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William Beech is an 8 year old evacuee from London. He is a slight, trembling boy who is covered in bruises courtesy of his mother. He has been placed with Tom Oakley, a 60 year old loner who has not had anything to do with children--or anyone else--in a long time. As the two try to get to know each other, William is shy and scared, convinced that Tom will turn his belt upon him, just like his mother. Tom is shocked when he realizes the amount of violence William must have experienced, but he
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START: Tom: Ent you ‘ungry?
William: (in a whisper) Yes, mister.
Tom: Just a slow chewer, that it?
(William nods)
Best finish your tea afore it gits cold.
(Tom returns to the carrier bag as William sips his tea)
(Tom brings out a small towel. Inside it, he finds a toothbrush and a piece of soap. Next, he finds an old book)
William: That’s me Bible.
Tom: Ah.
[... …]
END: William: Sorry mister.
(He buries his head in Sammy’s fur.)
(Blowing his nose and wiping his eyes) I ain’t ungrateful, mister, honest, I’m happy.
Tom: Don’t forget to say your prayers.
William: No, mister.
Tom (after a pause) And you’d best call me Tom. Goodnight and God bless.
William: Goodnight, Mister Tom.
David Wood, Goodnight Mister Tom, Samuel French Acting Edition, 2014, pp.20-25
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