A mother prepares her young son for evacuation to the countryside during the London Blitz. She struggles to maintain her composure while her son pleads to stay home, eventually giving him a family heirloom to ensure his safety and connection to his parents.
RITA: These two?
[George doesn't respond, fastening his shirt buttons]
RITA: Your buttons are all skewy. [She re-buttons his shirt]
GEORGE: Why can't you come with me?
RITA: Sweetheart, it's an adventure for children only. Grownups not allowed. It's going to be great, you'll make new friends-
GEORGE
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