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[Eddie] Do I have to wear a helmet?

[Tom] Yes, you have to wear a helmet.

[Eddie] But I have a hard head.

[Tom] You may have a hard head

but the law says you have to wear a helmet

and I, as your father, say you have to wear a helmet.

[Eddie] Then let's do a wheelie.

[Tom] Let's not.

[Eddie] Shift into fourth, dad.

- I am in fourth. - Then go on to fifth.

[Tom] I don't have a fifth.

[Eddie] Aw, gee.

- Dad... - Mm-hmm?

[Eddie] You know how you tell a happy motorcycle rider?

- No. How? - By the bugs on his teeth.

[theme music]

♪ 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 talking 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]

Let me see.

It's down the hall, first door on the right.

Or was it turn right and go down the hall?

No, I'm sure this is it.

Mr. Tinker, here I come.

Uh, may I help you?

Oh, you already have, you've helped me

more than I can tell you.

I have? Well, I'm-I'm delighted. Well, I'm afraid I don't--

I know you're busy and I won't take long.

But, you know, I have to tell you

that of all the letters I sent

I never got such a nice response as the one you sent me.

- Oh. - Anyway.

I would've been here sooner but with one thing and another

you know how it is.

Anyway, here I am. Oh, that was wrong end.

That's alright. Let me help you.

- Oh, I'm sorry. - That's alright.

No, that's, it was my fault.

No, it wasn't, it was mine.

It always is.

Uh, these are very good.

They're very, very good, uh, Miss, Mrs., uh...

Miss O'Hara. Katherine Mary O'Hara.

- You really like them? - Yes, I do.

- Yes, I do very much. - Oh, wow, Mr. Tinker.

Thank you. I guess we're getting off

to a good beginning after all.

I'm sorry I hit your head.

I'm sorry I'm not Mr. Tinker.

You're not Mr. Tinker?

No.

Could you tell me where I could find him, please?

Alaska. Or maybe the Caribbean.

He, he's on vacation.

Oh, it figures.

Took me so long to get the courage to come here

that I guess I missed the boat again.

Not necessarily so.

Are you always this good?

I'm, uh, I'm whatever you see in front of you.

Are you fast?

I beg your pardon?

I mean, do you work quickly?

- Oh, like the wind. - Like the wind?

Uh-huh.

Uh-huh.

Alright, I'll tell you what.

I'll give you an idea to structure your work in.

You get me a sample as quickly as you possibly can.

I think I may have an assignment for you.

- You mean it? - Yeah. Yes, I do.

How come? I mean, who are you?

I'm Tom Corbett and I'm editor of this magazine.

- You really are? - I really am.

Oh, wow!

Imagine me stumbling into your office by mistake

and getting a job, maybe.

Some accidents are...

- Oh, oh, I'm sorry. - It's alright.

- Uh, please. Uh, don't-don't... - Oh, I'm really sorry.

No, no, I'll do it. I'll do it. Thank you.

Just don't-don't even bend over.

Alright, you-you go ahead and pick up the things and I--

- I'm so sorry. - That's alright.

Those things happen.

You really have an unusual quality.

It's... it's almost a classical style.

Well, I have a masters degree in fine arts, you know.

Oh, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.

That's alright. You know what? I'll do it.

Here, let me pour you some more coffee.

No, please, I don't really want any more coffee.

Uh, how did you get into this field anyway?

I don't really know.

I didn't plan to work in graphic design.

But then I didn't exactly plan to work in anything else either.

- Mm-hmm. - I, uh...

I always had this dream though, of living in Italy, and...

You know the Uffizi Gallery in Florence?

Mm-hmm.

I used to fantasize about

having a studio near the gallery

and, oh, you know, painting and...

...living in a place that's more relaxed, and...

- Hi, dad. - Hi, sport.

Well, Miss O'Hara, may I introduce my son, Eddie.

My son, Eddie, Miss O'Hara.

- Hi, Miss O'Hara. - Pleased to meet you, Eddie.

Same here. Hey dad, I brought you something.

- Can I show it to you now? - Yeah. He's right to the point.

Bet you can't guess what it is.

Of course I can't, it's in a bag.

Well, it's got fingerprints all over it.

That's what it is, dad. You're right, it's my hands.

It's your hand? Well, it looks exactly like your hand.

It's a paperweight for your desk, too.

- Do you like it? - No.

I love it.

Since we have a budding artist in our midst

I think I have something you'd really like.

What's a budding artist?

A budding artist, that's what you are.

- Here. - Hey, that's neat.

- Did you make it? - Uh-huh.

- How? - Oh, it's easy.

- Could you show me sometime? - Sure.

Oh, well, Eddie, he takes everything literally. You know.

Well, I do have to finish the sample sketches.

So, why don't I finish 'em this afternoon and then

maybe I could drop in by your place tonight.

And you could show me then, right?

- If it's alright with you. - Oh, it's fine with me.

- But, can you do 'em so fast? - Like the wind.

You'll like her a lot.

I think you like her a lot.

Oh, she's different from anybody I ever knew.

In what way?

Well, she is a grown up lady.

But, in some ways, she's like a kid, too.

She's like a child?

Well, she thinks of things the way I do.

Not the way grown ups think, I think.

And you could tell that from just one meeting?

Well, you can meet somebody and look 'em right in the eye

and know you really like 'em.

I understand that.

And you can also have the same feeling with a horse.

Have you ever looked a horse right in the eye

and know he was really a very nice horse?

I cannot say that I have.

Well, this is a very nice lady.

I'm glad.

- Only one thing. - Yes?

She's different. Different looking.

Does that bother you?

No, not me. I like her a lot.

[laughing]

Alright, now, there's the basic shape.

What do you think it needs?

Oh, some wings and a beak.

Could we put some color on his back?

Of course. Any color you'd like.

Do we have to make it look like a real bird?

No.

Why don't you make it look like the bird

you've always wanted to see?

[Eddie] Even if it looks zany?

Who's to say what's zany?

It's up to you to decide for yourself.

Right. Whatever I decide.

Except you can't decide to stay up any longer.

Oh, dad, can't I?

- No way. - That's life, buddy.

- Yeah. - Goodnight.

Goodnight, Katie, and thanks for showing me.

- Mm-hmm. - Oh, well, goodnight.

- Goodnight, dad. - Okay. Oh, yeah, yeah.

I'll be in the room. We'll talk in a few minutes.

- Okay. - Okay. Goodnight.

Miss O'Hara.

I have only one thing to say about your work.

Yes?

- It's perfect. - Oh, wow! That's great.

I'll tell you what now. I, uh...

I have a client Ithink would be very interested in your style.

I will take you to him tomorrow and if things work out

I think you got a job, Olly.

- Hmm. - Hmm.

[laughing]

Oh. I'm sorry.

It's alright, it's okay.

Whatever the Irish word for klutz is, it's me.

Katie, would you mind if I asked you a question? I...

I couldn't help noticing, uh, that all the time

you were with Eddie, you didn't bump anything

you didn't knock anything down, you didn't damage anything.

But, uh, when it comes to me, uh, well

why do I get he honor?

- I don't know. - Don't you?

Well...

Yes, really.

I don't bump and drop and...

...break and spill all the time.

Just with... attractive men.

Ah.

Well, isn't that a strange way of showing approval?

It's not my approving you, it's...

...knowing you won't approve me.

Why?

Because... some people

travel in jets and drink champagne...

...and edit magazines.

Oh...

And others...

...drive beat up cars

and bring their own wine to parties...

...and sell pantyhose on the five and ten.

Are you trying to tell me we live in two different worlds?

No.

We both live in the same world.

We just don't travel in the same circles.

I see.

Well, Katie, uh...

If that is true

that means I must be somewhat of a snob.

Uh, no, I don't mean it like that.

But I think that's what you said.

Well, I tell you what. You just...

You think about it tonight, alright?

We'll talk about it tomorrow.

- Okay. - Uh-huh.

- Ciao,Mr. Corbett. - Yeah, bye.

- See you in the morning. - Yeah. Easy. Careful.

Goodbye.

[snoring]

Alright, what are you doing awake?

- I was waiting up for you. - Oh, you were, huh?

- Mm-hmm. - That's a terrible snore.

Alright, why were you waiting up?

You know, I really like Katie.

I do, too. She's a good lady.

I mean, I really like her a lot.

Ooh.

It sure is too bad she isn't pretty enough.

Eddie...

Since when did you start judging people

by how they look?

Not people, dad. Ladies.

You know, all the ladies you've ever taken out

have always been pretty.

- Yeah. - And I thought they had to be.

Oh.

Oh, you thought theyhadto be, huh?

No. No, they don't. Uh...

You see, Eddie, physical beauty is a very...

It's a very nice thing to have.

But it certainly is not the most important thing

when it comes to choosing a partner.

There-there are many... much more important things.

- Like, being funny, and... - Yes.

Smart, and making you feel good.

Yes. All those things.

Well, she's funny and smart and she makes me feel good.

- Good. - Then I love her.

- Okay. - No, dad. I mean it.

I really love her.

Um, Eddie, uh...

I know right now she's too old for me.

But I could catch up.

Oh, sport, it, uh, it doesn't work that way.

You see, as you get older, she gets older, too.

I'll ignore it.

Eddie...

Your first, um... love affair...

- You could help. - I could? How?

Well, you know she draws pretty and stuff.

You could help with that.

I... Yeah, I could send her work

to the New York office and get their opinion.

Would you do that?

- You want me to, huh? - Sure.

See, if she became successful, then she would get rich.

And you'd rather see me marry a rich girl

than a poor girl, huh?

[laughs]

- Yeah, you go to sleep. - Okay.

They were not only pleased with your work

they were so happy with it...

...they are going to offer you a job.

- Oh, wow. - Yeah.

You've really been so nice to me.

No, not really. I don't know. You deserved it. You really did.

This really calls for a celebration.

Yes, it does.

Yes, it does.

Well, I, uh...

I know this may not sound like much of an invitation

for a celebration...

Uh, but how would you like to have, uh, dinner

with Eddie and me tonight?

Is that a major decision?

I'd love to.

Well, Peaches Melba a la Katie. It's fantastic.

Mm-hmm.

Just one of the many things I do superbly.

Oh, yes.

You sure did dress great tonight, Katie.

- Yeah. - Oh, thank you, Eddie.

Alright. Who's this?

- Charlie Chaplin. - Right! Your turn.

Alright. Say, who am I?

Um, a man that's warm under the arms.

- No. - Uh, uh...

- Uh, Batman. - Right!

- Now, dad, you do one. - Oh, real good.

- What, me? - Yeah.

Alright. Uh... Ah.

[laughs]

Cookie.

You're the Cookie Monster

from Sesame Street, right?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Well, one of my imitations finally worked.

Now, for another imitation. Eddie, go to bed.

- That sounds like you. - Yeah. That's me, alright.

- Goodnight. - I thought so.

- I thought so. - Goodnight, old Katie.

Goodnight, old Eddie. Muah.

Goodnight, little buddy. Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. Goodnight.

Goodnight. See you in the morning.

- Okay. - Goodnight.

- Night. - Mmm.

Well, I'll just clean up the kitchen and run--

Mmm, no. No, you won't.

Actually, jet sitters don't clean up anything.

We don't straighten up...

All we do is just sit around...

...play music, do some dancing every now and then

and drink a lot of champagne.

Oh, and sometimes, we even propose toasts.

In this case, here's to your future.

Thank you.

[Tom] You know, you really are pretty.

Sure. I'm a real winner.

Mm-hmm. I think much more than you realize.

Sure.

Like the time I introduced my fiance

to my best girlfriend.

Yeah...

They eloped two weeks later.

Mm-hmm.

Oh, and the guy at the beach, hepicked me up at work

met the boss' daughter, and...

Away they went.

I have a long history of being a winner.

Hey...

Look, I know this doesn't sound like very much

but, um, I promised Eddie I'd... take him

anywhere he wanted to go tomorrow.

And he's pretty loose about it. Would you like to join us?

Like, go to the beach?

Yeah. Yeah, we consider that terrific fun.

[chuckles] Well, then maybe we have something in common after all.

Yeah, you see how lucky I am?

Now, if Norman Tinker hadn't been on vacation

I may never have met you.

Your good fortune is just starting.

- You're kidding? - You wanna know a secret?

Yes, I do.

- What? What? What? - Well...

I bring good luck to other people.

You do? How?

My dad used to call me the Blarney Stone Girl.

Why?

One kiss and you get your wish.

Oh, yeah?

Any wish you want?

Almost.

Did you make your wish?

[Eddie] What did you wish?

Oh, I can't tell. It won't come true.

We're in a dark tunnel. No one will know.

Well, I wished that she would realize

that she's smart and she's very talented.

I wish we could make your wish come true.

Ah, me, too.

But right now, I think you better keep your eyes

peeled for her street, huh? We don't wanna be late.

Okay.

Howcome she isn't there?

I don't know, Eddie. But she's still not answering.

Are you sure she didn't leave a note on her door or anything?

Yeah. Nothing.

[sighs] Well, I don't know. Maybe something unexpected came up.

Well, what will we do now?

Oh, I don't know. There's always uh, the amusement park.

[Tom] I'm sorry that you're disappointed.

[Eddie] I wouldn't do that to her. I love her.

[Tom] Well, maybe you know more about love than she does.

Maybe she's afraid.

[Eddie] Why would she be afraid?

[Tom] Because love can hurt sometimes.

[Eddie] I'd never hurt her.

[Tom] Ah, but maybe she doesn't know that.

[Eddie] Boy, love is sure complicated.

- Mm-hmm. - Will we ever see her again?

[Tom] Well, she has to deliver that artwork, doesn't she?

Katie! Where have you been?

W-we went to your apartment and everything

and you weren't even there.

First, you say, "Hello, old love"

and then you ask the questions.

- Hello, old love. - Hello, old Eddie.

Hello, Tom.

I guess I'm a little late on these, boss.

Yes, you are.

And now, for that sour face, I will trade you

one Captain Marvel comic book

and a chocolate covered fudge sickle.

Katie, where have you been?

Why, I was sipping sassafras tea on the banks of Nile

after having been abducted by a band of gypsies.

Oh. I guess you don't wanna talk about it.

I'll be doing my homework.

Take care, old Eddie.

You, uh, didn't answer Eddie's question.

Where were you?

Can't we just stick to business, Mr. Corbett?

Uh, what do you think?

I think they're terrible.

And I think they're not worthy of your talent.

That, Mr. Corbett, is your opinion.

I happen to think they're terrific.

And I happen not to believe you. Now, come on, Katie.

What's this all about?

It's about the fact that I'm quitting.

Quitting? I see.

Well, would you like to give me a clue, perhaps a reason?

- Oh, I have a very good reason. - Have you?

Mm-hmm. You see, I've met your kind before.

Charming. Marvelously appealing.

And completely irresponsible.

I'm irresponsible?

- What time was our date? - 10 o'clock.

And where were you at 10 o'clock?

Well, I was very near your apartment.

I was about ten minutes away. Where were you?

Oh, no, you don't.

Don't you turn it around and make it my fault.

Irresistible Tom Corbett can keep anybody waiting.

Well, plain old Katie doesn't wait for anybody.

Not now and not ever.

Hey, now, hey, hey, now, j-ju-just one second, please.

So far the only thing you've better been

able to nail me with is the fact that

I was ten minutes late for a date.

Can you honestly tell me

you were seriously interested in me?

Depends on what you mean by seriously interested.

I mean like getting married.

Ma...

I-I'm not in the habit of asking girls

to marry me on the first date.

I have dated a lot of girls.

I only got married once.

Katie...

How often have you done this?

Done what?

Spoil things for yourself?

Let's get our labels straight.

I'm the victim.

[Tom] I just can't help it, I keep getting the feeling...

...that you've been through all this before.

That every time something good happened to you

you've make sure it didn't get any better.

Who gave you a license to practice?

Everybody's got a license to practice friendship.

Would you like to know what I think?

Yes.

Go to Italy.

Go and make a brand new start.

Suppose I don't make it.

Well, then you have a lot of fine Italian dinners.

Think I'll get fat on 'em?

Nicely.

Well, you wanna say goodbye to Eddie?

Under the circumstances

I'd rather wait to come back and say hello.

- Dad? - Yeah?

Did you really like Katie?

I mean, did you really like her?

Yes, I really liked her.

I loved her.

Yes, I can understand that.

Then, when she got that job in Italy

why didn't you try and stop her from going?

Well...

Eddie, there are...

...different kinds of love.

For example, the Indians, they have a saying

"To love with an open hand."

Now, you know what that means?

Well, that means to...

...to give another person enough... space.

Enough room to grow.

Understand?

That's the kind of love that Katie needs...

...right now.

Well, I guess that must be true then.

'Cause the Indians sure did know what they were saying.

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, you never, never catch

an Indian napping, you know.

[Eddie] I've decided I'm too young to be in love.

- Oh? - I don't understand girls.

[Tom] Well, that's natural.

[Eddie] So I'll have to wait till I'm older.

Then I can understand all about 'em.

[Tom] Eddie, it may not be possible to live long enough

to understand all about girls.

[Eddie] Then why do I still feel this way about Katie?

[Tom] Well, you're carrying a torch.

[Eddie] What does that mean?

[Tom] That's when you've had an unhappy love affair

but you're still not over it.

- And that's carrying a torch? - Mm-hmm.

[Eddie] Dad, you won't even let me play with matches.

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

♪ Pa ra ra ra pa ♪

♪ 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 talking son to son ♪

♪ 'Cause he's my best friend ♪

♪ La la pa ra ra pa ♪♪