Mr Rhett I'm worried about. He lost his mind these last couple of days. Oh, no, Mammy. I've never seen no man set such store on any child. When Dr Meade say her leg broke, Mr Rhett grabbed his gun and shoot that poor pony. I think he'd rather shoot hisself. Poor Captain Butler. Miss Scarlett called him a murderer for teaching that child to jump. She said, "Give me my baby what you killed." He said Miss Scarlett never cared about Mr Butler. The things they say to one another! Don't tell me any more. (Sobs) And then that night, Mr Rhett, he locked hisself in the nursery with Miss Bonnie. He wouldn't even open the door when Miss Scarlett beat on it and hollered. He's been there two whole days! Oh, Mammy. This evening, Miss Scarlett shouted through the door, "The funeral's set for tomorrow morning." He said, "Try, and I'll killed you! "I won't bury my child. She's scared of the dark!" He has lost his mind. That's the God's truth. He won't let us bury that child. You gotta help us. I can't intrude. If you can't help, who can? Mr Rhett always set great store by your opinion. Please, Miss Melly. I'll do what I can, Mammy. Go away and leave us alone. It's Mrs Wilkes, Captain Butler. Please let me in. I've come to see Bonnie. (Cries) Oh, Lord, please help Mr Rhett in this hour of his grief. Mammy, go and make a good deal of strong coffee and bring it to Captain Butler. I'll go and see Miss Scarlett. But...? Captain Butler's willing for the funeral to take place tomorrow. Hallelujah! I expect the angels fights on your side. Miss Melly! Miss Melly! Miss Melly! Miss Melly. Miss Melly. Send for Dr Meade, Mammy, and try...try to get me home. Miss Melly, Miss Melly! (Beau cries) Where is my mother going away to?! Why can't I go along, please?! We can't always go along, even though we may want to. You're going back to bed. She can't be dying. She can't be. She hasn't your strength. She's never had anything but heart. You knew that too? I can't go to bed. It's morning! It isn't morning yet. You may come in now, Scarlett. Please, let me see her! I must tell her I was wrong about something! She knows you were wrong. She wants to see Scarlett. Let her die peacefully. Don't ease your conscience saying things that make no difference now. You understand? It's me, Melly. Promise me...? Anything. Look after my little son. I gave him to you once before...remember? The day he was born. Please, Melly, don't talk this way. I know you'll get well. Promise me...college. Yes, and Europe and a pony. Whatever he wants but...Melly, do try. Ashley... Ashley and you. What about...Ashley, Melly? Look after him for me. Just as you...looked after me for him. I will, Melly. Look after him... ..but never let him know. DOOR OPENS Goodnight. Promise... What else, Melly? Captain Butler. Be kind to him. Rhett? He loves you so. (Sobs) Yes, Melly. Goodbye. Goodbye. You ladies may come in now. Ashley. Ashley. I don't know where the mate for this is. She must've put it away. (Sobs) Oh, hold me! I'm so frightened! I'm so frightened. What can I do? I can't live without her, I can't. Everything I ever had is going with her. Why, Ashley... you really love her, don't you? She's my only dream... ..that didn't die in the face of reality. Dreams, always dreams with you! Never commonsense! If you knew what I've gone through! You should've told me years ago it was her you loved, and not left me dangling with your talk of honour. You wait till when Melly's dying to show I'll never mean any more to you than this Watling woman does to Rhett. And I've loved something... that doesn't really exist. But somehow...I don't care. Somehow it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter one bit. Oh, Ashley. Ashley, forgive me. Don't cry. She mustn't see you've been crying. Ashley. (Women sob) ASHLEY: Melly... MELLY! Rhett. Rhett! Rhett, where are you?! Rhett, wait for me! Rhett, wait for me! Rhett! Rhett! Rhett! Rhett?! Rhett! Rhett! Rhett?! Rhett! Come in. Rhett... Melanie, she's...? Well, God rest her. She was the only completely kind person I ever knew. A great lady. A VERY great lady. So she's dead. That makes it nice for you, doesn't it? How can you say that? You know how I loved her, really. I don't know. At least you appreciated her at the end. Of course I appreciated her. She thought of everybody except herself. Her last words were about you. What did she say? She said, "Be kind to Captain Butler. He loves you so." Did she say anything else? She said... She asked me to look after Ashley too. That's convenient to have the first wife's permission. What do you mean? What are you doing?! I'm leaving you, my dear. With a divorce, your dreams of Ashley can come true. Oh... No, no, you're wrong! Terribly wrong! I don't want a divorce. When I knew I loved you I ran home to tell you...! Please don't go on with this. Leave us some dignity to remember. Spare us this last. This last? I must've loved you for years. I was so stupid I didn't know it. You must care. Melly said you did. I believe you. But what about Ashley Wilkes? I never really loved Ashley. You certainly gave a good imitation of it. If you'd only met me halfway, even when I came back from London. I was glad to see you. You were nasty. Your sickness was my fault. I'd hoped you'd call for me. You didn't. I wanted you desperately but I didn't think you wanted me. It seems we've been at cross-purposes, doesn't it? But it's no use now. With Bonnie there was a chance we might be happy. Bonnie was you - a little girl again - before war and poverty affected you. She was so like you. I spoiled her as I wanted to spoil you. When she went she took everything. Oh, Rhett! Please don't say that. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry for everything. You're such a child. You think that by saying "I'm sorry" the past can be corrected. Here. Take my handkerchief. Never, in any crisis, have I known you to have a handkerchief. Rhett, where are you going?! To Charleston. Back where I belong. Please take me with you! No. I'm through with everything here. I want peace and to see if somewhere, there's charm and grace left in life. Understand? I only know that I love you. That's your misfortune. Oh, Rhett! Rhett! Rhett! Rhett! If you go, where shall I go, what shall I do? Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn. I can't let him go, I can't! There must be some way to bring him back. Oh, I can't think about it now. I'll go crazy if I do. I'll think about it tomorrow. But I must think about it. I must think about it. What is there to do? What is there that matters?! (Sobs) GERALD O'HARA: You mean to tell me Tara doesn't mean anything to you? Land's the only thing that matters. It's the only thing that lasts. ASHLEY: Something you love better than me is Tara. RHETT: It's where you get your strength. Land's the only thing that matters. Something you love better than me is Tara. It's where you get your strength. Land's the only thing that matters. Something you love better than me. Tara! Tara! Tara! Tara! Home. I'll go home and I'll think of some way to get him back! After all, tomorrow is another day! 'TARA'S THEME' Supertext Subtitles Copyright 1992 Australian Caption Centre www.able.co.nz Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. Able 2010