Read:Bend in the Road

A Home for Me
Wait until we see your father, honey Put down that candy; no, you can't have money Straighten up and fix your collar I told you no! You can't have a dollar

[spoken:] Well, how'd we do? Well, we sold one tonic, two snake oils and some memory elixir. That's it?

[sung:] What made you think we could sell in this town? Me? You said your mortgage was upside down Two measly bucks can't be all that we cleared You'd better look for a new career

Next time I see you, you'll be a father I will return; don't you fret I still remember the first day I saw you Yes, it was pouring; your hair was all wet

[spoken:] Excuse me, sir? Er, one moment. But … I'm here to … [shushes her] But I – [shushes her] …Okay. What can I do for you, young lady? Well, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert sent for me, and I'm supposed to meet them here. I came from the orphanage in Bright River. They sent word to put me on a train and – Have a seat, young lady. I'm sure they'll be along for you shortly.

[sung:] Who am I? I tried to see How I lost my family tree Where are there people just like me?

A place where you're wanted A place where you want to be

This time you'll see, I'll make it right I won't argue, fuss or fight Won't talk too much; stay out of sight

A place where you're needed A place where you need to be It's a place that I longed for It's a home for me

[spoken:] Where are you headed? Home, to Carmody. Bet you can't wait to see your family. Yeah, sure. He has eight children. [gasps] Eight children! My goodness! What are their names? Their names? Yes! Names are very important, so I always ask. Oh, please tell me. [laughs] I don't think he remembers. Of course I do!

[sung:] There's Albert and Andrew and Allie Marie Alex and, er, Anthony There's Aaron and Alice and Anna Clarisse Don't forget Fifi, a Pekingese

[spoken:] I'd fit right in, 'cause my name's Anne. Well, here, you can take my ticket and I'll stay here.

[sung:] What made you think we could sell in this town? (Who am I? I tried to see) You said your mortgage was upside down (How I lost my family tree) Two measly bucks can't be all that we cleared (We're all their people, just like me) (Wait until we see your father, honey Put down that candy; no, you can't have money) You'd better look for a new career (It's a place that I longed for It's a home for me) (Straighten up and fix your collar I told you no! You can't have a dollar)

[spoken:] Say hi to your children for me, Mrs Bell! Especially little Tillie. Oh, I will, my dear Anne. Best of luck to you with your new family. Tell Mr MacPherson that I hope his gout feels better real soon. Thank you, Anne. I certainly will. Don't forget – silence is a virtue. Oh, I won't. Goodbye!

[sung:] A place where you're needed A place where you need to be It's a place that I've longed for It's a home

Will there ever be a home? So far from home Finally home Home sweet home Too many kids at home If only I had a home

For me!

The Lord's Prayer
[spoken:] Oh no, child. You're not writing a letter to the Queen of England! Let's try something a little more conventional.

[sung:] Our Father [spoken:] How do you know it's a father and not a mother?

[sung:] In Heaven [spoken:] How do you know there really is a heaven? You'll find out soon enough if you don't hold your tongue, child.

[sung:] Hallowed be Thy name [spoken:] Who's Ed?

[sung:] Thy kingdom come Thy will be done On earth as it is in heaven

[spoken:] I'll never be able to remember all this! It's very simple.

[sung:] Give us this day our daily bread (Give us this day our daily bread) Give us this day our daily bread (Give us this day our daily bread) Give us this day our daily bread

[spoken:] Now, get yourself into bed, Anne. What about the 'amen'? That's my favourite part!

[sung:] Amen (Amen) Amen (Amen)� Amen

Walk Like Sisters (Kindred Spirits)
When you look at the moon, do you smile and wonder who that man is? When you wake in the morning light, can you find the fairies' footprints on your pillow? When you walk on the path to school, do you hear the chipmunks yelling at their children? And when you swim in the lake at night, do you pretend that you are a mermaid making wishes?

I always wondered when I'd find Someone who would know what I'm thinking Who wouldn't laugh or tease or find My talking and scheming and constant daydreaming a mystery

We will walk like sisters; put your hand in mine Sharing precious secrets; two lonely roads combine When the world forgets you, and storm clouds block the light I will not reject you; I'll guide you through the night We'll be kindred spirits until the end of time

[spoken:] Will you swear to be my friend forever and ever? Sure! I solemnly swear to be faithful to my bosom friend, Diana Barry, as long as the sun and moon shall endure. [laughs] I solemnly swear to be faithful to my bosom friend, Anne Shirley, as long as the sun and moon shall endure. You are a funny girl, Anne.

[sung:] I always wondered when I'd find Someone who would know what I'm thinking Who wouldn't laugh or tease or find My talking and scheming and constant daydreaming a mystery

We will walk like sisters; put your hand in mine Sharing precious secrets; two lonely roads combine When the world forgets you, and storm clouds block the light I will not reject you; I'll guide you through the night

We'll be kindred spirits (kindred spirits) We'll be kindred spirits (forevermore) We'll be kindred spirits (with every day, in every way) We'll be kindred spirits until the end of time

Math and Mayhem
[spoken:] I can see we've lost complete control of ourselves. To get us back on track, we'll review our times tables. [assorted groaning] I'll be back in a moment.

Two times two is Four!

Two times three is Six!

Two times four is Seven! Eight.

Two times five is Ten!

Two times six is Twelve!

Two times seven is Fifteen! You're hopeless. It's clear! He's gone!

[assorted chattering]

[sung:] Who's that girl? What's her story? Look at all that blazing red hair I heard she's evil I heard she's orphaned I heard she hasn't a – I really don't care

[spoken:] Hi, Gilbert! What's so special about Gilbert Blythe? What?

[sung:] He's brilliant, he's handsome, he's tall and serene His hair is so wavy, like a stormy ocean scene His eyes are bright sapphires; they sparkle with life I just know that someday I'll be his wife

[spoken:] You're going to be his wife? I'm going to be his wife! [arguing] Boys are crazy! We're crazy! Ha! We'll show you who's crazy!

[sung:] You're silly and stupid, giggling girls Talking and preening and shaking your curls We wouldn't, we couldn't; you're out of your mind We'd never marry one of your kind

[chatter]

[spoken:] Mr Phillips is coming back! Sit, everybody!

Six times two is Twelve!

Six times three is Eighteen

Six times four is Twenty-four. Sounds great. Keep up the good work!

Stop touching me! [chatter] Please! Stop! I have something to say! [groans]

[sung:] Civilised children of good breeding don't behave in such hideous ways Princes and kings bow to their ladies; ladies are [??]

[spoken:] Just sit down! [groans and boos] What is going on in here? Who is responsible for this? It was the new girl! What?

That Girl
There is something in that girl Something I recognise There is something I despise In that girl No challenge is left unmet Every dare is a threat To be more than she thought she'd be Just like me

If I let my feelings go And start to believe in dreams Will she be all that she seems That girl?

The quiet, so empty She fills the space Revives me, reminds me, defines me The chatter, unyielding, seems to replace The silence of this weathered face The garden, so lovely But useless without The doorframe, the concrete That makes it a house

I've been here, I'll be here Like always, but still It's nice to be noticed By that girl

If I let my feelings go (The questions, the laughter) And start to believe in dreams (All present; did I mention dreams?) Will she be all that she seems (I've been here, I'll be here Like always, but still) That girl? (It's nice to be noticed By that girl)

The Feud
Why are you surprised? I told you she'd be trouble It cannot be denied It's so plain to see First will be the lies Then will be destruction A cunning little thief Hosting drunken teas

I have always had this gift I merely want to share To help, to guide, be neighbourly And to show I care

The fire in her hair Should have been a warning Waiting in her lair To intoxicate Purely out of spite Manipulated malice Don't try to be contrite! I can't tolerate

I have always had this gift I merely want to share To help, to guide, be motherly And to show I care

How is it you blame this on a little girl? This poor little girl Have you never made your own mistakes? So many mistakes Maybe I've been blind all along Too stern, too strict to share She needs me to be motherly And to show I care

If I had a child So thirsty and so greedy She'd sober up [??] With a right good spanking Everybody knows To drink a cherry cordial Three tumblers in a row That's pure gluttony

(How is it you blame this on a little girl?) Why are you surprised? I told you she'd be trouble It cannot be denied It's so plain to see (Have you never made your own mistakes?) Purely out of spite Manipulated malice Don't try to be contrite! I can't tolerate

I have always had this gift I merely want to share To help, to guide, be motherly (motherly) (neighbourly) And to show I care

We'll be kindred spirits until the end of time

What Do You Call a Boy?
What do you call a boy who puts a frog in your desk? What do you call a boy who pulls your hair? Slimy, stinky and always thinking they're right? I call them dreamy

What do you call a boy who splashes mud on your dress? What do you call a boy who never shares? Slow and lazy; they drive us crazy, all right And still they're dreamy

What do you call a girl who gets all weak in the knees? Faints and fawns and giggles, bats her eyes? Prim and preening, sighing, crying; girls like her, there's no denying; why? Because they're foolish, desperate, needy

What do you call a boy with big brown eyes and curly hair? (what?) Even on his knees, he's really tall (oh no, not you too!) First there'll be a big proposal, wedding in the altar, social Tons of children running down the halls (what? ew!)

What do you call a boy who does exactly what you say? Follows orders any time and all? Snap your fingers and if he lingers, they're right I call him perfect

Stop!

What do you call a boy who calls you 'Carrots'? What do you call a boy who thinks he's smart? Attention-seeking, can't stop speaking, must be better, good-grade getter Always spells my name without an 'e'

What do you call a boy… Like me!

That Girl [reprise]
There is something in that girl Something I can't deny No challenge is left unmet Every dare is a threat To be more than she thought she'd be Can't she see That it's nice to be noticed By that girl?

Haunted Wood
[spoken:] Diana? Is that you, Diana? I know you're there, waiting to play a trick on me! This isn't – funny! What was that? Old Man Sloane? Oh dear! Where is it? Where did I put it?

[sung:] Our Father In Heaven

Come, dark sins are here Come, dark sins are here Come, dark sins are here Come, dark sins are here

Our Father (Come, dark sins are here) In heaven (Come, dark sins are here) Thy kingdom come (Come, dark sins are here) Thy will be done (Come, dark sins are here)

[spoken:] Please don't let it be the White Lady! Please, please don't let it be the White Lady!

One Little Drop
I'd never know what I did not know Unless I'd start to answer I thought I knew what I wanted most A quiet life, a simple life I stepped outside to a waterfall When all I asked for was one little drop I never knew what I thought I knew Until I danced with you

I thought I wanted a waterfall When all I needed was one little drop I never knew what I thought I knew Until I danced with you

Bend in the Road
The quiet, so empty A cold, dark place A child, forgotten A poor freckled face

I never dreamed or, rather, quite believed That someone would ever be there for me Now I'm standing at the bend in the road

The quiet ended The day you came Indignant, exacting About your name

I know that you never dreamed or, rather, quite believed That someone would wait so long to help you see How I've been here, waiting at the bend in the road

(Bend in the road) Bend in the road (Bend in the road)

Your kindness (I would be never be cruel to you) Patience (Or never be short with you) and sacrifice (I'd do anything for you) Defending, depending (You can always) Love may (depend on me) not come round twice

I never dreamed or, rather, quite believed That someone like you'd be standing next to me No longer frightened or confused by the bend in the road

Longing, hoping, ever-wishing that you'd be here At the bend in the road

(Bend in the road) Bend in the road (Bend in the road)

(Bend in the road Bend in the road �Bend in the road Bend in the road)

At the bend in the road