04x03 - The Heart of the Community

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Previously on When Calls the Heart...

I'm offering you a division of your own.

I'm honored, but I have a job.

Would you consider taking on
the railroad as a client?

It's a deal.

Rosemary, you've worked at
this cafe before, haven't you?

We're gonna need some help here.

I'll take the job.

Hope Valley wants this railroad,

but not at any price.

I vote against the
railroad's current proposal.

[♪♪♪]

[Frank]: You made the right decision.

[Abigail]: Half the
town agrees with you.

The other half's just afraid

to lose the railroad.

And with good reason.

Listen, Abigail, I'm your friend,

you know that, but...

You think I'm making a mistake.

Bringing the railroad to Hope Valley

benefits everybody in the long run.

If Jed and a few farmers have to move,

maybe that's the price
we pay for progress.

That's the price they pay.

You're making profits.

And putting a lot of people to work.

What about their homes
and their families?

Gentlemen, we all want

what's best for Hope Valley.

Let's just hope we get it.

Mr. Wyatt.

May I have a word?

Of course.

Thank you.

I've been thinking about the
town meeting, Mr. Wyatt.

Ready to change your mind?

Not exactly.

Well, then I'm not sure
there's much to talk about,

so if you'll excuse me...

I think we can make a deal,
if we both compromise a little.

Unless you're ready to sell
me the land to the south...

Please, just listen.

I know that moving the route

will cost the railroad more money.

But I can help.

And just how do you propose to do that?

I propose to sell you

the parcel along the northern route

at half-price.

The land is vacant,

so you won't have to
pay to relocate anyone.

It's a good compromise, Mr. Wyatt,

and we both know it.

I'll consider it and
I'll get back to you.

You'll get back to me now.

The railroad is good for business here,

which is the only reason
I'm willing to negotiate...

but we can get along
just fine without you.

My offer expires when
I walk out the door.

I don't like to rush big decisions.

Mr. Wyatt, we both know
the National Pacific

wants to run the main
line through Hope Valley

because it's the most
direct route to the coast.

But I'm sure they'll understand

why you didn't want to be rushed.

I accept your offer.

You drive a hard bargain.

I'd say it's a fair bargain.

Good day, Mr. Wyatt.

Just one more thing.

[Elizabeth]: The women of Hope Valley

never shy away from a challenge.

Abigail Stanton might never have
intended to serve as mayor,

but she rose to the occasion

and made a deal

with the National Pacific Railroad

to bring us progress and prosperity.

With both the railroad and
the sawmill hiring workers,

new faces are already
showing up in town,

and in my classroom as well.

[buzzing chatter]

[♪♪♪]

All right, everyone. Settle down.

Timmy...

You can play piano at recess.

Now, as you can see,

we have a lot of new
students here today,

so you will have to share
your books with a partner.

Oh. Uh, Cody...

Would you please pass these out?

Thank you.

Good morning.

They told me this was the school.

And I'm the teacher, Elizabeth Thatcher.

Shane Cantrell.

This is my son, Philip.

It's nice to meet you, Philip.

He hasn't done much schooling,

but he went to class for a few
months back in Rock Ridge.

- Well, that's a start.
- I'm gone all day at work,

and he doesn't have a
mother to look after him.

I'm so sorry to hear that.

He knows most his letters,

and he can add and subtract a little.

I'm sure he'll do just fine,

and we would be delighted to
have you join us, Philip.

You do as Teacher says, you hear me?

Yes, sir.

Thanks you, Miss...?

Thatcher.

Thatcher.

Let's find you a place to sit.

It's okay.

How about... right here, next to Opal?

And she can be your reading partner.

Yes, ma'am.

[♪♪♪]

Do you want to know a secret?

The first day of school
is hard for everyone.

I'll be okay.

I know you will.

[♪♪♪]

As soon as I think I've solved
one problem with Wyatt,

he tosses me another.

So they don't want to
pay any taxes at all?

Zero, and I don't think that's right.

Well, from what I've seen...

"right" and "wrong" doesn't
matter to the railroad

when it comes to doing business.

And yet, you still work for them.

Not everything is always at it seems.

Nothing with you ever is.

Needs salt.

[sighing]

All right, everyone, for your homework,

I want you to read

the first chapter of Rebecca
Of Sunnybrook Farm.

But there aren't enough
books to take home.

And mine's missing a page.

I know.

You'll have to take turns
with your partners.

So, decide which one of you will
take home the book tonight,

and who will take it
home tomorrow night.

Time for recess.

[bell clanging]

You can take the book home first.

I can't read all the words.

Miss Thatcher says it's okay
to have your mommy help you.

I don't have a mom.

Then your dad can read it to you.

That's not what dads do.

Mine does.

Come on, Brownie. I'll read to you.

Could you bag up those scones for Bill

while I finish these eggs?

Rosemary?

Mm-hmm?

Bill's waiting.

Yes! Sorry. Right away.

And then maybe you can wash some dishes.

Mm-hmm.

With the railroad coming to town,

I figured now was the perfect time.

It is the perfect time.

I hope so.

I'm a little scared.

Don't be scared.
It's what you've always wanted.

You're doing the right thing.

Thank you.

That means a lot.

If it's okay with you,

I would rather just keep
it our little secret.

You have my word.

Did someone say "secret"?

Oh! No, no, no. We're just...
just chatting, Rosemary

Thanks for these.

Hmm.

Dottie... you have to tell me.

Are you and Bill
officially courting again?

No. We're just good friends.

Oh... you poor dear.

I'm so sorry.

Rosemary, please.
It was a mutual decision.

Oh... [chuckles]

Of course it was.

So what's the secret?

I will tell you,

as long as you promise not
to mention it to anyone.

I promise! I won't tell a soul.
My lips are sealed.

I have decided...

to open a dress shop!

[gasps] Dottie!

That's a wonderful idea!

Hope Valley desperately needs
some haute couture.

Oh, you must tell me all about it.

[Clara]: Rosemary!

Dishes! Now?

Coming!

Now... you were saying?

[indistinct chatter and laughter]

Philip? Isn't there anyone
here to walk you home?

No, but I know the way.

Well, maybe I could walk with you.

You don't have to.

I would like to.

Okay, but first, I have to
stop at the mercantile.

My dad ordered some things for us.

What a coincidence.

I also have to stop at the mercantile.

Do you think we could walk together?

I guess.

Even with all the extra workers,
we're falling behind.

- We need more men.
- Don't I know it.

- Bad news, Mr. Coulter.
- What now?

The rip saw's lost its treadle again.

It's gonna take all day to fix.

Plus, that main generator's about to go.

Of course it is.

[Murphy]: All due respect, sir,

Mr. Wyatt's expecting his first

lumber delivery in nine days.

The only way we can make that

is if the men work more hours.

But we've been working three
hours overtime as it is.

I'm grateful for the work,
don't get me wrong.

I know you are. I know you are...

But Murphy's right.

If this railroad contract goes away,

we're gonna lose a lot of jobs with it.

I don't see any other way,

so... back to work.

You too.

Yes, sir.

Mm-hmm.

[exhaling heavily]

Hey, Philip. Want to play catch?

What? Don't you have homework?

Nope.

Miss Thatcher always gives homework.

Well, we had a story to read,

but tonight is Anna's turn
to take the book home.

So can we play?

I don't have a glove.

You can use mine.

We'll grab my bat.

Is it okay?

Just ten minutes?

Of course, but then I think I
should really walk you home.

That is, as long as it's all
right with Miss Abigail?

Go on. Have fun.

Aren't there enough
readers to go around?

No, and the ones we do
have are falling apart.

With all these new students,

I'm going to need more of everything.

I wish I had an easy answer for you.

Well, there must be some
room in the town's budget

for more supplies for the school.

Right now, you're gonna have to make do

with what you have.

But Abigail, this is important.

I know, and I would give the moon

to those children if I could,

but there isn't enough
to go around right now.

I guess these are just
growing pains, huh?

Mm. the good news is, they do go away.

[dry chuckle] Eventually.

[sighing]

Just a bit more shape and...

a bit more train...

and a lot more décolletage.

A lot more what?

[chuckles]

Rosemary, where's the kettle?
I'd love some tea.

Uh, yes, the kettle...

Uh, oh, yes. Right there.

[awkward chuckle]

Looks like we had a busy afternoon.

Yes. Very busy. Uh...

Really kept us hopping.

Clara had offered to stay
and help with the dishes,

but she'd already worked a full shift,

so I told her not to worry,
I would take care of the rest.

Thank you, Rosemary.

I'm sorry Bill and I haven't
been here to pitch in.

No apology needed.

No, you both have your hands full,

and that's why you hired me,

to help you in your time of need.

I really appreciate it.

And I'm gonna try to
find a clean tea cup.

[Rosemary sighs]

"And the duck said,
'Quack, quack, quack.'"

That's not how ducks sound.

Oh? How do they sound?

[enunciating]: "Quack, quack, quack."

[laughing] All right. Let me try.

"Quack, quack, quack."

[Elizabeth laughing]

Miss Thatcher?

Is there a problem?

No. No problem at all.
Philip had a great first day.

You should be very proud.

Then what are you doing here?

I just thought I'd walk him home.

Oh.

Well, thanks, but he can
take care of himself.

Um, I spoke with Mrs. Brayman,

and since her daughter
is also in my class,

she said she could walk Philip
home from school from now on,

and she offered

to keep an eye on him while
you're in the sawmill.

If that's what she wants to do.

Guess it's a woman's nature to worry.

We better go scare up some supper.

Yes, sir.

I was wondering if you and Philip might

like to come over to my house
for dinner sometime this week.

I'm sure you both could
use a home-cooked meal.

That's very kind,
but we wouldn't want to impose.

No, I like to get to know my students

outside the classroom.

It helps me understand them better.

Well, thanks just the same.
Come on, now.

Thanks for walking me home,
Miss Thatcher.

You're welcome, Philip.

[♪♪♪]

[gasps softly]

I'll see you tomorrow.

[♪♪♪]

Bill.

I just got word from Headquarters.

The Tate Boys just broke out

of Granville Penitentiary.

Granville? That's up north.

We think they're headed our way.

Criminal gangs are fighting

for control of the Northern Territory.

It's a lot safer out here

for bottom-feeders like the Tates.

Why bother with a town small as this?

Curtis and Glenn Tate

make their living robbing payrolls.

And don't you have a
payroll coming in soon?

Day after tomorrow.

By coach, from Buxton.

It's gonna need protecting.

Agreed.

Bill and I are gonna ride out,
and escort it back,

Just in case.

Any intel on how the Tates operate?

We could use some inside information.

I think I know where to get it.

[♪♪♪]

Bon appétit.

I asked for pancakes.

Elizabeth, you must expand your palate

beyond such simple fare.

I like my palate the way it is!

Oh!

Did we wake up on the wrong
side of bed this morning?

I'm sorry. I'm just...

I'm worried about the school right now.

Well, maybe I can help.

Not unless you have a barrel of money.

We're short on books,
we're short on supplies,

we're short on everything.

Well, Abigail's the mayor,
and she's your friend.

Just ask her for what you need.

There's nothing she can do right now.

So, your little schoolhouse
is short on funds,

and you need to raise some...

Well, that means you need a fundraiser.

That's not a bad idea.

Oh, it's a wonderful idea.

In fact, I have a thought.

We could organize a ball...

a grand, glorious gala.

Rosemary.

Men could be in tuxedos,

women in ball gowns,
waltzing the night away...

Rosemary.

Or we could have a casino night

in the saloon, with a roulette wheel,

card tables, dice games.

Rosemary!

This is a fundraiser for children.

They don't gamble.

Of course they don't.

They could serve the hors d'oeuvres.

I know! I could put on
a show after dinner,

like a supper club.

What do you think about a carnival?

A carnival?

Mm-hmm.

Well, it's no supper club...

But I think it could be fun.

Thank you.

You must have a raffle.
Raffles bring in gobs of money.

That could work,
but what would we raffle off?

Well, I have a beautiful hair comb

from my Broadway debut
in The Hairdresser.

Rosemary? Shouldn't you be working?

I am working.

I'm helping Elizabeth

with her dear little
carnival for the school.

A carnival?

Don't worry.

It won't cost the town a dime.

We'll do everything with
volunteers and donations.

I could read people's fortunes!

I once played the role

of fortune teller in The Fortune Teller.

Dreadful play, but I got
to keep the costume!

[laughs]

Rosemary, since you can see the future,

can you see yourself washing
the dishes in the kitchen?

I was letting them soak.

They're soaked.

[Rosemary sighs, resigned]

Back to work, then.

A carnival wouldn't make
the school a fortune,

but at least it'll tide the
school over for a while.

What do you think?

Let me know what you need.
I'll help in any way I can.

A carnival!

[Emily]: That sounds like so much fun!

Brownie loves carnivals!

Can we have caramel apples?

We can have whatever we like.

But first, we have a lot to do.

We have to paint signs,

and hand out flyers,

and make things that we can sell.

Miss Abigail

can help me make cupcakes
for the bake sale booth.

And I'll help! I love cupcakes!

My dad can make the booths.

And my mom can sew the bean bags

for the bean bag toss.

That's great! We need
all the help we can get.

I have the sign-up sheets right here.

Here you go.

Philip, aren't you excited?

My daddy won't be able to come

'cause he has to work at the sawmill.

Mine, too.

Let me see what I can do about that.

[Frank]: My cell at Granville

was right next to Curtis Tate's.

I met his brother there, too.

Anything you could tell
us that might help?

Curtis did say, once,

that he had a good idea
about robbing a stagecoach.

That's good to know

that he put his time
in prison to good use.

He said he'd hire a keen-eyed rifleman,

put him on a hill,

and have him sh**t the wagon guards

when they got close enough.

k*ll them in cold blood?

Stupid and blood-thirsty go together.

The Tate brothers are cowards.

They're not gonna make a move
until the sn*per's done his job.

Sounds like we're gonna
be riding into an ambush.

It's not an ambush, Jack,

if we know it's coming.

And we'll know it's coming.

We?

I'll ride with you.

Don't have to do that, Frank.

Oh, a lot of folks are
depending on that payroll.

I'd like to help out.

Unless you don't want the company.

All right.

We leave at dawn.

[Dottie]: Rosemary,
I'd like some Jasmine tea, please?

Coming right up.

Oh. What are these?

Sketches.

Well, dress designs.

I see...

They're just the ticket

to put your new shop on the map.

Well, I haven't even opened it yet.

Never too soon to plan,

and every fine dress shop needs...

[grandly]: a fine designer.

Well... [chuckles]

aren't they...

Ooh!

Interesting.

Is that all you're going to say?

They are a little...

hmm...

extravagant for Hope Valley,

don't you think?

So much chiffon and beading and...

these necklines...

Too daring?

To put it mildly.

Perhaps you're right.

Our ladies aren't quite
ready for high fashion.

At least not this high.

Or low, as the case may be.

[designs rustling]

Thank you for your notes, Dottie.

My next attempt will be
much more to your liking.

Oh, I didn't ask for...

another attempt. [sighs]

Oh, boy.

Your men have been working so hard.

They need some rest.

They need to spend some time

with their families.

I want to say yes, Elizabeth,

but I just, I can't.

It's just one afternoon.

If I miss the delivery schedule

and lose the railroad contract,

I'm gonna have to lay people off.

Do you want those families to go hungry?

Of course not!

Look, Wyatt's already taking
a risk on me as it is.

He could've easily shipped his lumber in

from Union City, but he didn't.

I can't let him down.

I'm sorry.

[sighing]

[♪♪♪]

Excuse me, Abigail?

I heard the railroad won't
be paying any taxes.

Is that true?

Nothing has been decided yet.

Doesn't seem fair for the railroad

to be the only business in town

not paying its share.

I agree, but it's not quite that simple.

It is to me.

I mean, the railroad should
pay taxes like the rest of us,

that's all there is to it.

I-I can't help thinking

that Mr. Gowen would've had enough nerve

to stand up to them.

Ned, I recall you being a vocal
supporter of the railroad

when it was put to a vote,

and as for Mr. Gowen,

he isn't your mayor anymore.

I am.

Well, then why aren't you
protecting my interests?

I'm trying to protect
everyone's interests, Ned.

Oh, Abigail! Thank heavens, you're here!

Is there a problem?

I ordered a simple cucumber sandwich

and Rosemary brought me this,

with olives and tomato and...

some kind of inappropriate mustard.

I'll take care of it.

I don't know how on Earth
I'm supposed to eat that.

[Abigail]: What on Earth...

Miss Rosemary's helping us make cupcakes

for the carnival bake sale.

But not plain old, boring cupcakes.

These ones have marzipan in 'em.

And jelly and walnuts and cheese, too.

[chuckling]

Boys, why don't you go
outside and play for a bit,

and I'll help Miss
Rosemary clean up in here?

Thanks! Come on, Robert.

Rosemary, what's going on?

Oh, I was just helping the boys

with their little carnival cupcakes.

And this?

Oh, isn't it a work of art?

Rosemary, this isn't
a cucumber sandwich.

There's cucumber in there!

Look under the anchovy paste.

Florence doesn't want anchovy paste.

She wants what she ordered.

Oh, that is just so...

Oh, dear. You're angry with me.

[sighing] Ahh...

I'm not angry.

I...

I understand.

You do?

Oh, what a relief.

When I started to work here,

I was so grateful to
have something to do,

because Lee was busy working.

But this isn't me, Abigail.

When I hear of Dottie
opening up a dress shop...

You don't want to quit
because I'm relying on you.

You're my friend.

I can't let you down.

You're my friend, too,

and I can't let you be unhappy.

Clara and I will be fine.

I'll put a "help wanted"
sign in the window today.

Are you sure?

Rosemary, I think we both know

you were not cut out to do dishes.

[laughing]

Well, the least I can do
is fix this sandwich.

Mm! [chuckles] Oh...

My kitchen...

I'm riding out at dawn.

I should be back by nightfall.

I don't like that word "should."

I will be back by nightfall.

I'm going to hold you to it.

We don't even know if the Tate boys

are anywhere near Hope Valley.

We're just riding along
to be on the safe side.

You are just trying to
make me feel better.

Is it working?

Let me try something else.

[♪♪♪]

Be safe.

[♪♪♪]

Bill...

This just came from Headquarters.

News on the Tates?

News on Henry Gowen.

The Inspector General just
found a bank employee,

a forensic accountant,
who's willing to testify

that Gowen embezzled the town's money.

The problem with sin is that
it rarely stays private.

They gave this "A.J.
Foster" fellow immunity to talk.

Says he was paid to
cover the paper trail.

So when can you arrest Gowen?

[Jack]: It's not that simple.

The evidence has to be
put before the court,

and I can't do anything

until that judge signs
off on the warrant.

How long's that take?

Depends on the judge.

Weeks...

maybe months.

Doesn't seem right,
him being able to roam free.

Gowen's slick.

This has been coming for a while.

It's only a matter of time.

Hyah.

Hyah!

Well, this is it...

the Hope Valley Infirmary.

I'm impressed.

There's really not much to see, yet.

Slowly, but surely.

I think you're doing a great job,

and I hear you've been busy.

Busier every week,
but nothing I can't handle.

I know I've said this before,
but we are lucky to have you.

And it looks like you've done
a lot with what we gave you.

The railroad's been very generous.

You sound surprised.

You probably know National
Pacific doesn't have

a very good reputation when it comes

to looking after people.

That is all in the past.
I'm here to prove them wrong.

Believe it or not, the railroad
cares about doing the right thing,

for our communities and for mankind.

And womankind?

Well, womankind has always

been a particular favorite of mine,

but that's a story for another day.

[knocking]

Nurse Carter?

Another patient.

I'll leave you to it.

Yes. Right here.

We think it's just a sprain,

but thought you'd better take a look.

How did it happen?

He twisted it,
working on the green chain.

Nobody's fault.

Just got careless, that's all.

A sawmill's not a good
place for carelessness.

Well, everybody's working

some pretty long hours these days.

Tired people make mistakes,
and mistakes get people hurt.

I've seen too many of
your men in here lately.

What can I tell you?

We've got a lot of orders to fill.

We're running at full capacity.

You could tell Mr.
Coulter his men need a break.

Sorry, ma'am, but I don't
tell my boss what to do.

[door opens and shuts]

It's okay.

[Curtis Tate]: Do you think
you can you hit 'em from here?

Sure.

Easy sh*t.

You miss, you don't get paid.

I don't miss.

Good.

We'll be down in that gully,

out of sight.

As soon as you fire,

we'll take the wagon.

You sure you want them dead?

That a problem?

Not for me.

[♪♪♪]

Eight men have been
hurt this week alone.

Maybe I should speak to Mr. Coulter.

I've already talked to him.

He's under a lot of pressure

to deliver Mr. Wyatt's order on time.

Then maybe someone should
talk to Mr. Wyatt.

Raffle tickets, only five cents!

[Elizabeth]: How many have you sold?

Two.

Only two?

Well, then, I'll take .

cents for the book of .

I'll take two dozen.

How many's that?

.

You know what?

You might as well make it an even .

Thanks, mister.

Here you go. Keep the change.

That is very generous of you, Mr. Wyatt.

Always happy to support the community.

Speaking of that,

I was hoping to talk to you
about something important.

Of course.

It's the sawmill.

Now, I know you have a signed contract

with Mr. Coulter,

but the deadline you've given him is...

well, it's unreasonable.

"Unreasonable?"

What Miss Thatcher means to say

is that the men at the mill

have been working so hard,

that they're getting hurt.

I'm seeing a lot of
them at the infirmary,

I'm sure you wouldn't
want that to happen.

No, no. Of course not.

So If you could just extend

the delivery deadline,

it would really make a difference,

and the workers could get some rest,

and spend some time with their families.

I appreciate your concern,
Miss Thatcher,

but I have a business to run.

How the men spend their time
is not really my concern.

Could you please reconsider?

It would mean so much to everyone.

There's gonna be a carnival

to raise money for the school.

Wouldn't it be nice if the
fathers could come, too?

[sighs]

I suppose an extra day
won't hurt anything.

Will you be at the carnival?

I wouldn't miss it.

Then I'll see you there.

Oh, excuse me.

Mr. Cantrell! Mr. Cantrell!

I have good news.

The delivery deadline has been extended.

Oh? I hadn't heard.

I'm not sure, but I think that means

that Mr. Coulter might
give you the afternoon off

so you could take
Philip to the carnival.

I can't afford to take time off.

Well, it's just a few hours.

Maybe to you,
but it's money in my pocket.

Please? Philip only gets one childhood,

and you don't get to go
back and do it over.

I have to get back to the mill.

Excuse me.

Any sign of Frank?

I spotted him flanking us a while back.

He's done a good job of
staying out of sight.

Pastor's not short on courage,

I'll give him that.

As long as he doesn't try any heroics,

he should be fine.

He's not the one I'm worried about.

[wagon rumbling in distance]

[♪♪♪]

[sh*t fires]

[horse whinnies]

That was only one sh*t.

Maybe he missed.

We better clear out of here.

[exhales]

[♪♪♪]

Bill tells me you took down

that sharpsh**ter all by yourself.

[Frank]: It's no big deal.

[Wyatt]: You are a man
of many talents, Pastor.

Let me show you my gratitude.

I appreciate it, but I don't need a
reward for doing a good deed, thanks.

Going up against a r*fle
with your bare hands

is more than a good deed.

[Frank]: I had a pleasant
ride with my friends,

got a little exercise.

I won't take your money for that.

Okay, but don't be surprised

if your collection plate
is fuller than usual

this Sunday.

And you're gonna see a nice little bonus

in your pay this week.

I have no problem taking your money.

I didn't know Frank
rode with Bill and Jack

to guard the stage.

Neither did I.

Our sharpsh**ter isn't talking.

Hired g*ns usually don't, Jack.

I bet he'll have something
to say to the judge.

In the meantime, he can enjoy
the comforts of his jail cell.

Excuse me.

I told you I'd be back by nightfall.

[♪♪♪]

Abigail!

What's wrong?

You rode out of town on a dangerous job

without even telling me. Why?

It wasn't that dangerous.

Ray Wyatt disagrees.

Should I have asked for permission?

Frank, it's not about permission.

I can't tell you what to do.

I'm just trying to understand you.

You say you've put your past behind you,

and then, out of the blue,

you go and chase outlaws.

They needed my help.
I don't see the problem.

The problem is,

I would like us to be close,

to communicate, to be honest.

So now I'm not honest?

I didn't say that.

I guess we're not communicating.

Maybe we should give it a rest.

Maybe we should.

[♪♪♪]

[Elizabeth]: How's the sign
for the photo booth coming?

[Jack]: Almost done.

What do you think so far?

It is a work of art.

Well, in that case,

maybe I should charge cents.

Did you buy your raffle ticket yet?

Actually, I bought raffle tickets,

and if I win that hair comb,

I'm giving it straight to you.

[knocking]

Yoo-hoo!

[sighs]

Maybe we should start locking the door.

Lee has exciting news!

Is it about Mr.
Wyatt extending the deadline?

Oh, dear. These walls truly are thin.

Wyatt said that you and Faith Carter

convinced him to do it.

Well, Faith did most of the convincing.

And I did some convincing, too.

Let's not forget that.

Mm-hmm.

So you're closing down
for the afternoon?

Pretty much, yeah.

A few of the guys really
wanted to keep working,

so I'm, uh, I'm paying them double-time.

That is very generous of you, Lee.

Thank you so much, Lee.
The students will be so happy.

Ah, what can I say?

[crickets chirping]

Dad, can we get candy
apples at the carnival?

You know I have to work.

But the sawmill's closed
tomorrow afternoon.

Not for everybody.

It gives me a chance to
make some extra money,

get us out of this tent sooner.

I don't mind this tent.

You need a real bed.

I'm doing what's best, son.

You'll understand when you're older.

Yes, sir.

You're gonna be all right
without me there, aren't you?

Sure.

Carnival's not so much fun anyways.

[♪♪♪]

[bustling chatter and laughter]

[cheering]

[♪♪♪]

You two make a lovely couple.

Care for a photograph?

[♪♪♪]

[Cody]: Cupcakes!

Get your fresh-baked
cupcakes right here!

Cupcakes!

Cupcakes!

Do you have to yell?

Don't you want to make some money?

Cody, you could be a little quieter.

[normal voice]: Cupcakes for sale.

Get 'em before they're gone.

I'll take a couple.

[Abigail]: Oh, see?
You don't have to shout.

[♪♪♪]

Oh! What are you gonna have?

[♪♪♪]

Can you tell me my future?

[theatrically]: Of course I can!

I have a third-eye

that can see and hear everything.

An eye that hears?

[normally]: Well,
it could hear a lot better

if you would settle down
and stop your chattering.

[chuckles]

[theatrically,
European accent]: I see...

true love

in your future.

A tall, dark, handsome man?

No.

[gasps darkly]

Hideous!

But you will love him nonetheless.

Because he'll be a good man?

Because he will be rich.

And you will be very happy.

[coins rattle]

But he'll be hideous?

[normal voice]: I'm teasing.

He'll be very handsome.

[coins rattle]

Ten cents, please.

[coin clatters]

Thank you.

My turn.

Please.

[theatrically,
European accent]: I see...

great success with your dress shop...

that is...

if you have the wisdom

to choose

a talented fashion designer

to assist you.

I don't suppose you've got your
third-eye on anyone in particular?

[normal voice]: Funny, that...

[coins clatter]

Oh.

[drops coin]

Don't seem to be doing much business.

Maybe you'd like to buy a ticket.

I'd like to buy all your tickets.

Wonderful!

You are making a generous contribution

to Hope Valley's future.

- Shall we?
- Oh...

I'm just doing the selling.

Florence is doing the kissing.

[laughs]

All right, folks, last call
for the three-legged race!

[applauding]

Your father had to work?

Yeah.

Oh, Philip, I'm so sorry.

[♪♪♪]

Would you like to race?

I'm in need of a partner.

Is that allowed?

Of course! Come on!

Okay.

One more team!

Okay.

Here we go!

All right.

Tie you up here.

- Nice and tight...
- Thank you, Bill.

Oh, my goodness.

It's been years since I've done this.

I can't believe we're doing this.

All right, everybody!

Ready?

Set!

Go!

[Lee]: And they're off!

In the lead, it's Jack and Robert,

No! On the ground, it's Jack and Robert.

And it's Elizabeth and Philip
who've taken the lead!

And Abigail and Cody are
gaining really fast!

It's coming to the wire!
Too close to call! It's...

Elizabeth and Philip by a finger!

[cheering]

[whistling]

Daddy! You came!

Figured working a half-shift
was enough for today.

Too late?

It's never too late.

Now, where are those candy apples?

This way!

[♪♪♪]

Did you enjoy yourself, Mr. Wyatt?

More than I expected.

I know this isn't a day
to discuss business,

but I wonder if you've
considered our request

to waive the railroad's taxes?

Actually, yes.

I've done some homework,

and I found out that most cities

that do business with the railroad

offer a small tax reduction,

but nothing more.

So I'm thinking I'll
reduce your taxes by %.

But... you're right, of course.

This is not the day to discuss business.

Enjoy your afternoon, and...
you missed a spot.

[♪♪♪]

Mr. Wyatt.

Mr. Gowen.

So how are you getting
on with Madam Mayor?

Or as you called her...
the "little lady"?

Not well.

Hope Valley seems to have
quite a few headstrong women.

Well, that's fair to say.

Perhaps we'd find it easier

dealing with a more reasonable man.

Perhaps.

Shall we discuss it in my office?

Let's.

Think Floyd'll talk?

Doesn't matter.

The Mounties haven't found us yet.

They will if we can't get enough money

to make it across the border.

We'll find another way to get
our hands on that payroll.

[♪♪♪]

So? How much money did you raise?

Enough to buy brand-new readers

for the entire class, and then some.

Then you should be happy.

There's just so much more
the classroom still needs.

Maps, art supplies,
musical instruments...

and I can't exactly put on a carnival

every time I run short of something.

Those are tomorrow's problems.

Look at what you did today.

Well, it's not that much of a challenge

to oversee a few games and races.

Oh, it was more than that.

You gave the town a day of fun,

and you brought a father
and son together.

Shane and Philip?

I'm really glad Shane showed up,

but they still have a long way to go.

You helped them take the first step.

I'd call that a good start.

You do so much for this town, Elizabeth.

I don't know where Hope
Valley would be without you.

Well...

if you really feel
that way, Constable...

then I guess I could stick
around here for awhile.

[♪♪♪]