Elizabeth Thatcher quotes from When Calls the Heart

It feels like you're a different person when you're in Hamilton. I'm not sure you know who you are yet.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Now you sound exactly like my father.

Elizabeth, the woman that pumped water on that homestead is not the same person who has a servant set out clothes for her everyday.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Jack! Can't you see it's all part of me?! I enjoyed living on the homestead. And I enjoy living in a big house in Hamilton. You just won't accept me for who I am.

You got that backwards.

Elizabeth Thatcher

You really believe that?

Elizabeth Thatcher

This isn't about wanting you to be something you're not. And this isn't about wanting you to fit into Hamilton. And this isn't about the fact that we come from two different worlds.

Then what's it about?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Jack, do you remember when you told me that Mounties don't get married? That if they wanted you to have a wife, they would have issued you one? I think they might be right. When I saw that man point that gun at you, it was like I couldn't breathe. It was like my whole world was in slow motion. What if he'd shot you?

He didn't.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Not this time. It scared me, Jack. It scares me to think that one day you might not come home. That what happened to your father could happen to you. I need to be able to sleep at night knowing you're safe.

I will be safe.

Elizabeth Thatcher

You can't guarantee that.

No one can. But I'm good at what I do. And I'm not afraid to face my fears.

Elizabeth Thatcher

And I would never want to change that about you.

That right there? You saying that? That means the world to me.

Elizabeth Thatcher

But Jack, I don't know if I'm brave enough to spend my life with someone as brave as you.

Why are you doing this?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Doing what?

Pushing us apart.

Elizabeth Thatcher

I'm just trying to be honest with you. Jack, don't you see? I'm trying to tell you that I'm afraid of losing you. I'm afraid you're gonna die.

Nobody knows what the future's gonna bring. All I know is what I feel for you. The question is what do you feel for me?

May I? Well, it seems fine to me.

Elizabeth Thatcher

It's the other knee.

Oh. Sorry.

Elizabeth Thatcher

It's crazy. I spent so much time worrying about what could happen to you. Look what happened to me.

Well you just proved that being a schoolteacher is just as dangerous as being a Mountie.

Storm's passed. We can head back to town if you're up for it.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Can we stay here, just a little while longer?

Yeah. What for?

Elizabeth Thatcher

In here, it's just the two of us. Out there, everything is...complicated.

I know exactly what you mean. But whatever challenges we have to face out there, I believe that we can take them on together.

Elizabeth Thatcher

It really feels like we've been given a second chance today.

And I don't want to waste it. [pause] Especially now that I've seen your knees.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Jack!

I love you, Elizabeth Thatcher.

Elizabeth Thatcher

I love you, too.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Have you made any New Year's resolutions yet?

Have you?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Mmm hmm. To be patient, to be kind. Not to envy, but to trust.

First Corinthians.

Elizabeth Thatcher

It'll be a new year. This could be a new start for us! Not to rush, but to get things right.

Yeah, that's probably a good idea, not to rush.

Elizabeth Thatcher

I think so.

To proceed cautiously.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Not too cautiously.

To take our time.

Elizabeth Thatcher

And enjoy the time we take?

Well, I'm all for enjoying things.

Good morning, Miss Thatcher!

Elizabeth Thatcher

Good morning, Constable Thornton.

Whatcha got in the bag?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Nothing. Just something I need to have repaired at the mercantile.

Oh, something I can fix?

Elizabeth Thatcher

No, it's nothing, really.

It wouldn't have anything to do with Rip, would it?

Your shoe. I think it's time he came home.

Elizabeth Thatcher

No! That would be admitting defeat!

Oh, and Thatchers never admit defeat.

Elizabeth Thatcher

No.

Elizabeth Thatcher

At least I have a desk to write on.

Hmm. Something's missing. [pulls out a gift from under the desk]

Elizabeth Thatcher

What is this?

A housewarming gift.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Is it an icebox? I could really use an icebox.

Elizabeth Thatcher

You think people in relationships can have good secrets?

Sure. Every now and then.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Well, I don't think it's a good idea.

So you have no secrets?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Do you?

Yeah, one or two. [Elizabeth looks shocked.] I'll gladly share them with you.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Please do!

OK, well, the first time that we met I thought you were...attractive.

Elizabeth Thatcher

That's your deep, dark secret?

Well, not anymore since you pried it out of me. Your turn.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Alright. When we first met, I thought you were...kind of cute.

Kind of cute. Kind of cute. Not like ruggedly cute? Not even handsome?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Well, you did grow on me.

Abigail Stanton

Before you ask, no, I haven't seen Frank since this morning.

Elizabeth Thatcher

I didn't ask.

Abigail Stanton

I don't know what I'd say to him. I don't know what I want him to say to me!

Elizabeth Thatcher

May I ask you what you're feeling?

Abigail Stanton

I don't know, so there's no reason to tell me not to bottle things up.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Then I won't.

Abigail Stanton

I could use a little, "You're strong, you'll get through this!"

Elizabeth Thatcher

You are the strongest woman I've ever met, Abigail. You'll get through this.

Abigail Stanton

You always know just what to say.

Elizabeth?...Wh--what are you doing here?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Well, I asked the girls if they wanted a little campout of their own!

Emily Montgomery

And we voted yes.

Democracy in action.

Robert said girls don't belong on camping trips. I told him he was silly and undemocratic.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Good for you.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Do you have any stuffed animals at home?

Opal Weise

Brownie. He's a bear.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Oh, what kind of bear?

Opal Weise

A brown bear.

Abigail Stanton

I wish I could write. You're so talented.

Elizabeth Thatcher

You have to say that because you're my friend.

Abigail Stanton

Because you're my talented friend.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Who has done an act of kindness they'd like to share with the class?

Opal Weise

I washed dishes for my mom.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Very good, Opal.

Robert Wolf

I rescued a skunk! Wanna see?!