Episode 47 The Reaper whose Name is Death
What a beautiful day!
Yes, what a beautiful day.
I'll be going.
Thanks, Martin.
Could you get me a newspaper from the post office on your way back?
Sure.
He's good.
The more reason for you to rest, Matthew.
This is a great summer for the potatoes, we'll have a great harvest.
Right, I'll go get some work done.
Why don't you rest a little?
But I want to tidy the tools. After all, the weather's perfect.
Is it? You always have lots of plans whenever Anne's back.
Not true.
Take care.
It's great to see Matthew looking good.
Will you, Anne?
Matthew is...
Matthew.
What's wrong with you, Matthew?
Are you feeling alright?
Matthew?
Are you alright? Matthew, Matthew!
He probably fainted.
Anne, go get Martin, he's right in front.
Hurry up!
Yes!
Hang on there, Matthew.
Boss.
Come help me, Martin.
Right.
Go get Doctor Spencer, quickly!
Alright.
And tell Mrs Lynde.
Ok.
Matthew, Matthew, hang on there.
Matthew fainted?
Yes, I'm going to get the doctor now.
I got it, go on.
It's alright.
Matthew will be fine.
Mrs Lynde.
Marilla.
Mrs Lynde.
Marilla, I really can't help.
Matthew, Matthew...
Matthew, you're saying that he...
Yes, Anne, look at his face.
I've seen too many of this, it can't be wrong.
Matthew...
Matthew is dead.
Anne can tell from his unmoving face.
The doctor has arrived.
Matthew died almost instantaneously, there's nothing the doctor can do.
It was too sudden, the doctor suspected he had a shock.
The newspaper Matthew was holding confirmed that.
Marilla, look, the bank went bankrupt.
Matthew must have been shocked by that.
Marilla, this is my fault.
I knew the bank was in trouble, if I'd wanted him to listen to me...
Mrs Lynde, please leave us.
I understand.
I apologize for my behaviour.
I'm sorry, Marilla.
This is not the time to say such things.
But you have much to do, you must hang on.
You understand, Marilla?
Marilla, what's wrong with you?
I understand your grief, but it doesn't solve any problem.
Let Marilla have some time for her own.
Martin, please go inform Mr Barry and the church.
I know.
You have to send a telegraph to the Cuthbert family.
Anne, do you know who to send to?
You should be able to get those done with the help of the Blythes.
You have to bring out the mourning dress.
Marilla should still have one she worn when her mother passed away.
I have to rush yours though.
The news of Matthew's passing spread quickly.
His friends and neighbours gather at the Green Gables.
To show their respect to the deceased.
Anne...
This is most unfortunate.
Please let me know if you need my help.
Thank you, Diana.
Anne, the coffin is here.
Ok.
Anne, can you bring me the socks for the body, and some cakes.
I need to dress Matthew.
Apple would do.
Ok.
The shy and elusive Matthew Cuthbert.
For the first time, is the center of attention.
Death comes to Matthew, and brings him into the limelight.
Anne went to the hospital.
This beautiful garden.
Was set up by Matthew and Marilla's mother after she came here.
Matthew didn't say it, but he loved this place.
Anne's filled with grief and sadness.
She placed the flowers around Matthew one by one.
If Anne can do something for Matthew.
This is probably the only one left to do.
Matthew, you're a good fella.
Matthew...
Anne.
Sorry, can I come in?
Anne, can I stay here tonight?
Can we sleep together?
Thank you, Diana.
Will you forgive me if I say that I would prefer to be alone tonight?
I'm not afraid.
Anne...
I didn't have time to be alone.
I want to be alone.
I want to think, until I understand.
I cannot believe this.
I thought Matthew would never die.
Besides the other time... a long time ago.
I have never worried about this.
I'm sorry, Diana.
Diana did not understand what Anne said.
Marilla is quiet and reserved.
Even if she's sad.
She grieves in her own way, out of sight, just like Anne.
But her grief is even more visible.
The understanding Diana left without a word.
Anne wants to be alone during this sad, lonely night.
Anne hoped that the tears would come in solitude.
It seemed to her a terrible thing that she could not shed a tear for Matthew.
whom she had loved so much and
who had been so kind to her..
Anne remembered Matthew walking home with her just the other evening.
But now he lies downstairs, cold and unmoving.
But still no tears came.
She only felt the same horrible dull ache of misery until she fell asleep
Filling her with a feeling of terrible guilt.
I think you're better than a dozen boys.
A boy didn't get the scholarship.
She's a girl.
She's my proud little Anne.
Anne, you're my daughter.
Matthew?
Matthew...
Matthew.
Matthew...
Alright, girl, stop crying.
Matthew can't hear you now.
He wouldn't come back, no matter how much you cry.
I know that, but I can't do it.
Matthew is a kind man.
A brother who cannot be replaced.
But this is God's will.
Marilla, let me cry.
I'll feel even worse if I don't.
Marilla, please stay with me for a while, and hold me.
So that I...
Diana wanted to stay with me, but I rejected her.
She's such a kind soul, I must've hurt her feelings.
But I couldn't let her console tonight.
This is a grief that only we know.
Marilla, Matthew is gone. What do we do now?
We have each other.
If you're not here, if you're not with the Green Gables.
I would really be at a lost.
Marilla, Marilla...
Anne, I'm usually stern with you.
But please do not think that I did not love you like Matthew did.
Marilla.
I couldn't say it before, I wouldn't if not for today.
Now I know what and how to say it.
I always felt that you're my own flesh and blood.
I'm filled with joy and contentment ever since you came to the Green Gables.
Marilla...
Anne.
Next on Anne of Green Gables Matthew's Farewell
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