Anne of Green Gables (1985)

Jayne Eastwood: Mrs. Hammond

Quotes 

• Essie : [after Mr. Hammond's death, comforts Mrs. Hammond]  There, there, Nora. He led a good life. You have to think about yourself and the young'uns now. Sell the mill and come and live with me. And what about the girl? She's a home child, isn't she?

  Mrs. Hammond : [weeps]  Yes.

  Essie : She'll have to go back to the orphanage.

  [Anne slowly approaches Mrs. Hammond] 

  Anne Shirley : Mrs. Hammond, you must know how much I want to be of help to you in your time of trial. I consider that a burden I must bear.

  Mrs. Hammond : [miserably]  I was daft when I took you in. It's all your doing. None but yours.

  Anne Shirley : [desperately]  I blame myself entirely, Mrs. Hammond. To have to wait an extra hour of lunch is a terrible burden on any man. I shall never overcome my grief, but going back to an orphanage would be more than I could bear. I beg of you, Mrs. Hammond, please let me stay with you!

  Essie : [uncaringly]  Orphan children are all the same--trash.

  Mrs. Hammond : Trash. That's right, Anne Shirley, poor miserable trash that don't deserve no better.

  [Anne sadly walks out closing the door] 

• Mrs. Hammond : Anne! Anne!

  Anne Shirley : Coming Mrs. Hammond!