1 00:02:19,932 --> 00:02:22,558 Penthouse. Office of the president. 2 00:02:31,151 --> 00:02:32,652 Is Azae in? 3 00:02:32,736 --> 00:02:35,905 Mr. Azae's secretary is right through that door. 4 00:02:35,989 --> 00:02:37,365 Thank you. 5 00:02:50,504 --> 00:02:52,421 Hello. I'm Richard Sumner. 6 00:02:52,506 --> 00:02:54,006 Would you tell him I'm here? 7 00:02:54,091 --> 00:02:55,466 Mr. Sumner? 8 00:02:57,761 --> 00:02:59,679 Oh, Mr. Sumner! 9 00:02:59,763 --> 00:03:03,140 I know Mr. Azae is terribly anxious to see you, but... 10 00:03:03,600 --> 00:03:04,684 What's the matter? 11 00:03:05,185 --> 00:03:07,687 Well, excuse me, Mr. Sumner, but you're a day early. 12 00:03:07,771 --> 00:03:09,689 Your appointment isn't until tomorrow. 13 00:03:10,649 --> 00:03:12,567 Oh. Is this Monday? 14 00:03:12,651 --> 00:03:14,360 No, sir, it's Tuesday. 15 00:03:14,444 --> 00:03:16,612 And your appointment's for Wednesday. 16 00:03:17,197 --> 00:03:19,866 Well, why don't you just ring him, tell him I'm here to see him. 17 00:03:19,950 --> 00:03:22,869 I'm sorry, Mr. Sumner, but Mr. Azae isn't in yet. 18 00:03:22,953 --> 00:03:24,871 Oh. Oh, well... 19 00:03:24,955 --> 00:03:27,081 Oh, uh, w-where's the research department? 20 00:03:27,165 --> 00:03:29,041 I might as well have a look at that. 21 00:03:29,126 --> 00:03:32,545 Research and Reference is on the 28th floor... that's 2809. 22 00:03:32,629 --> 00:03:34,881 - Who's in charge there? - Miss Watson. 23 00:03:34,965 --> 00:03:36,883 Would you like me to write that down for you, sir? 24 00:03:36,967 --> 00:03:38,801 Sure, if you want to. 25 00:03:40,220 --> 00:03:42,805 2809. 26 00:03:42,890 --> 00:03:44,557 Miss Watson. 27 00:03:44,641 --> 00:03:46,934 - You're left-handed. - Yes, sir. 28 00:03:47,311 --> 00:03:48,561 Office is all wrong for you. 29 00:03:48,645 --> 00:03:51,147 Light comes from the wrong direction. 30 00:03:51,231 --> 00:03:53,232 Desk should be reversed. 31 00:03:55,402 --> 00:03:57,778 Wait a minute, sir! You forgot this! 32 00:04:05,621 --> 00:04:06,996 Hold it, please. 33 00:04:07,080 --> 00:04:08,998 Reference department. Miss Costello. 34 00:04:09,082 --> 00:04:11,000 - Peg? Cathy? - Yes, Cathy. 35 00:04:11,084 --> 00:04:14,128 There's a character named Richard Sumner on his way down to see you. 36 00:04:14,212 --> 00:04:16,839 Richard Sumner? What for? Who is he? 37 00:04:18,008 --> 00:04:20,092 My other phone. I'll call you back. 38 00:04:20,177 --> 00:04:21,302 Thank you for waiting. 39 00:04:21,386 --> 00:04:24,263 Is this the Society for the Preservation of Eskimo Culture? 40 00:04:24,348 --> 00:04:27,433 This is Miss Costello of the Federal Broadcasting Company, 41 00:04:27,517 --> 00:04:31,437 and I'm trying to find out the truth about the Eskimo habit of rubbing noses. 42 00:04:31,521 --> 00:04:33,481 Yes, connect me. I'll hold on. 43 00:04:34,858 --> 00:04:37,360 Reference department. Miss Blair. 44 00:04:37,444 --> 00:04:38,986 Yes, we've looked that up for you, 45 00:04:39,071 --> 00:04:41,405 and there are certain poisons which leave no trace, 46 00:04:41,490 --> 00:04:44,116 but it's network policy not to mention them on our programs. 47 00:04:45,327 --> 00:04:46,661 Reference. Miss Saylor. 48 00:04:47,496 --> 00:04:48,746 Oh, yes. 49 00:04:48,830 --> 00:04:52,541 I called earlier about that little black velvet strapless you had in the window. 50 00:04:53,210 --> 00:04:57,546 Hello. I'm trying to find out the truth about the Eskimo habit of rubbing noses. 51 00:04:58,173 --> 00:05:00,508 That isn't very much of a reduction, is it? 52 00:05:00,676 --> 00:05:02,885 Well, do they rub noses, or don't they? 53 00:05:02,970 --> 00:05:06,722 But I saw an identical one for ten dollars less in a store downtown. 54 00:05:06,932 --> 00:05:09,934 Never mind. I'll call the Explorers Club. 55 00:05:11,603 --> 00:05:14,105 And will you call me back? 56 00:05:14,189 --> 00:05:15,731 Thank you. 57 00:05:17,943 --> 00:05:19,860 Reference department. Miss Costello. 58 00:05:19,945 --> 00:05:21,278 - Cathy again. - Yes, Cathy? 59 00:05:21,363 --> 00:05:23,781 - About this Richard Sumner. - Yes? What about him? 60 00:05:23,907 --> 00:05:26,742 I don't know exactly who he is. Some kind of nut, I think. 61 00:05:26,910 --> 00:05:29,620 Or somebody very important. Probably both. 62 00:05:30,080 --> 00:05:33,249 Do me a favor. If he leaves your place, find out where he's going. 63 00:05:33,333 --> 00:05:34,417 Azae wants to see him. 64 00:05:34,501 --> 00:05:36,544 Sure I will, Cathy. Thanks. 65 00:05:39,965 --> 00:05:42,049 Reference. Miss Blair. 66 00:05:42,134 --> 00:05:44,760 Yes, just a moment. I'll switch you to our baseball expert. 67 00:05:44,845 --> 00:05:46,762 Peg? On two. 68 00:05:47,139 --> 00:05:49,390 Miss Costello speaking. 69 00:05:49,474 --> 00:05:51,642 The highest lifetime batting average? 70 00:05:51,727 --> 00:05:55,104 Yes, that was held by Tyrus Raymond... 71 00:05:55,272 --> 00:05:56,605 Cobb... 72 00:05:57,774 --> 00:06:00,526 with a percentage of .367. 73 00:06:01,737 --> 00:06:03,446 No, .367. 74 00:06:04,865 --> 00:06:06,574 Yes, I have that too. 75 00:06:06,658 --> 00:06:11,620 He played only with the Detroit Tigers for 21 years. 76 00:06:11,872 --> 00:06:14,165 Mmm-hmm. You're quite welcome. 77 00:06:26,011 --> 00:06:29,138 - Good morning. - Morning. 78 00:06:30,849 --> 00:06:34,018 - May I help you? - No. No, thanks. 79 00:06:34,102 --> 00:06:36,020 Interesting place here. Do you mind if I look around? 80 00:06:36,104 --> 00:06:37,730 Not at all. 81 00:06:37,814 --> 00:06:40,649 - Make yourself right at home. - Thank you. 82 00:06:55,874 --> 00:06:58,000 - What do you suppose he's up to? - Who is he? 83 00:06:58,085 --> 00:07:00,544 Richard Sumner. Azae wants to see him. 84 00:07:00,629 --> 00:07:02,922 If he leaves here, we're supposed to trail him. 85 00:07:03,006 --> 00:07:05,299 - Where'd you get that? - Cathy. 86 00:07:19,648 --> 00:07:20,856 Catch anything? 87 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:41,210 Hello, Reference. Miss Saylor. 88 00:07:41,962 --> 00:07:43,879 Oh. It's for you, Mr. Sumner. 89 00:07:43,964 --> 00:07:45,131 Oh... 90 00:07:46,424 --> 00:07:47,883 How'd you know my name? 91 00:07:47,968 --> 00:07:49,885 Well, didn't you mention it? 92 00:07:49,970 --> 00:07:51,887 - No. - Oh. 93 00:07:52,931 --> 00:07:54,056 Yes? 94 00:07:54,141 --> 00:07:56,809 We've done a bit of juggling with our appointments, Mr. Sumner. 95 00:07:56,893 --> 00:07:59,186 Mr. Azae will be able to see you today. 96 00:07:59,271 --> 00:08:02,148 Well, just call me when he's ready. I'll be right here. 97 00:08:02,232 --> 00:08:03,566 Good. 98 00:08:05,318 --> 00:08:06,569 Uh... 99 00:08:06,820 --> 00:08:09,738 Would you hold this tape for me, please? 100 00:08:10,490 --> 00:08:13,242 35-24-35. 101 00:08:13,326 --> 00:08:15,244 And very nice, too. 102 00:08:15,328 --> 00:08:17,997 - I mean hold it against the wall, Miss... - Miss Blair. 103 00:08:18,081 --> 00:08:21,500 - This is Miss Costello and Miss Saylor. - How do you do? 104 00:08:21,585 --> 00:08:23,836 Over against that wall. Would you mind? 105 00:08:23,920 --> 00:08:25,754 All the way over. 106 00:08:27,257 --> 00:08:29,592 - Here? - That's it. Good. 107 00:08:31,011 --> 00:08:34,930 What's it gonna be? Midget golf? Snack bar? 108 00:08:35,015 --> 00:08:36,932 Is Miss Watson in? 109 00:08:37,017 --> 00:08:39,518 - Miss Watson? - She's the head of Reference, isn't she? 110 00:08:39,603 --> 00:08:42,354 - Yes. She just stepped out. - You think she'll be long? 111 00:08:42,439 --> 00:08:46,859 No. She's probably on the 31st floor, having a conference with her boss. 112 00:08:48,195 --> 00:08:50,946 What did you want to see her about? Maybe I could help you. 113 00:08:51,031 --> 00:08:52,948 No, I don't think so. 114 00:08:53,033 --> 00:08:56,952 Well, why don't you step in there. You'll be more comfortable in her office. 115 00:08:57,037 --> 00:08:58,829 Thank you. 116 00:09:12,219 --> 00:09:14,637 What do you suppose he's doing all that measuring for? 117 00:09:14,721 --> 00:09:16,639 You think we're being redecorated? 118 00:09:16,723 --> 00:09:18,807 Does he look like an interior decorator to you? 119 00:09:18,892 --> 00:09:23,145 No! He looks like one of those men who's just suddenly switched to vodka. 120 00:09:25,023 --> 00:09:28,734 Morning, kids. Wait till you see what I snagged at Bonwit's. 121 00:09:28,818 --> 00:09:30,110 - Shh! Quiet! - Here, take this. 122 00:09:30,195 --> 00:09:32,071 - What the... - Take it, and look busy! 123 00:09:32,155 --> 00:09:34,406 - What's going on here? - You've been in conference all morning. 124 00:09:34,491 --> 00:09:36,742 - What's the matter with you? - There's a strange character in there. 125 00:09:36,826 --> 00:09:38,577 He's been waiting for you. 126 00:09:38,662 --> 00:09:40,162 - What have I done? - Bunny, you're late. 127 00:09:40,247 --> 00:09:42,915 According to the grapevine, Azae sent him down here. 128 00:09:42,999 --> 00:09:45,251 And in case he's anybody that can do anything to anybody... 129 00:09:45,335 --> 00:09:49,171 Really, you girls kill me. I was here until 10:00 last night. 130 00:09:49,256 --> 00:09:51,090 This morning I had to go to IBM 131 00:09:51,174 --> 00:09:53,759 to see a demonstration of the new electronic brain. 132 00:09:53,927 --> 00:09:56,178 And on my way here I stopped at Bonwit's. 133 00:09:56,263 --> 00:09:58,264 - So what am I gonna... - Miss Watson? 134 00:09:59,432 --> 00:10:00,808 Speaking. 135 00:10:03,186 --> 00:10:05,271 My name is Richard Sumner. 136 00:10:05,355 --> 00:10:07,231 Well, numerologically, that's very good. 137 00:10:07,315 --> 00:10:09,275 There are 13 letters in your name. 138 00:10:09,359 --> 00:10:12,736 - You calculate rapidly. - Up to 13, anyway. 139 00:10:12,821 --> 00:10:16,073 This is a nice, cheerful office you have. Do you like it here? 140 00:10:16,157 --> 00:10:20,077 Yes, I love it. If I didn't work here, I'd pay to get in. 141 00:10:20,161 --> 00:10:22,454 Are you from the story department, Mr. Sumner? 142 00:10:22,539 --> 00:10:24,123 No. No, I'm not. 143 00:10:24,207 --> 00:10:26,875 I wonder if we could have a little talk in your office. 144 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:29,628 - Certainly. Go right in. - Thank you. 145 00:10:32,716 --> 00:10:34,717 - Sit down. - Thank you. 146 00:10:36,761 --> 00:10:39,722 Yes, Mr. Sumner, what can I do for you? 147 00:10:43,727 --> 00:10:45,477 I didn't want to say anything in front of your staff, 148 00:10:45,562 --> 00:10:48,856 because every time I mention what I do, people go into a panic. 149 00:10:48,940 --> 00:10:50,858 Good heavens. 150 00:10:50,942 --> 00:10:52,526 What do you do? 151 00:10:52,610 --> 00:10:54,570 I'm a methods engineer. 152 00:10:54,946 --> 00:10:56,947 Is that a sort of efficiency expert? 153 00:10:58,033 --> 00:11:01,160 Well, that term is a bit obsolete now. 154 00:11:01,953 --> 00:11:04,997 Oh. Forgive me. I'm so sorry. 155 00:11:05,081 --> 00:11:07,166 I'm the old-fashioned type. 156 00:11:07,917 --> 00:11:11,503 I thought I knew everyone in this building, but I haven't seen you before. 157 00:11:11,713 --> 00:11:15,632 Well, I've only been around a few times, just wandering about. 158 00:11:15,717 --> 00:11:18,260 Oh, I see. Sort of a migratory engineer. 159 00:11:18,928 --> 00:11:20,137 Yes. 160 00:11:20,221 --> 00:11:22,264 Excuse me, Mr. Sumner. 161 00:11:22,349 --> 00:11:25,726 What would a methods engineer be doing in our little iron lung? 162 00:11:25,810 --> 00:11:28,520 Well, you'd be surprised how a little scientific application... 163 00:11:28,605 --> 00:11:30,898 can improve the work/man-hour relationship. 164 00:11:30,982 --> 00:11:32,941 Mmm. Fascinating. 165 00:11:33,985 --> 00:11:35,527 Uh-huh. Uh-huh. 166 00:11:35,612 --> 00:11:37,905 And time is money, so they say. 167 00:11:37,989 --> 00:11:39,990 Mmm-hmm. So I've heard. 168 00:11:55,840 --> 00:11:56,965 Green thumb. 169 00:11:57,050 --> 00:11:58,258 Yeah. 170 00:12:00,845 --> 00:12:02,721 Reference. Miss Watson. 171 00:12:02,806 --> 00:12:05,099 Yes. Yes, he is. It's for you. 172 00:12:05,183 --> 00:12:07,101 Oh. Thank you. 173 00:12:07,185 --> 00:12:08,477 Yes? 174 00:12:08,561 --> 00:12:10,896 Yes, I'm here with her now. 175 00:12:11,189 --> 00:12:13,816 We're having a very nice little talk. 176 00:12:15,902 --> 00:12:17,945 Well, I haven't got into that yet. 177 00:12:18,029 --> 00:12:20,614 It's a little too soon to evaluate. 178 00:12:20,698 --> 00:12:24,326 But I think we're thinking along the right lines. 179 00:12:25,703 --> 00:12:26,954 Yes. 180 00:12:27,038 --> 00:12:29,998 All right, Azae. I'll be up in a few minutes. Bye. 181 00:12:30,208 --> 00:12:31,750 - Azae. - Yes, yes. 182 00:12:31,835 --> 00:12:34,628 I'll have to come back later, uh, Miss Watson. 183 00:12:34,712 --> 00:12:37,005 You'll get to Azae's office much quicker 184 00:12:37,090 --> 00:12:39,133 if you use this back elevator. 185 00:12:39,217 --> 00:12:41,218 Oh. Oh, thank you. 186 00:12:42,345 --> 00:12:44,346 - See you later. - Fine. 187 00:12:52,564 --> 00:12:54,481 Hi. Cathy? Bunny. 188 00:12:54,566 --> 00:12:57,484 Hey, what do you know about a Richard Sum... 189 00:12:57,569 --> 00:13:01,155 Uh, I'll have to call you back with that information. 190 00:13:01,239 --> 00:13:03,740 - Where the... - Thank you. 191 00:13:04,367 --> 00:13:06,034 - Uh... - What's the matter? 192 00:13:06,119 --> 00:13:08,954 Uh, I... I had a tape measure. I must have left it here. 193 00:13:09,038 --> 00:13:11,248 What did it look like? I mean, any color? 194 00:13:11,332 --> 00:13:13,792 No, just a plain, ordinary... 195 00:13:13,877 --> 00:13:15,169 Oh, here it is. Here it is. 196 00:13:15,253 --> 00:13:17,880 Uh, sorry. 197 00:13:17,964 --> 00:13:20,382 - Th-Thank you. - Don't mention it. 198 00:13:20,467 --> 00:13:23,010 Uh, I'll... see you later. 199 00:13:23,094 --> 00:13:24,470 Fine. 200 00:13:28,016 --> 00:13:29,641 What is it, Bunny? Who is he? 201 00:13:29,726 --> 00:13:32,686 - What's he doing up here? - Yes, what's he want, anyway? 202 00:13:32,770 --> 00:13:34,688 Uh, got a cigarette, Peg? 203 00:13:34,772 --> 00:13:36,690 Sure. Why? 204 00:13:36,774 --> 00:13:39,193 - Why not? - You only smoke when there's a crisis. 205 00:13:39,277 --> 00:13:40,694 Who is he? 206 00:13:40,820 --> 00:13:44,198 - H-He's an engineer. - No wonder he was measuring the place. 207 00:13:44,282 --> 00:13:46,283 - Measuring? - He had a tape measure. 208 00:13:46,367 --> 00:13:47,826 - He taped the whole layout. - He did? 209 00:13:47,911 --> 00:13:50,329 Maybe we're getting that air-conditioning, finally. 210 00:13:50,413 --> 00:13:52,289 Hmm, that figures. This is November. 211 00:13:52,373 --> 00:13:55,375 Last August they were too busy. 212 00:13:55,460 --> 00:13:58,212 Yeah, that's probably it. Or something like that, anyway. 213 00:13:58,296 --> 00:14:00,506 Your phone, Peg. 214 00:14:00,590 --> 00:14:04,218 Well, kids, what do you say we give the company a little of our time? 215 00:14:04,302 --> 00:14:07,346 - Got any memos you want me to check? - There are a few, Miss Watson. 216 00:14:07,430 --> 00:14:09,598 - I'll come out. - Okay. 217 00:14:11,726 --> 00:14:14,061 Here they are, if you would. 218 00:14:14,395 --> 00:14:17,105 I'd say the Times index for this. 219 00:14:17,398 --> 00:14:19,024 The old Farmer's Almanac for this. 220 00:14:19,108 --> 00:14:21,318 If not, U.S. Weather Information Service. 221 00:14:21,402 --> 00:14:23,946 But check the Farmer's Almanac first and save time. 222 00:14:24,030 --> 00:14:26,031 This is from the Bible. 223 00:14:27,325 --> 00:14:29,201 Book of Amos, chapter one. 224 00:14:29,285 --> 00:14:30,744 Thank you. 225 00:14:40,588 --> 00:14:42,589 Reference. Miss Watson. 226 00:14:43,383 --> 00:14:45,133 Yes, yes, I have that right here. 227 00:14:45,218 --> 00:14:46,677 Certainly. It's no trouble. 228 00:14:46,761 --> 00:14:49,555 "By the shores of Gitchee Gumee, by the shining big sea waters, 229 00:14:49,639 --> 00:14:53,058 "stood the wigwam of Nakomis, daughter of the moon, Nakomis." 230 00:14:54,143 --> 00:14:56,395 Childhood? No, no. That comes a little farther down. 231 00:14:56,479 --> 00:14:58,564 "And he sang the song of children, 232 00:14:58,648 --> 00:15:00,232 "sang the song Nakomis taught him, 233 00:15:00,316 --> 00:15:02,067 "Wah-wah taysee, little firefly, 234 00:15:02,151 --> 00:15:03,777 "little flitting white-fire insect, 235 00:15:03,861 --> 00:15:05,946 "little dancing white-fire creature, 236 00:15:06,030 --> 00:15:07,281 "light me with your little candle 237 00:15:07,365 --> 00:15:11,076 "ere upon my bed I lay me, ere in sleep I close my eyelids"... 238 00:15:11,160 --> 00:15:13,078 Uh, you're welcome. 239 00:15:13,162 --> 00:15:15,747 - Here's that $5.00 I borrowed. - Thank you, Ruthie. 240 00:15:15,832 --> 00:15:19,084 You can keep it if you need it. I would gladly wait till payday. 241 00:15:19,168 --> 00:15:21,253 On the shores of Gitchee Gumee. 242 00:15:21,337 --> 00:15:23,297 James Whitcomb Riley. 243 00:15:23,673 --> 00:15:25,591 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 244 00:15:25,675 --> 00:15:27,217 bless him. 245 00:15:27,927 --> 00:15:31,096 I sharpened all your pencils, and the new manila envelopes are in there. 246 00:15:31,180 --> 00:15:32,556 Thank you, Ruthie. 247 00:15:32,640 --> 00:15:36,476 I'll be glad to stay overtime any night, if you have anything for me to do. 248 00:15:36,561 --> 00:15:38,395 You're certainly ambitious. 249 00:15:38,479 --> 00:15:41,106 Well, it was hard enough getting this job, and I want to keep it. 250 00:15:41,190 --> 00:15:43,817 Just get to learn the reference library, 251 00:15:43,901 --> 00:15:47,112 and I'll recommend you for a raise after the first of the year. 252 00:15:47,196 --> 00:15:50,032 - Thank you, Miss Watson. - You're welcome. 253 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:03,086 Peg, I can let you have that 10 you wanted now. 254 00:16:03,171 --> 00:16:06,548 Well, whenever you're through, come and get it. 255 00:16:06,924 --> 00:16:09,551 Well, the, uh, the physical setup is okay. 256 00:16:09,636 --> 00:16:11,553 - There's plenty of room. - Good. Good. 257 00:16:11,638 --> 00:16:14,640 However, the nature of the activity is such that the operation... 258 00:16:14,724 --> 00:16:17,559 will be different than anything that's ever been designed. 259 00:16:17,644 --> 00:16:20,312 - It's a fascinating problem. - Not impossible? 260 00:16:21,564 --> 00:16:24,191 No, no, no, I don't think so. 261 00:16:24,275 --> 00:16:27,569 No, we've made tremendous strides in this field. 262 00:16:27,904 --> 00:16:30,822 Visual read-offs are all centralized, miniaturized 263 00:16:30,907 --> 00:16:34,159 and set on schematic panels now. 264 00:16:34,243 --> 00:16:36,662 And then the... the data compiled 265 00:16:36,746 --> 00:16:39,665 is all automatically computed, 266 00:16:39,749 --> 00:16:42,668 and there's an automatic typewritten "panalog"... 267 00:16:42,752 --> 00:16:45,170 - You see, sir... - Now, now, now, please wait a minute. 268 00:16:45,254 --> 00:16:49,299 I don't understand one word you're saying, but it sounds great. 269 00:16:49,384 --> 00:16:53,136 If you say it can be done, that's good enough for me. 270 00:16:53,221 --> 00:16:57,140 I'd like to hang around that department for a couple of weeks, maybe a month, 271 00:16:57,225 --> 00:17:00,143 and get a comprehensive picture of its workings. 272 00:17:00,228 --> 00:17:02,145 Well, that's easily arranged. 273 00:17:02,230 --> 00:17:05,816 Get me Mike Cutler. He's in charge of that department. 274 00:17:05,900 --> 00:17:07,818 Uh, not Miss Watson? 275 00:17:07,902 --> 00:17:11,822 - Well, she runs it, but he's her boss. - Let's not bother with him. 276 00:17:11,906 --> 00:17:13,990 Don't get me Mike Cutler. 277 00:17:14,075 --> 00:17:16,993 Now, there's one thing I want you to promise me. 278 00:17:17,078 --> 00:17:20,497 Don't let the girls in Research know what you're doing. 279 00:17:20,581 --> 00:17:22,040 How's that? 280 00:17:22,125 --> 00:17:25,502 I don't want them to know anything about this big thing that's coming up. 281 00:17:25,586 --> 00:17:28,004 It's vital that it be kept a secret. 282 00:17:28,089 --> 00:17:31,842 Of course, it's almost impossible to keep anything a secret around here. 283 00:17:31,926 --> 00:17:34,511 So please, no matter what happens, 284 00:17:34,595 --> 00:17:36,513 don't answer any questions. 285 00:17:36,597 --> 00:17:38,849 What are they gonna think of me hanging around there? 286 00:17:38,933 --> 00:17:40,851 They'll think I'm a Peeping Tom. 287 00:17:40,935 --> 00:17:42,978 I don't care what they think. 288 00:17:43,062 --> 00:17:46,523 They're very smart, but this is one thing I don't want them to know. 289 00:17:46,607 --> 00:17:50,026 All right, all right. They won't hear about it from me. 290 00:17:50,111 --> 00:17:51,486 You know something? 291 00:17:51,571 --> 00:17:54,197 This office is bigger than the whole research department. 292 00:17:54,282 --> 00:17:55,532 Well, it's supposed to be. 293 00:17:55,616 --> 00:17:58,869 If the office of the president isn't big enough to impress the sponsors, 294 00:17:58,953 --> 00:18:02,456 then there's nothing for the girls down in Research to research. 295 00:18:02,540 --> 00:18:06,126 I have another office just like it on the 31st floor. 296 00:18:06,210 --> 00:18:08,754 - You want it? - No, no. No, thanks. 297 00:18:08,838 --> 00:18:12,174 You don't care whether you impress people or not, do you? 298 00:18:12,842 --> 00:18:16,011 Wait until you get my bill. You'll be impressed. 299 00:18:18,765 --> 00:18:20,682 It's on the desk, Peg. 300 00:18:20,767 --> 00:18:23,185 Thanks. Ooh, nice. 301 00:18:23,269 --> 00:18:26,938 - Is it for an occasion? - No... I don't know yet. 302 00:18:27,023 --> 00:18:31,276 It's for the dance that Mike is maybe going to ask me to on the 12th. 303 00:18:32,445 --> 00:18:36,782 When, as and if Mike Cutler asks you, do yourself a favor and be busy. 304 00:18:36,866 --> 00:18:40,786 That's why he always waits till the last minute... He knows you're always there. 305 00:18:40,870 --> 00:18:43,288 - You mean I'm too available? - Available? 306 00:18:43,372 --> 00:18:45,957 You're like an old coat that's hanging in his closet. 307 00:18:46,042 --> 00:18:48,460 Every time he reaches in, there you are. 308 00:18:48,544 --> 00:18:51,922 - Don't be there once. - He'd just buy himself a new coat. 309 00:18:52,006 --> 00:18:53,757 He's been wearing this one for seven years. 310 00:18:53,841 --> 00:18:57,344 - What makes you think he won't anyway? - Well, if he did, it... 311 00:18:58,721 --> 00:19:00,639 That would be awful, wouldn't it? 312 00:19:00,723 --> 00:19:02,390 Yes, it is. I know. 313 00:19:02,475 --> 00:19:05,143 You go along thinking tomorrow something wonderful's gonna happen. 314 00:19:05,228 --> 00:19:07,229 You're not gonna be alone anymore. 315 00:19:07,313 --> 00:19:09,481 And then one day you realize it's all over. 316 00:19:09,565 --> 00:19:11,566 You're out of circulation. 317 00:19:11,651 --> 00:19:15,570 It all happened, and you didn't even know when it happened. 318 00:19:15,655 --> 00:19:17,781 Well, when that day comes, 319 00:19:17,865 --> 00:19:20,075 we'll move in together and keep cats. 320 00:19:20,159 --> 00:19:23,203 I don't like cats. I like men, and so do you. 321 00:19:24,413 --> 00:19:25,831 Excuse me. 322 00:19:27,083 --> 00:19:28,500 Reference. Miss Watson. 323 00:19:28,626 --> 00:19:31,503 Bunny? Alice. Mr. Cutler's on his way down to see you. 324 00:19:31,587 --> 00:19:33,880 He is? Thanks, Alice. Thanks a lot. 325 00:19:33,965 --> 00:19:35,966 He's on his way down. 326 00:19:37,969 --> 00:19:40,095 Where's my lipstick? 327 00:19:40,429 --> 00:19:41,930 Darn! 328 00:19:42,431 --> 00:19:44,349 Where'd it get to? 329 00:19:44,433 --> 00:19:46,351 Peg. Peg, where's your lipstick? 330 00:19:46,435 --> 00:19:47,811 I'll get it. 331 00:19:47,895 --> 00:19:49,688 No, no, wait a minute. Here's mine. 332 00:19:49,772 --> 00:19:51,857 Mike's on his way to see me. Here's your dough. Get out. 333 00:19:51,941 --> 00:19:53,358 See me payday. 334 00:19:53,442 --> 00:19:56,361 - Did you hear anything I said? - Yes, darling, I heard every word. 335 00:19:56,445 --> 00:19:59,197 But I'm the faithful-as-a-bird-dog type. I can't be devious. 336 00:19:59,282 --> 00:20:00,740 All right, Lassie. 337 00:20:00,825 --> 00:20:04,244 But when he disappears, remember, you heard it on this channel first. 338 00:20:04,662 --> 00:20:06,454 Ohh... 339 00:20:16,465 --> 00:20:18,341 - Hello, Bunny. - Hello, Mike. 340 00:20:19,802 --> 00:20:22,012 Just a little something I took out on approval. 341 00:20:23,514 --> 00:20:26,433 I approve heartily. Makes your eyes look green and sexy. 342 00:20:26,517 --> 00:20:28,435 That's what the girl who waited on me said, 343 00:20:28,519 --> 00:20:30,061 but I thought she was just trying to make a sale. 344 00:20:30,146 --> 00:20:33,440 She was. She just happened to be speaking the truth. 345 00:20:33,524 --> 00:20:35,442 Mike, for the 500th time, 346 00:20:35,526 --> 00:20:37,527 there's a glass wall behind you. 347 00:20:37,612 --> 00:20:38,904 Who do you think you're kidding? 348 00:20:38,988 --> 00:20:41,239 Everybody knows you haven't got a brain in your head. 349 00:20:41,324 --> 00:20:43,575 The only way you keep your job is by being nice to me. 350 00:20:43,659 --> 00:20:47,245 - Well, a girl has to work. - Work? Oh, yes, work. 351 00:20:47,330 --> 00:20:50,248 Bunny, take a look at this financial report I drew up. 352 00:20:50,333 --> 00:20:53,126 I didn't wanna turn it in until you had a look at it. 353 00:20:53,210 --> 00:20:54,753 Sure. I'd be glad to. 354 00:20:54,837 --> 00:20:58,089 Take a look at projected expenditures. See if they look all right. 355 00:20:58,174 --> 00:20:59,591 Yes, I will. 356 00:20:59,675 --> 00:21:02,260 I don't know how I'd manage without you, Bunny. 357 00:21:02,345 --> 00:21:06,222 I've missed you. Feels like I haven't seen you in years. 358 00:21:06,307 --> 00:21:07,599 A week ago Monday. 359 00:21:07,683 --> 00:21:11,436 Well, the, uh, annual board meeting is coming up, 360 00:21:11,520 --> 00:21:15,106 and the boys upstairs have been moving in on me, putting on the pressure. 361 00:21:15,191 --> 00:21:17,609 Oh, it's just their annual war dance. 362 00:21:17,693 --> 00:21:19,611 I don't know why I get so nervous. 363 00:21:19,695 --> 00:21:23,406 I've been here long enough, you'd think I wouldn't let it get me. 364 00:21:23,491 --> 00:21:25,700 Mmm. They do that to you. 365 00:21:27,703 --> 00:21:30,330 - It's what I said before. - Hmm? 366 00:21:30,706 --> 00:21:32,457 Their annual war dance. 367 00:21:32,541 --> 00:21:33,792 Oh. 368 00:21:34,251 --> 00:21:36,711 Every year they have the same dance. 369 00:21:37,129 --> 00:21:39,756 By the way, they're having that dance at the country club on the... 370 00:21:39,840 --> 00:21:41,257 12th. Uh... 371 00:21:42,426 --> 00:21:44,636 You just happened to mention it one day. 372 00:21:44,720 --> 00:21:46,262 That's right. 373 00:21:46,347 --> 00:21:48,640 Good memory. You're terrific. 374 00:21:48,724 --> 00:21:52,811 No, it's just that I associate certain things with certain... other things. 375 00:21:52,895 --> 00:21:54,813 I should have asked you sooner. 376 00:21:54,897 --> 00:21:57,315 You didn't make another date, I hope. 377 00:21:57,400 --> 00:22:01,361 N... Uh... oh. I-I'd better look that up. 378 00:22:03,489 --> 00:22:05,824 - When did you say that was? - The 12th. 379 00:22:05,908 --> 00:22:08,410 That's on a, um, Saturday. 380 00:22:08,494 --> 00:22:10,036 Mmm-hmm. 381 00:22:10,246 --> 00:22:13,832 Ah. As it happens, I find I am free on that evening. 382 00:22:13,916 --> 00:22:15,500 Good. Good. Then you'll come? 383 00:22:15,584 --> 00:22:17,127 I'd love to, Mike. 384 00:22:17,211 --> 00:22:20,296 Oh, I'd better mark that down so that I don't forget it. 385 00:22:20,548 --> 00:22:21,673 Yes, you'd better do that. 386 00:22:25,344 --> 00:22:26,886 We'll have fun. 387 00:22:28,014 --> 00:22:29,431 Lots of fun. 388 00:22:32,727 --> 00:22:34,936 Mike, if you don't get out of here, I'll never get this done. 389 00:22:35,771 --> 00:22:37,230 Yes, ma'am. 390 00:22:37,314 --> 00:22:40,275 Give that a good going-over and send it up this afternoon. 391 00:22:40,359 --> 00:22:42,277 Or better yet, 392 00:22:42,361 --> 00:22:44,362 why don't you bring it up? 393 00:22:46,991 --> 00:22:48,616 I'll send it up. 394 00:22:49,660 --> 00:22:53,079 All right. Don't forget, we'll drive up to the club on the 11th. 395 00:22:53,164 --> 00:22:56,499 - The 12th, Mike. - 11th. You're coming for the weekend. 396 00:22:56,584 --> 00:22:58,084 - I am? - You are. 397 00:22:58,169 --> 00:22:59,461 Oh. 398 00:22:59,795 --> 00:23:02,839 Then if it snows, we can get in some skiing. 399 00:23:02,923 --> 00:23:06,259 And if it doesn't, we can just sit in front of the fire... 400 00:23:07,970 --> 00:23:09,471 and talk. 401 00:23:09,597 --> 00:23:11,473 - Hmm? - Mmm. 402 00:23:12,099 --> 00:23:14,601 - Bye. - Bye. 403 00:23:14,977 --> 00:23:18,563 Bye, girls. Always a pleasure seeing your freshly scrubbed, smiling faces. 404 00:23:18,647 --> 00:23:22,901 Remember our motto, be on time, do your work, be down in the bar at 5:30. 405 00:23:25,404 --> 00:23:28,740 Coffee break. Better hurry if we want to get a seat. 406 00:23:32,495 --> 00:23:33,912 Peg. 407 00:23:34,955 --> 00:23:38,166 - Save a seat for me. I'll be right down. - Okay. 408 00:23:39,835 --> 00:23:41,753 Oh, Peg! He asked me! 409 00:23:41,837 --> 00:23:43,755 Finally, he asked me! 410 00:23:43,839 --> 00:23:46,257 Oh, Bunny! Bunny, I'm so glad! 411 00:23:46,342 --> 00:23:50,261 - Did you set the date? - Well, it was always on the 12th of... 412 00:23:50,346 --> 00:23:52,263 - Date for what? - The wedding. 413 00:23:52,348 --> 00:23:55,266 What wedding? He invited me to the dance. 414 00:23:55,726 --> 00:23:58,269 For heaven's sake, what'd you expect me to think? 415 00:23:58,354 --> 00:24:01,773 "Oh, Peg, he asked me! Finally, he asked me!" 416 00:24:01,857 --> 00:24:05,401 Well, he also invited me for the weekend, Peg. 417 00:24:05,486 --> 00:24:08,404 Ladies and gentlemen, you have just listened to another episode 418 00:24:08,489 --> 00:24:11,407 in the life of Bunny Watson, spare tire. 419 00:24:12,493 --> 00:24:13,535 Oh! 420 00:24:19,625 --> 00:24:21,793 Reference. Miss Watson. 421 00:24:21,877 --> 00:24:23,878 Let me jot that down. 422 00:24:26,048 --> 00:24:28,133 Yes. Yes, I'm positive we've got that. 423 00:24:28,217 --> 00:24:30,218 Hold on a minute, please. 424 00:24:36,559 --> 00:24:38,393 Oh, dry up! 425 00:24:39,895 --> 00:24:41,062 I'll take the call. 426 00:24:41,147 --> 00:24:42,522 - Who's that? - Sumner. 427 00:24:42,606 --> 00:24:44,357 Oh. Thank you. 428 00:24:44,650 --> 00:24:47,569 Hello. Reference department. Sumner speaking. 429 00:24:48,654 --> 00:24:52,949 I'm afraid Miss Saylor isn't here at the moment. Can I help you? 430 00:24:53,450 --> 00:24:54,909 What's that? 431 00:24:55,369 --> 00:24:58,621 Uh, wait just a minute till I get a pencil, please. 432 00:25:14,346 --> 00:25:16,097 All right, shoot. 433 00:25:17,141 --> 00:25:18,766 Well, I... 434 00:25:19,977 --> 00:25:22,729 I mean, would you mind repeating that? 435 00:25:24,106 --> 00:25:26,482 39.95. Yes. 436 00:25:26,567 --> 00:25:28,359 Reduced, yes. 437 00:25:29,236 --> 00:25:31,863 Black velvet, strapless. 438 00:25:32,656 --> 00:25:34,657 With what kind of a scarf? 439 00:25:36,827 --> 00:25:38,203 Puce? 440 00:25:39,788 --> 00:25:42,123 I know how to spell it... P-U-C-E. 441 00:25:43,125 --> 00:25:44,542 Right. 442 00:25:44,627 --> 00:25:47,253 I'll tell her as soon as she comes in. 443 00:26:10,653 --> 00:26:12,153 Thanks a lot. 444 00:26:12,279 --> 00:26:14,447 Miss Watson, w-who is this? 445 00:26:16,325 --> 00:26:18,618 There she is. 446 00:26:18,702 --> 00:26:20,078 She's our trademark. 447 00:26:20,162 --> 00:26:23,248 She's been with the company since it first started 36 years ago. 448 00:26:23,332 --> 00:26:24,415 Huh. 449 00:26:24,500 --> 00:26:26,251 I'm not surprised you didn't recognize her. 450 00:26:26,335 --> 00:26:28,253 - She's changed her hair. - Aha. 451 00:26:28,337 --> 00:26:32,257 Yes, I do have it. I'll send it down by messenger. You're welcome. 452 00:26:32,341 --> 00:26:34,759 Uh, Miss Watson, are you free for lunch? 453 00:26:34,843 --> 00:26:38,096 - Lunch? Me and you? - Yes. Why? 454 00:26:38,180 --> 00:26:41,641 Is there some company policy that prohibits two people... 455 00:26:41,725 --> 00:26:43,643 No. No, no, no. 456 00:26:43,727 --> 00:26:46,521 Uh, I'll check my appointment book. 457 00:26:46,605 --> 00:26:47,814 Fine. 458 00:26:49,108 --> 00:26:51,025 I just remembered. I'm free. 459 00:26:51,110 --> 00:26:54,028 Oh, good, good. I've got a lot of questions to ask you. 460 00:26:54,113 --> 00:26:56,906 Lunch is as good a time as any to get 'em over with. 461 00:26:56,991 --> 00:26:58,950 - Quarter of one all right? - Fine. 462 00:26:59,034 --> 00:27:01,411 - I'll pick you up here. - Good. 463 00:27:17,553 --> 00:27:20,346 Say, Sadie, what time is it? 464 00:27:20,431 --> 00:27:22,432 Oh. Hmm. Thanks. 465 00:27:34,903 --> 00:27:36,321 - Hi. - Hi. 466 00:27:36,405 --> 00:27:38,906 - You being stood up? - Your guess is as good as mine. 467 00:27:38,991 --> 00:27:41,117 - All I know is, I'm starved. - Good. 468 00:27:41,243 --> 00:27:43,494 If he takes you to the Pavilion, try the chicken with truffles. 469 00:27:43,579 --> 00:27:46,331 - I hear it's marvelous. - Poulard truffee. 470 00:27:46,415 --> 00:27:48,833 I may eat myself right into next week. 471 00:27:48,917 --> 00:27:52,086 - Take your time. I'll mind the store. - Okay. 472 00:28:01,096 --> 00:28:03,806 Hello, Miss Watson. Am I late? Sorry. 473 00:28:04,975 --> 00:28:07,185 I was beginning to think I'd misunderstood you. 474 00:28:07,269 --> 00:28:09,395 Oh, no, no, no. Come on. 475 00:28:10,230 --> 00:28:12,231 Uh, tell me, Miss Watson, 476 00:28:12,316 --> 00:28:14,692 what training have you had for your job? 477 00:28:14,777 --> 00:28:16,694 Well, a college education, 478 00:28:16,779 --> 00:28:19,113 and after that a library course at Columbia. 479 00:28:19,198 --> 00:28:22,492 I was gonna take a PhD, but I ran out of money. 480 00:28:22,618 --> 00:28:25,536 Is this an interview? I mean, I would've had my hair done or something. 481 00:28:25,621 --> 00:28:28,039 No, no, no. Just getting the vital statistics. 482 00:28:28,123 --> 00:28:29,457 - Down? - No, thank you. 483 00:28:29,541 --> 00:28:30,875 Continue. 484 00:28:31,794 --> 00:28:35,171 Well, my parents were both teachers in the public school system, 485 00:28:35,255 --> 00:28:36,964 so we didn't have much money. 486 00:28:37,049 --> 00:28:40,802 Um, I've read every New York newspaper backward and forward... 487 00:28:40,886 --> 00:28:42,178 for the past 15 years. 488 00:28:42,262 --> 00:28:43,679 Mmm-hmm. 489 00:28:44,139 --> 00:28:46,974 I don't smoke. I only drink champagne when I'm lucky enough to get it. 490 00:28:47,059 --> 00:28:49,310 My hair is naturally natural. I live alone. 491 00:28:49,395 --> 00:28:51,813 - And so do you. - How do you know that? 492 00:28:51,897 --> 00:28:55,191 Because you're wearing one brown sock and one black one. 493 00:28:56,485 --> 00:28:58,820 You're right! 494 00:28:58,904 --> 00:29:01,322 If you lived with anybody, they would've told you. 495 00:29:01,407 --> 00:29:05,576 That's one of the advantages of living alone, nobody tells you anything. 496 00:29:05,661 --> 00:29:08,287 - Up? - Yes, yes. Thank you, thank you. 497 00:29:16,630 --> 00:29:18,047 Nice place. 498 00:29:18,632 --> 00:29:22,051 I found it the other day when I was in the building. 499 00:29:22,136 --> 00:29:25,721 - Have you been up here before? - Many times... in July. 500 00:29:26,640 --> 00:29:27,932 Lunch. 501 00:29:28,350 --> 00:29:32,645 Now, we have, uh, roast beef and ham and cheese. 502 00:29:32,980 --> 00:29:35,064 - You can have your choice. - Oh. 503 00:29:35,190 --> 00:29:36,774 A picnic. 504 00:29:36,859 --> 00:29:39,444 Ideal place for concentration. Isn't it? 505 00:29:39,820 --> 00:29:43,239 No waiters, no people, no telephones. 506 00:29:43,323 --> 00:29:45,241 No central heating. 507 00:29:45,325 --> 00:29:47,243 - Plenty of hot coffee. - Mmm. 508 00:29:47,327 --> 00:29:48,953 Have a seat. 509 00:29:49,037 --> 00:29:50,872 Thank you... Oh. 510 00:29:53,000 --> 00:29:56,419 Now, I have a kind of a personality questionnaire here. 511 00:29:56,503 --> 00:29:59,422 Some of these questions may seem a little silly to you, 512 00:29:59,506 --> 00:30:02,925 but you'd be surprised what they indicate about general intelligence 513 00:30:03,010 --> 00:30:04,927 and adaptability and so forth. 514 00:30:05,012 --> 00:30:07,263 And they may also be a bit of a tease for your memory. 515 00:30:07,347 --> 00:30:08,598 Oh. A tease, huh? 516 00:30:08,682 --> 00:30:11,934 Just answer the question, you know, without, uh, dw... 517 00:30:12,019 --> 00:30:15,313 - Don't dwell on the question. - Mmm-mmm. I won't. 518 00:30:16,565 --> 00:30:18,733 "Uh, often when we meet people for the first time, 519 00:30:18,817 --> 00:30:22,320 "some physical characteristic strikes us. 520 00:30:22,404 --> 00:30:25,448 "What is the first thing you notice in a person?" 521 00:30:25,532 --> 00:30:27,909 Whether the person is male or female. 522 00:30:31,330 --> 00:30:33,748 Uh, this is a little mathematical problem. 523 00:30:33,832 --> 00:30:35,249 Mmm-hmm. 524 00:30:35,834 --> 00:30:38,002 Oh, uh, celery and olives? 525 00:30:38,879 --> 00:30:41,380 Four olives, three pieces of celery. 526 00:30:42,716 --> 00:30:44,634 - Right. - Uh-huh. 527 00:30:44,718 --> 00:30:47,303 Uh, that doesn't happen to be the question. 528 00:30:47,387 --> 00:30:48,387 Oh. 529 00:30:50,015 --> 00:30:53,935 Now, "A train started out at Grand Central 530 00:30:54,019 --> 00:30:56,521 "with 17 passengers aboard and a crew of nine. 531 00:30:56,605 --> 00:31:00,775 "At 125th Street four got off and nine got on. 532 00:31:00,859 --> 00:31:03,778 "At White Plains, three got off and one got on. 533 00:31:04,613 --> 00:31:07,782 "At Chappaqua nine got off and four got on. 534 00:31:07,866 --> 00:31:09,659 "And at each successive stop thereafter 535 00:31:09,743 --> 00:31:14,288 "nobody got off, nobody got on till the train reached its next-to-the-last stop, 536 00:31:14,373 --> 00:31:17,917 "where five people got off and one got on. 537 00:31:18,126 --> 00:31:19,460 "Then it reached the terminal." 538 00:31:19,545 --> 00:31:22,338 That's easy. Eleven passengers and a crew of nine. 539 00:31:22,422 --> 00:31:25,007 Uh, w... That's not the question. 540 00:31:25,092 --> 00:31:26,592 I'm sorry. 541 00:31:28,303 --> 00:31:32,223 "How many people got off at Chappaqua?" 542 00:31:32,307 --> 00:31:33,558 Nine. 543 00:31:36,144 --> 00:31:38,312 - That's correct. - Yes, I know. 544 00:31:40,107 --> 00:31:43,693 Uh, would you mind telling me how you arrived at that conclusion? 545 00:31:43,777 --> 00:31:45,027 Spooky, isn't it? 546 00:31:45,112 --> 00:31:50,199 Did you notice that there are also nine letters in "Chappaqua"? 547 00:31:50,993 --> 00:31:53,244 Are you in the habit of associating words 548 00:31:53,328 --> 00:31:54,912 with the number of letters in them? 549 00:31:54,997 --> 00:31:57,915 I associate many things with many things. 550 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,917 I see. Hmm. 551 00:32:00,002 --> 00:32:04,714 Aren't you going to ask me how many people got off at White Plains? Three. 552 00:32:05,716 --> 00:32:08,134 But there are ten letters in White Plains. 553 00:32:08,218 --> 00:32:09,969 No. Eleven. 554 00:32:12,514 --> 00:32:14,348 But only three got off there. 555 00:32:14,516 --> 00:32:17,435 You see, I've only ever been to White Plains 556 00:32:17,519 --> 00:32:19,687 three times in my whole life. 557 00:32:20,564 --> 00:32:24,108 Well, supposing you'd only been there twice. 558 00:32:24,192 --> 00:32:27,111 But I wasn't. I was there three times. 559 00:32:27,195 --> 00:32:31,574 Aren't you gonna ask me how many people got on at Croton Falls? 560 00:32:33,452 --> 00:32:37,246 There is no Croton Falls mentioned at all in the question. 561 00:32:37,331 --> 00:32:40,416 No, but it is the next-to-the-last stop on that line. 562 00:32:40,500 --> 00:32:42,376 Anyway, one. 563 00:32:43,503 --> 00:32:47,340 - Aren't you cold? - No, no, don't worry. I never get cold. 564 00:32:47,424 --> 00:32:51,969 Now, do you notice anything unusual about the following sentence? 565 00:32:53,388 --> 00:32:56,724 "Able was I, ere I saw Elba." 566 00:32:59,978 --> 00:33:02,396 Um, no. 567 00:33:02,981 --> 00:33:03,981 But... 568 00:33:04,066 --> 00:33:08,235 I doubt that Napoleon ever said anything like that. 569 00:33:11,239 --> 00:33:14,283 Unless you mean because it's spelled the same way backward and forward. 570 00:33:14,368 --> 00:33:17,370 Is that what you meant? What do they call it? A... 571 00:33:17,454 --> 00:33:18,913 A palindrome. 572 00:33:18,997 --> 00:33:22,458 Mmm. I know another. "Madam, I'm Adam." 573 00:33:26,046 --> 00:33:28,839 I doubt if he ever said that. 574 00:33:31,551 --> 00:33:33,886 Now, I have three telephone numbers. 575 00:33:33,970 --> 00:33:36,597 I'm going to repeat them just once. 576 00:33:37,265 --> 00:33:40,184 - See if you can repeat them after me. - Mmm-hmm. 577 00:33:40,977 --> 00:33:42,978 - Are you ready? - Yeah. 578 00:33:44,731 --> 00:33:48,150 Plaza 2-3391. 579 00:33:48,235 --> 00:33:49,318 Hmm. 580 00:33:49,611 --> 00:33:52,363 Murray Hill 3-1099. 581 00:33:52,989 --> 00:33:56,492 Plaza 2-3931. 582 00:34:00,330 --> 00:34:01,831 Tough question? 583 00:34:03,542 --> 00:34:04,959 Mmm-mmm. 584 00:34:05,544 --> 00:34:07,128 Tough roast beef. 585 00:34:08,922 --> 00:34:12,007 Plaza 2-3391. 586 00:34:12,092 --> 00:34:14,301 Murray Hill 3-1099. 587 00:34:14,636 --> 00:34:17,304 And Plaza 2-3931. 588 00:34:22,144 --> 00:34:25,354 Would you mind telling me how you arrived at that? 589 00:34:25,522 --> 00:34:29,275 First is Plaza 2 with the year of the bank panic reversed. 590 00:34:29,359 --> 00:34:31,610 The second one is Murray Hill 3 591 00:34:31,695 --> 00:34:35,614 with, uh, 33 years after the date of the Norman conquest. 592 00:34:35,699 --> 00:34:37,408 And the last one is Plaza 2 593 00:34:37,492 --> 00:34:39,076 with the number the same as the first, 594 00:34:39,161 --> 00:34:41,412 second and third digits transposed. 595 00:34:41,496 --> 00:34:44,248 Except that there's something terribly wrong with that question. 596 00:34:44,332 --> 00:34:45,416 Mmm, really? 597 00:34:45,500 --> 00:34:48,502 I don't think there is any Plaza 2 exchange. 598 00:34:50,881 --> 00:34:52,256 Mmm-hmm. 599 00:34:52,632 --> 00:34:54,633 "What, if anything, is, uh, wron..." 600 00:34:56,136 --> 00:34:58,846 - Well, I guess we can skip that. - Mmm. 601 00:34:59,681 --> 00:35:00,765 Whew. 602 00:35:00,849 --> 00:35:02,933 Now, before asking you the next question, 603 00:35:03,018 --> 00:35:05,728 I must advise you it contains a trick. 604 00:35:06,146 --> 00:35:10,065 In order to see into the trick, I give you two words of advice: 605 00:35:10,692 --> 00:35:11,901 never assume. 606 00:35:11,985 --> 00:35:13,694 Don't worry. I won't. 607 00:35:14,196 --> 00:35:16,197 - Are you ready? - Mmm-hmm. 608 00:35:17,866 --> 00:35:20,367 "A detective broke into an apartment, 609 00:35:20,452 --> 00:35:23,746 "found Harry and Grace lying on the floor, dead." 610 00:35:23,830 --> 00:35:25,206 Mmm-hmm. 611 00:35:25,665 --> 00:35:28,584 "Beside them was a small pool of water 612 00:35:28,668 --> 00:35:30,461 "and some fragments of broken glass. 613 00:35:30,545 --> 00:35:33,380 "Above them, on a sofa looking down at them, was a pet cat, 614 00:35:33,465 --> 00:35:35,674 "his back arched. 615 00:35:36,426 --> 00:35:39,845 "The detective concluded, without further investigation, 616 00:35:39,930 --> 00:35:43,307 "that the victims had died of strangulation. 617 00:35:44,643 --> 00:35:47,728 "How was this conclusion possible?" 618 00:35:49,731 --> 00:35:51,732 Never assume, hmm? 619 00:35:53,318 --> 00:35:54,527 Never assume. 620 00:35:55,987 --> 00:35:57,822 Yeah, well, 621 00:35:58,281 --> 00:36:00,908 the only thing I'm assuming is that, uh, 622 00:36:00,992 --> 00:36:02,993 Harry and Grace were... 623 00:36:04,621 --> 00:36:05,913 Hey. 624 00:36:06,748 --> 00:36:08,290 Were Harry and Grace... 625 00:36:08,375 --> 00:36:09,458 Oh, no, it's too silly. 626 00:36:09,543 --> 00:36:11,836 Were Harry and Grace goldfish? 627 00:36:15,549 --> 00:36:17,424 No. They weren't. 628 00:36:18,051 --> 00:36:20,594 They were rare tropical fish. 629 00:36:20,846 --> 00:36:21,846 Like you. 630 00:36:24,808 --> 00:36:27,685 How did your machine do on this test? 631 00:36:28,311 --> 00:36:30,396 No machine can evaluate... 632 00:36:31,106 --> 00:36:33,399 How'd you happen to ask that question? 633 00:36:33,483 --> 00:36:36,110 Oh, I did a little research on you. 634 00:36:36,611 --> 00:36:37,903 - Oh. - Mmm-hmm. 635 00:36:37,988 --> 00:36:41,866 You were born in Columbus, Ohio on May 22. That makes you a Gemini. 636 00:36:41,950 --> 00:36:44,535 You're a graduate of M.I.T. with a PhD in Science. 637 00:36:44,619 --> 00:36:46,912 You're a Phi Beta Kappa, although you don't wear your key, 638 00:36:46,997 --> 00:36:49,915 which means either that you're modest or that you lost it. 639 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,542 You spent World War II in Greenland 640 00:36:51,626 --> 00:36:55,421 working on something so top secret that even I couldn't find out about it. 641 00:36:55,505 --> 00:36:59,550 You're one of the leading exponents of the electronic brain in this country 642 00:36:59,634 --> 00:37:03,679 and the inventor of an electronic brain machine called EMMARAC, 643 00:37:03,763 --> 00:37:07,683 the Electromagnetic Memory and Research Arithmetical Calculator. 644 00:37:07,934 --> 00:37:10,394 That's all I found out so far, but I only had half an hour. 645 00:37:12,397 --> 00:37:14,690 A very rare tropical fish. 646 00:37:14,816 --> 00:37:16,191 Thank you. 647 00:37:18,403 --> 00:37:20,988 Did you ever see one of these electronic brains work? 648 00:37:21,114 --> 00:37:23,115 - EMMARAC, for example? - Yeah. Yeah. 649 00:37:23,199 --> 00:37:26,410 Just this morning, as a matter of fact, I saw a demonstration at IBM. 650 00:37:26,494 --> 00:37:29,371 Oh? Did you see it translate Russian into Chinese? 651 00:37:29,456 --> 00:37:32,750 Yeah. I saw it do everything. Frightening. 652 00:37:32,834 --> 00:37:35,294 Gave me the feeling that maybe, just maybe, 653 00:37:35,378 --> 00:37:37,254 people were a little bit outmoded. 654 00:37:37,339 --> 00:37:41,050 Mmm. Wouldn't surprise me a bit if they stopped making them. 655 00:37:48,183 --> 00:37:49,683 Thanks, Don. 656 00:37:50,060 --> 00:37:51,685 Hello, Smithers. 657 00:37:51,770 --> 00:37:53,938 - Say, Miss Watson... - How's everything in Legal? 658 00:37:54,022 --> 00:37:58,859 You haven't been to see me for a long time. Isn't there any new gossip? 659 00:37:58,944 --> 00:38:01,236 None of the vice presidents getting divorces or anything? 660 00:38:01,321 --> 00:38:03,197 No. But I heard... 661 00:38:03,990 --> 00:38:06,617 I heard something that concerns you, personally. 662 00:38:06,701 --> 00:38:08,327 - You did? - Yeah. 663 00:38:08,411 --> 00:38:10,788 You haven't heard I'm engaged to be married, have you? 664 00:38:10,872 --> 00:38:12,331 No! Are you? 665 00:38:12,415 --> 00:38:17,378 No. And if you ever hear anything like that, you come and tell me right away. 666 00:38:17,712 --> 00:38:20,631 And be sure you get the name of the man too. 667 00:38:20,715 --> 00:38:22,132 I, uh... 668 00:38:22,717 --> 00:38:25,302 - I was down in Personnel this morning. - You were where? 669 00:38:25,387 --> 00:38:27,304 - Personnel. On the ninth floor. - Oh. 670 00:38:27,389 --> 00:38:31,266 And while I was in there, they sent down from Mr. Azae's office for your... 671 00:38:32,894 --> 00:38:34,812 for your personnel file. 672 00:38:34,896 --> 00:38:36,021 - They did? - Yeah. 673 00:38:36,106 --> 00:38:39,149 And you know, when they send for those personnel folders, 674 00:38:39,234 --> 00:38:42,945 it generally means they're adding up the severance pay. 675 00:38:44,864 --> 00:38:48,117 I didn't want to worry you or anything, Miss Watson. 676 00:38:48,201 --> 00:38:50,244 Oh. Oh, no. I know you didn't. 677 00:38:50,328 --> 00:38:52,746 - Just thought I ought to tell you. - Yeah, thanks. 678 00:38:52,831 --> 00:38:54,707 Yeah. Anytime. 679 00:39:01,381 --> 00:39:03,007 I thought you'd never get back. 680 00:39:03,091 --> 00:39:04,800 Do you know what Richard Sumner's doing? 681 00:39:04,884 --> 00:39:07,386 Yeah. He's up on the roof feeding the pigeons. 682 00:39:07,470 --> 00:39:09,555 - No, do you know what he's doing here? - What? 683 00:39:09,639 --> 00:39:12,850 He's trying to replace us all with a mechanical brain! 684 00:39:12,934 --> 00:39:15,102 He's under special assignment to Azae 685 00:39:15,186 --> 00:39:17,813 to see if EMMARAC can be adapted to this department. 686 00:39:17,897 --> 00:39:21,025 - That means the end of us all! - Peg, Peg, calm down. 687 00:39:21,109 --> 00:39:23,318 No machine can do our job. 688 00:39:23,403 --> 00:39:25,779 That's what they said in Payroll. 689 00:39:26,072 --> 00:39:28,490 - Did he design the machine in Payroll? - Yes! 690 00:39:28,575 --> 00:39:30,868 And as soon as it was installed, half the department disappeared! 691 00:39:30,952 --> 00:39:33,871 Well, the machine in Payroll is just a calculator. 692 00:39:33,955 --> 00:39:35,789 They can't build a machine to do our job. 693 00:39:35,874 --> 00:39:38,292 There are too many cross-references in this place. 694 00:39:38,376 --> 00:39:42,504 I'd match my memory against any machine's any day, and yours. 695 00:39:42,589 --> 00:39:45,090 Now, Peg, the worst thing that can happen 696 00:39:45,175 --> 00:39:46,842 is for us to get panicky. 697 00:39:46,926 --> 00:39:51,555 - So let's not tell Ruthie and Sylvia. - Not tell them? 698 00:39:51,639 --> 00:39:54,516 They're at union headquarters right now to see if there's a law against this. 699 00:39:54,601 --> 00:39:56,518 There is a law against it. 700 00:39:56,603 --> 00:39:57,895 There's my phone. 701 00:39:59,564 --> 00:40:02,191 - Don't lose it. It's my only copy. - Yes, Miss Watson. 702 00:40:02,275 --> 00:40:03,776 Thank you. 703 00:40:06,821 --> 00:40:08,072 - Hi, Kenny. - Hi. 704 00:40:08,156 --> 00:40:10,240 Mr. Sumner, here's that file you wanted. 705 00:40:10,325 --> 00:40:13,410 They asked if you'd please return it to Personnel as soon as you're finished. 706 00:40:13,495 --> 00:40:15,037 Thank you. 707 00:40:32,680 --> 00:40:34,598 Reference department. Miss Blair. 708 00:40:34,682 --> 00:40:37,101 Sylvia? Cathy. Coffee break. Coming down? 709 00:40:37,185 --> 00:40:39,103 Well, uh, no. 710 00:40:39,187 --> 00:40:42,106 Not under the present sign of the zodiac. 711 00:40:42,190 --> 00:40:45,109 You see, uh, Gemini is at war with Sagittarius, 712 00:40:45,193 --> 00:40:48,612 and this means that all signs are hostile at the present 713 00:40:48,696 --> 00:40:51,615 and continued alertness should be the order of the day. 714 00:40:51,699 --> 00:40:53,617 Oh. The brain is there, hmm? 715 00:40:53,701 --> 00:40:55,619 Well, see you later. 716 00:40:55,703 --> 00:40:58,580 You're quite welcome. Call us anytime. 717 00:41:08,258 --> 00:41:10,300 Costello department. Miss Reference speaking. 718 00:41:10,385 --> 00:41:12,302 I mean, Miss Reference Department. Costell... 719 00:41:12,387 --> 00:41:14,304 Oh, you know what I mean. 720 00:41:14,389 --> 00:41:16,807 The traditional Thanksgiving song? 721 00:41:16,891 --> 00:41:19,560 Well, one of them is "Over the River and Through the Woods." 722 00:41:19,644 --> 00:41:20,978 - Bunny. - What? 723 00:41:21,062 --> 00:41:25,440 Mike Cutler's waiting in your office for you. With flowers, yet. 724 00:41:26,234 --> 00:41:27,818 - How do I look? - Too good for him. 725 00:41:27,902 --> 00:41:30,612 If any of you have questions, you'd better get them together. 726 00:41:30,697 --> 00:41:33,323 I'm leaving at 4:00 to have my hair done. 727 00:41:34,659 --> 00:41:36,160 Oh. 728 00:41:37,245 --> 00:41:38,579 Mike. 729 00:41:38,663 --> 00:41:40,581 They're lovely. 730 00:41:40,665 --> 00:41:41,832 You're an angel. 731 00:41:41,916 --> 00:41:42,916 You'd, uh... 732 00:41:43,001 --> 00:41:45,878 better read the card first. 733 00:41:46,004 --> 00:41:47,379 Oh. 734 00:41:48,256 --> 00:41:50,299 - We're not going. - I'm sorry. 735 00:41:50,383 --> 00:41:51,925 And you're all packed too. 736 00:41:52,010 --> 00:41:53,468 - Where? - Chicago. 737 00:41:53,553 --> 00:41:55,220 - When? - Tonight. 738 00:41:55,305 --> 00:41:57,139 When you work for a network, you have to expect... 739 00:41:57,223 --> 00:41:59,016 This sort of thing. 740 00:41:59,100 --> 00:42:00,642 Can't say I'm not used to it. 741 00:42:00,727 --> 00:42:03,979 - We didn't make it last year either? - Miami. 742 00:42:04,856 --> 00:42:06,773 I remember because you, uh... 743 00:42:06,858 --> 00:42:08,942 You brought me back a bikini. 744 00:42:09,027 --> 00:42:10,861 It was awfully flattering of you, Mike. 745 00:42:10,945 --> 00:42:14,239 I'm sick about it, Bunny, but I couldn't say to Azae, 746 00:42:14,324 --> 00:42:17,409 "I'm sorry, but I can't go with you because I have a date with Bunny." 747 00:42:17,493 --> 00:42:20,913 - You're going with Azae? - Uh-huh. 748 00:42:21,164 --> 00:42:23,665 He could've asked Pendleton or North or half a dozen other guys. 749 00:42:23,750 --> 00:42:25,751 But he didn't. Just me. 750 00:42:26,294 --> 00:42:27,794 I think you're moving up, boy. 751 00:42:27,879 --> 00:42:30,380 Thanks to you. That financial report had a lot to do with this. 752 00:42:30,465 --> 00:42:32,883 I got quite a few compliments on it. 753 00:42:32,967 --> 00:42:35,302 Remind me to louse it up next year. 754 00:42:35,386 --> 00:42:36,720 Here. 755 00:42:38,306 --> 00:42:41,225 For a rising young executive. 756 00:42:41,309 --> 00:42:44,728 Bunny, why don't you drive out to the airport with me? 757 00:42:44,812 --> 00:42:46,146 Oh... 758 00:42:46,981 --> 00:42:48,899 No, um, 759 00:42:48,983 --> 00:42:50,567 I don't think so. 760 00:42:50,652 --> 00:42:53,612 All those people flying away, and... 761 00:42:53,988 --> 00:42:56,573 me just sitting there, sitting. 762 00:42:56,658 --> 00:42:58,575 No, I don't think so. 763 00:42:58,660 --> 00:42:59,910 Well, I guess I'll... 764 00:42:59,994 --> 00:43:01,536 I'll leave a light burning in the window for you. 765 00:43:01,621 --> 00:43:05,165 It won't have to burn long. I'll be back before Christmas. 766 00:43:07,543 --> 00:43:09,795 Look for me in your stocking. 767 00:43:13,007 --> 00:43:15,425 - Bye, Mike. - Good-bye, Bunny. 768 00:43:51,671 --> 00:43:54,172 Hey! Let me out! 769 00:43:54,257 --> 00:43:56,258 - Who's that? - Sumner! 770 00:43:56,342 --> 00:43:57,884 Oh, dear. 771 00:43:57,969 --> 00:44:00,971 I didn't know you were still there. 772 00:44:01,055 --> 00:44:03,640 I thought you'd gone home hours ago. 773 00:44:03,725 --> 00:44:05,892 - I'm sorry. - Oh, thanks. Thanks. 774 00:44:05,977 --> 00:44:08,979 I, uh, I got up there behind the book stall. 775 00:44:09,063 --> 00:44:12,190 I was reading. I didn't realize how late it was. 776 00:44:13,735 --> 00:44:15,485 Thanks. Here, let me help you. 777 00:44:15,570 --> 00:44:18,238 Oh, that's nice. Thank you very much. 778 00:44:23,077 --> 00:44:25,495 Oh. Good evening. 779 00:44:25,580 --> 00:44:26,913 - Good evening. - Hello, Smithers. 780 00:44:26,998 --> 00:44:29,833 - Ah. Very pretty flowers. - Thank you. 781 00:44:30,710 --> 00:44:33,128 You going away for the weekend? 782 00:44:33,421 --> 00:44:35,505 - No, just home. - Oh. 783 00:44:35,590 --> 00:44:38,508 I was going to wish you better weather, but if you're just going home 784 00:44:38,593 --> 00:44:41,595 there's really no reason to do so, is there? 785 00:44:53,274 --> 00:44:54,775 Oh! 786 00:44:56,110 --> 00:44:59,029 - I'll get a taxi. - Oh, wait a minute, Mr. Sumner. 787 00:44:59,113 --> 00:45:01,740 - Which way are you going? - 75th, just off Lexington. 788 00:45:01,824 --> 00:45:04,034 Oh, well, I can give you a lift, if you like. 789 00:45:04,118 --> 00:45:06,411 My wife is picking me up in the car. 790 00:45:06,496 --> 00:45:10,165 Her mother came in today from Chattanooga, and Myra had to meet her. 791 00:45:10,249 --> 00:45:12,834 Oh, you sure we won't be putting you out? 792 00:45:12,919 --> 00:45:15,837 Oh, no, no, no. We go across the Triboro Bridge. 793 00:45:15,922 --> 00:45:18,382 - That'd be wonderful. - Oh, there's Myra now! 794 00:45:18,466 --> 00:45:20,884 - Let me help you. - Thank you. 795 00:45:21,386 --> 00:45:24,304 Hey, Myra! Myra! 796 00:45:24,389 --> 00:45:27,849 Bradley Smithers, I've been around this block six times! 797 00:45:27,934 --> 00:45:29,142 Hello, Mother Hewitt. 798 00:45:29,227 --> 00:45:31,728 You don't mind dropping a couple of my coworkers, do you? 799 00:45:31,813 --> 00:45:34,314 - Oh, Brad! - All right. Come on! 800 00:45:34,399 --> 00:45:36,983 - This is Miss Watson. - How do you do? 801 00:45:37,068 --> 00:45:39,986 - Oh, then you must be Mr. Cutler. - No. Sumner. 802 00:45:40,071 --> 00:45:42,989 - Sum... I thought you told me she was... - Ixnay, ixnay. 803 00:45:43,074 --> 00:45:44,783 Here, Mother. 804 00:45:45,076 --> 00:45:47,744 Flowers! Oh, thank you, son! They're lovely! 805 00:45:47,829 --> 00:45:49,579 Oh, but, Mother... 806 00:45:58,881 --> 00:46:00,632 Here we are. Here we go. 807 00:46:00,716 --> 00:46:02,759 Here we go. Here we are. 808 00:46:02,844 --> 00:46:04,553 - Thanks. - Thank you very much! 809 00:46:04,637 --> 00:46:07,055 - Thank you, Mr. Smithers. - You're quite welcome. 810 00:46:07,140 --> 00:46:09,266 - And have a nice weekend. - We'll have a lovely time. 811 00:46:09,350 --> 00:46:11,059 - You too. - Thanks. We will. 812 00:46:11,853 --> 00:46:13,395 Good night. 813 00:46:14,063 --> 00:46:15,397 - Wait a minute! - What? 814 00:46:15,481 --> 00:46:17,399 Wrong bag. This is hers. 815 00:46:17,483 --> 00:46:20,402 Oh, for Pete's sake! Billy, you gave him your grandmother's bag! 816 00:46:20,486 --> 00:46:22,904 - I'm awfully sorry! - Here, take this bag. 817 00:46:22,989 --> 00:46:26,783 - Terribly sorry. - Close that door! We're getting soaked! 818 00:46:26,868 --> 00:46:29,327 Oh, will you shut up! 819 00:46:32,373 --> 00:46:33,957 Do you live anywhere near here? 820 00:46:34,041 --> 00:46:37,335 As a matter of fact, I live a little farther up Lexington. 821 00:46:37,420 --> 00:46:41,298 But I wanted to get out here so I wouldn't spoil Smithers's fun. 822 00:46:44,093 --> 00:46:45,635 No, it's full. 823 00:46:45,720 --> 00:46:47,804 Darling, you'll never get a cab. 824 00:46:47,889 --> 00:46:49,806 Maybe I can get one up at the corner. 825 00:46:49,891 --> 00:46:52,809 We're gonna be the top item on the Grapevine Gazette anyway, 826 00:46:52,894 --> 00:46:54,853 so come on up and eat with me. 827 00:46:54,937 --> 00:46:57,731 - Oh, no, I don't want to be any... - Don't be silly. Come on. 828 00:46:57,815 --> 00:47:01,359 - Sure it won't be any bother? - Not a bit. Not a bit. 829 00:47:02,111 --> 00:47:04,571 It's no trouble at all. I have plenty of food in the freezer. 830 00:47:04,655 --> 00:47:07,032 Just put those down anywhere. 831 00:47:08,409 --> 00:47:10,327 Ah, nice place. 832 00:47:10,411 --> 00:47:13,830 You'll catch pneumonia if I don't get you out of those wet things. 833 00:47:13,915 --> 00:47:16,833 What would you suggest I change to, your pajamas? 834 00:47:16,918 --> 00:47:18,835 No, I have just the thing. Come on. 835 00:47:18,920 --> 00:47:21,838 It's not that I'm living with a man who happens to be out of town at the moment. 836 00:47:21,923 --> 00:47:24,424 It's just that I do my Christmas shopping early. 837 00:47:24,509 --> 00:47:28,303 Let me see. One of these is a man's robe. 838 00:47:28,930 --> 00:47:30,805 Here it is. 839 00:47:30,890 --> 00:47:32,265 Ah, yes. 840 00:47:32,642 --> 00:47:34,809 What's the matter? 841 00:47:34,894 --> 00:47:37,812 I was just thinking Smithers would love this. 842 00:47:37,897 --> 00:47:39,814 You can change in there. 843 00:47:39,899 --> 00:47:41,816 Try not to get it wet. 844 00:47:41,901 --> 00:47:45,320 - I have to give it to somebody else. - Yes, ma'am. 845 00:47:45,404 --> 00:47:47,822 I don't know what we'll do about your feet. 846 00:47:47,907 --> 00:47:50,075 I didn't buy anybody slippers. 847 00:47:51,244 --> 00:47:53,662 What about my galoshes? 848 00:47:54,205 --> 00:47:56,373 Goulash? Oh, great! 849 00:47:56,916 --> 00:47:59,376 - Mr. Sumner! - Yes? 850 00:47:59,460 --> 00:48:02,879 Do you mind if I ask you a very important question? 851 00:48:02,964 --> 00:48:04,965 No, no. Go ahead. 852 00:48:06,676 --> 00:48:08,927 How do you like your chicken fried? 853 00:48:09,554 --> 00:48:11,888 I never heard of it being made with chicken. 854 00:48:11,973 --> 00:48:15,058 - What? - Goulash. 855 00:48:15,643 --> 00:48:17,561 What about goulash? 856 00:48:18,354 --> 00:48:19,563 What did you say? 857 00:48:19,647 --> 00:48:22,566 I said, how do you like your chicken fried? 858 00:48:22,650 --> 00:48:26,069 I said, I never heard of it being made with chi... 859 00:48:26,487 --> 00:48:30,073 - Are we going to have fried chicken? - Yeah. 860 00:48:30,157 --> 00:48:33,076 Oh, that's even better. I like that better. 861 00:48:33,160 --> 00:48:35,078 Better than what? 862 00:48:35,162 --> 00:48:36,621 Goulash. 863 00:48:37,748 --> 00:48:40,709 Oh. Well, yeah. So do I. 864 00:48:43,379 --> 00:48:45,213 This dinner is white tie, isn't it? 865 00:48:45,298 --> 00:48:47,215 White tie and bathrobe. 866 00:48:47,300 --> 00:48:49,718 Now, how do you like your chicken fried? 867 00:48:49,802 --> 00:48:53,096 Well, salt and pepper mixed in with the flour, throw it in a paper bag, 868 00:48:53,180 --> 00:48:54,723 toss in the chicken, shake it up. 869 00:48:54,807 --> 00:48:56,391 How would you like me to show you how to make it? 870 00:48:56,475 --> 00:48:57,851 I'd like it very much. 871 00:48:57,935 --> 00:49:01,688 Right in there, off the living room. I'll be right with you. 872 00:49:21,792 --> 00:49:23,293 Mmm. 873 00:49:27,590 --> 00:49:29,257 Mmm-mmm. 874 00:49:29,342 --> 00:49:32,260 I'm sorry I can't offer you any more chicken. 875 00:49:32,845 --> 00:49:35,263 Next time, have three. 876 00:49:35,348 --> 00:49:38,433 I must say, it's very special. What's your secret? 877 00:49:38,517 --> 00:49:41,394 Oh, a great chef never divulges. 878 00:49:42,521 --> 00:49:45,607 There's another secret that I'm much more interested in... 879 00:49:45,691 --> 00:49:48,943 Your report to Mr. Azae on my department. 880 00:49:49,028 --> 00:49:50,320 Don't know about that yet. 881 00:49:50,404 --> 00:49:52,947 Then you admit that no machine can do our work. 882 00:49:53,032 --> 00:49:55,950 You and EMMARAC have something in common... You're single-minded. 883 00:49:56,035 --> 00:49:58,953 You go on relentlessly trying to get the answer 884 00:49:59,038 --> 00:50:01,122 to whatever it is you're trying to get the answer to. 885 00:50:01,207 --> 00:50:03,416 What does she do when she doesn't get the answer? 886 00:50:03,501 --> 00:50:04,959 Mmm, very sensitive. 887 00:50:05,044 --> 00:50:08,963 If she becomes frustrated, her whole magnetic circuit is liable to go out. 888 00:50:09,423 --> 00:50:12,884 Something like that is happening to me. 889 00:50:14,220 --> 00:50:17,138 Say, do you smell something burning? 890 00:50:17,223 --> 00:50:21,267 No, no... Oh, I think that's your kitchen. 891 00:50:21,352 --> 00:50:23,353 - You need a new ventilator. - Oh. 892 00:50:23,437 --> 00:50:26,147 Are you serving dessert, ma'am? And if so, what? 893 00:50:26,232 --> 00:50:28,983 - I'm serving floating island. - Floating island? 894 00:50:29,068 --> 00:50:31,236 Yeah. 895 00:50:31,320 --> 00:50:32,987 I wonder who that could be. 896 00:50:33,072 --> 00:50:35,990 Uh, would you like me to go into the... 897 00:50:36,075 --> 00:50:38,493 Oh, don't be ridiculous. 898 00:50:38,577 --> 00:50:39,953 We're a couple of adults. 899 00:50:40,037 --> 00:50:43,039 - I'll get the dessert. - Thank you. It's in the icebox. 900 00:50:48,504 --> 00:50:50,714 - Mike! - Hiya, Bunny. 901 00:50:50,798 --> 00:50:53,550 Planes are all grounded. How do you like that? 902 00:50:53,634 --> 00:50:55,218 For heaven's sake. 903 00:50:55,302 --> 00:50:59,139 - Raining here and snowing in Chicago. - My, you don't say. 904 00:50:59,223 --> 00:51:01,808 I know it's late, but aren't you going to invite me in? 905 00:51:01,892 --> 00:51:04,436 Oh, sure. Sure, go on in. 906 00:51:04,520 --> 00:51:08,815 Ah! Dinner and a fire going. How lucky can a guy get? 907 00:51:12,111 --> 00:51:15,029 You two know each other, don't you? 908 00:51:15,114 --> 00:51:16,865 - Sure. - Mmm-hmm. 909 00:51:17,324 --> 00:51:20,076 Just having dessert. Won't you join us? There's plenty. 910 00:51:20,161 --> 00:51:22,662 - Just coffee. - Sit down. 911 00:51:24,498 --> 00:51:28,918 I'll, uh... I'll get another cup. Won't be a second. 912 00:51:31,297 --> 00:51:34,340 I, uh, suppose I should have called first. 913 00:51:34,425 --> 00:51:36,426 Yes. Do that next time. 914 00:51:41,974 --> 00:51:44,225 Uh, did I miss something? 915 00:51:44,310 --> 00:51:47,896 No, no, Mr. Cutler was saying that he should have phoned before dropping in. 916 00:51:47,980 --> 00:51:50,732 I said that I thought perhaps he should have, too. 917 00:51:50,816 --> 00:51:51,941 Thank you. 918 00:51:52,026 --> 00:51:55,236 It never occurred to me that anybody'd be here. 919 00:51:56,363 --> 00:51:57,989 Thank you. 920 00:51:58,699 --> 00:52:01,451 Still, uh... Still raining out, Cutler? 921 00:52:01,535 --> 00:52:03,369 Why, Sumner? Are you waiting for it to stop? 922 00:52:03,454 --> 00:52:06,122 No. No, no. Sugar? 923 00:52:09,043 --> 00:52:11,127 - Cream? - No. 924 00:52:16,217 --> 00:52:18,635 You know, being this civilized is ridiculous. 925 00:52:18,719 --> 00:52:21,304 I mean, this looks fairly primitive to me, 926 00:52:21,388 --> 00:52:24,682 unless, of course, there's some other explanation. 927 00:52:25,226 --> 00:52:30,063 - Other than what? - Oh, uh, it's very easy to explain. 928 00:52:30,606 --> 00:52:33,608 I hope so. It looks pretty odd. 929 00:52:35,528 --> 00:52:37,487 I am beginning to get mad. 930 00:52:37,571 --> 00:52:39,781 You are beginning to get mad? 931 00:52:40,074 --> 00:52:44,828 What right had you to come barging in, making noises like an outraged bull? 932 00:52:44,912 --> 00:52:48,081 I wasn't making noises. I was thinking them, but I wasn't making them. 933 00:52:48,165 --> 00:52:50,333 - Well, they were... - Oh, come on. Come on. 934 00:52:50,417 --> 00:52:53,002 After all, it is very simple to explain. 935 00:52:53,087 --> 00:52:55,839 If there's going to be any explanation, I'd like to get it from Bunny. 936 00:52:55,923 --> 00:52:58,341 - Nothing here needs explaining. - Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! 937 00:52:58,425 --> 00:53:01,094 I've never been in such an idiotic position. 938 00:53:01,178 --> 00:53:04,848 Now, after all, it was raining outside. I got caught in the rain, 939 00:53:04,932 --> 00:53:09,018 and Bunny... that is, Miss Watson... invited me upstairs to get dry. 940 00:53:09,103 --> 00:53:12,355 The robe is not mine. It was just a Christmas present she happened to get 941 00:53:12,439 --> 00:53:16,526 for some fellow who has the initials M.C.... M.C. ! 942 00:53:18,237 --> 00:53:20,113 Well, like it? 943 00:53:23,325 --> 00:53:26,452 I hope you do. I can't take it back. 944 00:53:26,537 --> 00:53:28,538 I embroidered those initials myself. 945 00:53:28,622 --> 00:53:31,708 - You going to eat your floating island? - I certainly am. 946 00:53:31,792 --> 00:53:34,502 Mmm. Delicious. 947 00:53:36,130 --> 00:53:38,172 - I don't get it. - Absolutely delicious. 948 00:53:38,257 --> 00:53:40,592 I don't get it. You're not the Bunny I know at all. 949 00:53:40,676 --> 00:53:42,302 No, I'm not. 950 00:53:44,513 --> 00:53:48,683 You think I'm just an old coat in your closet. That shows how much you know. 951 00:53:48,767 --> 00:53:51,227 There's a constant stream of men in and out of here. 952 00:53:51,312 --> 00:53:53,229 I can't get them out of my hair. 953 00:53:53,314 --> 00:53:56,357 See? There's another one. 954 00:53:56,775 --> 00:54:00,445 Shall Cutler and I go into the bedroom, or are we all three adults here? 955 00:54:00,529 --> 00:54:04,490 Oh, shut up. Come on in! Come in! 956 00:54:10,080 --> 00:54:12,206 Hello. What are you doing here? 957 00:54:12,291 --> 00:54:15,209 You're supposed to be on your way to Chic... 958 00:54:16,128 --> 00:54:18,671 I don't know what you're supposed to be. 959 00:54:18,756 --> 00:54:21,007 I got caught in the rain. 960 00:54:21,091 --> 00:54:23,009 Well, I guess I better put my clothes on. 961 00:54:23,093 --> 00:54:27,013 I left them in the bedroom. Oh, I'm sorry, Bunny. 962 00:54:27,890 --> 00:54:31,059 As a matter of fact, I left them in the bathroom. 963 00:54:36,273 --> 00:54:39,192 - Peg, would you mind? - Oh, not at all. 964 00:54:41,528 --> 00:54:43,029 Do I smell something burning? 965 00:54:44,615 --> 00:54:46,824 The kitchen needs a new ventilator. 966 00:54:51,747 --> 00:54:55,166 I should've called before I dropped in, but the last thing I expected... 967 00:54:55,250 --> 00:54:57,418 If you're going on about how the last thing you expected 968 00:54:57,503 --> 00:54:59,128 was to find me with a man, any man... 969 00:54:59,213 --> 00:55:01,506 Don't, Bunny. That's unfair. 970 00:55:01,590 --> 00:55:04,884 If I thought like that about you, why would I always be hanging around? 971 00:55:04,969 --> 00:55:06,970 I'm kind of puzzled about that myself. 972 00:55:07,054 --> 00:55:10,390 - We've known each other for six years. - Seven. 973 00:55:10,474 --> 00:55:13,810 And it's been a fine relationship, no strings on either of us. 974 00:55:13,894 --> 00:55:15,269 Yeah, that's for certain. 975 00:55:15,354 --> 00:55:18,564 And I've learned to depend on you for many things... 976 00:55:18,649 --> 00:55:21,067 your warmth, your wit, your understanding. 977 00:55:21,902 --> 00:55:23,987 You've become a part of my life. 978 00:55:24,071 --> 00:55:26,489 That's why I want to ask you this. 979 00:55:29,243 --> 00:55:30,702 What, Mike? 980 00:55:30,953 --> 00:55:35,123 Don't let our relationship be destroyed by what happened here tonight. 981 00:55:36,667 --> 00:55:38,710 I was wrong in coming in like that. 982 00:55:38,794 --> 00:55:41,754 I was wrong for taking it for granted that you'd be here all... 983 00:55:42,256 --> 00:55:44,757 No, I won't say that again. 984 00:55:45,217 --> 00:55:48,761 Look, let's not talk any more tonight. I'll see you tomorrow. 985 00:55:49,513 --> 00:55:52,682 Oh, come to think about it, I won't. I'll be in Chicago. 986 00:55:52,766 --> 00:55:55,768 Well, I'll call you first chance I get. 987 00:56:03,110 --> 00:56:05,278 - Good night, Bunny. - Night, Mike. 988 00:56:24,298 --> 00:56:26,299 All clear? 989 00:56:27,176 --> 00:56:30,887 You can tell those five other guys they can come out from under the bed. 990 00:56:32,890 --> 00:56:35,141 - Who belongs to these? - Oh! 991 00:56:37,144 --> 00:56:39,228 You do not need a new ventilator. 992 00:56:39,313 --> 00:56:41,147 You don't know anyone who would like to buy 993 00:56:41,231 --> 00:56:43,399 a man's robe with the initials M.C.? 994 00:56:43,484 --> 00:56:45,443 I'm selling one real cheap. 995 00:56:45,527 --> 00:56:47,236 Will someone please fill me in? 996 00:56:47,321 --> 00:56:52,075 Well, you see, Peg, it all started with Mr. Smithers's mother-in-law. 997 00:56:52,159 --> 00:56:55,411 She... She came up from Chattanooga. 998 00:56:55,496 --> 00:56:58,247 It was Chattanooga, was it not, madame? 999 00:56:58,332 --> 00:57:01,250 - Chattanooga, Tennessee. - Chattanooga, Tennessee. 1000 00:57:01,335 --> 00:57:03,544 It was raining. 1001 00:57:03,837 --> 00:57:07,090 There was a kid in the front seat with a lollipop, 1002 00:57:07,633 --> 00:57:11,219 a kid in the back seat with a lollipop and a dog. 1003 00:57:12,429 --> 00:57:15,515 And good evening. I've had a lovely time. 1004 00:57:22,314 --> 00:57:25,942 Hark, the herald angels sing 1005 00:57:26,026 --> 00:57:29,195 Glory to the newborn king 1006 00:57:29,530 --> 00:57:33,116 Peace on earth and mercy mild 1007 00:57:33,367 --> 00:57:35,952 God and sinners reconciled 1008 00:57:36,036 --> 00:57:38,454 Are you sure you want this mistletoe right over the door? 1009 00:57:38,789 --> 00:57:42,250 Certainly. Then if anything good drifts in, we can grab him. 1010 00:57:42,334 --> 00:57:44,752 - Why don't you wear it in your hair? - Along about 3:00, I may. 1011 00:57:44,837 --> 00:57:47,797 That's the spirit. Now, this may be the last Christmas party 1012 00:57:47,881 --> 00:57:50,633 we're going to throw here, so let's make it a lulu. 1013 00:57:50,717 --> 00:57:53,928 - Before lunch? - Before lunch, for lunch, after lunch. 1014 00:57:54,012 --> 00:57:56,055 What is the company policy here at Christmas? 1015 00:57:56,181 --> 00:57:58,808 Anything goes, as long as you don't lock the doors. 1016 00:58:01,979 --> 00:58:04,814 Reference. Merry Christmas. Miss Costello. 1017 00:58:05,357 --> 00:58:07,775 Yeah, sure, I can. You got a pencil? 1018 00:58:07,860 --> 00:58:10,319 Would you please write it down and file it away someplace? 1019 00:58:10,404 --> 00:58:12,738 Every year, you people ask for the same information. 1020 00:58:12,823 --> 00:58:14,824 Dasher, Prancer, Dancer and Vixen, 1021 00:58:14,908 --> 00:58:16,909 Cupid, Comet, Donder and Blitzen. 1022 00:58:16,994 --> 00:58:19,704 - You're welcome. - They're running true to form. 1023 00:58:19,788 --> 00:58:24,417 About 4:00, they'll be calling up for a complete text of A Visit From St. Nick. 1024 00:58:26,420 --> 00:58:28,838 - Merry Christmas, everybody! - Merry Christmas! 1025 00:58:28,922 --> 00:58:32,175 Ruthie, grab these before I drop them all. Thanks. 1026 00:58:32,509 --> 00:58:36,304 Oh, the tree looks wonderful. I told you the old-fashioned kind are prettiest. 1027 00:58:36,388 --> 00:58:39,098 That's the food, and this is for laughs. 1028 00:58:39,183 --> 00:58:42,351 - I've had a couple of laughs already. - Who hasn't? 1029 00:58:42,436 --> 00:58:44,020 - More Christmas cards. - Oh, thanks. 1030 00:58:44,104 --> 00:58:48,316 Oh, hey. Wait a second. From the reference department to you. 1031 00:58:48,609 --> 00:58:52,612 Hey, thanks. Gee, thanks, everybody, and Merry Christmas. 1032 00:58:52,696 --> 00:58:55,198 - Same to you, Kenny. - Wait a second, Kenny. 1033 00:58:55,282 --> 00:58:57,909 - Did they give you anything in Legal? - No. 1034 00:58:57,993 --> 00:59:00,494 Well, the mail boy we had last year, I told him to go over 1035 00:59:00,579 --> 00:59:03,372 and make a big show of what we gave him, and it worked. 1036 00:59:03,457 --> 00:59:06,459 They met our figure. Wait a second. 1037 00:59:06,543 --> 00:59:10,338 And do you have a nice, crisp $5 bill? 1038 00:59:12,382 --> 00:59:15,676 Yeah. Well, add that to it. Catch on? 1039 00:59:15,761 --> 00:59:17,178 Come back to our party later. 1040 00:59:18,513 --> 00:59:22,099 - Ladies, the cups! - Happy New Year! The cups, the cups. 1041 00:59:24,645 --> 00:59:27,730 - Come on, Fred, hurry up. - Go ahead. I'll join you down there. 1042 00:59:27,814 --> 00:59:29,690 Right. 1043 00:59:34,738 --> 00:59:37,782 I'm expecting Miss Warriner from my lab. 1044 00:59:37,866 --> 00:59:40,493 She'll be asking for me. Will you send her over to Reference when she comes? 1045 00:59:40,577 --> 00:59:41,577 Yes, Mr. Sumner. 1046 00:59:42,996 --> 00:59:44,247 I'll be glad to. 1047 00:59:45,457 --> 00:59:47,875 You ought to drink a little something for those hiccups. 1048 00:59:47,960 --> 00:59:49,168 Thank you, sir. I will. 1049 00:59:52,589 --> 00:59:55,758 Hey, wait a minute. I may need that. 1050 00:59:55,842 --> 01:00:00,096 Reference. Miss Watson. Merry Christmas. Oh, yes. Indeed, I can. 1051 01:00:00,180 --> 01:00:02,515 - Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen... - Oh, no! 1052 01:00:02,599 --> 01:00:04,976 Donder and Blitzen. No. It's a pleasure. 1053 01:00:05,060 --> 01:00:07,186 Give me my bottle, quick. 1054 01:00:07,562 --> 01:00:11,107 What do you suppose it'll be like here next Christmas when we're gone? 1055 01:00:11,191 --> 01:00:12,900 Do you think EMMARAC will throw a party? 1056 01:00:12,985 --> 01:00:16,237 Don't talk that way. It's bad luck. It's Christmas! 1057 01:00:16,321 --> 01:00:17,446 It's Christmas. 1058 01:00:17,531 --> 01:00:20,366 If we do get canned, we won't be the only ones to lose our jobs 1059 01:00:20,450 --> 01:00:21,659 because of a machine. 1060 01:00:21,743 --> 01:00:25,288 I understand thousands of people are being replaced by electronic brains. 1061 01:00:25,372 --> 01:00:29,125 Hey! Look, this one's from Mildred Pittinger. 1062 01:00:29,209 --> 01:00:31,669 - She had your job, Ruthie. - I know what it is. 1063 01:00:31,753 --> 01:00:34,422 It's a picture of herself and her husband. 1064 01:00:34,506 --> 01:00:35,589 - Ooh! - Oh! 1065 01:00:35,674 --> 01:00:37,883 - They had a baby! - Oh, it's cute. 1066 01:00:37,968 --> 01:00:40,553 - All babies are cute. - Let's drink to Mildred's baby. 1067 01:00:40,637 --> 01:00:43,973 - Mildred's baby! - Merry Christmas, ladies. 1068 01:00:44,057 --> 01:00:45,975 Merry Christmas! 1069 01:00:46,310 --> 01:00:48,728 Yeah, it is my great pleasure to inform you 1070 01:00:48,812 --> 01:00:52,231 that the party over in Legal has started and that you're all invited. 1071 01:00:52,316 --> 01:00:55,192 Let's go! I love Legal. It's all men. 1072 01:00:55,277 --> 01:00:56,652 - Shall we? - I'll take my champagne. 1073 01:00:56,737 --> 01:00:58,321 They won't have any in Legal. 1074 01:00:58,405 --> 01:01:02,408 Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh 1075 01:01:02,492 --> 01:01:05,745 O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way 1076 01:01:06,663 --> 01:01:08,331 Bells on bob-tail ring 1077 01:01:32,939 --> 01:01:34,273 Hello? 1078 01:01:35,609 --> 01:01:38,152 Uh, Santa Claus's reindeer? 1079 01:01:39,196 --> 01:01:40,946 Uh, uh, why, yes, I can. 1080 01:01:41,073 --> 01:01:45,117 Uh, uh, let me see, now, there's Dopey, Sneezy, 1081 01:01:45,827 --> 01:01:48,996 Grouchy, Happy, Sleepy, 1082 01:01:49,081 --> 01:01:51,499 uh, Rudolph and Blitzen. 1083 01:01:53,126 --> 01:01:54,335 You're welcome. 1084 01:01:57,297 --> 01:01:59,965 Oh... Merry Christmas. 1085 01:02:00,050 --> 01:02:01,801 Merry Christmas. 1086 01:02:02,594 --> 01:02:06,430 I was in earlier asking for you, but you were late this morning. 1087 01:02:06,515 --> 01:02:08,641 I know, but it's all right. 1088 01:02:08,725 --> 01:02:11,811 I brought a note from my mother. 1089 01:02:12,479 --> 01:02:15,940 Nothing very much gets done around here today, does it? 1090 01:02:16,525 --> 01:02:21,195 Oh, well, we never work here anyway. This is our playpen. 1091 01:02:22,781 --> 01:02:25,783 But if you're planning to work, the budget is over there on the desk. 1092 01:02:25,867 --> 01:02:28,244 - Ruthie finished it. - Thank you. 1093 01:02:28,662 --> 01:02:30,246 You're welcome. 1094 01:02:30,539 --> 01:02:34,792 If you're gonna read our budget, why don't you let us read your report? 1095 01:02:34,876 --> 01:02:37,753 My report? Oh, I've already sent that in. 1096 01:02:38,839 --> 01:02:41,841 - Oh, have you? - Uh-huh. 1097 01:02:44,386 --> 01:02:48,848 Oh, there you are. I was looking all over for you. 1098 01:02:48,932 --> 01:02:51,434 I came in here to find something. 1099 01:02:53,437 --> 01:02:56,689 Oh, I remember what my other bottle of champagne. 1100 01:02:57,023 --> 01:03:01,569 If you take that champagne to Legal, you won't even get another swallow. 1101 01:03:01,862 --> 01:03:04,572 That's right. Maybe I'd better drink it right here. 1102 01:03:04,656 --> 01:03:06,490 - Join me, Peg? - Certainly. 1103 01:03:06,575 --> 01:03:10,494 How does champagne go with Four Roses, scotch, Martinis and Bloody Marys? 1104 01:03:10,579 --> 01:03:13,164 Oh, fine. They're all the same base... alcohol. 1105 01:03:13,248 --> 01:03:16,625 Pull up a chair, Peg, and rest your hands and face. 1106 01:03:16,710 --> 01:03:20,713 What year is that? "1947." 1107 01:03:21,548 --> 01:03:23,299 It was a good year. 1108 01:03:23,383 --> 01:03:25,342 Not for me, it wasn't. 1109 01:03:25,427 --> 01:03:28,304 It was the year of the blizzard, remember? 1110 01:03:29,306 --> 01:03:33,726 I spent Christmas Eve in a subway station at Canal Street. 1111 01:03:33,810 --> 01:03:36,729 Aw. Hey, you know, that reminds me. 1112 01:03:37,105 --> 01:03:40,816 Just as I was getting off the Mexican Avenue bus last night... 1113 01:03:43,069 --> 01:03:44,653 What's so funny? 1114 01:03:49,493 --> 01:03:51,577 The Mexican Avenue bus. 1115 01:03:51,953 --> 01:03:55,331 You mean the "Mexington" Avenue bus, don't you? 1116 01:03:55,415 --> 01:03:57,500 Ha! So I do! 1117 01:04:00,086 --> 01:04:03,005 And here was this brand-new Coupe de Ville 1118 01:04:03,089 --> 01:04:06,509 with the most attractive-looking gray-haired man in it. 1119 01:04:06,593 --> 01:04:11,013 And he slowly drove around the block three times, 1120 01:04:11,097 --> 01:04:13,766 and I could tell by the way he was looking at me 1121 01:04:13,850 --> 01:04:16,268 that if I had been any other kind of a girl, 1122 01:04:16,353 --> 01:04:19,813 it would have been the start of a very beautiful romance. 1123 01:04:20,524 --> 01:04:23,108 More power to you. 1124 01:04:23,318 --> 01:04:26,987 You may be lonely, but more power to you. 1125 01:04:28,698 --> 01:04:32,243 It has usually been my experience, 1126 01:04:32,327 --> 01:04:36,622 when a car cruises around the block slowly, 1127 01:04:37,040 --> 01:04:39,166 it has usually been my experience 1128 01:04:39,251 --> 01:04:42,795 that they are mostly just looking for a place to park. 1129 01:04:48,385 --> 01:04:49,593 Peg, 1130 01:04:51,471 --> 01:04:54,848 did you know that our Mr. Sumner 1131 01:04:54,933 --> 01:04:58,018 also lives on the Mexican Avenue bus? 1132 01:04:58,103 --> 01:05:00,521 Oh, no. 1133 01:05:00,605 --> 01:05:03,440 Oh, Peg. Peg, come... 1134 01:05:03,525 --> 01:05:05,943 Can't you just see him standing there 1135 01:05:06,027 --> 01:05:09,822 in his serape and bare feet, holding on to the strap? 1136 01:05:13,368 --> 01:05:15,744 They're gone for the day. 1137 01:05:16,663 --> 01:05:20,332 - Have some tequila, Peg. - I don't think I should. 1138 01:05:21,001 --> 01:05:24,420 There are 85 calories in a glass of champagne. 1139 01:05:24,504 --> 01:05:29,174 Oh. I have a little place in my neighborhood where I can get it for 65. 1140 01:05:30,802 --> 01:05:33,178 Hey. EMMARAC. 1141 01:05:35,181 --> 01:05:39,476 Would you stop fussing that budget for a minute and answer a question? 1142 01:05:39,561 --> 01:05:41,520 - Sure. - Just for kicks. 1143 01:05:42,647 --> 01:05:44,148 You don't have to answer it if you don't want to. 1144 01:05:44,232 --> 01:05:47,651 I mean, don't dwell on the question, but I warn you there's a trick in it. 1145 01:05:47,736 --> 01:05:50,446 If six Chinamen get off a train at Las Vegas, 1146 01:05:50,530 --> 01:05:54,575 and two of them are found floating face down in a goldfish bowl, 1147 01:05:54,659 --> 01:05:57,953 and the only thing they can find to identify them are 2 telephone numbers... 1148 01:05:58,038 --> 01:06:03,667 one, Plaza 0-0000, and the other, Columbus 0-1492... 1149 01:06:03,752 --> 01:06:06,879 what time did the train get to Palm Springs? 1150 01:06:07,255 --> 01:06:08,881 9:00. 1151 01:06:09,382 --> 01:06:12,468 Now, would you mind telling me how you happened to get that? 1152 01:06:12,552 --> 01:06:14,678 Well, there are 11 letters in Palm Springs. 1153 01:06:14,763 --> 01:06:17,014 You take away two Chinamen, that leaves nine. 1154 01:06:17,515 --> 01:06:20,309 You're a sketch, Mr. Sumner. 1155 01:06:20,393 --> 01:06:22,519 You're not so bad yourself. 1156 01:06:22,604 --> 01:06:26,148 - Would you like some champagne? - Thank you. 1157 01:06:33,657 --> 01:06:37,618 Just fill it right up to top. Fine. Thank you. 1158 01:06:38,745 --> 01:06:42,039 Now, drink it all down. It's very good for you. 1159 01:06:42,624 --> 01:06:45,918 Oh, good. Now you can have your Christmas present. 1160 01:06:46,711 --> 01:06:49,505 Here, from the reference department to you. 1161 01:06:49,589 --> 01:06:51,173 Well, thanks. 1162 01:06:51,549 --> 01:06:54,593 Just a little something we all thought you'd like. 1163 01:06:55,011 --> 01:06:56,970 It opens this way. 1164 01:07:00,308 --> 01:07:01,975 Well... 1165 01:07:03,144 --> 01:07:05,229 Those are your college colors, aren't they? 1166 01:07:05,313 --> 01:07:09,817 Uh-huh. Well, if I had known that, I would have worn my freshman cap. 1167 01:07:09,984 --> 01:07:13,654 - This is six feet long. - Have you seen this, Peg? 1168 01:07:13,738 --> 01:07:16,198 Yes. Just handsome. Good wool in that. 1169 01:07:16,282 --> 01:07:18,200 I really had to do some stepping to find it. 1170 01:07:18,284 --> 01:07:21,328 There doesn't seem to be much demand for that kind of thing. 1171 01:07:21,413 --> 01:07:24,540 - I don't know what to say. - Just Merry Christmas is all. 1172 01:07:24,624 --> 01:07:26,542 Merry Christmas. 1173 01:07:27,502 --> 01:07:31,296 And peace on earth to men of good will, too. 1174 01:07:34,843 --> 01:07:36,802 - Bunny! - Mike! 1175 01:07:36,886 --> 01:07:37,970 Uh... 1176 01:07:39,347 --> 01:07:42,391 - When did you get back? - Just got off the plane. 1177 01:07:42,475 --> 01:07:44,768 I told you I'd make it back by Christmas. Hiya, Peg! 1178 01:07:44,853 --> 01:07:48,480 Hi! The party started early this year. The gang's over in Legal. 1179 01:07:48,565 --> 01:07:51,900 We'll see you. These presents are for the office. Here. 1180 01:07:51,985 --> 01:07:55,028 Ooh! Thank you. I'll put them under the tree. 1181 01:07:55,822 --> 01:07:59,241 - Hello, Cutler. - Merry Christmas, Sumner. 1182 01:07:59,784 --> 01:08:01,869 Merry Christmas to you, Cutler. I like that hat. 1183 01:08:01,953 --> 01:08:04,371 I like that suit. You should wear it more often. 1184 01:08:05,665 --> 01:08:07,666 Aren't you going to introduce me to Harvey? 1185 01:08:07,751 --> 01:08:10,461 Oh, he's better than Harvey. Watch. 1186 01:08:11,129 --> 01:08:13,422 Mike, that's wonderful. 1187 01:08:13,506 --> 01:08:17,342 Where did you find it? Come on in my office. I want to give you your present. 1188 01:08:17,427 --> 01:08:19,011 Act surprised. 1189 01:08:20,054 --> 01:08:22,389 - Did you say something? - Who, me? 1190 01:08:24,350 --> 01:08:26,268 Oh! 1191 01:08:27,896 --> 01:08:29,605 Good heavens and Earth. 1192 01:08:29,689 --> 01:08:31,106 Here. 1193 01:08:31,900 --> 01:08:34,902 Does, um, he hang around here all the time? 1194 01:08:35,779 --> 01:08:37,738 - All the time. - Mmm. 1195 01:08:38,907 --> 01:08:42,367 Aw, no. Not today. 1196 01:08:43,495 --> 01:08:45,287 - To us. - To us. 1197 01:08:47,832 --> 01:08:49,875 - Ahh! - Here's yours. 1198 01:08:52,045 --> 01:08:53,962 - Whew! - Here's yours. 1199 01:08:54,047 --> 01:08:57,174 - It's smaller. Open yours first. - Should I? 1200 01:08:58,593 --> 01:08:59,718 Oh... 1201 01:09:00,261 --> 01:09:03,013 Oh, Mike! The earrings! 1202 01:09:03,097 --> 01:09:05,724 Oh! They're so beautiful with the ring. 1203 01:09:05,809 --> 01:09:08,310 - You like them? - Oh, they're lovely! 1204 01:09:08,394 --> 01:09:11,688 - You like them? - You are an angel. Oh, thank you. 1205 01:09:12,065 --> 01:09:14,775 I can't give you yours now. It's just too silly. 1206 01:09:14,859 --> 01:09:16,652 As long as it's not a robe. 1207 01:09:16,736 --> 01:09:20,322 Well, it's as far away from a robe, Mike, as I could possibly get. 1208 01:09:20,406 --> 01:09:21,907 Thank you. 1209 01:09:24,953 --> 01:09:28,330 Bongo drums! How did you know? 1210 01:09:28,414 --> 01:09:32,501 There was a sign over them, "For the man who has absolutely everything." 1211 01:09:32,585 --> 01:09:34,962 - Have I? - Uh, has he? 1212 01:09:37,340 --> 01:09:39,007 - Bunny. - Hmm? 1213 01:09:39,801 --> 01:09:41,760 I had a chance to do some thinking in Chicago. 1214 01:09:41,845 --> 01:09:45,305 - Did you enjoy it? - Well, let's face it. 1215 01:09:45,390 --> 01:09:48,267 The whole company's had us married for seven years anyway. 1216 01:09:48,351 --> 01:09:50,602 Well, they succeeded where I failed. 1217 01:09:50,687 --> 01:09:53,438 Oh, go away. 1218 01:09:55,733 --> 01:09:57,609 - I'm sorry, Miss Watson. - Oh, it's you. 1219 01:09:57,694 --> 01:10:01,530 I guess your phone is out of order. I've been taking your calls. 1220 01:10:01,614 --> 01:10:04,867 There is someone called "Take home the loot." 1221 01:10:04,951 --> 01:10:07,786 They would like to know the name of Scrooge's partner, 1222 01:10:07,871 --> 01:10:10,205 uh, Scrooge's first name... 1223 01:10:10,665 --> 01:10:14,251 and how many brothers and sisters did Tiny Tim have? 1224 01:10:14,627 --> 01:10:18,213 Oh, yes, and Azae's office has been calling. They want you right away. 1225 01:10:18,298 --> 01:10:19,506 - When did they call? - A few minutes ago. 1226 01:10:19,591 --> 01:10:22,426 Why didn't you... Oh, never mind. Take that, will you? 1227 01:10:22,510 --> 01:10:25,220 - I'll see you later, Bunny. Dinner? - Yes. Yes. 1228 01:10:25,305 --> 01:10:26,471 Good. 1229 01:10:36,357 --> 01:10:38,775 Jingle bells, jingle bells 1230 01:10:38,860 --> 01:10:40,861 Jingle all the way 1231 01:10:40,945 --> 01:10:42,905 Oh, what fun it is to ride 1232 01:10:42,989 --> 01:10:45,407 In a one-horse open sleigh 1233 01:10:54,751 --> 01:10:57,085 Oh, the beat-beat-beat of the tom-tom 1234 01:10:57,170 --> 01:10:59,546 When the jungle shadows fall 1235 01:10:59,631 --> 01:11:01,924 Like the tick-tick-tock of the stately clock 1236 01:11:02,008 --> 01:11:04,259 As it stands against the wall 1237 01:11:04,344 --> 01:11:06,637 Like the drip-drip-drip of the raindrops 1238 01:11:06,721 --> 01:11:09,264 When the summer shower is through 1239 01:11:09,349 --> 01:11:12,309 And the voice within me keeps repeating 1240 01:11:12,393 --> 01:11:15,812 You, you, you 1241 01:11:16,689 --> 01:11:20,901 Night and day da-la-dum-da 1242 01:11:49,222 --> 01:11:53,141 - Bon voyage! - Good-bye. Good-bye! 1243 01:11:53,935 --> 01:11:56,395 Is this your first Mediterranean cruise? 1244 01:11:56,479 --> 01:11:59,022 - Yes. But don't tell anybody. - Why not? 1245 01:11:59,107 --> 01:12:01,566 - 'Cause I'm the captain. - Oh. 1246 01:12:02,527 --> 01:12:05,320 Well, I'll help you steer. 1247 01:12:06,030 --> 01:12:09,783 I'm independently wealthy, you know. I've made this cruise often. 1248 01:12:09,867 --> 01:12:14,538 Yes. Something about the way you wear that pencil in your hair spells money. 1249 01:12:14,914 --> 01:12:19,584 Isn't money a lovely thing? I do hope they don't take it away from us. 1250 01:12:19,669 --> 01:12:21,670 - Who? - They. 1251 01:12:23,423 --> 01:12:26,091 Would you like to sit down? My deck chair is right next to yours. 1252 01:12:26,175 --> 01:12:28,552 Oh, I'm glad because I've forgotten where mine is. 1253 01:12:28,636 --> 01:12:32,014 - It's right here. Right here. - Thank you, skipper. 1254 01:12:32,098 --> 01:12:34,933 Oh, my! What lovely steamer rugs. 1255 01:12:35,268 --> 01:12:38,603 Tell me, skipper, why have you never married? 1256 01:12:39,022 --> 01:12:40,647 Don't you like women? 1257 01:12:40,732 --> 01:12:46,236 Oh, yeah. Sure, sure. I like women, specifically as a sex and specifically. 1258 01:12:46,320 --> 01:12:48,989 But not "pacifically" enough to get married. 1259 01:12:49,073 --> 01:12:50,824 Oh, no, no. That's not it at all. 1260 01:12:50,908 --> 01:12:55,412 I just never found anyone willing to put up with me. Except Caroline, of course. 1261 01:12:55,496 --> 01:12:57,998 - Would you like more champagne? - No. What about Caroline, of course? 1262 01:12:58,082 --> 01:13:01,084 - Caroline... Caroline was a model. - Mmm-hmm. 1263 01:13:01,169 --> 01:13:05,172 - 5'10" in her stockinged feet. - You had occasion to measure her? 1264 01:13:05,256 --> 01:13:07,132 Among other things, yes, yes. 1265 01:13:07,216 --> 01:13:09,092 If it hadn't been for the war, I... 1266 01:13:09,177 --> 01:13:12,054 Uh-oh. You got a "Dear John" letter. 1267 01:13:12,138 --> 01:13:15,015 No, no, no, I got dozens of letters, but, uh... 1268 01:13:15,099 --> 01:13:17,809 Imagine sitting on an ice cap in Greenland... 1269 01:13:17,894 --> 01:13:21,229 and getting a six-page letter telling me 1270 01:13:21,314 --> 01:13:25,067 that the women's neckline was going to go up the following year. 1271 01:13:25,151 --> 01:13:29,446 Now, if she'd told me that it was going down, I might have had some reason to... 1272 01:13:30,990 --> 01:13:34,868 Then the next letter would be about the hem skirt was going to be lower. 1273 01:13:34,952 --> 01:13:39,247 I don't exactly look like a fellow who's interested in women's fashions, do I? 1274 01:13:39,332 --> 01:13:42,793 Not even in men's. Well, what did you do? 1275 01:13:42,877 --> 01:13:44,961 I had a friend who was rejected by the Marines. 1276 01:13:45,046 --> 01:13:47,047 He had housemaid's knee, or something was wrong with him. 1277 01:13:47,131 --> 01:13:49,424 Anyway, so I asked him to look her up, 1278 01:13:49,509 --> 01:13:52,052 and, you know, keep her from being lonely, and he did. 1279 01:13:52,136 --> 01:13:55,097 And then I got the "Dear John" letter. 1280 01:13:55,181 --> 01:13:56,890 That was a dirty trick. 1281 01:13:56,974 --> 01:13:58,767 What are you talking about? They're very happily married. 1282 01:13:58,851 --> 01:14:01,228 If she never writes him a letter, he'll never know the difference. 1283 01:14:01,687 --> 01:14:04,856 That's not why you didn't marry Caroline. 1284 01:14:05,024 --> 01:14:07,317 The real reason is, you're in love with someone else. 1285 01:14:07,401 --> 01:14:08,860 - No kidding? - No kidding. 1286 01:14:08,945 --> 01:14:11,363 - Who? - Emily EMMARAC, that's who. 1287 01:14:11,447 --> 01:14:13,824 That monster machine you created. 1288 01:14:13,908 --> 01:14:15,826 You're in love with her. She's all you ever think about. 1289 01:14:15,910 --> 01:14:18,745 - That's why your socks never match. - My sock... 1290 01:14:18,830 --> 01:14:21,331 My socks match today. Look. 1291 01:14:22,875 --> 01:14:24,793 Why, so they do. 1292 01:14:24,877 --> 01:14:29,256 Sure, and they have matched for some time. You just haven't noticed it. 1293 01:14:30,675 --> 01:14:31,883 Oh. 1294 01:14:33,052 --> 01:14:35,846 - More champagne? - No. 1295 01:14:38,724 --> 01:14:42,394 - I'll bet you write wonderful letters. - Bunny! 1296 01:14:42,478 --> 01:14:45,147 Bunny! You're wanted on the telephone! 1297 01:14:47,733 --> 01:14:49,985 You're wanted on the telephone. 1298 01:15:11,924 --> 01:15:15,135 - Reference. Miss Watson. - Bunny? Cathy. 1299 01:15:15,219 --> 01:15:20,849 Flash, Mike Cutler has just been made a vice president. He's on his way down. 1300 01:15:23,311 --> 01:15:26,521 Who made him a vice president, Cath, you? 1301 01:15:26,606 --> 01:15:29,441 I should say not. Mr. Azae did. 1302 01:15:29,525 --> 01:15:32,277 - Didn't he? - He certainly did. 1303 01:15:47,793 --> 01:15:50,754 Bunny! Bunny. 1304 01:15:51,297 --> 01:15:54,049 - Come in, Mr. Vice President. - Isn't it great? 1305 01:15:54,133 --> 01:15:57,135 - You deserve it, Mike. - Oh, Bunny, I could just take off. 1306 01:15:57,220 --> 01:16:01,264 When Azae started to talk to me seriously, I thought, "You've had it." 1307 01:16:01,349 --> 01:16:03,266 The way things have been so mysterious around here. 1308 01:16:03,351 --> 01:16:05,143 Then it turned out to be a vice presidency. 1309 01:16:05,228 --> 01:16:07,687 Vice President in charge of all West Coast operations. 1310 01:16:07,772 --> 01:16:08,897 West Coast? 1311 01:16:08,981 --> 01:16:11,066 I've ordered two tickets. We're finally going to take that plunge. 1312 01:16:11,150 --> 01:16:13,026 We leave Tuesday, and be married on the coast. 1313 01:16:13,110 --> 01:16:14,402 This Tuesday? 1314 01:16:14,487 --> 01:16:18,073 - Sure. Why not? - Well, for one thing, my apartment. 1315 01:16:18,157 --> 01:16:19,407 Peg can take care of that. 1316 01:16:19,492 --> 01:16:21,534 Giving away apartments nowadays is like giving away diamonds. 1317 01:16:21,619 --> 01:16:24,412 Yeah, I know, but there's my job. I can't just walk... 1318 01:16:24,497 --> 01:16:27,999 I'm a vice president. I transfer you to the West Coast to take care of me. 1319 01:16:28,084 --> 01:16:29,834 - Anything else? - What about the girls, Mike? 1320 01:16:29,919 --> 01:16:33,546 I can't leave them, not when they're so worried about their jobs. 1321 01:16:33,631 --> 01:16:37,008 Sorry. I can't help you there. I don't propose to take them on my honeymoon. 1322 01:16:37,093 --> 01:16:38,927 But they're all invited out to visit us 1323 01:16:39,011 --> 01:16:40,387 next summer when we have our own house. 1324 01:16:40,471 --> 01:16:42,889 Our own house! Sounds good, huh? 1325 01:16:42,974 --> 01:16:44,891 - What's the matter? - Nothing, nothing. 1326 01:16:44,976 --> 01:16:47,060 You threw it at me so fast, I just can't think. 1327 01:16:47,144 --> 01:16:48,603 What's there to think about? 1328 01:16:48,688 --> 01:16:51,439 What do you want to do with your life? Marry the Federal Broadcasting Company? 1329 01:16:51,524 --> 01:16:52,732 Well, don't shout. 1330 01:16:52,817 --> 01:16:55,360 I'm just trying to make myself heard over those bongo drums! 1331 01:16:55,820 --> 01:16:59,155 Who's playing them anyway? Sumner, of course. 1332 01:16:59,907 --> 01:17:01,324 Who else? 1333 01:17:02,618 --> 01:17:05,078 - Well, what's that supposed to mean? - Oh, Bunny. 1334 01:17:05,162 --> 01:17:07,247 I honestly don't know what you're talking about. 1335 01:17:07,373 --> 01:17:11,084 When two people get married, they don't worry about apartments or jobs. 1336 01:17:11,168 --> 01:17:14,796 I had every reason to think you wanted this just as much as I did. 1337 01:17:14,880 --> 01:17:18,174 You had every reason to think I wanted it twice as much as you did. 1338 01:17:18,259 --> 01:17:20,343 Yeah, but now you've changed your mind for obvious reasons. 1339 01:17:20,428 --> 01:17:23,763 All that guff I swallowed that cozy night at your apartment... 1340 01:17:23,848 --> 01:17:26,224 For the love of Pete, I even apologized to you for that. 1341 01:17:26,309 --> 01:17:28,518 And now this I-don't-know-what- you're-talking-about routine. 1342 01:17:28,602 --> 01:17:32,147 I don't know what kind of a game you're playing, but you've got the wrong boy! 1343 01:17:32,231 --> 01:17:34,816 - Mike! - And after seven years of waiting! 1344 01:17:34,900 --> 01:17:36,776 You waited seven years! 1345 01:17:40,781 --> 01:17:44,284 Bunny, we're all being taken to the Plaza for a drink by Richard. 1346 01:17:44,368 --> 01:17:45,660 Are we? 1347 01:17:45,745 --> 01:17:49,289 - She says yes. - I'll meet you downstairs. 1348 01:17:49,373 --> 01:17:51,082 - Get your hat. You're going, too. - Right. 1349 01:17:51,167 --> 01:17:53,501 - Here we go. - Good. You all set? 1350 01:17:53,586 --> 01:17:55,670 - Uh-huh. - I'll get my packages. 1351 01:17:55,755 --> 01:17:58,882 Mrs. Smithers is going to drive us. 1352 01:18:00,343 --> 01:18:02,510 - Mr. Sumner! - Oh, hello. 1353 01:18:02,595 --> 01:18:05,138 - I'm Miss Warriner from your lab. - Oh? 1354 01:18:05,222 --> 01:18:08,475 - You remember me, don't you? - Of course I remember you. 1355 01:18:08,559 --> 01:18:12,437 I had the most awful time finding you. Things are odd around here today. 1356 01:18:12,521 --> 01:18:14,439 Uh, well, yes. 1357 01:18:14,523 --> 01:18:16,524 As a matter of fact, Miss Warriner, 1358 01:18:16,609 --> 01:18:19,986 I don't think it was a good idea your coming here today. 1359 01:18:20,071 --> 01:18:23,031 What do you say we let this whole thing go until after Christmas? 1360 01:18:23,115 --> 01:18:26,618 You'll get a terribly wrong impression of the place today. 1361 01:18:26,702 --> 01:18:29,954 Oh, I can discount that. I'm just interested in the physical layout. 1362 01:18:30,039 --> 01:18:34,125 We're going to be crowded in here. We could move this desk forward. 1363 01:18:34,210 --> 01:18:37,337 Or maybe leave it where it is and I could use it for my punch card. 1364 01:18:37,421 --> 01:18:39,547 Get away from this desk! This desk is mine! 1365 01:18:39,632 --> 01:18:42,801 What is this, Richard? What's going to happen here? 1366 01:18:42,927 --> 01:18:46,846 Uh, well, you see, Miss Warriner is an expert in electronics, 1367 01:18:46,931 --> 01:18:49,182 and she'll be in charge of EMMARAC. 1368 01:18:49,266 --> 01:18:50,934 She'll be installed here... 1369 01:18:51,018 --> 01:18:53,311 That is, of course, EMMARAC will be installed here on Monday. 1370 01:18:53,396 --> 01:18:57,190 According to Mr. Sumner's figures, it will save, in this department alone, 1371 01:18:57,274 --> 01:18:59,317 6,240 man-hours a year. 1372 01:18:59,735 --> 01:19:01,820 How ingenious of Mr. Sumner. 1373 01:19:01,904 --> 01:19:05,448 Why don't we all go over to the Plaza and have that drink we were, uh... 1374 01:19:05,533 --> 01:19:09,661 Why don't you and Miss EMMARAC go over and hoist a few? 1375 01:19:09,995 --> 01:19:12,247 - Miss Warriner. - Oh, I am sorry. 1376 01:19:12,331 --> 01:19:14,916 - I have such a terrible memory. - Really? 1377 01:19:15,000 --> 01:19:17,585 And you chose to go into reference work with a bad memory? 1378 01:19:17,670 --> 01:19:20,964 Be careful. You're in the major leagues here. Come on. 1379 01:19:27,513 --> 01:19:29,347 Look, uh... 1380 01:19:29,807 --> 01:19:32,559 And a very Merry Christmas to you, too. 1381 01:19:34,562 --> 01:19:35,897 Yeah. 1382 01:20:09,138 --> 01:20:11,306 Somebody say something funny. 1383 01:20:13,767 --> 01:20:15,143 I'll do it. 1384 01:20:16,562 --> 01:20:17,937 Hello? 1385 01:20:21,066 --> 01:20:23,776 Yes. Yes, I can. 1386 01:20:26,071 --> 01:20:28,031 "Twas the night before Christmas, 1387 01:20:28,115 --> 01:20:32,577 "when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. 1388 01:20:33,579 --> 01:20:36,873 "The stockings were hung by the chimney with care 1389 01:20:37,666 --> 01:20:40,960 "in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. 1390 01:20:42,046 --> 01:20:45,882 "The children were nestled all snug in their beds, 1391 01:20:45,966 --> 01:20:50,178 "while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads." 1392 01:21:28,884 --> 01:21:31,302 Good girl. Good girl! 1393 01:21:37,601 --> 01:21:41,062 Miss Costello, please! These doors must be kept closed. 1394 01:21:41,480 --> 01:21:44,941 You know how sensitive EMMARAC is to changes in temperature. 1395 01:21:45,025 --> 01:21:47,235 So sorry. Here are the rest of Bartlett's quotations. 1396 01:21:47,319 --> 01:21:50,488 Thank you. Ooh! Everything's so dusty back there. 1397 01:21:50,573 --> 01:21:53,866 One thing we don't like, don't like at all, is a speck of dust. 1398 01:21:53,951 --> 01:21:55,994 Do we, Miss Em? 1399 01:21:56,870 --> 01:22:00,915 - Here we are. - Oh, the door. The door! Please! 1400 01:22:01,000 --> 01:22:05,086 - What about the doors? - You must remember to keep them closed. 1401 01:22:06,422 --> 01:22:08,881 Emmy gets pneumonia in a draft. 1402 01:22:08,966 --> 01:22:10,216 Oh, Emmy. 1403 01:22:12,720 --> 01:22:16,180 Oh, please, Miss Blair, really! 1404 01:22:22,730 --> 01:22:26,524 Well, if we do have to leave, they're sure making it easy for us. 1405 01:22:28,694 --> 01:22:31,154 Doesn't Kenny usually bring our paychecks earlier? 1406 01:22:31,238 --> 01:22:32,322 Yes. 1407 01:22:32,406 --> 01:22:35,491 - Why is he so late today? - There's probably something extra in it. 1408 01:22:35,576 --> 01:22:39,162 - Like a pink slip, so big. - And it's very polite. 1409 01:22:39,288 --> 01:22:43,583 What it boils down to is, good-bye and don't slam the door on your way out. 1410 01:22:47,379 --> 01:22:48,921 Where's Emmy's mother? 1411 01:22:49,006 --> 01:22:51,591 She came in contact with Sylvia, so she's out scrubbing up. 1412 01:22:55,554 --> 01:22:58,014 City Morgue. Can I help you? 1413 01:22:58,098 --> 01:22:59,932 Ooh! They hung up. 1414 01:23:00,559 --> 01:23:02,226 Ah, there you are. 1415 01:23:02,353 --> 01:23:06,981 The complete history of the American buffalo. It, too, is becoming extinct. 1416 01:23:07,358 --> 01:23:09,317 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 1417 01:23:09,401 --> 01:23:12,737 - Well, Miss Em is ready to go. - She's not the only one. 1418 01:23:13,739 --> 01:23:17,325 That's the little key that fascinates me, this little red one here. 1419 01:23:17,409 --> 01:23:21,329 - We try never to use that key. - Why not? 1420 01:23:22,081 --> 01:23:26,042 It's too technical to explain to the lay mind, but Miss Emmy doesn't like it. 1421 01:23:26,126 --> 01:23:29,337 She's liable to act up and make a lot of rude noises. 1422 01:23:33,592 --> 01:23:37,428 Good morning, ladies. All you boys know Miss Watson, of course. 1423 01:23:37,888 --> 01:23:40,098 Well, gentlemen, there she is... 1424 01:23:40,182 --> 01:23:42,684 EMMARAC, the modern miracle. 1425 01:23:42,768 --> 01:23:45,311 Mr. Sumner, would you mind explaining just... 1426 01:23:45,396 --> 01:23:47,563 No, no. Not at all. Miss Warriner, how's everything going? 1427 01:23:47,648 --> 01:23:50,692 Miss Emmy is digesting everything just beautifully, Mr. Sumner. 1428 01:23:50,776 --> 01:23:53,152 Good, good. Now, gentlemen, 1429 01:23:53,237 --> 01:23:56,030 the purpose of this machine, of course, is to free the worker... 1430 01:23:56,115 --> 01:23:58,783 - You can say that again. - Uh, to free the worker 1431 01:23:58,867 --> 01:24:00,785 from routine and repetitive tasks 1432 01:24:00,911 --> 01:24:02,870 and liberate his time for more important work. 1433 01:24:02,955 --> 01:24:06,999 Now, for example, you see all those books there and the ones up there? 1434 01:24:07,084 --> 01:24:11,796 Every fact in them has been fed into Emmy. Now, what do you have there? 1435 01:24:11,880 --> 01:24:13,881 - This is Hamlet. - That's Hamlet? 1436 01:24:13,966 --> 01:24:17,301 - Yes. The entire text. - In code, of course. 1437 01:24:18,429 --> 01:24:21,472 Now, these little cards create electronic impulses, 1438 01:24:21,598 --> 01:24:24,892 which are accepted and retained by the machine 1439 01:24:24,977 --> 01:24:27,061 so that in the future if anybody calls up 1440 01:24:27,146 --> 01:24:29,355 and wants a quotation from Hamlet, 1441 01:24:29,440 --> 01:24:33,067 the research worker types it into the machine here, 1442 01:24:33,152 --> 01:24:35,820 Emmy goes to work, and the answer comes out here. 1443 01:24:36,697 --> 01:24:39,323 - And it never makes a mistake. - Well... 1444 01:24:39,408 --> 01:24:42,702 Now, that's not entirely accurate. Emmy can make a mistake. 1445 01:24:44,621 --> 01:24:48,166 But only if the human element makes the mistake first. 1446 01:24:48,584 --> 01:24:52,253 Tell me, Bunny, has EMMARAC been helping you any? 1447 01:24:52,921 --> 01:24:55,715 Well, frankly, it hasn't started to give yet. 1448 01:24:55,799 --> 01:24:59,510 For the past two weeks, we've just been feeding it information. 1449 01:24:59,595 --> 01:25:04,056 But I think you could say that it will provide more leisure for more people. 1450 01:25:04,183 --> 01:25:07,101 - Thank you, Miss Watson. Thank you. - Not at all. 1451 01:25:07,186 --> 01:25:10,938 Now, is there any question one of you gentlemen would like to ask the machine? 1452 01:25:11,023 --> 01:25:13,274 - I have a question. - Oh? What is it? 1453 01:25:13,358 --> 01:25:15,276 The spruce bud worm. 1454 01:25:15,360 --> 01:25:20,072 How much damage is done annually to the American forest by the spruce bud worm? 1455 01:25:21,784 --> 01:25:24,786 - Ah, Miss Warriner? - That took me three weeks. 1456 01:25:24,870 --> 01:25:25,995 I know. I know. 1457 01:25:28,665 --> 01:25:30,374 How much damage 1458 01:25:30,459 --> 01:25:34,086 is done annually to American forests 1459 01:25:34,171 --> 01:25:37,048 by the spruce bud worm? 1460 01:25:37,132 --> 01:25:39,050 What was the answer, Bunny? Remember? 1461 01:25:39,468 --> 01:25:43,638 $138,464,359... 1462 01:25:43,722 --> 01:25:45,932 and, uh, some cents. 1463 01:25:46,016 --> 01:25:48,893 Well, now let's see what Emmy has to say. 1464 01:25:51,396 --> 01:25:56,484 $138,464,359... 1465 01:25:56,568 --> 01:25:58,736 and 12 cents. 1466 01:26:00,113 --> 01:26:03,199 Now, how long did that take your department, Miss Watson? 1467 01:26:04,076 --> 01:26:06,077 Oh, 45 minutes. 1468 01:26:07,871 --> 01:26:11,332 Well, even at that, you can see that this one operation alone 1469 01:26:11,416 --> 01:26:14,168 - saved your department 44 minutes. - Good! Great! 1470 01:26:14,253 --> 01:26:18,422 And now I want these men to see the machine we've installed in Payroll. 1471 01:26:18,507 --> 01:26:22,510 Well, now, of course, that's an entirely different operation, you understand. 1472 01:26:22,594 --> 01:26:25,304 It's purely mathematical. 1473 01:26:25,389 --> 01:26:29,100 It deducts the income taxes, hospitalization... 1474 01:26:44,116 --> 01:26:45,950 - Paychecks, everybody. - Hi, Kenny. 1475 01:26:46,034 --> 01:26:48,202 - Hi. - Thanks. 1476 01:26:51,373 --> 01:26:53,374 - Here you go. - Mmm-hmm. 1477 01:26:56,545 --> 01:26:58,963 Me. Ruthie. 1478 01:26:59,965 --> 01:27:02,717 Uh, Peg. Sylvia. 1479 01:27:07,639 --> 01:27:11,642 Oh, who's afraid? Come on. All together, hmm? Oh. 1480 01:27:17,274 --> 01:27:22,320 Huh. Not only that, they took out for Blue Cross again this week. 1481 01:27:23,822 --> 01:27:26,741 Well, now that I've got it, I feel better. 1482 01:27:26,825 --> 01:27:29,327 - At least I can stop worrying. - Sure. 1483 01:27:30,579 --> 01:27:33,664 How long does it take before you start collecting unemployment insurance? 1484 01:27:33,749 --> 01:27:35,583 Two weeks. I looked it up. 1485 01:27:35,667 --> 01:27:39,253 Let's not get maudlin. We'll show this bunch. We'll open our own network. 1486 01:27:39,338 --> 01:27:42,173 It's gonna take a moving van to get me out of here. 1487 01:27:42,257 --> 01:27:43,549 Help me, everybody. 1488 01:27:43,634 --> 01:27:46,552 When I think of all the junk I've collected in 11 years. 1489 01:27:46,637 --> 01:27:48,638 - I've got some cartons in the back. - I'll help you. 1490 01:27:49,014 --> 01:27:50,848 Where to start? 1491 01:27:51,433 --> 01:27:54,560 All that stuff in the desk is mine personally. 1492 01:27:54,645 --> 01:27:57,104 Oh, the coffeepot is mine. 1493 01:27:57,189 --> 01:27:59,565 Those books on the top shelf, I mustn't forget them. 1494 01:27:59,650 --> 01:28:03,027 - They're worth an awful lot of... Peg! - What's the matter? 1495 01:28:03,111 --> 01:28:04,612 My philodendron! 1496 01:28:05,364 --> 01:28:08,282 - What will I do with my philodendron? - Yeah, what? 1497 01:28:08,367 --> 01:28:11,535 Maybe I oughta dump all the plant food in and head it toward Emmy. 1498 01:28:13,830 --> 01:28:16,958 - Well, here we are. - Oh, those are great. 1499 01:28:17,376 --> 01:28:20,836 Even if we do get other jobs, we won't be together. 1500 01:28:20,921 --> 01:28:23,381 - I'll miss all of you terribly. - Don't worry, Ruthie. 1501 01:28:23,465 --> 01:28:26,759 We'll get together once a year regularly, like the Ziegfeld girls. 1502 01:28:26,843 --> 01:28:29,303 I'd like to see you get that on the Lexington Avenue bus. 1503 01:28:29,388 --> 01:28:32,890 I'll say it's alive and pay an extra fare. 1504 01:28:34,893 --> 01:28:36,268 Oh, there's my phone. 1505 01:28:36,353 --> 01:28:37,520 So what? 1506 01:28:41,942 --> 01:28:43,985 Shouldn't somebody be answering the phone? 1507 01:28:45,070 --> 01:28:47,321 Yes, dear. Go right ahead. 1508 01:28:52,411 --> 01:28:53,703 Hello? 1509 01:28:55,080 --> 01:28:57,957 Huh? 1510 01:28:58,625 --> 01:29:01,752 Does the king of the what drive an automobile? 1511 01:29:02,754 --> 01:29:06,799 The Watusis. Would you mind spelling that, please? 1512 01:29:07,843 --> 01:29:12,179 W-A-T-U-S-I-S. 1513 01:29:14,433 --> 01:29:16,100 What are Watusis? 1514 01:29:19,396 --> 01:29:21,605 King Solomon's Mines? 1515 01:29:22,816 --> 01:29:25,860 Oh, the tall natives that were in the movie. 1516 01:29:25,944 --> 01:29:29,030 And you want to know if the king drives an automobile? 1517 01:29:29,114 --> 01:29:31,782 Where would I find that? 1518 01:29:32,868 --> 01:29:36,328 Oh, the Herald Tribune. Well, just hold on. Hold the phone. 1519 01:29:36,413 --> 01:29:38,372 I'll get that for you. 1520 01:30:04,900 --> 01:30:07,276 Hello? Yes. 1521 01:30:08,904 --> 01:30:11,781 I-I don't quite... Would you mind repeating that, ple... 1522 01:30:11,865 --> 01:30:14,366 Oh, Mr. Sumner, would you mind taking this, please? 1523 01:30:14,451 --> 01:30:17,036 - I'm on the other phone. - Oh. Sure. Sure. Where is everybody? 1524 01:30:17,120 --> 01:30:20,122 - Here we are, Mr. Sumner. - Huh? 1525 01:30:22,334 --> 01:30:23,417 He... Hello. 1526 01:30:24,586 --> 01:30:26,253 What is the information you wanted? 1527 01:30:27,464 --> 01:30:28,839 Corfu? 1528 01:30:29,883 --> 01:30:33,094 All available statistics on Corfu, Miss Warriner. 1529 01:30:33,178 --> 01:30:34,553 Yes, sir. 1530 01:30:35,097 --> 01:30:38,432 We're getting that information for you. Just hang on. 1531 01:30:45,899 --> 01:30:51,570 "The Herald Tribune, November 10, 1950, page 39." What is this? 1532 01:30:51,655 --> 01:30:54,907 Oh, I had a question on the other phone about the king of the Watusis. 1533 01:30:54,991 --> 01:30:56,909 That's wrong information. 1534 01:31:02,707 --> 01:31:05,960 Hello? Now, uh, what was the information you wanted? 1535 01:31:06,044 --> 01:31:08,879 Peg, Tribune index, last four back copies. 1536 01:31:08,964 --> 01:31:11,757 Let's show him what people can do. Sylvia, Corfu. 1537 01:31:14,886 --> 01:31:18,722 Well, as far as we know, it's the Herald Tribune, November 10, 1950. 1538 01:31:18,807 --> 01:31:20,808 I'll tell you what you'll get on that date, 1539 01:31:20,892 --> 01:31:24,061 a review of the movie King Solomon's Mines. 1540 01:31:24,229 --> 01:31:27,565 - The other phone, Mr. Sumner! - Hang on. Hang on. 1541 01:31:27,941 --> 01:31:30,985 - What's the matter with everybody? - As if you didn't know. 1542 01:31:31,069 --> 01:31:34,071 What... Hello. Well, ju-just be patient. 1543 01:31:34,156 --> 01:31:35,990 We're trying to get the information for you. 1544 01:31:36,074 --> 01:31:38,742 Uh, hang on, will you? Corfu, Miss Warriner. 1545 01:31:38,827 --> 01:31:41,537 - It's coming out now. - Hang on. Hang on. 1546 01:31:45,625 --> 01:31:50,504 "Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has sent its color cameras and crew 1547 01:31:50,589 --> 01:31:54,967 "into Kenya, East Africa, and is coming up with a whopping good picture." 1548 01:31:55,051 --> 01:31:57,219 Yes. I could see that picture again. 1549 01:31:57,304 --> 01:32:01,098 - This is the wrong classification. - I'm sorry, sir. 1550 01:32:01,433 --> 01:32:03,309 How are we doing on Corfu? 1551 01:32:03,393 --> 01:32:05,936 "Introduced into England by William the Conqueror... 1552 01:32:06,021 --> 01:32:08,814 "A bell rung every evening." 1553 01:32:09,691 --> 01:32:11,775 Not "curfew," Miss Warriner, "Corfu." 1554 01:32:11,860 --> 01:32:14,528 I'm terribly sorry. I didn't understand the spelling. 1555 01:32:14,613 --> 01:32:16,739 Sylvia, give 'em Corfu. 1556 01:32:19,951 --> 01:32:24,163 "The island of Corfu is off the coast of Albania near the mouth of the Adriatic. 1557 01:32:24,247 --> 01:32:27,291 "Scenery beautiful, climate pleasant, soil fertile..." 1558 01:32:27,375 --> 01:32:30,211 Let's see what little Emmy has to say. 1559 01:32:30,462 --> 01:32:32,922 - Hello! - What the devil is this? 1560 01:32:33,006 --> 01:32:36,050 It's the poem, "Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight." 1561 01:32:36,134 --> 01:32:39,136 Isn't that nice? "Cromwell will not come till sunset, 1562 01:32:39,221 --> 01:32:41,305 "and her lips grew strangely white... 1563 01:32:41,389 --> 01:32:43,557 "as she breathed the husky whisper, 1564 01:32:43,642 --> 01:32:46,268 "curfew must not a-ring tonight." 1565 01:32:46,353 --> 01:32:48,062 - Mr. Sumner, what can I do? - Nothing. 1566 01:32:48,146 --> 01:32:51,440 You know you can't interrupt EMMARAC in the middle of a sequence. 1567 01:32:51,524 --> 01:32:54,068 - Yes, but, Mr. Sumner... - Quiet! Just listen. 1568 01:32:54,152 --> 01:32:57,154 "She had listened while the judges read, 1569 01:32:57,239 --> 01:33:00,074 "without a tear or sigh, at the ringing of the curfew, 1570 01:33:00,158 --> 01:33:02,743 "Basil Underwood must die." 1571 01:33:03,203 --> 01:33:05,287 Uh, how long does this go on? 1572 01:33:05,372 --> 01:33:07,873 That old poem has about 80 stanzas to it. 1573 01:33:07,958 --> 01:33:11,252 - Where are we now? - "She has reached the topmost ladder. 1574 01:33:11,336 --> 01:33:13,587 "O'er her hangs the great dark bell, 1575 01:33:13,672 --> 01:33:16,257 "awful is the gloom beneath her like the pathway down to hell. 1576 01:33:16,341 --> 01:33:19,051 "Lo, the ponderous tongue is swinging. 'Tis the hour of curfew now, 1577 01:33:19,135 --> 01:33:22,930 "and the sight has chilled her bosom, stopped her breath and paled her brow. 1578 01:33:23,014 --> 01:33:26,350 "Shall she let it ring? No, never! 1579 01:33:26,434 --> 01:33:28,352 "Flash her eyes with sudden light, 1580 01:33:28,436 --> 01:33:31,814 "as she springs and grasps it firmly... 1581 01:33:32,232 --> 01:33:35,359 "curfew shall not ring tonight!" 1582 01:33:36,778 --> 01:33:40,072 - They hung up, and I know another one. - I got it. 1583 01:33:40,198 --> 01:33:43,033 "Out she swung, far out, the city seemed a speck of light..." 1584 01:33:43,118 --> 01:33:46,370 King Watusi does drive a specially built 1954 Pontiac. 1585 01:33:46,454 --> 01:33:49,957 He bought it with the money he got making the movie. You're welcome. 1586 01:33:50,041 --> 01:33:53,794 "There twixt heaven and earth suspended as the bell swung to and fro, 1587 01:33:53,878 --> 01:33:56,463 "and her heart..." 1588 01:33:58,675 --> 01:34:00,551 Good heavens! What have you done now? 1589 01:34:00,635 --> 01:34:04,054 - I don't know! I don't know! - There, now, calm down. 1590 01:34:04,139 --> 01:34:07,141 You know you have to tell me. I-I can't fix it unless I know... 1591 01:34:07,225 --> 01:34:09,476 I don't know what I did! I don't know. 1592 01:34:09,561 --> 01:34:12,813 - It's your machine, not mine! - Is this supposed to be smoldering? 1593 01:34:12,897 --> 01:34:16,734 - Don't you touch that machine! - Now, now, stop crying. 1594 01:34:17,068 --> 01:34:19,778 Crying won't help it just because you made a stupid mistake. 1595 01:34:19,863 --> 01:34:23,073 - Stupid? - Yes. Or asinine, if you prefer. 1596 01:34:23,241 --> 01:34:25,701 There's nothing wrong between me and EMMARAC. 1597 01:34:25,785 --> 01:34:29,413 Ever since I got here, you've done nothing but try to sabotage me! 1598 01:34:29,497 --> 01:34:30,748 You all hate me! 1599 01:34:30,832 --> 01:34:34,501 I've been forced to work in an atmosphere of hatred and suspicion! 1600 01:34:34,586 --> 01:34:36,670 It's all your doing. You did it! 1601 01:34:36,755 --> 01:34:40,049 You did it, and you're just as bad as they are! 1602 01:34:40,133 --> 01:34:44,345 I don't know what I did to the machine! At this point, I don't care! 1603 01:34:46,473 --> 01:34:49,141 I have to stop this thing and try to figure out what she did. 1604 01:34:49,225 --> 01:34:50,851 Would this have something to do with it? 1605 01:34:50,935 --> 01:34:52,519 Yes. Yes. Thanks. 1606 01:34:52,604 --> 01:34:56,732 - Has anybody got a little piece of wire? - How about this? 1607 01:34:57,233 --> 01:35:00,486 Oh, that's fine. Fine. Thank you. 1608 01:35:00,653 --> 01:35:02,363 I hope he can't fix it. 1609 01:35:14,250 --> 01:35:16,627 Peace. It's wonderful. 1610 01:35:17,337 --> 01:35:19,838 The human element... entirely unpredictable. 1611 01:35:19,923 --> 01:35:23,092 - Mr. Sumner, this is for you. - Me? 1612 01:35:23,176 --> 01:35:25,260 Sign here, please. 1613 01:35:26,679 --> 01:35:30,057 Well, this is my last pickup. So I'd better say good-bye. 1614 01:35:30,141 --> 01:35:32,726 Oh, Kenny, not you, too! 1615 01:35:32,811 --> 01:35:35,979 Did you invent some kind of a machine that carries mail? 1616 01:35:36,064 --> 01:35:38,816 What do you mean? 1617 01:35:39,317 --> 01:35:41,235 Isn't anybody going to answer a telephone? 1618 01:35:41,319 --> 01:35:44,488 - You forget. We don't work here anymore. - You don't work here? 1619 01:35:44,572 --> 01:35:46,323 I don't understand. What did you do? 1620 01:35:46,408 --> 01:35:48,909 - Somebody hand me a blunt instrument. - What did we do? 1621 01:35:50,203 --> 01:35:52,830 "Good night, sweet prince." 1622 01:35:53,415 --> 01:35:55,707 I'm not even on the payroll! 1623 01:35:56,418 --> 01:35:57,918 Wait, let me get this stra... 1624 01:35:58,002 --> 01:36:00,212 - Did you all get fired? - Right. 1625 01:36:00,296 --> 01:36:02,297 - Why? - Why? Why, indeed. 1626 01:36:02,382 --> 01:36:04,466 I can tell you what the grapevine says. 1627 01:36:04,551 --> 01:36:07,428 - It's that big merger. - What do you know about the merger? 1628 01:36:07,512 --> 01:36:10,889 It's in the afternoon paper. We're joining with the Atlantic Network. 1629 01:36:10,974 --> 01:36:13,851 - So they're letting most of us out. - I know all about the merger. 1630 01:36:13,935 --> 01:36:16,937 That wasn't meant to have people fired. It was supposed to do just the opposite! 1631 01:36:17,021 --> 01:36:18,605 What? 1632 01:36:22,485 --> 01:36:25,737 Hello. Get off this line, will ya? It's urgent. This is Mr. Sumner. 1633 01:36:25,822 --> 01:36:28,449 - I want to speak to Azae. - You want to talk to Mr. Azae? 1634 01:36:28,533 --> 01:36:31,910 He's been trying to reach you! What's the matter with everyone down there? 1635 01:36:32,537 --> 01:36:36,123 - Yes? - Azae, you broke a promise to me. 1636 01:36:36,207 --> 01:36:38,417 Do you know everybody down here in Research has been fired? 1637 01:36:38,835 --> 01:36:41,086 The whole darn building's been fired! 1638 01:36:41,171 --> 01:36:45,215 That crazy fool machine of yours in Payroll went berserk this morning... 1639 01:36:45,300 --> 01:36:47,217 and gave everybody a pink slip! 1640 01:36:47,677 --> 01:36:50,471 No kidding. Oh, but that... that's impossible. 1641 01:36:50,555 --> 01:36:52,764 It's impos... It just couldn't happen. 1642 01:36:52,849 --> 01:36:55,309 All right. Sure. Sure. Right away. 1643 01:36:55,393 --> 01:36:58,729 - What? What? - EMMARAC down in Payroll. Mistake. 1644 01:36:58,813 --> 01:37:01,440 - What mistake? - It fired everybody in the building. 1645 01:37:01,524 --> 01:37:03,984 - Some mistake! - You mean we're not really fired? 1646 01:37:04,068 --> 01:37:06,361 - No, nobody's fired. - Oh, boy, was that a close shave! 1647 01:37:06,446 --> 01:37:08,947 If we're not fired, what's going to happen when EMMARAC takes over? 1648 01:37:09,032 --> 01:37:11,241 - Yes, what? - EMMARAC is not going to take over. 1649 01:37:11,326 --> 01:37:14,328 It was never intended to take over. It was never intended to replace you. 1650 01:37:14,412 --> 01:37:17,080 It's here to free your time for research. It's here to help you. 1651 01:37:17,165 --> 01:37:20,417 - Why didn't you say so? - Because of your darn grapevine. 1652 01:37:21,085 --> 01:37:23,629 They didn't want that Atlantic stock to go up while the merger was going. 1653 01:37:23,713 --> 01:37:26,632 There's going to be more work here than ever before. 1654 01:37:26,716 --> 01:37:30,427 They're putting on a few more girls. I hope they're as good as you are. 1655 01:37:30,512 --> 01:37:33,931 - Moral, never assume. - We'll put your stuff back. 1656 01:37:37,185 --> 01:37:39,603 Reference. Miss Watson speaking. 1657 01:37:40,188 --> 01:37:44,024 What? Uh, purely theoretical, of course. 1658 01:37:44,108 --> 01:37:47,319 - What? What? - What is the total weight of the Earth? 1659 01:37:47,403 --> 01:37:50,822 - Who wants to know? - Who wants to know? Promotion. 1660 01:37:51,616 --> 01:37:55,285 Well, that's the sort of thing you can spend months finding. 1661 01:38:00,124 --> 01:38:01,708 Might as well give her a crack at it. 1662 01:38:01,793 --> 01:38:03,627 - Tell him you'll call him back. - Call you back. 1663 01:38:03,711 --> 01:38:05,546 Here we go. 1664 01:38:06,506 --> 01:38:08,048 Now, number one. 1665 01:38:08,550 --> 01:38:10,551 Okay. 1666 01:38:10,635 --> 01:38:13,720 - Now, type it out. - Um, what is... 1667 01:38:14,430 --> 01:38:19,476 the total weight of the Earth? 1668 01:38:19,769 --> 01:38:22,563 Now, the totaling key. 1669 01:38:24,399 --> 01:38:26,775 Bope-bope-pe-do to you! 1670 01:38:29,487 --> 01:38:31,405 What's the matter? 1671 01:38:31,489 --> 01:38:34,950 - It's asking you a question. - What's the question? 1672 01:38:35,034 --> 01:38:37,286 "With or without people?" 1673 01:38:39,080 --> 01:38:41,415 Good girl. Good girl. 1674 01:38:41,499 --> 01:38:46,169 May I tell you that that is the nicest compliment EMMARAC has ever received? 1675 01:38:47,338 --> 01:38:48,755 You may. 1676 01:38:49,799 --> 01:38:51,800 I better go down to Payroll and see how they're doing. 1677 01:38:51,884 --> 01:38:53,594 You wouldn't have another hairpin, would you, I could use? 1678 01:38:53,678 --> 01:38:57,222 - Oh! Yes, indeed. There you are. - Thank you. 1679 01:39:12,363 --> 01:39:14,865 - Hi, Smithers. How are you? - Huh? Oh! Oh! 1680 01:39:14,949 --> 01:39:17,618 I'm all right now, but it's sure been a nervous morning. 1681 01:39:17,702 --> 01:39:19,620 - Aspirin? - No, thanks. 1682 01:39:21,205 --> 01:39:22,873 Hello, Sumner. 1683 01:39:56,574 --> 01:39:57,658 Oh! 1684 01:39:57,742 --> 01:40:00,410 Smithers, come with us. Sumner is buying! 1685 01:40:00,495 --> 01:40:02,663 I don't want a drink in the middle of the day. 1686 01:40:02,747 --> 01:40:04,748 You can have a malted. 1687 01:40:28,606 --> 01:40:31,358 - Miss Watson. - What do you want? 1688 01:40:31,442 --> 01:40:33,318 Could you come out and give me a hand with EMMARAC, please? 1689 01:40:33,403 --> 01:40:36,363 - Sumner, does it have to be now? - Now or never. 1690 01:40:36,447 --> 01:40:40,117 Uh, well... well, now look, Mike, I won't be a minute. 1691 01:40:40,201 --> 01:40:41,535 Excuse us, old man. 1692 01:40:41,619 --> 01:40:43,954 If Emmy's going to be this much trouble... 1693 01:40:44,038 --> 01:40:48,041 Actually, it's my fault. It's on account of this question I asked her. 1694 01:40:48,126 --> 01:40:52,587 Now, if you should say to me, "What question?" I would, uh, tell you. 1695 01:40:52,672 --> 01:40:56,591 - What question? - We'll, uh... We'll try it again. 1696 01:40:58,553 --> 01:41:01,555 Should Bunny Watson 1697 01:41:02,014 --> 01:41:04,975 marry Mike Cutler, 1698 01:41:06,269 --> 01:41:07,769 question mark. 1699 01:41:09,147 --> 01:41:12,899 Wait a minute. I thought you said this machine can't evaluate. 1700 01:41:12,984 --> 01:41:14,484 It can't. It can't. 1701 01:41:14,569 --> 01:41:16,153 It can only repeat the information 1702 01:41:16,237 --> 01:41:19,322 that has been fed into it by the human element. 1703 01:41:20,324 --> 01:41:21,950 What does it say? 1704 01:41:24,328 --> 01:41:27,414 You know perfectly well what it says. 1705 01:41:27,498 --> 01:41:31,001 Uh, yeah. That's the same answer I got the last time. 1706 01:41:31,377 --> 01:41:34,379 Uh, shall we ask it another question? Good. 1707 01:41:36,674 --> 01:41:39,092 Should Bunny Watson 1708 01:41:39,510 --> 01:41:44,139 marry Richard Sumner, question mark. 1709 01:41:49,228 --> 01:41:51,938 - "N-O." - No? 1710 01:41:53,858 --> 01:41:55,609 See for yourself. 1711 01:41:56,986 --> 01:41:59,029 - No. - What... 1712 01:42:00,531 --> 01:42:05,076 Huh! Well, I told you myself that EMMARAC could make a mistake. 1713 01:42:05,161 --> 01:42:08,413 - But not Bunny Watson. It'd never work. - Why? 1714 01:42:08,498 --> 01:42:10,624 Because you're not in love with me. You're in love with her. 1715 01:42:10,708 --> 01:42:11,917 She'd always come first. 1716 01:42:12,001 --> 01:42:14,211 If anything went wrong with her, you'd forget about me like that. 1717 01:42:14,295 --> 01:42:17,881 I couldn't care less about that... 1718 01:42:18,216 --> 01:42:21,802 It could blow up right now, and it wouldn't bother me. 1719 01:42:21,886 --> 01:42:24,387 Is that so? Let's see. 1720 01:42:30,603 --> 01:42:33,313 See? It doesn't mean a thing to me. 1721 01:42:33,397 --> 01:42:35,941 You're the only thing I care about. 1722 01:42:37,443 --> 01:42:40,445 Honestly, it'll... It'll only take a second. 1723 01:42:43,658 --> 01:42:45,075 I'll wait.