Through the Shadow (Através da Sombra)

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THROUGH THE SHADOW

Mr. Afonso, the teacher from the convent has just arrived.

Ask her to come in and wait a little, Aparecida.

And serve her something to drink.

Because it's going to get hot today.

Come on, you sissy.

- So, Miss, you are a tutor. - Yes, Sir.

How do you call yourself?

I'm Laura.

Laura.

You've come recommended by the convent, Miss?

Yes.

Are you feeling hot, Ms. Laura?

Actually, yes.

It's been very hot, recently.

Such a heavy, dark habit is not compatible with this heat.

It's just that it's been barely a year since my mother left us.

My condolences. Please make yourself at home.

Anything else?

Would you care for anything else, Miss Laura?

No, thank you very much.

Thank you, Aparecida.

Excuse me.

Yes, such is life. It goes by fast.

One must enjoy it while it lasts.

While I'm lasting.

And you, Miss...

I graduated as a teacher at the age of 19.

Since then, I've been teaching children in convent-run schools

and also given private lessons in French.

French! Ooh la la.

I have been to France several times.

But I can't say a word.

I need a teacher for my niece and nephew.

And they need a guide.

They lost their mother and father in the sinking of the Maria the first.

They were still very little.

But now they need discipline, guidance.

I am always traveling.

Especially now with the ongoing coffee crisis.

I may call you Laura, may I? Oh, look at that. Finally.

You have such a beautiful smile, Laura.

They are in the family farm. And that's where you'll be going.

If you accept the offer, of course.

A farm? But I have never lived in the countryside, Mr. Afonso.

Let go of "Mister".

I'm not sure I'd be able to adapt to such an isolated place.

But it's not that isolated. The whole area is so beautiful.

And then, after you meet Elisa...

She is a little angel.

And she's always on her own with the housekeeper, Mrs. Geraldina.

She's alone? But what about her...

Her brother is in boarding school. He's only there during break.

I am sure that the two of you will get along very well.

Elisa needs to have a mother figure. To feel protected.

The poor girl has never had a teacher with such impressive qualifications!

You even speak French.

Please accept this assignment as a personal favor.

And to have you, Laura... I mean to count on your work, of course.

I am ready to double the salary offer.

I appreciate it. But it wouldn't be the amount...

Yes. The amount of money won't influence your decision.

I know. But think. You'll have the best of everything.

Everything you deserve.

That would renew your spirit.

Maybe it would do me some good. A change of scenery.

Excellent!

But you will have to let go of your mourning habit.

It is much hotter there than here.

And may I send you regular updates on their educational progress...

No, never.

- That's too much responsibility... - No, I don't agree.

You'll be the master of the house. You'll have complete autonomy.

But under any circumstances do I wish not to be disturbed.

Agreed?

Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.

You will not regret this.

Aparecida! Have you pressed the shirt I've asked you to?

Aparecida!

Ouch...

- No, please. - Pardon me, Ma'am.

Be careful.

The smell of coffee makes me crave a cup.

The smell of coffee makes me wish...

I could have a little cup.

All this smoke around us is from burning coffee fields.

The days of abundance are gone.

Is this Mr. Afonso's farm already?

You need a man. To take care of all of this.

A man...

Have you worked for Mr. Afonso for long?

Have you been working for Mr. Afonso for long?

Could you please stop?

I'd like to walk from here.

What beautiful flowers!

Did you know I'm your new teacher?

I thought you got lost in the woods.

Had I known this farm was this beautiful,

I wouldn't have lost several nights of sleep.

- Mrs. Geraldina. - Everyone here knows me by "Dina".

Greetings, Mistress.

Dina, it's a pleasure.

Mr. Afonso spoke very highly of you.

Ah, we do what we can.

And what god allows us to! Come with me.

- Where is Elisa? - Oh, she's so shy.

You know, she's been picking flowers for you?

She said, "This is for the new teacher." She was very excited to see you.

Here, give them to me and I'll arrange them.

Nazare, please put them in a vase with water for me?

Nazare is Argemiro's daughter. The man who brought you here.

May God grant me happiness in my new life with all of you here.

He will do so, Ms. Laura.

There you go, you already look much better.

Still, don't you think you should go into your room for a bit of rest?

No, Dina.

I'm too anxious to see everything.

See what a smart girl she is, my Elisa.

She drew herself and the mistress.

So much sadness.

Are her drawings always like this, so gloomy?

If you only knew what this little girl has been through.

This is Elisa's room. Let her have some quiet time.

This is Antonio's room. You see how it's all so tidy?

Wait until he gets here, this will all be upside down.

Ha ha ha ha...

- Is he really that naughty? - Very restless.

But deep inside he's an angel. No, not this room, Ms. Laura.

Those are the former teacher's belongings.

- Why didn't she take them? - Someone will do it later.

We just keep it all here, nice and tidy.

Now I'll show you your room, Ma'am.

Just Miss, Dina.

This is the best room in the house.

It's well-lit and aired. And look! You can see far away.

Is this where Mr. Afonso stays when he visits the farm?

No, he has another one. He's not much of a country man.

This room belonged to the children's parents.

This is how he liked everyone to be.

Beautiful, charming... Like you, Ms. Laura.

- Who are you talking about? - Well, about him.

- The master? - Who else could it be?

Ms. Laura, please make yourself at home.

I'll take care of dinner, but I won't serve until the mistress tells me to.

Oh, sorry. I mean Miss.

Please excuse me.

There is Elisa, so beautiful.

How about you show me all your toys after dinner?

Elisa! Don't take offense, Ms. Laura.

She'll warm up to you soon. My girl is a bit overwhelmed.

She doesn't even want to be alone in her own room these days.

Nazare! Tell Tiago to add fuel to the motor!

Pardon me.

Where has she been sleeping?

Since she's been afraid of being alone at night,

the only solution was to have her sleep here with me.

Thank you.

Put here.

Thank you.

But from now on she will sleep in her own room.

That's how it should be.

I'll be next door if she needs anything.

Yes Ma'am.

Tiago!

Tiago.

Pull yourself together. We now have a new mistress.

Much better to use an oil lantern.

Even the teacher will end up liking it.

Tonight, you'll sleep on your little bed.

But Dina will sing to you until you fall asleep.

Don't worry Dina. I'll put her down myself.

Sleep well, my girl.

Would you like me to sing or tell a story?

Tell a story.

Once upon a time, there was a fairy,

who loved to play tricks on everyone.

One day she found a skunk down the road. He was sad and smelled terribly.

It was a skunk that farted a lot.

He took one step, and farted, another, then farted.

So the skunk told the fairy,

Hey Ms. Fairy, I am so tired of being a stinky skunk.

I'm so sad, please help me...

Shall we finish the dictation?

Let's.

Well done!

There are no spelling errors and your handwriting is beautiful.

Enchanted is a verb in the past.

And in the future.

Do you know how to make a sentence

that uses the verb in the future indicative?

Can I do it over there?

"Antonio will arrive."

Do you miss your brother a lot?

Antonio will arrive.

What about this beautiful drawing? Who are these people here?

A man, a woman, another man and another woman who are hiding.

And this lovely lady here, who is she?

Isabel, my former teacher.