Day 2 - Morning - First day of school...

[Samantha Bing]

(Samantha looks at the teacher too. A little nervous, but think she are a friendly person who just try to teach.
Looks short at Carl, and then at the blackboard again.
Thinks how it could turn out in school)

[Tom Smith]

Lottie looked around and took a seat next to Katie. Bitting her lip she looked up as the teacher entered. She didnt know what to do. The little girl thought of standing up like her father would do when a woman would sit down.
She noticed no one else did this, so she sat there looking curious.

[Charlotte Quessy]

Charlotte took a chalk piece and wroteon the black board "Mrs. Charlotte Quessy" than turned back to the class.

Charlotte: Good morning class. I hope each of you had pass good vacantions.

She glanced to the students, the youngers seem listened her, but not all the olders.

Charlotte: I will start by present myself. My name is Charlotte Quessy and I will replace your teacher Mrs. Slicker for this school year. But don't be sad, she will some back next year at her place.

She looked in direction of Carl, smiled and continued her speech.

Charlotte: Now, I woudl like that each of you, one by one, stand up and said your name. You could also said a little more on you like what you would like to do or what are your interests. So, who will wanted to start?

[Oliver O'Neill]

(Oliver looked around and was eager to speak. He then lifted his hand, which Charlotte noticed)

Oliver: May I begin?

(He smiled to his new teacher. He was normally not the person to speak so much, but now he felt like there was so much to tell and really wanted to share it)

[Charlotte Quessy]

The teacher smiled warmly to the young boy.

Charlotte: Sure you can, Mister?

[Oliver O'Neill]

Oliver: O'Neill, Oliver O'Neill.

(He stood up from his seat and went up beside the teacher, while glancing at all the students before him. He took a huge breath and was ready to tell his class what was in his heart)

Oliver: I’m 12 years old and live just outside town with my sister Cassandra and my brother Marcus. My family moved to Colorado Springs in 1871, after my mother died. My family and I are originally from Montrose. That’s a town after Colorado Springs, by train. In 1872 my father died and I’ve also had two sisters who have died as well, but that’s so many years ago, that I don’t remember them any more.

I’m working for the bank here in town. Well, that will say, I just clean the windows - have been doing that since I was six. I’ve asked for a better job at the bank, but Mr. Lodge won’t let me have one. Something to do with me being too young, he’ll regret it someday though.

(The children looked stunned at Oliver. Sure some of them had noticed him outside the bank doing his job, but they were all amazed how this boy was so determined with his achievements)

Oliver: As for my future dreams in life, I dream of becoming a banker.

Luke: Are you going to be like that cranky one in town?



Oliver: Mr. Lodge is not cranky!

Luke: He is to me! When I was with my ma at the bank, he told me to be quiet.

Oliver: For a good reason I would think. I’ve talked to Mr. Lodge many times and he is very kind and very smart.

(Charlotte made a sound for the boys to get along. It was highly improper for them to have this discussion in school. Oliver glanced to his teacher, then back to the class)

Oliver: Well, anyways, I have to go to college to fulfill my dream, and I’m planning to do just that. I know college is expensive, but I’ve been saving for many years now, so that it’s possible for me to attend.
.... Ok, that is all from me. Thank you for listening to what I had to say.

(Some of the children laughed a little to each other, because of the way Oliver spoke. Oliver noticed, but said nothing. He went quietly to his desk and seated)

[Samantha Bing]

Samantha looks at the teacher
"Can I be next Miss Charlotte?"

[Charlotte Quessy]

Charlotte smile to Oliver. She didn't know who was this Mr. Lodge, but it seem to be enought special for inspired Oliver which was good for a children to have a sample in life.

Charlotte looked at Samantha. "Sure, you can Samantha."

[Tom Smith]

Lottie listened to the older boy with awe. He knew what he wanted to do, he had a plan. This made the young girl think more about her future. Looking at the front, she smiled when Sam asked to go next. She listened carefully.

[Horace Bing]

Horace was a little out of breath when he got to the school, but he took his hat off and walked into the little schoolhouse. He looked at the teacher as she and the others looked at him. "Uhm, excuse me, ma'am, I am awfully sorry that I interrupted. It's just that, uh," he was nervous and a little embarrassed and you could hear it in his voice. "I forgot to send Samantha to school with her lunch." He rushed to Sam and handed it to her. "I am sorry for interrupting." He kissed his daughter on the head and quickly left.

[Charlotte Quessy]

In despite of Sam annoyed smile, Charlotte smiled while looking to Horace left the school room. Samantha was lucky to have a father which seem to really worries and want to take car of her, somethign that herself or her son never had.

Charlotte: We are listen you Samantha.

[Samantha Bing]

After put her bag side of her sit, Samantha stoof up and turned for see her classmate.

Samantha: My name is Samantha Bing. I live in St-Louis with my ma but we just moved back in Colorado Springs.

She smiled to herself - she knew that was for a year only, ubt insde her, she hoped it would be for more longer!

Samantha: I live with my pa which probably everyone know in town because he work at the telegraph office and delivery the post to the people living in town.

Sam looked at Oliver and thought few seconds before continue.

Samantha: I don't know what I want to do later. Well, there is so many things that I would like to do and I can't decide yet!

Luke : My ma told that you will finihs to work at the saloon like your ma!

Samantha glance frustrated and looked at Luke.

Samantha: My ma work for the bank in St-Louis, she is a good worker and a good person.

Luke: People in town said that you and your ma should get back to St-Louis, we not need people like you here.

** Tag anyone in school **

[Carl Quessy]

Carl grip his bench with his hands. If t wasn't the promise he did to his mother and to the Reverend, he would so be happy to jump on Luke, again!

He try to calm himself and stay discret - he didn't want bring more trouble to his mother and her work.

[Oliver O'Neill]

(Oliver glanced around the room. All the kids were looking at Samantha in confusion. Oliver could see how Samantha was in pain with what Luke had said to her, but Oliver was nervous if he should say something or not, but the look on Samantha’s face made him make up his mind. He then glanced towards Luke)

Oliver: And what short of people is that? You can’t just judge people with some gossip you here.

Luke: Why not, it’s the truth!

(Oliver thought a moment. He hadn’t heard such rumors all the years he had lived in town, so Luke was probably making it up to get attention)

Oliver: You can’t say things for certain. Besides, I’ve heard story’s about your family that are better to remain unspoken. I won’t sink to your level of intelligence by humiliating others with despicable rudeness.

(Luke was speechless. He just didn’t know how to defend himself and just turned around in his seat, with his head lowered down. Oliver glanced towards Samantha)

Oliver: Sorry I interrupted your speech Samantha. Hope you’ll continue, if you have more to share.

(He finished his sentence with a smile)



**Tag anyone at the school**

[Samantha Bing]

Samantha didn't wanted said anything more. She sat down and looked her desk, avoiding other students eyes. Luke stood up and looked to Oliver.

Luke: You can said everything you want O'Neill, but my mother didn't sleep with half of the men in town!

Luke sat down while Samantha running outside of the class.