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Mr. Wallace?

Well, what do you want, Jenkins?

Aren't you ready to retire, sir?

No.

I'm not going to sleep until that son of mine gets home.

And when he does get home, I'm going to have an understanding

with this worthless, dissident, girl-crazy young squirt.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir!

I'm going to put my foot down.

And if you're waiting up to let him,

you might just as well go to bed.

I'll let him in myself.

Yes, sir.

And leave that door open!

Yes, sir.

So the next.

Shh.

Hello, Jenksy, boy.

Your father is trying to sleep, sir.

Better let sleeping dads lie, Jenksy?

Mr. Wallace is not in very good humor, sir.

He was most annoyed because you weren't home.

Well, it was our fault.

We kept you out too late, Dick.

But I hated to have you leave me.

Well, I-- Nighty night.

Do you really mean that?

Maybe someday you won't have to leave me.

That day is coming soon.

Good night, dear.

Let me help you upstairs, sir.

Go away, block head.

You're not feeling well, sir!

I'm all right.

Get busy, he says.

Hey, wait a minute, stupid.

Why, dad.

I thought it was Jenks.

Yeah, I stayed up to have a talk with you.

Great idea.

We haven't seen much of each other lately.

Sorry, dad, if I kept you waiting.

But I was out with the most wonderful girl.

Yeah?

The same one you had last week?

Nope, another.

A grand sister.

They're all wonderful until the next one comes along.

I mean it, this time.

Now, listen, son.

You've got to settle down.

You've played long enough.

Making love like a Romeo, drinking like a fish.

No, no, no.

Fish drink water.

Yes, but he swims upstream.

You've been drifting.

And I'm tired of it.

You're not mad at me, are you?

Well, I was all ready to blow you up.

But I can't do it.

You're a spoiled brat, but it's my fault.

But I'm going to give you another chance in the business.

You remember Brown, down at the office?

Sure.

He was the collection manager.

He was.

But I fired him.

His desk will be ready for you at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.

But Dad.

That's too early to start collecting bills.

People are still asleep.

Now, suppose I get down about lunchtime?

I said 9 o'clock.

You've had one opportunity in the business,

and you've thrown it away.

Now, this is your last chance.

Now, take it or leave it.

I will.

Take it, I mean.

Good.

Now get to bed and get some sleep.

Pleasant dreams, Dad.

Say.

Speaking of dreams, she is the most wonderful girl.

How do you do, my friend?

I'm with the Wallace company.

Your bill is overdrawn.

Could you spare a check?

Too easy going.

Got to be strong.

Got to be a go-getter.

Now you look here, young man.

You pay me that bill right now, or I'll

cut off your credit just like that.

No use begging.

What?

No.

I can't believe it.

All right, Jenkins.

Have him call me when he comes in, will you?

Dan, here's one for the books.

Dick's father has put him to work.

His father?

Now, listen, sis, if you're going to marry the Wallace

millions, you better work fast.

I'm going to date him for tonight.

And if he gets away from me without a proposal,

well, he just isn't human.

Miss?

Will you sharpen this, please?

Can I get you anything else, Mr. Wallace?

- Why, yes. I have to work.

Where's the office manager?

Who, Mr. Miller?

He's in with your father, sir.

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.

Can you get these reports out today?

No-- no doubt about it, sir.

They're almost ready now.

Ride to Somerville and collect this money.

All right, dad.

And if you're going to make good on the job,

you won't come back without it.

How far is it to Somerville?

About 100 miles there and back.

It's a long, lonely ride.

But business is business.

So long, Dad.

You see, what a change in him?

Now he's getting down to work.

And he's going to make good, isn't he?

Yes, sir.

It's time for your director's meeting.

You know, you really are a wonderful girl.

Haven't you started for Somerville yet?

Why, it's a long ride, and I thought

I'd give this lady some dictation on the way.

You and your girls.

Every time you start out to do anything,

you never accomplish it.

Why?

Because you drop it to chase some other pretty girl

that comes along.

Maybe you're right, Dad.

Remember, you're not Dick Wallace, the playboy, anymore.

You're Richard Wallace, the business man.

And when you're out to get something,

never let a woman stop you from getting it.

I'll take it along to remind me.

So long, dad.

And remember, you're going on business.

alone.

Fill her up.

You bet.

Has the Somerville bus gone yet?

No, ma'am.

Pardon me.

That must have been the bus I saw broken down about a mile

back.

Broken down?

Yeah, but I'm going to Somerville

if I could be of any help.

You know, I really should get these to my grandfather.

Then you better take my advice and not wait for that bus.

Thank you.

Thanks for the lift.

Don't mention it.

Good-bye.

Are you going back to town later?

No.

I live here.

You do?

Charming place, Somerville.

Well, what do you do here evenings?

I have my grandfather.

He keeps me pretty easy.

- Well, that's, - I mean, good.

You aren't busy every night, are you?

I was just thinking that we could--

I wouldn't want you to trouble yourself.

Heavy reading, this.

I'd better carry them for you.

Thanks again, and goodbye.

Why don't you kiss her goodbye?

Well, goodbye, Miss--

Miss Boyd.

Miss Boyd, a pleasure.

I'm Dick Wallace.

How do you do?

Well, I mustn't keep grandfather waiting.

Pardon me.

May I use your phone?

Certainly.

You sure you don't mind?

Well, of course not, after you were so obliging.

Well, you know if I had waited for that bus--

You wouldn't have gotten in until after dark.

It was a burned out bearing.

Takes hours to fix those things.

Well, one time I broke down with a burned out bearing--

Hey!

Can you tell me where Dr. Hall lives?

You mean Doc Hall the minister?

Well, you know where the church is?

Yeah.

Well, that isn't it.

It's next door.

This sermon of mine would be incomplete without a reference

to one of the greatest founders of the church.

Listen, brothers and sisters, to the voice of Saint Augustine.

Where were we?

Listen, brothers and sisters, to the voice

of Saint Augustine.

The heathen rage and the ungodly

beat upon the gates of the temple.

Are you the Reverend Hall?

Come in, won't you?

Pardon me.

I'm a little hard of hearing.

There's no use forcing yourself on me,

after the way you lied about the bus.

The quicker you get out, the better.

I beg your pardon.

I'm a busy business man.

Please don't waste my time.

What do you want?

Money.

Gold.

Mazuma.

It can wait.

Let me handle this.

My granddaughter takes care of all my business affairs.

Gee, I'm sorry.

But we haven't got the money now.

Very well, thank you.

Good day.

What are you going to do?

You'll hear from our lawyers.

Please.

No, the quicker I get out of here, the better.

You must let me explain.

We had the money.

İf I could only make you realize

demands on a minister's charity.

How many men and women and children need clothes and food.

How much good that money has done.

That a girl.

I'm proud of you.

Don't worry about that bill, sir.

I'll see if I can't get you a good, long extension.

Where's the phone?

Right over there.

Hello?

Hello?

Did you get the money?

Did you get the money, yes or no?

You can't get chuffed with an old man who's

feeding a lot of starving children with your money.

What's that?

You granted an extension?

The daughter told me all about.

And she's a wonderful girl.

Chasing after girls?

Yes, she's a wonderful girl.

All right.

You're through.

You're fired.

See, I told you it'd be all right.

Here's everything you signed.

Now, pay us when you can.

And if you never get around to it,

we're glad to see what good use you're making of the money.

I don't know how to thank you, sir.

Don't bother.

Well you better go put those in some safe place.

I will.

I'm sorry I was rude to you.

I thought you were like any other man

who would pick up a girl.

I guess I was wrong.

Are you sure you have to work with your grandfather?

Minister's granddaughters shouldn't tell fibs.

I was just being tactful.

Suppose I didn't work.

What would we do?

Don't you know some splendid, glorious place

where we could go have dinner?

And then we could go for a ride in my car for a while?

And then it's a date?

Man!

How'd you make out?

And who might you be, Cupid?

No, my name's Joe.

Well, I appreciate your interest.

And you're the only one there, all the time?

Is this the only garage in town?

Yep.

How much do you want for her?

What have you got?

Well, I'll trade you even.

It's a swap.

Well, now that I'm in the garage game, how's business?

That ought to.

Ten gallons, Tom.

What are you doing tonight?

You.

In person.

You aren't sore at me, are you?

Fill it up, please.

Now I've got you where you'll have to listen.

Hey!

Did she pay you, mister?

In full.

Haven't you heard anything from him?

No, miss.

Not a word.

But I understand it's on account of some girl

his father discharged him.

What's the old man say about him?

Nothing, sir.

He's given orders not to mention his name.

Get the drink, will you, Jenkins?

A million dollar catch, and you let

him step right out of your hands, in fact

right out of your arms.

She must have been a fast worker.

That car must be run on its reputation.

Doesn't she ever buy gas?

Yeah, she goes all the way to town for it.

How would you like to make a half a dollar?

Jeez.

Bad puncture, miss.

Take about ten minutes to fix it.

I'm in a hurry.

Get the repair on, please.

No sooner said than done.

You aren't mad at me, are you?

Please, I don't want to talk about what occurred.

But I do.

I've been waiting for a chance to apologize.

It doesn't matter.

Doesn't it?

Means more than anything else.

It's the only thing that's kept me here.

You mean you stayed in Somerville because--

Because of you.

Come on.

Give me a break.

Well, when you ask me that way, I can't say no.

Then we're going to be friends?

Just wait til I change this tire.

Somebody dropped a lot of tacks.

How about another box, mister?

I'll drop another box for a quarter.

Hey, don't rush off.

We're friends, aren't we?

Now we will take up the collection,

remembering that it is more blessed

to give than to receive.

I take my text today from the Lord's prayer.

Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.

Never has the force of these words been brought home to me

more strongly than now.

I owed a considerable amount of money which I couldn't pay.

I had prayed that this would be forgiven me.

My prayers were answered by the young man

who came to collect the debt.

His kindness gave me new courage, new faith.

And I thought how much better the world would be if all of us

were as ready as he was to forgive the debts of others.

Not only the debts of money, but also

the debts of wounded vanity, hard pride, misunderstanding.

Amen.

I got it.

It's all right, my boy.

Go over to the parsonage.

I'll be there soon.

Mr. Wallace isn't here, and I will

not take a message for him.

You won't?

Are you the young woman who persuaded

him to extend that loan?

Well, he's fired for being so kind to you.

The least you could do is to show

a little courtesy in return.

Well, get in touch with him.

Tell him to call his office, you ungrateful little--

Someone just phoned from your office.

They said you had lost your job on account of us.

I am so sorry.

Don't worry about that.

Well, I mean for the way I've been treading you.

I shouldn't have punished you for liking me.

For liking you?

Marian, I've been crazy about you.

You have?

I never had it so bad before.

It's the first time I--

You mean that?

Mr. Wallace had something to say to me.

As soon as I can find my ear phone.

Pardon me.

Must be in my room.

Yes!

How do you like it, old lady?

We've fooled them, lady.

They'd never guess we were on our honeymoon.

By the way, dear, there's something I've got to tell you.

Are you sure it's something I want to hear?

Well, it is sort of a confession.

Then I don't want to hear it.

I don't care about your other girls.

Long done affairs are over and done with.

But I've got to tell you.

I'm trying to tell you that you're

married to a millionaire.

My father is old man Wallace, the capitalist,

the man with the checkbook.

The Mr. Wallace.

The old Wallace himself.

And he didn't even come to your wedding.

He didn't know about it.

I wouldn't give the old grouch a chance to spoil it.

He couldn't be that terrible.

When are you going to call and break the news to him?

And have him come marching over here?

Listen, this is the first honeymoon we ever had.

You don't want him to ruin it that quick, do you?

Do you think he'll like me?

You're not going with me to break the news.

I'm going to breeze into that lion's den alone.

And I'll pull his teeth before I trudge in with you.

When are you going to tell him?

Tomorrow.

Mr. Wallace.

Hello, how's my dad?

Well, sir, his health is very good, but--

You're fired!

Give that girl a week's pay and get me another secretary.

Well, young man.

What are you doing here?

Back on the job, dad.

Come in here.

Well, everything all right?

Sure, why?

I thought something could have happened to you.

Trouble, or women or something.

Sorry if I worried you, dad.

Where have you been?

In Somerville.

Locked up?

Running a garage.

Did you make any money?

Not a dime.

Did you make any while I was gone?

Yes, about $100,000.

Well, maybe I better stay away.

Yeah, do you think you could buckle down to business now?

And stop fooling around and chasing women?

I know it.

Let me ask you something.

What happened to you?

What's changed you?

Congratulate me.

For what?

I'm married.

You're what?

Yes, I'm married.

And she's a wonderful--

Wonderful girl.

A wonderful gold digger.

That's not true.

Well, you go back and tell her she'll

never handle a cent of my money.

She's not that kind.

Shut up.

Listen to me.

Get out.

Will you listen to me?

Get out and get rid of her.

Let me explain.

Now get rid of her or you'll never

handle a cent of my money.

Now get out.

Get out!

I won't get rid of her and I don't want any of your money.

Dick.

Nothing to worry about.

Just had a fight with dad.

A fight with your father.

It's an old family custom.

This is the last one.

Not even old man Wallace can say the things he said about you

and get away with it.

What did he say about me?

Well, he took it for granted that you

married me for his money.

Gee, but I didn't even know you had any money.

That's what I tried to tell him.

He wouldn't listen.

Well, that's that.

No.

I'm going to go and straighten it out.

No, you're not.

Yes I am.

And just as soon as I can get my things on.

He expects me to come crawling back to him on bended knees,

he's crazy.

I'm not going to have my wife insulted.

But, listen to me, darling.

If I've separated you and your father,

I've just got to bring you back together again.

Well, maybe you're right.

I know I'm right.

Here to apply for a job?

I'm a very experienced secretary.

Too experienced, I'm afraid.

You needn't wait.

Well, I'll be--

Stop.

Aren't there any ladies left in the world?

Now, that's enough.

Keep them out.

I don't want to see any more of them.

I wish to see Mr. Wallace on personal business.

Your name?

Miss Boyd.

Mr. Wallace is very busy today.

Well, my business is very important to Mr. Wallace.

Tell me what it is.

You can't go in.

I told that fool not to let anyone in.

Well, he did try to stop me.

He did?

And you walk in anyhow?

Now here's the girl I want for my secretary.

You can start in right now.

Take off your things, I've got to catch up with my work.

Now that's the kind of a girl we need.

A girl with a mind of her own, one

who can start things for herself, a girl with, with--

Initiative?

Correct.

You know, I've got an idea you're going to be all right.

Take a letter.

Send a check to this attorney, 10% of his bill.

Tell him I pay lawyers to win cases, not to lose them.

Did you get that?

Yes, sir.

Now this one.

Hello, dear.

No, don't send up any dining room service.

What do you think this is, a honeymoon?

I said we don't-- hello, Marian.

Where have you been?

I've met your father.

And he actually likes me.

But not as your wife.

No, he doesn't even know I'm married.

But he likes me as his secretary.

Yes, a secretary.

Yes, I'm working for him as his secretary.

Yes, it's permanent.

I'll tomorrow.

What's that you said?

I said this is some honeymoon.

I've got loads of work to do, dear.

I'll hurry just as fast as ever I can.

And then he said I was the best secretary he'd ever had.

And sent me here in is car.

Well, I won't have you working for the old walrus.

Now, we've been all over that and it's settled.

I'm going to hold that job until I'm sure he likes me.

And then we'll tell him.

Come on, now, give an account of your day.

You went out, didn't you?

Yeah, met and old friend and his sister.

We're invited out to dinner this evening.

That is, if you're not too tired.

I'm not.

But I've got to be on the job again in the morning.

İt won't be a big evening.

We'll dine and dance.

You always have a good time with Vin and his father.

I wonder what she's like.

She's probably one of those corn fed country girls

It would take one like that to get a man away from you, dear.

Maybe you should go on a corn diet.

You would say something like that.

Hello, Hank.

Meet the wife.

Polly, Agnes, and Kate.

This is Marian.

How do you do?

Well, thank.

Make yourself at home, darling.

Your husband always did.

Didn't you, Dick?

I did have a case on Polly once.

Gee, I don't blame you.

I think she's charming.

Thank you.

You haven't met the boys yet.

This is George, and Harry, and my brother, Dan.

Pleasure.

How do you do.

Ooh, soap bubbles.

No thanks.

Try one.

You'll like it.

I'm not used to it, really.

All the more for the rest of us.

Aren't you right?

Here's to the bride.

Thank you.

Shall we go into dinner?

I'm positively starved.

No you don't.

Even newlywed, you know must have good manners.

Dan is taking you in.

Baby brother gets a break.

Married man.

Well No matter what you do, I suppose I forgive you anyway.

Good morning, Mr. Little.

Good morning.

Straighten up the desk, Miss.

But--

I said straighten up the desk.

Yes, sir.

Good morning, Mr. Wallace.

Good morning, sir.

Good morning.

Who straightened up my desk?

I did it, sir.

Now I can't find anything.

Get out of here.

Get out!

Headache?

No.

Now, Mr. Wallace.

I've been with you long enough to know

when you have a headache.

Well, what if I have?

What's this?

Drink it quick.

No, I never take drugs.

Really?

No, I don't need it.

Come on.

Don't be a baby.

There, that wasn't so bad, was it?

No.

You know, you're the first girl I've

had around here who cared whether I lived or died.

You're going to get a raise.

Bring this up to the house and I'll go over it tonight.

You ought to catch up on your sleep, sir.

What?

What?

You won't like to work tonight sir, and I know it.

Think of your health, sir.

I took care of myself before you were born.

Who are you to dictate to me?

You're fired.

Mr. Wallace.

Get out.

How long has he been with you?

10 years.

Well.

Tell him to stay.

Mr. Little.

It's all right.

I don't have to go?

No.

Mr. Wallace changed his mind about that errand.

I see.

I see.

Come, come.

Get to work.

How do you feel now?

Better, thanks.

You'll never get this cleaned up today.

I could work tonight.

Are you sure you haven't a date?

Not an important one.

I'll call and cancel it.

Sorry, sir.

But I have a date with my new boyfriend, the boss.

Marian.

You can't call it off.

That's all right, dear.

You go along and spend the evening with your friends.

Or maybe I'll see you later.

Bye.

I haven't had a chance to thank you.

But if there's ever anything I can do for you.

Well, thanks.

I'll remember.

Yes, Mr. Wallace?

We'll work at my home tonight, Miss Boyd, if you don't mind.

Mind?

Well, I'd like to visit your home.

OK.

Boy, isn't this lovely?

You go on up to my study, Miss Boyd.

Jenkins.

Show Miss Boyd upstairs.

I'll be with you presently.

Why that's Mr. Richard's room.

This is the study.

Miss Boyd.

Well, I feel for the girl, then.

But don't be surprised to hear that the prodigal son has

been welcomed home.

Yes, sir, the old walrus may be opening

the family iceberg to me right now.

You know what, I think I'll call him and find

out if I'm a millionaire again.

Madison 2-1-3-4.

It's Richard, isn't it?

Yes, I know your voice.

Have you gotten rid of that woman yet?

No.

And I don't intend to.

That was my son.

I suppose you heard about his latest exploit,

letting himself get married for his money.

Have you met his wife?

No, and I won't.

Well, how do you know she's what you think she is?

Because that's the only kind he was ever interested in.

She may be different.

All women are not like yourself, you know.

İf he'd only married a woman like you.

But I wouldn't wish that on you.

Never marry a rich man's worthless son.

You'll regret it.

How do know he's worthless?

Have you ever given him a chance to make good?

I've given him job after job.

In your own business.

And treated him like a small boy, I'll bet.

No one can succeed unless they're on their own.

I've never thought of it that way before.

Why don't you give him that chance?

You know, a chance to make something of himself.

If he's anything like you, I know he'll succeed.

If you are so sure you're right,

would you be willing to bet your own future on it?

How?

I'll back him up for any amount up to a million dollars,

if you'll go into business with him.

I'll get in touch with him tomorrow.

Why not tonight?

I have a number that'll reach him.

How did you get that number?

Why he's called your office every single day and you

wouldn't even talk to him.

Parkway 9-8-7-2.

Hello?

Yes, Marian.

It's for Dick.

Hello?

-This is Mr. Wallace's secretary.

Marian.

Yes, I have a message for you from Mr. Wallace.

He says he will back you in business

up to a million dollars.

What?

No, he does not want you to get rid of your wife.

But expects her to make good along with you.

Tell him that you're in on it, too.

Mr. Wallace wants to see you in his office

in the morning to explain details.

Who says I didn't marry a gold digger?

What?

What's that supposed--

Nothing, Marian.

Yes.

Good night Mr. Wallace.

I told you so.

All is forgiven?

He'll start me in business up to a million dollars.

Congratulations.

İsn't that wonderful, do?

How will you celebrate?

Life with you two.

Dan, there's a case of champagne left.

Let me crack that open.

Ooh, let's get something snazzy.

Pardon me.

I'm wasting your time.

I would like to get through as soon as possible.

Well--

Well, we got through early, thanks to you.

I believe that's my taxi.

Good night, Mr. Wallace.

Good night, my dear.

Feel better now?

Worse.

I'm Mrs. Wallace.

Is my husband here?

I believe the guests have all gone.

But I'll see.

Mrs. Wallace is here, sir.

Marian?

I bet she's been waiting for me at the hotel.

Dick.

You should have been here, honey.

What a party.

Yes sir?

Well, have you located her?

No, sir.

Well, get busy and call up the police department.

Something's happened, or she'd be here.

I suppose you mean Marian.

Well, something has happened.

She's left me.

Left you?

The woman you wouldn't see.

She came here to show you how wrong you were.

She took the job to sell herself to you,

to bring you and me together again.

She made good.

But I didn't.

I lost her.

You mean she'll never come back.

Never.

She's not that kind.

We'll see about that.

Where would she go?

I tell you, dad, it's no use.

She's the only woman I ever cared for, except your mother.

And I'm going to find her.

I tell you, dad, it's useless.

I've been to Somerville.

She and Dr. Hall have gone.

Nobody knows where.

So, you weren't good enough for her?

You didn't think she was good enough for you.

Why you--

Don't let's quarrel again.

Give me another chance.

You think she will?

Maybe.

If I prove that I'm worth it.

You've worked hard.

You've made good.

She'd be proud of you, if she only knew.

Yes, if she only knew.

It's good to be home.

Get me long distance, please.

Long distance?

Somerville?

Put them on.

Hello.

How are you?

Very well, thanks.

Nice trip.

And Dick-- how is he?

He's back at work again, doing splendidly.

I never would have believed that a boy could change so much.

The office needs you, too.

Mr. Wallace's new secretary is terrible.

He wishes you were back.

So do all of us.

Well, thank you.

Goodbye.

I wonder--

Mr. Richard isn't in, madam.

But I expect him soon.

That's all right.

I'll wait in the study.

Good evening, sir.

Good evening.

Mr. Wallace, your--

Hello, darling.

You do look like the tired businessman.

I'm not going to have you running yourself down like this

any longer.

I've booked you guys first, dinner at the Lido.

Next a musical show and--

No thanks, Polly.

If you don't feel up to it tonight, perhaps another night?

Polly, I'm through playing around.

Very sweet of you to think of me and all that, but,

well, that's the way I feel about it.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Marian!

Dick.

I'm staying at my club tonight.