The Waltons (1971–1981): Season 9, Episode 19 - The Heartache - full transcript

After the botch I made
of things last time,

I'm asking the whole
family's permission.

Because those tires are meant for
a honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls,

if you'll marry me, Rose.

- I think she's afraid.
- Of Stanley?

Well, last time he didn't
show up for the ceremony.

Maybe she's afraid he'll hear
the song of the road again.

Rose, you don't have any choice.

Go on as you are and you're
heading straight for a heart attack.

You don't want to marry me?

No, I don't.



You don't love me, Rose?

There was a growing
independence in our family

as we grew older.

With the years, we
became more individual,

often holding firm and differing opinions,
approaching life from diverse directions.

But let joy or sorrow come to
one, it always came to us all.

To be faced, to be shared,
to be experienced together.

When the Waltons needed to be
a family, we came together as one.

Now, you stay close where
I can see you, John Curtis.

I'll be right back.

- Ahoy there, Jim-Bob.
- Hey, Stanley, how you doing?

What you got there? New tires?

Yeah, they're still
mighty hard to come by.

Yeah? Well, don't sell them
all today. I may require a set.



Aren't those the retreads
I sold you a while back?

Yeah, but I've got some thoughts
about the open road, Jim-Bob.

New treads for new trails!

That's not a bad slogan, is it?

Yeah, but I thought you said
your traveling days were over.

Life is change,
Jim-Bob. Life is change.

I sure hope Miss Rose
is over at the house.

Yeah, mostly Rose is at home.

Good.

Okay, thanks a lot.
Okay, see you later.

Well, now, Miss Virginia, I think
we've done enough work for one day.

Why don't we get John Curtis and
we'll go bake some cookies, huh?

Cookies? I know I've been an
old grouch today, and I'm sorry.

I wonder where
that boy's got to?

Come on, John Curtis,
we're going to bake cookies!

Come on.

Woo-hoo!

John Curtis! John Curtis!

John Curtis!

John Curtis!

Ben! Ben!

Rose? What's the matter?

Have you seen John
Curtis out here anywhere?

Well, he knows to stay
away from me. It's dangerous.

I went in the house for one minute
and when I came out he was gone.

I'll help you look for
him. Did you try the barn?

- No.
- Well, let's go!

Oh, my goodness,
John Curtis, are you lost?

Anyone with you?

Suppose I just drive
you home, huh?

Come on.

John Curtis!

John!

John Curtis!

Oh, Ben. Ben, I'm so worried.

- I don't know where he is.
- Oh, Stanley.

My dear Miss Rose, what
on earth is the matter?

Oh, Stanley, John
Curtis has disappeared!

- But don't...
- And it's all my fault!

Oh, no, no, no, he hasn't. I
just found him down the road.

- What?
- Yeah.

Hey, John Curtis.

Here he is, your prized package.

My dear wonderful,
naughty, bad boy!

Thank you, Stanley.

Why don't you come with me and
we'll have a nice man-to-man talk, huh?

Rose, are you all right?

Oh, this is such an enormous
relief, it just took my breath away.

Well, now you take time and
catch your breath, Miss Rose.

Oh, Stanley, I'm perfectly fine.

I just get a little touch of
heartburn every now and again.

It's just nerves, is all.

Oh, my dear, I can't tell
you how wonderful that is.

We've been all
over at the barn...

Well, just what kind of a
job does she have, Cindy?

Well, she's a receptionist
and that's the best part.

She gets to meet
people every day.

Oh, well, I don't think you could
find a job right around here like that.

Oh, well, it doesn't
have to be around here.

It doesn't even have
to be the same job.

- Janie commutes from Westham.
- Oh!

And she's got a husband
and a couple of kids.

And they've never been happier.

I didn't think you
were listening.

That's all you've been talking
about for the past few weeks.

You want a job, you
can hold this shelf for me.

I envy Mary Ellen and Erin.

They've got jobs that
make them feel important.

Not always, Cindy. But it is
nice making your own living.

- Can't argue with that.
- It's all this spare time.

I mean, making curtains and...
It's just not enough to fill up my day.

It could be a learning
experience for her, Ben.

I mean, I don't know, I haven't even
looked. Maybe nobody would hire me.

Well, I'll always give you a
reference for shelf-holding.

Janie says the most important
thing is to budget your time.

She and Steven share in all
the household responsibilities.

That way, the time they spend
together is that much more meaningful.

And you know that Cindy would
never let you or Ginny be neglected.

Oh, I'm not worried about that,
Erin. It just seem funny, that's all.

But if you want it,
Cindy, I'm all for it.

I don't believe it!

Thank you!

I'm a nice guy, Erin.

Mmm.

Wonderful supper, Rose.

How'd you like to come
back to New York with me?

Oh, I like it better when you come here.
I'm not so keen about traveling anymore.

Stanley is. He's talking about
buying four new tires off me.

Well, that's true.

Are you leaving again, Stanley?

Don't try and talk him out
of it, Rose. I need the money.

What's this all about?

Well, I had planned to
talk to Rose about it first.

Well, listen, if you want, we can all
leave and you can do the dishes and talk.

Nope, no.

I prefer that you all stay right here
because I have some wondrous news.

I have just received a
fine promotion at the paper

with a substantial
increase in salary.

- That's great, Stanley!
- Congratulations, Stanley!

Stanley Perkins, I'm so proud
of you! What a job you've done.

Well, thanks to you all. I
mean, every single one of you.

And especially you, Rose,
believing in me the way you have.

It's all right.

After the botch I made
of things last time,

I'm asking the whole
family's permission.

Because those tires are meant for
a honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls,

if you'll marry me, Rose.

Well, you have my
permission, Stanley.

Mine, too! Just set
the date, Stanley.

Yeah, but it's Rose's permission that's
most required and I don't have that yet.

I'm just never ready
for this question.

Travel wherever you want.

Dancing, Miss Rose,
picnics all over the country.

There's so many exciting
things to be done together.

Oh! Well, I never
did stop loving you.

Love is the only
answer to the question.

That's not fair.

You can't keep her away
permanently, Stanley.

You'll have to move in with us.

Well, now that I can afford to
pay my share, I'll be glad to oblige.

If Rose wishes it.

- Oh, Jim-Bob.
- Good idea, Bob.

What are you doing? Skating?

Rose, will your son be
coming to give you away?

- That would be nice.
- Nobody needs to give me away.

- That's for young brides who wear white.
- Aren't you gonna wear white?

You never wear white in a
second marriage, Elizabeth.

That dress you all made
for me will be perfect.

Well, at least we can
throw you a shower.

No! Well, I don't want
to sound ungrateful.

It's dear of you to want to do things,
but Stanley and I don't want a lot of fuss.

Not just one little
shower, Rose?

I forbid it. We
don't need a thing.

- Except each other?
- Oh, that's nice.

That's right. We'll just get married
and go away and come back

and that's all there is to it.

Oh, Rose, that doesn't
sound very romantic.

Well, it's enough excitement
just talking about it.

It's got my tummy in a whirl.
I think I'll go get some bicarb.

Well, what about the reception?

If you keep it up, we'll elope!

Oh, don't do that. You
wouldn't have a wedding book.

I love the pictures of the ceremony,
then the reception afterwards.

And the happy couple
running off to their car.

Well, that'll be a first.

When Burt and I were
married, the camera broke!

Come in.

Ah!

You're not feeling
well, are you, Rose?

It's just heartburn. It'll
pass, it always does.

You're taking an
awful lot of bicarb.

Settles my stomach down.

You'll be seeing Dr. Cole
for your blood test.

Tell him about these
spells you've been having.

Heartburn, that's
the size of it.

Well, he'll prescribe something
for you. Remember to tell him.

All right, just for you.

- Thanks.
- Thanks, Mary Ellen.

I keep thinking it's from
eating my own cooking too long.

As you can see, I
eat quite a bit of it.

But I would appreciate
it if you could skip

that feeble joke about
the best exercises,

pushing away from
the table, Dr. Cole.

Sit down, Rose.

Well, Mary Ellen said that you
could probably prescribe something

for this condition that...

I will if you give me a chance.

Now, the problem is not heartburn.
I suspect you know that yourself.

I've always called it that.

It's been going on for
quite some time, hasn't it?

Oh, I suppose. Lately, though...

It happens oftener
and lasts longer.

I want you to start those right away.
And that doesn't mean sometime soon.

Put one underneath the tongue
anytime you have a chest pain.

What do you call these spells?

Well, they're not
heart attacks, yet.

They're warning
signs, to slow down.

Learn to take things very easy.

Now, how on earth
would I do that, Dr. Cole?

By changing.

Get rid of responsibilities.
Lead a less strenuous life.

I wouldn't know how to
begin, and I couldn't if I knew.

Rose, you don't have any choice.

Go on as you are and you're
heading straight for a heart attack.

What on earth was
I supposed to say?

My goodness, is
it that time of day?

Well, that's not a very
warm welcome, Rose.

- Oh!
- What did the doctor say?

Oh, nothing. He took some
blood and I guess he looked at it.

Oh, where does my mind go?

- I'll get it.
- We'll take care of it, Rose.

Oh, good, you'd better
if it's to be fit to eat.

Now, don't worry,
nothing's burnt.

Well, did he prescribe
something for your heartburn?

Oh, he said any antacid
would keep it in check.

Talk about your
nervous bride-to-be.

I think I'll go stretch out for a while,
as long as I have such good help.

I've never known Rose to take to
her room unless something was wrong.

Well, she hasn't been
acting like herself lately.

This all started when she and
Stanley decided to get married.

- I think she's afraid.
- Of Stanley?

Well, last time he didn't
show up for the ceremony.

Maybe she's afraid he'll hear
the song of the road again.

Oh!

- Hi!
- Hello!

Rose, we have the
most wonderful news.

Well, I can always
stop for good news.

- Cindy got a job in Charlottesville.
- Ben, I wanted to tell her!

- Well, you can tell her the rest.
- You mean there's more?

Well, it's really a decorator's
shop and I'm just on trial,

but there's so many beautiful
things. I want to buy them all!

Well, she'll have to have
the job to pay for them.

She's bound to try her
wings, and I want her to.

Sounds like just the ticket. And
you're not to worry about Ginny.

Neither are you. We've
already got that planned.

It's a nursery, near the shop.

And with nobody around
here her own age to play with,

I think it'll be a good
experience for her.

Sounds just perfect! I'm
happy for you, all three of you!

Thank you. Well,
we'll go tell her.

Bye.

If ever a toast were called for, it's
this one to dear Rose and dear Stanley.

And to your happiness, always.

Well, I salute you ladies,
Miss Emily, Miss Mamie,

and my very dear Miss Rose.

Well, my throat will be parched if I
don't toast to all of you, and so I do.

And now, there's
tea. Tea for the timid.

As Papa used to say.

Well, then I'd best have a cup.

I need to keep my wits about
me these days, such as they are.

Now, Sister?

Yes, Sister, I think it's time.

You will do us the greatest
favor if you permit us to hold

your wedding reception here.

How very generous.

Please do honor us and dear
Papa's house with your acceptance.

Oh, don't everybody
keep looking at me.

Oh, but it's up to you,
Rose and Stanley.

Oh, he's deferring
to her, Sister.

As I expect to for
the balance of my life.

You couldn't be kinder, ladies,
but you'll have to be patient.

Everything's just racing by me right
now and I do need time to catch up.

Of course, you do.

Would you like to come in?

Rose, what's changed?

Nothing's changed. It's just as I said,
everything's moving too fast for me.

Well, you're welcome
to all the time you need.

Stanley, you are
the soul of patience.

Well, I don't feel patient.

I mean, I want you to set the date. I
want us to get on with our lives together.

And I want you to tell me what's
wrong. Something's very different.

No, it isn't. Everything
is perfectly fine.

Rose, you're forgetting I
know you very well now.

All right, Stanley,
it's different.

I have come to realize that
I like my life exactly as it is.

I'm used to it.
It's comfortable.

You don't want to marry me?

No, I don't.

I'm sorry, but it's true.

You don't love me, Rose?

How's the novel
coming, John-Boy?

It's coming, thanks.

I think it's because you've always
all been such an inspiration to me.

- Do you mean that?
- No, but it sounds good, doesn't it?

You know, you used to be nice.

Now then, here we are.

Good morning. ROSE: Hello.

Now that we're all assembled,
I've something I want to say

and I don't want
any fuss about it.

You sound like my
old sergeant, Rose.

Now, let me get this set here.

As I look back, it all started with
Stanley's promotion and his raise.

And just as fast as it
got started, it's over.

- What's over?
- The wedding plans.

Now, Stanley knows it and
now you do and I don't want any...

It's from all of us.

It's your wedding present.

Maybe you should
just open it anyways.

There's no need.

It's because you didn't have
any pictures of your first wedding.

Kind of funny. The first time,
a wedding and no camera,

and now, a camera
and no wedding.

- Are you sure, Rose?
- I am.

Now look, I'm sure if you
take it back to the shop,

they'll give you
your money back.

We'll call you as soon as your
order is ready, Mrs. Winslow.

Thanks a lot.

I just don't believe it,
Cindy. You've done it again!

It's my biggest sale, yet.

- And Mrs. Winslow can be so difficult.
- I know.

Oh, Cindy, you were
just made for this job.

This is the third important sale
you've made since you joined us.

Fourth, Mrs. Bassett.

Oh, yes, fourth.

I think it's because I
enjoy the work so much.

And you know, I really
like dealing with the people.

Yes, I've noticed.

And it has occurred to me that you
deserve a bonus for getting these orders.

Really?

If you'd consider joining
me on a permanent basis,

perhaps as an Assistant Manager.

I don't know what to say.

Well, with the additional
personnel, I could begin to expand.

And I think you could share in the
responsibility of running the shop.

It would mean long hours and hard work,
but I'll make it well worth your while.

I see.

Well, that would be nice.

I do have some
ideas on those things.

- You don't sound very excited.
- Oh, I am.

I don't know, Mrs. Bassett.
Can I think about it?

I suppose.

But I would like a decision
as soon as possible.

Believe me, Cindy, I would have
welcomed an opportunity like this

when I was starting out.

Sometimes I just don't understand
young people these days.

Drew, you're being silly.

Of course, I still love you.

I got to go get the
door. I do. Bye-bye.

Well, hello! We've
missed you, stranger!

Thank you, Elizabeth.

I need to bother Miss
Rose, if she's about.

Sure.

Stanley, what a nice surprise.

Well, surprise, I'm certain.

I wanted you to
have this, Miss Rose.

Remember when we won
it? At the Elk Spring Dance?

Thank you.

I'll keep it for a while,
and then you can have it.

I'm leaving, Rose.

You're leaving here?

I've given my notice to the
paper and I'll be moving away.

I'm sorry. I had hoped
that we could remain friends

and see each other now and then.

That's not possible.

I realized I have to
forget you completely.

Out of sight, out of mind.

But

I couldn't leave
without saying goodbye.

If you say so, Stanley.

Goodbye.

Goodbye, Rose.

Stanley gone already?

Yes, Elizabeth. He's
decided to move away.

- What's going on?
- Rose called it spring cleaning.

- We did that last month.
- I know, but we're doing it again.

So if you're smart, you'll
get out of here while you can.

Where's John Curtis?

I don't know. I just
clean rugs around here.

Well, well! Hi! How are you? You
have a good day, huh? Come on.

- Selling the furniture?
- Everything's been brushed or aired.

And if you sit there long enough,
you'll be washed, waxed and polished.

Is this Rose's idea?

Certainly isn't mine.
You wanna help?

I got a delivery to make,
fortunately! Good luck!

Rose, what is going
on around here?

Well, now you're not to walk on
this floor just yet. It's got to dry.

- Phew!
- Let me take this from you, come on.

Why don't you just
sit down for a while?

Well, I think I will.

Oh, I have had the most
wonderful time today.

I tell you, when I woke up this morning,
I could just feel my spirits start to soar!

Well, just take it easy.

Oh, I feel fine, Mary
Ellen. Don't you see?

It's such a wonderful sense of relief
now that I've called the marriage off.

It was wrong. Well,
this proves it, doesn't it?

Oh, it's just such a weight off
my shoulders, let me tell you.

Something has
sure charged you up.

How about your heartburn?

Well, it improves daily.

Well, if you two are
just going to sit here,

why don't you go play in the
tree house until we're finished?

Place looks fine to me.
What do you think, Ben?

Never looked better.

Such praise!

I've never been more
flattered in my life.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

Hi! MARY ELLEN: Oh, baby, hi.

Poor Ginny, she's been cranky all
day. I think she missed her mommy.

I'll take her upstairs
and give her a bath.

That's okay. I'll
take care of her.

Oh, no. I've been
missing her all day.

Me, too.

Mommy!

- Welcome home.
- Hi.

- How was today?
- Was great. I made two more sales.

Mrs. Bassett said she's never had so
much success with a new girl before.

- That's great!
- I hope she's given you a commission.

Well, not yet. But a couple of
days ago, she offered me a bonus

if I accepted the new
Assistant Manager's job!

- She offered you that?
- On a permanent basis.

Congratulations!
Why didn't you tell us?

Well, I wanted to think about it
a little bit before I said anything.

Oh, Cindy, you'll
love working full time.

Besides, you get out of a
lot of housework that way.

I can see that.

What's that funny smell?

That's the lemon oil in
Rose's new floor polish.

She's turned this
place inside-out,

and worked herself into a fine
state of exhaustion in the meantime.

We saved some supper for you.

Oh, thanks. Maybe later. I want to
spend some time with Ginny right now.

Okay.

You've probably heard the best cup
of tea around is at the Baldwin house.

Yes, but I'm afraid the ladies haven't
invited me into their inner circle as yet.

Well, then pretend you
have a cold. It works wonders.

The problem is with that, that we
ministers get demerits for subterfuge.

Well, then, just come
right out and ask.

All right, I will.

What is it you're trying
so hard to conceal, Rose?

I was talking
about the Baldwins.

Yes, I know. But what is it?

You know, if you tell me,
we can share the burden,

so your load will be lighter.

- There isn't any burden.
- Rose.

I made the decision not
to marry Stanley Perkins.

It was mine to make and I made
it because I prefer my life as it is.

- You do?
- Yes, I do!

Nobody seems to
believe me, but it's true.

I don't believe you.

That's a mighty strange
thing for a minister to say.

Rose, if... What
are you looking for?

Nothing, nothing.

- You left these in the kitchen.
- I need to keep them with me.

Rose has a heart condition,
Reverend Marshall.

Oh, Mary Ellen.

Those pills aren't any antacid.
They're nitroglycerin tablets.

That is some burden
to carry, isn't it?

Rose, don't you think it's time you
started trusting the people who love you?

I can't stand people
to hover over me,

and I can't tolerate the
"poor-old-thing" look in their eyes.

Who's been looking
at you like that?

No one and I don't
want them to start!

Stanley doesn't know, does he?

No, and please don't carry
this news to him, please.

I won't. You're gonna
have to do that yourself.

We will leave it as it is.

It wouldn't be right to tie that
man down with a sick wife.

Now, don't tell me it would.

You're going to let him move
away thinking you don't love him?

Rose,

I don't think you're
being fair to Stanley.

I think the man is
entitled to know the truth.

Go ahead. I'll wait here.

I don't think he's here. He's
often gone this time of day.

His car's here.

Well, he could be out
walking. He likes a good walk.

Rose!

All right.

Mary Ellen, I'm afraid.

Just talk to him.
You'll both feel better.

Rose!

Stanley, the children
insisted that I come.

Well, please come in.

Sit over here.

It's always been my
most comfortable chair.

Really, this is quite nice.

Well, I always thought
of it as temporary.

And so it has been.

Well, how are all
the young Waltons?

Oh, fine. Busy, doing.

Stanley, I'm not well.

- What can I get you?
- Nothing, nothing. I have pills.

I don't want to talk about this,
but everybody says it's fairer to you.

Please, tell me about it.

Well, the doctors found a
little something with my heart.

In addition to the pills, I have to do
less, take it easy, whatever that means.

That day with John Curtis, I
thought you were just overwrought.

I was and I've got
to give that up, too.

Stanley, marriage to me
would mean life on the sidelines.

Rocking away, while other people dance
and travel, and I won't do that to you.

But it's not entirely
up to you, Rose.

Yes, it is.

I believe you still
love me, Rose.

Too much to have you
sit out the rest of your life.

I love you, Rose. I want to marry
you. I don't care how your health is...

If you love me, you won't put me
under this kind of pressure, Stanley.

- Now, I can't stand it. I just can't!
- Rose!

Rose!

I'm just about starved.

You'd better hurry it up, Cindy.
You don't want to be late for work.

Especially with the big
promotion on the way.

Young lady, how do you like me
brushing your hair this morning, huh?

- Cindy?
- I know, you're hungry.

I just have a lot of
work to do today.

And I have a long
drive into Charlottesville.

You've never called
it "long" before.

I want you to look just
perfect for nursery school.

I can't have anybody thinking
I'm a slovenly mother, can I?

You know, I think you're
changing into a real young little lady.

A little bit each day.

Just wish I could be
here to see every bit of it.

Mommy.

- Here are your eggs, Rose.
- And here's some toast.

Well, isn't this a treat.

I almost forgot that
my sisters can cook.

Thought you might
like some apple butter.

Well, now what're you going to do to
top this when my birthday comes around?

We'll serve it to you in bed.

Got Ginny playing with
John Curtis upstairs.

- I - think he's missed her.

How've you been feeling, Rose?

Like a queen. Here,
let me get you...

No, you sit down and
finish your breakfast, Rose.

We'll take care of Cindy.

This is silly. I'm not
to be molly-coddled.

Let them take care of
you for a while, Rose.

Well, you can be killed
with kindness, you know.

Anybody needs to take care of
Rose, I'm gonna be right here.

What about your job
and the promotion?

What's going on, Ben?

This is all news to me.

But it meant so much to you.

I know. But being here
means a lot to me, too.

I won't hear of this.
Not on my account.

I'm doing this for me, Rose.

You sure about this, Cindy?

What about your career?

I can work anytime. But
right now, my career is here.

Every time I pick up Ginny from
nursery school, she changes.

Just a little bit.

And I don't want to
miss one moment of it.

There you go, Stanley. It's
gonna cost you a whole nickel.

- You getting ready to pull out?
- Pardon?

For Richmond.

Oh, I'm packed. On my way, Ike.

I guess you came to
say your goodbyes, huh?

I'm not really a
man for farewells,

but I didn't come all the way over here
from Rockfish just for a pack of gum.

Sure am sorry to hear about
you and Rose not getting married.

Especially over something
as simple as angina.

Come again?

Chest pains. I got them, too.

I take the same
medicine as Rose does.

You do?

Sure, I had to. Ever
since my heart attack.

I didn't know you'd
had a heart attack.

Yeah. Three years
ago. Pretty bad one, too.

They didn't think I
was gonna pull through.

And I probably wouldn't have
if it hadn't been for Corabeth.

I guess Corabeth made you
take it pretty easy for a while, huh?

Yeah, but then she let me lead a more
active life when I got feeling better, too.

She was always there
when I needed her.

Yeah. The way I want
to be there for Miss Rose.

She's afraid she's
gonna cramp my style.

Take it from me,
it's more than that.

She's afraid she's
gonna die on you.

Well, thank you for the gum.

Stanley,

Rose was in here
just a little while ago.

And I just happen to know that
she's taking her morning constitutional

over by Drucilla's Pond.

Thank you.

We thought you'd be gone by now.

I'm on my way.

To your sister's?

Elvira's. She a
pleasant sort, you know.

How is Miss Rose?

Oh, she says
she's tired of taking.

Taking care of herself,
taking walks and taking pills.

But she's well?

She sure misses you.

Jim-Bob!

She does.

Will these tires get me
to Richmond, Jim-Bob?

They're still in
pretty good shape.

But if you're planning on going
cross-country, I don't think so...

I'll drive here first
and buy a full set.

Well.

- Stanley.
- Hello, Miss Rose.

Whatever's the matter with you?

Oh, I twisted my
ankle, that's all.

How could you
do a thing like that?

I can be very
awkward, Miss Rose.

Oh, no. Not ever. Not
you, Stanley Perkins.

Well, I never expected
to see you here.

Oh, Ike told me
where I could find you.

I remember we paused here
often. A lovely, restful spot.

Well, I imagine Elvira's
looking forward to your coming.

She says as much.

But Elvira values
her privacy, you know.

I hope I'm not going
to be a burden to her.

You couldn't do that if you tried
any more than you could be awkward.

That's why I can't
understand about that ankle.

Well, I went dancing
a couple of nights ago.

Oh!

I tried to dip and
my ankle gave way.

In the dip?

Well, I've had
some warning signs.

I didn't want to tell you but
sometimes we've gone dancing,

my feet have really tired.

No!

I've had to soak
them more than once.

Now, I think that entitles me to a
place on the sideline along with you.

Oh, Stanley, I don't know.

We could have a real good view
of the passing parade, you know.

Mr. Perkins, you are
limping on the wrong foot!

You have tried to trick me!

I am a salesman, Miss Rose.
And I'm trying to sell you on...

Well, I am not in the market
for deception, Mr. Perkins.

But you practiced that
yourself several times,

and rather well, I might add.

What are you talking about?

Well,

that little ruse about not loving me,
when, in fact, you were merely sick.

Merely?

Stanley Perkins, I
have a heart condition.

Yeah, and it's just about the same kind
of the one I've got. Comes from longing.

I am talking about
my medical condition.

Oh, that.

Don't you "Oh, that" me! Not
about a thing as serious as this!

Watch your temper, Miss Rose.

You'll find yourself
looking for your medicine.

Well, you just might push
me to the point where I need it.

What a nerve!

Oh, Rose, Rose. You read like
an open book. You always have.

It's going to take more than a
little chest pain to slow you down.

Well, you could no more sit back
and watch the parade than I can.

I don't think I understand
a word you're talking about.

When we're apart,
we're just spectators.

You make me feel young, Rose.

If I was going to
lose you tomorrow,

just having you for one day would
make the rest of my life worthwhile.

Those words. You always
did have a way with them.

No wonder you're
such a fine salesman.

I never sold a product
I didn't believe in.

And I never believed in
anything the way I believe in you.

Oh, Stanley.

Now you better listen to me
'cause I'm not going to ask this again.

Will you marry me, Miss Rose?

Dearly Beloved, we are gathered
here before God and this company

to join this man and this
woman in holy matrimony.

It is an honorable estate,
and one not to be entered into

lightly or unadvisedly.

Rather reverently, discreetly,

solemnly and in the fear of God.

Into this noble estate,

these two persons here
present come now to be joined.

The road behind them ha
d been rocky and uneven,

but we all felt the road
ahead for Rose and Stanley

would be in the best of repair.

Paved as it would be
with joy in each other,

sharing with friends their
unfailing good humor and laughter.

And for our family, when joy
came to one, it came to us all.

- Is anybody awake?
- What is it, Jim-Bob?

I can't sleep. Guess I'm too
excited about the wedding.

- I think it's something else.
- Like what?

Like all that money you
made selling Stanley the tires.

I think that's pretty exciting.

Good night, Jim-Bob.

Good night. Is
anybody else awake?

English -SDH