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I am not Going back to the farm shut up and kiss me

I've been in composition bet your brass buttons you are deary

there is a place off base which has two bedrooms.

Were we need two bedrooms for .

Have you ever stopped to think about me?

Just once me

life is more than just rolling around on the beach

it's a question of knowing what you can do

what I do I do well Oh was it?

Once any goal, a sweeping story that spans both World Wars,

told through the lives of two career soldiers.

One compassionate

Colonel my boys have had it I need a crack company on the line no later than 1800

It won't be mine sir. And the other man ruthless, driven by ambition, kind

of I think you mistake my position.

You have all the qualities to get to the top.

I just feel sorry for anyone who gets in your way.

Sam Damon fell in love with a daughter of a staff army officer.

You do your father a favor and don't fall in love with any of those Doughboys

too late and Emily Courtney massengill found the ideal qualities,

social position and money.

I'm terribly rich, terribly spoiled,

and always get what I want.

Tonight, you and me without the straps.

If I find your cavorting and mud puddles again, you will be carrying that gun without your stripes.

We've been caught up

I making you a rivet Lieutenant pending your return to the rear area.

We didn't send him out into those trenches.

You can take full credit for that.

If you want to kiss then try me.

I said Back off that's an order sergeant

I'm not going back. you could not turn you back. You could not let us be

I will be back Michelle. I Promise you that

and now part two of once an eagle

doctor I heard Sam had been wounded but I thought it was superficial. Something

about his leg. That's not his leg, Colonel. It's inside him.

His best friend died in his arms only a few hours before the armistice was signed.

Yeah I know he's feeling a terrible guilt since you were personally responsible.

Even his promotion to major didn't help

anything It made it worse.

What proposal indeed

I have not bought any proposals no proper Jews whatsoever.

Silence ensued the German delegation became confused

fact I said i bet damon

he's made sure much more enthusiasm.

Chrysler .

She found me good Morgen

back in a sack Lieutenant

I loved what you say that

easy Lieutenant this is not a battle so

that's no way to treat a war hero war es over Lieutenant.

Take it easy in you go

okay see

any better

Oh I am getting the laugh if I ever really Press

Thanks.

And how are you feeling this morning major.

Good enough to be sent home.

Nevermind that you think you can make it down the hall to the lounge you got company?

Oh, man, a female

little of each. If it's all same to you. I just seem stay right here. Thanks.

On your feet major hibernation is over springs are coming.

Let's go. Come on

next week mile run

colonel,

Sam. All right, sir. I am Glad to see you on your feet

like sir yeah, keep out along if you can master anything.

Oh is am I likely to meet my daughter? This is Tommy Tommy This is Sandy.

So we've met before, but three weeks back

by Brittany field hospital

I was afraid you'd remember.

I was very rude major tired and overworked. I'm sorry.

No ma'am.

It's me who? Sorry. No, please.

Oh, wait a minute. I don't know what you two are talking about.

It seems that both of you are sorry. You met.

Oh, no, we can't have that. Snow here. Give me your hand.

Sam. Tommy, Tommy. Sam. Right.

Tommy says to Sam. How are you Sam you feeling okay, fine.

You say yes. Thanks, Tommy. Thanks. How about you?

Tommy to Sam. Thanks. Thanks. Now, Sam.

You know some of us are taking places down the coast to kind of unwind

before we all scattered to the winds

and Tommy and I would like you to join us in

Hello.

Thank you sir.

Thank you both.

Again

while you have some plans or something is that it

No sir. Well, I'm afraid that we can take I cannot for an answer.

Now the doctor says you'll be able to travel the end of the week

so I'll pick you up on Friday sir really

better be careful major or he'll make it an order

Yes ma'am. In that case I volunteer with pleasure.

Fine thank you sir. Take care

and that ma is I got roped into six weeks of loafing around the Mediterranean

well it wasn't all loafing

we were there about three weeks when cord massingale got the bright idea of putting on a riding contest

I think he wanted to do some showing off for a little lady and

to tell you the truth I a little gal on my own down there I want to impress

while I wish I didn't know what I was getting into because that horse ride sure wasn't anything like to ride and we do back home

anyway court Wish me luck. I wish the horse luck and off I went

bum leg and I shouldn't have bothered

major Samuel Damon.

As usual court was there with champagne to Unruffle my tail feathers,

which were considerably ruffled. So were my feelings.

Tommy Caldwell was not only unimpressed

she was gone so much for showing off

that you got arranged before I even saw

Yeah you're just out of practice.

Would you give it a try? Yeah.

No sir. I'm afraid I've had too much practice.

I'm just here for the walk

legs doing a lot better. I feel so

good. Good. And you'll be leaving like Saturday morning. Yes, sir.

Back to the farm. I expect

Yeah I'm sorry that we didn't give you a good time Sam. We didn't tell

no sir. You have. Oh, come on. That has been almost too good.

Maybe that's what's eaten at me

because you're alive and Devon's dead

Come

sit down

with me it was

John Michael Callaway

used to call Johnny MIC

it was my friend

very very good friend. We

trained together flock together bunk together we did just about everything together we

were real close

we even made Corporal together

on the same day you imagine it on the same day

first thing you know we're down in Cuba raising Holy hell with a Spanish

Oh, I tell you what was it

all that time we used to make plans you know how two people do

we made plans about what we were going to do later we were going to get ourselves a small cattle spread

in Oklahoma.

We had to figure out the payments of course first

we had that figured out how we

how we

and one day

I got hit

and Oh, Johnny comes crawling out there.

drag me out of the line of fire.

And he got hit worse

much worse.

Well, I did a lot of thinking, man, you know whether I should go back and go ahead with a ranch sort of on my own.

I kind of keep the faith.

The more I thought about it, it just didn't make sense.

Because he was gone and I was no ranch.

Then is when I realized what I was.

I was a soldier. Like you said,

You're a soldier.

Well. Well, I don't need soldiers now

it's over. Over

you've been watching too many parades. Certainly whipped

Oh we whipped them alright . Yeah, they were humiliated, Dishonored.

And we took away everything. Even their pride.

You know, if you're whip a man and you then reach down, take his hand and lift them to his feet.

You know what can happen? He can be your friend.

Sorry, but if you whip a man and then hit him and keep hitting them and keeping them down,

chances are you're gonna end up fighting again.

It was all for nothing.

Those boys, my boys

and they died for something

toward the end there.

I forgot why it was we were fighting.

I grew up thinking it was gonna be something else

I hated colonel. I hated all of it.

Not all of us. Not all let's not kid ourselves.

I mean, war is a grimy business and maybe nobody wins.

But somebody has to teach those kids

and God help us if we leave it to the gold bricks and the incompetence

nor even worse to the killers like Merrick

think about it

delighted of use of your engagement stop.

Happy for you both stop

looking forward to seeing you on the 12 love mother and dad

afraid you don't have to hold it at least until February.

Now listen, in honor of our upcoming wedding to which you are all invited.

And which none of you will attend. Unless you happen to be in coscob Connecticut six weeks from now

you're all invited To the bistro this evening as my guest

wedding presents and sobriety are not required

just took a call swim that didn't do a damn bit of good

where's your uncle?

The senator is out how

terrific

I may have to get dressed

let's go inside

Uncle Paul.

Anybody

Well, I beg pardon, madam. Am I being propositioned?

You bet your brass buttons you are dairy.

What would mother say? Not a blessed thing

she passed out lightly on the floor

just trying to keep the cork in the old bottle

gotta break it open some time.

Emily What's that all about?

What if your uncle comes back

court he's gone for the day.

All day.

Look if I've suddenly sprouted a mustache or something tell me

but don't avoid me not avoiding you it's just that's

just not what I mean. What was all that upside just a game?

We were having a little fun you took me by surprise that's all

oh well. I'm very sorry.

Next time I'll keep my feelings in check.

Emily nevermind court

Emily I was only thinking of you

Off me court the real me

or maybe would interest you and Emily Palfrey is not really Emily Palfrey

or maybe you're just a little bit afraid

Ford

I'll pick you up at seven

I say.

How long have you been standing there spying on me.

When was not really spying

the pace you're going to be washed don't you worry

little dirt never hurt flavor

mine

I said I was going to wash them

keep them fresh while you're showering

Thanks

Julie little trick there Tommy might save you a little time on that.

I'm doing just fine. Thanks,

Sam.

Yes, what Did you say something . Well I

Yes, I think that was it

yeah

well it allows owners maybe tonight you'd like to go off down the beach

and relax. Go someplace nice and

maybe we get something to eat

why? Why?

Well

well, I couldn't help notice your face out there this afternoon

when court and Emily and now certain days. I just figured that made me how did

you do that? What the peas What did you do?

Oh, yeah, peas. These take your thumbs.

Put them on a pod like that just press down.

There you are peas.

Wait

thumbs here, right?

Yeah. No, I press.

Just press

it's amazing.

Ya now, what were you saying about Court and Emily?

Well, I just figured you were disappointed by the engagement.

Not that anybody knew you were sweet on court?

I mean, I sure didn't. But uh,

well, maybe it's gonna be hard for you tonight. You know,

going to the bistro and all. Maybe you and me can go someplace else.

Wow, that's the nicest invitation I've ever had Sam.

Well, but the court and I are just friends.

He doesn't mean Tommy.

Emily, what's the matter?

Oh, it's court. We had a fight. One of those stupid things.

I called all over to find him.

Grace Lowry said she thought she saw him

down on the route de La Mer.

When it's your face, brave American young man

don't take photo's of this

to shut down.

Do that lady. Tell them we're having one ello party down here and they're all invited

you to Frenchie. You're right Court.

Stay away Get out of here. We do not want your client here.

Thanks Sam. I think they meant to kill me that's alright court.

I got that tramp going through my wallet at the one.

You gotta watch him.

very auspicious way to get ready for an engagement party he

That's not of my business court

you think we can keep this just between you and me?

A founding dama Plaza picking daisies?

Mercy. Mon ami

Tommy, here. Oh my You look beautiful.

But you know what? You are going to be stealing

the whole show from a bride to be

not so. I won't be there. What?

Sam Damon? I think he's invited me to an date.

Oh really?

If you disapprove speak now.

Yeah, I'll convey your regrets to the other people all right

I'm not keeping you up. Am i

Hey, over here.

Do you do this in battle fearless leader.

You must drive everybody bats

sorry Tommy guess I'm pretty lousy company

just never learned to make a lot of

small talk and chit chat the way Court and the other boys do.

Well in case you haven't noticed

we've been chit chatting for the last eight hours

the sun is about to come up

and my dad is probably scouting the countryside with an R3 Springfield

Well, I guess we better go then

I guess we better

Sam, you've been mumbling to yourself for the last two hours.

I don't know what it is you've been trying to say but

whatever it is, I wish you'd say it and be done with it

to feel about Mary and me

Oh, I'm sorry. I guess it did sound kind of funny.

Oh, I feel like such a fool what do you think I feel

oh, we known each other for what four weeks now?

Three Three

figure if two people love each other

well you know maybe that was a pocket watch.

No, no, you certainly don't

that funny. All right, that fun either.

Afters No, just say so and we'll forget about

sam Now you listen to me

what I thought you were going to ask me

is if you could kiss me

and then I was going to start a whole thing about how

a girl doesn't kiss just anybody

unless of course then anybody is somebody

then

then I was going to

figure out a way to get you to propose to me

but that was going to be a couple of weeks from now

where you want to waste couple of weeks for

oH I don't

I truly don't sir.

Hold on a minute now.

How you hold on

Where does it say only boy gets to kiss girl

so there something we got to talk out

I am not going back to the farm is that it?

Yeah. See is how you feel about the army in all

fact is I'm thinking about staying in

when I knew that weeks ago,

even if you didn't

you don't mind

shut up and kiss me

I'm sorry we couldn't wait.

But you know us as we make up our minds do the thing. That's it.

Anyway, I didn't want to give Tommy a chance to change her mind.

She sure didn't like the idea my stand in the service.

Especially since I'm getting busted back to my permanent rank of first lieutenant.

But she's gonna make a go of it

it took me a while to face up to what happened to death.

And I want to carry a piece of that with me wherever I go.

I'm not sure why done why any of them died.

But the girls are right It is coming again and it's scary

that's why I'm stand in to help make sure we're ready

the next time we've got to be ready

you're kidding it's all me and you know Lady and

I was prepared for another tour with you in the VOQ and me in some rooming house

How did you do it

just flashed this beautiful bar at him

they wrestled up their finest accommodations

First Lieutenant

Sam

well midred an officer did say the place might need a little fixing up

how much fixing up

fact is they were getting set their place down

that's it No sir we'll take it we'll make her do it

anyway I always say get out of the place which you put into

is that what you always say? Sam

school

What's up

yes we won't need the key

ah Sam well

finally got a little house for Oman base.

How can you joke about it?

Look at this.

I am well housing officer said he assigned me a couple of men

shortly

and the walls

that fall down I'd say

the kitchen is not much better.

Hate to see what they assigned me if I was just second lieutenant.

We are not going to live here, Sam.

And I'm not going to argue about it.

No arguments. I just tell them we don't want it.

And we can get a campstove couple of sleeping bags.

They're not going to treat us like this. You don't know Sam Damon.

I know. I didn't spend my life kicking around army camps without learning something you know

if you think you're gonna humor me in the living in this

dump. Hey.

I got a terrific idea. First went back to Lizzy.

And we'll go down to the PX. We'll buy a mop and a bucket.

Some soap and a broom and a bed

a bed. That's right.

And we'll come back here and we'll vote on which one to use first.

You don't play fair.

Lady if I played fair I'd never win

your mom? Well, it's been seven weeks now since we got to Fort Hardy

and the little place is starting to look like something

you wouldn't believe Tommy. She's some kind of whirlwind.

I don't know where she gets her energy.

Reminds me you come spring cleaning time.

Thanks for me are okay so far? I got a platoon under my command.

All pretty good boys who fought overseas.

One day is pretty much like the next.

Only trouble so far as with my company commander Captain Townsend

scuttled, bad hazard. He's came to some Senator out west

and wouldn't surprise me honey he spent the war shipping supplies out of Norfolk.

And while he's long on brass, he's plenty short on brains

little ragged, wouldn't you say?

They're coming along, are easily pleased.

You know, the First Army Commander will be out here next week on inspection tour.

Yes, sir. I expect only the highest marks for my company, Lieutenant.

Yes, sir.

I had a chance to review your file in some detail, Damon.

I see you're something of a hero.

Just did what I was told Captain.

Always follow heroes.

But as far as I'm concerned, they are gone and Bella woods are faraway places.

Best forgotten. So I'll make my meaning clear.

Yes, sir. Carry on.

Oh, one further thing, Lieutenant.

Are you acquainted with Captain Edward Provency?

No, sorry, sir.

You will be. He's moving into your quarters.

Move. But Sam,Honey I'm sorry.

We just fixed the place the way we want it.

I Know that. But a captain's coming in and we're getting bounced.

You know the system. They can take

their system using

Tommy Sam. If you're going to have one of your Spats.

Would you mind moving the fray somewhere a little more private

Twiggy, if you're on his side, don't you say a word

his sight on this. I don't even know the problem.

New Captain coming on base into the week. That little game a

yes. And this little lady is not playing.

I've got a father in Washington with one shining star on each shoulder.

Yeah, well, you're not calling your father.

Oh, for heaven's sake, Sam. It's a rigged game. But we can beat it.

No, you're not calling me father. Because if you do,

I'm gonna call my mom and tell her you still haven't learned iron my underwear.

You wouldn't dare try me.

Right Lieutenant

then where do you suggest we live next week?

Oh, this is comfortable. only room for one but you won't mind. Will you sweetheart.

Forvie an old bird Colonel for butting in but there is a place off base

just a few blocks from me. But it might be just a ticket

considering it as two bedrooms. Two bedrooms

when we need

two bedrooms for for company Of course.

Whatever. Whatever. Excuse me

Tommy, what? Why don't we need two bedrooms?

We don't know I mean, I'm not sure we do

it's not supposed to be like this.

I was going to fix a special dinner tonight with

with candles and some music on the gramophone

in this damn place smells of ether

It does not matter

are you doing a fine job record fine job.

I'm gonna be sure to include that in my report.

I appreciate that.

Cheers. Cheers

that. Oh, it must be 10 What maybe 11 years old,

actually. 12 But then who's counting? Oh,

Ah still on for tonight. If you're free, you lead I follow

Washington has its assets but for some good clean fun

there's no place like little old New York.

I'll pick you up at seven yes

okay keep your arms straight and follow through.

Good shot. Liar.

Mrs massengill, telephone

Thank you. Yes, Emily. Hi.

You're teaching certain Silcock how to play the game.

The chance we known is pinning my ears back. Coming back.

No, I can't listen Emily about that thing at the Stacy's tonight.

afraid I'll have to back off. Oh,

I have to square current Lavery around big town tonight.

I see. A little extra curricular duty above and beyond.

Emily it's important

not to me.

It's a chance to get out of this place.

Avery is straight road to the War Department in Washington.

I told you that

the least you could do is try court.

How about the pretense of trying I'll even settle for that much.

Court

probably stay overnight.

Don't explain court. Just don't explain.

To hear a lot of that sort of thing around here, Sergeant.

We all have our troubles Mrs. massengill.

Oh, and what sort of troubles Do you have?

None that I can't handle.

It's a question of knowing what you can do.

What I do I do well

like tennis

like tennis

briber Magnum of champagne. pours it into his saxophone.

Well he goes after the woman with the champagne

and it just as it gets to her she hits him with the Magnum right in the knee

and then you know the

wall the wall drunks and everybody trying to be Jack Dempsey

it took the cost six paddy wagons to clear out the place

we don't have that kind of run down in Washington. I wish we did.

So interesting being down there with all those monuments.

This one is Mr. Smith. Harry Smith. Yeah Harry.

You take care of yourself 5.30 dirty

your friend is a lot of fun.

Yeah, try to be selective.

Listen, why don't you take a cab home or something.

You got to be kidding. You're gonna wait around here to 530 in the morning. You

bet. It's part of the plan. What plan.

First thing Harry sees when he comes out the door this morning is my face.

chiming a little blackmail is that it?

No my darling that would be to bug

it's enough that he knows that I know.

And his wife doesn't

you play ref sure my darling if you don't know what a ruff is.

You're sure you don't want to come up to my house.

Okay right some other time

you are a funny guy. Funny merried guy

catch up to the rest of the world.

More of the old lady gives you the gate.

ring me up. Okay.

I will

Yes

hello

I hear you come in

just arrived

I spin around number he hang up

put some coffee on

I don't smoke

the girls came over last night

which one court which one

which one

Which one was it who was it. what is the difference what am i supposed to do play tennis for the rest of

my life all I wanted from you was a little patience.

Oh god Three years I thought you understood

Court why don't we just stop being polite for once and talk about it.

really talk about it

okay

but have you ever stopped to think about me?

Just once me

life is more than just rolling around in the bedsheets

How would you know? Right?

You hit me again you go ahead but if you do it's the last time

you understand one more time and I'm gone.

You won't do that. Try me

right now I don't care what people say. But you do don't you

you need me right now would it look up and coming young officer divorced by socialite wife

What do you suppose caused it? No ideal John 30 Drank no hurt she drank.

Oh really? I heard it was something a little deeper than that.

He was you know unable

I'm sorry

we'll figure something Out. we have to