Louis and Zelie: Episode Three
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What challenges do Louis and Zelie face as parents in 1870?
Alençon, France, 1870. Twelve years after their wedding, Louis and Zelie are the happy parents of five little girls. But juggling two businesses and a household of five young children is no small task. What does life hold next for Louis and Zelie Martin?
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Would you pass me the tweezers and my eyeglass? Merci. Are you going to tonight's Saint-Vincent de Paul meeting? No. Family needs me at home.
How do Louis and Zelie manage their businesses and family life?
Zelie has a shipment of lace due tomorrow. I heard Zelie won an award in Paris. Oui. I'm so proud of her. She's up before the sun every day in her workshop. Must be hard on her to be working all the time. And on you. Zellie works for her girls. We need five dowries, after all. Still, Louis, I wish you could come to the meeting tonight. It's the second one in a row you've missed. I know, but it can't be helped. And I'm lucky enough that my friends come to see me in my shop. I'm almost finished with your watch, by the way. Good afternoon, Adolphe. I'm just finishing up with Charles' watch now. Can you wait a few minutes? Oui, Uncle Louis. Charles, have you met Adolphe? I don't believe so. Adolphe, meet my friend Charles.
He is in the confraternity of Saint Vincent de Paul with me. Charles, my nephew Adolphe is a fine watchmaker. He studied in Paris. Following in my uncle's footsteps. A good thing to do when your uncle is Louis Matin. Merci. Here's your watch, Charles. Thank you, Louis. That's my cue to get back to my own work. Good to meet you, Adolphe. You too, Charles. How is your lovely bride, Adolf? She's well. I have big news. That's why I came to see you. Tell me. I just learned that some relative on my father's side that I never met died and left me all his money. Congratulations, Adolf. Use it wisely. I'd like to use it to buy your watch shop. Oh, right. We've talked about you taking over for me. Someday. I understand if you're not interested.
When exactly would you want to take over? I would want to shadow you for seven months before I take over the running of it. If you're interested.
What significant event impacts the Martin family in this episode?
But I understand if you're not. No, I am. I am. I'll talk it over with Zelie and get back to you.
Louis, I'm glad you're back.
It's time for dinner, my love. Why are you still working?
This order has to be mailed out tomorrow morning. Cook has dinner ready. Are you hungry?
How does the community react to Zelie's achievements?
Starving.
Go ahead without me. Bring me something after.
Are you sure? With the baby due soon, I'm worried about you.
I'm all right, I promise.
I'll take care of the bedtime. Can I help with anything else?
Oui, talk to Leonie. She's decided she hates school now.
I'll talk to her.
I should be helping her with her studies more, but I'm so overwhelmed.
We should have sent Marie and Pauline to your sister, to boarding school, but selfishly I can't bear to be parted from them.
I know, my love. Our children are all our happiness. As it is, I can hardly bear to be parted from little Céline.
Did you get to see her today?
Why, the wet nurse in Sémallet is a good woman. Céline is much plumper and happier now. I only wish I could nurse her myself.
God asks for strange sacrifices.
I keep telling myself God only gives us what we can endure. But I'm really at my wit's end.
Give me a kiss. I'll take care of us. I promise.
Wait, how are you, Louis?
I'm well. Adolphe came by the shop today.
And?
He has inherited a large sum of money.
Oh, good for him.
And he wants to buy my business.
What?
He has more experience than I did when I began my own shop.
Are you considering this?
It's a good offer.
You love your shop and community there.
Oui, but I want to do what's best for the family. Let's talk about it tomorrow, after morning mass.
That sounds like a good plan.
I'm going to go get our girls fed and put to bed.
Papa, DeMarie and I have to go to sleep now? Same time as Helene and Leonie?
Hmm. Pauline, you raise an excellent point. Let me check my watch. Oh, look at that. It's bedtime for nine-year-olds, too. No more whining. You'll thank me in the morning for giving you so much sleep.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What challenges do Louis and Zelie face as parents in 1870?
0:03–1:05
2
How do Louis and Zelie manage their businesses and family life?
1:05–3:07
3
What significant event impacts the Martin family in this episode?
3:07–3:36
4
How does the community react to Zelie's achievements?
3:36–8:51
5
What decision does Louis face regarding his watch shop?
8:51–14:00