Sam: She’s coming into town today
I know she is and I’m waiting
She always does on market day
So I’m anticipating
I’m gonna ask her, I swear
I’m gonna ask her this time
I’m gonna tip my cap like a gentleman
I’m gonna look her in the eye
Gonna look my best and do all I can to say
“You’re looking fine”
Female villager [spoken]: How’s the ? this time of year, Sam?
Sam: What?
Female villager: Off with the faeries, aren’t you?
Sam: Shove off, mum!
Moll and Sam [sung]: She’s coming into town today
I know she is and I’m waiting
She always does on market day
So I’m anticipating
Sam: I’m gonna ask her I swear
Moll: I can place an order
Sam: I’m gonna ask her this time
Moll: I’ve been saving
Sam: Gonna tip my hat like a gentleman
Moll: Gonna get there first to be sure I can
Sam: Gonna look her in the eye
Moll: I’m gonna get my hands on the best there is today, I’m gonna buy
Male Villager [spoken]: Mab? You’re looking drab
Mab: Drab, sir?
Male villager: Yes, drab. Have you took your tablets, Mab? Let’s chat
Mab: Chat, sir?
Male villager: Yes, chat. That’s unless you’ve things to do?
Mab: I do
Male villager: You’re overdue
Mab: Excuse me, sir!
Male villager: You’re owed. I mean it’s been six months and much to my dismay-
Mab: My pay?
Male villager: Your pay. The coffers couldn’t offer yesterday
Mab: You don’t say
Male villager: But that was yesterday
Mab: No
Male villager: Yes! Business is teeming it’s finally seeming like Spindlewood kindles success! Get dressed, Mab, let’s to town!
Will: She’s coming into town today
I know she is and I’m waiting
She always does on market day
So I’m anticipating
I’m gonna see her again
Gonna meet her once more
Sam: I’m gonna tip my cap like a gentleman
Moll: I’m gonna get there first to be sure I can
Will: Gonna see the girl I’ve been thinking of, she’s coming by
Villagers:
Do you want to buy a fish?
Come and grab an ear of corn
Get a whiff of this
I’ve got wood
Get it quick it’s going fresh
Take a look, we have it all
I’ve a little left
Still got wood
Herbs for ailments, cuts and burns
See my fish
Oils and ointments, no returns
See my wares
See my wood!
They’re coming into town today
I know they are and I’m waiting
They always do on market day
So we’re anticipating
Ma Riley [spoken]: Out! Out like the traitor you are, you dollop, you lie-monger, you noxious bint! Out, to the gutters. How dare you wear her filth! Oh Rhiannon, you disgust me
Mr Reese: Excuse me?
Ma Riley: What?
Mr Reese: I’m looking for the dressmaker
Ma Riley [sung]: Won’t you come inside my love, come and take a peek my dear
Mr Reese [spoken]: No. I’m looking for whoever makes ones like that
Sam [sung]: I’m gonna tip my cap like a gentleman
Moll: I’m gonna get the first to be sure I can
Will: I’m gonna see the girl I’ve been thinking of
Ma Riley: Off with you as well, traitors one and all!
Female villagers: Any opportunity to put it on, I take it
Haven’t got a moment there to spare, I make it
If I knew it wouldn’t crease a bit, I’d sleep in it
I sleep in it!
Wondering how it’s done, yes
Not a clue at all just can’t guess
All I know is that I need another one
[spoken]
Amelia: Morning Moll
Moll: Mrs Glynn, Constance
Constance: Hi Moll
Moll: Here
Constance: What’s this?
Moll: I’ve been saving
Constance: What for?
Moll: Well I’m pretty much the only one who doesn’t have a-
Amelia: Dress?
Moll: Yes
Amelia: Did you check your porch this morning, Moll?
Moll: What? You didn’t!
Amelia: No, I didn’t. I keep telling her material isn’t cheap, you’d think she’d listen to me
Constance: I always listen to you!
Moll: You didn’t
Constance: Did!
Amelia: Keep the money, Moll
Moll: Thank you, I won’t forget it!
Sam: Cara? You’re...you’re fine-looking
Cara: Thanks, Sam…
Henry: Hello, wife
Amelia: Hello
Henry: Constance, this is Mr Reese, he’s been looking for you
Constance: Hello
Amelia: Not ‘Reese and Bailey’ Mr Reese?
Mr Reese: Ah, for my sins, yes. I’m very pleased to meet you. Constance, is it?
Constance: Yes
Mr Reese: You’re wearing the finest work I’ve ever seen. My head seamstress just quit, I’m looking for a replacement. The job’s yours if you want it, Henry has my details
Henry: I do
Mr Reese: Of course, I’ll have to look into accommodation and-
Constance: Accommodation?
Mr Reese: In the city. I take it you’re interested?
Constance: Oh yes! But I must speak to Abraham
Amelia: Right now?
Constance: Yes!
Amelia: Constance, I’m sure Mr Reese has come a very long way
Mr Reese: Not to worry, Mrs Glynn, she can take a little time
Female villagers [sung]:
There’s a secret somewhere here
And I wonder what it is
Where dresses just appear overnight, hanging there on your door [?]
There’s a secret somewhere here
How does anybody work so fast?
All: If you’re coming into town today
I’ll be there I’ll be waiting
We always are on market day
We’re participating
There’ll be trading, I swear, in the square for a time
Sam: Never tipped my cap like a gentleman
Moll: Get there first to be sure I could
Will: Here to see the girl I’ve been thinking of
All: There’s secret somewhere here I know
Male villagers: Gonna buy the best around right here
Female villagers: It’s a bring new day in Spindlewood
No returns!
All: If you’re coming into town today