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Telling the children that he's
some kind of hero. That he's...
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- That he's God's instrument.
- And who's to say he isn't?
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- Who do you think would win
in a fight?
- Good question.
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Miss Leavey is meaner, but she's
a smoker. Your mom could outlast her.
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We can't have him
talking that way.
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It frightens
the other children.
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Oh, I think it's you
it frightens, Miss Leavey.
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What? Why would I be frightened
of little Simon Birch?
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Because that child has more faith
than you'll ever know.
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- Ahh!
- Oh, goodness gracious.
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Come on, you two.
:31:34
Come on, boys.
Let's go find Ben.
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- My jacket!
- Oh, that's okay, Simon.
I'll get it for you.
:31:56
Thank you,
Miss Wenteworth.
:31:58
You know what, Simon?
Thank you.
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Strike three!
You're out, batter.
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October 30, 1964.
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Our team was getting beaten
badly by Horseshoe Bay.
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This wasn't an altogether
uncommon occurrence,
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but on this particular day,
for no particular reason,
:32:40
Coach Higgins decided to pack it in,
so we could all go home.
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It was a decision that would haunt
the poor man for the rest of his life.
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Simon!
:32:52
You're up.
:32:55
Come on, Simon. Come on.
:32:57
Just make contact with the ball.