Little Women
1933
(first lines) Marmee March: So you're going to Washington? Elderly man: Yes, ma'am; my son is sick in the hospital there. Marmee March: Oh, this will be an anxious Christmas for you. Marmee March: (finding him a coat) I think this one will do; let's try this. Is it your only son? Elderly man: No, ma'am. I had four; two were killed, one is a prisoner. Marmee March: (deeply moved) You've done a great deal for your country, sir. Elderly man: Oh, not a mite more than I ought, ma'am. I'd go myself if I was any use. Thank you for the overcoat. Marmee March: Wait a minute... Marmee March: (giving him some money) I hope you find him better. Elderly man: Thank you, ma'am. God bless you; merry Christmas. Merry Christmas! Marmee March: Merry Christmas!
(last lines) Prof. Bhaer: Oh, please, please... just, just one moment, before... I have a wish to ask you something. Would you... Oh, I-I... I have no courage to think that... but, but, but, could I dare hope that... I. I... I know I, I shouldn't make so free as to ask. I have nothing to give, but my heart so full and... and these empty hands. Jo March: (taking his hands in hers) Not empty now. Prof. Bhaer: Oh, heart's dearest! (they embrace) Jo March: (drawing him into the house) Welcome home!