Stitches

Well, of course no one really believes

in the old Devil of the middle ages,

with horns and a pitchfork.

Anymore than people really believe God looks

like the old man painted on the ceiling

of the Sistine Chapel.

My point exactly.

Gin.

You win again Robert.

- I don't question the existence of evil Sam

just of supernatural evil.

But if you believe in miracles--

Who could that be?

Where is that girl?

Kathryn?

That girl.

Such a good girl.

Mrs. Grove?

Yes.

- It's not that I don't believe in Heaven you understand,

it just that all the most interesting people

seems to me would end up in the other place.

Oh Robert.

What?

What is it?

Nothing.

- Miss Lester what's your opinion on the subject of Hell?

Miss Lester?

- I have no opinion on the subject Mr. Delaney.

- I think it must be a very interesting place.

Excuse me everyone.

I'd like for you all to meet Mrs. Albright.

She's going to be staying with us.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello.

Oh here let me run it down for you,

There's Miss Lester, she teaches at the Oak Grove school.

Hi.

And there are the Delaneys,

Mr. Delaney is in insurance.

We're pleased to meet you.

Thank you.

Oh and our bachelors,

This is our young Mr. Reynolds,

he's going to Boston tomorrow.

Ah, I have many friends in Boston.

Pleasure.

And this is our--

Our not so young Mr. Gray.

You can call me Sam.

Please, sit down Mrs. Albright.

Why thank you Sam.

You may call me Lucy.

I'll do so frequently.

I'll have to watch out for you.

No need, he's all hot air that Sam Gray.

So tell us Mrs. Albright, Lucy,

What's your opinion on the subject of the Devil?

The Devil?

Well, he must be rather difficult to be around I'd imagine.

Well there's an answer that doesn't

leave much room for doubt.

The question is, do you actually believe

the Devil is at work in the world today?

Sending demons here and there?

Well that is quite a question.

Thank you for finally joining us.

Didn't you hear the door ring?

No Aunt Mary I was in the kitchen.

Why is it that I never have any problem

hearing the door from the kitchen

but it always poses such a challenge for you?

I don't know Aunt Mary.

I'm sorry Aunt Mary.

Well we have a new guest.

Get another cup please.

Would you like tea or coffee?

- Why tea would be lovely thank you.

Don't just stand about go on.

That girl.

Oh, paper dolls.

You know I used to cut out paper dolls like that

when I was a young girl.

Well I'm afraid paper dolls

are all I can manage these days.

The hands you know?

But it doesn't have a face.

Oh the face always goes on last.

The point I was trying to make

is that if God has miracles then Satan must too mustn't he?

I suppose you might be right.

The trouble is miracles aren't

what they used to be are they?

No voice from the heavens,

no Red Seas parting, no fire and brimstone.

- Frankly, I think thou dost protest too much,

Mr. Reynolds is it?

I think you really want to believe.

You're wrong Mrs. Albright,

I want to know.

There's a difference.

Well then I'll tell you what I think.

If the Devil has one great power on Earth,

it's the power to persuade men and women

to do what they secretly want to do.

So be warned.

Yes.

Fair warning.

Where are you?

Ah, there you are.

Row impede, row impede,

quickly bring me what I need.

Go.

She lives,

she lives in the house.

She lives in the house.

He lives in the town.

They live in the kitty?

Kitty?

Kitty, kitty, kitty.

Hell.

- I don't understand what the problem is.

It's perfectly simple,

a five year old could do it.

Monday is the pearl.

Please say it.

Monday is the pearl.

Tuesday the inlaid silver.

Wednesday the bronze,

and Thursday is.

Coat of arms.

The coat of arms.

Friday is polished silver.

Saturday the tiger eye,

and Sunday the gold.

And today is what?

It's Thursday.

Then can you explain to me,

why I had to go to work today with the inlaid silver?

Is this too much for you?

Am I asking too much?

Is this too much for you to handle?

It's just that we were late,

I was late and rushed and I just forgot.

It's like living with a child.

All I want in my life is a tiny little bit of order.

Just a bit.

Something!

I thought that I had married a woman,

instead I discover that I have married a child.

Isn't that what you are?

Isn't it?

Yes, that's a good answer.

Cry like a baby.

Just cry!

Please!

Robert I love you!

That's fine.

That makes everything all right doesn't it?

Move on to the next,

we won't be getting anything more

out of Mr. Gray tonight.

Okay now remember,

no amount of belief makes a fact.

The world wasn't one less bit round

when everyone believed it was flat was it?

The question isn't whether we believe in a God,

but whether there really is one.

Am I right?

Yes Mr. Reynolds,

we'll have to start with you.

Mrs. Albright?

- I'm very very sorry to wake you Mr. Reynolds.

It's uh ...

What's wrong?

It's my luggage you see.

Excuse me?

The men brought it from the station

and it's piled up outside.

I didn't want to wake anybody,

but I'm afraid I--

That's...

Would you mind?

No, no just give me a minute.

Thank you so much.

There.

All set.

Now if you'll excuse me I have to get up

very early in the morning.

Mr. Reynolds?

What would you give to know?

Excuse me?

What would you give to know?

Really know, that's there's a God,

a Devil, a life beyond this one.