Meanwhile, some shepherds
were tending their flocks at night,
when suddenly, an angel appeared right before them.
I bring good news.
For today, in a village, was born...
That's good.
In the city of David,
there is born for you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.
It's good. Continue.
And this will be the sign for you.
You will find a baby wrapped
in cloths and lying in a manger.
The hymn now.
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.
Who is that?
- Who is that? - There!
Over there. Something moved.
- Go and see. - Yes.
Stop!
It's all right.
That's my son!
- Is he all right? - Yes, yes.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Be safe getting home at this hour.
Get off the bed, darling.
Come and see the snow before it melts.
There we go.
Did you miss me?
What's happened to your handsome little face?
- Good morning, sir. - Good morning.
- Yes? Good morning. - Good morning.
We're here to see Father Laydu, please.
Yes, enter.
One of your parishioners has come to see you.
Ah. Send her in.
Ah, the little troublemaker!
- Good day. - Good day, Father.
How are you both?
Very well, thank you, Father, and you?
Very well, thank you. Please sit.
And the rest of your family? You are all settling in?
Yes, we're very happy, Father.
But we need to hire more help at the house. It's quite large.
You should speak to Madame Guibert in the rectory.
She might be of some help.
Thank you, Father.
I haven't seen your husband at Mass.
We only have him for a few days every week.
My husband works as Assistant Secretary to our Secretary of State.
He's working now with everyone in Paris.
Ah, we have a celebrity among us.
I've heard about your husband. He's English or American?
American. He works on President Wilson's staff.
Is that so?
Well, he doesn't have much direct contact with the President.
He works for Secretary Lansing.
Please, sit down.
The Americans are doing a very honourable thing in this country.
We're very happy to have them here.
We're happy to be here. Thank you, Father.
I... I've brought my son with me to apologise
for the incident last night at the rehearsal.
Oh, well, I missed it all.
Does your son speak French?
My husband preferred us not to speak it at home.
For fear of being excluded.
But he's learning with a girl from the village who speaks English.
She's been giving him lessons
and is helping him with his lines for the Nativity play.
Why not you? You speak very well for an American.
Oh, no, I'm not American. That would be impressive!
My father is German, actually. He was a missionary.
My sister and I learned several languages.
I would like my son to have the same experience.
I thought it better he learn from someone local, someone younger.
Well, you must excuse me. My English is rather poor,
not even fit for a child.
- You'll translate for me? - Of course.
You look nervous.
There's no need to be nervous here.
What happened to his face?
The poor thing.
He was running away last night and fell down.
Last night, you were throwing rocks at people after the performance.
Is that right?
Yes.
- Ah. You understand me when I speak? - Sometimes.
Were you angry with someone?
With one of the children who's in the play with you?
Angry at your mother?
Would you answer me when I speak to you, please?
Will you please answer me, young man?
Good. Would you still like to participate in the Christmas play?
Yes.
Would you like to make an apology to me?
What did he say?
He says he wasn't doing anything to you.
He doesn't understand why I brought him here.
Well, he's a smart boy.
Maybe it would be best for him to address our parishioners directly
at Sunday Mass instead.
In the meantime, he will have time to think it over.
It's not always easy for a young person being in a new place.
Yes, Father.
Thank you for coming so quickly.
Of course. Thank you for the opportunity.
What is your name?
Edith or Edy.
Edith is fine.
- And how old are you, dear? - 24, madame.
Do you have children?
Yes, madame, but...
And the father?
He hasn't yet been found.
But we feel that he's still alive.
Oh, my poor dear.
She has an excellent reference from Madame Guibert.
She's been very kind to me.
She's taken a liking to my boy.
- How old is your son? - 12.
12?
Hello, Adélaide. Not at all.
- Hello. - Hello.
I'll show you the kitchen.
- Hello, Ada. - Hello.
Yes.
What's that?
Nose.
My nose.
- And this? - Ear.
- And this? - My eye.
Mm. Very good. And these?
- My eyelashes! ' Very good!
I'm a girl and you're a...
A boy.
I am French and you are...
"Citizens of the world."
Do you know what animal this is, the word for it?
What is it, then?
- A lion! - Good... Very good.
You know the word "to cut"?
I don't know.
Like, "to cut hair."
I bring good news.
For today, in the city of David...
It is thanks to all your constant devotion and prayer
that we may go on to celebrate
the end of such grotesque fighting and violence.
Still, it is important to acknowledge
that there is no true victory
in this war or in any other.
Even if we have lost so much
that it is something impossible to quantify,
God, who is looking down upon us,
does not want you mourning only your losses,
but the losses of our enemy, as well.
It is only human that a response of forgiveness may feel like surrender.
I want to assure everyone that this feeling is a profoundly misleading one.
Right now, in our capital, leaders from all over the world
are gathering to discuss the potential for peace.
Our Pope, Benedict XV,
will certainly be requesting a role in the discussions.
Needless to say, above political and economic arguments,
a higher vision must also be represented.
And what more appropriate day for us
to celebrate the birth of our saviour,
as we too celebrate the rebirth of our nation?
So, all together, let us pray.
Amen...
And now, without further ado, I give you the children.
Come on.
I'm sorry...
- My dear friend... - Thank you, Father.
I'm sorry...
- Merry Christmas, Beatrice. - Merry Christmas, Father.
I'm sorry...
- So, children, Merry Christmas, - Merry Christmas, Father.
Merry Christmas, Father.
What's she apologising for?
Oh, there was a little incident at our rehearsal last week.
You seem like a nice little girl, and I'm certain you are sorry.
I'm not a girl!
Merry Christmas.
How are you, dear?
My darling.
The lion... woken...
Woke.
- And immobilise... - immobilised.
...the mouse under his great paw.
"What am I going to do with you?"
he asked the mouse.
One day, whilst the lion was asleep,
the little mouse accidentally ran up one of his outstretched paws.
The lion woke and immobilised the mouse under his great paw.
"What am I going to do with you?" he asked the mouse.
"If you let me leave," cried the mouse, "I'll make it up to you one day."
The lion was so tickled at the idea of the mouse being able to help him
that he lifted his paw and let him go.
Some days later, some hunters caught the lion in a trap
and tied him up with rope in order to transport him the next day.
That night, the little mouse happened to pass by,
and saw the terrible plight the lion was in.
The mouse, true to her promise, helped out the lion.
She gnawed at the rope with her sharp little teeth and freed the lion.
We often... need someone...
smaller than ourselves for help.
No thank you, Edith.
Do you know what he said to me?
You will never believe it.
He said, "Mum...
"Does it always hurt this much when we love someone?"
Oh... It's not true.
I know it's a bit silly, but...
Mona.
Excuse me, madame.
He will sit with you until he finishes his meal.
I don't care if it takes all night.
- Yes, madame. - I'm going to bed.
Disgusting!
Seven times nine makes?
A little bit harder this time.
Nine times nine?
Very good.
THE NEW FEMININE HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Edith, please serve the first dish.
Darling. It's me.
Open the door, dear.
What's going on?
I don't know, madame.
The little one had a quarrel with his father.
Something about how he was dressed. And now he won't come out.
Leave him alone, then.
And stop making so much noise. I have a terrible migraine.
Darling. It's only me.
I have something for you.
- What are you doing in here, chicken? - Thank you.
Should I put you to bed?
No, thank you. Come back tomorrow morning.
OK.
Madame?
Tell him he won't be fed until he's dressed and out of his room.
Yes, madame.
One day, whilst the lion was asleep,
the little mouse accidentally ran up one of his stretched paws.
Stretched. Outstretched.
- Is it good? - Yes, thank you.
Mona.
What did I ask you?
I'm sorry, madame.
But he was very hungry. He's just a little boy.
It's not your job to act as his mother.
It's your job to carry out my instructions,
because I know what's best for my son.
He's a big boy and he needs to learn how to behave.
Yes, madame. I'm very sorry.
I'm afraid that will not suffice.
You immediately went behind my back and deliberately went against my will.
We care about you very much here, Mona.
I'll be sorry to see you go.
It won't happen again, madame.
This is a very difficult situation, but it's too late for discussion.
Come with me.
Please, madame.
Please.
Please, madame.
I don't have a family.
I've been with this house for 17 years.
And you have been with us for just four months.
I will devote every day of my waking life to destroying your family.
You can show yourself out.
Oh, excuse me, madame. I did not mean to bother you.
You too. Out.
S-Sorry?
You'll make everyone here sick. Out. Out!
One day, whilst the lion was asleep,
the little mouse accidentally ran up one of his outstretched paws.
The lion woke and immobilised the mouse under his great paw.
"What am I going to do with you?" he asked the mouse.
"If you let me leave," cried the mouse, "I'll make it up to you one day."
The lion was so tickled at the idea of the mouse being able to help him
that he lifted his paw and let him go.
Some days later, some hunters caught the lion in a trap
and tied him up with rope in order to transport him the next day.
That night, the little mouse happened to pass by,
and saw the terrible plight the lion was in.
The mouse, true to her promise, helped out the lion.
She gnawed at the rope with her sharp little teeth and freed the lion.
"Little friends may prove great friends."
What's your name, dear?
Julie, madame.
Julie, how far along are we?
I'll have a look in the dining room, madame.
Thank you.
Oh, now!
That's not right.
That's not what I asked for.
I'm hungry-
What are you doing there?
Come with me.