7 Women

Agatha: Thank you, Kim.

Put the car in the shed, will you?

And take the first-aid bag to the clinic.

Good morning, girls.

Together: Good morning, missy.

The boy's mother insisted on paying me,

so I took nine tangerines --

one for each of you.

Thank you very much, miss Andrews.

Miss Andrews...

Was it very bad?

No. A simple fracture.

How wonderful to be able to do a thing like that

with no medical training.

To head a mission, miss argent,

you have to learn to do a little bit of everything.

You know that.

There's a letter for you, miss Andrews...

From headquarters.

Yes, miss Andrews, you've got a letter.

From headquarters.

Uh, miss argent told me.

Oh, I do hope that this time

there's some news about a doctor.

I'm so afraid.

Well, perhaps you can restrain your curiosity

about the letter until lunchtime.

"And so,

Dr. D.R. Cartwright..."

"...should be with you on the 16th at the latest."

Thank goodness for that.

I couldn't have stood another day.

What horrible news from kumcha.

Kumcha?!

That's where tunga Khan --

now, florrie, please.

People were murdered in their beds!

Mrs. Pether, please.

This bandit...

This tunga Khan, as you call him...

Wouldn't dare to molest US.

We are American citizens.

Of course.

We're perfectly safe.

Now let US say grace.

God spake, my child.

God spake to thee...

"I will thy god and father be."

Hear my plea, oh, lord, and consider my desire.

Harken unto me for thy truth and righteousness' sake.

Oh, let me hear thy loving-kindness

betimes in the morning...

For in thee is my trust.

Show thou --

Mr. Pether.

Do you really think that one of those children

understands a word you're talking about?

I suppose not.

Then you must learn to control your inclination for the pulpit.

This is not a theological seminary.

I want so much to reach them.

I'll take your class today.

But you'll have to meet Dr. Cartwright in my place.

I? Why not?

Well, how will I recognize him?

How many doctors do you suppose are on that mule convoy?

It took US three months to find one.

Yes, I know.

I know florrie and I have been troublesome.

We've been a great burden. I...

I'm so sorry it started to happen here.

Yes, quite.

Miss Clark...

...you'd better hurry.

You'll be late for supper.

I-I'm sorry.

The doctor and Mr. Pether

will be here soon.

Yes. I'll hurry.

Your hair.

That's better, Emma.

They're terribly late.

It's time for supper.

Surely the doctor should understand we must eat.

Is it absolutely necessary to say we?

Yes, please stop it.

Well, it is we.

He hiccups sometimes, and he kicks.

Where is he, Charles? Where's the doctor?

What happened, pether?

I don't know.

He wasn't there.

The market square was full of farmers.

Nothing but Chinese.

I looked everywhere. I couldn't find any doctor.

Oh, it's just like the last time and the time before that!

You just can't get a doctor!

And you're not even trying!Florrie.

You don't even care!

It's not fair!

Take your wife to her room, Mr. Pether.

Put her to bed.

We haven't had our supper yet!

We won't be able to sleep!

You shall have a tray.I'll bring your supper, Mrs. Pether.

Miss argent will bring her supper.

They'll never be able to get any doctor to come out here!

What are you doing here?!

This is the last place on earth!Florrie, florrie.

I'm desperate!Florrie.

I'll be like an animal!No, no.

An animal in a ditch! Helpless!

Florrie: Oh, Charles, please!

Please get a doctor!

Do you think Mrs. Pether will be all right, miss Andrews?

If god wills it.

What a beautiful evening.

Who are you? What do you want?

I'm Dr. Cartwright. Who are you?

I'm Agatha Andrews, the head of this mission.

We've been expecting you for days.

What happened to you?

Your damfool coolie's lost half my luggage.

It took me a day to round it up.

Well, I suppose you're hungry after the journey.

You'll want something to eat, and, uh --

I'd like a bath first. I stink.

And a nap.

Hey, you! Be careful with those medical supplies!

Our people are very well-trained.

I hope so.

Mrs. Pether, it's the doctor.

Are you the doctor?

But you're a woman.

Unless a lot of men have been kidding me.

Charles, it's a woman.

Don't worry.

She's as good as any man.

Better!

Good evening.

Did you call the doctor?

Yes, missy.

Dr. Cartwright.

Well, now that you are rested,

I would like you to meet my staff.

This is miss argent, my assistant.

She's so loyal and devoted.

I don't know what I'd do without her.

Mrs. Pether you have already observed.

The wife of our only male teacher.

How do you do, reverend?

Mr. Pether is not a clergyman.

Are you, Mr. Pether?

Uh, no, miss Andrews.

But I --

how do you do, Dr. Cartwright?

And miss Emma Clark,

our youngest member...

Uh, you will sit over there.

...for whom I have great hopes.

Hi, Emma.

Good evening, Dr. Cartwright.

I'm so glad you came.

Did you have a good trip?

You must be exhausted.

I know it's a very rough journey.

Did you --Dr. Cartwright...

I have not said grace as yet.

Oh.

Dear god...

From whom all blessings spring...

We render thanks for what thou art about to give US.

Give what thou wilt, as much as thou wilt,

and when thou wilt.

Only thou knowest what is good for US.

Amen. Amen. Amen.

Dr. Cartwright...

Do you mind not smoking?

Oh, why not?

We don't believe

in the use of tobacco for women.

We find it unbecoming

to any lady dedicated to the Christian endeavor.

Miss Andrews, I don't claim

to be dedicated to Christian endeavor.

I only claim to be dedicated to the practice of medicine.

Did you know this was a mission before you came here?

Yes, of course I did. Gave me a hell of a jolt.

But it happened to be the only job going

that took me out of the United States.

And, uh...

I had personal reasons for wanting to get out.

Oh.

And you're damn lucky to get me.

Of course, I can't stop you smoking in your room.

Or the clinic.

You wear your hair very short, Dr. Cartwright.

Oh, yes. Back home, it's all the rage.

Besides, in my job, it's very practical.

Oh, I like it. It's very becoming.