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Mr. French, have you seen my loose -leaf notebook?

No, not since last week.

It's a new semester now. Why don't you just make a clean start?

Oh, all right.

I'm ready, Mr. French!

Now, you're not going to take that to school.

Sure, I want to show the guys.

Remember the hornet's nest we found in Connecticut?

Yeah, I remember, Jody, but it's Miss Cummings' first day back. Now, will you

just leave it home?

Buffy, we're waiting.

I'm coming, Mr. Friends.

You see, on girls' dresses, there's lots of buttons and ties.

Now, may we begin our usual post -holiday ceremony?

Assembly and parade.

Yeah. It's a challenge, all right.

Well, we find you're a man who enjoys a challenge.

We've seen the aqueduct you built in Iran, senor.

And the dam in Pakistan.

Yeah, a thing like this, it's a lot of work.

You should start to work at once.

We have already leased offices in Barcelona and hired a team of top

We're ready.

Well, it's kind of tempting.

It's a challenge.

The money is fair.

Why do you hesitate?

Oh, because I've got a little family. I've got three kids. They just started

back to school today.

I don't want to be away from them for three months.

Well, but we understood you were... How do you say it?

Un soltero.

Unmarried. Oh, I am.

They're my brother's kids. They were my brother's kids. I adopted them.

Oh, so they are dependent on you, eh, Senor Davis?

Well, uh, suppose, uh, suppose you could do this work and still not be separated

from your children.

Would you accept?

Sure. How am I going to do that?

If this is the only difficulty, consider the matter settled.

Okay.

Ah, good evening, sir. Hi, Chris.

Hi, Gabriel!

Hi, kid.

How'd it go in school? How'd you like to teach her?

Fine. She was real nice.

Yeah, she smiled a lot.

That's good. And she didn't even stop smiling when Howard spilled his anthem

her desk.

Hi, Uncle Bill.

Hi, honey.

I was on the phone with Marilyn, and you know what?

We both made the staff of the school paper.

Well, congratulations.

That's good.

And there's the neatest new boy. He just moved in from a new district. His name

is Ken Dawson.

Davis and Dawson.

Alphabetically, he can't ignore me.

Well, I had a pretty good day, too. I got an offer to build a bridge in

Barcelona. Of course, that means going to Spain for about three months.

Three months?

That's a long time.

And you just got back.

Must be really an important job.

I guess so.

Then you should take it.

A man has to do his job, Uncle Bill.

Right. Even if I don't like it, I feel far away.

Well, I don't want to be far away either.

French?

Yes, sir.

Listen.

What do you think of this whole family going to Spain?

To Spain?

Yep. All of us? For three months?

As long as it takes.

Spain, sir, but wouldn't the children interfere with your work?

No, not if you're there to take care of them.

Then I am to be included in this journey, sir?

Well, of course you are.

They say they're going to get us a nice big house.

Well, what about the apartment here, sir?

We close it up.

Well, Uncle Bill, school just started today.

They're going to arrange for a tutor, too, for all of you.

Well, sir, when must this decision be made?

Today. I have to be in Barcelona next week.

Next week?

Sir, I don't see how one can prepare for such a prolonged stay.

Oh, you can do it. It'll be a big adventure for you.

Well, we'd be together.

I vote let's go.

So do I.

Me too.

Well, I make it unanimous, though to be sure I can't see how one can be prepared

in a single week, sir.

This is beautiful.

Very nice. Most attractive, sir, in the Spanish manner, with decided Moorish

influences. I like it, too.

Hey, look, Uncle Bill.

There's the outside and the inside.

Well, that's what they call a patio, honey. It's like an indoor terrace, you

know. The bedrooms are there.

The dining room and kitchen over there, senor. Oh, one should examine the

culinary devices. Excuse me.

We should have brought the fish.

They'd love having their own pool.

It would be a real big pool.

Good afternoon.

Buenas tardes, Ana.

May I present Miss Ana Vicente, Mr. Davis.

How do you do? Sissy. Hi.

Buffy and Jody.

Miss Vicente is a tutor from the university.

Senor Davis, I will have the pleasure of teaching your children while you're in

Barcelona. Oh, that's fine. You speak English beautifully, too.

Thank you.

I will help them with their Spanish, but they will have to help me with my

English.

How is they okay in Spanish?

Bueno. Bueno.

Oh, the kitchen facilities are excellent, sir. We purchased a few basic

supplies. We know you prefer to do your own shopping.

Miss Vicente, this is Mr. French. How do you do, ma 'am? How do you do? We have

a lovely market just a block away.

Oh, thank you, thank you.

Hey, I think you two better try out the bedroom facilities, huh?

Do we have to take a nap?

Because we'd rather go exploring.

Oh, but in Spain, everyone take an afternoon nap.

Even the grown -ups?

Of course, but we call it a siesta.

Yes, and siestas are now in order.

Well, maybe a siesta might be fun.

Yeah, it's naps we don't lie.

Well, if you'll excuse me, I think I'll try out the bedroom for some days, too.

Yes, please. Now I must go.

I'll see you tomorrow at the office, Senor Davis.

Please, call me if you need anything.

May I offer you my car, Senorita Vicente?

Ay, si, gracias, Senor.

Cheers.

The children are charming, Senor Davis. Thank you. I'm looking forward to

helping them.

I was a little worried about taking them out of school, but I think they'll be

very nice with you.

Bye -bye now.

Yes, so it seems.

But all the food is standing outside on the street.

Yes, I know.

Look, Mr. French!

It's flying!

Yes, I seem to have read somewhere that Barcelona is famed for its seafood.

Maybe we can buy a Spanish turtle.

Buenos dias, senor.

Ah, yes.

Now, I would like to see a nice standing rib of beef.

Quédese usted.

Don't you speak English?

None at all?

It's incredible.

What am I going to do? Doesn't anyone speak English?

Mr.

French, is she calling the police?

Of course not. Why should she summon the police?

Good afternoon, sir.

Oh, what a joy to hear English spoken again.

I am called Tio Dichoso.

It's my pleasure, sir. My name is French.

Now, we are residing close by here, and I hope to do a lot of my marketing right

here.

Good afternoon, sir.

I am called Teo de Choso.

Hi, I'm Buffy. And I'm Jody. Do you have turtles?

First things first, Jody. Now, sir, I would like to see a nice standing prime

rib of beef.

Lean, but not too lean.

Good afternoon, sir.

Is that all the English you know?

Su barba. Su barba es muy elegante.

Mr. French, I think he's saying something about your beard.

Beef.

Beef?

No comprendo. Lo siento.

After all, these are a local speciality.

Ah, langosta.

Desea langosta.

Quantas?

I'm afraid I don't understand.

Una, dos, tres.

Una, dos, tres.

Oh!

Four. Ah, cuatro.

Si, si, si.

Desea cuatro langostas.

Me shopping like this for a full three months, I'm afraid one will go

crackers.

How's coffee in here with Sissy?

Oh, I'm sorry, sir, but I was unable to find coffee today.

Perhaps tea, sir.

You brought tea from New York?

Surely, sir. One is entitled to a few creature comforts when stationed in an

alien land.

Tea will be fine.

Thank you, sir.

What are the kids doing?

Oh, Jody is writing instructions to Pete for the turtle.

And Buffy is working on a mantilla for Mrs. Beasley.

How's school going?

Oh, great.

That Mr. Vente is a great teacher.

Only it's going to take a little getting used to this me being the only one in

the class.

She's really pretty, isn't she, Uncle Bill?

Yeah, she's okay.

Flowers for the young American girl. Oh, thank you.

Please, sir, it is necessary to deliver them in person.

Okay. Susie?

You. Wow.

I don't see a car.

Oh, isn't he beautiful?

Nice.

Was there any car?

No, senorita.

They come from a secret admirer.

Well,

is there something else?

Oh.

Oh, no. No propina.

How you say?

No tip.

Well, what are you waiting around for?

Senor Davis, while you and your family are in Barcelona, You must have a guide.

Yeah, well, if I ever need one, I guess I can get one.

Please, sir.

I request the honor to be your guide.

And a secret admirer, too?

I confess.

But why?

You are beautiful.

I wish to welcome you to Barcelona.

Could we, Uncle Bill?

You got any experience as a guide?

I have lived all my life in Barcelona.

I will show you the Fine Art Museum, the Archaeological Museum, the Maritime

Museum, the Picasso Gallery, the zoo, the aquarium, the Paseo de Gracia for

shopping, the Galleria Esmialda, side trips to Montserrat, the Bitabo Sargero.

Okay, okay.

Besides, I am very cheap.

What's your name?

Ricardo. Ricardo what?

And what's your last name?

Last name, uh... Sure, most Spanish people have at least two last names.

Guia. Ricardo Guia.

I ask only the chance.

If I fail, no charge.

Well, that sounds pretty fair.

What do you say, Uncle Bill?

Okay, as long as I'm with you.

Then I am hired.

We'll give you a try. When do you want to start?

Thursday at four.

Okay, we'll see you then.

Many, many thanks, Senor Davis.

Senorita Davis.

Good night.

Gracias.

Well,

kid, of course we don't really know anything about him, do we?

Well, he seemed really sincere.

Bye. He's very good looking.

Uncle Bill. Uncle Bill.

Senorita Vincente is reading us the story of... Fenicinta.

It's really Cinderella.

Oh.

You don't understand much, do you?

No, but it's fun to listen.

Well, I'm sorry I interrupted.

School is over for today.

We will read some more tomorrow.

We're going to go to the market with Mr. French. Yeah, we help him point to

things.

And sometimes he uses our fingers to count.

Well, I've been looking in on you quite a lot.

You are interested in how the children are adjusting.

Well, sure.

They are doing very well.

I think they must be with other children.

Oh, well, I enjoy that.

Hasta mañana, senor.

Listen, Miss Cassandy, I, um...

I could use a little help getting around Barcelona.

And also, it's been quite a while since I spoke any Spanish.

And I wonder if I could talk you into helping me brush up on that a little. I

mean, if you don't think I'm imposing.

I do not think you would be imposing.

Okay. Shall we start with going out to dinner someplace?

I should be most pleased.

Fine. Sunday, all right?

Fine.

Perhaps we could meet early.

Then I can show you my favorite places in Barcelona.

Well, I'll pick you up at your house, then.

Oh, it would be easier if I meet you here.

About one?

Sure. One o 'clock's fine.

All right.

Well... Good afternoon, Senor David. Good afternoon.

Good afternoon.

Oh, Miss Vicente, this is Ricardo.

Ricardo... Guia.

Ricardo Guia.

How do you do, Senor Guia?

Ricardo says he's the best guide in Barcelona.

I'll get Sissy and I'll see you Sunday.

Senor Guilla.

Please, I have good reason.

You won't give me away.

I trust you.

Gracias.

Good afternoon.

Buenas tardes.

You speak the English with me. My English, it is very good.

But I want to speak Spanish. Okay, you speak Spanish and he can speak English.

Excellent. Shall we go?

Si.

There

are

no finer example of Greco -Iberian ceramic art than these.

In concert in...

the vases represent the apex of the Greco -Iberian achievement.

There are no finer examples of Greco -Iberian ceramic art than these.

In concept and execution, the vases represent the apex of the Greco -Iberian

achievement. Your attention is called particularly to the delicacy in the

coloration. Your attention is called particularly to the delicacy in the

coloration.

Portions of this basilica were built originally as a pagan temple.

Tentative dating is circa 150 AD.

Portions of this basilica were built originally as a pagan temple.

Tentative dating is circa 150 AD.

The building was eventually converted to Christian uses in the late 4th century.

The shrine of the Virgin Mary was the goal of thousands of pilgrims in the

Middle Ages.

In this colorful sidewalk cafe, one can enjoy a parade of the port's most

influential and interesting citizens.

Uh, Ricardo, do all of the guides learn from the same book?

So it would seem.

Oh, it's printed in New York.

I have failed.

No, yeah.

You recite very nicely.

And the museums are okay.

Only... I'd hope to get more of a feeling of the real Spain.

Another chance.

I promise to please you both on Sunday.

Okay. No, I'm busy, son.

Sir, I would take very good care of Miss Davis.

I would protect her with my life.

That's okay, huh, Uncle Bill?

You're old enough to look after yourself.

Great.

Uh, only no more of that, okay? No more, I promise.

Ah, Buffy, Jody, now, children, let's take inventory. Do we have absolutely

everything?

Bathing suit, towels.

Picnic lunch.

What's in this place?

Oh, Sieges, sir. It's quite a renowned resort.

Teo de Chozo showed me a brochure in English, and it seems that Sigis has

the finest swimming beach in the area, much cleaner than those nearer the port.

How far do you have to travel?

Well, according to the travel book, Sigis is about an hour's journey by bus

Barcelona. I wish you and Sissy were coming too, Uncle Bill.

I have a date with Ricardo.

Miss Vicente says she's going to show me around town.

Well, come along, children. We'd better get moving because I'm quite sure the

buses will be crowded on the Sunday.

Adios, amigos.

Bye -bye. Adios.

You know what that means?

Yeah, I know what it means. That means goodbye.

Goodbye. Bye.

No, this is San Juan. There's another 30 minutes to Sieges.

But there's nobody left on our bus.

What?

Excuse me, but we have tickets to Sieges.

Sieges? Yes, Sieges. Allá.

Oh,

is that our bus to Sieges? Sí, Sieges allá, señor.

Thank you, thank you very much.

Get on board.

Mr. French, we have to go back to the other bus.

We can't. This bus is about to leave.

But I love Mrs.

Beasley. Mrs.

Beasley? Oh, dear.

Oh, very well. Very well. Then take this and find a seat. And I'll fetch Mrs.

Beasley.

Poor you.

Senorita Pacente comes to take your uncle on an excursion into the city.

In which direction do you commence?

Oh, we go to the Paseo.

How unfortunate.

It would seem our destination is the opposite.

Adios.

Adios. Adios.

My car is outside, Senor David.

I don't know about time you started calling me, Bill.

Bill. Okay, now let's just relax and have a good look at Barcelona.

Sissy's out somewhere with Ricardo, and the kids are in the capable hands of Mr.

French.

And you, Bill, are in my hands.

Right.

I told you there were two little children on the bus to Sieges alone.

Lo siento, señor, pero no comprendo.

The children were in my care.

Two little children. You see the doll? Children, children.

Like this.

Two, two children. Two on the bus to Sieges. Sieges.