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[barking]

[Jacqueline] When one watched Sister Bertrille playing tag

with the clouds high above San Juan,

it was difficult to believe her past contained nothing more exotic

than a Chicago suburb and a nice,

ordinary, middle-class upbringing.

But it was all true.

She was really very much like the typical girl next door

who had learned how to fly.

It turned out she was even someone's kid sister.

[Reverend Mother] Good news, Sister Bertrille?

Oh, yes, great news. It's from my sister. Uh, listen.

"Dear Elsie." That's my old name.

Elsie ethrington.

[giggling] Now you wonder why I'm so crazy

about the name Sister Bertrille.

I mean, anything would be an improvement, right?

Well, what did your sister say? Oh, yes.

"Dear Elsie, just a short note to tell you I'll be arriving in San Juan

"on the 24th and staying for a few days before leaving for Brazil.

Looking forward to seeing you, Jennifer."

[Bertrille] Isn't that great? Yes, indeed.

Uh, what city in Brazil is she going to?

Oh, no, she won't be working in a city, Reverend Mother.

She's going to some of the small villages. You see, she's a doctor,

[bertrille] And she just volunteered

to serve with the peace corps for 2 years.

[Reverend Mother] How wonderful.

[Sixto] A lady doctor?

She must have some head between her shoulders.

Yes. Well, it runs in the family.

You see, my father's a doctor, and my mother's a surgical nurse,

and my brother's in his 2nd year of medical school.

I'm the only one in the family

that didn't go into the business, so to speak.

I guess that makes you the black ship of the family.

Sheep, sister.

And I--I--I do not think that that is a very apt description of someone

who chooses to, uh, enter the convent.

I just hope she doesn't get bored.

Uh, why should she get bored?

Sister Jacqueline, uh, the nightlife at the convent

leaves something to be desired.

[Jacqueline clears throat]

I--I mean, if you're not a nun.

I mean, I like it.

[Jacqueline] Sister Bertrille needn't have worried.

Jennifer was to experience many emotions

during her visit to San Juan,

but boredom was not one of them.

Well, you haven't given me an answer yet, Jennifer.

Will you see me tonight?

I'd love to, Carlos,

but I have to visit the convent San Tanco.

The convent? Why?

What are you doing there?

Personal business.

Hmm.

Hey, you are not becoming a nun?

[giggling] No.

No, I'm going to visit my sister Elsie.

[chuckles] Oh, she works there?

She's a novice at the convent. Mmm-hmm.

Sister Elsie?

Funny, I never met her.

We'll be landing in San Juan in a few minutes.

Fasten your seat belts, please. Oh, thank you.

What do you do for a living, Jennifer?

I'm a doctor.

A doctor? But you are so pretty.

Thank you, but regular features haven't saved a patient yet.

Oh, but I bet it sure helps.

Anyway, if I ever need a doctor, I'm going to call on you.

I sincerely hope you'll never need my services, Carlos.

Why? I'm an obstetrician.

[laughing]

All right, kids, pass the papers down. Come on.

Pass them down.

I haven't got all year, you know.

Oh, Jenny!

Oh, honey!

Oh, it's so good to see you.

Oh, you, too.

Let me look at you.

Oh, I can't get over it. My kid sister finally grew up.

Sometimes we didn't think you'd make it.

Oh, come here. Come here.

Oh. Class, I want you to meet my sister Jennifer.

Hi.

[speaking Spanish]

W-What did he say?

He said he didn't think nuns were allowed to have sisters.

[laughing]

Uh, class, in honor of my sister's visit today, we'll have an early recess.

[Bertrille] Everybody out.

[kids cheering]

Anyway, we got to talking,

and he turned out to be charming as well as handsome.

And he had this whole evening planned.

First, dinner at his place,

and then a personally-guided tour of San Juan

ending with a midnight swim.

Oh, wow, it sounds exciting. What time is he picking you up?

Well, he's not. He's phoning later,

but I'm going to tell him I want to spend the evening here with you.

Jen, the only kind of excitement we could offer you

is a snappy game of Checkers.

But I wanted to visit with you.

Well, there's plenty of time to see me.

Look, maybe I can take you along,

and we can all have dinner together.

Oh, well, that's a fabulous idea.

I can see his face now when you say,

"oh, by the way, I brought my kid sister along, the nun."

That'll get the evening off to a rousing start.

[chattering]

[chattering]

[crickets chirping]

It's Carlos. It was Carlos she was talking about!

What's the matter?

Jen's going out with Carlos.

Why are you in such a flip? Isn't he a friend of yours?

Sure, he is.

But would you want your sister to date him?

[car engine starting]

He must have taken the phone off the hook.

Why would he do that?

Sister, you've got a lot to learn about men.

I'll buy that.

I've got to warn her.

You're really worried about Jennifer.

Yes, I am.

Well, I wouldn't be if she were with anyone else.

But Carlos is so Latin.

♪[music playing] Do you like champagne, Jennifer?

Yes, on special occasions.

Well, that's up to us, don't you think?

Us? Mmm-hmm.

To try our best to make this...

A night to remember.

Sometimes you can try too hard, Carlos.

Too hard?

What do you mean?

Aren't you having a good time?

Oh, so far, I've had a wonderful time.

The food and wine are marvelous.

You're an attractive, charming man, but...

[sighing] Come on, go on.

Well...

Frankly, right now I feel

as if I'm in the middle of a Doris Day movie.

What? Well, you know, the seduction scene

in Rock Hudson's apartment.

Seduction?

Whatever made you think of that?

The subdued lighting, the romantic music,

the telephone off the hook.

[replacing telephone]

It's all a bit obvious, don't you think?

Ok, I admit it.

Tonight I was a little bit obvious.

I'm sorry, Carlos. I just don't believe in instant passion.

Well, neither do I.

But how about if we rehearse?

I have a better idea.

How about that midnight swim you promised me?

Well, I never welch on a promise.

I tell you what, we can change here,

and then we drive down to the beach.

We can have a nightcap on my boat.

Here, take your pick.

You're prepared for any emergency, aren't you?

Here, they belong to my sisters.

You're a terrible liar, Carlos.

Oh, that's not true.

I'm an excellent liar.

[Carlos] Go away, we are busy.

Oh, it should take you about 3 minutes

to change out of your clothes.

[Jennifer] Give me 4. It'll take me longer than you.

[Carlos] I just do not believe it!

What are you doing here?

I was just about to ask you that.

Well, before you came barging in

I was just about to get changed into a swimsuit.

Swimsuit?

You're-- you're going swimming?

Yes. What's going on here?

What business is it of yours what Jennifer is doing?

Carlos, I didn't come here to talk to you. I came to talk to my sister.

I don't care who you--

your sister?

That's right.

Is she your sister?

You didn't tell him?

I didn't think you knew him.

Oh, yes.

Carlos and I are great friends, aren't we, Carlos?

You never told me you had a sister.

You never asked.

You mean, if you'd known Sister Bertrille was my sister,

you wouldn't have asked me out?

Well, I--I'll be honest with you.

I would have thought about it a lot more.

All right, Elsie, now you're here.

What do you want to see me about?

Well, could I talk to you over here a minute?

All right, sister. I know why you came here.

She came to warn you about me.

She was going to tell you that I'm a gambler, and--and a playboy,

and I have absolutely no scruples about women.

[Carlos] Am I right, sister?

Well, you paraphrased a little bit, but that's about the size of it.

Look, you're my sister, not my mother.

But, Jen, you don't know Carlos.

And you do?

Oh, she makes an appearance on practically every date I have.

Well, I don't do it on purpose.

It just happens that way.

Ok, Elsie, I'm sure you meant well.

Now don't you have something to do at the convent?

Oh.

This is just like old times.

You remember when you used to send me up to my room?

[Jennifer] Not quite.

In those days, I had to bribe you with a lollipop.

Oh.

Yeah.

Good night, Jen.

Good night.

Good night, Carlos.

Good night.

The next time, I promise I'll knock.

Fine.

Uh, see you at the convent. Good night.

Good night.

Uh, Sister Jacqueline said you wanted to see me, Reverend Mother.

Uh, y-yes, Sister Bertrille. I was at the hospital tonight,

and while I was there, I--I--I'm afraid

that I may have spoken rather hastily.

You, Reverend Mother?

Uh, yes, Sister Bertrille. You see, the hospital received word

from a small village in the interior

that one of the residents had been bitten by a dog that was probably rabid.

And when the hospital

told me that they couldn't spare a doctor until tomorrow, I, uh--

well, I mentioned your sister to them.

And they want Jen to go out and take a look, huh?

Yes.

I know that it is a tremendous imposition.

Oh, no. I'm sure she'll be glad to.

Can you reach her by phone?

No, but I know where I can find her.

Good. While you're gone, I--I will try to arrange for some transportation.

[Reverend Mother] She will need a plane to fly her in.

Oh, well, Reverend Mother, I think I can handle that, too.

Uh, Señor Ramirez has a plane.

Well, yes, but,

do you think that Señor Ramirez

would be wiling to fly your sister into the interior?

When you go out with a doctor, you've got to expect

to make an occasional house call.

Right.

[crickets chirping]

So, before going into private practice,

I decided to join the peace corps.

And they assigned me to Brazil.

Now you know everything about me.

Not quite. I--I would like to know

if you'll come and visit my mother tomorrow.

It will make her very happy.

Why?

Well, my mother always wanted me to marry a doctor.

You should be careful.

That could very easily be taken as a proposal.

It is a proposal.

Will you marry me?

You want to marry me after knowing me for one evening?

Well, I know myself. And I know how I feel about you.

Oh, look, Carlos, I'm very flattered.

Uh,

I mean, I like you.

But it wouldn't be fair to let you think

I'm even remotely interested in marriage in the near future.

[chuckles] Every girl is interested in marriage.

Why not you?

Well, for one thing, I'm committed to 2 years in South America.

So? I'll go with you.

Oh, Carlos, I'm not going to be staying in a luxury hotel.

Somehow I just can't imagine you being happy in a jungle village.

Jennifer, I can be happy with you anywhere.

Now, will you think about it?

[laughs]

You know, this is crazy.

But I'm tempted.

I realize it's ridiculous even to talk about--

[window opening]

Hi, there.

You know, it used to be a lot simpler when I'd give you 50 cents

and send you to the movies.

She has the worst sense of timing in the world.

What did I interrupt now?

If you must know, I was in the middle of...

Proposing to your sister.

Proposing?

You want to marry her?

Hard to believe, but true.

Well, uh, what did you tell him?

Look, let's not turn this into a group discussion.

[Jennifer] What did you want to see me about this time?

Well, it's an emergency,

and it involves you and Carlos.

What are you talking about, sister?

Carlos, how would you like to spend some time with Jennifer alone?

Of course, she didn't tell us that the nearest landing field

was 5 miles away from the village.

[panting] Oh, well. Hey, I--I spotted the village

over there someplace. Isn't that great?

Well, it wasn't my idea to come along.

The Reverend Mother insisted.

[birds chirping]

Carlos, would you like to stop and rest for a while?

[panting] What makes you think I need a rest?

Well, you look sort of rumpled and sweaty.

That's because I wasn't trained to be a pack mule.

How much further, Elsie?

Not far.

According to the map, the village should be

just on the other side of this swamp.

Oh, great.

The scenic route.

Would you like us to help you carry the medical supplies, Carlos?

Oh, no, thank you, Jennifer.

I may not be a Tarzan,

but I'm not exactly a weakling.

Come on.

Let's go. Ok.

No, Carlos, not that way!

[exclaiming]

How are you coming along there, Carlos?

I feel stupid.

Well, you look charming.

I'll get Elsie to hang your trousers out to dry.

How is he?

Well, the bite itself isn't too bad.

It all depends on whether that dog was rabid.

Oh, what a snappy-looking outfit.

Who asked you?

What did you find out?

Well, they don't seem to be able to find the dog.

They think maybe he crawled off someplace and died.

I feel like joining him.

Well, that settles it.

I think I better give him the first injection now.

You know, I'm going to need some more light.

You want to bring that lamp over here, please?

And Carlos, I'm going to need your help, too.

Finally, I'm going to be of some use.

What do you mean?

Well, so far, I haven't covered myself with glory, have I?

Don't be silly.

I think you've borne up very well.

Now I want you to translate what I'm going to say to the patient.

I'll hang up his pants. Fine.

Tell him he's going to get 14 injections,

1 each day for 2 weeks.

[speaking Spanish]

I'm going to give him the first one now. [Carlos speaking Spanish]

[Jennifer] And then we'll fly him back

to the hospital in San Juan for the rest.

[speaking Spanish]

[exclaiming]

What's the matter?

Are you going to stick that big needle in him?

Yes.

Oh.

Look, it's not pleasant, but it's not as bad as it looks.

Anyway, there's no alternative.

Are you all right, Carlos?

Such a big needle.

[Bertrille] You want any help?

Uh, yes, just hold the patient's hand and look sympathetic.

Well, that's easy. I am sympathetic.

Carlos? Carlos?

Huh?

Would you hold the light over my shoulder so I can see, please?

Are you up to that?

Oh, of course I'm up to that.

All right. Here goes.

[lamp crashing]

What happened?

Carlos. He fainted.

Ok, Carlos. Take it easy. It's all right.

[coughing]

What happened?

You fainted.

That's impossible.

No it's not. It's true. When Jen put the needle in you went,

[imitating crashing]

Out like a light.

Well, you don't have to sound so cheerful about it.

Oh, I'm not cheerful. I'm just telling it like it is.

Ok, Elsie.

We're going to need a stretcher to get Pedro to the plane.

Maybe you can rustle one up, huh?

Ok. And don't feel too bad, Carlos.

After all, you're a gambler, not a nurse. Here, fan yourself.

Elsie's right, Carlos. Don't feel too badly about it.

I fainted 4 times my first year at med school.

Yeah, but you're a girl.

Poor Carlos.

You have had a rough time of it, haven't you?

Mmm.

That makes up for everything.

And I still want to marry you.

Of course, I realize

that you probably think that I couldn't adapt myself

to living in Brazil.

But I could learn. I could--

you find my proposal funny?

No, no, Carlos, just your costume.

Oh.

I look ridiculous, huh?

No, as a matter of fact,

I think you look rather appealing.

Enough to marry me?

Carlos, I don't think we should talk about that now.

Where do you want me to put this? Oh!

Oh, my goodness! Carlos, are you hurt?

I think I sat on something sharp.

How do you feel, Carlos?

I don't want to discuss it.

But I-- I don't want to discuss anything.

I just wanted to tell you

that you didn't have to be embarrassed.

I mean, Jen's a doctor, and don't worry about me.

I've had a year of nurses' training.

And who are these kids? Interns?

What are these children doing here?

[speaking Spanish]

What did he say?

He said in this village

they don't have any television.

Why don't you tell them to go out and sell tickets?

[speaking Spanish]

Scram. Hit the road, Jack. Come on.

[children speaking Spanish]

Show's over. Go on out.

Now hold still, Carlos. I've got about 3 more stitches,

and then I'll have you almost as good as new.

Don't worry about a thing, Carlos.

Jen is fantastic with a needle.

A real neat stitcher.

Elsie, why don't you leave bad enough alone?

Well, I just thought Carlos would feel better

if he knew his wounds wouldn't show.

I'm not interested in your opinions about my wounds.

[Jennifer] There, now. I'm all finished.

Now don't move!

Do you think if we get you carried to the plane,

you'll be able to fly?

Oh, sure. Carlos isn't one of those pilots

who flies by the seat of his pants.

[laughing]

That's not funny, Elsie.

Sorry, Jen. I was just trying to lighten the situation.

Well, I better go out and try and recruit some stretcher-bearers.

[sighing] Ok.

I--I guess you're pretty sore, huh?

I--I mean, I mean, I guess you're mad.

I mean, I guess sore isn't the right word to use at this moment, huh?

[Carlos] No, it isn't the right word.

Destroyed, shattered, humiliated. Those are the right words.

Carlos, there's no reason to feel like that.

Uh, no?

I ask a girl out, and what happens?

I end up in the wilds of the jungle with a--a nun

and a farmer who has rabies.

Then I fall into a swamp,

lose my trousers, and faint.

Then, to top it off, I get hit by a stretcher, fall on some bottles,

and I am... Subjected to having my--

to being stitched up by the woman I love.

Now how should I feel? You tell me, how should I feel?

Unlucky?

Don't you realize that I can't face her again?

[Bertrille] But why?

Because, the sort of experience we've been through together

tends to kill romance.

But I don't see why.

It was our first date.

Oh, Carlos, I'm so sorry.

No, you are not!

Don't be hypocritical about it.

What do you mean by that?

You planned the whole thing.

[exclaiming] What?

You didn't want me to marry your sister.

Don't you deny it.

You wanted Jennifer to fall out of love with me,

so you deliberately took me into the jungle.

You wanted me out of the city.

Now why would I want to do that?

Because, you know that in--in the city I am...

Rather appealing.

You know that in the jungle I fall apart.

Well, it worked.

I hope you're satisfied.

Carlos, do you really think I'd do that to you?

Yes.

But you're my friend.

And she is your sister.

And blood is thicker than water.

That's not true.

[Carlos] Oh, no? We'll see.

Jennifer? Yes.

Answer me yes or no. Will you marry me?

Carlos, I--

yes or no?

No, I-- you see?

But, Carlos, that has got nothing to do with your accident.

I refuse to talk about it any further.

But I--

in fact, I refuse to talk to anybody ever again.

And he didn't.

[Jacqueline] Not to anyone?

Well, not to Jennifer or myself.

He wouldn't even answer the telephone to us.

Oh, cheer up, sister. It's not as bad as all that.

Oh, yes, it is.

There's nothing worse than losing a friend.

I've said goodbye to everyone but Sister Sixto. I couldn't find her.

Oh, she's helping out at the hospital today.

I'll say goodbye to her for you.

Oh, thank you, sister.

No sign of Carlos?

Afraid not.

[Sixto] Jennifer!

Oh, I didn't want you to leave

before I had a chance to say goodbye. Goodbye.

I'd have been here sooner except I was busy as a wasp.

Oh, it was very sweet of you to come.

Oh, by the way, I--I saw your friend Carlos.

[Bertrille] At the hospital?

He's having his stitches taken out.

I guess that means he's back to normal, huh?

Well, let's hope so.

Elsie, I'm afraid we have to go.

Yes. We do have to go

but not to the airport.

We're going to go see Carlos.

Jennifer, it's part of our job to comfort the sick and wounded.

You almost through, doctor?

Almost.

You have some visitors, Señor Ramirez.

Hi.

Oh, no.

What are you doing here?

Jennifer wanted to talk to you, Carlos.

Is this allowed?

I mean, can just anyone walk in here and watch a private operation?

Of course not.

Sister Bertrille, please, come with me.

Wait a minute! What about her?

Doesn't she have to leave, too?

Of course not.

Dr. Ethrington is not only a physician,

but is very familiar with your case.

Carlos,

we have a lot to talk about.

[laughing]

Oh, thank you, Carlos, for driving us to the airport.

Well, I owed you something.

I was wrong about you, sister.

I'm sorry.

What exactly did Jen say to you, or would that be prying?

It would be prying, but I'll tell you anyway.

She told me that her refusing to marry me

had nothing to do with you or our trip to the jungle.

You were really hung up on old Jen, weren't you?

Yeah. Well, I'll get over it.

My, you certainly are taking it all nicely.

Well, that's because, uh, she reminded me of something

that made her rejection a little easier to take.

What's that?

That if, uh, I married her,

it would make you my sister-in-law.

And I'm not sure I'm ready for that yet.

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