[00:02.60] Chapter 13.
[00:04.08] This cab is taken.
[00:08.34] It was election day.
[00:10.58] The cab drivers were all busy taking men around the city to vote.
[00:16.33] One politician asked to hire Jerry's cab for a whole day.
[00:21.48] But he said, "I don't want his posters stuck all over my cab.
[00:27.62] It'd upset my horses."
[00:33.48] We were waiting for our next ride when a woman carrying a heavy child struggled along.
[00:42.68] She seemed lost, and after a bit asked Jerry,
[00:48.71] "Which way is it to St. Thomas's Hospital?"
[00:55.74] It was the lady's first visit to London.
[00:59.99] She had come up from the country to get help for her sick child.
[01:06.79] The boy was crying with pain, and even though he was four years old, he couldn't walk.
[01:16.08] "The hospital is three miles away," said Jerry, "too far to carry a sick child, especially today when it's so busy.
[01:29.24] Thank you, but I'll manage," said the woman.
[01:35.96] Jerry would not hear of letting her walk.
[01:39.89] The woman didn't have any money for a taxi, but Jerry said he would drive her for nothing.
[01:48.27] He was helping her into the cab when two men barged past and climbed in.
[01:55.46] "We were here first," they said.
[01:59.01] "Hurry up, driver, and take us where we want to go."
[02:05.77] "This cab is taken," said Jerry politely.
[02:12.46] "Yes, by us," said one of the men sitting down, "and we're staying right here."
[02:22.44] "All right, sir," said Jerry pleasantly.
[02:27.72] "Stay as long as you like."
[02:31.61] He turned his back and refused to move until the men angrily climbed out of the cab and went away.
[02:41.33] The young woman was very grateful and could not thank Jerry enough.
[02:47.77] It was raining when we reached the hospital.
[02:53.00] Jerry helped her carry her son to the hospital door.
[02:58.14] On his way back to me, someone called out, "Jerry, Jerry Barker!"
[03:09.59] Another lady, whose name was Mrs. Fowler, hurried towards us.
[03:17.08] "Jerry, lovely to see you, especially as I need a ride to Paddington Station."
[03:29.01] Jerry was pleased to see Mrs. Fowler too.
[03:33.82] Years ago, Polly had worked for her, and there was lots of news to swap.
[03:41.07] When we arrived at the station, Mrs. Fowler gave Jerry some money to spend on the children.
[03:49.62] "You're a good driver, Jerry," she said.
[03:54.77] "If you ever want to move from the city to the country, let me know.
[04:03.61] I could easily get you a job."
[04:07.95] Jerry thanked her and drove home in a very good mood.