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ACT 1
SCENE 3
(Germelshausen)
ARNOLD and GERTRUD enter the village.
The streets are mostly empty.
The few VILLAGERS out on the streets
walk tediously,as if carrying heavy weights.
THEY stare ahead until they notice Arnold,
and for a moment a curious expression passes
across their faces,
but soon the blank stare resumes.A heavy mist
hangs over the town that has an orange cast
to it.(This effect
is constantly present throughout the first
act,except for the scene in the cottage where a
spot on the cottage should be used.)
The buildings are in disrepair.The whole
look of the town is dismal.Scene opens
with a slow errie version of GERMALSHAUSEN.
ARNOLD: (entering left, stopping in square)What a
curious mist hangs over the village.
GERTRUD: It is vapors from the bog.
ARNOLD: Is it always like this?
GERTRUD: Always.
ARNOLD: It casts such an eerie glow...
(peering around, mystified)
GERTRUD: (puts her hand in his)Come.
I've lived with it for so long that I hardly
notice it anymore.
ARNOLD: I guess a person could get used
to anything...maybe even that.I'm really
glad that you invited me
here.Before, for a moment, I thought that
you didn't like me anymore.
GERTRUD: Oh, don't ever think that!
I'm just a silly girl sometimes.Fancy
notions,my father likes to say.
ARNOLD: (touches her face again) Such a silly,
sweet girl!(GERTRUD smiles,and he removes his
hand)Somehow you don't seem to fit into this
village. When I was sketching you,you seemed
so vibrant and fresh,(looking around
again and gestures)and this place...
it's so verlassen...forsaken.
GERTRUD: (takes his hands in hers,making
him look at her)Now you're being silly.
It's always like this after
service. Most spend this quiet time in devotion,
and in rememberence of their lives as they used to be.
And,of course, there are the many last minute chores
that need attending to before the festivities this afternoon.
ARNOLD: (not really convinced)Ok...but still it's
hard to believe there's to be a dance.
Where I come from the streets would be
buzzing with excitment by now!
GERTRUD: You'll see this place come alive soon enough.
Really! This is a special day for us.We get all the sober
business out of the way early, and by two o'clock all are required to have fun!
ARNOLD: (indicating those villagers about)But what
of these villagers?They give me an uncanny feeling,
if you don't
mind my saying so.
GERTRUD: These have lost...shall I say...spirit.
ARNOLD: They're verruckt then?
GERTRUD: No! They're not demented, as you say.
They're just those who...couldn't bend.
ARNOLD: Couldn't bend?
GERTRUD: They couldn't reconcile themselves to change.
ARNOLD: Stuck in the old days?
GERTRUD: That�s a funny expression but yes, like that.
They are difficult to see I know. Father does his
best to try and keep them busy. Small tasks that
they can handle. Different things.Mostly tho'they
just walk for hour on end.
ARNOLD: And do they have families?
GERTRUD: Most do, but we villagers all are
responsible for their welfare.
ARNOLD: They have been looking at me oddly.
GERTRUD: I suppose they are a little curious to
see a stranger in our village.
ARNOLD: Curious? Yet they appear to have no emotion.
GERTRUD: It would seem so in most instances, but
they do have their lucid moments,and they manage to
communicate well enough when they need to.
ARNOLD: Yes, but I don't understand...there seem to
be so many.
GERTRUD: Yes, there are,but if you'd excuse me
for seeming rude,it's rather soon to speak to
you of these things. But if you decide to stay
with us for a while it will all become clear to you.
ARNOLD: Awww! Don't let strangers in on your secrets right away,huh?
GERTRUD: (teasing in order to change
the subject)Certainly not!Aren't women supposed to be mysterious?Isn't that
a characteristic that attracts a man?(
laughs,then noticing TILLY coming down
the hill)Hark! Here comes Tilly.
There s nothing mysterious about her! Nothing in
this world or any other bothers her in the least,
except maybe not finding the beau of her dreams!
(TILLY walks up to Gertrud and Arnold, swishing her
skirts and giggling)
TILLY: (staring at Arnold)Gertrud,finally.
Your father has been an absolute bear worrying
after you. With so much happening today...we've
been most anxious awaiting your return...there are
so many things yet to do...and we're holding dinner
for you!
GERTRUD:(laughing herself, gives Arnold an
�I told you so� look) We are coming Tilly.Calm down!
TILLY: Who's this handsome man you've found?
ARNOLD: (bowing and kissing Tilly'hand)I'm Arnold
Klass from Bonn,fraulein!
TILLY: (fluttering)Isn't he charming!
GERTRUD: Arnold, this is Tilly, my cousin.
She and her twin brother and sister,
my young cousins,have been staying with us at
father's cottage since their parents have been gone.
ARNOLD: And are your parents on a journey?
GERTRUD: (quickly)No, they will not be returning.
It's said that there was
an accident one day when they were
out of the village.
ARNOLD: I'm very sorry to hear of it,Tilly.
TILLY: Thank-you sir. I'm certain that they
knew better. They knew the law.
GERTRUD: (abruptly)Tilly!(quickly finding
her composure again)Please return and
inform father that I will be arriving presently,
and that I am bring a guest!
TILLY: Yes, Gertrud. Sir!
ARNOLD: See you soon, Tilly!
(They watch Tilly as she goes, not noticing
WOODSMAN who was in hiding and has come
out as if to follow TILLY, changes his mind
and returns to his hiding spot.)
ARNOLD:(laughing) Interesting!
GERTRUD: You'll have to forgive her Arnold.
She can't help flirting! Tilly has had
several opportunities to wed boys in our village,
but for some reason she believes
there will be a stranger from some far off place
that will pop out of the
bushes someday,and marry her. We've told
her she's being ridiculous, that
she should forget her silliness,accept one
of our own boys and be content.
Yet she persists in her fantasy.
ARNOLD: (laughing)My sister thought that too
until one of her childhood playmates
returned from the university and wisked her off
her feet! And what of you,Gertrud?
Why have you not taken your own advice.
GERTRUD: I've been so busy helping father that
I've barely a free moment to worry
about getting married. I suppose maybe some day
...but right now father needs me.
He has so many demands on his time, and I do
my best to relieve him
of any duties that I can.
ARNOLD: You sound like a wonderful daughter,to me.
GERTRUD: Thank-you. Here is father's house now.
(THEY walk up to the cottage.MATILDA leans
into the house from her spot at the window)
MATILDA: Here they are now,brother!(now to Gertrud)
Gertrud,you had us thinking that you'd miss your
dinner,and starve your young man in the process!
GERTRUD: Now aunty,you know I would never miss a meal!
MATILDA: Truly said!The lass has a gigantious appetite indeed!
GERTRUD: Aunty,this is Arnold.
MATILDA: So I've already heard!Hello,young man!
GERTRUD: Arnold.My Aunty Matilda.
ARNOLD: (bows)My pleasure,frau Matilda!
MAYOR: (coming out of cottage,puts HIS arm around
Gertrud)And who is this young lad,you have brought home
to your lair?
GERTRUD: (bussing him on the cheek)Oh,father,you
make me seem so terrible!This is Arnold Klaus from
Bonn.Arnold,my father,the illustrious mayor of Germel
shausen.
MAYOR: (laughs at her)Fie,girl!(shaking Arnolds hand)
How do you do,Arnold?
ARNOLD: Fine,sir,fine.And I'm pleased to meet you.
MAYOR: (hugging Gertrud again,tightly)And,my daughter
here has been a proper hostess,I believe?
ARNOLD: A very charming hostess indeed!
GERTRUD: You men!
MATILDA: Come now before the crust on the casserole
hardens where not even a knights mace could penatrate!
MAYOR: Come Arnold,join us.Daughter go ahead.
(confidentually to Arnold)With these women bossing me around
all the time,sometimes I wonder,just who the mayor here really is!
(ALL enter cottage.Voices are still heard when
WOODSMAN sneaks out of his hiding spot nearby.HE creeps up
to the window of the cottage,peers in for a moment,and turns around as all lights but a spot on him
vanish.Underlighting picks out the various objects as they are mentioned in the song)
[ STRANGE 'HAPP'NS 'EREABOUTS]
WOODSMAN:
Check out the eerie glow-
That squats about the place-
A demonic orange cat-
T'would claw a good man's face!
See the trees so stark and silent-
Leering naked in the square-
A lurking recluse spider-
A hapless man to snare!
CHORUS:
Strange happn's 'erabouts-
Dire events unfolding-
Terrible things can happen-
Nightmares are exploding!
Look at that creeping ivy-
Slithering up the stair-
A fatal poison serpent-
T'would bite who ventures there!
Feel the cloying atmospere-
Allows no noises past it-
They fall lifeless to the ground-
Like clods upon a casket!
CHORUS:
Watch the ashen steeple roof-
Window dark with leaden-
A knarled dead finger-
Snatching up at heaven!
Hear my heart is pounding fast-
Thundering hoofbeats there-
Forcing itself from out my chest-
Quick!Say a little prayer!
(BLACKOUT)
ACT 1
SCENE 4
(cottage)
In the Mayor's cottage final preparations are being
made for the noon meal.SALLY helps but is hindered by a small
lamb she is leading around by a rope.This is a typical 13th century country cottage with hand-honed furnishings,a
stone fireplace,etc.The mayor has been called out
unexpectedly,so all are awaiting his return.
GERTRUD: Sally!For mercies sake,please put the lamb
in the other room before father returns.You know that he
doesn't like Jes in when he sits down to a meal!
(to Arnold) The child's worried to distraction because
the poor thing
has come down sick.Oh,here's Papa now!
MAYOR: Forgive me Arnold for the delay.
The privilege of being Mayor brings along with it many
responsibilities.(laughing,indicating Matilda)Many of
which my would be sucessors would not be willing to tackle!
ARNOLD: Quite right,sir.And there is no need to
apoligize for your delay has afforded me the
opportunity to get
better aquainted with your fine family.
MAYOR: Good,lad,I'm glad to hear it.If you�ll
give me a moment to wash my hands...
(walks to a bowl and washes)
GERTRUD: Come now and join us at our table.
(SALLY returns and everyone but the Mayor
arrange theirselves around the table.
They wait standing)
MAYOR: There now are we all assembled?Good.
(approaches the head of the table and stands
with hands clasped as
if to pray,pauses then drops hands clenched to sides)
. (sings)
What closes my mouth against things I would pray?
Where exactly do you go to set all the blame?
If confession would make my sorrows easier to bear-
Why is it so hard to form my anguish into prayer?
If that which does not kill me,makes me a man
more strong-
Why then do I feel no different than
I have all along?
GERTRUD: (laying her hand on his shoulder)
It's alright,Papa.
MAYOR: (shaking himself out of his reverie)
It is no use,I fear.Let us eat.
(They all sit,pass dishes and start eating,
except TILLY,who is serving.)
ARNOLD: (aside to Gertrud) What did your
Father mean by what he said?
(GERTRUD passes a dish,tries to hush him.)
MAYOR: (overhearing question)Gertrud!Arnold
is our guest,and deserves some explanation
for my peculiar
behavior.You see lad,quite awhile ago,when
Gertie's mother's was ill,I prayed for God
to intervene and make her well
again.When she died despite my prayers,
I felt that God no longer heard me.
Ever since then,the words to pray won't
come.
GERTRUD: (relieved)Yes, that's it!W
e all were disillusioned when mother died.
ARNOLD: I sympathize and understand completely.
I felt that way after my father died suddenly
of a heart attack.
MAYOR: Our condolences,Arnold.
GERTRUD: Your father?Excuse me if I'm curious...
ARNOLD: Certainly.It happened six months ago.
I had just finished my apprenticeship
so I decided to postpone my
plans for a time to be with my mother
and sisters.
MAYOR: That is what you should have done.
ARNOLD: I thought so too but my mother
wouldn't hear of it.You see my dreams were
important to her,because
they were my father's dreams too.
MATILDA: Then your father was an artist also?
ARNOLD: Yes,he was.Although father never
seemed to have what the world was looking for.
He never gained the
fame and acclaim that he desired.
GERTRUD: That's unfortunate,Arnold.
ARNOLD: Yes,it was.Father believed
that my talent far exceeded his,so
he encouraged me to further my artistic
talent,by first working under a master,
and then traveling the country.
My mother too encouraged me,and did not
hesitate in sending me on my way a
fortnight after father's death.
MATILDA: It would seem that you have
a very good mother.And your father left
them enough to live on?
ARNOLD: I'm afraid that father had
little money of his own.It is mother
that has the money.Her family was fairly
well to do,and as the only child,she
inherited it all.My mother and sisters
have no worry there.
MAYOR: That is fortunate then.So
now you are setting out to do what
you father could not?
ARNOLD: Yes,and I've had relative
success so far I believe.I've already
completed a small mural in a church in
Tudorbahn,and I have been commissioned
to do several portraits in the fall
when I return home.And my portfolio is
full near to bursting.
GERTRUD: That's wonderful,Arnold!
SALLY: And why do you travel,Herr Arnold?
ARNOLD: To see the country,meet new people,
and to find new and exciting subjects to
draw,and promote my
work.
BUB: How do you do that?Promote,I mean.
MAYOR: I think what Arnold means,is that
when he paints,and someone sees his painting
and likes it,they may
want him to do a painting for them,or might
recommend him to their friends.
ARNOLD: Precisely,sir.
SALLY: Oh!I get it,and you make money,too?
ARNOLD: (laughing) Well not much,but that's
not the important thing anyway.You see,my
main interest lies in
painting subjects of a religious nature,
but for now anything I paint will get my
name known.That's what�s important..
MAYOR: It sounds to me as if you've made
a fine start of it.
ARNOLD: Thank you,sir,I believe I have.
GERTRUD: What places have you visited?
ARNOLD: Well,so far only Germany and
some of France,but next year I hope
to travel to America.
BUB: America?Where is that Herr Arnold?
ARNOLD: (confused) Why Bub,it's a country
way across the ocean!It's a very new country
compared to Germany.
MATILDA: It must be.I've never heard of it.
ARNOLD: You haven't?You must really be
secluded here not to have heard of it!
MAYOR: We are.
GERTRUD: What's it like there,in America?
(All stop eating to listen)
TILLY: Yes,tell us,Arnold.
ARNOLD: I hear it's a wonderful place!
The country is growing rapidly with
people from all over the world.People
who want a little freedom,and a spot
in the world that is their own.People
who are not afraid of a little hard work to
develop it.Land outside of the cities
can be had for a song,I've been told.
GERTRUD: That sounds wonderful!
ARNOLD: It does.I also heard that
there are new businesses opening up
all the time.People making money hand
over fist in gold mining,cotton and tobacco.
In the bigger cities they have all sorts of gala
entertainments.Theaters.Concerts.Balls
BUB: What's a ball?
ARNOLD: It's a fancy word for a dance.
SALLY: I like dances.We're going to
have a dance tonight!
ARNOLD: I'm glad that you like dances,
Sally,because I was hoping you would
be my partner for at least one song!
(GERTRUD brightens at this,Mayor
notices and smiles)
SALLY: (infatuated)Yes,Herr Arnold,
I would love that!
(All laugh,except MAYOR,who is thinking)
MAYOR: (interrupting)And are the
people there God fearing?
ARNOLD: Yes,I believe that most
Americans are.There are many different
churches too,I hear.part of their
constitution gives the citizens the right
to worship as they please.
MATILDA: What's this?You mean to tell me
that the Pope can't make them worship in
the established manner?
ARNOLD: Of course not!Have you not heard
of Protestantism?
GERTRUD: No.
ARNOLD: I find that very shocking!
I myself am Protestant.Many in Germany also are.
MAYOR: And as a Protestant you do
not have to answer to the Pope?
ARNOLD: No!
MATILDA: Extraordinary!
MAYOR: Well,thank you,Lord!
GERTRUD: (shocked) Father!
MAYOR: (surprised at himself) Well,
I'll be!I would talk to you more of this later.
ARNOLD: I would be pleased to tell you all that I can.
MAYOR: Excellent!This wonderful revelation
deserves a toast.To change!And to Arnold,
our new friend!May he
find something in Germelshausen worth staying for!
GERTRUD: (embarrassed,but smiling)Father!
MAYOR: (teasing)Daughter!(to Arnold)
We at Germelshausen are rarely given to
strong drink,although we do
cherish our homemade wines and ale.
I hope you will indulge us this
night for everyone will be sampling and I might
add heartily!And lad,we do deserve it too.
We work so hard here that one day seems
to last a hundred
years!(everyone laughs except GERTRUD)
(Light fades out in cottage and comes
up in village square.A WALKER pulls the
puppet wagon through the square
furtively looking around for signs of
anyone watching.WOODSMAN sees him and
intrieged by the fabulious wagon
impulsively follows behind.After a
moment WOODSMAN steps on a stick,we
hear a snap and the WALKER starts
and turns as lights black out on square
and come up again on cottage.)
(Laugher still except for Arnold
who looks perplexed)Why the long face
Arnold?I suppose you're pondering on the
decrepid state our village is in?
ARNOLD: Actually,sir,I was.
MAYOR: That's easy enough to explain.
You see,we have a contract with
aussenseiters.Outsiders,if you will.
ARNOLD: Yes?
MAYOR: We are paying off a debt that
was made years ago when our town was
having difficulties.We have no
money to pay,so we all do our part
using the talents we have.
MATILDA: Some here are cobblers,
some seamstresses,some bricklayers,
and so forth.Those others,the children,and
the older villagers,tend gardens,and
care for the livestock.
MAYOR: Our note is very large,so our
work is equally hard.We have hardly
the energies left from fulfilling our
commitment to do the repairs that are
needed in our village.And this one day
is set aside strictly for our enjoyment.
ARNOLD: Yes,I believe I see...
(Just now a VILLAGER enters the door)
FRIEDRICH: (worriedly)Mayor,excuse my
intrusion.
MAYOR: Ah,Friedrich,come in and join us!
(FRIEDRICH walks to table)Arnold,I want
you to meet
Friedrich.Friedrich,our new young friend,
Arnold!
FRIEDRICH: Good day,young man.
ARNOLD: (getting up and shaking hands)
Good to meet you sir!
MATILDA: How is that baby of yours?
FRIEDRICH: The missus started having
pains this morning.I believe it will be born today.
MATILDA: Then I must go see her as
soon as I can get away!Perhaps having
it today is a good omen.
FRIEDRICH: I will tell her to expect
you.(to Mayor)I need to speak to you.
There's a bit of trouble,sir.
MATILDA: First good news and now the bad.
As if we don't have troubles enough.
Even on our special day worries
have a way of sneaking up on us!
MAYOR: (getting up)Don't fret sister!
See what I mean Arnold,about being Mayor? I'll return shortly.(leaves)
ARNOLD: The mayor certainly is in demand!
TILLY: (getting up to clear table)
I get tired myself some days watching
him carry on the way he does.
MATILDA: He does work very hard.
He's very good at handing tough
situations,and smoothing things
over.And,like he says,it is his
responsibility as our Mayor.
SALLY: (getting up to help clear)Responsibility!Responsibility!
I'm tired of hearing about responsibility!
MATILDA: Young lady!For that,you
will find yourself with more responsibility!
SALLY: (walking over to Matilda)
I'm sorry,Grandma,it's just that
I worry about him.He looks so sad and tired
sometimes.
GERTRUD: Now Sally,you know Father is strong.
(There is a commotion from offstage,
and two GIRLS enter the room,ALL but
Matilda rise and move towards the
door)
GIRL 1: (grabbing Gertrud)It's awful!
It's too terrible to be borne!Oh!
It's simply a disaster!
TILLY: (sarcastically)Now,what?
GIRL 2: (fanning GIRL 1) I think
she's gonna faint!She's all beside herself!
MATILDA: And this is news?The
silly girl is always beside herself!
GIRL 1: Gertrud...Please!
GERTRUD: (grasping girl's hands)
My goodness,calm down and tell me
what the problem is.
MATILDA: Do tell!I can't wait to
hear what it is this time!
GIRL 1: It's...It's...dreadful...
It's...
GIRL 2: Her lace!
TILLY: (laughing)Her lace?
(Through next BUB is behind
the girl imitating her gestures.
She doesn't see but the others do but make no
comment)
GIRL 1: (looking at Tilly reproachfully)
Yes,my lace.(to Gertrud)The lace on
my dress...it's falling off...the dress I
need to wear at the dance...It's
unravelling!Gertrud,you're the best
lace maker in the village...you can
fix it!Please?
MATILDA: Please,Gertrud,do go help
that girl.We don't want to see her
at the dance with her tail daggling!
GIRL 2: How dreadful!
TILLY: How disgusting!
BUB: How funny!
GIRL 1: Gertrud,you must help me!
I'm desperate!
TILLY: You don�t have to say that twice!
GIRL 2: (poking at girl 1 with her
elbow and smiling at Arnold)Mind
yourself!Gertrud has a guest!
ARNOLD: (bowing)Never mind me
ladies,for I see here before me
a situation of dire importance
which requires
immediate attention.If you must
take Gertrud away,I'm quite certain
I could forget my selfish concerns for awhile
until this problem can be remedied!
GIRL 1: Oh... thank you ...
GERTRUD: Are you quite sure Arnold?
ARNOLD: I'm in good company here.
TILLY and SALLY: (in unison)I'll
take care of him!
GERTRUD: (laughing)I guess you'll
be safe then!(gathering her things
from a drawer)Now quit shaking,I'll have it
fixed in plenty of time.
GIRL 1: (leaving)I can't believe this
has happened to me...
SALLY: (amidst giggles and laughter)
We call her Miss twitch and twitter!
MATILDA: (trying to be stern but
laughing just the same)Young lady,
we do not call other people names!
BUB: (twirling around,then landing
on the floor)I'm un...rav...ling!
(THEY all laugh harder)
TILLY: Don't mind the children
sir,they're just being silly.
ARNOLD: (laughing)Well,then it
must run in the family.Gertrud
says that she is silly,too!
MATILDA: (suddenly serious)Silly?
Young man,there is no more sensible
and conscientious girl in the whole
village.(now smiling,baiting a little)
Unless she feels silly when she is around you?
TILLY: Cousin has been gayer than usual.
SALLY: (Morosely)I get it,she likes you,
Herr Arnold.
BUB: She's jealous because she likes you too!
SALLY: (nervous at having her feelings
exposed)Do not.I like him like...like...a nice man!
BUB: (tormenting)Crush!Do so,you like him like a beau!
SALLY: Do not!
BUB: Crush!Got it bad too.
SALLY: (chasing him)I'm going to get you for that!
MATILDA: (getting up and gathering children)
Now stop this!Come here,you!Excuse us Arnold...these two
scoundrels and I have some chores to finish
before the festivities.
ARNOLD: Certainly!(watching them leave room)
I must say that I enjoyed that fuss made over me.
TILLY: Gertrud and Sally are not the
only ones that have taken a liking to
you,Arnold.
ARNOLD: Why Tilly!
TILLY: (goes over to cupboard and brings
out a scarf,puts it around Arnold's neck)I want you to have this.I made it
myself.Knitting is my job in the village.
ARNOLD: (caressing scarf)Why thank you Tilly.
TILLY: I'm happy you like it.Do you have
a girl where you come from?
ARNOLD: (moves a little distance)To tell
you the truth,I've been so busy with my art,
that I haven't had the time to
court anyone.
TILLY: (moves close again)But you've surely
met all kinds of girls in your travels?
ARNOLD: (moves again and turns slightly
away from her)Assuredly.Yet,none that could
make me slow down long
enough to get to know them better.
TILLY: Any girl would be lucky to have
you slow down for them!
ARNOLD: (turns to her)I can hardly
believe that.Any girl of mine would
live an awfully lonely life.Especially now...
TILLY: Because of your traveling
I suppose.If you stayed with us,that
wouldn't be a problem.
ARNOLD: I never stay in one place
too long.Got to follow that dream
you know!Don't you have dreams too,Tilly?
(MATILDA enters and stands in the doorway)
TILLY: (walks to him once more)
Well,I have a new one now.I dream
that you would love me.(kisses him)
MATILDA: (bursting into the room,admonishing)
Tilly!Have you forgotten yourself?Have
you no shame?Those
who refuse to learn from others mistakes
are destined to suffer the same consequences!Go!You have chores to
do!(TILLY abashedly leaves the room.
MATILDA goes to sit in her chair.
ARNOLD pulls up a kitchen chair and sits
in front of her)Now that girl's just
like her mother!Her mother chose
a husband foolishly and died for her mistake.
ARNOLD: Gertrud mentioned some kind of accident?
MATILDA: Is that what she said?Well,
don't think that old Matilda is down
on love.She's not.After all love is the
mortor that keeps our village together.
But young folks need to be absolutely
sure when they choose a mate 'cause
they will be with that person a long,
long time.We�ve told Tilly time and
again to accept one of the boys in the village
but they�re ...(in falsetto)�not interesting!�
ARNOLD: Interesting,huh?(HE laughs)
MATILDA: Arnold?What's so funny?
ARNOLD: I was just thinking of this
Woodsman I met outside the village.
Now,he would be interesting enough for
Tilly!Maybe he's been through here?
(she shakes her head)Oh,I forgot...
I have a sketch here of him!(gets
sketchbook,returns and shows her the sketch)
MATILDA: Um!He's a likely enough looking
fellah...but no Arnold,(hands the sketchbook
back )you are the first
visitor we've had in our village for years.
ARNOLD: (astonished)Years?How can that be?
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