:12:25
[Door opens]
:12:29
[Phyllis gasps]
:12:30
PHYLLIS: Aunt Martha. You startled me.
:12:33
MARTHA: I'm sorry, Phyllis.
:12:36
MARTHA: I heard you stirring about.
:12:38
MARTHA: I thought I'd just look in
and say good night.
:12:41
What in the world is that?
:12:43
It's a lantern.
:12:45
But why did you hang it out there?
:12:48
I thought it might keep the dogs
from making such a racket.
:12:51
PHYLLIS: They've been at it all evening.
:12:52
Come now, my dear.
You can tell me the truth.
:12:55
PHYLLIS: What do you mean?
:12:56
I'm familiar with
that old Scottish superstition...
:12:58
of hanging out a lighted lantern
when dogs howl...
:13:01
to drive away the evil spirits.
:13:02
But you're far too intelligent
to believe in anything so silly.
:13:05
Am I? I wonder.
:13:08
- Certainly you are.
- Leave it there.
:13:10
But why?
:13:12
Because I want it there.
Isn't that reason enough?
:13:15
Just as you say, dear.
:13:17
Wait.
:13:18
Aunt Martha, I'm sorry.
:13:21
It's just that I'm all on edge.
:13:23
Those dogs and their constant
howling are driving me frantic.
:13:28
And the things that have been
happening in the park...
:13:31
You poor child.
:13:32
You really are upset, aren't you?
:13:35
You mustn't let yourself
go to pieces like this.
:13:38
MARTHA: Now, get into bed.
:13:40
MARTHA: I'll fetch you some warm milk
from downstairs.
:13:44
You'll sleep so soundly,
you won't even hear the dogs.
:13:48
Into bed with you.
:13:51
[Soothing instrumental music]
:13:53
I'll only be a minute.