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Yes. Oh, that's a good girl.

Yes, she's Grandmama's good girl.

Well, how are we doing?

Did anyone ever tell you

that this child is positively incredible?

You tell her something, and she never forgets it.

Now watch. Tabatha, stay right there.

Now, watch Grandmama.

Who is the prettiest little lady in the whole wide world?

Grandmama.

I believe in telling a child the absolute truth.

Did anyone ever tell you that you are impossibly endearing?

Now, you run along and have a nice lunch with what's-his-name.

Oh, I'm not having lunch with what's-his-name.

You're not?

No. I'm having lunch with Darrin.

Now, Mother, one last thing.

Please remember, no witchcraft in front of Tabatha.

You know how it upsets him.

Who?

What's-his-name.

Bye-bye, love. Be a good girl.

And take care of Grandmama.

[♪♪]

You hear what she said? Hmm?

Now, shall we pick out a nice toy to play with?

What about the soldier?

No.

Or the drummer? No.

What about the teddy bear?

[GASPS] Oh, Tabatha.

Tabatha, how marvelous.

Especially when you consider

the discouraging atmosphere around here.

What a pretty little doll.

You're doing very well, Tabatha.

[THUNDERCLAP]

[WIND HOWLING]

Well, about time.

Know how long I've been tracking you down?

Do you have a message for me?

Appears there's a big to-do in your honor at the Taj Mahal.

Expecting a couple thousand guests, the way I hear it.

Oh, fiddle-faddle. I know all that. It's next week.

No it ain't. It's been moved up to today, 11:00.

Oh, how dreadful!

All those people expecting me,

and here I am sitting with a baby.

Well, appears to me you've got plenty of babysitters.

Pick any one of them toys, put a spell on it,

and you've got yourself a sitter.

Of course. You're absolutely right.

Thank you for an excellent suggestion.

Don't thank me. Just leave a forwarding address next time.

[THUNDERCLAP]

Well!

There.

I think this is a nice babysitter.

Now watch, Tabatha. Watch Grandmama.

[♪♪]

Say hello to your babysitter.

Hi.

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

Isn't that fun, Tabatha?

Would you care to take the busby off?

Or are you more comfortable with it on?

It's a shame we can't make you talk,

but as long as you understand, I suppose you'll do.

Now look, the juice is in the refrigerator.

She takes it at 11:00,

and she naps at 1:00.

And if there's anything you need, just ring,

and I'll pop right back.

All right?

Have fun, love bug.

Juice.

Drink.

Juice. Drink.

I'll just walk you to the elevator, Bob, and then--

Darrin. How are you, boy?

Hello, Bob. Samantha, what a pleasant surprise.

Nice to see you, Bob. Hi, Larry.

Hi, Sam. You two know each other?

Why certainly. We're old friends.

I'm just taking Samantha to lunch.

What's the occasion?

They don't need an occasion.

They're not married that long.

Well, I guess I'll be running along. See you tonight, right?

Right. About 7:30.

Larry. Bob.

Uh, well...

Uh, Darrin, can you spare me a second before you go?

Sure, Lar.

Be right back, honey.

I, uh, read your memo on the MacGregor account.

Got some good points.

You mentioned that this morning, Larry.

Oh, yes. Yeah, that's right.

What, uh... what are you seeing Chase about?

Nothing. He's just coming to dinner.

So Chase is having dinner with you, huh?

Well, actually, I'm just returning an obligation.

Um... he had us to dinner a few weeks ago.

Oh, really? He had you to dinner?

It was really more of a buffet.

I'm sorry, Larry.

About what? [CHUCKLES]

It's part of your job to entertain clients.

I'm glad you feel that way.

Glad you mentioned it, though, because Louise and I

were thinking of dropping in on you tonight.

I wish you would.

Please, you know you're always welcome.

If we were welcome, you'd have invited us to dinner.

I am inviting you to dinner. Will you please come to dinner?

Darrin, I wouldn't dream of horning in.

We'd love to have you horn in. Come.

Absolutely not. Please.

Forget it. I insist.

I refuse. Well, if you're sure.

What time? Seven-thirty.

Thank you, Larry. I'm glad I talked you into it.

[TELEPHONE RINGS]

SAMANTHA: Hello?

Hello?

All right, honey.

You wouldn't believe what just went on in Larry's office.

I finally had to invite them to dinner tonight.

Oh? What's the matter?

Well, I-I just called the house

and it sounded like someone picked up the phone.

But nobody said hello.

Nobody said hello?

[♪♪]

Mother.

[LOUD DRUMMING]

Mother?

Do you want to tell me again how responsible your mother is?

Well...

No.

I can't understand how this could happen.

But I'm sure it's nothing to be concerned about.

I'll just change everything back the way it was.

Are you sure you can...?

Oh, sure, I'm sure.

Okay. Okay.

The only thing I'm not sure about is how.

Now, pay attention, all of you.

Look me right in the eye.

That goes for you too.

Farley.

Now concentrate. Listen.

One re-or-re-ickery Ann, Phillison folison Nicholas John.

Queevy quavy, English Navy Stiglam, staglam, rack.

B-A-C-K spells "back" And back goes you!

Marvelous.

No luck.

SAM: Oh, honey, it's no use.

I've tried every spell I know. I've even made up a few.

Mother's the only one who can change them back.

Now look, while I try and locate her,

you better hide all of Tabatha's toys.

You mean, you think, maybe Tabatha...?

SAM: Could be.

You know something, Sam?

I'm a medical phenomenon.

What do you mean by that?

I don't have an ulcer.

Oh, Darrin, hurry up.

Oh, Mother. Where could she be?

I'm sorry to have to do this to you, sweetheart,

but until you unlearn what your loving grandmother taught you,

it's got to be done.

Sorry, honey.

Well? No, I can't seem to locate her.

So we'll just have to wait until she gets back.

Meanwhile, we'd better cancel dinner.

I already have. Oh.

Sort of. Sort of?

Well, I called Larry and left a message with Louise.

Luckily Larry wasn't there.

But the Chases are on their way here.

What do I tell them when they get here?

Welcome to Disneyland?

Don't worry, sweetheart. We'll keep them locked in the guest room.

You don't understand. Those things running around in there make me nervous.

Just because I don't have an ulcer now,

doesn't mean I can't get one.

Oh.

Hi, hon.

Hi.

A little wine for our hosts.

Oh, they just called. The dinner's off.

Oh? It's something about Tabatha.

What's wrong with her? Well, Darrin wasn't too clear,

but he said it's nothing serious,

one of those 24-hour things.

That's a shame.

Oh, I'm sure she'll be fine.

No, I mean about the dinner.

I was looking forward to spending the evening with Bob Chase.

Oh. [SIGHS]

Did you know he had Sam and Darrin to dinner a few weeks ago?

Well, what about it?

Well, I'm not saying that

I suspect him of anything but... he has been getting

awfully chummy with one of our best clients.

And it wouldn't be the first time

that somebody started his own agency with a stolen client.

You know something, Larry? You're sick.

Really? I'd rather be sick than sorry.

Hey, you know the Chases will be high and dry too.

Why don't I give them a call and invite them out to dinner.

Good suggestion.

Larry...

Just remember this, Chase's billings come to over ten million.

Hello, this is Larry Tate. May I speak to Bob Chase, please?

How about Mrs. Chase?

Well, do you know where I can reach them?

I see.

No, thanks. I know the number.

Sick, huh?

Larry, I'm sure there must be some explanation.

You bet there is-- Darrin doesn't want me there with Chase.

Look, will you stop exaggerating.

I'll fix us a nice dinner, and we'll open the wine. Okay?

That wine is too expensive for us to drink.

I bought it to impress Chase.

Anyway, I'm not hungry, I--

I'm restless. I think I'll go out for a little ride.

Larry, just promise me you're not gonna do anything foolish.

Like what? Like going by Darrin's to check.

You kidding? You think I'm gonna barge in there

and make a fool of myself? Well, I should hope not.

I'll just drive by and see what I can see from the street.

When your mother gets back, believe me,

she's gonna hear a few thousand well-chosen words from me.

Darrin, that's it.

Mother knows you're angry, so she's afraid to come back.

That's not it. I don't think so.

I'm sure it was something terribly important that took her away.

I never thought I'd be mad about her being taken away.

About the only good thing that's happened so far

is that Larry wasn't home when I called.

Sometimes he's like a kid.

[DRUMMING]

SAM: Oh, my goodness!

A costume party.

DARRIN: Just hold it! Hold it! Hold it!

Hold it! Everybody upstairs! Everybody upstairs!

SAM: We'll get these three upstairs, lock them in

and then come back for the others. Oh, my goodness.

Hello there.

Quite a party, eh?

Say, did you happen to run into Bob Chase in there?

And she calls me "sick."

Say, don't I know you?

Wait a minute.

You work for me, don't you?

I thought so.

You must be the new man in accounting, right?

Now, don't tell me the name. I'll get it.

Uh, Max Hopkins, right?

I never forget an employee's name. Never.

Confidentially, Max...

...has Darrin asked you to join his new agency?

Well, that's it, except for the soldier.

I'll go get him. You check Tabatha.

Let's-- Let's you and I have a little discussion.

But not here.

Let's go someplace and have a drink. Okay?

LARRY: Okay, Max, watch your hat. Off we go.

[CAR DOOR SHUTS]

[ENGINE STARTS]

[GASPS]

Oh, my stars!

DARRIN: Well, they're all locked up, and Tabatha's asleep.

Now, if your mother would only get back.

What about the soldier? Did you find him?

Uh, sort of.

What do you mean by that?

He left. He left?!

LARRY: I tell you, Max. You work and slave

to build up an organization and then what happens?

One sour apple comes along and the barrel goes down the drain.

Know what I mean?

Gotta say one thing for you, Max.

You're a darn good listener.

Very good quality in a man.

What's that?

We get all kinds in here.

From the normal to the mentally insane.

[PHONE RINGS]

Happy Times Bar. Joe the mixologist speaking.

Is Larry Tate there with a fellow in costume?

Yeah, they're here.

Good. Keep them there.

I'll do the best I can. Bye.

That's where they are. Wow, you were lucky.

You only had to call about 20 of Larry's favorite bars.

Yeah, but now that I've found him, what am I gonna tell him?

Drink up, Max.

You're gonna go far with McMann & Tate

because one thing we value--

Well, well, well, if it isn't speak-of-the-devil.

Larry, I've got to talk to you.

There's nothing to talk about. All been said and done.

Come on, Max. This place is getting crowded.

You stay there, Max. Now look, Larry.

Max?

LARRY: No use pretending. Max has already told me

that you asked him to join your new agency.

How could he tell you--? What new agency?

Will you stop it?

The one you're raiding my staff

and stealing my clients to open, is the one.

Check. Check, please. But, Larry--

Here, this should cover it.

And I suppose you think that's gonna make up

for stabbing me in the back, you Brutus.

Larry, doesn't it seem odd to you that Max,

as you call him, hasn't said a word all evening.

Well, some people don't have small talk.

But he's a great listener.

You could take a lesson from him.

Larry, he's not human.

Oh, now-- now you're going overboard.

I'll admit he's kind of dull, but--

I'm trying to tell you something. He's a doll.

Well, make up your mind.

Either you like him, or you don't.

Larry, please. Sit down, please. Please sit down.

Samantha's mother was babysitting for us today.

And, Larry, you're not going to believe this, but she--

Hi, Larry. Did you see that?

I didn't see anything. What are you talking about?

Nothing.

I'll have a double this time.

I'll have one too.

Excuse us, Larry.

Where did she come from?

Beats me.

The toys got away again.

But fortunately, Mother arrived and took care of them.

What's going on here?

Larry thinks we're having a costume party.

And he thinks that he's an employee

and that I'm trying to steal him and Bob Chase

to open my own agency.

But that's crazy!

I know, but how do we convince Larry?

I know. Mother gave me the spell,

so I'll just change him back to toy size.

Right here?

Believe me, it's the only way to straighten Larry out.

Now, you go keep him busy for a minute.

I'll have another drink.

So, uh, Max told you everything, huh, Larry?

LARRY: Yeah.

And for your information, he's going to stick with me.

Well Larry, if you don't mind,

I'd like to get that straight from Max.

All right.

Max, I want you to tell Benedict Arnold--

I want you to tell--

You mean, uh...

I've spent the whole evening talking to a toy soldier?

I'm afraid so, Larry.

Cute little fellow, isn't he?

Here's the drink you ordered.

Are you kidding? I'm off that stuff for good.

And I'm taking this to remind me.

Larry, perhaps we ought to drive you home.

Oh, don't I know it?

Time like this, you find out who your real friends are.

Right, Max?

Come on, Larry. Come on.

I don't know why you're still angry.

Everything turned out all right.

Mother apologized all over the place.

The first time she's ever done that.

The point is Tabatha can still put a spell on her toys.

What are we going to do about that?

Well, we'll just have to teach her not to.

The way we teach her how not to do other things

that are wrong, like throwing things--

Turning toys into people is not like throwing things.

Sweetheart, I had-- I had a talk with her,

and I'm sure she really understands.

I hope you're right.

Aww. Isn't she a little doll?

Mmm? Angel.

This is Tabatha.

Isn't that cute?

Want to talk to Daddy?

How about that?

For me?

Telephone for you.

This is for my dad.

Thank you.

Hello. This is Daddy speaking.

Who is this?

Pittsburgh?!

Excuse the call.

Well, isn't that wonderful?

I mean, I couldn't do that until I was five years old.

Sam, our daughter just made a long-distance call

on a toy telephone, doesn't that bother you?

Darrin, I love you.

Daddy mad.

Besides, if the phone company doesn't find out,

what difference does it make?

Not mad any more.

[♪♪]