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Here we are, face to face, a couple of silver spoons.

Open to find, we're two of a kind.

Make it a go, make it grow. Together, we're going to find our

way.

Together, taking the time each day.

To learn all about those things you just can't buy.

Two silver spoons together.

You and I.

Rick, that was a great game. Yeah, we should have won it. Oh, don't blame

yourself. There wasn't anything you could do.

Tubby Putterman was on their side.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

It's tough to score when the goalie's belly's bigger than the goal.

What do you say we get some sodas and watch a Humphrey Bogart movie?

Sorry, Dad. I've got to come up with an idea for a history project.

I know.

And if you don't do your homework, you'll regret it. Maybe not now, maybe

tomorrow, but truly, and for the rest of your life.

That's great, Dad. Now do Bogart.

How come you're studying so hard?

Do you know what you need on your scholastic aptitude test to get into a

like Harvard?

You need $1 ,300 combined.

Needed $2 ,000 to get into my alma mater, Aspen Junior College.

I thought $1 ,600 was the best score possible.

$2 ,000.

That included lift tickets.

I graduated at the top of my mountain.

Dad. I'm sorry. Come on, what do you say I help you think up a project?

Okay, now it's got to be on the history of American business in the 20th

century. I want it to be spectacular.

You should have seen Calvin Plotkin.

What'd Calvin do?

His topic was industrial revolution.

He built a miniature assembly line using toothpicks, mice, and gerbils.

Sounds like a real rat race.

Dad, history is not funny.

Right. I got it. We both know somebody who is the history of American business

in the 20th century.

People often ask me, what is the secret of success in business?

There is no secret.

Business is the result of hard work.

When others are playing, I am working.

When others are sleeping, I am working.

And when I am sleeping, I am dreaming.

Of working.

Business is competitive, ruthless, and brutal.

And I love it.

Thank you.

Well, that certainly was straightforward.

stir a muscle until your teacher dismisses you.

Why, thank you, Mr. Stratton.

Class is dismissed.

Great job, Grandfather. Are you surprised?

Your teacher has that rare combination of great, charming, good looks

and keen and brilliant intelligence.

Yeah. But she gives a lot of homework.

She makes me think of a teacher I once had a crush on.

Her name was Lurt Turkey, and I've often thought of calling on her, but by now

she'd be 114 years old.

Mr. Stratton, thank you for a lively presentation. My pleasure.

It was Richard's idea.

You know, I still can't believe that a man who was on the cover of Time

spoke to our little class.

I like to maintain my contacts with academia.

And as for you, I was very impressed with you as a teacher.

I was particularly impressed by the calm with which you faced that gerbil with

the hard hat when he ran across the floor.

That's been happening all week.

I shall probably return.

Goodbye. You like her, don't you?

Well, she has very stately grace, yes.

Did I mention she's not married?

I assume that, or she would not be called Miss Budden.

I could ask her out for a date. A date?

Yeah, and take her out to a movie.

The last movie I saw was in 1940,

Boomtown.

Come on, ask her. What's the worst that could happen?

Well, I could suffer massive rejection and total humiliation.

Is this the man whose personal license plate says Crusher?

I suppose I could ask her to dine with me tonight.

But I'm sure she's busy.

Come on, Grandfather, ask her.

Well, look.

Yes. All right.

Oh, wait a minute. Here.

There.

She's bugged him.

There is a restaurant in Manhattan that I am seriously considering purchasing.

It's important to me that I should obtain an objective view of the quality

the food in that restaurant.

I thought perhaps you could supply that this evening.

Mr. Stratton, are you asking me out for dinner?

Affirmative.

Very short notice, and you're busy, I'm busy. Goodbye. No, it's just that

tonight is my meeting at the Foxtrotters. The Foxtrotters?

That's my ballroom dancing club. Last year, two of our members were rudder up

the Harvest Moon Festival.

Well, that is very creditable. Goodbye.

Tomorrow night.

Tomorrow night?

I'd be delighted.

Dine together tomorrow evening at the restaurant Castor.

Oh, dear, isn't that very expensive?

Oh, not very.

Round two and a half million.

I

love it

when we're together like this.

Oh, I could stay here all day.

Couldn't you?

No.

No? My leg's asleep.

Oh! Ah!

Whoa!

wear sneakers.

Gentlemen dress like gentlemen.

Is he still seeing your teacher? Yeah, two weeks and they're still going

Gee, my father's going steady.

I think it's wonderful.

Thank you.

What do you mean, thank you?

Well, you're forgetting I'm the one that convinced him to ask Ralph.

What if, thanks to me, they fall in love, get married, and have a baby?

Good times together.

Well, if you did fall in love, how would you know it?

Oh, you'd know it.

Good afternoon, all.

Well, Father, you look positively natty.

Thank you.

Well, it's such a...

Splendid afternoon.

The sun is shining.

Birds are chirping.

And you, Miss Summers, look positively radiant.

So do you. It's the handkerchief.

So, Grandfather, where are we going today?

Well, it's such a beautiful day, I thought we'd visit the Stratton

ball -bearing factory.

I can hardly wait.

Did Joanie call me?

Joanie?

Miss Bugden, all right?

Father, tell us about your main squeeze.

Joanie is not a squeeze.

She's a highly intelligent woman who hangs on my every word.

However, she does have one liability.

She keeps asking me to dance.

Well, that's terrific.

I hate dancing.

Why? It's an absurd activity, totally unproductive.

And I don't know how.

I beg your pardon?

I don't know how.

He doesn't know how.

There, I've said it.

Father, why don't you learn? Yeah, try this.

Ouch!

Ouch!

Rick, I think your grandfather's going to need something a little...

Could I be the woman?

Good plan.

And why don't you take it a little slower?

Better plan. Yeah.

There.

Lead with your left.

Forward.

Side.

Back.

Together.

Forward.

Side.

That's easy.

Anybody can do that. That's wonderful.

No.

The aroma of your perfume is absolutely overwhelming.

Father, I want to stick to the dancing.

Well... Hi, Miss Bugden.

Yes, I finished my homework.

Yes. Did you get my memo?

About dining with Gerald and Betty Ford?

Uh -huh.

What? You say you can't make it?

Well, can't someone else judge that dance contest?

Oh.

I see.

All right.

No, I understand.

I understand.

What's the matter?

I've been dumped.

Are

you sure

she's dumping you?

She says it's not working.

We shouldn't see each other again.

That's a dump, all right.

I know how rough it can be.

I've been there once or twice.

Okay, once.

Father, maybe it's just temporary.

Yeah, my friends Bucky and Sue Ann, they probably split up 10 or 15 times.

Please spare me those adolescent analogies.

Joanie is not Sue Ann, and I am not Bucky.

Blasted birds would shut up.

What have I done to deserve that?

You look so vulnerable.

Shakespeare's right.

Love sticks.

Wait a minute. You can't give up. Watch me.

Oh, Ricky.

Right. I mean, you have to expect these little flare -ups early in a

relationship. Father, if you really care about her, you should go after her.

No, it would be futile.

I understand what the man meant, the songwriter, when he wrote those

classic lyrics.

road.

Your assignment for tomorrow will be to read chapter six of your tech, the bill

of rights and you.

Yes, Calvin.

I've already finished the book. Is there another text you could recommend?

I have a suggestion.

What is it? Why don't you go home, watch TV and eat some junk food?

in a list of books that you could read for extra credit.

Class dismissed.

Rick, like to see you.

Well, that little outburst wasn't your usual style.

Sorry, Miss Bugden.

I guess I'm a little upset because you shot down my grandfather.

I have no intention of discussing my personal life with a student.

Okay? Does it say anything? in the Constitution about dumping his

I didn't even think he'd know I was gone.

Are you serious?

He was thinking of renaming his private jet the Spirit of Miss Bugden.

Really?

Rick, you know, I like your grandfather.

It's just that he's so wrapped up in his business.

That's the way he is.

Every year I look forward to my birthday memo.

willing to do the things that he enjoyed.

For example, our last date consisted of drinks, dinner, and a corporate

takeover.

I wouldn't mind if only he would be willing to try some of the things that I

like to do.

Are you kidding? My grandfather's a barrel of fun.

A large cup?

The other night I said to him,

tackle a pizza. And you know what he said to me?

I do not eat any food I have to tackle.

Pizza would be a major breakthrough.

And then there's dancing.

It's my absolute favorite thing.

He'd never go dancing with me.

That's because he doesn't know how. He was afraid to tell you.

Edward Stratton's a very powerful man.

I can't even imagine him.

Being afraid of anything.

See, my grandfather's real tough when it comes to business.

But when it comes to his personal life, he's really kind of shy.

I did notice he blushed every time we shook hands goodnight.

You really mean a lot to him.

Will you come to dinner Sunday and see him?

Well, I suppose he does deserve a more detailed explanation.

Of course, I could just send him a memo.

We're having pizza.

Why didn't you say so?

I haven't felt as queasy as this since the big crash.

You'll be fine.

Five minutes late, she's not going to show up.

She'll be here.

I think I'll go mow the lawn.

Run away from a fight.

The last one's a romantics.

Hi, Miss Bugden.

Can I take your wrap? Hello.

And this is Kate Summers, Miss Bugden. You know Rick.

Hello. Pleasure to meet you. Nice to be here. Hello, Rick.

Hi.

These are for you.

Why, thank you.

African violets, I didn't know they were in season. They are in Africa.

Miss Bugden, I'm glad to see you.

Really? Yes, and now, without further ado, or hesitation, or procrastination,

I wish to ask you a question.

Would you...

Would I log it among?

Would you like to dance with it?

Well, that's very sweet of you, but you don't have to.

I know I don't have to, but I would like to.

It's not necessary.

It is necessary.

Then I'd be delighted.

Hit it, Rick.

He's really a very good student.

They look pretty good together, don't they? Yeah.

I guess I've done it again.

Huh?

I simply asked about the dinner. Whatever happens from here on is

them, because I'm staying strictly out of this, and I'm strictly an innocent

firestand who had nothing to do with this whatsoever.

Nothing. Nada, zero, zip, zilch.