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0:00:02 > 0:00:03I'm leaving you in charge.

0:00:03 > 0:00:05Where is she?

0:00:05 > 0:00:07No more jackets to be used as footballs.

0:00:09 > 0:00:11She loves you!

0:00:11 > 0:00:13CHEERING

0:00:13 > 0:00:17Matron will be informed of this deplorable behaviour.

0:00:17 > 0:00:18Matron's not coming back.

0:00:18 > 0:00:20Of course she's coming back.

0:00:28 > 0:00:33'Ever since I was a little girl, I knew when a storm was coming.

0:00:33 > 0:00:36'The sky grew dark, and animals took cover.

0:00:36 > 0:00:39'But here at the hospital, there's nowhere to hide.

0:00:39 > 0:00:42'You see, our storm wasn't wind and rain -

0:00:42 > 0:00:45'it was something far more disturbing.'

0:00:46 > 0:00:48'Matron had a secret...

0:00:48 > 0:00:51'and it was down to us to find out the truth.'

0:01:23 > 0:01:25SHE RINGS BELL

0:01:25 > 0:01:29Everybody dressed, and then straight to breakfast.

0:01:29 > 0:01:33As soon as that's done, you are to start work in the garden.

0:01:33 > 0:01:35The garden?

0:01:36 > 0:01:38What about laundry?

0:01:38 > 0:01:39Matron's orders.

0:01:40 > 0:01:42When did Matron get back?

0:01:42 > 0:01:45- Late last night. - So she hasn't been kidnapped?

0:01:45 > 0:01:48- I'm afraid not.- Where did she go?

0:01:48 > 0:01:49Your guess is as good as mine.

0:01:51 > 0:01:53I am not going to tell you girls again.

0:01:55 > 0:01:56Matron's up to something.

0:01:56 > 0:01:57Oh, Hetty!

0:01:57 > 0:01:59And we're going to find out what it is.

0:02:04 > 0:02:06Ah, Matron, excuse me, Matron!

0:02:06 > 0:02:10Nurse Winterson tells me the girls are out in the garden today.

0:02:10 > 0:02:13Yes, a valuable lesson in the art of horticulture.

0:02:13 > 0:02:15Well, what am I supposed to do with my boys?

0:02:15 > 0:02:17I don't know, Mr Cranbourne - improvise.

0:02:20 > 0:02:21I'm sorry.

0:02:22 > 0:02:25I'm sorry. I feel a little out of sorts this morning.

0:02:41 > 0:02:44What did I tell you? Matron's up to something.

0:02:46 > 0:02:48We can't do anything right now, Hetty.

0:02:48 > 0:02:51Come on, before Nurse Macclesfield notices we've gone.

0:02:53 > 0:02:54Come along, girls.

0:02:55 > 0:02:56Right!

0:02:56 > 0:03:02There are hedges to be trimmed, seeds to be sown.

0:03:02 > 0:03:03Over there.

0:03:04 > 0:03:05Get ready to sneak off.

0:03:05 > 0:03:07Er, I have a special task for you, Feather.

0:03:07 > 0:03:09HETTY SIGHS

0:03:09 > 0:03:11You are to be in charge of weeds.

0:03:11 > 0:03:15If I so much as see a dandelion, there will be no lunch.

0:03:15 > 0:03:16Or dinner.

0:03:17 > 0:03:19Do I make myself clear?

0:03:19 > 0:03:21Yes, Nurse Macclesfield.

0:03:21 > 0:03:22THEY GIGGLE

0:03:25 > 0:03:26Ah, Matron!

0:03:28 > 0:03:30- There you are. - Not now, Nurse Winterson.

0:03:30 > 0:03:32Colonel Brigwell is here to see you.

0:03:32 > 0:03:34Something about a monthly audit.

0:03:34 > 0:03:36Fine. Tell him I'll be right there.

0:03:37 > 0:03:39Is there something I can help with?

0:03:40 > 0:03:43Just keep the foundlings away from this corridor.

0:03:43 > 0:03:45- Is that understood?- Yes, Matron.

0:03:46 > 0:03:47Hmm.

0:03:57 > 0:04:00- Why aren't we in the garden, sir? - Because Matron has other plans.

0:04:00 > 0:04:02But we only did drill yesterday.

0:04:02 > 0:04:07Matron said to improvise, so that's exactly what I'm doing.

0:04:07 > 0:04:12Now, becoming a soldier is all about teamwork and strategy.

0:04:12 > 0:04:15And now it's time to put all that training into practice.

0:04:18 > 0:04:19THEY GASP

0:04:21 > 0:04:23I didn't know you liked football, sir.

0:04:23 > 0:04:24I'm full of surprises, Walter.

0:04:24 > 0:04:26Who's your favourite player?

0:04:26 > 0:04:28Ah, now that would have to be Dennis Hodgetts,

0:04:28 > 0:04:30the man responsible for leading Aston Villa

0:04:30 > 0:04:33to their first FA Cup triumph against West Bromwich Albion.

0:04:33 > 0:04:34It is that your team, sir?

0:04:34 > 0:04:36I was at the match.

0:04:36 > 0:04:39- What was it like?- Magnificent!

0:04:39 > 0:04:41You should have heard the crowd roar,

0:04:41 > 0:04:44especially when Richmond Davis crossed for Hodges,

0:04:44 > 0:04:48whose side-footed volley went arrow-like into the net.

0:04:52 > 0:04:55Mathias, I shall make you captain for West Brom.

0:04:55 > 0:04:59Vince, you can lead the men for Aston Villa.

0:04:59 > 0:05:00Now, pick your teams, captains.

0:05:03 > 0:05:06And remember, boys - we fight to the death!

0:05:07 > 0:05:08WHISTLE BLOWS

0:05:08 > 0:05:09BOYS TALK OVER EACH OTHER

0:05:09 > 0:05:11Let's go!

0:05:11 > 0:05:13- Get back!- Give it! Give it!

0:05:35 > 0:05:37You've missed a bit, Hetty.

0:05:37 > 0:05:40One more word out of you, and I'll push you in those nettles.

0:05:40 > 0:05:42Er, that's enough talking over there.

0:05:43 > 0:05:44HETTY SIGHS

0:05:44 > 0:05:47If only I could get a message to the boys about Matron.

0:05:48 > 0:05:50GIRL SCREAMS

0:05:50 > 0:05:52What is all this noise?

0:05:52 > 0:05:54It just fell from the sky!

0:05:54 > 0:05:56- What is it?- Let me see.

0:06:02 > 0:06:03I think it's a meteor.

0:06:04 > 0:06:08- What does that mean? - It means the sky's falling in.

0:06:08 > 0:06:10Everybody run!

0:06:10 > 0:06:12THEY SCREAM

0:06:15 > 0:06:17Get back here this instant!

0:06:17 > 0:06:18But Nurse...!

0:06:18 > 0:06:24Harriet, I think you'll find this belongs to Mr Crumble.

0:06:24 > 0:06:27Take it back to him. Tell his boys to be more careful in the future.

0:06:30 > 0:06:32I'll get you back for that.

0:06:35 > 0:06:36This is our chance.

0:06:36 > 0:06:38What should I tell them?

0:06:38 > 0:06:39That we're stuck outside,

0:06:39 > 0:06:41and they'll have to lead the investigation.

0:06:41 > 0:06:43Well, go on, then!

0:06:43 > 0:06:46Tell them to start looking for clues in Matron's office.

0:06:53 > 0:06:55Why did you have to kick it so hard?

0:06:55 > 0:06:58It's not my fault I'm too good for you puddings.

0:06:58 > 0:07:00Er, Gideon...

0:07:00 > 0:07:03go and fetch the ball from the garden, will you?

0:07:03 > 0:07:07And offer Nurse Macclesfield our sincere apologies.

0:07:09 > 0:07:10There's no need.

0:07:12 > 0:07:13I'll go.

0:07:16 > 0:07:18It didn't hit anyone, I hope?

0:07:18 > 0:07:19Only Sheila.

0:07:19 > 0:07:20HE CHUCKLES

0:07:25 > 0:07:28Hetty needs you to sneak into Matron's office.

0:07:28 > 0:07:31- What for?- We have to find out why Matron disappeared yesterday.

0:07:33 > 0:07:34Harriet...

0:07:37 > 0:07:38I like your apron.

0:07:40 > 0:07:42"I like your apron!"

0:07:42 > 0:07:44BOYS LAUGH

0:07:46 > 0:07:47Right, come on.

0:07:48 > 0:07:50- Here we go! - BLOWS WHISTLE

0:07:52 > 0:07:56- What did Harriet say? - Hetty needs us to search for clues.

0:07:56 > 0:07:58- How do we get away?- Just watch.

0:07:58 > 0:08:00Ned! Ned...

0:08:00 > 0:08:01Ohh!

0:08:01 > 0:08:03WHISTLE BLOWS

0:08:03 > 0:08:04I didn't even touch him.

0:08:04 > 0:08:08One more word from you, Vince, and you'll be sent off.

0:08:08 > 0:08:09Sir...

0:08:10 > 0:08:14Gideon, take Matthias to the infirmary.

0:08:14 > 0:08:15Off you go.

0:08:17 > 0:08:18Thank you.

0:08:19 > 0:08:20Too easy!

0:08:27 > 0:08:29You seem a little distracted, Matron.

0:08:30 > 0:08:33Erm... I just have a long list of jobs to finish, Colonel.

0:08:33 > 0:08:35A matron's work is never done.

0:08:37 > 0:08:38Hmm.

0:08:40 > 0:08:43I think we both know what the problem is here, Matron.

0:08:45 > 0:08:46You're running yourself ragged.

0:08:46 > 0:08:48SHE SIGHS

0:08:48 > 0:08:52- Why don't you take an afternoon's leave?- I can't.

0:08:52 > 0:08:54No... I...couldn't possibly.

0:08:54 > 0:08:57This hospital requires my undivided attention.

0:08:57 > 0:08:59A martyr to the cause, as always.

0:08:59 > 0:09:00SHE SIGHS

0:09:00 > 0:09:02You know, you're an absolute marvel.

0:09:02 > 0:09:03Oh!

0:09:03 > 0:09:04Mmm.

0:09:04 > 0:09:05SHE GIGGLES

0:09:10 > 0:09:12We don't even know what we're looking for.

0:09:12 > 0:09:14- Clues.- But where?

0:09:15 > 0:09:18I don't know. Think like a detective.

0:09:24 > 0:09:25Look.

0:09:29 > 0:09:31- There's nothing there. - But look closer.

0:09:31 > 0:09:33Still nothing.

0:09:35 > 0:09:37- The nib is still wet.- So?

0:09:37 > 0:09:40So, it means she must have written a letter today.

0:09:46 > 0:09:48Well, will you look at that!

0:09:53 > 0:09:54THEY CHUCKLE

0:09:57 > 0:09:58Who's there?

0:10:05 > 0:10:06That was a close one.

0:10:06 > 0:10:07So now what?

0:10:08 > 0:10:11This requires an expert.

0:10:11 > 0:10:12Ned?

0:10:13 > 0:10:14- BOTH:- Hetty.

0:10:19 > 0:10:23I'd rather be doing laundry than out here pulling up dandelions.

0:10:23 > 0:10:25Maybe Matthias has found a clue.

0:10:25 > 0:10:26What are you two whispering about?

0:10:26 > 0:10:27Never you mind.

0:10:29 > 0:10:32Nurse Macclesfield! Hetty's missed some weeds over here.

0:10:34 > 0:10:35What did I tell you, Feather?

0:10:50 > 0:10:52You wouldn't dare.

0:10:54 > 0:10:55SHEILA SCREAMS

0:10:55 > 0:10:59Any more hysteria from you, Sheila, and you'll go straight back inside!

0:11:01 > 0:11:03Pssst! Hetty!

0:11:09 > 0:11:10Matron wrote a letter this morning.

0:11:10 > 0:11:12The nib was still wet.

0:11:12 > 0:11:14I was sure you'd know what to do.

0:11:15 > 0:11:16Leave it to me.

0:11:28 > 0:11:30What are you doing?

0:11:30 > 0:11:32It's how me and Jem used to write secret letters to each other.

0:11:36 > 0:11:37What does it say?

0:11:37 > 0:11:38"This...

0:11:38 > 0:11:40"is a matter of...

0:11:40 > 0:11:41"great urgen..."

0:11:41 > 0:11:43(Hetty!)

0:11:45 > 0:11:46Hand it over.

0:11:46 > 0:11:48It...

0:11:48 > 0:11:50It's just a game we're playing.

0:11:50 > 0:11:53You're not here to play games, girl. You're here to work!

0:11:53 > 0:11:54Now, give.

0:12:05 > 0:12:07What now?

0:12:07 > 0:12:08HETTY SIGHS

0:12:09 > 0:12:10Mmm-hmm.

0:12:12 > 0:12:13Mmm-hmm.

0:12:14 > 0:12:18Well, a cursory glance would suggest that the accounts are all in order.

0:12:18 > 0:12:21Rest assured, not a penny donated to this hospital goes to waste.

0:12:21 > 0:12:23Besides, if there are any discrepancies,

0:12:23 > 0:12:25I'm sure they'll come to light

0:12:25 > 0:12:28during the Governor's annual treasury review.

0:12:28 > 0:12:29Oh...

0:12:29 > 0:12:31Well, Colonel, if there's nothing else,

0:12:31 > 0:12:33I... I really should get back to work.

0:12:33 > 0:12:34Look! Nearly midday.

0:12:36 > 0:12:37Why don't I stay for luncheon?

0:12:37 > 0:12:39See what delights Cook's got in store, eh?

0:12:39 > 0:12:42- As you wish. - You will join me, of course?

0:12:42 > 0:12:43I'd be honoured!

0:12:43 > 0:12:44Excellent.

0:12:44 > 0:12:45SHE SIGHS

0:12:50 > 0:12:53Oh, Ida, Colonel Brigwell will be joining us for lunch.

0:12:53 > 0:12:56- Yes, Matron.- And get two of your most sensible girls to wait on him.

0:12:56 > 0:12:58The girls are in the garden, Matron.

0:12:58 > 0:13:00Then find two boys.

0:13:00 > 0:13:03Honestly, must I think of everything myself?

0:13:03 > 0:13:04Matron...

0:13:04 > 0:13:06I trust there's not a problem?

0:13:06 > 0:13:09No, no - Ida was just tantalising me with today's menu.

0:13:09 > 0:13:10HE CHUCKLES

0:13:11 > 0:13:14Well, perhaps we can use this opportunity

0:13:14 > 0:13:16to discuss some fundraising ideas.

0:13:17 > 0:13:19Oh, Mr Cranbourne, perfect!

0:13:20 > 0:13:23- Thank you.- Colonel Brigwell, Mr Cranbourne is very keen to quiz you

0:13:23 > 0:13:24on your time in Africa.

0:13:27 > 0:13:28I am.

0:13:28 > 0:13:30Now, I imagine I will be of no use to both of you,

0:13:30 > 0:13:32so why don't I leave you two men to it?

0:13:32 > 0:13:34Well, my dear chap!

0:13:34 > 0:13:37Is it the Abyssinia or the Ashanti adventure you're interested in?

0:13:37 > 0:13:40I've got stories that'll put hairs on your chest!

0:13:45 > 0:13:47We have to find a way to get inside.

0:13:47 > 0:13:49Macclesfield's got eyes like a hawk.

0:13:49 > 0:13:53And even if SHE doesn't see us, Sheila's bound to snitch.

0:13:54 > 0:13:56So, we just have to be clever about it.

0:13:58 > 0:14:00Ah-choo!

0:14:00 > 0:14:02Ah-choo!

0:14:02 > 0:14:03Ah-choo!

0:14:03 > 0:14:05- Nurse Macclesfield!- Ah-choo!

0:14:05 > 0:14:07What is it now?!

0:14:07 > 0:14:10- Ah-choo!- Hetty just started sneezing, and now she can't stop.

0:14:10 > 0:14:12- For goodness' sakes, child!- Ah-choo!

0:14:12 > 0:14:15- Take Hetty to Ida and ask her for a glass of water.- Ah-choo!

0:14:16 > 0:14:19And I want you straight back!

0:14:20 > 0:14:24- Ah-choo!- It's time to start packing up for luncheon.- Ah-choo!

0:14:46 > 0:14:47Here's some food.

0:14:49 > 0:14:51Ointment for your burns.

0:14:53 > 0:14:56I will be back later this evening.

0:14:56 > 0:14:59You can't keep me locked in here forever.

0:14:59 > 0:15:01Soon everyone will know what you did.

0:15:05 > 0:15:08Then it's just as well that I've made arrangements

0:15:08 > 0:15:09for you to leave here.

0:15:09 > 0:15:10And go where?

0:15:10 > 0:15:12To a special hospital in Sussex.

0:15:13 > 0:15:15What kind of hospital?

0:15:15 > 0:15:17Hmm.

0:15:17 > 0:15:20For young girls who've lost the balance of their minds.

0:15:20 > 0:15:22But there's nothing wrong with me!

0:15:22 > 0:15:23I think I will be the judge of that!

0:15:26 > 0:15:27I'll tell them the truth.

0:15:29 > 0:15:32And then the constable will come and get you.

0:15:34 > 0:15:37I have already told them that you are sick.

0:15:38 > 0:15:40They won't believe a word you say.

0:15:42 > 0:15:43You can't do this.

0:15:43 > 0:15:46You leave first thing tomorrow. Get some rest.

0:15:46 > 0:15:48You've a long journey ahead of you.

0:15:52 > 0:15:53SHE SLAMS DOOR

0:16:08 > 0:16:11- What was she doing?- Whatever it is, she don't want us to know about it.

0:16:12 > 0:16:14So what do we do now?

0:16:15 > 0:16:17We find a way to get inside.

0:16:20 > 0:16:21I wonder how Hetty's getting on.

0:16:21 > 0:16:24She's probably solved the mystery already.

0:16:24 > 0:16:27I need two boys to wait on Colonel Brigwell.

0:16:31 > 0:16:32It will mean missing arithmetic.

0:16:35 > 0:16:38I'll need you to carry up the trays from the kitchen.

0:16:38 > 0:16:40Have any of you boys seen Hetty Feather?

0:16:40 > 0:16:42Why? What's she done?

0:16:42 > 0:16:44Absconded with a friend.

0:16:44 > 0:16:46I'm sure she doesn't mean any harm.

0:16:47 > 0:16:49Hetty's for it.

0:16:53 > 0:16:57Come on, Hetty! Before Nurse Macclesfield notices we're gone!

0:17:02 > 0:17:04MUFFLED KNOCKING

0:17:04 > 0:17:05Did you hear that?

0:17:05 > 0:17:07MUFFLED KNOCKING There it is again.

0:17:12 > 0:17:13There's somebody in there.

0:17:15 > 0:17:16We have to get it open.

0:17:16 > 0:17:18Macclesfield's looking for you!

0:17:18 > 0:17:20She's going to tell Matron.

0:17:21 > 0:17:23Then we haven't got much time.

0:17:25 > 0:17:26You can't take that!

0:17:26 > 0:17:30Nurse Macclesfield asked me to take it straight back to Mr Cranbourne.

0:17:31 > 0:17:33You're going to be in so much trouble.

0:17:33 > 0:17:36- You gave it to me.- You stole it.

0:17:43 > 0:17:45Do you want to find out about Matron's secret?

0:17:45 > 0:17:46Or not?

0:18:02 > 0:18:03Who are you?

0:18:03 > 0:18:05None of your business.

0:18:05 > 0:18:07Why has Matron locked you away?

0:18:07 > 0:18:11Because she doesn't want anyone to know I'm here.

0:18:11 > 0:18:12You're Blanche, aren't you?

0:18:14 > 0:18:16I used to be your best friend.

0:18:16 > 0:18:17I don't remember.

0:18:17 > 0:18:20We share the same birthday.

0:18:20 > 0:18:21Wait a minute...

0:18:21 > 0:18:22You're one of us?

0:18:22 > 0:18:24Don't look so surprised.

0:18:24 > 0:18:26Why did you leave?

0:18:26 > 0:18:27I didn't.

0:18:28 > 0:18:30I was sold.

0:18:31 > 0:18:35- IN CORRIDOR:- Ah, Nurse Winterson. I'm here to see Matron.

0:18:35 > 0:18:37She's with Colonel Brigwell. Is everything OK?

0:18:37 > 0:18:39Feather's up to her old tricks again.

0:18:39 > 0:18:42- We can't stay here. - Where do we take her?

0:18:42 > 0:18:46- Somewhere safe.- I'm not getting into trouble for YOU, Hetty Feather!

0:18:47 > 0:18:48Too late.

0:18:50 > 0:18:53- You go find out where Colonel Brigwell is.- Got it.

0:18:54 > 0:18:55You're coming with me.

0:19:05 > 0:19:07Is Colonel Brigwell in there?

0:19:07 > 0:19:09- He's eating lunch. - We're waiting on him.

0:19:09 > 0:19:10Keep him there as long as you can.

0:19:10 > 0:19:13- Why?- Hetty will explain.

0:19:13 > 0:19:15OK...

0:19:15 > 0:19:19And that is why the Suez Canal is so important.

0:19:19 > 0:19:22Goodness me, is that the time? I really should be...

0:19:22 > 0:19:24You see, our interests are in Egypt and South Africa.

0:19:24 > 0:19:26Because they are the main lines of communication

0:19:26 > 0:19:29- to India and the Punjab. - Ah, boys! There they are.

0:19:29 > 0:19:31My compliments to Cook.

0:19:31 > 0:19:34Perhaps you could escort Colonel Brigwell out?

0:19:34 > 0:19:36But this is just the first course, sir.

0:19:36 > 0:19:38- We shall return.- Shortly.

0:19:38 > 0:19:39Very shortly.

0:19:50 > 0:19:52If we get caught, we're in so much trouble.

0:19:52 > 0:19:54Don't be such a scaredy-cat.

0:19:58 > 0:20:01We were bed friends. I slept in the one by the door, and you...

0:20:01 > 0:20:04I already told you - I don't remember.

0:20:06 > 0:20:07When were you sold?

0:20:07 > 0:20:09You ask a lot of questions.

0:20:09 > 0:20:13If we're going to help you, we're going to need to know what happened.

0:20:15 > 0:20:16I was seven.

0:20:18 > 0:20:21Matron said I was one of the lucky ones.

0:20:21 > 0:20:22Going into service early.

0:20:22 > 0:20:23Was it a nice house?

0:20:25 > 0:20:27It was a cloth factory in east London.

0:20:28 > 0:20:30But that's not allowed.

0:20:30 > 0:20:32It is if they pay Matron enough.

0:20:32 > 0:20:34What did you have to do?

0:20:34 > 0:20:38We had to crawl under the machines to mend the broken threads.

0:20:39 > 0:20:41That sounds dangerous.

0:20:41 > 0:20:44There was a terrible accident.

0:20:44 > 0:20:45One girl lost her arm.

0:20:47 > 0:20:48I got away with just a burn.

0:20:50 > 0:20:53And Matron came and got you before anyone found out.

0:20:53 > 0:20:56And now she wants to send me away to a special hospital.

0:20:56 > 0:20:58What kind of hospital?

0:20:58 > 0:21:00One for people who've lost their minds.

0:21:02 > 0:21:04That must be what the letter was about.

0:21:04 > 0:21:06I don't believe it. Matron would never do that.

0:21:06 > 0:21:08She would if it stopped her going to prison.

0:21:09 > 0:21:11Macclesfield's coming!

0:21:22 > 0:21:25It's Hetty, Nurse - she's taken a turn for the worse.

0:21:25 > 0:21:28- What's wrong with her? - She's got a fever.

0:21:28 > 0:21:30She looks all right to me.

0:21:30 > 0:21:31We were scared to leave her.

0:21:31 > 0:21:33We thought she was going to die.

0:21:34 > 0:21:35Where's Harriet?

0:21:37 > 0:21:38She's in sewing class.

0:21:38 > 0:21:41Which is exactly where you girls should be.

0:21:43 > 0:21:44Get gone.

0:21:47 > 0:21:48Er...

0:21:49 > 0:21:50Not you, Feather.

0:21:52 > 0:21:54You can get back out in the garden,

0:21:54 > 0:21:56and clear up that mess you left behind.

0:22:02 > 0:22:04You know what you've got to do.

0:22:06 > 0:22:07DOOR SLAMS

0:22:09 > 0:22:10We need to find Brigwell.

0:22:11 > 0:22:14There were 300 of the blighters coming straight towards me,

0:22:14 > 0:22:16and that's when my horse went lame.

0:22:18 > 0:22:21I'm terribly sorry, boys, but you're going to have to take that back.

0:22:21 > 0:22:25Thank Cook for her generosity, but I really couldn't eat another morsel.

0:22:25 > 0:22:27But there's cheese to follow.

0:22:27 > 0:22:29Besides, I really must be on my way.

0:22:29 > 0:22:31- But sir!- That's enough, Ned.

0:22:31 > 0:22:33Colonel Brigwell is a very busy man.

0:22:33 > 0:22:37And next time, I must tell you about my year in China.

0:23:12 > 0:23:13Lost something?

0:23:16 > 0:23:18What is it they say - "curiosity killed the cat"?

0:23:18 > 0:23:20Is there a problem, Matron?

0:23:20 > 0:23:22Nothing I can't handle.

0:23:25 > 0:23:26In there.

0:23:29 > 0:23:32- Where is she?- Where's who?

0:23:32 > 0:23:34You know exactly what I'm talking about.

0:23:34 > 0:23:35Matron.

0:23:37 > 0:23:39Colonel Brigwell needs to see you.

0:23:39 > 0:23:40He says it's urgent.

0:23:48 > 0:23:51- Colonel Brigwell, I can explain! - Just a minute, Matron.

0:23:52 > 0:23:54Well, child.

0:23:54 > 0:23:58If you have something to say, now is your opportunity.

0:23:58 > 0:23:59The girl is clearly out of sorts.

0:23:59 > 0:24:01Let the child speak.

0:24:07 > 0:24:08There was an accident.

0:24:10 > 0:24:11Matron...

0:24:15 > 0:24:17..she came and brought me here.

0:24:19 > 0:24:22I'm sorry, I'm not quite sure I follow.

0:24:22 > 0:24:24SHE MOUTHS

0:24:31 > 0:24:34My parents reclaimed me from the hospital.

0:24:37 > 0:24:39But they sold me to a factory.

0:24:47 > 0:24:49If it weren't for Matron...

0:24:50 > 0:24:53..I don't know what might have happened.

0:24:55 > 0:24:56I owe my life to her.

0:24:59 > 0:25:02Well, rest assured, no harm is going to come to you here.

0:25:02 > 0:25:05Matron, have a bed made up for Blanche in the dormitory.

0:25:05 > 0:25:07Yes, Colonel.

0:25:07 > 0:25:10Once again, your dedication to these poor children...

0:25:10 > 0:25:12absolutely astounds me.

0:25:17 > 0:25:19Wait there.

0:25:24 > 0:25:27This was our chance to get rid of Matron forever.

0:25:29 > 0:25:30And you let her get away with it!

0:25:30 > 0:25:32This place is all I've got,

0:25:32 > 0:25:35and I'll do anything I can to make sure I stay.

0:25:41 > 0:25:45'No-one could understand why Blanche betrayed us like that.

0:25:45 > 0:25:46'Was she on our side?

0:25:46 > 0:25:48'Or Matron's?'

0:25:52 > 0:25:54Er, sit down.

0:25:56 > 0:25:57Come back here!

0:26:04 > 0:26:07You cannot enter this room without permission.

0:26:07 > 0:26:10The girls need some exercise.

0:26:10 > 0:26:12And so do the boys.

0:26:12 > 0:26:15Well, I think they've had more than enough frivolity for one day.

0:26:15 > 0:26:19Unless you want me to tell Colonel Brigwell what really happened...?

0:26:21 > 0:26:23I'm sure we can make an exception, just this once.

0:26:25 > 0:26:27A word of advice.

0:26:28 > 0:26:31Tread very carefully, child.

0:26:38 > 0:26:40WHISTLE BLOWS

0:26:40 > 0:26:42THEY SHOUT OVER EACH OTHER

0:26:47 > 0:26:48WHISTLE BLOWS

0:26:48 > 0:26:50THEY SHOUT OVER EACH OTHER

0:26:50 > 0:26:52Off we go!

0:26:52 > 0:26:53Yes!

0:26:58 > 0:26:59WHISTLE BLOWS

0:26:59 > 0:27:00I'm sorry!

0:27:02 > 0:27:04'Sometimes a storm can clear the air,

0:27:04 > 0:27:07'make everything seem better,

0:27:07 > 0:27:10'but sometimes it can tear through a house,

0:27:10 > 0:27:11'and...rip everything apart.'

0:27:18 > 0:27:21'I guess it's too soon to tell how this storm will turn out.'

0:27:31 > 0:27:34I've always wanted to know how a printing press works.

0:27:36 > 0:27:37We used to be best friends.

0:27:37 > 0:27:39I can't believe you don't remember.

0:27:39 > 0:27:42You can do the whole corridor.

0:27:42 > 0:27:44Don't listen to her - she's using you!

0:27:44 > 0:27:46Trouble in the she-mob.

0:27:48 > 0:27:49Give it back!

0:27:49 > 0:27:51- I'll tell Matron.- Give it back!

0:27:51 > 0:27:56This is very sad news, and I hope that you will bear it bravely.