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-Is it much further?

-< Read your book!

-< Read your book!

-

-I have.

-Look at the supplement.

-Look at the supplement.

-

-Don't be stupid.

-Is it much further?

-Is it much further?

-

-Oh, shut up, Mererid.

-Where have you been?

-Aren't you going to get your papers?

-What for? I'll have no chance

-to read today.

-You can get them tonight,

-on your way to see Ifan Jos.

-I'll go nowhere tonight.

-Old Ifan goes to bed early.

-Anyway, I can't go

-while they're still here. >

-Do you think

-they will stay until late?

-How should I know, Neli?

-Hurry with that tea.

-Hell's bells!

-All right, troops?

-I want to go to the loo, Mam!

-I want to go to the loo, Mam!

-

-Remember to say 'toilet'

-when we get there.

-You'd better peel some potatoes.

-They might arrive early, who knows?

-Dinner tonight, you said.

-Late afternoon, Ellis said.

-Spoiling everything.

-What?

-Spoiling people's plans.

-What plans?

-They said next Sunday.

-They said next Sunday.

-

-Ellis spoke to her, not me.

-I want to feed the ducks!

-I want to feed the ducks!

-

-Slow down, Madam!

-Say something!

-Say something!

-

-In a minute. Cool head!

-Right. Everyone wash and comb their

-hair. Mererid, Angharad, come on!

-Robat?

-COW MOOS

-May I use the phone, please? Local.

-Hey, there's a television in there.

-Sit down and turn it on. Quick!

-Is it possible to have a couple

-of four-packs of lager? Resident.

-PHONE

-PHONE

-PHONE

-PHONE

-

-Nel!

-PHONE

-PHONE

-Yes?

-You're early.

-I suppose so.

-< What's wrong, Aunty Nel?

-How is he?

-How is he?

-

-The same as usual.

-Yes, right. As you wish.

-About 1.00pm, then.

-If that's convenient to you.

-Fine. We're really looking forward

-to seeing you all.

-'Bye, Uncle Robat.

-Where am I sleeping?

-Where am I sleeping?

-

-You and Mererid are in Room 5.

-Lager?

-Lager?

-

-Thanks. Put it on my room number.

-I want something else!

-I want something else!

-

-Get lost!

-American Football next.

-American Football next.

-

-Go to get washed, Gareth.

-American Football next.

-

-Go to get washed, Gareth.

-

-Mam, I want to watch the football.

-Room 3. Turn it off and go and wash!

-< You too, girls.

-Christ!

-Christ!

-

-And less of that language!

-Robat?

-Are you well?

-Sit down.

-< Not bad.

-Bit of heartburn.

-Olwen phoned just now.

-She'll be here about 1.00pm.

-< Today isn't your usual day.

-It's a chance to see

-Olwen and the children.

-I wonder how she found out.

-I may have mentioned it in passing.

-On the phone - last week sometime.

-< In passing. I see.

-< It was arranged for next Sunday.

-< Nel is totally confused.

-< Nel!

-Aunty Nel?

-Robat says he'll have a cuppa, too.

-So that's what he wanted.

-You haven't cooked for so many

-since the shearing days.

-The old, old days, I mean. Blood

-and sweat. Before the machines.

-Sheep! Mark! Cut! Remember?

-Do you need any help?

-I'm used to peeling potatoes.

-Do you need any help?

-I'm used to peeling potatoes.

-

-Good heavens, no.

-You haven't met the youngest two,

-Gareth and Mererid.

-I remember the eldest.

-I remember the eldest.

-

-A surprise, then - for me, too.

-It's nearly seven years

-since I last saw them.

-I haven't seen Olwen for three

-years. Now, when did Father die?

-By the way, what were you doing

-in town the other day? Measuring?

-Measuring?

-Measuring?

-

-Curtains, carpets...

-Measuring?

-

-Curtains, carpets...

-

-No!

-A trip to town is quite an event.

-I happened to see you

-leaving the garden centre.

-Did you go to have a look

-at the bungalow?

-It's quite nice. Really nice.

-I'm almost envious.

-You go and live there, then.

-You and Robat.

-Did you see anyone you know?

-Did you see anyone you know?

-

-Who do I know there?

-Yes... but you'll get used to it.

-It won't be long, tell him.

-Sheep... mark... cut...

-You can play golf any Sunday.

-It won't hurt not to, for once.

-With the Head of Department?

-It would make no difference to your

-future if you let him beat you 10-0!

-It would make no difference to your

-future if you let him beat you 10-0!

-

-It's golf we play, don't be silly.

-Silly buggers, if you ask me.

-Come on...

-I couldn't traipse up here like

-a single parent on the rubbish heap.

-Appearances are vital, you know.

-Absolutely vital.

-It won't make any difference if

-I turn up like some tailor's dummy.

-He's already decided, hasn't he?

-Bloody mission impossible!

-Bwlch y Garreg.

-This is where your Uncle Ellis

-and I lived when we were children.

-Remember, Angie?

-Have I been here before?

-Have I been here before?

-

-Yes, when you were two.

-Does Uncle Ellis live there now?

-Does Uncle Ellis live there now?

-

-No, Mererid.

-Who lives there now?

-Who lives there now?

-

-Outsiders. Visitors.

-Like us?

-Like us?

-

-Yes. No! Stop asking questions.

-Why didn't you and Ellis live here,

-like Uncle Robat and Aunty Nel?

-You can't. The law of the land won't

-allow that. It's called incest.

-What's incest?

-Don't be so crude, Tom.

-And don't you ask stupid questions.

-Why have we stopped?

-Why have we stopped?

-

-Look around you!

-No, thanks!

-Less of that cheek!

-Less of that cheek!

-

-What have I done now?

-Less of that cheek!

-

-What have I done now?

-

-This place is important to me.

-It is, Tom.

-You left quickly enough.

-Like a bat out of hell.

-You left quickly enough.

-Like a bat out of hell.

-

-That wasn't my fault.

-They're here! >

-CAR HORN TOOTS

-< Hello!

-Where are the animals?

-Where are the animals?

-

-Give it a rest.

-Gareth, take those off this minute!

-How are you?

-How are you?

-

-It's been a long time.

-The children have grown.

-How are you, Uncle Robat?

-You're looking well.

-This is Mererid.

-She's been asking about you.

-How are you, Uncle Robat?

-How are you, Uncle Robat?

-

-Don't be so terribly old-fashioned!

-Come in, all of you.

-Where are the animals?

-Hush, darling!

-Robat Hughes! Are you well?

-Here are Angharad and Gareth.

-Follow me.

-Very grand.

-See, Tom - you should have remained

-a young blade about town!

-How is Nel? >

-Come in. >

-Sit down.

-There's nowhere like it,

-Uncle Robat.

-I'm glad some things

-don't change.

-You have some fine furniture here.

-< A treasure trove!

-Seventeen eighty-four. Good heavens!

-Family, is it?

-Family, is it?

-

-So I've heard.

-Have something to eat.

-Sponge, a piece of bara brith...

-Are you sure about dinner? I phoned

-yesterday but couldn't get through.

-What sort of reception do you get,

-with all these mountains?

-Perfect. Neli!

-< Neli!

-Hello. Where have you been hiding?

-How are you?

-How about you?

-How are you, Aunty Nel?

-How are you, Aunty Nel?

-

-Fine. Couldn't be better, thank you.

-< How long has it been?

-< How long has it been?

-

-A long time.

-Poor Nel!

-< You look tired.

-And we're such a crowd.

-Come and say hello.

-Look what I've found!

-Where's the tea?

-Where's the tea?

-

-Tom, I want you to meet Aunty Nel.

-Hello. How are you?

-I'm pleased to meet you.

-I hear you wear the trousers

-around here.

-I hear you wear the trousers

-around here.

-

-Take no notice of him!

-Gareth, Angharad, say hello. >

-Hello.

-Mam! I want to go to the loo.

-< The toilet!

-Sorry.

-Come and say hello to Aunty Nel.

-Hello. How are you, Aunty Nel?

-Hello. How are you, Aunty Nel?

-

-How are you?

-She's been well-trained.

-I'll give you a hand with the tea.

-I'll give you a hand with the tea.

-

-No, thank you.

-I'll give you a hand with the tea.

-

-No, thank you.

-

-Of course I will!

-Butter the bara brith.

-I want to go to the toilet, Mam!

-Heavens! Ellis, show her the way.

-Come on, then.

-Come on, then.

-

-Is it far?

-Come on, then.

-

-Is it far?

-

-Miles!

-Can I go out, Dad?

-Dad?

-Dad?

-

-Gareth, quiet!

-Quite a new set.

-Dad!

-Dad!

-

-Go on, then. And don't wander off.

-Things don't seem too good here,

-Uncle Robat.

-As good as can be.

-Do you watch this American Football?

-Did you see the game this morning?

-Did you see the game this morning?

-

-Five minutes of it.

-Who'll be champions this season?

-Who'll be champions this season?

-

-It's difficult to say.

-They're only just starting.

-Go after Gareth,

-in case he's up to mischief.

-Go after Gareth,

-in case he's up to mischief.

-

-He'll be fine. Don't fuss.

-Do you mind?

-OK.

-You can go for a walk, too >

-You can go for a walk, too >

-

-I'm all right.

-Yes, indeed.

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-Is she still in there?

-Is she still in there?

-

-< Yes.

-Are you desperate to go?

-Give me one of those.

-I don't like to, in front of him.

-Well, what do you make of all this?

-I couldn't ask you over the phone.

-Is he going senile?

-When did he decide? >

-I couldn't believe it when I heard.

-Last Sunday, I think.

-That's when I heard.

-But why? Is he ill?

-Blood pressure, the doctor says.

-Blood pressure, the doctor says.

-

-Is that all?

-He's worked hard over the years,

-for Granddad, then Dad.

-Bwlch y Garreg looked wonderful

-when we passed earlier.

-< They've spent a lot on it.

-Don't you miss it sometimes,

-remembering how things used to be?

-Ifan Jones, Hafod, works the land.

-Ifan Jones, Hafod, works the land.

-

-I'm talking about the house, Ellis.

-You should consider buying

-a place of your own.

-Yes, but it would be a struggle

-with mortgages as they are.

-You can afford other luxuries -

-like that brand new toy outside.

-That's not mine.

-< It's Robat's. He sold me

-the Volvo and bought that.

-Christ, Dad!

-Christ, Dad!

-

-Come on. Cool head.

-You haven't sorted things out

-very well. Thanks a bunch!

-I've got it in hand, OK?

-I've got it in hand, OK?

-

-Big deal! We're stuck

-here now, aren't we?

-I hate Mam.

-I hate Mam.

-

-Gareth!

-I'm going to look for the animals!

-I'm going to look for the animals!

-

-Get lost!

-< Do you want one of these?

-Dunno.

-Go on. Don't let your mother see you

-- drink it somewhere else.

-Hello! >

-He's grown into a big boy.

-Do you want one?

-On a Sunday?

-< All right.

-How's work?

-How's work?

-

-Good! Yes, pretty good on the whole.

-Plenty of it, though - work, I mean.

-I hope it won't be a shambles there

-without me.

-< Nice to have a break.

-You know what they say.

-"All work and no play

-makes Jack a dull beanstalk."

-But I'm always having to argue with

-the head of department. Ridiculous!

-I know what I want, right? And in

-the long run, I'll get my own way.

-< Who's the artist?

-There's no signature.

-There's no signature.

-

-I've never noticed.

-You'd best ask Nel.

-Do you have old pictures

-of the farm?

-Photos. Like this.

-< Are there more?

-Where did you get it?

-Where did you get it?

-

-Mam gave it to me. That's you

-and that's Granddad.

-Are there any more?

-Are there any more?

-

-Nel would know.

-Do you want some lemonade?

-Go to the kitchen

-and ask Nel for some lemonade.

-Go to the kitchen

-and ask Nel for some lemonade.

-

-OK.

-Uncle Robat told me

-to ask you for some lemonade.

-Uncle Robat told me

-to ask you for some lemonade.

-

-Yes, by all means. Sit down.

-< Will you have squash?

-< Will you have squash?

-

-Aye, OK.

-How was your journey?

-OK.

-< It's quite a way.

-Not that I've ever been.

-Cardiff? >

-You've never been to Cardiff?

-No.

-Here.

-How are you doing in school?

-You must still be in the County.

-Which class are you in?

-Oh! The lower sixth.

-I see. And you want to go on

-to college. Yes, of course.

-Do you hope to teach? Or nurse?

-Do you hope to teach? Or nurse?

-

-No way!

-Photographer.

-That's what I hope to be.

-Don't take my picture!

-Don't, silly girl!

-Sorry.

-You don't want to photograph me.

-You don't want to photograph me.

-

-Sorry, Aunty Nel. >

-It's all right. I'm not used to it.

-Look at the state of my hair.

-What's wrong with it?

-What's wrong with it?

-

-I look like a gypsy!

-What's wrong with it?

-

-I look like a gypsy!

-

-No, you don't.

-You have lovely hair.

-It's really pretty.

-Come off it, Aunty Nel. It's gross!

-Come off it, Aunty Nel. It's gross!

-

-What?

-Taking pictures. Very nice.

-Very interesting.

-I'm hoping to travel the world.

-I'm hoping to travel the world.

-

-Holidays? Oh no,

-with your work, of course.

-The world. Bit of a step...

-Who painted the picture of the farm

-in the other room?

-Have you any more photos? Like this.

-Where on earth did you get this?

-Are there any more?

-How old are you there?

-About sixteen.

-Go and find your sister

-so that she can have a cold drink.

-Off you go.

-Thanks for the squash.

-Wonderful!

-Washing line smell -

-not a tumble dryer.

-Handy in the winter, they say.

-Less work.

-Are you going to get one for Nel,

-for the new bungalow?

-It's not brand new.

-A complete change - all mod cons!

-That's what she wants.

-Does she want to leave Drws y Coed?

-Does she want to leave Drws y Coed?

-

-The doctor advises me to give it up.

-Very wise. Go now, while you can.

-Very wise. Go now, while you can.

-

-Not like your father did.

-Slaving to the last.

-Slaving to the last.

-

-More fool him!

-I'm glad the children have seen the

-old place, before it goes forever.

-Goes?

-Goes?

-

-Well, it's important -

-keeping in contact.

-Making the children realize that

-Drws y Coed is the last family link.

-Roots. I see.

-Exactly!

-What does Ellis say about all this?

-It'll be different once we've moved.

-At the moment, I rarely see him.

-I thought he was a regular caller.

-I thought he was a regular caller.

-

-He calls to see Nel,

-when I'm on my travels.

-In the sale, usually.

-Uncle Robat...

-..I hope you don't mind my asking...

-..but are you quite sure about... ?

-..but are you quite sure about... ?

-

-Hello?

-Nel was calling.

-I didn't hear a thing.

-I didn't hear a thing.

-

-I'm sure I heard her calling.

-Go and see what she wants.

-As you wish.

-I've had orders to help you.

-I've had orders to help you.

-

-There's no need.

-I've had orders to help you.

-

-There's no need.

-

-Orders, I said!

-Put milk in this jug, if you like.

-There's enough here to feed

-the five thousand, Aunty Nel!

-You must be famished. It's a long

-journey. Still, you have a good car.

-It's all right. We'd change it

-if we won the pools.

-Are you working now?

-Are you working now?

-

-Christmas, no!

-I gave that up years ago.

-I had no choice

-when the troops were small.

-I could go back, I suppose but good

-secretarial work is hard to find.

-Tom has a job for life.

-Tom has a job for life.

-

-Yes. But everything costs money.

-Tom has a job for life.

-

-Yes. But everything costs money.

-

-Of course.

-Do you know what I really need?

-A sugar daddy with plenty of money.

-A sugar daddy with plenty of money.

-

-Oh, don't!

-Someone around seventy

-who's about to kick the bucket.

-Someone around seventy

-who's about to kick the bucket.

-

-For shame!

-You know, if I wasn't related

-I'd make a beeline for Uncle Robat.

-Oh, dear!

-Oh, dear!

-

-Why not? He has so much to offer.

-A great car, a smart bungalow

-and a fortune in the bank.

-Or he will have.

-Catch of the century, Aunty Nel!

-You'll have to be on your toes

-when you move to town.

-There are lots of lonely

-widows living there. Look out!

-Will you warm the teapot?

-Will you warm the teapot?

-

-Yes. You're one in a million,

-Aunty Nel.

-I don't know

-what he'd do without you.

-This place would have fallen apart

-years ago, but for you.

-He'd have survived, somehow.

-With holes in his socks

-and an empty stomach.

-He's got a lot to be thankful for.

-Still, he is thanking you

-in a manner of speaking - at last.

-Is he?

-Is he?

-

-Have you seen your new home?

-It's very nice, according to Ellis.

-But have you seen it?

-Not yet.

-I might go sometime next week.

-By the sea, Ellis said

-on the phone. On the front.

-Very busy during the season.

-You'll enjoy being among people.

-Be quiet!

-Don't!

-You've a right to stay here,

-if you want to.

-No, it's up to Robat.

-No, it's up to Robat.

-

-You have a right! It's your home.

-No, it's up to Robat!

-You matter, too! You're a person!

-Shall I have a word with him?

-Shall I have a word with him?

-

-No, don't you dare!

-Hello!

-Hello!

-

-Hello. Where have you been?

-I've been seeing the animals.

-I've been seeing the animals.

-

-What did you see?

-Tell everyone to come to the table.

-Tell everyone to come to the table.

-

-I want to help.

-I'll go, then. Wash your hands.

-Scrub them clean!

-Hey!

-What are you doing? There are things

-living in that water! Little vandal!

-Dammit!

-Do you fish?

-Do you fish?

-

-You what?

-Fish!

-No, not really.

-Would you like to try?

-Would you like to try?

-

-Dunno.

-Everyone all right?

-This sponge is delicious, Aunty Nel.

-Excellent.

-Say if you want more of something.

-Aren't you going to join us?

-Aren't you going to join us?

-

-In a minute. I just want to put

-the meat in the oven.

-Are you eating, children?

-Tell me, Robat Hughes, how much

-is that dresser worth?

-Tom!

-A tidy sum, I'd say.

-A tidy sum, I'd say.

-

-A lovely piece of furniture.

-Will you sell it in the auction?

-It's too big for the bungalow.

-< You'll sell it separately.

-I'm not sure. Maybe I'll take an

-axe to it and chop it into firewood.

-< How long has it been here?

-< How long has it been here?

-

-Seventeen eighty-four.

-< How long has it been here?

-

-Seventeen eighty-four.

-

-< In our family, I mean.

-Seventeen eighty-four.

-There you are.

-There you are.

-

-Hush a minute, Tom.

-< Mererid, the dresser

-is 200 years old.

-# Happy birthday to you,

-happy birthday to you #

-How much will you give me for it?

-How much will you give me for it?

-

-I don't know.

-Ten thousand pounds?

-Ten thousand pounds?

-

-No!

-How much d'you think it's worth?

-How much d'you think it's worth?

-

-I've no idea.

-How much d'you think it's worth?

-

-I've no idea.

-

-Oh? I thought you were an expert.

-I am interested in antiques.

-I am interested in antiques.

-

-That's why she married me(!)

-I am interested in antiques.

-

-That's why she married me(!)

-

-Yes, very funny.

-Well, what will you give me for it?

-Well, what will you give me for it?

-

-Hey, Mammy can put it in the shop.

-Can't you, Mam?

-Shop?

-Shop?

-

-Mam wants to run a shop.

-Don't talk with your mouth full.

-Don't talk with your mouth full.

-

-Sorry.

-A shop?

-A shop?

-

-It's only a pipe dream.

-A furniture shop?

-A furniture shop?

-

-No, a chip shop!

-Antiques, fine art.

-That sort of thing.

-Something for the future -

-when the children have grown up.

-I didn't know you were so keen.

-I didn't know you were so keen.

-

-Yes, well, books and fish

-are all that matter to you.

-Not everyone likes the same things.

-You need capital

-to start a business, though.

-Bit of a gamble, eh, Robat Hughes?

-Bit of a gamble, eh, Robat Hughes?

-

-It depends how determined you are.

-I'm bored.

-What did he say?

-I'll give you bored across

-your backside if you don't behave!

-What did I say?

-Who wants more tea?

-Go and ask Nel for more hot water.

-Sorry?

-Sorry?

-

-Hot water!

-What's wrong with the boy?

-Hot water! Don't be so stupid.

-Take this with you.

-What's he going to do

-after leaving school?

-What's he going to do

-after leaving school?

-

-Take up one of the professions.

-He's very bright.

-More hot water, please.

-< I'll put the kettle on to boil.

-Switch on the kettle.

-Do you need any help?

-Do you need any help?

-

-No.

-OK? >

-Thank you.

-Hello! Smells lovely.

-"Remember to be there, Nel.

-Remember to wait for me."

-Are you going to sit here

-all afternoon?

-What would you like me to do?

-What would you like me to do?

-

-You've certainly talked

-enough nonsense.

-And you've been giving

-this boy beer.

-And you've been giving

-this boy beer.

-

-< No, I haven't!

-Who's winning?

-Oh, God!

-In the balance.

-Do you fancy a go with the rod now?

-Do you fancy a go with the rod now?

-

-OK.

-Later. I want a chat with you first.

-In the parlour.

-We'll get some peace there.

-Most of these came from Bwlch

-y Garreg. Mam owned half of them.

-Worth a fortune. Remember?

-They'll go to the bungalow with Nel.

-They'll go to the bungalow with Nel.

-

-And where then? Anyway, it's Robat

-that counts. Shut the door.

-The whole thing is wrong! Wrong!

-The poor thing

-would turn in her grave!

-Nel wouldn't sell,

-if she had the choice.

-She doesn't want to live

-among common jacks.

-It's not so bad there in winter.

-You live in a similar sort of place.

-In a city - on the outskirts,

-to boot. It's not the same at all.

-Even he doesn't smoke

-in the parlour.

-He's sleeping.

-Has he made a will?

-Has he made a will?

-

-How should I know?

-You spend a lot of time here.

-You spend a lot of time here.

-

-He says very little.

-I think he must have.

-You're not going to ask,

-with his health as it is?

-He's as strong as an ox!

-What's a bit of blood pressure?

-Everything will go to Nel, anyway.

-If there's anything left.

-What is he likely to spend his money

-on? Apart from that new toy.

-Has he got a fancy lady?

-Has he got a fancy lady?

-

-No chance.

-Has he got a fancy lady?

-

-No chance.

-

-One is never too old!

-I'm afraid he'll leave

-poor Nel with nothing.

-That would be a shame.

-That would be a shame.

-

-Or worse - leave everything

-to a stranger.

-When Drws y Coed goes,

-that'll be the end.

-There'll be nothing for my children

-- or for yours, if you'd had any!

-I'm sorry. I can't score everywhere.

-What are we going to do?

-Why don't we buy that dresser,

-for a start. This cupboard, too.

-Why don't we buy that dresser,

-for a start. This cupboard, too.

-

-Should we?

-Or better still,

-let us buy Drws y Coed.

-Robat would sell to us cheaply!

-Robat would sell to us cheaply!

-

-How would we pay?

-< Mami!

-< Mami!

-

-Bloody hell, what does she want now?

-Stay where you are.

-Mami!

-What's all this noise?

-What's all this noise?

-

-I want to go to the loo - toilet.

-What's all this noise?

-

-I want to go to the loo - toilet.

-

-Go, then! You know the way by now.

-And why did you blab

-about the shop? Little bitch!

-Uncle Robat!

-Go on.

-Holding a meeting?

-I'm going to look for Gareth.

-I'll go after Mererid,

-in case she gets lost.

-888

-Would you like to live up here?

-In this area, I mean.

-Dunno.

-Dunno! Does anyone understand you?

-You might as well speak Esperanto.

-What's that?

-What's that?

-

-Tarzan language.

-Not unlike your babbling.

-I'm only teasing you.

-You're lucky, living in Cardiff.

-You're lucky, living in Cardiff.

-

-It's OK, but I like

-this place as well.

-Why not come here on holiday and

-stay with me? We'd go sea fishing...

-..and go for a pint some nights.

-You like your pint, don't you?

-I'll have a word with your mother.

-I'll have a word with your mother.

-

-My Dad might like to come.

-Come on, it won't bite you. You

-cast. Take her back a bit, and away.

-Remember to let go of the line.

-Pretty good! >

-Hello.

-I'm exhausted.

-It's been years since...

-I don't want to disturb you.

-I don't want to disturb you.

-

-You're not.

-I found some old photos.

-I found some old photos.

-

-Come and sit down.

-Shall I?

-There's so much to do.

-There's so much to do.

-

-Sit down.

-For a minute, then.

-Here you are.

-No, these aren't for you. Sorry.

-Sorry.

-Hey! These are tops, Aunty Nel.

-Who are they?

-Who are they?

-Let's see.

-That's Mam. Your great-grandmother.

-Gog Granddad's mother?

-Gog Granddad's mother?

-

-North Wales, you mean? You're funny.

-Yes, he's your

-grandfather Robat's mother.

-It's weird.

-I don't know - just weird.

-Keep them, if you like. >

-Are you sure?

-Are you sure?

-

-Yes. I know you'll look after them.

-Are you sure?

-

-Yes. I know you'll look after them.

-

-You bet!

-I used to sit with Mam

-on these slopes, like we are today.

-She said once, "I won't be here

-for ever. There'll come a day..."

-It scared me and I realized for

-the first time we all have to die.

-It's not so bad if everyone has to.

-Do you think about it sometimes?

-No, of course not.

-What a stupid question!

-Not really. But there are

-more important things.

-Of course. Who can blame you?

-You've broken dozens of hearts

-already, I'm sure!

-Did you have boyfriends?

-Did you have boyfriends?

-

-No!

-No.

-I never used to see many people.

-There was too much to do, anyway,

-especially when my father died.

-And after Mam died, that was it.

-And after Mam died, that was it.

-

-What?

-I had to stay at home, to look after

-the men. I'd promised Mam I would.

-Honest?

-Not that I wanted

-or needed anything else.

-God, Aunty Nel, that's disgusting!

-God, Aunty Nel, that's disgusting!

-

-That's how it was.

-Slave labour, you mean. Pathetic!

-I'd never stay at home

-to look after Dad and Gareth.

-Times have changed.

-They wouldn't stay at home

-to look after me.

-No, I suppose not.

-Perhaps you're right.

-< Hey!

-Come back with me and we'll go out

-on the town. Just you and me, OK?

-It's fine for you,

-with your whole life ahead of you.

-Come on, Aunty Nel.

-Nothing's that bad.

-No, of course not.

-It's me that's ungrateful.

-< OK, now?

-< OK, now?

-

-Yes, I'm fine.

-I want you to have this. Take it but

-don't read it until you get home.

-What does it say?

-You'll understand. Promise?

-You'll understand. Promise?

-

-< OK.

-If you do something for me.

-If you do something for me.

-

-If I can.

-Let me photograph you.

-Shouldn't these vegetables

-be boiling?

-Nel will do it, thank you.

-Nel will do it, thank you.

-

-I'm quite capable

-of lighting a stove.

-She's resting at the moment.

-She's resting at the moment.

-

-You'd better do it then,

-before we all starve.

-Uncle Robat, can I ask you... ?

-Good Lord! Is that idiot woman

-going senile?

-Nel!

-Neli!

-Oh, dear!

-No, don't go. Stay with me.

-No, I daren't,

-or he'll lose his temper.

-Aunty Nel!

-Robat and your father, Angharad.

-Mererid, your brother and Ellis.

-First class, Aunty Nel -

-just like Mother used to make.

-Do you need a hand?

-Do you need a hand?

-

-Stay there. You sit down, Mererid.

-You too, Angharad.

-Is there more to come?

-Gravy!

-Gravy!

-

-Who hasn't had meat?

-Gravy!

-

-Who hasn't had meat?

-

-Me!

-And your mother. >

-Gravy!

-We're one short, Aunty Nel.

-We're one short, Aunty Nel.

-

-You sit down.

-Tom, pass the potatoes to Ellis.

-Beg your parsnips!

-Has everyone had water?

-God's pure water.

-Nel! Hurry up!

-Sorry.

-Aren't you eating with us?

-No, I have the pudding to do.

-I'll eat in the kitchen.

-Come and join us!

-Come and join us!

-

-Leave her alone!

-Eat your fill, now.

-Eat your fill, now.

-

-Right.

-I don't like the idea of

-going to chapel. I never go. >

-It's so boring. >

-I like the idea

-of going to heaven, though. >

-I go to chapel.

-I go to chapel.

-

-Put your elbow down.

-And I go to Sunday school!

-And I go to Sunday school!

-

-Good for you.

-Do you go to chapel, Uncle Robat?

-Do you go to chapel, Uncle Robat?

-

-No, dear. I haven't been for years.

-Does Aunty Nel go? >

-Good heavens, no!

-The box is far more entertaining

-than a sermon.

-It's inconvenient

-now Capel Bach is closed.

-Does the toy

-go on strike on a Sunday?

-Potatoes!

-Things aren't the same. Mam and Dad

-were staunch chapelgoers.

-Easter and Thanksgiving.

-Really?

-Really?

-

-Dafydd? Good heavens, yes.

-He didn't come near after Enid died.

-You don't remember your grandmother.

-Enid was a very clever lady.

-Yes. Quite a catch, I understand.

-Everyone was after her.

-So they say.

-Eat your carrots, darling.

-Uncle Robat...

-Uncle Robat...

-

-Mererid!

-Uncle Robat...

-

-Mererid!

-

-Who'll come to live in Drws y Coed?

-Whoever has the fattest wallet!

-Whoever has the fattest wallet!

-

-Do you have to be so tasteless?

-I'll sell to the highest bidder.

-To the right customer, hopefully.

-Outsiders bought Bwlch y Garreg.

-Yes, they're always around.

-Have you considered

-selling closer to home?

-Gareth wants to come up in

-the holidays - late August, perhaps.

-Is that all right, Mam?

-To stay with me - in the flat.

-I see.

-You're all invited.

-You're all invited.

-

-You've no room for a family!

-Uncle Ellis has room for two.

-Very cosy.

-Why don't we all come up

-and stay here?

-I won't be living here by then.

-You will, Uncle Robat.

-If you sell to Ellis and me.

-Are you mad?

-Are you mad?

-

-Just the house, I mean! You can sell

-or lease the land to someone else.

-< Naturally, you and Nel

-could still live here.

-Well!

-Very interesting. Very generous.

-No! This has nothing to do with me.

-Listen...

-Listen...

-

-Don't you understand? I've no money.

-You have a job and a salary.

-Tom has a salary.

-Enough to secure a tidy mortgage.

-To buy this place?

-Would you consider selling

-for less than the market price?

-For the children, mainly -

-to safeguard their future.

-Their grandfather was born here.

-He left.

-He left.

-

-To get married.

-He left.

-

-To get married.

-

-He left me to slave here

-for forty years.

-He left you this place.

-He left you this place.

-

-Bwlch y Garreg, too.

-He left you this place.

-

-Bwlch y Garreg, too.

-

-All he left there were debts!

-Steady, Robat.

-Steady? How steady was he

-towards poor Enid?

-Don't you dare say a word in front

-of the children. Do you understand?

-Are you threatening me,

-you Mary Jane?

-And you, Ol. Just cool it, OK?

-Mami!

-Mami!

-

-Be quiet. Shut up!

-Mami!

-Mami!

-

-Shut up!

-Go and comfort him.

-You'd love that, I'm sure.

-Sell Drws y Coed to you two?

-So that you can open a shop, eh?

-God help us!

-All right, if you won't sell to us

-two, or for the children's sake...

-..how about not selling,

-for Nel's sake?

-Have you asked her

-if she wants to move?

-That's my business.

-Nel will be fine!

-Nel will be fine!

-

-No, she won't!

-She doesn't want to move!

-It'll do her good to move. It might

-bring a smile to that sour face.

-She could do with a bit of company.

-How can you say that, when she's

-been shut away here all her life?

-Would you like me to go

-and leave her behind?

-Why not put me in a Home?

-Don't talk through your hat!

-Don't talk through your hat!

-

-Then you can open your shop! What

-kind of shop will it be? A grocer's?

-A wool shop?

-A china shop!

-A china shop!

-

-Stop it!

-A china shop! Perfect!

-See sense!

-See sense!

-

-There's plenty of china in Drws y

-Coed! You're welcome to it - here!

-SCREAMS

-Enough china to open two shops!

-Stop him! Tom!

-Uncle Robat!

-< Mami!

-Go and find Nel!

-Go and find Nel!

-

-Angharad!

-< Robat... you stupid fool!

-Aunty Nel!

-GARETH HUMS

-< Aunty Nel!

-Aunty Nel!

-< Aunty Nel!

-Aunty Nel!

-Are you OK?

-It's Uncle Robat.

-Something's happened. He's ill.

-Drws y Coed Farm, that's right.

-What happened?

-What's Dr Jones's home number, Nel?

-What's Dr Jones's home number, Nel?

-

-It's in the book. What happened?

-There was a quarrel.

-Is he...?

-Is he...?

-

-He's still breathing.

-Don't come too close.

-Is Dr Jones available please?

-Is Dr Jones available please?

-

-They can speak Welsh.

-Hello. Is Dr Jones available please?

-It's an emergency, actually.

-I'm at Drws y Coed Farm. Mr Robat

-Hughes has had a bit of a turn.

-A heart attack, I'd say...

-..but I'm not medical.

-Yes, if he could.

-Thanks a lot. 'Bye.

-Take this girl to the kitchen.

-You go, too.

-What's going to happen to him?

-Is he OK?

-I don't know. He looks feeble -

-as white as a sheet.

-Will he go to hospital, Aunty Nel?

-Will he go to hospital, Aunty Nel?

-

-He'll pull through - I'm sure.

-Then he'll be able

-to come home. Back here.

-We can't do anything

-until they come to fetch him.

-Just a minute...

-Do you want this?

-Come on.

-We'll go for a little walk.

-That's it, then.

-That's it, then.

-

-That's what, Tom?

-That puts the lid on their plans

-to sell up and move out.

-Life goes on.

-Do you think you should?

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