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[Tom] Eddie, am I too strict with you?

- No. - Am I too easy with you?

[Eddie] No.

[Tom] Suppose, you were me.

What would you do with you?

- I'd buy me a horse. - Why?

[Eddie] If I were you and you were me

I wouldn't ask such silly questions.

[Tom] I see. I'd just buy you a horse? Hmm?

- Right! - Okay, Eddie.

[Eddie] Okay, what?

[Tom] Okay, I won't ask you such silly questions.

- Ah, gee. - Oh, gee, what?

[Eddie] I thought you were going to buy me a horse.

♪ People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ♪

♪ He's a warm hearted person who'll love me till the end ♪

♪ People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ♪

♪ He's a one boy cuddly toy ♪

♪ My up my down my pride and joy ♪

♪ People let me tell you 'bout him he's so much fun ♪

♪ Whether we're talkin' man to man ♪

♪ Or whether we're talkin' son to son ♪

♪ 'Cause he's my best friend ♪

♪ Yeah he's my best friend ♪

♪ La la pa ra ra pa ra ♪

♪ Pa ra ra ra pa ra ♪

♪ Pa ra ra pa ra ♪♪

[scatting]

Oh, good morning, Mrs. Livingston.

Good morning, Mr. Eddie's Father.

- Here you are. - Thank you very much.

Oh, it is such a beautiful day.

Would you and Eddie like breakfast on the terrace?

Yes. That would be a very nice idea.

- Alright. - Thank you.

- Hi, dad. - Well, good morning, sport.

How you feeling today?

Oh, I'm feeling just fine. How are you feeling?

Tall.

Oh.

Yeah. I sure am tall for these jeans, see?

Yeah. They do look small for you.

So does that shirt.

Guess that's because I am getting bigger.

Yeah. I guess so.

But, dad, it's not like last year, when I was littler.

No, it's definitely not like last year.

Eddie, you got something you want to tell me?

Well, no.

Just that sometimes, a person is too small for things.

That's true.

And as the years go by, he gets taller.

Yes.

So he's not so little for 'em anymore.

Mm-hmm. Yes, well, that makes sense to me.

- Dad... - Yes.

If there's something a person wanted

all of his life...

Oh, yes.

...and grows real big to have one...

...then his father should let him have one, right?

Could this conversation, by any chance

by any possible chance

have anything to do with a horse?

Oh, sport. I knew you'd say, "Yes."

No, no, no. I didn't say yes. I said horse.

That's twice you said it, dad.

Oh, ah-ah, now, I really know you're going to

let me have a horse.

What color should it be? Brown?

Eddie, what happen to your clothes? They are so small.

Well, that's because I am getting bigger, Mrs. Livingston.

So big, I get to have a horse.

- Dad even said so. - N-n-no, I did not.

- These are not your clothes. - They are not?

No, his trousers don't have back pocket.

And I have never seen this t-shirt before.

Really? Okay, sport, would you like to explain all this?

Borrowed the clothes from Billy Gerber.

Billy Gerber?

He is, uh, considerably smaller than you are, isn't he?

Yeah.

Dad, I just gotta have that horse.

No, Eddie.

No horse, I'm sorry.

Now, where are you going?

To put on my own clothes.

Well, he, he is too young, isn't he?

Yes, he is too young to take care of a horse.

Yeah, that's right, that's right.

And I was right not to give in.

- You were right. - Hmm, good.

Then why do I feel so bad?

Well, you know, Norman, I have never seen a boy want anything

as much as Eddie want's this horse.

Oh, yeah.

When I was his age I wanted a derby.

A derby? You mean like a derby hat?

- Mm-hmm. - What for?

I wanted to go into show business.

Ha-ha, you?

I found a cane in some old garbage dump.

Somebody threw it away, so I figured I had the cane.

If I could get myself a derby hat

I'd become a song and dance man.

No kidding. Did you ever get the hat?

Big loss to the American musical comedy stage.

Yeah, I guess...

Oh, I don't know.

I can't really afford the horse

and the upkeep would be too much.

And I think the money is better spent

in areas like college fund and insurance.

You know, in stuff like that.

It's-it's just as well.

What does that mean, it's just as well?

Well, it's just as well I can't afford it, because if I could

I'm sure I'd probably get it for him.

- What color would you get? - What color?

You're beginning to sound like Eddie.

Sometimes I think you two are the same wavelength.

We are. Both are year old kids.

Hmm.

Norman, will you look at this smog? I just can't believe it.

Yeah. Don't remind me. What's the point in giving up smoking?

Every time I talk, I suck it back in again anyway.

Yeah. You know what occurs to me?

Since Eddie was born, that was eight and a half years ago

not once has he ever breathed in one breath of fresh pure air.

Good idea. Forget the horse. Get him a gas mask.

Well, we're right on time.

Yeah, what time you all comin' back? I'll pick you up.

Well, we're trying to get the four 'o clock flight.

- I'll meet you. - No, I'm not sure...

I'll be able to catch it.

What's the matter? Wait in the bar.

Norman, don't worry about it, okay? I'll take a cab.

- Take a cab. - Thanks for the ride, friend.

- Do good, friend. - I will try my best.

Hi, cookie puss.

Hey, Norman. Did you get our boss put off safely?

Yes. Got them in safe and sound.

Waved bye-bye as he flew off into the wild blue yonder.

What have I got to do today?

- You are un-appointed. - Terrific.

'Cause I got something very important to do.

[Tina] What?

I've got to make arrangements to board a horse.

What horse?

The horse I'm gonna buy for Eddie.

You're gonna buy a horse for Eddie?

Sure. What would you do if you were me?

What would you do if Tom Corbett said to you

it's a good thing he can't afford to buy a horse for Eddie

'cause if he could afford it, he'd be a little tempted.

Now, what would you do if you were me?

- What would I do? - If you were me. A bachelor.

With no financial responsibilities.

I don't have to worry about college education.

Insurance. Wouldn't you take the hint?

What hint?

Tom was practically begging me to buy a horse for Eddie.

- Mr. Corbett, begging? - Mm-hmm.

Down on his hands and knees in the car.

Get the kid a horse.

Norman, you must be talking about

two different Mr. Corbetts.

Mmm. Yeah. Well, I'll have you know that we even discussed

what color the horse should be. Ah-hah!

Well, what did you decide? Ah-hah!

We didn't come to any definite conclusions.

Dapple is a pretty colorful horse.

See? You agreed. We should get a horse, right?

No, I just said that dapple was a pretty color.

Yeah, what about chestnut, black?

Yeah, or grey, like the old grey mare.

Hey, that's good. You want to get him a mare?

Oh, I don't know anything about horses.

Okay, then you got the saddle and bridle department.

Saddle and bridle?

That's true. Yeah, the kid could ride bare back.

- Yeah, but he might slip off. - Good.

We get him Western saddle. All tools and everything.

Fancy, jazzy. Terrific.

Yeah. And little boots to match and the little hat.

- And a hat. - Oh, it'll look so cute.

Come on. Terrific. We got it.

- Come on, we got a lot to do. - Norman...

- Okay. What? - Seriously.

- What? - Are you nuts?

No, I just know how to take advantage

and seize every available opportunity.

Come on.

- Thank you, Mrs. Livingston. - You're welcome.

- It's a terrific cup of tea. - Thank you.

Mrs. Livingston, uh, when is Eddie comin' home?

Oh, he's at the Billy Gerber's and he'll be home soon.

Soon.

[chuckles]

I can't stand it.

It's a good thing Eddie isn't here, you know.

'Cause I don't want to tell him till Tom's here.

- I can't hold it in. - I can't either, Norman.

Don't depend on me. I've never been able to keep a secret.

Oh, it's a prettiest horse I ever saw.

I'm so glad we picked a sorrel.

Yeah, with a flaxen tail and mane, too.

Yeah.

[chuckles] You know what?

I think he'll name it after you.

Giddy-up, Uncle Norman. Giddy-up, Uncle Norman.

- Whoa, Uncle Norman. - Dummy up.

Uh-huh.

[whistles]

- Hi, Uncle Norman. - Hi, Tina.

- Hi, Eddie. - Hey, Eddie.

Hey, what's the matter? Aren't you feeling well?

Just wish I had a horse, that's all.

You wish you had a horse, that's all?

Why are you doing that with your lips, Tina?

It's a funny new habit she has.

[humming]

- Why is she humming? - Goes along with the new habit.

It's a lot fun. Try it.

[humming]

Eddie, did you have a good time with the Billy Gerber?

I'm never gonna have a good time in my whole life again.

Not until I get a horse.

Your father said no, so why don't you forget it?

I tried but I couldn't.

Did you try hard?

Mrs. Livingston, if I tried it any harder

my whole head would come off.

I just can't wait anymore. Eddie, I got to tell you.

♪ Row row row your boat gently down the stream ♪

♪ Merrily merrily merrily merrily life is but a dream ♪

♪ Row row row your boat gently down the stream ♪

♪ Merrily merrily merrily merrily life is but a dream ♪

I-I can't wait anymore, I got to tell you.

Eddie, you know where I've been? You know what I've done?

I got you a horse!

- A horse? - A real live horse.

- Where is it? Where is it? - It's in the stable.

Oh, boy, Mrs. Livingston. Did you hear that?

Uncle Norman got me a real live horse.

Yes.

That's all you have to say?

[speaks foreign language]

What does that mean?

Change all plans immediately

and stop making mistakes.

I just guess Mrs. Livingston doesn't understand horses.

Right. We got you a horse that's terrific.

Hey, hi.

Hey, dad, Uncle Norman bought me a horse.

Whoa, hold it now, he, he what?

- Bought me a horse. - You-he did?

- What kind of a horse? - Uh, it's a sorrel.

But it has a flaxen tail and mane.

Oh, re... Well, would you mind explaining

what these two are talking about?

Let's not go talk about it, let's go see it.

Yeah, come on dad. Let's go.

Hold it now, hold it. See what?

The horse that I bought for Eddie.

- You serious? - Of course, I'm serious.

Look, I'm a bachelor, I don't have any

financial obligations like you have.

Oh, no, now, wait, wait, wait a minute.

Do, do you mean that...

...you really bought a horse for Eddie?

Well, I didn't sign the check yet, but I have

all the arrangements all worked out.

Yeah, we got the saddle and bridle and where to board it

and everything.

Oh, that's great.

Is... is something wrong?

Yes, if I'm to believe what I just heard.

I don't want Eddie to have a horse.

I... You mean, it's not the money involved?

Well, that is one of the reasons, yes.

But it is probably the least important.

- But, dad... - Eddie, I'm sorry.

No horse. And that's final.

I guess we did kind of a bad thing.

Sorry.

How could you do a thing like that

without discussing it with me first?

I'm stupid.

Guess we didn't think it through well enough, huh?

No, I... guess you didn't.

I just feel that it's my decision

as to when Eddie should get a horse.

And, and I just don't feel that living in an apartment

in this city is the right time.

- You're right. Um... - Absolutely.

Yeah, I... Tina and I did wrong.

And we're gonna go call the whole thing off.

He meant well, Mr. Corbett.

But they don't give you fancy blue ribbons for meaning well.

Well, I am, uh, gonna go and try and make peace

with my son, but I feel that right now...

...in his eyes...

...I got to be the world's greatest heavy.

Change all plans immediately.

And stop making mistakes.

Eddie, look at it this way.

Even if I could give you all the things that you want

you'd have nothing to look forward to.

And it's too soon for a horse.

Uncle Norman sure didn't think so.

Uncle Norman isn't your father.

I'll tell you one thing.

Sure is a lot funner than you are.

Well, I'm sorry you feel that way, sport.

Well, I do, and I don't want you to call me sport anymore.

Alright.

Well, it's just about dinner time.

I... think you better wash up before we have dinner.

- Dad? - Yeah.

You know that ball game we were gonna go to tomorrow night?

Mm-hmm.

I don't want to go with you.

I'm gonna go with Uncle Norman.

[male 1] Oh, afternoon, Mr. Corbett, Mr. Tinker.

[Tom] Hi, Gus.

- Ah. I buy the lunch, right? - Oh, no.

Come on now, you got the lunch last time.

No, no, no, I made a big mistake

about that horse, and I don't feel good.

And the only way I'm gonna feel

good about my mistake is if I buy the lunch.

Yeah, well, you meant well, Norman. Same as always, Ralph.

Meant well? What's a meant well? I was selfish.

You were wrong. But selfish?

Well, sure. Selfish.

Buying a kid a horse is something

that a father should do with his son.

How I got in the middle of that, I have no idea.

Well, what's done is done.

But there is something coming up

that I think I should prepare you for.

What do you want to prepare me for?

Well, Eddie is so angry with me that he would

like you to take him to the ball game tonight.

No, no, no. You always do that together.

I know. But this time, he would prefer that you take him.

- Thanks, Ralph. - You wanna hear something?

- I wouldn't do it. - Norman.

He tried to reach you last night.

And he couldn't, of course, so I think he's going

to try and call you again today.

And I would really like you to take him to that game.

Glad you would like it, but I've caused you enough trouble. No.

Yes, you have caused me trouble, but I would like

to see it through to the end.

Okay. Hey,, you're a very smart fellow.

You got something in the back of your head.

I just think that there are some very important lessons

to be learned here, that's all.

Such as?

This is the first time

that Eddie has ever been deeply angry with me.

And I want him to know it's okay.

That it doesn't...

...jeopardize our love for each other.

Terrific. I mean, it's really never too soon to learn that.

Oh, no, wait a minute. There is something else.

- What else? - Well...

I'd like him to know that it's, it's alright

to prefer somebody else's company to mine.

Hmm. Got it.

You are holding your child with open arms.

God, I hope so.

- It's rough. - Very.

- Mr. Tinker. Telephone. - Hmm?

Excuse me.

- Norman Tinker here. - Hi, Uncle Norman.

This is me, Eddie.

Oh, uh, hi, Eddie.

I was wondering if you were going to be busy tonight.

Busy? Me, uh...

No, why?

Good. Wanna go to a ball game with me tonight?

Hey, Eddie. Are you really sure this is what you want?

Yeah. I'm sure.

Uh, well, okay. Uh, what time do you want me to pick you up?

Could you make it about five-thirty?

Five-thirty?

Yeah, sure. I'll be there, Eddie. Five-thirty.

Good, then we'll have time

to have hot dogs before the game.

That's the way me and my dad used to do it

when we went to the ball games together.

Hey, Eddie. Are you sure you don't want to change your mind?

So long, Uncle Norman.

I gotta go now. See you at five-thirty.

Bye, Eddie.

- That was Eddie. - Hmm.

Terrific. You're, you're, you're right.

He's handling his anger terrific.

And you are doing great with the learning process.

Me? I'm up to my nose in guilt.

In that case, I should buy you lunch.

Yes, you should.

Would you like coffee with your dinner?

No, not today, Mrs. Livingston. I think I'll have it after.

By the way, what am I having today?

Your favorite, veal parmigiana.

Oh, you are a very thoughtful and kind lady.

Well, when you are eating alone, food has to be special.

Thank you.

[speaking in foreign language]

[speaking in foreign language]

Excuse me.

Hello, Norman.

That's me, Norman.

- Hi, Tom. - Hi, Norman.

- Ready, Uncle Norman. - Terrific.

Well, you have a good time, you two.

We will.

Hey, listen. I'm gonna eat a hot dog for you.

What would you like on it?

- Everything. - Come on, Uncle Norman.

Let's go.

So long, sport.

I mean, Eddie.

Don't wait up for us.

[Norman] Here we are. Home at last. Right? Terrific time.

Yeah. I sure did have a terrific time, Uncle Norman.

Those terrific hot dogs.

Guess your father is asleep.

Yeah. You can put me into bed.

Yeah, but we ought to check and make sure first.

♪♪

Look, he's probably gonna have a hard day tomorrow

and lot of work, so there's no point in waking him up, right?

Heck, no.

Dad must've turned the bed down.

Oh, yeah. Uh, yup, yup.

Yeah, he... must've turned it down.

Hey, uh, champ, I'm getting a little thirsty. Uh...

I'm gonna go in the kitchen and get myself a glass of water.

But there's water in the bathroom.

Yeah, but that's bathroom water.

Kitchen water is much more terrific.

I'm gonna be right back.

Don't worry, I'll be right back. Okay?

Hey, Tom.

Tom. Wake up.

I'm not asleep, Norman.

Hmm. Hmm?

Please put your kid to bed.

Oh.

Terrific. Terrific.

Hey, thanks, pal.

- Dad? - Mm-hmm.

- May I come in? - Yeah.

Did you come to put me to bed?

Mm-hmm.

How was the game?

Oh, it was okay. We won.

Good. Good. How many hot dogs did you eat?

- Four. - Four, huh?

[whistles] In you go.

- You know, dad? - What?

I'm glad I went with Uncle Norman.

We had a lot of fun.

Eddie, I'm glad that you're glad.

There should be lots of people that you have fun with.

But not lots of people who put me to bed at night.

Right.

Well...

Goodnight... Eddie.

Dad?

I sure love you now, sport.

And I do love you...

...sport.

[Eddie] Dad, you know I didn't mean it

when I told you I didn't want you to call me sport anymore.

[Tom] Yes, you did, Eddie. You meant it when you said it.

And that's a very important thing for you to understand.

[Eddie] Why?

[Tom] Oh.

Because it might help you realize

that anger isn't a bad thing.

[Eddie] Is it a good thing?

[Tom] No.

It just is.

But the important thing for you to remember is

not to do things when you feel hate.

Try just to do things when you feel love.

[Eddie] I guess it's just as well we got this horse business

settled for now, huh, dad?

[Tom] Yes, I think it is.

[Eddie] But there's just gonna be one thing

we're gonna have to face.

[Tom] Is that right?What's that?

[Eddie] It's gonna come up again.

[Tom] As sure as the sun.

♪ People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ♪

♪ Pa ra pa ra ra pa ra ♪♪

♪ People let me tell you ♪

♪ 'Bout my best friend ♪

♪ He's a warm hearted person ♪

♪ Who'll love me till the end ♪

♪ People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ♪

♪ He's a one boy cuddly toy ♪

♪ My up my down my pride and joy ♪

♪ People let me tell you 'bout him he's so much fun ♪

♪ Whether we're talkin' man to man ♪

♪ Or whether we're talkin' son to son ♪

♪ 'Cause he's my best friend ♪

♪ La la pa ra ra ra pa ♪♪