1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,100 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:08,074 Advertise your product or brand here contact www.OpenSubtitles.org today 3 00:01:47,299 --> 00:01:49,200 - 'Morning, Mr. Pirovitch. - Good morning. 4 00:01:49,269 --> 00:01:52,030 - Always the first one. - It's none of your business. 5 00:01:52,109 --> 00:01:54,599 Let me tell you, it doesn't hurt to be too early. 6 00:01:54,680 --> 00:01:58,840 What for and why? Who sees you? Me. And who sees me? You. 7 00:01:59,250 --> 00:02:02,650 What does it get us? Can we give each other a raise? No. 8 00:02:02,819 --> 00:02:05,510 What are you doing with that bicycle? You can't take it. 9 00:02:05,590 --> 00:02:07,109 Better not let Mr. Matuschek see. 10 00:02:07,189 --> 00:02:09,280 Why don't you tell him? It's all right with me. 11 00:02:09,360 --> 00:02:12,689 You know where I was last night while you were home soaking your feet? 12 00:02:12,759 --> 00:02:14,919 Running my legs off for Mrs. Matuschek. 13 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:17,360 "Pepi, go to the dressmaker." And when I come back: 14 00:02:17,430 --> 00:02:20,199 "Pepi, will you please pick up a package at the drugstore?" 15 00:02:20,270 --> 00:02:22,400 - Good morning. - Good morning, Miss Kaczek. 16 00:02:22,469 --> 00:02:23,159 Good morning. 17 00:02:23,240 --> 00:02:25,370 - How's your boy? - Much better, thanks. 18 00:02:25,439 --> 00:02:28,710 - We called Dr. Hegedus. - He's a very expensive doctor. 19 00:02:28,780 --> 00:02:30,110 What can you do? 20 00:02:30,180 --> 00:02:32,669 I thought I'd cut down on my cigars for a few weeks. 21 00:02:32,750 --> 00:02:35,270 - Good morning. - Good morning, llona. 22 00:02:35,349 --> 00:02:38,110 - That's a new silver fox! It's stunning! - Thank you. 23 00:02:38,189 --> 00:02:40,520 - It must have been pretty expensive. - It was. 24 00:02:40,689 --> 00:02:42,949 I hesitated a long time before I bought it. 25 00:02:43,020 --> 00:02:46,319 I said, "No, I can't afford it." Still, I couldn't take my eyes off it. 26 00:02:46,389 --> 00:02:50,259 - I said, "No, I have no right to..." - And then he said, "Go on and take it." 27 00:02:50,330 --> 00:02:52,270 - Trying to be clever. - Shut up. 28 00:02:52,330 --> 00:02:54,030 Good morning. 29 00:02:54,099 --> 00:02:56,870 Pepi, go to the drugstore and get me a bicarbonate of soda. 30 00:02:56,939 --> 00:02:58,669 - What's the matter? - Do you feel well? 31 00:02:58,740 --> 00:03:00,000 It's all right. 32 00:03:00,439 --> 00:03:03,270 - Good morning, good morning. - Good morning. 33 00:03:03,340 --> 00:03:04,810 - Want to hear a joke? - No. 34 00:03:05,750 --> 00:03:07,310 What's the matter, folks? 35 00:03:07,419 --> 00:03:11,250 Not awake yet? Look at me. I bet I haven't slept half as much as you. 36 00:03:11,620 --> 00:03:14,419 Friends, Romans, countrymen, to tell you the truth... 37 00:03:14,490 --> 00:03:16,789 ...I had quite a time last night. 38 00:03:16,930 --> 00:03:18,919 We don't want to hear the poor girl's name. 39 00:03:18,990 --> 00:03:22,590 - Kralik, how was the dinner last night? - Oh, yes, that's right. 40 00:03:22,659 --> 00:03:26,960 Kralik had dinner with the boss last night. How was it? Tell us all about it. 41 00:03:27,039 --> 00:03:29,629 - Are you a partner now, Mr. Kralik? - Don't be funny. 42 00:03:31,639 --> 00:03:32,699 How was it? 43 00:03:32,770 --> 00:03:35,370 It was a very nice evening, and I enjoyed myself. 44 00:03:35,479 --> 00:03:37,810 - I bet the food was good. - You can imagine. 45 00:03:37,879 --> 00:03:40,539 Tell me, is it true Mrs. Matuschek had her face lifted? 46 00:03:40,620 --> 00:03:41,580 How could I know that? 47 00:03:41,650 --> 00:03:45,050 - How old did she look to you last night? - Well, 40. 48 00:03:45,319 --> 00:03:46,810 She had her face lifted. 49 00:03:46,889 --> 00:03:49,789 I think Mrs. Matuschek is a very charming woman. 50 00:03:49,860 --> 00:03:52,689 - Who said she isn't? - Don't try to make something out of it. 51 00:03:52,759 --> 00:03:54,729 I didn't say Mrs. Matuschek is not charming. 52 00:03:54,800 --> 00:03:56,960 But I said she is. What's wrong with that? 53 00:03:57,099 --> 00:03:58,400 So the food was good? 54 00:03:58,469 --> 00:04:00,629 Seven courses, not including the hors d'oeuvres. 55 00:04:00,699 --> 00:04:03,830 - Were you sitting next to her? - I was. What do you think of that? 56 00:04:03,909 --> 00:04:06,969 - I bet you were brilliant. - No, I kept still and tried to learn. 57 00:04:07,039 --> 00:04:09,340 - Your bicarbonate, Mr. Kralik. - Thanks, Pepi. 58 00:04:09,409 --> 00:04:12,280 - Bicarbonate? - I had a little too much goose liver. 59 00:04:12,349 --> 00:04:14,539 What's the matter? Wasn't it any good? 60 00:04:14,650 --> 00:04:17,980 Now, look here, vadas. Just a minute. Folks, come over. 61 00:04:18,050 --> 00:04:19,949 Did you hear... I want you to hear this. 62 00:04:20,019 --> 00:04:22,550 Did I make any derogatory remark about the goose liver? 63 00:04:22,620 --> 00:04:24,089 - No, not any! - Not one word! 64 00:04:24,160 --> 00:04:26,250 I merely said that I had too much goose liver. 65 00:04:26,329 --> 00:04:28,689 - "A little too much goose liver." - That's right. 66 00:04:28,759 --> 00:04:32,430 "A little too much goose liver." Not one word more, and not one less. 67 00:04:37,970 --> 00:04:40,740 - Good morning, Mr. Matuschek. - Yes, good morning. 68 00:04:41,310 --> 00:04:42,500 Here. 69 00:04:44,449 --> 00:04:46,740 - Good morning. - Good morning, Mr. Matuschek. 70 00:04:55,660 --> 00:04:58,180 Who put this 32.50 suitcase in the window? 71 00:04:58,930 --> 00:05:00,589 I did, Mr. Matuschek. 72 00:05:01,699 --> 00:05:04,889 - I guess it's all right. - Thank you, Mr. Matuschek. 73 00:05:05,100 --> 00:05:07,399 - Yeah. Pepi. - Yes, Mr. Matuschek. 74 00:05:08,569 --> 00:05:12,939 Go across the street to the drugstore, and get me some bicarbonate of soda. 75 00:05:13,009 --> 00:05:14,069 Yes, sir. 76 00:05:14,610 --> 00:05:16,839 Allow me, Mr. Matuschek. May I help? 77 00:05:20,050 --> 00:05:21,879 There we are, Mr. Matuschek. 78 00:05:37,199 --> 00:05:41,000 - Pirovitch. Want to hear something nice? - Yes. What is it? 79 00:05:41,699 --> 00:05:43,189 A letter from a girl. 80 00:05:45,470 --> 00:05:48,470 "My heart was trembling as I walked into the post office... 81 00:05:48,980 --> 00:05:51,740 "...and there you were, lying in box 237. 82 00:05:52,910 --> 00:05:55,379 "I took you out of your envelope and read you... 83 00:05:56,180 --> 00:05:57,949 "...read you right there... 84 00:05:58,649 --> 00:06:00,279 "...oh, my dear friend." 85 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:03,810 - What is all this? - You see, I wanted to buy an encyclopedia. 86 00:06:03,889 --> 00:06:05,720 Encyclopedia? What're you talking about? 87 00:06:05,790 --> 00:06:09,160 You come to a time in your life when you get tired of going to cafés... 88 00:06:09,230 --> 00:06:12,060 ...dance halls every night, and you want to improve yourself. 89 00:06:12,129 --> 00:06:14,399 You want to study something about art... 90 00:06:14,470 --> 00:06:17,800 ...literature and history, how people live in Brazil. 91 00:06:18,069 --> 00:06:20,399 Tell me what has all this to do with the letter? 92 00:06:20,480 --> 00:06:22,639 You know I can't afford a new encyclopedia... 93 00:06:22,740 --> 00:06:25,269 ...so I was looking through the ads in the paper... 94 00:06:25,350 --> 00:06:28,579 ...and I got on the wrong page, and I came across this ad, and... 95 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:32,120 Wait a minute, I have it right here. Here, read that. 96 00:06:33,860 --> 00:06:37,449 "Modern girl wishes to correspond on cultural subjects... 97 00:06:37,560 --> 00:06:40,459 "...anonymously with intelligent, sympathetic, young man. 98 00:06:42,060 --> 00:06:46,930 "Address: Dear Friend, Post Office 15, Box 237." 99 00:06:47,300 --> 00:06:49,329 I know those ads. The papers are full of them. 100 00:06:49,399 --> 00:06:52,459 - How long has this been going on? - We've exchanged four letters. 101 00:06:52,540 --> 00:06:55,129 - Four letters? - And she's no ordinary girl. 102 00:06:55,209 --> 00:06:56,800 Now listen to this: 103 00:06:57,709 --> 00:06:59,699 "Are you tall? Are you short? 104 00:07:00,209 --> 00:07:03,839 "Are your eyes blue? Are they brown? Don't tell me. 105 00:07:04,589 --> 00:07:07,490 "What does it matter so long as our minds meet?" 106 00:07:07,920 --> 00:07:11,019 - That's beautiful. - It is, isn't it? 107 00:07:11,089 --> 00:07:12,220 Now, wait a minute. 108 00:07:13,089 --> 00:07:15,889 "We have enough troubles in our daily lives. 109 00:07:15,959 --> 00:07:18,120 "There are so many great and beautiful things... 110 00:07:18,199 --> 00:07:20,220 "...to discuss in this world of ours... 111 00:07:20,300 --> 00:07:22,430 "...it would be wasting precious moments... 112 00:07:22,500 --> 00:07:24,899 "...if we told each other the vulgar details... 113 00:07:24,970 --> 00:07:28,339 "...of how we earn our daily bread, so don't let's do it." 114 00:07:28,410 --> 00:07:29,470 Mr. Kralik. 115 00:07:29,740 --> 00:07:31,180 Yes, Mr. Matuschek. 116 00:07:34,480 --> 00:07:35,509 Yes, Mr. Matuschek. 117 00:07:35,579 --> 00:07:38,639 I can buy two dozen of these cigarette boxes at Miklos Brothers. 118 00:07:38,720 --> 00:07:42,279 What do you think of it? I think it's great. Well, open it. 119 00:07:46,689 --> 00:07:48,420 No, Mr. Matuschek, it's not for us. 120 00:07:48,500 --> 00:07:51,470 But you haven't listened to it. It plays Ochi Tchornya. 121 00:07:51,529 --> 00:07:54,759 Even if it played Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, I'd still say no. 122 00:07:54,839 --> 00:07:56,300 I just don't like the idea. 123 00:07:56,370 --> 00:07:58,699 It's wonderful how you make up your mind so quickly. 124 00:07:58,769 --> 00:08:00,600 I've been in this business for 35 years. 125 00:08:00,680 --> 00:08:03,639 It took me a whole hour to decide that I like this box. 126 00:08:03,709 --> 00:08:07,009 But, of course, you're a genius. You know so much more than I. 127 00:08:07,079 --> 00:08:09,709 - Mr. vadas. - Coming, Mr. Matuschek. 128 00:08:10,449 --> 00:08:12,649 - Miss Novotni. - Yes, Mr. Matuschek? 129 00:08:12,720 --> 00:08:14,550 Look here, what do you think of this? 130 00:08:14,660 --> 00:08:17,420 I want your honest opinion. Don't let me influence you. 131 00:08:17,490 --> 00:08:20,019 All I want is your honest opinion. 132 00:08:29,300 --> 00:08:30,930 Well, Miss Novotni? 133 00:08:31,069 --> 00:08:33,009 I think people who smoke cigarettes... 134 00:08:33,070 --> 00:08:35,509 ...and love to hear Ochi Tchornya will like it. 135 00:08:35,580 --> 00:08:36,570 I'd even go further. 136 00:08:36,639 --> 00:08:39,269 I think it'll make music lovers out of smokers... 137 00:08:39,350 --> 00:08:42,110 ...and smokers out of music lovers. It's sensational! 138 00:08:42,179 --> 00:08:44,710 Yes, well. Mr. Kralik, have you thought it over? 139 00:08:44,789 --> 00:08:47,950 Yes. I still think it's inadvisable. 140 00:08:48,690 --> 00:08:50,350 Well, give me one reason. 141 00:08:51,690 --> 00:08:54,320 Let's say that a man smokes 20 cigarettes a day. 142 00:08:54,399 --> 00:08:56,860 That means that 20 times a day he opens this box... 143 00:08:56,929 --> 00:08:59,529 ...and 20 times a day he has to listen to Ochi Tchornya. 144 00:08:59,600 --> 00:09:01,259 It's a perfectly terrible idea. 145 00:09:01,340 --> 00:09:03,429 It's imitation leather, the glue's no good... 146 00:09:03,500 --> 00:09:07,000 ...in two weeks it will fall apart, and all you'll have is Ochi Tchornya. 147 00:09:07,070 --> 00:09:10,940 You don't have to tell me that it's imitation leather. I know that. 148 00:09:11,080 --> 00:09:13,240 You sell things and let me do the buying. 149 00:09:13,350 --> 00:09:14,909 - Excuse me, Mr. Matuschek. - Yes? 150 00:09:14,980 --> 00:09:17,919 Miklos Brothers is calling about the cigarette box. 151 00:09:17,990 --> 00:09:19,210 Miklos, yes. 152 00:09:20,450 --> 00:09:21,889 Yes, Mr. Miklos. 153 00:09:24,659 --> 00:09:27,590 Can I call you back in about five minutes? 154 00:09:27,659 --> 00:09:30,220 I'd like a little more time to think about it. 155 00:09:30,299 --> 00:09:32,460 No, no, it's not the price. 156 00:09:32,529 --> 00:09:35,500 It's just that I'm not quite sure about the whole idea. 157 00:09:36,940 --> 00:09:37,929 Yes. 158 00:09:38,639 --> 00:09:40,110 Yes, Mr. Miklos. 159 00:09:41,080 --> 00:09:42,059 What? 160 00:09:42,580 --> 00:09:45,480 You can't expect me to make up my mind in five minutes! 161 00:09:45,549 --> 00:09:47,909 If that's the case, then I'll have to say no. 162 00:09:47,980 --> 00:09:49,240 I'm sorry. 163 00:10:05,100 --> 00:10:07,120 - Good morning, madam. - Good morning. 164 00:10:07,200 --> 00:10:10,029 - A lovely bag, don't you think? - Yes, very. 165 00:10:10,100 --> 00:10:11,200 It's an imported model. 166 00:10:11,269 --> 00:10:13,539 We have it in pigskin, several different colors... 167 00:10:13,610 --> 00:10:15,769 ...and with or without fitted accessories. 168 00:10:16,240 --> 00:10:20,809 - I really didn't come in to buy a bag. - I beg your pardon. What can I show you? 169 00:10:21,419 --> 00:10:24,409 To tell you the truth, I really didn't come in to buy anything. 170 00:10:24,490 --> 00:10:25,820 That's perfectly all right. 171 00:10:25,889 --> 00:10:28,250 If you wish to look around, make yourself at home. 172 00:10:28,320 --> 00:10:29,580 Yes, thank you. 173 00:10:32,029 --> 00:10:34,789 I wonder if I could see Mr. Matuschek. 174 00:10:35,129 --> 00:10:38,029 Unfortunately, Mr. Matuschek is quite busy at the moment. 175 00:10:39,000 --> 00:10:42,299 - I could call him if you wanted. - I'd appreciate it. Thank you. 176 00:10:42,600 --> 00:10:46,539 If you tell me your wishes, it's possible I could take care of them. 177 00:10:47,639 --> 00:10:51,129 I noticed in your shop window that you're having a summer sale. 178 00:10:51,210 --> 00:10:54,080 Yes, everything in the shop is marked down 25 percent... 179 00:10:54,149 --> 00:10:58,139 ...some articles even more. Take for instance this compact. 180 00:10:58,250 --> 00:11:01,850 Yesterday you couldn't get it for a penny less than 3.90. Now it's 2.25. 181 00:11:02,120 --> 00:11:06,149 - Yes, that's a wonderful bargain. - Everything in the shop is a bargain today. 182 00:11:06,230 --> 00:11:08,919 Yes, I imagine you'll be doing big business. 183 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:11,590 I have no doubt of it. You were very wise to come early. 184 00:11:11,669 --> 00:11:14,600 It'll be such a rush, we won't be able to help the customers. 185 00:11:14,669 --> 00:11:18,470 - Maybe you should take on extra help. - We probably will. 186 00:11:18,669 --> 00:11:21,870 Maybe you could use me. I'm looking for a job. 187 00:11:25,750 --> 00:11:29,649 That wasn't very nice, letting me go through the whole routine. 188 00:11:29,720 --> 00:11:33,149 I'm terribly sorry. I didn't mean to. Could you help me get a job here? 189 00:11:33,220 --> 00:11:34,809 I'd like to, but there's no opening. 190 00:11:34,919 --> 00:11:38,289 But you just told me you'd need some extra people because of the rush. 191 00:11:38,830 --> 00:11:40,730 Look around for yourself. 192 00:11:40,799 --> 00:11:43,200 You can see what kind of business we're doing. 193 00:11:43,399 --> 00:11:44,799 I beg your pardon. 194 00:11:45,629 --> 00:11:46,399 Yes, madam? 195 00:11:46,470 --> 00:11:49,559 How much is that belt in the window, the one that says 2.95? 196 00:11:49,639 --> 00:11:51,700 - 2.95. - Oh, no. 197 00:11:55,179 --> 00:11:59,110 - May I tell you my qualifications? - Lf I could do anything for you, I'd do it. 198 00:11:59,210 --> 00:12:00,409 I'm not inexperienced. 199 00:12:00,480 --> 00:12:02,419 I know the situation, and there's no chance. 200 00:12:02,480 --> 00:12:04,639 I worked for two years at Blasek and Company... 201 00:12:04,720 --> 00:12:06,580 ...and 10 months at Latzki Brothers. 202 00:12:06,649 --> 00:12:09,019 Even if you'd worked at Mintz and Kramer... 203 00:12:09,090 --> 00:12:11,120 I did! I took care of the finest clientele. 204 00:12:11,190 --> 00:12:14,129 We don't deal with that class here. We have middle-class trade. 205 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:15,629 What trade do you think they have? 206 00:12:15,700 --> 00:12:16,960 They'd take me back now. 207 00:12:17,129 --> 00:12:19,330 - Why don't you go back? - That's another story. 208 00:12:19,399 --> 00:12:22,340 If it was up to me, I'd put you to work. But I'm not the boss. 209 00:12:22,470 --> 00:12:25,799 - Then why don't you let me see him? - He's in sort of a bad mood today. 210 00:12:25,870 --> 00:12:27,899 I'll take a chance. Maybe I can cheer him up. 211 00:12:27,980 --> 00:12:32,210 Young lady, I've been here for nine years, and I know Mr. Matuschek inside out. 212 00:12:32,279 --> 00:12:34,210 I can predict his every reaction. 213 00:12:34,279 --> 00:12:36,809 I could tell you word for word exactly what he'd say. 214 00:12:36,879 --> 00:12:39,789 Mr. Kralik, I beg your pardon. 215 00:12:39,889 --> 00:12:41,789 Just one moment, please. 216 00:12:42,389 --> 00:12:43,480 It's all right. 217 00:12:45,259 --> 00:12:47,629 So, you know every reaction of mine? 218 00:12:48,159 --> 00:12:49,750 You know me inside out? 219 00:12:50,129 --> 00:12:52,759 You know what I think, even before I thought of it. 220 00:12:53,299 --> 00:12:55,700 You're not only a genius, you're a mind reader. 221 00:12:55,769 --> 00:12:57,759 - Mr. Matuschek... - Never mind. 222 00:12:58,740 --> 00:13:01,669 Good morning, madam. I am Mr. Matuschek. 223 00:13:01,779 --> 00:13:04,940 - Good morning, Mr. Matuschek. - Here, please, sit down. 224 00:13:05,879 --> 00:13:07,970 I don't know what the difficulty is... 225 00:13:08,120 --> 00:13:10,580 ...but I can assure you, that the word "impossible"... 226 00:13:10,649 --> 00:13:13,210 ...is not in the vocabulary of Matuschek and Company. 227 00:13:13,320 --> 00:13:15,620 - I am so happy to hear you say that. - I mean it. 228 00:13:15,759 --> 00:13:17,620 - Mr. Matuschek. - Yes, madam? 229 00:13:18,059 --> 00:13:19,289 I was at Blasek and Company... 230 00:13:19,360 --> 00:13:22,519 Oh, madam. I'm sure you'll find much nicer things in my shop. 231 00:13:22,600 --> 00:13:25,789 No, I mean, I worked there. I'm looking for a job. 232 00:13:25,899 --> 00:13:28,429 No, no, that's impossible. It's out of the question. 233 00:13:28,500 --> 00:13:30,129 - But... - I have no time. I'm very busy. 234 00:13:32,309 --> 00:13:35,639 I'm very sorry. I'm afraid you're just wasting your time. 235 00:13:35,740 --> 00:13:37,470 But I've got to have a job. 236 00:13:37,580 --> 00:13:40,100 - Mr. Kralik. - Just a moment, Mr. Matuschek. 237 00:13:40,179 --> 00:13:43,620 - Have you tried Baum's Department Store? - Every entrance. 238 00:13:43,750 --> 00:13:47,049 I don't know what to tell you. Maybe after inventory. 239 00:13:47,659 --> 00:13:49,559 - When will that be? - In a week or so. 240 00:13:49,659 --> 00:13:52,149 - Kralik! - Just a minute, Mr. Matuschek. 241 00:13:52,230 --> 00:13:53,889 Please, may I leave my address? 242 00:13:53,960 --> 00:13:55,789 If we need anybody, you'll be the first. 243 00:13:55,860 --> 00:13:57,730 My name is Klara Novak, Duna Street, 42. 244 00:13:57,799 --> 00:14:00,320 And if you need me in a hurry, you can phone 246-422. 245 00:14:00,399 --> 00:14:01,929 It's the grocery store downstairs. 246 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:04,870 Ask for Johanna, and tell her you have a message for Klara. 247 00:14:04,940 --> 00:14:07,600 "Business message for Klara." Yes, I have that. 248 00:14:07,809 --> 00:14:10,139 - Yes, Mr. Matuschek? - Close the door. 249 00:14:13,909 --> 00:14:18,080 Why did you put me in that situation in front of the whole shop? 250 00:14:18,149 --> 00:14:20,279 I'm very sorry, sir, but it was not my fault. 251 00:14:20,389 --> 00:14:23,480 - Whose fault was it? Mine? - Yes. 252 00:14:23,820 --> 00:14:27,120 What's the matter with you, Kralik? You're my oldest employee. 253 00:14:27,190 --> 00:14:29,690 I do everything I can to show my appreciation. 254 00:14:29,960 --> 00:14:31,899 I ask you to my house. 255 00:14:31,970 --> 00:14:35,269 - I'm very grateful, sir. - You have a funny way of showing it. 256 00:14:35,340 --> 00:14:37,629 You know how much I value your judgment... 257 00:14:37,769 --> 00:14:39,710 ...and on every occasion you contradict me. 258 00:14:39,769 --> 00:14:41,470 Whatever I say, you say, "no." 259 00:14:41,539 --> 00:14:45,269 From now on, I say, "yes." Yes, Mr. Matuschek. Yes, Mr. Matuschek. 260 00:14:45,350 --> 00:14:47,750 Certainly, Mr. Matuschek. Yes, Mr. Matuschek. 261 00:14:47,820 --> 00:14:51,980 - That was a nice party last night. - Yes, Mr. Matuschek. 262 00:14:52,220 --> 00:14:56,590 - Yes, I had a lot of fun, didn't you? - Yes. 263 00:14:57,759 --> 00:15:00,159 I'm glad you enjoyed yourself so much. 264 00:15:00,289 --> 00:15:03,490 That little poem that you wrote in Mrs. Matuschek's guest book... 265 00:15:03,559 --> 00:15:05,429 ...did you make that up yourself? 266 00:15:05,529 --> 00:15:07,399 It's sort of half and half. 267 00:15:07,570 --> 00:15:10,870 - How do you mean? - Half Shakespeare and half me. 268 00:15:11,110 --> 00:15:14,230 I just changed the lines around to suit the occasion. 269 00:15:14,580 --> 00:15:17,240 I made that last line rhyme with Matuschek, that's all. 270 00:15:18,009 --> 00:15:21,179 - Mrs. Matuschek liked it very much. - Thank you. 271 00:15:21,620 --> 00:15:24,279 You made a fine impression on her. 272 00:15:24,490 --> 00:15:27,220 Mrs. Matuschek thinks a lot of you. 273 00:15:28,059 --> 00:15:30,519 And you know, I think a lot of Mrs. Matuschek. 274 00:15:34,659 --> 00:15:36,149 - Mr. Matuschek? - Yes? 275 00:15:36,230 --> 00:15:39,669 I've found a customer for the cigarette box. What price shall I quote? 276 00:15:39,730 --> 00:15:41,389 Well, let me see. 277 00:15:41,539 --> 00:15:45,159 It costs us 2.85, and I think we get five percent... 278 00:15:47,740 --> 00:15:49,870 Let me take care of this, Mr. Matuschek. 279 00:15:51,009 --> 00:15:54,110 Look, there's no use waiting now. Believe me. 280 00:15:54,179 --> 00:15:56,169 If there's an opening, you'll be the first. 281 00:15:56,250 --> 00:15:59,649 Just a moment. Tell me, would you buy a box like this? 282 00:16:00,789 --> 00:16:03,549 Mr. Matuschek, I couldn't buy anything at the moment. 283 00:16:03,659 --> 00:16:07,019 No, I want your opinion. Your honest opinion. 284 00:16:07,190 --> 00:16:10,220 Now, don't let me influence you. I just want your opinion. 285 00:16:10,600 --> 00:16:12,000 Do you like this box? 286 00:16:12,330 --> 00:16:14,700 Yes, I do. I think it's lovely. 287 00:16:14,870 --> 00:16:16,299 Yes. Why? 288 00:16:17,299 --> 00:16:18,570 Why? 289 00:16:20,139 --> 00:16:21,659 I think it's romantic. 290 00:16:21,909 --> 00:16:23,570 What's romantic about it? 291 00:16:26,309 --> 00:16:29,980 Well, cigarettes and music, I don't know. 292 00:16:30,480 --> 00:16:33,580 It makes me think of moonlight and... 293 00:16:34,860 --> 00:16:36,409 ...cigarettes and music. 294 00:16:36,559 --> 00:16:40,429 - There's the woman's point of view. - Yes, Mr. Matuschek. 295 00:16:40,960 --> 00:16:42,759 - Mr. Matuschek. - Yes, Miss... 296 00:16:42,899 --> 00:16:43,860 Novak. 297 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:48,370 - How much are you selling it for? - Let me see. 4.25. 298 00:16:49,070 --> 00:16:50,000 4.25? 299 00:16:50,399 --> 00:16:51,529 Yes, 4.25. 300 00:16:51,909 --> 00:16:54,809 That's a bargain! That's a real bargain! 301 00:17:00,309 --> 00:17:03,309 Good morning, madam. It's a lovely box, isn't it? 302 00:17:03,549 --> 00:17:07,680 Oh, yes. It's a candy box, isn't it? 303 00:17:08,019 --> 00:17:12,690 Yes, madam, a candy box, and I should say, a very unusual one. 304 00:17:13,690 --> 00:17:15,559 May I open it for you? 305 00:17:17,259 --> 00:17:20,789 Yes, madam. That's Ochi Tchornya. It's a very popular classic. 306 00:17:21,170 --> 00:17:24,569 No, that would never do. Where do people get ideas like that? 307 00:17:24,910 --> 00:17:27,309 Imagine, every time you take a piece of candy... 308 00:17:27,440 --> 00:17:31,430 ...you have to listen to that song. I couldn't buy a thing like that. Too silly. 309 00:17:31,579 --> 00:17:33,940 I know just what you mean, madam. 310 00:17:34,309 --> 00:17:37,509 Yet some customers like it for the very thing you object to. 311 00:17:37,579 --> 00:17:39,049 We've sold quite a few. 312 00:17:39,119 --> 00:17:40,450 - Really? - Yes, madam. 313 00:17:41,220 --> 00:17:44,089 There's no denying that we all have a weakness for candy. 314 00:17:44,289 --> 00:17:46,990 I don't mean to say anything against candy. 315 00:17:47,160 --> 00:17:51,720 No, I only mean that sometimes we are inclined to overdo it a little. 316 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,089 I suppose so. 317 00:17:53,170 --> 00:17:56,400 Madam, have you any idea how many pieces of candy you eat a day? 318 00:17:56,470 --> 00:17:58,170 No, I never gave it a thought. 319 00:17:58,240 --> 00:18:00,500 We pick up a piece of candy absent-mindedly... 320 00:18:00,569 --> 00:18:02,059 ...and then we take another piece. 321 00:18:02,140 --> 00:18:04,299 Before we know it, we've gained a few pounds. 322 00:18:04,380 --> 00:18:07,250 That's when our troubles begin. Massages, electric cabinets. 323 00:18:07,309 --> 00:18:08,279 I know it. 324 00:18:08,420 --> 00:18:12,150 Now, this little box makes you candy-conscious. 325 00:18:12,450 --> 00:18:14,349 That's what we designed it for. 326 00:18:14,490 --> 00:18:17,890 Every time you open it, the little tinkling song is a message to you. 327 00:18:18,529 --> 00:18:20,519 "Too much candy, now be careful." 328 00:18:22,799 --> 00:18:24,089 How much is it? 329 00:18:24,259 --> 00:18:27,359 It's 5.50, reduced from 6.95. It's a real bargain. 330 00:18:28,500 --> 00:18:30,769 - I'll take it. - Thank you, madam. 331 00:18:31,410 --> 00:18:33,069 What do you say now? 332 00:18:33,170 --> 00:18:36,970 I think people who like to smoke candy and listen to cigarettes will love it. 333 00:18:40,450 --> 00:18:42,710 Don't let me influence you. 334 00:18:42,779 --> 00:18:45,839 I want your opinion, your honest opinion, that's all I want. 335 00:18:56,359 --> 00:18:58,420 - Good morning. - Good morning, sir. 336 00:19:07,980 --> 00:19:10,170 - 'Morning. - Good morning, Kralik. 337 00:19:10,240 --> 00:19:12,079 I've got a big dinner date tonight. 338 00:19:12,180 --> 00:19:14,910 - With the boss? - No, he never invites me anymore. 339 00:19:15,619 --> 00:19:17,450 How do you figure him out, anyway? 340 00:19:17,579 --> 00:19:21,250 I give up. It's certainly very difficult to get along with him these days. 341 00:19:21,319 --> 00:19:22,910 He never talks to me anymore. 342 00:19:23,960 --> 00:19:26,150 I hope he's feeling more cheerful today. 343 00:19:26,329 --> 00:19:28,819 He better, because I'm going to ask him for a raise. 344 00:19:29,299 --> 00:19:30,319 A raise? 345 00:19:31,670 --> 00:19:33,930 Do you mind if I ask you a personal question? 346 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:36,059 - No, go ahead. - It's confidential. 347 00:19:36,140 --> 00:19:37,130 Yes, sure. 348 00:19:37,200 --> 00:19:39,930 Suppose that a fellow like me wants to get married. 349 00:19:40,210 --> 00:19:44,140 That's wonderful! That's the best thing that could happen. Who's the girl? 350 00:19:44,210 --> 00:19:46,680 Wait a minute. What did I say? I said, "suppose." 351 00:19:46,750 --> 00:19:48,910 I said, "a fellow like me." I didn't say me. 352 00:19:49,180 --> 00:19:52,210 How much does it cost you to live, you and Mrs. Pirovitch? 353 00:19:52,289 --> 00:19:54,980 - Leaving out the children. - Why fool yourself? 354 00:19:57,059 --> 00:19:59,789 Well, let's say temporarily. How much does it cost? 355 00:20:00,630 --> 00:20:02,960 - It can be done. - Yeah? 356 00:20:03,059 --> 00:20:07,019 Yes, and very nicely. Naturally, you can't be extravagant. 357 00:20:07,130 --> 00:20:09,500 Suppose a fellow gets an apartment with three rooms. 358 00:20:09,569 --> 00:20:11,000 Dining room, bedroom, living room. 359 00:20:11,069 --> 00:20:14,230 What do you need three rooms for? You live in the bedroom. 360 00:20:14,309 --> 00:20:17,569 - Where do you eat? - In the kitchen. You get a nice big kitchen. 361 00:20:17,640 --> 00:20:19,079 Where do you entertain? 362 00:20:19,150 --> 00:20:22,269 What are you, an ambassador? Who do you want to entertain? 363 00:20:22,349 --> 00:20:25,880 If someone is really your friend, he comes after dinner. 364 00:20:26,089 --> 00:20:27,710 Oh, no. 365 00:20:28,819 --> 00:20:30,759 - Good morning. - Good morning, Miss Novak. 366 00:20:30,819 --> 00:20:33,190 - How's your wife, Mr. Pirovitch? - Oh, my goodness! 367 00:20:33,259 --> 00:20:35,059 I forgot to call Dr. Hegedus. 368 00:20:35,230 --> 00:20:38,160 - Something serious with your wife? - No, she couldn't be better. 369 00:20:38,230 --> 00:20:40,890 - Why do you want to call him? - Lf I don't, he'll come. 370 00:20:40,970 --> 00:20:44,930 Excuse me, I'd better telephone him. I hope it isn't too late. 371 00:20:55,079 --> 00:20:55,980 Miss Novak? 372 00:20:56,180 --> 00:20:57,509 Yes, Mr. Kralik? 373 00:20:57,720 --> 00:21:01,380 I noticed that you wore a yellow blouse with light-green dots yesterday. 374 00:21:01,690 --> 00:21:05,680 No, Mr. Kralik. As usual, you're mistaken. It was green with light-yellow dots. 375 00:21:05,829 --> 00:21:07,920 Everybody else thought it was very becoming. 376 00:21:08,059 --> 00:21:10,150 I don't remember remarking about your neckties. 377 00:21:10,230 --> 00:21:13,460 If you think I couldn't say anything about your neckties... 378 00:21:13,529 --> 00:21:16,470 ...just ask Mr. vadas. My blouse is none of your business. 379 00:21:16,539 --> 00:21:19,400 I'm sorry. Mr. Matuschek seems to think it is my business. 380 00:21:19,609 --> 00:21:21,769 Yes, that's right. I'm working under you. 381 00:21:21,910 --> 00:21:25,140 I'll call you every morning and describe what I'm going to wear. 382 00:21:25,210 --> 00:21:28,809 Before I select my next wardrobe, my dressmaker will give you samples. 383 00:21:28,880 --> 00:21:32,609 - Imagine you dictating what I should wear. - I don't care what you wear. 384 00:21:32,690 --> 00:21:34,349 For a circus pony, it's all right. 385 00:21:34,420 --> 00:21:36,410 I have my own troubles without your blouse... 386 00:21:36,490 --> 00:21:37,720 ...between Matuschek and me. 387 00:21:37,789 --> 00:21:39,779 I sold as much yesterday as anybody else. 388 00:21:39,859 --> 00:21:42,890 For a rainy Monday three weeks before Christmas, 95.50 isn't bad. 389 00:21:42,960 --> 00:21:44,589 - Did you tell Mr. Matuschek that? - Yes. 390 00:21:44,670 --> 00:21:45,430 And what did he say? 391 00:21:45,500 --> 00:21:46,690 "Not to come in that blouse." 392 00:21:46,769 --> 00:21:48,789 - Tell him I won't. - I will! 393 00:21:52,240 --> 00:21:53,170 Good morning. 394 00:21:53,869 --> 00:21:58,170 I caught him in time. Saves me five pengo, and that counts when you're married. 395 00:21:58,279 --> 00:22:00,970 - Is this tie all right to wear to work? - Quite all right. 396 00:22:01,109 --> 00:22:02,549 Tell me, who is the girl? 397 00:22:02,619 --> 00:22:05,279 Well, you know that girl I was corresponding with? 398 00:22:05,349 --> 00:22:08,119 - Yes, about the cultural subjects. - Yeah. 399 00:22:08,220 --> 00:22:10,619 Well, after a while, we got on the subject of love... 400 00:22:10,759 --> 00:22:12,750 ...naturally on a very cultural level. 401 00:22:12,829 --> 00:22:14,450 What else can you do in a letter? 402 00:22:14,589 --> 00:22:16,789 She is the most wonderful girl in the world. 403 00:22:16,930 --> 00:22:18,329 Is she pretty? 404 00:22:18,470 --> 00:22:21,529 She has such ideals and such a viewpoint on things... 405 00:22:21,670 --> 00:22:25,299 ...that she's so far above the girls you meet today, there's no comparison. 406 00:22:25,410 --> 00:22:28,170 - So she is not so very pretty? - Don't say that. 407 00:22:28,339 --> 00:22:30,869 I'm sorry. The main thing is that you like her. 408 00:22:31,009 --> 00:22:33,000 - Yeah, I hope I will. - What do you mean? 409 00:22:33,079 --> 00:22:36,140 You love a girl, and you don't know if you like her? 410 00:22:36,319 --> 00:22:39,180 Well, that's just the question. I haven't met her yet. 411 00:22:39,319 --> 00:22:41,339 - What? You haven't met her yet? - No. 412 00:22:41,420 --> 00:22:43,619 I keep postponing it and postponing it. 413 00:22:44,390 --> 00:22:45,619 I'm scared. 414 00:22:46,130 --> 00:22:49,359 This girl thinks I'm the most wonderful person in the world. 415 00:22:49,529 --> 00:22:52,519 And after all, there is a chance she might be disappointed. 416 00:22:52,700 --> 00:22:54,170 Yes, there is a chance. 417 00:22:54,230 --> 00:22:56,789 - On the other hand... - You might be disappointed, too. 418 00:22:56,869 --> 00:22:58,670 And I don't dare think about it. 419 00:23:00,069 --> 00:23:03,529 Pirovitch, did you ever get a bonus? 420 00:23:04,680 --> 00:23:06,009 Yes, once. 421 00:23:07,079 --> 00:23:10,140 Yeah, the boss hands you the envelope. 422 00:23:10,349 --> 00:23:13,410 You wonder how much is in it, and you don't want to open it. 423 00:23:14,349 --> 00:23:16,910 As long as the envelope's closed, you're a millionaire. 424 00:23:16,990 --> 00:23:19,579 You keep postponing that moment and... 425 00:23:21,329 --> 00:23:23,420 ...you can't postpone it forever. 426 00:23:23,599 --> 00:23:26,329 I'm meeting her tonight, 8:30 in a café. 427 00:23:26,630 --> 00:23:28,190 - A red carnation? - Yeah. 428 00:23:28,599 --> 00:23:29,529 Yeah. 429 00:23:29,670 --> 00:23:33,470 She's using one for a bookmark in a copy of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. 430 00:23:33,569 --> 00:23:35,230 I'm wearing one in my lapel. 431 00:23:35,839 --> 00:23:37,240 I haven't slept for days. 432 00:23:37,410 --> 00:23:39,039 I'm sure she'll be beautiful. 433 00:23:39,180 --> 00:23:42,150 Not too beautiful. What chance would a fellow like me... 434 00:23:42,220 --> 00:23:44,410 - What do you want, a homely girl? - No. 435 00:23:45,650 --> 00:23:47,309 You knock on wood for me. 436 00:23:48,720 --> 00:23:51,319 Just a lovely, average girl. 437 00:23:52,890 --> 00:23:54,359 That's all I want. 438 00:24:01,269 --> 00:24:02,759 Thank you, my good man. 439 00:24:02,839 --> 00:24:04,269 'Morning, everybody. 440 00:24:08,180 --> 00:24:11,079 Here, keep the change. Send your boy through college. 441 00:24:11,140 --> 00:24:12,130 Thank you, sir. 442 00:24:13,950 --> 00:24:16,349 I see by the expression on your underpaid faces... 443 00:24:16,450 --> 00:24:17,710 ...you wonder where I get money. 444 00:24:17,779 --> 00:24:19,579 No, Mr. vadas, I don't wonder. 445 00:24:19,690 --> 00:24:22,019 - What do you mean? - I mean, I don't wonder. 446 00:24:30,529 --> 00:24:32,359 Good morning, Mr. Matuschek. 447 00:24:35,470 --> 00:24:37,269 This window looks terrible. 448 00:24:37,440 --> 00:24:40,369 There isn't a shop on the street that doesn't look better. 449 00:24:40,440 --> 00:24:42,269 It's a wonder we get any customers. 450 00:24:42,339 --> 00:24:46,279 We'll stay tonight after closing hours and redecorate it. 451 00:24:46,450 --> 00:24:49,880 - I'll have to get out of it some way. - Klara, you haven't got a chance. 452 00:24:49,980 --> 00:24:54,440 I have an engagement tonight at 8:30. I have to go home first. I have to change. 453 00:24:55,460 --> 00:24:58,480 Ilona, did you notice the blouse I wore yesterday, the green one? 454 00:24:58,559 --> 00:25:01,720 With the light yellow dots? I thought it was simply stunning. 455 00:25:01,930 --> 00:25:04,230 I'm so glad. I'm planning to wear it tonight. 456 00:25:07,529 --> 00:25:11,160 Hello? Yeah, hello, darling. 457 00:25:12,809 --> 00:25:15,799 Well, you were sleeping, and I didn't want to disturb you. 458 00:25:15,880 --> 00:25:17,670 You came home late last night. 459 00:25:17,779 --> 00:25:20,470 I thought perhaps you'd like to sleep a little longer. 460 00:25:20,950 --> 00:25:23,809 No, I'm not angry. Did you have a good time? 461 00:25:27,319 --> 00:25:29,380 That's all that matters, isn't it? 462 00:25:30,220 --> 00:25:31,210 What? 463 00:25:32,089 --> 00:25:33,390 1,000 pengo? 464 00:25:34,730 --> 00:25:38,190 But, Emma, I don't understand it. Only last Monday I gave you... 465 00:25:39,529 --> 00:25:42,829 No, I'm not complaining. It's quite a bit of money. 466 00:25:44,670 --> 00:25:47,569 Yeah, all right. I'll send it over as soon as possible. 467 00:25:48,309 --> 00:25:49,539 Yeah, goodbye. 468 00:25:55,180 --> 00:25:56,670 Come in. 469 00:26:00,450 --> 00:26:03,119 - What is it? - I'd like to talk to you for a moment. 470 00:26:03,190 --> 00:26:07,019 - Is it important? - It's important to me. 471 00:26:07,230 --> 00:26:09,529 Is it important to Matuschek and Company? 472 00:26:09,900 --> 00:26:10,990 Not exactly, sir. 473 00:26:11,130 --> 00:26:14,289 Well, then, I'm sorry. I'm busy. You'll have to see me later. 474 00:26:21,470 --> 00:26:23,869 - Pardon me, sir. - What is it now? 475 00:26:24,240 --> 00:26:27,910 Sir, for several days your attitude toward me seems to have changed. 476 00:26:28,150 --> 00:26:30,809 - Has it? - Yes, Mr. Matuschek, it has. 477 00:26:31,319 --> 00:26:33,750 Really, I'm completely at a loss to understand it. 478 00:26:33,819 --> 00:26:35,450 After all, I do my work. 479 00:26:35,660 --> 00:26:37,089 And you get paid for it? 480 00:26:37,220 --> 00:26:38,019 Yes, sir. 481 00:26:38,119 --> 00:26:39,960 - Every month? - Yes, sir. 482 00:26:40,230 --> 00:26:43,319 Yes, everything seems to be all right then, doesn't it? 483 00:26:44,259 --> 00:26:45,599 Yes, Mr. Matuschek. 484 00:26:52,440 --> 00:26:53,869 Did you see him? 485 00:26:54,140 --> 00:26:56,200 I'm not going to stand for this much longer. 486 00:26:56,410 --> 00:26:59,440 What does that man want of me? Why does he always pick on me? 487 00:26:59,549 --> 00:27:02,910 - You are his oldest employee. - That's a fine reason. 488 00:27:02,980 --> 00:27:05,779 He picks on me, too. The other day he called me an idiot. 489 00:27:06,019 --> 00:27:09,509 What could I do? I said, "Yes, Mr. Matuschek, I'm an idiot." 490 00:27:09,660 --> 00:27:10,819 I'm no fool. 491 00:27:11,220 --> 00:27:13,420 Listen, maybe he has business worries. 492 00:27:13,630 --> 00:27:16,430 Or maybe he has some trouble with his wife. 493 00:27:16,900 --> 00:27:20,460 Is that true, Pirovitch? Is he having trouble with his wife? 494 00:27:20,569 --> 00:27:22,869 I don't know, it's none of my business. 495 00:27:23,000 --> 00:27:27,059 I'm talking to Kralik. What do you want? I don't know anything. Leave me alone. 496 00:27:27,140 --> 00:27:30,410 Kralik, don't be impulsive, not at a time like this. 497 00:27:30,740 --> 00:27:33,039 Not when millions of people are out of work. 498 00:27:33,180 --> 00:27:36,440 - I can get a job anywhere. - Can you? Let's be honest. 499 00:27:36,519 --> 00:27:39,779 I'll take a chance. I'm no coward, you know. I'm not afraid. 500 00:27:39,990 --> 00:27:43,440 - I am. I have a family. - Well, I haven't. 501 00:27:44,220 --> 00:27:45,559 Think it over. 502 00:27:45,859 --> 00:27:47,880 Those were nice letters, weren't they? 503 00:27:59,339 --> 00:28:02,210 It's already been paid for. Leave it downstairs at the desk. 504 00:28:02,279 --> 00:28:05,970 Mr. Kralik, do you think I'll have to work tonight? After all, I'm a child. 505 00:28:06,049 --> 00:28:08,210 - No, you don't have to stay. - Do you mean it? 506 00:28:08,309 --> 00:28:10,940 - I'll straighten it out. - Thanks, Mr. Kralik! 507 00:28:18,789 --> 00:28:21,019 - May I help you? - No, thank you. 508 00:28:21,700 --> 00:28:25,599 I put all the imported bags over there on the shelf. Is that how you wanted it? 509 00:28:25,730 --> 00:28:28,960 I'd appreciate it if you'd tell me if there's anything wrong. 510 00:28:29,069 --> 00:28:31,559 Since when have you become interested in my opinions? 511 00:28:31,640 --> 00:28:34,569 I want to please you, Mr. Kralik. I'm working under you. 512 00:28:34,740 --> 00:28:38,640 - You don't have to keep harping on that. - No, I didn't mean it that way at all. 513 00:28:38,710 --> 00:28:40,299 Regardless of what I think of you... 514 00:28:40,380 --> 00:28:42,609 ...I believe that anybody who works with you... 515 00:28:42,720 --> 00:28:45,950 ...and doesn't get a great deal out of it, is just plain dumb. 516 00:28:47,220 --> 00:28:50,190 Just what do you mean? What do you think of me personally? 517 00:28:51,319 --> 00:28:53,660 I mean, since you ask... 518 00:28:53,890 --> 00:28:57,160 ...no matter what anybody else says, I think you're a gentleman. 519 00:28:58,470 --> 00:28:59,829 I try to be. 520 00:29:01,069 --> 00:29:03,589 You have no idea what that means to a working girl. 521 00:29:03,670 --> 00:29:05,700 What a girl goes through in some shops. 522 00:29:05,769 --> 00:29:08,539 Take for instance when I was with Foeldes Brothers & Sons. 523 00:29:08,609 --> 00:29:11,670 The sons were all right, but the brothers, Mr. Kralik... 524 00:29:11,750 --> 00:29:13,339 That's why I like it here so much. 525 00:29:13,410 --> 00:29:17,250 When you say, "Miss Novak, let's go in the back to put bags on the shelf"... 526 00:29:17,319 --> 00:29:19,509 ...you really want to put some bags on the shelf. 527 00:29:19,619 --> 00:29:21,549 And that's my idea of gentleman. 528 00:29:22,559 --> 00:29:25,220 I just don't believe in mixing bags with pleasure. 529 00:29:28,930 --> 00:29:29,950 Mr. Kralik. 530 00:29:30,200 --> 00:29:32,160 - Yes, Miss Novak? - About that blouse... 531 00:29:32,269 --> 00:29:36,000 - I'm sorry, but I had to do that. - I want to thank you. I'm glad you did it. 532 00:29:36,069 --> 00:29:38,970 After thinking it all over, you're so right. 533 00:29:39,039 --> 00:29:41,269 - That blouse was awful. - Oh, no, not awful. 534 00:29:41,569 --> 00:29:45,069 It was. I wouldn't admit it at the time, but what woman would? 535 00:29:45,180 --> 00:29:48,200 We hate to admit we are wrong. That's why we are so feminine. 536 00:29:49,750 --> 00:29:52,410 This is the first time you've shown a little sense. 537 00:29:52,819 --> 00:29:56,079 - Quite a change in you, Miss Novak. - I know it, Mr. Kralik. 538 00:29:56,390 --> 00:29:58,950 If you keep this up, we'll get along much better. 539 00:29:59,029 --> 00:30:02,519 - Thank you, Mr. Kralik. - That's quite all right, Miss Novak. 540 00:30:03,000 --> 00:30:05,859 I was planning to wear that awful blouse tonight. 541 00:30:05,970 --> 00:30:07,660 - I have a date with... - Tonight? 542 00:30:08,230 --> 00:30:10,130 Didn't you hear what Mr. Matuschek said? 543 00:30:10,269 --> 00:30:12,029 We have to stay and decorate the windows. 544 00:30:12,109 --> 00:30:14,039 - I almost forgot. - Yes. 545 00:30:18,210 --> 00:30:21,309 Would it be possible, do you think you could spare me tonight? 546 00:30:21,410 --> 00:30:23,940 And then maybe Mr. Matuschek would let me off. 547 00:30:24,119 --> 00:30:27,480 So that's why I'm a gentleman. That's why you've learned from me now? 548 00:30:27,549 --> 00:30:29,549 - I don't understand. - You want the night off? 549 00:30:29,619 --> 00:30:31,779 - I have to, Mr. Kralik. - You're out of luck. 550 00:30:31,930 --> 00:30:34,859 That was such an obvious trick. I almost fell for it, too. 551 00:30:35,029 --> 00:30:37,789 I have to get off tonight. It's terribly important. 552 00:30:37,900 --> 00:30:40,589 For the last six months, you've just antagonized me and... 553 00:30:40,730 --> 00:30:43,029 You haven't been very nice to me either. 554 00:30:43,200 --> 00:30:44,470 Whatever I do, it's wrong. 555 00:30:44,599 --> 00:30:46,440 If I wrap a package, it's not right. 556 00:30:46,509 --> 00:30:49,170 If I make a suggestion, and some of them are very good... 557 00:30:49,279 --> 00:30:50,440 - Here. ...you don't listen. 558 00:30:50,509 --> 00:30:54,069 Everything has to be done exactly your way, and then you don't like it. 559 00:30:54,349 --> 00:30:57,609 When I first came into this shop, I was full of life and enthusiasm... 560 00:30:57,680 --> 00:31:01,089 ...and now I'm nothing. You've taken my personality away. 561 00:31:01,250 --> 00:31:03,380 You're a dictator, that's what you are. 562 00:31:03,460 --> 00:31:06,220 Mr. Kralik, any day now I may be in a position... 563 00:31:06,289 --> 00:31:10,160 ...where I don't have to work anymore. Then I'll really tell you what I think. 564 00:31:10,299 --> 00:31:14,059 As for that blouse, I think it's beautiful, and I'm going to wear it tonight. 565 00:31:14,130 --> 00:31:15,930 Mr. Kralik, I don't like you. 566 00:31:18,769 --> 00:31:20,930 Mr. Matuschek, may I speak to you for a moment? 567 00:31:21,039 --> 00:31:22,009 What is it? 568 00:31:22,079 --> 00:31:25,569 Do you think you could spare me tonight? 569 00:31:25,750 --> 00:31:29,269 Let me see, we need three people, to dress the "A" window. 570 00:31:29,420 --> 00:31:32,109 - Mr. Kralik? - Yes, Mr. Matuschek. 571 00:31:32,220 --> 00:31:34,950 Can you get along without Miss Novak tonight? 572 00:31:35,190 --> 00:31:37,619 Mr. Matuschek, I'd like to talk to you for a moment. 573 00:31:37,759 --> 00:31:40,779 - You want to go, too? - Yes, I'd appreciate it very much... 574 00:31:40,890 --> 00:31:44,890 What is this? Does everybody want to leave? Is this the interest you show? 575 00:31:45,029 --> 00:31:48,900 - Once a year, I ask you to stay. - I'm sorry, if I'd only known yesterday. 576 00:31:49,039 --> 00:31:53,170 You want a special invitation. Next time, I'll send you an engraved announcement. 577 00:31:54,569 --> 00:31:58,309 I have talked everything over with Mr. Kralik. I know his ideas. 578 00:31:58,480 --> 00:32:02,009 Miss Novotni and I can manage the novelty window by ourselves. 579 00:32:02,150 --> 00:32:03,950 Did I ask you for your advice? 580 00:32:04,079 --> 00:32:07,279 What do you mean you talked this over? Who's shop is this? 581 00:32:07,490 --> 00:32:09,460 Yes, Mr. Matuschek. 582 00:32:09,960 --> 00:32:12,450 So you want the evening off, Mr. Kralik? 583 00:32:12,589 --> 00:32:14,890 That's all right. I think we can manage. 584 00:32:15,059 --> 00:32:18,160 This is the first time in years I have asked a favor. 585 00:32:18,299 --> 00:32:20,359 I gave you the evening. What more do you want? 586 00:32:20,430 --> 00:32:23,029 - Do you want a brass band? - You're being unjust. 587 00:32:23,170 --> 00:32:24,470 I'm being unjust? 588 00:32:24,569 --> 00:32:27,039 Once a year, I ask six ladies and gentlemen... 589 00:32:27,140 --> 00:32:30,130 ...six, mind you, when next door, a shop twice as big as mine... 590 00:32:30,240 --> 00:32:31,609 ...employs only four. 591 00:32:31,710 --> 00:32:34,910 Good morning, madam. Is there something I can show you? 592 00:32:35,049 --> 00:32:37,450 Have you any traveling bags for men with a zipper? 593 00:32:37,549 --> 00:32:40,420 We have all types of traveling bags for men with zippers. 594 00:32:40,549 --> 00:32:44,009 Thank you very much. I'm doing some window-shopping for my husband. 595 00:32:44,220 --> 00:32:47,349 - He'll be here tomorrow. - I'll be delighted to serve him, madam. 596 00:32:47,529 --> 00:32:50,500 - Thank you. Good morning. - Good morning, madam. 597 00:32:53,099 --> 00:32:56,329 Six people who stand around here for days telling jokes... 598 00:32:56,500 --> 00:32:59,730 ...and talking about the movies, while I pay the gas and the rent... 599 00:32:59,809 --> 00:33:02,400 ...and the light, and the taxes, and their salaries. 600 00:33:03,710 --> 00:33:05,609 Good morning, Matuschek and Company. 601 00:33:06,849 --> 00:33:07,839 What? 602 00:33:09,049 --> 00:33:10,140 Just a moment. 603 00:33:10,849 --> 00:33:12,180 Mr. Pirovitch. 604 00:33:17,559 --> 00:33:20,119 Yes? Mama, I called you. 605 00:33:20,230 --> 00:33:22,960 We are decorating the window after closing hours... 606 00:33:23,029 --> 00:33:26,619 ...so we won't have to have dinner with the Laszlos. Isn't that wonderful? 607 00:33:26,730 --> 00:33:29,130 Yes, I knew you'd be glad. Goodbye, Mama. 608 00:33:32,910 --> 00:33:35,700 Six people I ask, one day a year, to be so kind... 609 00:33:35,910 --> 00:33:37,500 ...as to redecorate a window. 610 00:33:37,740 --> 00:33:39,680 And you have the nerve, Mr. Kralik... 611 00:33:39,779 --> 00:33:42,910 ...the oldest employee in the place, who should set an example. 612 00:33:43,079 --> 00:33:45,880 You spoke like this to me yesterday. What did I do then? 613 00:33:46,089 --> 00:33:49,609 The whole week you've treated me like this, and without any reason. 614 00:33:50,119 --> 00:33:51,559 Without any reason? 615 00:33:52,230 --> 00:33:54,519 Maybe I have more reason than you think. 616 00:33:55,960 --> 00:33:58,359 It's obvious that you're not satisfied with me. 617 00:33:59,700 --> 00:34:01,500 You can draw your own conclusions. 618 00:34:02,240 --> 00:34:05,200 In that case, I think there's just one thing to do. 619 00:34:05,569 --> 00:34:07,660 Perhaps we'd better call it a day. 620 00:34:11,510 --> 00:34:14,539 Matuschek and Company. Yes, Mrs. Matuschek, he's here. 621 00:34:14,710 --> 00:34:16,409 Mrs. Matuschek on the telephone. 622 00:34:16,849 --> 00:34:17,840 Hello, Emma. 623 00:34:18,889 --> 00:34:20,820 No, I'm not coming home tonight. 624 00:34:22,019 --> 00:34:23,010 All right. 625 00:34:23,559 --> 00:34:26,119 All right, I'll send it right over. 626 00:34:28,090 --> 00:34:32,530 Put 1,000 pengo in an envelope and have Pepi take it to Mrs. Matuschek. 627 00:34:32,769 --> 00:34:36,829 Pepi is out. He has quite a few deliveries, and he won't be back until after lunch. 628 00:34:37,070 --> 00:34:40,039 Mr. Kralik and I always have lunch at Farago's. 629 00:34:40,170 --> 00:34:45,039 It's only a few blocks from your home. We can deliver it. Right, Mr. Kralik? 630 00:34:46,050 --> 00:34:47,030 Yes. 631 00:34:47,349 --> 00:34:48,940 No, thank you, Mr. Kralik. 632 00:34:51,219 --> 00:34:52,210 Mr. vadas. 633 00:34:53,119 --> 00:34:55,309 Yes, Mr. Matuschek. 634 00:34:56,289 --> 00:34:58,880 I don't like to break in on your lunch hour. 635 00:34:59,059 --> 00:35:01,320 It's perfectly all right. It'll be a pleasure. 636 00:35:01,460 --> 00:35:02,860 Thank you, Mr. vadas. 637 00:35:29,889 --> 00:35:31,190 Mr. Kralik... 638 00:35:31,289 --> 00:35:34,489 ...will you come to my office. I'd like to talk to you. 639 00:35:34,690 --> 00:35:35,679 Yes, sir. 640 00:35:50,739 --> 00:35:51,570 Yes, sir. 641 00:35:51,739 --> 00:35:53,739 Mr. Kralik... 642 00:35:54,309 --> 00:35:57,340 ...l've been thinking all day about what you said this morning. 643 00:35:57,550 --> 00:36:00,349 I'm sorry, Mr. Matuschek. I'm afraid I lost my temper. 644 00:36:00,519 --> 00:36:02,989 No, I think you were right. 645 00:36:03,320 --> 00:36:06,519 I really believe that you'd be happier somewhere else. 646 00:36:13,530 --> 00:36:14,800 Do you think so, sir? 647 00:36:15,130 --> 00:36:17,190 Yes, I'm sure of it. 648 00:36:24,610 --> 00:36:26,699 I guess there's nothing more to be said. 649 00:36:27,079 --> 00:36:29,599 No. Let me see. 650 00:36:29,920 --> 00:36:32,820 You're naturally entitled to a month's pay. 651 00:36:33,190 --> 00:36:34,650 That's 200 pengo. 652 00:36:34,949 --> 00:36:36,889 - That's right, isn't it? - Yes, sir. 653 00:36:37,789 --> 00:36:40,880 Will you, please, sign this receipt. 654 00:36:45,670 --> 00:36:48,190 And here's a letter... 655 00:36:49,000 --> 00:36:53,130 ...which certainly won't handicap you in seeking employment. 656 00:36:53,210 --> 00:36:54,670 Thank you, sir. 657 00:36:58,179 --> 00:37:00,739 I guess we might as well say goodbye. 658 00:37:01,949 --> 00:37:04,079 - Goodbye, Mr. Matuschek. - Goodbye. 659 00:37:15,730 --> 00:37:16,719 Well? 660 00:37:25,769 --> 00:37:27,170 What happened? 661 00:37:39,289 --> 00:37:40,880 "To whom it may concern: 662 00:37:42,360 --> 00:37:47,119 "I wish to state that Mr. Alfred Kralik leaves my employ of his own accord. 663 00:37:49,460 --> 00:37:53,900 "Mr. Kralik started with Matuschek and Company nine years ago as an apprentice. 664 00:37:55,500 --> 00:37:58,940 "With diligence, he advanced to the position of clerk. 665 00:38:00,409 --> 00:38:03,710 "For the last five years, he has been our first salesman. 666 00:38:05,510 --> 00:38:09,539 "We have found him reliable, efficient, resourceful. 667 00:38:10,949 --> 00:38:13,250 "We can recommend him without reserve. 668 00:38:14,820 --> 00:38:19,090 "He carries with him our best wishes for his success in his future career. 669 00:38:21,190 --> 00:38:22,559 "Hugo Matuschek." 670 00:38:47,219 --> 00:38:51,280 Kralik, I still can't believe it. There's no reason. 671 00:38:51,920 --> 00:38:54,090 The boss doesn't have to give you a reason. 672 00:38:54,190 --> 00:38:56,789 That's one of the wonderful things about being boss. 673 00:38:58,059 --> 00:39:00,969 Well, I wanted to get off tonight. 674 00:39:02,940 --> 00:39:04,199 I got off all right. 675 00:39:04,440 --> 00:39:08,199 - Kralik, you're not going? - No, I couldn't face her tonight. 676 00:39:09,309 --> 00:39:12,039 This morning I had a position, a future. 677 00:39:14,579 --> 00:39:18,610 I'm afraid I sort of exaggerated in my letters. 678 00:39:18,780 --> 00:39:23,019 I showed off a little, and she's expecting to meet a pretty important man. 679 00:39:23,590 --> 00:39:26,250 I'm in no mood to act important tonight. 680 00:39:36,800 --> 00:39:40,000 Well, I... 681 00:40:05,500 --> 00:40:10,369 My dear Kralik, I think I speak for all of us, when I say this is a shock and a surprise. 682 00:40:10,940 --> 00:40:13,460 We all feel we are losing a splendid fellow worker... 683 00:40:13,539 --> 00:40:17,369 ...and we certainly wish you the luck which you so rightfully deserve. 684 00:40:20,679 --> 00:40:23,880 Now, Kralik, we are going to see each other soon. 685 00:40:24,079 --> 00:40:28,250 If you have an evening with nothing to do, you know where we live. 686 00:40:28,320 --> 00:40:31,309 - All right, Pirovitch. Goodbye. - Goodbye, Kralik. 687 00:40:35,329 --> 00:40:38,059 Ilona, I'm going to miss you. 688 00:40:39,769 --> 00:40:41,059 I don't understand. 689 00:40:41,130 --> 00:40:45,429 It's nothing unusual. It happens every day. Somebody gets fired and... 690 00:40:46,639 --> 00:40:49,010 - Goodbye, llona. - Goodbye, Mr. Kralik. 691 00:40:51,010 --> 00:40:52,000 Flora. 692 00:40:52,949 --> 00:40:55,880 Flora, you'll notice when you look through my sales book... 693 00:40:55,949 --> 00:40:59,440 ...I cancelled slip number five, but I deducted it from the total. 694 00:41:00,150 --> 00:41:01,179 Goodbye. 695 00:41:09,329 --> 00:41:13,420 If I had anything to do with you not getting the evening off, I'm sorry. 696 00:41:13,769 --> 00:41:17,699 It's my fault that you got into this trouble. Believe me, I'm sorry, too. 697 00:41:17,769 --> 00:41:18,760 That's all right. 698 00:41:18,840 --> 00:41:20,699 - It's true we didn't get along. - No. 699 00:41:20,769 --> 00:41:23,900 I guess we fought a lot, but losing a job at a time like this... 700 00:41:23,980 --> 00:41:26,840 ...is something you don't wish... - On your worst enemy. 701 00:41:26,909 --> 00:41:30,510 - I didn't say that, Mr. Kralik. - Let's not quarrel anymore. 702 00:41:31,519 --> 00:41:33,849 - Goodbye. - Goodbye, Mr. Kralik. 703 00:41:48,699 --> 00:41:49,829 Yes? 704 00:41:50,800 --> 00:41:51,789 Well? 705 00:41:55,369 --> 00:41:56,360 Oh, you have. 706 00:41:57,340 --> 00:42:00,039 How soon can you come over here? 707 00:42:00,750 --> 00:42:03,739 Yes, well, come right away. I'll... Right. 708 00:42:04,480 --> 00:42:05,969 I'll be waiting here. 709 00:42:13,230 --> 00:42:16,420 You may all go home. We'll finish the windows tomorrow. 710 00:42:39,889 --> 00:42:42,320 - Excuse me. Good night. - Good night. 711 00:43:04,380 --> 00:43:06,670 Hello. Is this Mrs. Hojas? 712 00:43:07,409 --> 00:43:10,179 This is Mr. Pirovitch, Mr. Kralik's friend. 713 00:43:10,650 --> 00:43:15,179 Yes, I know he isn't there yet. Will you, please, tell him when he comes... 714 00:43:15,320 --> 00:43:18,119 ...that we are not working tonight, and I am coming over. 715 00:43:18,820 --> 00:43:20,090 Yes. Thank you. 716 00:43:25,130 --> 00:43:27,190 I hope you don't mind, Mr. Matuschek. 717 00:43:27,269 --> 00:43:29,929 He probably feels pretty low tonight, and I thought... 718 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:34,230 You don't have to explain. What you do after working hours is your own business. 719 00:43:34,309 --> 00:43:35,570 Thank you, sir. 720 00:43:37,780 --> 00:43:41,110 You haven't changed your mind, by any chance, Mr. Matuschek? 721 00:43:41,210 --> 00:43:43,880 You've got the evening off, haven't you? Well, go home. 722 00:43:44,050 --> 00:43:47,679 He is the best man you had. Why did you let him go? 723 00:43:47,889 --> 00:43:49,409 I warn you, Mr. Pirovitch. 724 00:43:49,489 --> 00:43:53,190 His whole life he lived in this shop. He was almost like a son to you. 725 00:43:54,090 --> 00:43:55,860 And you were so proud of him. 726 00:43:55,929 --> 00:43:58,519 You invited him to your home again and again. 727 00:43:58,599 --> 00:44:01,190 Mr. Pirovitch, you want to keep your job, don't you? 728 00:44:02,030 --> 00:44:04,829 Yes, Mr. Matuschek. I have a family. 729 00:44:05,739 --> 00:44:06,730 Two children. 730 00:44:06,940 --> 00:44:09,969 In that case, mind your own business and go home. 731 00:44:11,480 --> 00:44:12,880 Yes, Mr. Matuschek. 732 00:44:19,349 --> 00:44:20,909 - Good night. - Good night. 733 00:44:20,989 --> 00:44:22,110 Good night. 734 00:44:27,090 --> 00:44:29,530 - Good night, Mr. Matuschek. - Good night, vadas. 735 00:44:29,960 --> 00:44:31,360 I beg your pardon. 736 00:44:31,429 --> 00:44:34,559 I'm not quite certain if I delivered Mrs. Matuschek's message. 737 00:44:34,630 --> 00:44:39,500 She told me to remind you to call her if you don't work tonight. 738 00:44:39,739 --> 00:44:41,329 Yes, you told me, vadas. 739 00:44:43,510 --> 00:44:47,969 Mr. Matuschek, the last time I had the pleasure to be at your apartment... 740 00:44:48,050 --> 00:44:51,409 ...was several months ago when you sent me after your briefcase. 741 00:44:51,519 --> 00:44:54,920 Today I had a chance to get a glimpse of your new dining room set. 742 00:44:55,619 --> 00:44:57,210 It's exquisite, really. 743 00:44:57,289 --> 00:45:01,230 I can imagine what it'll look like with all the lights on at a dinner party. 744 00:45:02,130 --> 00:45:04,989 - It must be simply stunning. - Thank you, vadas. 745 00:45:05,059 --> 00:45:07,530 - Good night, Mr. Matuschek. - Good night, vadas. 746 00:45:51,440 --> 00:45:53,710 - Good evening, Mr. Matuschek. - Good evening. 747 00:45:54,409 --> 00:45:55,469 Please. 748 00:45:58,320 --> 00:46:01,719 - So it's true? - I'm afraid so, Mr. Matuschek. 749 00:46:02,550 --> 00:46:05,179 Here we have a complete record from our operatives... 750 00:46:05,260 --> 00:46:06,849 ...two of our most reliable men. 751 00:46:07,630 --> 00:46:09,530 "Report on Mrs. Emma Matuschek. 752 00:46:09,829 --> 00:46:13,590 "On December 6, Mrs. Matuschek left her residence on vales Street, 23... 753 00:46:13,670 --> 00:46:15,329 "...at 8:45 p.m. 754 00:46:15,769 --> 00:46:19,329 "She walked two blocks up to Karto Street where she engaged a taxi. 755 00:46:19,400 --> 00:46:22,900 "At 9:03, the taxi stopped at the corner of Trantor and Bralter Streets. 756 00:46:22,980 --> 00:46:25,469 "There, Mrs. Matuschek was joined by a young man." 757 00:46:26,349 --> 00:46:29,869 Mr. Matuschek, your suspicion was right. It was one of your employees. 758 00:46:30,650 --> 00:46:33,349 Both our operatives identified him later as Mr. vadas. 759 00:46:35,050 --> 00:46:37,039 - vadas? - Yes. 760 00:46:38,860 --> 00:46:41,920 Ferencz vadas. Danube Place, 56. 761 00:46:42,800 --> 00:46:45,159 There is such a man in your employ, isn't there? 762 00:46:45,760 --> 00:46:47,130 Yes, yes. 763 00:46:57,710 --> 00:46:59,869 Twenty-two years we've been married. 764 00:47:01,210 --> 00:47:03,909 Twenty-two years I was proud of my wife. 765 00:47:05,320 --> 00:47:06,510 Well, she... 766 00:47:07,250 --> 00:47:09,480 ...just didn't want to grow old with me. 767 00:47:10,590 --> 00:47:13,789 If you'll send me your bill, I'll take care of it immediately. 768 00:47:14,130 --> 00:47:15,619 Thank you, Mr. Matuschek. 769 00:47:17,230 --> 00:47:18,719 - Good night. - Good night. 770 00:47:45,260 --> 00:47:46,489 Good evening. 771 00:47:54,869 --> 00:47:55,699 Hello? 772 00:47:56,300 --> 00:47:59,099 No, Mrs. Matuschek. This is Miss Kaczek speaking. 773 00:47:59,909 --> 00:48:01,960 Good evening. Who? 774 00:48:02,340 --> 00:48:05,139 Pepi? No, Pepi isn't back yet. 775 00:48:06,280 --> 00:48:09,110 I see, Mrs. Matuschek. He did some errands for you. 776 00:48:10,280 --> 00:48:12,050 Oh, you don't say! 777 00:48:12,420 --> 00:48:15,150 He forgot to pick up a bottle of perfume at Chabot's? 778 00:48:15,289 --> 00:48:16,650 Isn't that too bad! 779 00:48:16,889 --> 00:48:20,019 Yes, I'll give a good scolding to the little rascal. 780 00:48:20,090 --> 00:48:22,889 Have a good time, Mrs. Matuschek. Good night. 781 00:48:44,920 --> 00:48:48,010 - Mr. Matuschek! Don't do that! - Go away! Go away! 782 00:48:48,090 --> 00:48:49,579 No, Mr. Matuschek! 783 00:49:03,469 --> 00:49:05,099 Why don't you go in, Kralik? 784 00:49:05,170 --> 00:49:07,730 I really think you should go in and keep your date. 785 00:49:07,809 --> 00:49:10,599 Now, Pirovitch, just do me a favor and deliver my note. 786 00:49:10,710 --> 00:49:11,800 All right. 787 00:49:13,210 --> 00:49:15,840 Pirovitch, I don't want to know what she looks like. 788 00:49:15,909 --> 00:49:18,579 If she's bad looking, I've had enough bad news for today. 789 00:49:18,650 --> 00:49:21,409 If she's lovely, it'll be more difficult, so don't tell me. 790 00:49:21,489 --> 00:49:24,179 No, I won't. Now, what's the name of that book? 791 00:49:24,260 --> 00:49:27,190 - Anna Karenina, by Tolstoy. - Anna Karenina. 792 00:49:27,260 --> 00:49:30,250 - And a red carnation as a bookmark. - Red carnation. 793 00:49:30,329 --> 00:49:32,090 Now, let me see. Just a minute. 794 00:49:37,699 --> 00:49:39,400 - Do you see anything? - Not yet. 795 00:49:41,269 --> 00:49:43,210 - There's a beautiful girl! - Really? 796 00:49:43,280 --> 00:49:46,070 - very beautiful, but no book. - No book. 797 00:49:47,980 --> 00:49:50,210 - Wait a minute. I think I see it. - Yeah? 798 00:49:50,280 --> 00:49:52,719 Right here under the window. Yes. 799 00:49:54,289 --> 00:49:58,849 - "Anna Karenina by Tolstoy." - That's right. 800 00:49:58,920 --> 00:50:00,260 And a carnation. 801 00:50:02,190 --> 00:50:05,320 I can't see her face. She's sitting behind a clothes rack. 802 00:50:06,159 --> 00:50:09,099 - There's a cup of coffee on the table. - Yeah? 803 00:50:09,170 --> 00:50:11,000 She's taking a piece of cake. 804 00:50:11,940 --> 00:50:13,530 Kralik, she is dunking. 805 00:50:13,840 --> 00:50:15,670 - Why shouldn't she dunk? - All right. 806 00:50:15,739 --> 00:50:17,170 - All right. - All right. 807 00:50:18,309 --> 00:50:20,239 She is leaning forward now. She... 808 00:50:21,710 --> 00:50:23,840 - Can you see her? - Yes. 809 00:50:25,280 --> 00:50:27,750 - Is she pretty? - very pretty. 810 00:50:28,150 --> 00:50:29,309 She is? 811 00:50:31,389 --> 00:50:33,550 I should say she looks... 812 00:50:33,829 --> 00:50:37,159 She has a little of the coloring of Klara. 813 00:50:38,030 --> 00:50:40,659 Klara? What, Miss Novak of the shop? 814 00:50:40,730 --> 00:50:44,099 Now, Kralik, you must admit Klara's a very good-looking girl. 815 00:50:44,170 --> 00:50:46,869 Personally, I've always found her a very likeable girl. 816 00:50:46,940 --> 00:50:49,599 This is a fine time to talk about Miss Novak. Now... 817 00:50:49,670 --> 00:50:53,039 If you don't like Miss Novak, I can tell you, you won't like that girl. 818 00:50:53,110 --> 00:50:55,010 - Why? - Because it is Miss Novak. 819 00:51:15,300 --> 00:51:16,289 Now... 820 00:51:17,099 --> 00:51:19,630 ...shall I give the note to the waiter? - No. 821 00:51:20,869 --> 00:51:23,469 What do you want to do, let the poor girl wait? 822 00:51:23,539 --> 00:51:25,309 Why shouldn't Miss Novak wait? 823 00:51:25,380 --> 00:51:28,139 For the last six months she's fought with me every day. 824 00:51:28,210 --> 00:51:30,739 But still, she wrote those letters, my friend. 825 00:51:33,150 --> 00:51:35,210 I know. My misfortune. 826 00:51:36,489 --> 00:51:38,889 - Goodbye, Pirovitch. - Goodbye, Kralik. 827 00:51:39,489 --> 00:51:40,579 Thank you. 828 00:51:47,730 --> 00:51:51,190 - Excuse me, miss, could I have this chair? - Oh, no! No, you can't! 829 00:51:51,269 --> 00:51:53,829 I'm expecting somebody. He should be here any minute. 830 00:51:53,909 --> 00:51:55,570 That's all right. That's... 831 00:51:56,780 --> 00:51:58,039 Carnation, huh? 832 00:51:59,110 --> 00:52:03,309 A few nights ago we had a case with roses. Turned out very nice, very nice. 833 00:52:03,880 --> 00:52:08,079 But once, about three months ago, we had a very sad case with gardenias. 834 00:52:08,619 --> 00:52:10,849 She waited all evening and nobody came. 835 00:52:10,920 --> 00:52:13,889 And when we cleaned the café, underneath one of the tables... 836 00:52:13,960 --> 00:52:15,590 ...we found another gardenia. 837 00:52:15,659 --> 00:52:18,090 Imagine, the man must've come in... 838 00:52:18,159 --> 00:52:22,119 ...taken one look at her, said, "Phooey," and threw away his gardenia. 839 00:52:22,230 --> 00:52:26,300 Is your clock a little fast? My own says 8:27 and yours says 8:31. 840 00:52:26,369 --> 00:52:30,670 Listen, you have nothing to worry about, a pretty girl like you. 841 00:52:31,210 --> 00:52:34,139 If he doesn't come, I'll put on a carnation myself. 842 00:52:34,210 --> 00:52:35,699 - Waiter. - Yes, sir. 843 00:53:06,710 --> 00:53:10,199 - Hello, Miss Novak. - Good evening, Mr. Kralik. 844 00:53:10,320 --> 00:53:13,150 It's quite a coincidence. I had an appointment here, too. 845 00:53:13,219 --> 00:53:16,590 - You haven't seen Mr. Pirovitch by chance? - No, no, I haven't. 846 00:53:16,659 --> 00:53:19,090 All right. Well, I think I'll wait. 847 00:53:19,820 --> 00:53:21,949 - Do you mind if I sit down? - Yes, I do. 848 00:53:22,030 --> 00:53:24,500 You know, I have an appointment, too, Mr. Kralik. 849 00:53:24,630 --> 00:53:26,489 Oh, yes, I remember. Yes. 850 00:53:28,570 --> 00:53:33,059 - My, your friend seems to be a little late. - And I'll thank you not to be sarcastic. 851 00:53:33,139 --> 00:53:35,769 I know you've had a bad day, and you feel very bitter. 852 00:53:35,840 --> 00:53:37,900 - Still, that's no reason... - Bitter? Me? 853 00:53:37,980 --> 00:53:39,739 About leaving Matuschek and Company? 854 00:53:39,809 --> 00:53:41,780 When I got home and sat at the phone... 855 00:53:41,849 --> 00:53:44,469 ...in five minutes I had what amounts to two offers. 856 00:53:44,550 --> 00:53:46,949 I congratulate you. I wish you good luck. 857 00:53:48,789 --> 00:53:52,019 I see you're reading Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. 858 00:53:52,289 --> 00:53:53,349 Yes, do you mind? 859 00:53:53,429 --> 00:53:56,590 No, no, I just didn't expect to meet you in a café... 860 00:53:56,659 --> 00:53:59,190 ...with Tolstoy, that's all. It's quite a surprise. 861 00:53:59,260 --> 00:54:01,760 I didn't know you cared for high literature. 862 00:54:01,869 --> 00:54:04,929 There are many things you don't know about me, Mr. Kralik. 863 00:54:07,469 --> 00:54:10,130 Have you read Crime and Punishment by Dostoyevsky? 864 00:54:11,210 --> 00:54:13,639 - No, I haven't. - I have. 865 00:54:15,309 --> 00:54:18,179 There are many things you don't know about me, Miss Novak. 866 00:54:18,250 --> 00:54:19,480 As a matter of fact... 867 00:54:19,550 --> 00:54:22,039 ...there might be a lot we don't know about each other. 868 00:54:22,119 --> 00:54:25,559 People seldom go to the trouble of scratching the surface of things... 869 00:54:25,619 --> 00:54:27,150 ...to find the inner truth. 870 00:54:27,230 --> 00:54:30,250 I really wouldn't care to scratch your surface, Mr. Kralik... 871 00:54:30,329 --> 00:54:32,389 ...because I know exactly what I'd find. 872 00:54:32,530 --> 00:54:34,559 Instead of a heart, a handbag. 873 00:54:35,030 --> 00:54:36,860 Instead of a soul, a suitcase. 874 00:54:37,869 --> 00:54:42,570 And instead of an intellect, a cigarette lighter which doesn't work. 875 00:54:45,380 --> 00:54:47,210 That's very nicely put. 876 00:54:48,150 --> 00:54:49,139 Yes. 877 00:54:49,210 --> 00:54:52,550 Comparing my intellect with a cigarette lighter that doesn't work. 878 00:54:54,019 --> 00:54:58,849 Yeah, that's a very interesting mixture of poetry and meanness. 879 00:54:58,920 --> 00:55:00,119 Meanness? Let me... 880 00:55:00,190 --> 00:55:03,519 Don't misunderstand me. I'm only trying to pay you a compliment. 881 00:55:03,599 --> 00:55:07,119 Mr. Kralik, please! I told you I was expecting somebody. 882 00:55:08,369 --> 00:55:10,769 Look, if your party doesn't show up, would l... 883 00:55:10,840 --> 00:55:13,199 Don't worry about that. My party will show up. 884 00:55:13,269 --> 00:55:15,139 So you don't have to entertain me. 885 00:55:33,789 --> 00:55:37,250 - Have you read Zola's Madame Bovary? - Madame Bovary is not by Zola. 886 00:55:37,429 --> 00:55:39,329 Mr. Kralik, are you still here? 887 00:55:39,800 --> 00:55:42,130 Are you deliberately trying to spoil my evening? 888 00:55:42,199 --> 00:55:44,760 Why do you want to do me harm? Why do you hate me so? 889 00:55:44,840 --> 00:55:46,769 - I don't. - I suppose you love me. 890 00:55:46,840 --> 00:55:49,429 Why should I? What've you done to make me love you? 891 00:55:49,510 --> 00:55:51,599 - I don't want you to love me. - I don't! 892 00:56:02,119 --> 00:56:04,250 Do you know what that tune reminds me of? 893 00:56:04,320 --> 00:56:07,309 Yes, thank you. Two dozen unsold cigarette boxes. 894 00:56:07,760 --> 00:56:09,690 No, no. Wrong again. 895 00:56:10,599 --> 00:56:12,500 It reminds me of a girl out of a job. 896 00:56:13,400 --> 00:56:17,699 - A very nice girl, too, I thought. - You thought that. How you can lie! 897 00:56:17,769 --> 00:56:20,400 But that was before you started to make fun of me... 898 00:56:20,469 --> 00:56:23,070 ...and giving imitations of me in the locker room. 899 00:56:23,840 --> 00:56:26,400 And I'd like to take this opportunity, Miss Novak... 900 00:56:26,480 --> 00:56:29,000 ...to inform you that I don't walk like a duck... 901 00:56:29,079 --> 00:56:30,639 ...and I'm not bowlegged. 902 00:56:30,980 --> 00:56:32,920 - Aren't you? - No, I'm not. 903 00:56:33,489 --> 00:56:35,820 Well, I have information to the contrary. 904 00:56:35,889 --> 00:56:39,050 Mr. vadas assured me that you have your trousers specially made. 905 00:56:39,119 --> 00:56:40,219 That's a lie! 906 00:56:40,289 --> 00:56:42,420 - So that's the kind of a man you trust. - No! 907 00:56:42,489 --> 00:56:44,360 I've never been to a tailor in my life. 908 00:56:44,429 --> 00:56:47,400 If you think I'm bowlegged, I'll pull up my trousers. 909 00:56:47,469 --> 00:56:50,059 Would you like it if made remarks about your red hands? 910 00:56:50,139 --> 00:56:53,099 - That's what you did. - After you started making fun of my legs. 911 00:56:53,170 --> 00:56:54,639 My hands aren't red at all! 912 00:56:54,710 --> 00:56:56,869 No, after I called your attention to them. 913 00:56:57,039 --> 00:56:58,800 Let me tell you something, Miss Novak. 914 00:56:58,980 --> 00:57:01,780 You may have beautiful thoughts, but you hide them. 915 00:57:02,010 --> 00:57:05,010 As far as your actions, you're cold and snippy like an old maid. 916 00:57:05,079 --> 00:57:08,280 You'll have a tough time getting a man to fall in love with you. 917 00:57:08,349 --> 00:57:12,190 An old maid? So, no man could fall in love with me? 918 00:57:12,360 --> 00:57:14,829 Mr. Kralik, you're getting funnier every minute. 919 00:57:14,960 --> 00:57:17,690 I could show you letters that would open your eyes. 920 00:57:18,099 --> 00:57:20,590 No, you probably wouldn't understand what's in them. 921 00:57:20,730 --> 00:57:24,760 They're written by a type of man so far superior to you it isn't even funny. 922 00:57:25,699 --> 00:57:28,900 I have to laugh when I think of you calling me an old maid. 923 00:57:29,139 --> 00:57:31,730 You little insignificant clerk. 924 00:57:46,190 --> 00:57:48,659 - Goodbye, Miss Novak. - Goodbye, Mr. Kralik. 925 00:58:01,409 --> 00:58:03,739 Doctor, I would say it's a nervous breakdown. 926 00:58:04,210 --> 00:58:05,199 What do you think? 927 00:58:05,280 --> 00:58:07,539 It appears to be an acute epileptoid manifestation... 928 00:58:07,650 --> 00:58:11,170 ...and a pan phobic melancholiac with indication of a neurasthenia cordus. 929 00:58:11,250 --> 00:58:13,409 Is that more expensive than a nervous breakdown? 930 00:58:13,489 --> 00:58:15,039 Pardon me, Mr. Katona. 931 00:58:15,219 --> 00:58:18,159 Precisely what position do you hold with Matuschek and Company? 932 00:58:18,260 --> 00:58:20,849 I would describe myself as a contact man. 933 00:58:21,230 --> 00:58:24,019 I keep contact between Matuschek and the customers... 934 00:58:24,300 --> 00:58:25,630 ...on a bicycle. 935 00:58:26,329 --> 00:58:27,960 Do you mean, an errand boy? 936 00:58:28,099 --> 00:58:30,289 Doctor, did I call you a pill-peddler? 937 00:58:37,039 --> 00:58:38,670 - Hello, Mr. Kralik. - How is he? 938 00:58:38,809 --> 00:58:41,869 I want to thank you for your splendid reaction to my call. 939 00:58:42,010 --> 00:58:43,880 - Is it serious? - It was a terrible shock. 940 00:58:44,019 --> 00:58:45,409 I have to get over it. 941 00:58:45,480 --> 00:58:49,510 This thing must be kept in strict confidence between the three of us. 942 00:58:49,650 --> 00:58:51,489 Me, Mr. Matuschek, and you. Here. 943 00:59:00,030 --> 00:59:02,500 Thank you for coming, Kralik. 944 00:59:03,539 --> 00:59:04,869 Sit down. 945 00:59:09,940 --> 00:59:13,139 Do you remember the last time you came to my house for dinner? 946 00:59:13,280 --> 00:59:17,940 I said that if things go well, I might take it easier... 947 00:59:18,849 --> 00:59:22,119 ...and maybe by Christmas make you manager of the shop. 948 00:59:23,389 --> 00:59:26,519 Now I have to take it easier. 949 00:59:29,360 --> 00:59:31,989 Would you care to work for me again? 950 00:59:32,460 --> 00:59:35,460 No, don't even think about it, sir. 951 00:59:36,900 --> 00:59:39,599 Is it possible that I ever distrusted you? 952 00:59:41,070 --> 00:59:42,059 I hated you. 953 00:59:42,840 --> 00:59:45,429 I couldn't stand your presence any more. 954 00:59:46,139 --> 00:59:48,579 That's how far jealousy can drive a man. 955 00:59:48,710 --> 00:59:50,539 But that's all over now, sir. 956 00:59:53,690 --> 00:59:57,880 When I first got that anonymous letter, I laughed. 957 00:59:59,489 --> 01:00:04,360 My wife having secret rendezvous with one of my employees. 958 01:00:05,300 --> 01:00:06,489 My wife! 959 01:00:08,269 --> 01:00:10,289 But how could you suspect me, sir? 960 01:00:10,570 --> 01:00:15,340 You see, you were the only one of my employees who had been to my home... 961 01:00:16,469 --> 01:00:19,340 ...and you sent my wife flowers... - But that was... 962 01:00:19,639 --> 01:00:21,409 You don't have to tell me. 963 01:00:22,480 --> 01:00:25,750 When that poison gets into a man's mind... 964 01:00:28,590 --> 01:00:32,250 - Just try to understand. - I do understand, sir. 965 01:00:40,400 --> 01:00:43,030 Here are the keys to Matuschek and Company. 966 01:00:46,469 --> 01:00:48,000 Thank you, sir. 967 01:00:55,579 --> 01:00:57,210 What shall I do about Mr... 968 01:00:57,280 --> 01:01:01,739 vadas? I want him dismissed as quietly as possible. 969 01:01:02,789 --> 01:01:03,909 No scandal. 970 01:01:04,590 --> 01:01:08,860 Don't even mention the subject to him. We won't lower ourselves. 971 01:01:08,929 --> 01:01:10,090 very good, sir. 972 01:01:10,289 --> 01:01:12,730 This will be the biggest Christmas in the history... 973 01:01:12,800 --> 01:01:14,420 ...of Matuschek and Company. 974 01:01:14,500 --> 01:01:16,469 - I know it will. - Yes, sir. Goodbye. 975 01:01:18,239 --> 01:01:20,199 - Kralik? - Yes, sir? 976 01:01:20,510 --> 01:01:25,909 Now that you're the boss, if you want to give yourself a raise... 977 01:01:27,510 --> 01:01:30,849 I'll talk it over with myself, and if I don't want too much money... 978 01:01:30,920 --> 01:01:33,320 ...l'll give it to myself. Thank you, sir! 979 01:01:34,050 --> 01:01:36,019 - Congratulations! - Thank you! 980 01:01:38,190 --> 01:01:39,659 Goodbye, Mr. Matuschek. 981 01:01:39,719 --> 01:01:43,659 Pepi, I don't know how to thank you. You saved my life. 982 01:01:43,829 --> 01:01:45,460 Don't mention it. It was a pleasure. 983 01:01:45,530 --> 01:01:48,119 If you want anything else, you know where to reach me. 984 01:01:48,199 --> 01:01:51,289 I'm still nothing but an errand boy at Matuschek and Company. 985 01:01:51,369 --> 01:01:53,929 In other words, you'd like to be a clerk? 986 01:01:54,170 --> 01:01:56,000 I wouldn't put it that brutally. 987 01:01:56,070 --> 01:01:59,340 - When I get feeling better... - But then you might change your mind. 988 01:01:59,480 --> 01:02:01,500 Who knows how long you'll have to stay here. 989 01:02:01,710 --> 01:02:05,980 You're a pretty sick man, Mr. Matuschek. This isn't just an ordinary breakdown. 990 01:02:06,079 --> 01:02:08,639 All right, you're a clerk. Now, get out of here! 991 01:02:08,750 --> 01:02:10,280 Thanks, Mr. Matuschek! 992 01:02:22,070 --> 01:02:25,900 Kralik, I think I speak for all of us when I say heartiest congratulations. 993 01:02:26,800 --> 01:02:30,710 What a load off my mind. Now we're all one little happy family again. 994 01:02:30,780 --> 01:02:33,610 Be assured of my cooperation to the fullest extent. 995 01:02:33,710 --> 01:02:35,869 I want you to be a great success. 996 01:02:36,150 --> 01:02:38,809 From now on, you're going to the office, aren't you? 997 01:02:38,880 --> 01:02:39,579 That's right. 998 01:02:39,650 --> 01:02:41,710 If anybody deserves it, it's you, my boy. 999 01:02:41,889 --> 01:02:43,349 Nice little ring, isn't it? 1000 01:02:43,489 --> 01:02:46,010 I had a little luck last night, too. Real diamond. 1001 01:02:46,389 --> 01:02:48,050 My grandma gave it to me. 1002 01:02:48,190 --> 01:02:49,989 That's what you get when you're a good boy. 1003 01:02:50,059 --> 01:02:51,550 Some get apples, I get diamonds. 1004 01:02:52,030 --> 01:02:53,429 - Good one? - Yeah. 1005 01:02:53,500 --> 01:02:56,369 By the way, I have some unusual ideas for that window display. 1006 01:02:56,429 --> 01:02:59,699 Thank you, vadas. The rest of us can take care of the windows. 1007 01:03:00,239 --> 01:03:02,730 Right now, I'd like you to go into the stockroom... 1008 01:03:02,869 --> 01:03:05,429 ...and you know those big suitcases on the top shelf? 1009 01:03:05,510 --> 01:03:08,340 - The black ones? - That's right, and the big brown suitcases. 1010 01:03:08,480 --> 01:03:10,380 - On the bottom shelf? - On the bottom. 1011 01:03:10,449 --> 01:03:14,039 I want you to take all the big black suitcases from the top shelf... 1012 01:03:14,190 --> 01:03:16,920 ...and move them to the bottom, and the big brown ones... 1013 01:03:16,989 --> 01:03:19,550 ...from the bottom shelf and move them to the top shelf. 1014 01:03:19,619 --> 01:03:22,820 - You don't want to do it? - I didn't say that. Of course I'll do it. 1015 01:03:22,889 --> 01:03:25,760 - I'm a good soldier. - All right, do it right away. 1016 01:03:28,500 --> 01:03:29,519 Thank you. 1017 01:03:46,849 --> 01:03:48,750 312-683, please. 1018 01:03:50,349 --> 01:03:52,289 Is this the Atlas Employment Agency? 1019 01:03:52,420 --> 01:03:55,219 This is Mr. Katona of Matuschek and Company speaking. 1020 01:03:55,429 --> 01:03:58,449 We have an opening for a new errand boy. Now see here. 1021 01:03:58,559 --> 01:04:02,329 I want a educated, healthy boy, good family and no bad habits. 1022 01:04:02,969 --> 01:04:06,369 Send me four or five. I'll look them over. Right away, if you please. 1023 01:04:06,440 --> 01:04:09,409 Tell them to ask for Mr. Katona, the sales department. 1024 01:04:09,510 --> 01:04:10,500 All right. 1025 01:04:12,210 --> 01:04:14,940 What's the matter, didn't you ever see a clerk before? 1026 01:04:15,110 --> 01:04:18,480 - Who made you a clerk? - Yes, who did this dreadful thing? 1027 01:04:18,750 --> 01:04:22,480 I can't give you the whole story. I'm tied up with my word of honor. 1028 01:04:22,619 --> 01:04:26,280 If it hadn't been for me, this place would be closed on account of suicide... 1029 01:04:26,389 --> 01:04:28,090 ...and you'd all be out of a job. 1030 01:04:29,829 --> 01:04:32,989 Matuschek and Company, good morning. Yes, Mrs. Matuschek. 1031 01:04:34,170 --> 01:04:35,760 Don't miss this, folks. 1032 01:04:36,670 --> 01:04:38,900 Hello, Mrs. Matuschek. 1033 01:04:39,539 --> 01:04:42,059 Yes, this is Pepi speaking. 1034 01:04:42,539 --> 01:04:44,530 That's right. 1035 01:04:44,840 --> 01:04:47,329 I didn't bring you that bottle of perfume? 1036 01:04:47,809 --> 01:04:50,800 Well, you're never going to get it! What do you think of that? 1037 01:04:50,920 --> 01:04:53,940 Your perfume days are over, Mrs. M! 1038 01:04:54,219 --> 01:04:56,849 Yes! This is Pepi speaking. 1039 01:04:57,360 --> 01:05:01,159 You want to speak to Mr. Matuschek? That's too bad. 1040 01:05:01,530 --> 01:05:04,460 At the moment he's up in a balloon with two blondes. 1041 01:05:05,000 --> 01:05:06,329 Now watch this. 1042 01:05:06,699 --> 01:05:10,159 You wouldn't like to speak by any chance to Mr. vadas? 1043 01:05:13,400 --> 01:05:15,739 That got her. Draw your own conclusions. 1044 01:05:21,409 --> 01:05:23,000 You sent for me, chief? 1045 01:05:24,349 --> 01:05:26,539 vadas, I'm a little worried about you. 1046 01:05:26,920 --> 01:05:30,150 Will you be comfortable under a former, fellow clerk? 1047 01:05:30,250 --> 01:05:31,650 Working under a younger man? 1048 01:05:31,760 --> 01:05:34,920 Kralik, this is the age of youth, and I always ride with the times. 1049 01:05:34,989 --> 01:05:37,190 You're a smart young man and my hat's off to you. 1050 01:05:37,260 --> 01:05:40,199 Let's stop beating around the bush. You and I never got along. 1051 01:05:40,260 --> 01:05:42,760 - You really think so? - Admit it. You don't like me. 1052 01:05:42,900 --> 01:05:46,230 I don't? Wait a minute, Kralik. You are the boss. 1053 01:05:46,300 --> 01:05:48,599 That's right, but I'm not going to be a "yes" man. 1054 01:05:48,670 --> 01:05:51,070 You know what I'll do? I'm going to contradict you. 1055 01:05:51,309 --> 01:05:52,539 I do like you! 1056 01:05:52,909 --> 01:05:55,880 - Anything else bothering you? - Yes. I don't like you. 1057 01:05:57,079 --> 01:06:00,639 That's every man's privilege. I thank you for being so frank. 1058 01:06:00,789 --> 01:06:04,409 Now I know my problem, and it's up to me to change your mind. 1059 01:06:04,659 --> 01:06:07,059 I don't think it'll be so hard. 1060 01:06:07,289 --> 01:06:09,559 I heard the funniest joke. Do you want to hear it? 1061 01:06:09,659 --> 01:06:10,519 No! 1062 01:06:12,329 --> 01:06:13,130 Hello! 1063 01:06:13,760 --> 01:06:16,289 Yes, this is Matuschek and Company. 1064 01:06:17,230 --> 01:06:18,199 Johanna? 1065 01:06:19,239 --> 01:06:21,260 You're calling for Miss Novak. 1066 01:06:21,739 --> 01:06:25,400 What's the matter with her? I hope it's nothing serious. 1067 01:06:26,309 --> 01:06:29,139 Fine, I'm glad to hear that. Tell her not to worry. 1068 01:06:29,349 --> 01:06:32,340 Unless she's absolutely all right, tell her not to come today. 1069 01:06:32,679 --> 01:06:34,340 No, there's no hurry now. 1070 01:06:34,719 --> 01:06:37,710 Tell her to be sure and take good care of herself. All right. 1071 01:06:37,789 --> 01:06:42,230 - Really, Kralik, that's a wonderful attitude. - What's so wonderful about it? 1072 01:06:42,289 --> 01:06:44,230 I've been around, and I have my eyes open. 1073 01:06:44,300 --> 01:06:47,320 If anyone didn't agree with you here, it was Miss Novak. 1074 01:06:47,400 --> 01:06:48,920 Just leave Miss Novak out of this. 1075 01:06:49,000 --> 01:06:51,760 Don't misunderstand. I have nothing against Miss Novak. 1076 01:06:51,840 --> 01:06:55,429 On the contrary, she's a nice girl. Only sometimes, she went too far. 1077 01:06:55,840 --> 01:06:59,329 Not another word about Miss Novak. She's a fine girl and a hard worker... 1078 01:06:59,409 --> 01:07:02,170 ...and she's a good salesgirl, and you shut up! 1079 01:07:02,280 --> 01:07:04,409 You misunderstand me. I didn't mean any offense. 1080 01:07:04,480 --> 01:07:07,780 - I was agreeing with you. - I don't want you to agree with me! 1081 01:07:08,320 --> 01:07:09,380 You're fired. 1082 01:07:10,349 --> 01:07:13,480 You're fired. Get out of here, you two-faced, double-crossing... 1083 01:07:13,590 --> 01:07:15,489 ...two-timer! Go on. Get out of here! 1084 01:07:15,559 --> 01:07:16,960 Folks! Folks! 1085 01:07:17,599 --> 01:07:18,389 Folks! 1086 01:07:18,659 --> 01:07:22,099 Did you hear what he called me? Remember it on the witness stand. 1087 01:07:22,300 --> 01:07:25,030 He called me a double-crossing two-timer! 1088 01:07:25,099 --> 01:07:27,539 I told you to get out of here! Get out! 1089 01:07:28,409 --> 01:07:30,400 Don't you push. Don't you push! 1090 01:07:30,570 --> 01:07:33,340 What right have you got to fire me? Does Mr. Matuschek know? 1091 01:07:33,409 --> 01:07:36,280 No! Mr. Matuschek doesn't know anything about this. 1092 01:07:36,349 --> 01:07:38,469 I'm the manager, and you don't work here anymore! 1093 01:07:38,550 --> 01:07:42,880 How do I know you're the manager? Prove it to me in black and white. 1094 01:07:42,949 --> 01:07:45,650 You're going to get it in black and blue. 1095 01:07:56,570 --> 01:08:00,590 All right! Nice little case of assault and battery. 1096 01:08:00,670 --> 01:08:03,400 You'll hear from my lawyer. What about my salary? 1097 01:08:03,539 --> 01:08:05,099 Get the man's salary. 1098 01:08:06,210 --> 01:08:08,639 - Here it is, Mr. vadas. - We have everything prepared. 1099 01:08:08,710 --> 01:08:12,150 - We don't want to waste any time. - Pardon me, sir. Your garments. 1100 01:08:13,280 --> 01:08:15,550 I'm entitled to a letter of reference. 1101 01:08:15,650 --> 01:08:17,949 I forgot it. Flora, take a letter. 1102 01:08:18,090 --> 01:08:22,619 To whom it may concern: Mr. vadas has been in the employ... 1103 01:08:22,689 --> 01:08:26,600 ...of Matuschek and Company for two years during which time he's been efficient... 1104 01:08:26,659 --> 01:08:29,000 ...as a stool pigeon, a troublemaker, and a rat. 1105 01:08:29,069 --> 01:08:31,560 If he doesn't clear out, he'll get a punch in the nose. 1106 01:08:31,640 --> 01:08:34,229 Truly, Alfred Kralik, Manager of Matuschek and Company. 1107 01:09:14,010 --> 01:09:16,569 - Good morning. - Good morning, Miss Novak. 1108 01:09:18,050 --> 01:09:20,609 I suppose you're surprised to see me back. 1109 01:09:20,989 --> 01:09:25,180 Naturally. I'm glad you have your job back again. I congratulate you. 1110 01:09:25,359 --> 01:09:27,050 I hear you haven't been feeling well. 1111 01:09:27,119 --> 01:09:32,220 That's all right, thank you. I wanted to see Mr. Matuschek. 1112 01:09:35,630 --> 01:09:38,800 Here he is. I'm Mr. Matuschek. 1113 01:09:39,569 --> 01:09:41,699 Mr. Kralik, don't make any jokes. Not today. 1114 01:09:41,810 --> 01:09:44,600 Please, if you want to pick on me, do it some other time. 1115 01:09:45,479 --> 01:09:47,470 I don't know what to say. 1116 01:09:48,380 --> 01:09:52,210 I'm trying to tell you that Mr. Matuschek isn't here, and that I'm the manager. 1117 01:09:52,319 --> 01:09:56,180 Haven't you got any heart at all? I'm not well, I can hardly see straight. 1118 01:09:56,250 --> 01:09:59,279 Everything is just going round and round. 1119 01:09:59,489 --> 01:10:04,659 I ask you a simple question and instead of any consideration, you try to frighten me. 1120 01:10:06,760 --> 01:10:07,750 Excuse me. 1121 01:10:10,699 --> 01:10:11,760 Hello. 1122 01:10:13,069 --> 01:10:14,060 Mr. Foeldes? 1123 01:10:14,439 --> 01:10:16,069 Hello, Mr. Foeldes. 1124 01:10:16,609 --> 01:10:18,670 Yes. Well, thank you very much. 1125 01:10:18,939 --> 01:10:20,930 Yes, it all happened this morning. 1126 01:10:22,380 --> 01:10:23,779 That's right, Mr. Foeldes. 1127 01:10:23,909 --> 01:10:26,439 No, Mr. Matuschek won't be with us for a while. 1128 01:10:28,350 --> 01:10:32,050 Now, please, Mr. Foeldes. I don't own the shop yet. 1129 01:10:32,119 --> 01:10:33,590 I'm only the manager. 1130 01:10:34,189 --> 01:10:37,090 Goodbye, Mr... 1131 01:10:37,229 --> 01:10:38,989 Miss Novak! Klara! Klara! 1132 01:10:47,770 --> 01:10:50,569 - Good evening, Miss Novak. - Good evening, Mr. Kralik. 1133 01:10:50,710 --> 01:10:53,180 I hope you'll forgive this intrusion, but I... 1134 01:10:54,109 --> 01:10:59,050 Being in charge of the shop, I feel like a father to our little family. 1135 01:11:01,819 --> 01:11:04,720 Anyway, how are you, young lady? 1136 01:11:05,619 --> 01:11:09,420 I'll be all right, Mr. Kralik. Please sit down. 1137 01:11:09,960 --> 01:11:11,050 Thank you. 1138 01:11:14,930 --> 01:11:19,560 Christmas is coming, and we'll miss a good worker like you in the shop. 1139 01:11:19,670 --> 01:11:21,100 So you better get well. 1140 01:11:21,270 --> 01:11:23,210 I'll be all right in a day or two. 1141 01:11:23,270 --> 01:11:25,970 That doesn't mean that you should neglect yourself. 1142 01:11:26,109 --> 01:11:27,810 I'm very serious about this... 1143 01:11:28,079 --> 01:11:31,310 ...because I feel responsible for the whole thing. 1144 01:11:31,380 --> 01:11:32,510 - You? - Yes. 1145 01:11:32,779 --> 01:11:36,909 Oh, no, Mr. Kralik. I think I can relieve your mind. 1146 01:11:37,020 --> 01:11:38,890 It wasn't your fault at all. 1147 01:11:39,159 --> 01:11:43,960 No, there's a much bigger reason, unfortunately. 1148 01:11:45,159 --> 01:11:46,859 Shouldn't you call a doctor? 1149 01:11:46,930 --> 01:11:49,060 No, I don't need to see a doctor. 1150 01:11:49,270 --> 01:11:52,239 My trouble is what one might call... 1151 01:11:53,000 --> 01:11:54,159 ...psychological. 1152 01:11:56,010 --> 01:12:00,199 It's my own personal problem, and I'll come out of it. 1153 01:12:00,979 --> 01:12:04,710 I'm sorry. It's a shame you have to go through all this. 1154 01:12:05,819 --> 01:12:08,789 As long as it's only psychological, you won't... 1155 01:12:08,850 --> 01:12:10,289 Only psychological! 1156 01:12:12,119 --> 01:12:15,180 Mr. Kralik, it's true we're in the same room... 1157 01:12:16,789 --> 01:12:18,789 ...but we're not on the same planet. 1158 01:12:21,899 --> 01:12:26,699 Miss Novak, although I'm the victim of your remark... 1159 01:12:27,439 --> 01:12:31,699 ...I can't help but admire the exquisite way you have of expressing yourself. 1160 01:12:34,279 --> 01:12:36,970 You certainly know how to put a man in his planet. 1161 01:12:37,750 --> 01:12:39,579 Aunt Anna has something for you! 1162 01:12:39,680 --> 01:12:42,680 She has? Why doesn't she come in? Come in, Aunt Anna! 1163 01:12:45,289 --> 01:12:47,810 This is Mr. Kralik of Matuschek and Company. 1164 01:12:47,890 --> 01:12:49,760 - I'm glad to meet you. - How do you do? 1165 01:12:49,859 --> 01:12:52,159 - I hope it's good news. - I'll tell you later. 1166 01:12:55,600 --> 01:12:59,500 Mr. Kralik, it was kind of you to drop in. 1167 01:12:59,569 --> 01:13:01,470 I don't want to spoil your whole evening. 1168 01:13:01,539 --> 01:13:04,470 I have nothing to do. Go ahead and read the letter. 1169 01:13:04,579 --> 01:13:06,069 Don't worry about me. 1170 01:13:06,180 --> 01:13:08,170 - Lf you don't mind. - Not at all. 1171 01:13:33,539 --> 01:13:35,899 - Good news? - very good news. 1172 01:13:36,609 --> 01:13:40,439 I can promise you I'll be back in the shop tomorrow, and I'll be on my toes! 1173 01:13:40,609 --> 01:13:42,939 I'll sell more goods than ever before. 1174 01:13:44,479 --> 01:13:47,880 That's quite a change in you. It's amazing what one letter can do. 1175 01:13:48,119 --> 01:13:50,989 If I weren't feeling so happy, I'd be very annoyed with you. 1176 01:13:51,260 --> 01:13:53,489 With me? Why? 1177 01:13:53,859 --> 01:13:56,329 Why? Because you spoiled my date last night. 1178 01:13:56,659 --> 01:13:59,529 I wasn't so wrong when I asked you not to sit at my table. 1179 01:13:59,630 --> 01:14:01,720 This gentleman did come to the café. 1180 01:14:01,800 --> 01:14:05,529 He looked in the window, saw us together, and misunderstood. 1181 01:14:05,939 --> 01:14:09,029 - He thought you and I were friends? - He must have. Listen. 1182 01:14:11,180 --> 01:14:14,140 "Tell me and be frank. I think you owe it to me. 1183 01:14:14,239 --> 01:14:19,770 "Who is this very attractive young man? He's just the type women fall for." 1184 01:14:26,319 --> 01:14:30,449 - I'm sorry I caused you so much trouble. - It's all right. I'll straighten it out. 1185 01:14:30,529 --> 01:14:32,689 It won't hurt him to be a little jealous. 1186 01:14:35,270 --> 01:14:38,260 He doesn't seem to be much of a man, this friend of yours. 1187 01:14:38,340 --> 01:14:39,670 I mean, he walks away. 1188 01:14:39,739 --> 01:14:42,829 He's afraid to come over to the table when another man is there. 1189 01:14:42,909 --> 01:14:46,600 No, Mr. Kralik, he's wasn't afraid, I can assure you. 1190 01:14:46,840 --> 01:14:49,109 He's tactful. He's sensitive. 1191 01:14:49,380 --> 01:14:52,640 He's not the type of man who would walk up to a table uninvited. 1192 01:14:53,149 --> 01:14:56,640 It's difficult to explain a man like him to a man like you. 1193 01:14:56,989 --> 01:14:59,850 Where you would say, "black," he would say, "white." 1194 01:14:59,960 --> 01:15:03,949 Where you would say, "ugly," he says, "beautiful." 1195 01:15:04,329 --> 01:15:07,859 And when you say, "old maid," he says: 1196 01:15:09,970 --> 01:15:12,659 "Eyes that sparkle with fire and mystery... 1197 01:15:14,970 --> 01:15:16,170 "vivacious. 1198 01:15:18,380 --> 01:15:19,670 "Fascinating." 1199 01:15:23,109 --> 01:15:25,340 I remind him of gypsy music. 1200 01:15:27,720 --> 01:15:31,210 Speaking of gypsy music, we've had a lot of trouble... 1201 01:15:31,390 --> 01:15:33,619 ...selling those Ochi Tchornya boxes, haven't we? 1202 01:15:33,689 --> 01:15:37,090 - That doesn't make any difference. - You can consider one box sold. 1203 01:15:37,329 --> 01:15:41,260 Yes. I've just had an inspiration. I'll give one to my friend for Christmas. 1204 01:15:41,630 --> 01:15:44,500 Miss Novak, you're taking an awful chance. 1205 01:15:44,840 --> 01:15:49,270 Why don't you give him a wallet? I'm sure he'd be crazy about it. 1206 01:15:49,409 --> 01:15:54,069 Any man would be. A wallet is practical. Besides, we have those imported pigskins. 1207 01:15:54,279 --> 01:15:57,270 - I'm not interested. - I'd make you a special price. 1208 01:15:57,510 --> 01:15:58,979 No, I'm sorry. 1209 01:16:00,279 --> 01:16:03,220 Besides being a practical thing... 1210 01:16:03,289 --> 01:16:05,949 ...a wallet is quite romantic. 1211 01:16:06,689 --> 01:16:10,649 On one side he has your last letter, on the other side, a picture of you. 1212 01:16:11,800 --> 01:16:13,789 When he opens it, there you are. 1213 01:16:14,770 --> 01:16:16,930 And that's all the music he wants. 1214 01:16:18,600 --> 01:16:22,090 Why, Mr. Kralik, you surprise me. 1215 01:16:23,069 --> 01:16:25,409 That's very well-expressed. 1216 01:16:26,640 --> 01:16:29,079 I must admit, that's very nice. 1217 01:16:29,909 --> 01:16:33,079 No, just the same, I'm going to give him a cigarette box. 1218 01:16:37,020 --> 01:16:39,010 There's not much more I can say. 1219 01:16:39,189 --> 01:16:41,380 Except that I wish both of you a Merry Christmas. 1220 01:16:41,489 --> 01:16:44,819 - Thank you, Mr. Kralik, good night. - Good night, Miss Novak. 1221 01:16:57,039 --> 01:16:59,130 - Rudy! - Yes, Mr. Katona? 1222 01:16:59,840 --> 01:17:01,109 Do you know what time it is? 1223 01:17:01,210 --> 01:17:03,579 - A few minutes after 8:00. - And you're still here? 1224 01:17:03,649 --> 01:17:06,640 - Don't contradict me, just listen! - Yes, Mr. Katona. 1225 01:17:06,720 --> 01:17:10,550 You have to be faster, especially on Christmas Eve. 1226 01:17:11,819 --> 01:17:12,850 Am I asking too much? 1227 01:17:12,920 --> 01:17:14,909 - No, Mr. Katona. - All right. 1228 01:17:19,229 --> 01:17:20,359 I have great news. 1229 01:17:20,460 --> 01:17:23,229 I talked to the hospital, and Mr. Matuschek is much better. 1230 01:17:23,300 --> 01:17:25,859 - That's wonderful! - Can we visit him? 1231 01:17:25,939 --> 01:17:28,909 Let's all get together and buy him a nice Christmas present. 1232 01:17:29,010 --> 01:17:32,029 Let's get him a little Christmas tree for his hospital room. 1233 01:17:32,140 --> 01:17:36,409 That's all very nice, but the best present we could give him is a bare-looking shop... 1234 01:17:36,550 --> 01:17:39,210 ...with nothing in it except money in the cash register. 1235 01:17:39,350 --> 01:17:40,250 Now, come on, folks! 1236 01:17:40,420 --> 01:17:44,409 Let's make this the biggest Christmas Eve in the history of Matuschek and Company. 1237 01:17:44,890 --> 01:17:47,880 Where's Klara! Klara! Miss Novak! 1238 01:17:48,060 --> 01:17:50,619 Coming! Yes, Mr. Kralik, what is it? 1239 01:17:51,189 --> 01:17:53,390 - How are you today? - Fine. 1240 01:17:53,529 --> 01:17:57,090 Good. We're expecting terrific business today. It's going to be tough. 1241 01:17:57,199 --> 01:17:58,460 But don't overdo it. 1242 01:18:11,279 --> 01:18:14,310 Miss Novak, may I ask a favor of you? 1243 01:18:14,720 --> 01:18:16,449 With pleasure, Mr. Pirovitch. 1244 01:18:16,689 --> 01:18:20,710 I wanted to buy one of those Ochi Tchornya boxes, but Kralik tells me... 1245 01:18:20,859 --> 01:18:23,260 ...you took the only one that really works. 1246 01:18:23,659 --> 01:18:27,649 That's right. I bought it for my boyfriend. 1247 01:18:30,069 --> 01:18:32,930 He's coming tonight. We're going to celebrate Christmas Eve. 1248 01:18:34,970 --> 01:18:38,909 - Mr. Pirovitch, can you keep a secret? - On my word of honor. 1249 01:18:39,140 --> 01:18:43,979 When I come back Monday, I might have a ring on my finger. 1250 01:18:44,180 --> 01:18:45,979 Maybe, you never know. 1251 01:18:46,279 --> 01:18:47,909 What? That's wonderful! 1252 01:18:48,090 --> 01:18:51,380 And that's the young man who'll get the cigarette box? 1253 01:18:51,460 --> 01:18:52,850 Then let's drop the whole thing. 1254 01:18:52,920 --> 01:18:56,359 You see, I thought of giving it to my wife's uncle for Christmas. 1255 01:18:56,430 --> 01:18:58,590 I'm sorry, can't you give him something else? 1256 01:18:58,659 --> 01:19:02,220 It's not so easy. You see, I don't like him. 1257 01:19:02,670 --> 01:19:06,260 I hate to spend a nickel on him. Still, I must give him a present. 1258 01:19:06,470 --> 01:19:08,840 I thought if I have to give him a present... 1259 01:19:08,909 --> 01:19:11,369 ...I might as well give him something he won't enjoy. 1260 01:19:11,439 --> 01:19:13,029 The box costs 2.29. 1261 01:19:13,140 --> 01:19:16,979 That's a lot of money, but it's worth it to ruin my wife's uncle's Christmas. 1262 01:19:19,750 --> 01:19:24,649 I'm sorry, Miss Novak. I forgot you always liked those. 1263 01:19:25,020 --> 01:19:27,579 No, no, Mr. Pirovitch. Speak freely. 1264 01:19:28,090 --> 01:19:31,619 If you were in my position... 1265 01:19:31,699 --> 01:19:33,390 ...what would you give him? 1266 01:19:33,560 --> 01:19:35,550 That's hard to say. 1267 01:19:36,430 --> 01:19:38,729 What would you say to the idea of... 1268 01:19:39,369 --> 01:19:42,000 ...let's say, maybe, a wallet? 1269 01:19:43,340 --> 01:19:45,039 That's an inspiration. 1270 01:19:45,109 --> 01:19:49,569 - One of those imported pigskins? - That's what I was thinking of. 1271 01:19:49,710 --> 01:19:51,180 You can't miss. 1272 01:19:51,479 --> 01:19:54,710 If I would get such a wallet, I would be... 1273 01:19:54,890 --> 01:19:57,119 ...one of the happiest men in the world. 1274 01:19:57,390 --> 01:20:00,380 On one side... Here, I'll show you. 1275 01:20:01,659 --> 01:20:03,920 On one side, I put a picture of my wife... 1276 01:20:04,189 --> 01:20:07,159 ...and on the other side, my little baby. 1277 01:20:07,229 --> 01:20:13,229 When I open it, it says, "Papa" and not "Ochi Tchornya." 1278 01:20:13,670 --> 01:20:17,399 Thank you, Mr. Pirovitch. I'll think it over. 1279 01:20:21,710 --> 01:20:23,979 Kralik, you'll get the wallet. 1280 01:21:07,359 --> 01:21:10,720 Mr. Matuschek, what are doing here? Since when are you back? 1281 01:21:10,789 --> 01:21:15,090 I'm supposed to be a pretty sick man, that's what my doctor tells me. 1282 01:21:15,430 --> 01:21:19,199 But after all, it's Christmas Eve. I couldn't stay away any longer. 1283 01:21:19,500 --> 01:21:22,060 Can you imagine me, over two weeks in the hospital... 1284 01:21:22,140 --> 01:21:24,039 ...without seeing a single customer? 1285 01:21:24,210 --> 01:21:27,699 The only piece of leather goods in the place was my nurse's handbag. 1286 01:21:27,909 --> 01:21:31,369 And where do you think she got it? At Blasek and Company! 1287 01:21:31,510 --> 01:21:33,479 And they expect me to get well? 1288 01:21:33,649 --> 01:21:37,310 - Have you been by Blasek and Company? - Oh, yes. 1289 01:21:37,449 --> 01:21:42,260 - What kind of business are they doing? - They're busy, but no comparison with this. 1290 01:21:42,430 --> 01:21:43,979 Good. This is all right. 1291 01:21:44,090 --> 01:21:47,890 Mr. Matuschek, take it easy. Don't overdo. 1292 01:21:48,100 --> 01:21:51,069 No, I'm not, don't be. I'm not a fool. 1293 01:21:51,130 --> 01:21:55,130 I came around to find out if the shop was still here. And then I go. 1294 01:21:55,239 --> 01:21:58,609 - Merry Christmas, Mr. Matuschek. - Same to you. 1295 01:21:58,680 --> 01:22:03,039 - Do you think Eric would like that briefcase? - I don't know. I'm not so sure. 1296 01:22:04,079 --> 01:22:08,020 Pardon me, ladies. I can't see very well without my glasses. 1297 01:22:08,149 --> 01:22:10,449 Could you tell me the price on that briefcase? 1298 01:22:10,550 --> 01:22:11,779 24.50. 1299 01:22:11,960 --> 01:22:16,220 24.50! My, what values you get here. 1300 01:22:16,359 --> 01:22:18,949 I wonder how Matuschek and Company can do it. 1301 01:22:19,130 --> 01:22:22,390 If you don't know, Mr. Matuschek, who should? 1302 01:22:32,210 --> 01:22:33,699 How much is it? 1303 01:22:36,810 --> 01:22:39,750 9,654.75. 1304 01:22:40,050 --> 01:22:41,420 That's wonderful. 1305 01:22:42,750 --> 01:22:47,590 That's the biggest day since '28. You should be very proud. 1306 01:22:47,819 --> 01:22:50,819 I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. 1307 01:22:51,189 --> 01:22:54,600 Two hours ago when I walked in here, I was a sick man. 1308 01:22:54,699 --> 01:22:59,569 But you, Kralik, and you, Pirovitch, you're the best doctors. 1309 01:23:00,369 --> 01:23:05,270 And you, Klara and llona and Flora, you're wonderful nurses. 1310 01:23:05,579 --> 01:23:06,470 Thank you. 1311 01:23:06,840 --> 01:23:09,869 Pepi, you know what I think about you. 1312 01:23:10,279 --> 01:23:11,340 Yes, sir. 1313 01:23:12,819 --> 01:23:17,340 This morning when I received the little Christmas tree you all sent me... 1314 01:23:17,850 --> 01:23:20,079 ...I was deeply moved. 1315 01:23:20,390 --> 01:23:22,880 I read your little note over and over. 1316 01:23:23,189 --> 01:23:27,029 And it made me very happy that you missed me... 1317 01:23:27,130 --> 01:23:30,359 ...and hoped that I'd be coming back home soon again. 1318 01:23:32,039 --> 01:23:35,029 You're right, this is my home. 1319 01:23:36,239 --> 01:23:39,140 This is where I spent most of my life. 1320 01:23:42,079 --> 01:23:45,100 No Christmas is complete without a bonus. 1321 01:23:49,119 --> 01:23:51,250 - Kralik. - Thank you, sir. 1322 01:23:52,020 --> 01:23:53,079 Klara. 1323 01:23:55,529 --> 01:23:57,760 - Pepi. - Thank you, sir. 1324 01:23:58,359 --> 01:24:00,060 Flora. Here. 1325 01:24:02,430 --> 01:24:05,460 - Ilona. - Thank you, Mr. Matuschek. 1326 01:24:05,840 --> 01:24:07,460 And Pirovitch. 1327 01:24:09,239 --> 01:24:13,699 I've called you names on several occasions. 1328 01:24:13,909 --> 01:24:17,609 When you see the bonus, you'll realize that I didn't mean it. 1329 01:24:17,949 --> 01:24:20,039 Thank you, Mr. Matuschek. 1330 01:24:21,119 --> 01:24:23,710 I guess that's about all. 1331 01:24:24,189 --> 01:24:26,350 Here, what's your name? 1332 01:24:27,119 --> 01:24:28,109 Rudy. 1333 01:24:28,789 --> 01:24:30,659 - Well, Rudy. - Good boy. 1334 01:24:33,699 --> 01:24:35,189 Thank you, Mr. Matuschek. 1335 01:24:35,869 --> 01:24:37,329 It's all right, Rudy. 1336 01:24:39,439 --> 01:24:40,430 Too much. 1337 01:24:41,000 --> 01:24:44,170 We'll leave the shop just as it is until after the holiday. 1338 01:24:44,310 --> 01:24:47,670 I want you all to go home now and have a very Merry Christmas. 1339 01:24:48,609 --> 01:24:50,310 Thank you. 1340 01:24:52,850 --> 01:24:54,250 Well, Kralik... 1341 01:24:54,750 --> 01:24:58,850 ...9,654.75. 1342 01:24:59,689 --> 01:25:02,090 That's wonderful. 1343 01:25:02,529 --> 01:25:04,520 Thank you, Flora. 1344 01:25:14,039 --> 01:25:15,659 Well, I think I'll have a... 1345 01:25:15,840 --> 01:25:19,300 ...little dinner now, and celebrate Christmas. 1346 01:25:19,909 --> 01:25:21,739 Have you ever been to Biro's? 1347 01:25:22,149 --> 01:25:24,739 No sir, I'm afraid that's way over my head. 1348 01:25:24,880 --> 01:25:29,439 Christmas only comes once a year. How about joining me... 1349 01:25:29,619 --> 01:25:32,109 ...and we'll break a bottle of champagne together? 1350 01:25:32,689 --> 01:25:37,289 - Mr. Matuschek, I'd love nothing more... - You have another engagement? 1351 01:25:38,329 --> 01:25:42,699 No, not another word. I wanted to be sure that you weren't alone. 1352 01:25:43,529 --> 01:25:46,560 Have a wonderful time, and Merry Christmas. 1353 01:25:46,640 --> 01:25:47,970 The same to you, sir. 1354 01:26:03,119 --> 01:26:04,880 Well, Pirovitch. 1355 01:26:05,560 --> 01:26:09,010 I presume you're going to have a nice party at your house tonight. 1356 01:26:09,090 --> 01:26:11,029 Yes, I should say. 1357 01:26:13,000 --> 01:26:14,829 You probably have some guests? 1358 01:26:15,100 --> 01:26:19,399 No, just my wife, my boy, and my little baby and myself. 1359 01:26:19,670 --> 01:26:21,930 That's all we want, and we are very happy. 1360 01:26:23,140 --> 01:26:26,729 - Well, Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas, Mr. Matuschek. 1361 01:26:36,020 --> 01:26:38,750 - Merry Christmas, Mr. Matuschek. - Thank you, Flora. 1362 01:26:38,920 --> 01:26:41,909 - Please, give my regards to your mother. - Thank you. 1363 01:26:45,529 --> 01:26:49,060 Still hanging around the shop, Mr. Matuschek? Can't get away from here. 1364 01:26:49,899 --> 01:26:52,560 You'd better hurry home, son. 1365 01:26:52,800 --> 01:26:56,140 You're probably celebrating Christmas with your family. Am I wrong? 1366 01:26:56,270 --> 01:26:59,210 Yes, Mr. Matuschek. See that girl over there on the corner? 1367 01:26:59,479 --> 01:27:01,100 - Yeah. - I'm her Santa Claus. 1368 01:27:01,640 --> 01:27:04,140 - Good night, Mr. Matuschek. - Good night. 1369 01:27:08,890 --> 01:27:12,409 Mr. Matuschek, I don't know how to thank you for that marvelous present. 1370 01:27:12,960 --> 01:27:15,720 After all, I'm only working here a short time. 1371 01:27:15,859 --> 01:27:18,260 That's all right. What was your name? 1372 01:27:18,659 --> 01:27:20,220 Rudy. 1373 01:27:20,359 --> 01:27:22,229 - How old are you, Rudy? - 17. 1374 01:27:22,500 --> 01:27:26,159 That's a wonderful age. You've got your whole life ahead of you. 1375 01:27:26,300 --> 01:27:28,770 - It's up to you what you make of it. - Yes, sir. 1376 01:27:29,170 --> 01:27:33,199 You better not squander that money. Go home and give it to your mother. 1377 01:27:33,380 --> 01:27:36,439 - My people don't live here in town. - Is that so? 1378 01:27:36,949 --> 01:27:39,710 - Have you no other relations here? - No, Mr. Matuschek. 1379 01:27:40,079 --> 01:27:43,479 You're all alone in Budapest on Christmas Eve? 1380 01:27:43,720 --> 01:27:44,909 That's right. 1381 01:27:46,060 --> 01:27:49,420 Rudy! Do you like chicken noodle soup? 1382 01:27:50,029 --> 01:27:51,489 I certainly do. 1383 01:27:51,630 --> 01:27:56,399 And what would you think of roast goose stuffed with baked apples? 1384 01:27:56,829 --> 01:28:00,560 And fresh boiled potatoes and butter and some red cabbage on the side? 1385 01:28:01,140 --> 01:28:02,199 I'd love it! 1386 01:28:02,340 --> 01:28:05,500 And then cucumber salad with sour cream? 1387 01:28:07,140 --> 01:28:11,079 Then a double order of apple strudel with vanilla sauce. 1388 01:28:11,279 --> 01:28:12,680 Sounds wonderful! 1389 01:28:12,850 --> 01:28:16,220 You're going to have it, Rudy. Come on. Here, taxi! 1390 01:28:18,989 --> 01:28:21,859 - It's lovely, I'm sure he'll like it. - I think so, too. 1391 01:28:22,130 --> 01:28:26,149 Merry Christmas, Klara. I hope it all turns out the way you want it to. 1392 01:28:26,359 --> 01:28:28,800 - Thanks, llona. - Good night. 1393 01:28:37,310 --> 01:28:40,609 - I'm sorry, I'll be out in a second. - That's all right, no hurry. 1394 01:28:44,380 --> 01:28:47,510 I decided to follow your advice after all. 1395 01:28:48,989 --> 01:28:50,380 Want to see something? 1396 01:29:07,100 --> 01:29:08,470 That's beautiful. 1397 01:29:09,069 --> 01:29:10,699 Why don't you try it on? 1398 01:29:11,670 --> 01:29:14,470 I'd like to see what it looks like on a girl. 1399 01:29:21,149 --> 01:29:23,779 - Are those real diamonds? - They're pretty near. 1400 01:29:28,460 --> 01:29:30,819 I didn't know you had a girlfriend. 1401 01:29:31,029 --> 01:29:34,159 Yes, it probably isn't easy for you to imagine anyone... 1402 01:29:34,300 --> 01:29:36,699 ...could like a man of my type. 1403 01:29:36,829 --> 01:29:39,319 Let's not start all over again. 1404 01:29:39,539 --> 01:29:43,869 It's Christmas, and I'd like to be friends. Beside, you're wrong. 1405 01:29:44,939 --> 01:29:48,310 - Do you mind if I tell you something? - No, not at all. 1406 01:29:48,979 --> 01:29:53,039 When I first came to work here, something very strange happened to me. 1407 01:29:53,979 --> 01:29:56,350 I got psychologically mixed up. 1408 01:29:56,590 --> 01:29:57,609 - You don't say? - Yes. 1409 01:29:57,689 --> 01:30:00,119 I found myself looking at you again and again. 1410 01:30:00,189 --> 01:30:02,819 I just couldn't take my eyes off of you. 1411 01:30:03,659 --> 01:30:08,029 I kept saying, "Klara Novak, what on earth is the matter with you. 1412 01:30:08,100 --> 01:30:10,829 "This Kralik is not a particularly attractive man." 1413 01:30:10,899 --> 01:30:13,369 - I hope you don't mind. - No, not at all. 1414 01:30:13,470 --> 01:30:16,729 Now, here comes the paradox. I found myself falling for you. 1415 01:30:16,840 --> 01:30:19,810 - I can't believe it. - Yes, and very much so. 1416 01:30:19,939 --> 01:30:23,279 - You certainly didn't show it. - In those first few weeks... 1417 01:30:23,350 --> 01:30:26,909 I know you won't misconstrue what I'm going to say to you. 1418 01:30:26,979 --> 01:30:30,109 After all, I'm happily engaged. At least it looks that way. 1419 01:30:30,189 --> 01:30:31,380 Go on. 1420 01:30:31,449 --> 01:30:36,020 In those first few weeks, there were moments in the stockroom... 1421 01:30:36,390 --> 01:30:39,489 ...when you could have swept me off of my feet. 1422 01:30:41,899 --> 01:30:44,369 Now I'm getting psychologically mixed up. 1423 01:30:44,529 --> 01:30:48,560 I was a different girl, then. I was rather naive. 1424 01:30:48,739 --> 01:30:51,970 All my knowledge came from books, and I'd just finished a novel... 1425 01:30:52,039 --> 01:30:56,439 ...about a glamorous French actress from the Comédie Française. 1426 01:30:56,510 --> 01:30:58,539 That's a theater in France. 1427 01:30:58,680 --> 01:31:02,119 When she wanted to arouse a man's interest, she treated him like a dog. 1428 01:31:02,289 --> 01:31:04,189 Yes, you treated me like a dog. 1429 01:31:04,250 --> 01:31:07,090 But instead of licking my hand, you barked. 1430 01:31:08,489 --> 01:31:12,789 My mistake was I didn't realize that the difference between this glamorous lady... 1431 01:31:12,899 --> 01:31:16,300 ...and me was that she was with the Comédie Française... 1432 01:31:16,430 --> 01:31:18,760 ...and I was with Matuschek and Company. 1433 01:31:18,899 --> 01:31:21,340 Well, that's all forgotten now. 1434 01:31:21,569 --> 01:31:25,010 Now you're going to see your girlfriend. By the way, is it serious? 1435 01:31:25,739 --> 01:31:27,140 Yes, very. 1436 01:31:27,340 --> 01:31:32,010 Maybe we'll both be engaged Monday morning. 1437 01:31:32,649 --> 01:31:34,310 I think we will. 1438 01:31:34,449 --> 01:31:37,609 Don't misunderstand me. I just said in my case, it might happen. 1439 01:31:37,789 --> 01:31:41,479 As a matter of fact, I can tell you, it will happen. 1440 01:31:43,760 --> 01:31:45,250 How do you know? 1441 01:31:45,430 --> 01:31:47,560 We won't go into that. 1442 01:31:54,600 --> 01:31:57,300 Mr. Kralik, what do you mean you know? 1443 01:31:57,439 --> 01:32:00,430 I guess I might as well tell you. He came to see me. 1444 01:32:00,579 --> 01:32:02,569 - Who? - Your fiancée. 1445 01:32:02,779 --> 01:32:05,770 Yes, he came last night. You shouldn't have told him who I am. 1446 01:32:05,850 --> 01:32:07,210 I spent an uncomfortable hour. 1447 01:32:07,279 --> 01:32:11,380 Apparently, he didn't believe it when you wrote that I meant nothing to you. 1448 01:32:11,590 --> 01:32:15,109 I can't get it into my head. Coming to see you? 1449 01:32:15,260 --> 01:32:19,250 - That doesn't sound like him at all. - I've straightened everything out. 1450 01:32:19,460 --> 01:32:22,859 You don't have to worry. In a little while you'll be Mrs. Popkin. 1451 01:32:25,100 --> 01:32:26,430 Mrs. Popkin? 1452 01:32:26,770 --> 01:32:30,229 That's the name, isn't it? That's the name he gave me. 1453 01:32:30,470 --> 01:32:33,670 Oh, yes, that's right. Popkin. Popkin. 1454 01:32:33,979 --> 01:32:38,039 A very nice fellow. I congratulate you. 1455 01:32:38,609 --> 01:32:39,600 Thank you. 1456 01:32:42,050 --> 01:32:45,710 I think he's a very attractive man, don't you? 1457 01:32:46,960 --> 01:32:51,289 Yes. For his type, I'd say yes. 1458 01:32:52,300 --> 01:32:55,819 You would classify him as a definite type? 1459 01:32:56,130 --> 01:32:59,930 Absolutely! And don't try to change him. 1460 01:33:01,069 --> 01:33:02,770 Don't put him on a diet. 1461 01:33:04,210 --> 01:33:07,970 - Would you call him fat? - I wouldn't, but that's a matter of opinion. 1462 01:33:08,109 --> 01:33:11,880 I think that little stomach of his gives him a nice, homey quality. 1463 01:33:12,050 --> 01:33:14,210 That's what you want in a husband, isn't it? 1464 01:33:14,319 --> 01:33:18,340 - Yes, that's what I want. - And you're perfectly right. 1465 01:33:18,550 --> 01:33:21,989 If I were a girl and had to choose between a young, good-for-nothing... 1466 01:33:22,090 --> 01:33:24,689 ...with plenty of hair, and a solid, mature citizen... 1467 01:33:24,789 --> 01:33:26,920 ...l'd pick Mathias Popkin every time. 1468 01:33:29,930 --> 01:33:32,590 Anyway, he has a fine mind. 1469 01:33:33,170 --> 01:33:35,800 Didn't he impress you as being rather witty? 1470 01:33:36,010 --> 01:33:39,739 He struck me as rather depressed, but it's unfair to judge a man... 1471 01:33:39,810 --> 01:33:41,279 ...when he's out of a job. 1472 01:33:41,340 --> 01:33:43,439 Out of a job! He never told me! 1473 01:33:43,609 --> 01:33:45,479 That shows you how sensitive he is. 1474 01:33:45,579 --> 01:33:47,520 You have nothing to worry about. 1475 01:33:47,579 --> 01:33:50,810 He feels that both of you can live very nicely on your salary. 1476 01:33:53,460 --> 01:33:56,949 Did you tell him how much I make? 1477 01:33:57,029 --> 01:33:59,489 He's your fiancée, and he asked me. 1478 01:34:00,300 --> 01:34:03,729 When I told him what salary you made, he was a little worried... 1479 01:34:03,800 --> 01:34:07,829 ...but then I promised him you'd get a raise, and he felt better about it. 1480 01:34:07,899 --> 01:34:11,199 Let me tell you, mentioning that bonus didn't do you any harm at all. 1481 01:34:12,310 --> 01:34:13,800 This is terrible. 1482 01:34:14,779 --> 01:34:19,739 I'm outraged! I had no idea he was materialistic like this. 1483 01:34:19,850 --> 01:34:24,720 If you could read his letters. Such ideals, such a lofty point of view. 1484 01:34:25,720 --> 01:34:28,750 - I could quote you passages. - For instance? 1485 01:34:31,489 --> 01:34:34,859 "True love is to be two, and yet one. 1486 01:34:35,670 --> 01:34:39,229 "A man and a woman blended as angels. 1487 01:34:40,039 --> 01:34:43,060 "Heaven itself." That's victor Hugo. He stole that. 1488 01:34:50,350 --> 01:34:53,840 I thought I was the inspiration for all those beautiful thoughts. 1489 01:34:55,380 --> 01:34:58,840 Now I find he was just copying words out of a book. 1490 01:35:00,090 --> 01:35:02,489 He probably didn't mean a single one of them. 1491 01:35:07,159 --> 01:35:10,029 I'm sorry you feel this way about it. 1492 01:35:10,369 --> 01:35:12,989 I'd hate to think I'm spoiling your Christmas. 1493 01:35:14,270 --> 01:35:19,069 I'd built up such an illusion about him. I thought he was so perfect. 1494 01:35:20,310 --> 01:35:22,970 I had to come along and destroy it. 1495 01:35:23,909 --> 01:35:25,899 That's all right. 1496 01:35:27,119 --> 01:35:29,210 I guess I really ought to thank you. 1497 01:35:31,550 --> 01:35:35,680 Klara, if I'd only known in the beginning how you felt about me... 1498 01:35:35,829 --> 01:35:37,789 ...things would have been different. 1499 01:35:37,960 --> 01:35:40,659 We wouldn't have been fighting all the time. 1500 01:35:41,300 --> 01:35:44,960 If we quarreled, it wouldn't have been over suitcases and handbags... 1501 01:35:45,069 --> 01:35:48,470 ...but over something like whether your aunt or grandmother... 1502 01:35:48,600 --> 01:35:50,569 ...should live with us or not. 1503 01:35:55,880 --> 01:35:58,609 It's sweet of you to try to cheer me up. 1504 01:36:00,250 --> 01:36:02,770 I think we'd better say good night. 1505 01:36:04,350 --> 01:36:09,220 You have an engagement and so have l, and we shouldn't be late. 1506 01:36:11,130 --> 01:36:12,989 Do you know what I wish would happen? 1507 01:36:13,060 --> 01:36:16,229 When your bell rings at 8:30, and you open the door... 1508 01:36:16,369 --> 01:36:18,890 ...instead of Popkin, I come in. 1509 01:36:19,300 --> 01:36:21,930 Please, don't make it more difficult for me. 1510 01:36:22,039 --> 01:36:24,340 - I'd say, "Klara, darling"... - No, you mustn't. 1511 01:36:24,409 --> 01:36:27,500 My dearest, sweetheart Klara, I can't stand it any longer. 1512 01:36:27,840 --> 01:36:30,369 Take your key and open post office box 237... 1513 01:36:30,479 --> 01:36:32,609 ...and take me out of my envelope and kiss me. 1514 01:36:32,680 --> 01:36:33,939 Mr. Kralik, you must... 1515 01:36:51,529 --> 01:36:53,260 Dear friend. 1516 01:36:55,539 --> 01:36:56,529 You? 1517 01:36:58,239 --> 01:36:59,569 Dear friend? 1518 01:37:03,779 --> 01:37:05,510 Are you disappointed? 1519 01:37:12,119 --> 01:37:15,390 Psychologically, I'm very confused... 1520 01:37:18,760 --> 01:37:22,750 ...but personally, I don't feel bad at all. 1521 01:37:24,100 --> 01:37:25,329 Klara. 1522 01:37:29,470 --> 01:37:34,770 When you came to the café that night, I was pretty rude, wasn't I? 1523 01:37:34,880 --> 01:37:38,399 - Oh, no. No. - Yes, I was. Don't you remember? 1524 01:37:38,750 --> 01:37:41,550 Why, I called you bowlegged. 1525 01:37:42,220 --> 01:37:44,710 I was going to prove to you that I wasn't. 1526 01:37:44,850 --> 01:37:48,289 I was going to go out to the street and pull up my trousers. 1527 01:37:48,489 --> 01:37:52,149 Would you mind very much if I asked you to pull them up now? 1528 01:37:53,305 --> 01:37:59,768 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from www.OpenSubtitles.org