All language subtitles for theLuckOfTheIrish-faye-xvid

[ tires screech ]

This can't be right.
Let me see that map.

The road isn't even marked.
That's the Irish of it.

As long as we stick
to the seacoast,
we can't miss Shannon.

Well, it's your hurry,
not mine. Now look, Fitz.
Take it easy.

[ engine starts ]
you won't be much use to
Augur if you break your neck.

Well, it's my neck.
Hey. I'm fond of mine too.

This'll hold us all right.

[ wood snaps ]

Well, you stay here
with the car in case
someone comes along.

I'll scout up the road a bit.
Must lead somewhere.

Don't be too sure.
Irish paths are whimsical,
like the Irish character.

[ banging ]

[ banging continues ]

[ banging ]

Hey.

Good afternoon.

My friend and I, we're lost.
Can you direct me
to the nearest town?

Oh. Oh, then you didn't
come here looking for me.

For you?
[ chuckles ]
of course not.

I'm looking for a town
where I can hire a car.
Indeed.

What might your name be?

Eh?
Your name.

Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald!

Maybe if I knew why
you were needing a car.

Look. If you don't mind,
I'm in a terrible hurry.

Hurry.
Mm-hmm.

It's a strange word, "hurry."
why would you be in a hurry?

There's a very important man
waiting for me in New York,

And he's not the kind
that you keep waiting.

"important."
there's another one
of your words.

It's plain to see
that you're impatient
with me, Fitzgerald.

I've enjoyed our conversation.
I'll not detain you any longer.

[ grunts ]
thank you very much.

Then you'll not be wanting
thy direction.

Oh, yes. That's right.

The water from the mountains
comes into my pool
with a roar,

Goes out with a whisper.

Down the hill it goes
till it quietly reaches the sea.

And there a little village
called Ballynabun.

You, sir, may do the same.

I'll go get my friend.
Thank you very much.

You're entirely welcome.
Good day to you, sir.

Oh. Good day.

Oh, is there a--

[ geese honking ]

This'll be yours, sir.
Thanks.

And this over here, sir,
this'll be-- that's-that's
all right, sir. I can take it.

[ clears throat ]

[ grunts ]

Perhaps the landlady
will know some way out of here.

I'm beginning to think
the whole thing's
a conspiracy.

I never should have listened
to that old lunatic
up by the waterfall.

What waterfall is that, sir?
The one up the stream
a mile or so.

The Gentle Burn it's called.
There's no waterfall on it.

I suppose we wet our feet
in a mirage, huh?

Begging your pardon, sir,
but I've tramped
the length of that burn...

Many and many's the time
and I a young lad,
and there's no waterfall on it.

I guess that old fella
must be a friend of yours.
What old fella?

The old shoemaker
with the green coat
and the brass buttons.

Shoemaker with a green coat
and brass buttons.

It's him.
[ mutters ]

[ muttering ]

Is everybody
balmy in this country?

You saw that waterfall,
didn't you?
No. You told me it was up there.

Oh, yes. That's right.
We hit the stream below it.

Wonder what's wrong
with our friend.

Oh, he probably thinks
you saw a pixie. They're
quite common in Ireland.

Yeah, well, I'll be glad
to get back to New York,
where things make sense.

Because people like your
new boss have taken all the
agreeable nonsense out of life.

I'm beginning to think
you don't like Mr. Augur.

I don't.
Don't like his type.
I don't like him personally.

And above all, I don't like what
he does to good newspapermen
who go to work for him.

Ah, I'm gonna take a bath.
[ Irish accent ]
sure. In a fine tub.

But for they forgot to
put in the water pipes,

And there's not a plumber
this side of limerick town.

Don't take it so hard.
I like the Irish.
Yes, well, you can have 'em.

All of them,
including myself.

I wish I could still
have you, Fitz,

But I just Haven't got
the price to compete
with Augur.

[ knocking ]
come in.

I brought you some towels.
Thank you. Just put 'em
right here on the bed.

All right.
What time is dinner?

In an hour or so-- if me stove
doesn't take it into its head
to start an argument.

It will if it's like
everything else here.

You mustn't be
too hard on us.

We're not used to having
such grand guests
all the way from America.

Oh, uh, would you
tell the old lady
I'd like to see her, please?

There's only one
old lady here.

You're seeing her now.

I beg your pardon.
Are-- are you the--

[ muttering ]

Oh, Mrs., uh--

Is there a Chance
of transportation
out of here?

If you can wait.
Well, I can't.

Well, you see, the trouble is
we're sea-locked.
There must be boats.

Pookawns and such.
But they're not much good
in any kind of a sea or...

If the wind's wrong.

But Sean O'Fearna
will be glad to take you
in his boat when he comes in.

Mm-hmm. And when is that
likely to be?

Oh, he'll be back
any day now.
Any day.

Tomorrow perhaps.

By the end of the week surely.

I hope you'll be
comfortable, sir.

Ah, that was
a good stew, Fitz.

It was all right,
if you like lamb stew.
I do.

Well, why don't you
pour one for yourself?
Huh?

Oh, no. Herself wouldn't
like it. She says a long glass
means a short life.

Oh, that's a lot of bunk,
isn't it?

Why, when I was a cub reporter
back in Tennessee,

I once interviewed a man
on his 110th birthday.

He swore it was the result
of drinking a pint of
corn liquor every morning--

Before breakfast.

Do you tell me that now?
That's the truth.

You know, you'd do me
a great favor if you'd mention
that to herself sometime.

I'd be delighted.
Anytime.
110 years.

110.

I'll take a glass of whiskey
with you, as you insist...

And as you're
guests of the house.

Well, sit down.

We want to, uh,
ask you something.

It's about this waterfall
and the old man Mr. Fitzgerald
had words with.

There's no waterfall
on the Gentle Burn,

And it was no mortal man
himself had words with.

Mm-hmm.
Who was it then?

Oh, I mind well
who it was.
Oh, well, who?

Don't keep it
to yourself, man.

It was him.

The leprechaun of
the Gentle Burn. None other.
Oh, come now.

You don't believe
in those old superstitions.

I believe what me father knew
and his father before him.

It was a great
opportunity you had,

And the saints forgive you
for not taking advantage of it.

110 years of age you say.

[ sighs ]
what should I have done?

Seized him and made him
give you the pot of gold.
What else?

Tsk, tsk, tsk.
I wish I had
thought of that.

Has anyone else ever
done that around here?

Mrs. Daly's own father,
Mr. William, and lived
to curse the day.

Why should he curse the day?
He forgot to spit on the gold.

[ mouthing words ]
a handful of pebbles was
all he had for his trouble...

And bad luck
for the rest of his life.

That's the rule, is it?
You have to spit on the gold?

[ man ]
any little babby
could tell you that.

You'd better be careful
who you talk to, Fitz.

Oh, he'd best at that,
when you hear the end of it.

I was here one night.
Miss Norah was away at school.

I was alone with Mr. William,
and he here with the drink
raging in him.

Well, he started to curse
every leprechaun
that ever cobbled a shoe,

And he took the bottle,
and he threw it
into the fireplace.

And he stood up,
swaying on his two feet.

"Taedy," he says,

"I'll have it out
with them devils
if it's the last thing I do."

And with that,
out through the door...

Before I could
raise a hand to stop him.

By your leave, gentlemen.
[ mutters ]

[ sighs ]

Well, come on.
Come on, man.
What's the rest of it?

Well, uh--
well, I stood
at the door, calling.

And then-- then,

I heard the banshee.

It was the first time
I heard it, but...

I knew it was all over,
and so it was.

The next morning,
they found him
by the Gentle Burn,

And he struck dead
altogether,
the way that he ne--

The way that
he never moved again.

Well, gentlemen,
as I was saying,

Drink is the curse
of the human race.

How are you, Norah?

Well, I think it's past
me bedtime, gentlemen, so
I'll say good night, kids.

One and all.

Taedy.
I'm ready for you,
whoever you are! Come on out!

Mr. Fitzgerald.
Oh, Mr. Fitz.

You gave me a start, sir.
What are you doing with
that bottle of whiskey?

Shh!

Themselves have sharp ears,

And they might have heard us
taking their names.

You know, it's a good thing
to leave a little something
on the doorstep.

Oh.

[ whispering ] but I always
thought the traditional
thing for leprechauns...

Was a glass of milk.
Milk?

Good night, Mr. Fitzgerald.

Good night, Taedy.

[ door closes ]

[ thuds ]

Let me go, you bosthoon,
or I'll parch your bones
with fever.

No, you don't.
I've got you.
Take your hands off me!

Not until you've showed me
your pot of gold.

[ grunts ]
[ grunts ]

What would a poor, simple
old man like me be doing
with a pot of gold?

None of that. I'm ready
for your lies. Of course
you've got a pot of gold.

No right-minded leprechaun
would be caught without one.

Oh, who's been telling you
such stories?

Ah, your friend Taedy.
Taedy?

He put you up to this trick, eh?
Ah, the biggest liar
in all county Clare.

That may be true,
but we're gonna play this game
according to the rules.

Come on now.
Where's the gold? The gold.

Oh. Not so fast, my friend.

Let me go,
you omadhaun.
Come on. The gold. Where is it?

I'm telling you,
I have no gold!
Where is it?

I mean business.
Where is it, you say?

Yes, where is it?
Why don't you take a little look
under the waterfall yonder?

[ water trickling ]

Oh, no, you don't.
Oh, no, you don't.

Ah. I've been warned
to your tricks.
Where is it?

I don't--
I don't know.

Where is it?
I don't know.

[ sobs ]
oh, isn't that the thornbush?

Right under your very nose.

That's right. It's always
buried, isn't it?
Uh-huh. Huh? Dig.

Eh?
Come on. Come on.
Dig.

Oh.

[ whimpers ]
come on. Hurry up, man.

'tis a cruel, wicked thing
you're making me do.

Well, you certainly
do it up brown.

Props and everything.

Well, I'll be.
They're real.

Real indeed.
They're a lifetime savings.

Several lifetimes,
as you reckon things.

[ clinking ]

They are real.

I don't know who you are
or what sort of a game
you're trying to play.

- Did you steal these?
- I never stole anything
in me life,

Except what was rightly mine.

That's one thing
we have in common.

Here. Take this back.

But I don't understand
you, sir.

You didn't really think
I'd steal your savings,
or whatever they are.

Here.

You wouldn't be playing tricks
on a poor old man, would you?

No. I'll leave
the tricks to you. Here.

Take it back.
Bury it again.

Go on. Bury it now.
[ chuckles ]

[ chuckling ]

You give it back to me?
[ chuckles ]

You give it back?

Fitzgerald, I'll never
forget you for this.

[ chuckling ]
you've earned my undying--
my undying gratitude.

Here. Take-- take this
little bit of a keepsake
to remind you of our meeting.

- No, no. I--
- yes, yes, yes.
Take it. Take it.

[ chuckles ]
thank you.

No thanks are necessary.
It is I that am thanking you
from the bottom of my heart.

All the luck
in the world to you.

Mr. Stephen Fitzgerald,

You have a way of
twisting things in
the most perplexing manner.

It is I that am saying
"all the luck in the world"
to you.

So, sir, good-bye,

And good luck to you.
[ chuckles ]

Oh.
[ chuckles ]

[ rooster crows ]

[ rooster crows ]

[ water sloshing ]

You're up early,
Mr. Fitzgerald.

Oh, good morning.
I couldn't sleep
very well.

Oh, I hope it wasn't the bed.

No, no. I think I just
had one drink too many
last night.

Kept having dreams.
Good ones, I hope.

Strange ones anyway.

Perhaps it was Taedy's
wild stories.

Or it might have been
the old man who gave me
the advice up by the waterfall.

What waterfall was that?

The one up the Brook there.
The Gentle Burn it's called,
isn't it?

But there's no waterfall
on the Gentle Burn.

Come on.

What for, Mr. Fitzgerald?
We're gonna find out
once and for all...

If there's
a waterfall up there.

Now listen.

[ birds chirping ]

[ water trickling softly ]

I'm sure it was here.

Hey!
[ echoes ]

Who are you calling?

Well, he's a-- a rather
peculiar friend of mine.
He--

But you must know him.
He's about the, uh--

Uh--

Well, it's-- it's easy
to imagine things
here in the woods.

But I couldn't have
imagined that waterfall.
I saw it, and I heard it.

But maybe it-- maybe it is
further upstream.

Yes, that-- that--
that must be it.

I suppose I could have
forgotten about it.

Yes.

I used to come bird's-nesting
here when I was a little girl.

There's a grand view
of the sea.

[ birds chirping ]

I wish that boat would come.

Is it so very
important to you?

Oh, it's the Chance
I've been waiting for.

Ever since the war,
I've been kicking around Europe
writing freelance stuff,

Mostly for Bill Clark.

Now I'm ready to settle down
to a real job.

Oh, but you shouldn't
give up your writing now.
Oh, I don't intend to.

The only difference is
that from now on
I'm going to be paid for it.

I'm sick and tired
of beating my brains out
for nickels and dimes.

It'll come.
You mustn't fret,
Mr. Fitzgerald.

My friends call me Fitz.

Fitz?
Mmm.

[ chuckles ]
I'd never call you that.

It-- it sounds like
a bottle of soda water.

Well, a few--
my mother called me Stephen.

Stephen.

Oh, I like that better.

Everyone calls me Norah.

Norah.
Oh, that's very nice.

That's always been
a favorite of mine.
Norah.

If I ever had a daughter,
that's what I'd call her.
Norah Fitzgerald.

Norah Fitzgerald.

[ sighs ]

You're not married,
Stephen?

No, I'm too fond of
my freedom for that.

Oh, don't say that.
A man should marry.

It's the natural rule
and a good thing altogether.

What about you?
Doesn't that same rule
apply to you?

And who would I be
marrying here in Ballynabun?

Michael the fishmonger?

Or Taedy perhaps?
[ chuckles ]

Oh, look. It's a boat.

It's the Aranar,
Sean's trawler.

Your wish has
come true, Stephen.

If you start at once,
he can have you
in Shannon in the morning.

What's wrong?

You ever seen
anything like this?

Oh, sure.
It's a doubloon.

16th century Spanish,
I think.

How could I have gotten it?
Very easily.

There have been many of
them in Ireland since
the armada was wrecked here.

The farmers bring them in
from time to time.

That's a nice one.

We better be on our way.

Keep in touch with me, fella.
I'll let you know
if I can salvage the car.

Fine. Look me up
if you ever
get to New York.

Oh, not me.
I'm the poor but honest type.
Well, good luck, Fitz.

Bye.

Good-bye, Norah.

Now that I'm going,
I half want to stay.

You mustn't be looking
backward, Stephen,

But forward to what
you want from life.

Sorry he's gone?

He's a wonderful man,
Mr. Clark.

It all depends on what
you call wonderful.

He's a nice fellow,
he has brains,
he's a first-class writer, but--

But he's willing to throw it
all away for money--

To subordinate himself
to an egomaniac,

To become just another
bright, young man
who's made good--

And you call yourself
his friend,

Saying things like that
about him the minute
his back is turned.

Said the same things
to his face.

He knows what's best
for himself.

Don't waste your
fine Irish temper, my dear.
It isn't worth it.

[ ship horn blows ]

How do you do,
Mr. Fitzgerald?
Hello, doc.

Ruth.
Oh, Mr. Fitzgerald!

Is Mr. Augur in?
Haven't seen you
in a long time.

Is he in?
Yes. Mr. Fitzgerald
to see Mr. Augur.

Go right in.

Mr. Fitzgerald?
Yes.

Please sit down.
Mr. Augur said he will
see you in a few minutes.

You mean he said,
"keep the so-and-so waiting 10
minutes and then show him in."

Yes. No.

Tell him I'll be back
in a couple of years.
Mr. Fitzgerald, please!

Please, Mr. Fitzgerald.
I'll tell him.
I'll tell him.

[ whispers ]
Mr. Augur,
Mr. Fitzgerald won't wait.

He's on his way out--
[ Augur ]
oh, let him come in.

Please come in,
Mr. Fitzgerald.

Hey, D.C.
[ chuckles ] you-- you kept
me waiting for 48 hours.

Gosh, it's good to see you.
Good to see you.

Come in. Make yourself at home.
You know each other?
Yeah. Hello, Biggenbottom.

Higgenbotham.
Say, you've had the place
done over, Haven't you?

Yeah, it was my daughter's
idea. Cost a fortune.

Sit down. I want to
talk to you.

I Haven't seen you
in years.

You know,

I, uh--

Didn't you have something
to do this afternoon?

Oh, uh, yes.
Yeah, well, do it.

[ door closes ]

He's invaluable.
Absolutely invaluable.
And he drives me nuts.

Don't disturb us.
[ clears throat ]

Now, why do you think
I sent for you?

I'm not very good
at guessing games.

Hold on to your chair.
Fitz,

I'm gonna run
for the senate.

What for?
I thought Senator Ransome
owed his election to you.

Oh, Ransome's all right,
but it's not the same
as holding the reins yourself.

Fitz, there comes a time
when a man reaches the top of
the ladder in his chosen field.

There's nowhere else to go.
I've reached that point.

Other men go in for
breeding thoroughbreds and...

Collecting paintings.

They're just toys.

Say, you know the oldest
and the noblest occupation
of them all?

I think so.
I mean politics.

Well, you'll admit
there's certain points
of similarity.

Oh, don't be cynical.
Politics in a democracy.

Well,

Where do I come in?

You're gonna
put me in the senate.

Oh, no.
I'm no politician.

Exactly.

Yeah, I read every one
of your articles
in the American spectator,

Not that I agree
with your conclusions...

Or the rabble-rousing
policy of the paper,

But one thing stands out.

You know people.
You understand the issues.

Take this piece you wrote
about my Paris speech.

Called it boneheaded.
Dunderheaded.

Dunderheaded.
Yeah, well, what-- what
difference does it make?

The point is you were right.
You put your finger on
the weakness of my argument.

- I could have put
my foot in it.
- [ chuckles ]

Well, that's exactly
why I want you on my side.

Of course, I was 99% right.
Have some of this?
No, thanks.

Well, here's my proposition.

Come in with me.

Write my speeches,
be my right hand.

Be my brain,
my conscience.

Frankly, I want the money,

But there's one thing
we ought to clear up first.

You may not like
what I write.
We may disagree.

Well, of course
we'll disagree.

I hate people
who agree with me.

Is it a deal?
It's a sale.

Good.
[ chuckles ]

We'll show them who's
a dunderhead, huh?

That's what I'm afraid of.
Oh, those school
of journalism boys. Ah--

Oh, how's Frances?
Frances?

Frances.
Oh. She wants you to call her.
I'm glad you reminded me.

Probably should have
done it soon-- you don't mind
if I use one of these?

No, it's a private line.
That one over--

[ horn honks ]
what's my home number?

Rhinelander 4-5813.
[ woman ]
Rhinelander 4-5813.

Uh, never mind that.
Bring in Mr. Fitzgerald's keys
and his address.

[ woman ]
yes, sir.
Hello? Miss Augur, please.

Mr. Fitzgerald. I don't
have any address.

I got you an apartment.
You know how hard it is
to find a place, even for me?

Hello, Frances?
Fitz!

Yeah, about an hour ago.

I'm with him now.
[ chuckles ]

No, the devil himself
doesn't have enough money
to buy it.

What? Dinner tonight?
Fine. I'd love to, if--

If I don't have to work
too late at the office.

You don't start
till tomorrow morning.

[ chuckles ]
all right.
I'll tell him.

Fine. I'll pick you up--

Good. Okay. Bye-bye.

She says
I can't work too late.

Ah. Takes after her mother.

Ah, here are your keys.

Here's the address,
Mr. Fitzgerald.
Thank you.

And find out where Mrs. Augur
hires servants and get him one.
Yes, sir. It's the acme agency.

What do you do with a servant?
I never had a servant before
in my life.

We can't have you bothered
with trifles. Gotta keep
that brain of yours on ice.

We're gonna do big things
together, my boy.

Yes. Big things.

Cream?
Mm-hmm.

What was her name?
Whose name?

Your reason for
being two days late.

Oh.
[ chuckles ]
Norah.

Pretty, I suppose.
If you like the Irish.

I always have.

I'm glad you're back, Fitz.
And I'm glad you're
going to be sensible.

Sensible?
Mm-hmm.
You know what I mean.

It's a shame to waste
your talent on the kind
of writing you've been doing.

Well, some people
didn't think it was
entirely wasted.

Oh, but it was,
as far as you yourself
were concerned.

Maybe you're right at that.
I only started being
sensible today,

And already
I have a big salary
and an apartment.

See?
Yeah, I see.

I've missed you, Fitz.

I've missed you too.

You're a liar.
You never even gave me a thought
all the time you were away.

I'm surprised
you even called me.

Well, I was only trying
to be sensible. After all,
the boss's daughter.

Was that the only reason?

[ Irish accent ]
how can you be after asking
a question like that?

And yourself as pretty
as a bay filly
in a field of clover.

Oh.

Fitz, after only
five days in Ireland,
that's rank affectation.

[ chuckles ]
[ Higgenbotham ]
hello, Fitz.

Well, well, look who's here.
Mary's Little Lamb.
Hello, Charlie.

How are you, Higgenbottom?
Uh, Higginbotham.

I just rode uptown with D.C.
He'd like to get your thinking
on the labor management act.

Now, my idea of--
of the proper kind
of statement is this--

Oh, dear, dear, Fitz.
Look at the time.

We'll never make it.
We're half an hour late
for the curtain already.

Hurry.
Have you paid the check?
No, I Haven't.

Sign father's name, Charlie.
Don't do that. Take it out of
this, will you, Higgenbottom?

Higginbotham.
Hmm? Oh. Yes.

[ Fitz ]
wait.
(music) [ band: Slow jazz ]

We were a little rude,
weren't we?
Yes, we were,

But I want father
and all his stooges
to understand...

That their jurisdiction does not
extend beyond office hours.
Here you are, sir.

Thank you.

Thank you.
Come on. You needn't smile
quite so cordially...

When you tip hatcheck girls.

Gives them ideas.
Well, she gave me a couple.

Oh!

[ horn honks ]
taxi, sir?

Yes, please.
Well, where are we going?

Home.
Oh, but it's so early.

Listen. I got no sleep
on that plane.

It's me for that modernistic
little nightmare that your
father picked out for me.

Just what do you
mean, "nightmare"?
Wait till you see it.

I'll tell you.
There was a painting
over the fireplace.

You don't mean to tell me
that you had something--

Yes, darling, I do.
But that's all right.
Don't apologize.

It's nothing to me that I slaved
for three whole days to make
a nice place for you. I--

What did you do
with the painting?
It's in the bathtub.

The bathtub. Hmm.
What else?

Well, I-- I just
rearranged a few things.
Oh, you did.

There was a table
by the fire that I moved
around on the other side.

Then there was
a lady and gentleman--

Yes. We'll just go right
up there and re-rearrange
them back again--

The table and chair--
16 bookman place, please.
I don't think you need to.

I'm quite tired. I--
oh, yes, Fitz. We do.
Really, we do.

You heard her, brother.
Yes, sir.
I heard the lady.

Little more to the right.
That's right. Ah. There.
Whoop.

There. That's fine.
Huh.

Now, really, Fitz,
don't you like it?

Oh, it's absolutely
breathtaking.

What's it supposed to be?
It's called germinal, 1948.

Hmm.
It's the coal strike.

Oh, really?
Mm-hmm.

I thought it was Venus
rising from the waves.

Oh. Fitz, it's by a very
promising young artist.

I'm arranging a show for him.

You're a busy little thing,
aren't you?
Just what do you mean by that?

Oh, arranging shows,
decorating apartments,

Convincing your father
that he needed
a ghostwriter.

[ chuckles ]

I didn't say I had
a thing to do with that.
No. I know.

But I suspected it
as soon as I got his cable.

So, what are you
going to do? Resign?
No.

No, I'm gonna do the job
that I was hired to do.

But I would like to know
what it's going to cost me.

Not a thing, darling.

It was sheer altruism
on my part.

Altruism? All of a sudden
you're an altruist.
Well, don't you think--

I think that I need a drink.
Shall I tell you
why I hate you?

No, I--
'cause all the time
you were away,

You kept coming between me
and whatever I was doing.

Because I saw your face
in crowds, in the street,

In my mirror when I was
alone in my room,

Because I ate, dreamt,
slept, lived you--

You and your black magic.

I hate every inch of you.
I hate your superiority,
your black Irish eyes...

And your arrogant nose.
[ doorbell buzzes ]

What was that?

[ doorbell buzzes ]
oh, it must be the door.

Oh, yes?
I'm from the acme
employment agency, sir.

Oh, the, uh--

Well, come in. Come in.
Yes, sir.

Kitchen's right in there,
if you don't, uh, mind waiting
for a minute or so.

Fine time of night
to be sending people over.

Well, did you say
you wanted him tonight?

No. Must have been
your father's secre--

Oh, well, that explains it.
The well-known
Augur efficiency.

Fitz, what is it?

Fitz.

Haven't I seen you
someplace before?

I wouldn't rightly know, sir.
It depends on where
you've been.

I've been to
a great many places,
including Ireland.

Indeed, sir?

Where'd you come from?
The acme employment agency, sir.

Before that.
Me last place, sir.

Where was that?
Oh, there were
no complaints, sir.

No complaints at all.
I take great pride in my work
and Joy in my service.

What on earth's the matter?
That man.

I have a feeling
I've seen him
someplace before.

Oh, well, he probably
worked for one of
your friends or something.

You know,
these servants get around.

Yes, I guess
that must be it.

Well, I'm gonna have
that drink.
Good.

I bought your favorite
brand of scotch. Here.
Well. Where'd you hide it?

I'll find it for you.
It's right down here.

There it is.
Ah, you think of everything,
don't you?

Mm-hmm.
Bourbon too?

Bourbon too.
Two cases in the kitchen.

What else?
This.

Can I help you, sir?

Uh, yes.

Mix us a drink.
A drink.

Yes, sir. Right away.

Never mind the drink, Fitz.
I'm going.

There's too much
traffic in here.
It is a little crowded.

See you home?
No, don't bother.
I'll take a cab.

I'm sorry about
that man of mine.

Oh, everyone's having
servant problems
these days.

Take me to lunch
tomorrow?

I'll stop by
your office tomorrow.
Fine. Good night.

You can throw
that one away now.
Yes, sir.

Throw it away, sir?

Couldn't you drink it
yourself, sir?

Ah, 'tis a great pity.

One should not waste
good food, one should not.

It's only one drink.
Still, it'll save a man
from freezing to death...

Or dying from fatigue,
it could.

All right. All right.
Drink it yourself.

Well--
[ chuckles ]
if you insist, sir.

To your
good health, sir.
Sit down.

Yes, sir.

Sit down. Sit down.

The agency sent you, hmm?
Yes, sir.

What can you do?
Oh, anything you have
a mind for me to do, sir.

I can cook, clean,
take care of your clothes.
Anything at all, at all.

What would one call you?

Well, you might call me
Horace. I've always had
a fancy to be called Horace.

Horace. If that's your name,
we'll call you Horace.
Thank you, sir.

What about your salary?

Oh, that's all been
taken care of, sir.

Oh, Mr. Augur's office.

[ coughs ]

[ whimpers ]
Horace, you--
you made that too strong.

Oh, I'm sorry, sir.
You'll have to be patient
with me till I know your taste.

[ exhales ]
and another thing.

I don't like to be disturbed
when I have visitors.

Always knock on the door
before you come in.
Yes, sir. I'll keep it in mind.

I think that's all.
You can finish your drink
and then go to bed.

Thank you, sir.

That's too strong
for you, hmm?

Hmm. I'll throw it away.

[ doorbell buzzes ]

And what can I do for you?

I'm from the acme
employment agency.

I was told
there's a position for
a gentleman's gentleman.

You're too late.
The position's filled.

I demand to see the master.

And what would you be
telling him?

That you got the sack
from your last place
for getting into the port?

Not to mention pinching
the parlormaid till the poor
girl was black-and-blue.

Away with you,
you omadhaun, or you'll
feel the back of my hand.

Good morning, sir.
Good morning, Horace.

Who was that?
Oh. Nobody at all, at all.

Just make yourself comfortable.

I'll have your breakfast here
before you can say
Michael McGillicuddy.

Horace, has the paper arrived?
I'll get it for you, sir.

Horace.
Sir?

What are we doing
with all this milk?

What milk, sir?
The milk.

I thought you might
have a cat.

Now, Horace--

I'll get your paper, sir.
Look here, Horace.

[ doorbell buzzes ]
I'll go and--

I'll answer that.

Sorry to disturb you,
Mr. Fitzgerald.

Was your milk delivered
this morning?
Yes.

Two homogenized,
one coffee cream
and a pound of butter?

Yes. I guess so.
Why do you ask?

Why, everybody else
missed their deliveries.
I don't get it.

I left it on every doorstep
as per schedule.

Thanks, Mr. Fitzgerald.
Every day I leave milk on--

Hello,
acme employment agency?

Uh, this is Mr. Fitzgerald--
Stephen Fitzgerald speaking.

Yes, I'd like to inquire
about a manservant
that you sent up here to me.

That's right.
What do you know about him?

He came to us
very highly recommended,
Mr. Fitzgerald.

Oh, yes. We've had him
in several positions.

Stealing?

No, sir.

You might consult
his references.

I could give you the names,
if you'd like.

No, no. Never mind.
That won't be necessary.

Thank you.

You stole that milk,
didn't you?

Why would I be doing
such a thing, sir?

I can think
of one explanation,

But it would mean
I'd be losing my mind.

Have you ever
seen this before?

I'm a poor man, sir.
Answer yes or no.

I've never seen it before
in all my life, sir.

There's one thing certain.
You can't stay here.
You're too disturbing.

I'll give you
a month's salary,
but you'll have to leave.

Leave, sir?
Yes. Right now.

[ sobbing ]

- Here, here. Stop that.
- [ sobbing continues ]

I said stop it,
Horace!

I can't help it, sir.

I've displeased you,
and I wanted so much
to serve you.

[ sobbing continues ]

For Heaven's sake,
stop that crying.

The best master
I ever had in my life,
and I've ruined everything.

I'm a failure.
All right, all right.
I take it back.

You can stay.
Only stop that bawling!

I knew you didn't mean it, sir.
You'll never regret
your decision.

The first thing you're
going to do is turn that
milk back. Every bottle!

Yes, sir.
Every bottle of it.

[ glass shatters ]
[ phone ringing ]

Hello?

This is the acme
employment agency.
Is this Mr. Fitzgerald?

It is.

You don't say.

Well, I've changed my mind.
You may consider
the matter closed.

[ horns honking ]

You should have kept out of
this bridge traffic, Horace.
I'm late as it is.

There's plenty of time, sir.
I have a very tight
schedule today.

I have lunch with
miss Augur at 1:00.

I want you to pick me up
at 2:00 sharp and drive me
to campaign headquarters.

After that, I have a press
conference at the office at 3:00
and then the women for Augur.

Ye--
what women are they, sir?

The women for Augur, a group
of public-spirited citizens.

[ engine cranking ]

[ engine continues
cranking ]

What's the matter?

'tis a slight indisposition
of the machine, sir.
Nothing more.

[ whistle blowing ]
[ horns continue
honking ]

[ whistle blows ]
you!

What are you gonna do,
spend the weekend?

Didn't you hear me
blow the whistle?

What do you think
you're doing here?

I stopped
to admire the view.
What else?

None of your back talk,
or I'll run you in.

It would take you
and 10 more like ya.

[ officer ]
is that so?

Come on!
Get that car
outta here!

What might your name be?
My name's
me own affair.

You don't say so!
I've just said so.

Say, you have
a sharp enough tongue
to be a Kerry man.

Well, to tell you the truth,
I'm from county Clare.
County Clare, is it?

But I've relatives
who live by
the lakes of killarney.

You do indeed?
I do indeed.

It's 30 years since
I left the old country.

- You don't say.
- Perhaps I know some of your
people. It's likely I do.

No, you wouldn't--
simple, humble people.
[ horn honks ]

Come on, Horace!
Do something!

Get out, all of you!
[ horns continue
honking ]

I can't wait around
any longer, Horace. I'm going
to have to take a taxi.

May I suggest that
you take the subway, sir?

What you lose in dignity
you'll gain in time saved.

Very well. Put this thing
back together and pick me up
at the restaurant at 2:00 sharp.

Yes, sir.
I hope you enjoy
your lunch, sir.

I'll give you a little
push to the curb.
Won't be necessary, thank you.

[ engine starts ]

[ conductor ]
lots of room for everybody.

Move right in.
Come on. Step lively.
Quit your shovin'!

Step lively.
Come on, hurry, please.
Step right in.

Yeah, one more.
Come on. Step right in.
That's it. Over here.

Doors closing.

Oh, I'm terribly sorry.
You know how it is
with the rush hour.

It's--
I-it's just terrible here...

Because the car
goes around a turn.

It's all right. I--
and, you know--

Pardon me.
Let me brush your hat.
That's all right. I have it.

I'm terribly sorry.
It's all right.

And such a beautiful hat too.
Thank you very much.

It is really beautiful.

Excuse me. Pardon me.

[ riders complaining ]

Excuse me. Pardon me.

[ riders chattering ]

[ conductor ]
stand back.
Let the people out!

Let 'em in, mister.

Plenty of room in the back.
Push on in back.

Plenty of room
in the back!

Norah!

Norah! Norah.

You here!
It's-- it's impossible.

Oh, I didn't expect to see you.
But you in New York--
it's a Miracle!

Oh, it's hardly that.
There's a perfectly reasonable
explanation for it.

It's still a Miracle.
A succession of miracles.

You see, my car broke down
and I had a very important
luncheon engagement.

My chauffeur advised me
to take the subway.

It's the first time
I'd been in one since
I got back to New York.

But if I hadn't taken
that particular train,
I never would've found you.

Let's move up.
Where are you staying? How long
have you been here in New York?

I can't answer everything
at once, Stephen.
I've been here about a week.

And you Haven't called me.
But I didn't know
where you were.

I'm stopping with
Taedy�s aunt Bridget's cousin
Mrs. Crimmins up the street.

That's just not true.
Oh, it is!

No, no, no. You.
I mean your being
here in New York.

Here, let me take
those packages from you.
Oh, thank you, Stephen.

Oh!
I hope there's nothing
in there that'll break.

How long are you
going to be here?
As long as my business takes me.

Take hold of my arm.
I don't want to risk
losing you again.

You'd think it were something
unnatural and wonderful
that I should be here.

Well, it's wonderful,
whatever else it is.
Oh, wait, wait.

I promised little Dennis
I'd bring him some candy.
How much is this?

Fifty cents.
Ah.

Half a buck.

Four bits.

I couldn't change that.
I just sent the boy out
for some change.

Stephen, would you mind?
Yes. Hold it.

That's funny.
I could've sworn I had--

My man must've let me go out
without my wallet this morning.

You couldn't change
a doubloon, could you?
No, not your lucky piece.

I'll wait
for my change.

I was thinking
of having my lunch.

Mrs. Crimmins's cousin's
son-in-law Cornelius has
a bar and grill on the corner.

You wouldn't care to
join me, would you, Stephen?
Oh, I'd like to, Norah.

Except that I have
a very important
luncheon engagement,

And after that
three or four conferences--
the usual thing.

Sure you have.
I won't press you.

Though I hate
to eat alone.

Gee, I wish
I could, Norah.

You...

Wouldn't refuse me
out of pride,
would you, Stephen?

Pride?
I don't quite underst--

- [ shouting in Italian ]
- [ speaking Italian ]

Gee, thanks!
Here you are,
lady.

Thank you.

Forgive me for speaking
of your affairs.

I could cut
my tongue out for it.

You mind if I change my mind
and accept your invitation?
Would you, Stephen?

I was never a man
to argue with miracles.

Good, huh?
Excellent.

Oh, no more for me,
thank you.

Oh, now, Stephen,
you had hardly
any at all.

'tis me wife's own
Irish stew, sir,

And that light
it wouldn't distress
a canary.

Well, just
a very little bit.

Ooh!
A little bit.

You'll have some beer
with it.
No more beer, thank you.

Just a small one.
And yourself, miss Norah?
No, my tea'll be plenty.

Are you expecting
many people?

Well, if all come that
me old lady has invited,

The place'll
be running over
into the avenue itself.

Cornelius's daughter
is getting married Friday.

Well,
congratulations.
Thank you, sir.

If you'd care to attend--
I'd like to, but my time is
pretty well taken up right now.

If you change your mind
you're entirely welcome.
The more the merrier.

Thank you.
Cornelius,
I'll take the check.

Eat now.

Oh, yes.

You still Haven't told me
why you're here.
Oh, it's very simple.

Taedy�s Uncle Peter
died here in New York
and left him a bit of money.

Mmm.
That's Mr. Crimmins, hmm?

No, no.
His disco uncle
from Galway.

The one that married
the eldest Brady girl...

Whose father
had the farm
next to Sweeney�s.

Oh, that one.
Yes. You see, Mr. Driscoll
had four sisters.

The eldest was married
to Francis Corrigan...

That had a public house
in limerick
with his brother Seamus.

Well, that failed
for drinking
with the customers,

So my father took Taedy on
as a lad to help
with the horses.

Then he came
to America.
Corrigan.

No. No, Uncle Driscoll,
as I'm telling you.

You see, his favorite sister
was Kathleen--
that's Taedy�s mother.

And when young paddy
went to sea in 1920...

He changed his will,
leaving everything
to Taedy.

He never cared much for Rory
or that little witch
of a Ryan girl he married.

There was some trouble
with the ashes, of course.
Mmm. Of course.

They figured that their
mother, being the eldest,
was entitled to a share.

But Martin O'Shea had
done well in marriage...

With the O'Dooleys
from up knocknasheega,

And that was only
a bit of an inheritance,
a few shillings a month,

So there was no trouble
to persuade them not
to make any complications.

That made
everything very simple.

Oh, well,
it would have been...

But for Uncle Driscoll
being a bit hazy
in his notions...

And thinking
that Taedy was a girl.

So he left his money
to his beloved niece.
Can you imagine?

I, uh, can't think
what confused him.

Anyway, someone had to come
to straighten things out,
and Taedy wouldn't budge.

He mistrusts the sea
and refused flat-out
to set foot on the Atlantic.

He said,
"I'd rather die a poor man,
but a dry one."

So that's why I'm here.

I'm, uh, very glad
you made it plain to me.

And I'm very glad
you're here.

Oh, Stephen,
I never thought
I'd see you.

When I knew I was coming,
I wrote that nice Mr. Clark
in London for your address.

- But he didn't answer.
- He's probably
on the continent.

He did tell me
one thing, though,
before he left--

That anytime,
whatever might happen,

He'd be glad to
have you back with him.

Did he say that?

If it's a question
of passage money,
I'm sure he'd advance it.

Well--
oh! A bit more
of the nice stew!

Oh, no. I couldn't.
But you had
very little before.

But I-I--
aw, come on, now.

A drop of this'll do you good,
make you strong as a horse.
All right, Cornelius.

Do your duty.

And another
potato.
Another potato.

[ mutters ]
another potato.

Mr. Augur,
a personal question.

As a former newspaperman, how's
it feel to be against the wall
instead of on the firing squad?

It feels awful.
[ all laughing ]

Except I know you fellas
Will give me a break.

Do you think there'll
be another war?

I answered that
a few minutes ago.
No, you didn't.

But then,
nobody else has either.
[ all laughing ]

I understand you support
the Crawford proposal
for Germany.

[ Augur ]
absolutely. That's a must,
as far as I'm concerned.

[ reporter ]
I'd like to read you a comment
on this proposal. Quote:

"the Crawford proposal
is a fraud
on the German people,

"a death sentence
for European democracy...

And a betrayal
of American interests
and ideals." unquote.

This appeared
in the American spectator
on June 6...

Under the byline
of Stephen Fitzgerald,

The same Stephen Fitzgerald
who is running
your brain trust today.

Would you like to comment?
Or perhaps Mr. Fitzgerald
would like to discuss it.

Well, boys--
[ chuckles ] the answer
to that is very simple.

When Fitz wrote that,
he was working for someone else.
Now he's working for me.

[ all laughing ]
fellas, let me
change my shirt, Will ya?

I Haven't sweat this much
since my first job
carrying a hod.

You got any pictures
of yourself
carrying a hod?

Sorry. I didn't know
I was going into politics then.
[ all laughing ]

[ chattering ]

So long, Fitz.
Bob.

See you, Fitz.
Bye.

Good to see you, Fitz.
Why don't you drop around
to the club sometime?

Well, they keep me
pretty busy.

Yeah, we all have to
make a living.

Give me a ring, hmm?
Right.

Good-bye, sir.
Thank you.
Good-bye.

Thanks a lot,
Mr. Augur.
Not at all.

You handled that
perfectly, D.C. I was
afraid for a minute that--

[ exhales ]
do you want anything
else, Mr. Augur?

No, thank you.

Should have told me
about that piece, Fitz.
You read it, didn't you?

Yeah, I read it,
but I didn't remember
it was so strong.

It'd be embarrassing
if the opposition
made an issue of it.

But you knew those were
my views when you hired me.
Well, this is politics, Fitz.

Where'd you put
that bottle?
Let me do it, D.C.

This is politics.
Gotta keep one jump
ahead of 'em.

[ snaps ]
right away, D.C.!

Not you.

I've got it. You'll do a piece
for new era. We don't go
to press till tomorrow night.

On foreign policy--
second thoughts since you've had
a Chance to study the situation.

You know, on the other hand
the Crawford proposal is not
as bad as you first thought.

A pretty good thing,
in the long run.

My agreement with you
calls for perjury,
but not under my own byline.

Fitz.

Have that thing on my desk
by tomorrow noon.

Here you are, D.C.

What are you
doing here?

I let you go out
this morning without
a clean handkerchief, sir.

I hope you forgive me.
I was thinking about it
all the time I was dusting.

I said to myself, "there's poor
Mr. Fitzgerald writing all those
important political speeches,

And him without a handkerchief
to put to his nose."

That's very good of you, Horace.
Now, if you don't mind,
I have some work to do.

Yes, sir.
And after this,
if you forget anything,

You don't need to
come chasing after me.

There's such a thing
as taking one's job
too seriously.

Oh, no, sir. Not when
your heart's in your work.
It's just a job, Horace.

No, sir.
It's more than that.

'tis a life, indeed.

When a man enters
the personal services
of another man,

He must be prepared
to surrender himself
to his vocation.

'tis the master who matters,
not the man.

And soon, if the man
takes to his work,

The master's wish
will become his wish,

The master's thought
his thought,

The master's soul
his soul.

When the master gets hurt,
the man will cry out.

When the master's nose itches,
it will be the man who sneezes.

He will live
for his master,
not for himself.

Perhaps you find it
difficult to understand, sir,
because you--

You are the type
that wears no man's collar.

You are a proud, free man.

It is for that reason
that I am proud to serve you.

Will that be all, sir?

Yes. Yes, Horace,
that'll be all.

Thank you, sir.

[ door opens, closes ]

Mr. Fitzgerald!
Where's
Mr. Augur?

He's gone out, sir.
When will he be back?

I don't expect him back
this afternoon.
Where can I reach him?

I don't know. But if it's
important, I know he'll be
home for dinner tonight.

He's expecting
some guests.

[ laughing, chattering ]

Have some more steak,
senator.
No, thanks, D.C.

I lost my appetite
20 years ago.

You'll find out.
I already have.

I'll pay for this
in the morning.

What is it, Jenkins?
There's a Mr. Fitzgerald
to see you, sir.

He says
it's important.

Ask him
to come in.
Yes, sir.

[ woman ]
Paula, were you listening
to the judge's conversation?

[ Paula ]
yes, I was!
Wasn't it brilliant?

No,
it was boring!
[ chattering continues ]

Come on in, Fitz.

Come in.
So good to see you.

I believe you know
everyone here.
Yes.

Mrs. Augur, I'm sorry.
I thought you'd be finished.
That's quite all right.

Senator Ransome,
this is Mr. Fitzgerald,
my good right hand.

- Ah, yes.
I've heard of this young man.
- Senator.

Have some dinner, Fitz.
No, thank you. I'd like to see
you alone, if you don't mind.

Sit down. We'll be through--
I'd rather wait in the study,
if it's all right with you.

Sure. Make yourself a drink
while you're waiting.
Thank you. Excuse me.

[ chattering resumes ]

I'll help him.
Will you excuse me?

How much do you want
for Mr. Fitzgerald, D.C.?

He's not for sale.
Really?

I understood he was.
[ all laughing ]

Well, I hear father's
been his usual sweet,
tactless self again.

Never mind
the drink, Frances.
I'm not in the mood.

Now, really, Fitz--
as you were instrumental
in getting me this job,

Perhaps you'd like
to be the first
to read my resignation.

I hope you know
what you're resigning from.

I think your father
made that quite clear
this afternoon.

I guess I shouldn't tell you
this because it's still
supposed to be a secret,

But I happen to know what
he has in mind for you.

He hasn't let me in
on the secret yet.

If he wins
the election,

He's going to have to
find someone to run
the publishing house.

Naturally, he'd prefer
to promote somebody
in his own organization,

Somebody who understands
the Augur way
of doing things.

Go on.
Of course, it would have to
be somebody he can trust.

Or manage.
What about Higgenbottom?

Oh, no, Fitz.
This isn't a job for a yes-man.

It's for a man
who has the intelligence
to recognize his big Chance,

Patience to wait for it
and the resolution to seize it.

Father's a bit of a fool
to go into politics.

He has more power right now
than a dozen senators.

The man who sits in his office
will inherit that power.

Not if he's still
running things
by remote control.

He won't be.
I'll see to that.
You? How?

Leave that to me.

D.C. Augur will be
perfectly happy
making speeches in Washington...

While Stephen Fitzgerald
makes history here in New York.

Well, it's a very
alluring prospect, but--

Of course you'd use the power
for good, Fitz, but the
important thing is to have it.

It's all very well
to have ideals,

But what good are they
if you can't reach
the people with them?

But I'm not sure
that's what I want.
It's what I want.

But you have it now.
No, I Haven't.
I can wheedle certain things,

But I'm not a partner.

You go with the job?

If you want me, Fitz.

Got some cigars here--

Oh.

Excuse me.

Here they are,
senator.

You needn't have
waited up for me, Horace.

I thought you might
require something, sir.

I'd like a drink.
Yes, sir.
Right away.

Fix one
for yourself too.
Thank you very much, sir.

I'd like you to drink
to my health, Horace.

I'm going
to be married.

Aye, indeed, sir?

Would it be
the tall lady, sir?

Hmm?
Oh, miss Augur. Yes.

Ah.
You're a fortunate man.

She'll make a fine mother
for your children.

There's more to marriage
than just having children,
you know, Horace.

Oh, indeed there is,
sir.

In riches and poverty,
sickness and health,

Love, honoring
and obeying.

She'll make you
a fine wife, sir.

It's a very important
decision,

Probably the most
important that a man
makes in his life.

Oh, indeed it is,
sir.

May I ask
what prompted you
to make it?

Well, one doesn't stop
to analyze one's behavior
when one's in love.

No, sir, but there must be
something about the tall lady...

That made you select her
as your partner for life.

Well, she's beautiful,
for one thing.
She is indeed, sir.

With a man's courage
and a man's brains.
Yes.

Is there anything wrong
with a woman's courage
and a woman's brains?

We won't discuss it
any further.

No, sir.

You have something
against her, Haven't you?
Me, sir? [ chuckles ]

No, sir, nothing at all,
at all.

No one's forcing you
to stay here and keep on
working for me, you know.

No, sir. After the wedding
I'll be looking
for another place.

You don't have to
make up your mind
right now, Horace.

You'll have no further need
for me after that, sir.

Will that be all, sir?

Yes, that'll be all.
Yes, sir.

Good night, Horace.
Good night yourself,
sir.

Oh. The saints
forgive me, sir.

I forgot to tell you
that I waxed the floor.
Yes, Horace.

It was very thoughtful
of you, Horace.

This is good, Fitz!
It's great!

I like this ad-lib finish.
I think it's just perfect
for the journalists club.

Sort of one newspaperman
to another.

How would it be if I put
my hands in my pockets?
You know, informal, homespun.

I wouldn't get too homespun.
You're liable to unravel.

Yeah.
Mustn't overdo it.

But this speech could be
one of the most important
in the campaign...

If we don't make
any mistakes.

You're certainly
right there, D.C.
Of course I'm right.

Don't you have
anything to do
this afternoon?

No. I'm all finished
for the day.

Finished for the day.

Well, this is
our Chance to recapture
the working press.

Well, if you don't have
any further suggestions
or criticism,

I'll see if I can get
that deathless document
mimeographed.

By the way,
I've arranged for you to sit
at the speaker's table tonight.

I wasn't planning to attend.
Well,
change your plan.

My agreement with you
doesn't cover the way
I spend my evenings.

In this case
it does.

Take it easy,
Fitz.

If these were
normal conditions
I wouldn't insist,

But you're a member
of this journalists club.

What'll your friends say
if you don't show up?

Assuming that I have
any friends left.
Ah, you're oversensitive.

There aren't 50 newspapermen
in this town who entirely agree
with their paper's policies.

Our relationship's a little
different, isn't it?
Sure, but this is politics.

Politics makes--
strange bedfellows.
I know, I know.

I Haven't been
sleeping very well
lately.

Well,
if I'm not complaining,
why should you?

Consider what Lincoln
had to put up with.
Here, have some of this.

Thank you.

There's a gentleman
to see you, sir.

Well, Bill,
you old son of a gun!
Hello, Fitz!

How are you?
It's good to see you!
Fine.

What brought you-- sit down.
Sit. Can I fix you a drink?
No. It's a little early.

How about a cigarette?
Oh, I keep forgetting.
You gave 'em up.

- What brought you to New York?
- The spectator is calling in
all its foreign bureau chiefs.

You know, consultation.
You live here, Fitz?

- Yeah.
- I see.

Oh, I'm not responsible
for the decoration.
A friend of mine did those.

But I'll be giving
the place up soon anyhow.
Sure, sure. I understand.

Pretty expensive
keeping a man, eh?

Huh?
Oh, I don't pay him.

- Oh?
- No, no. Augur.
Augur does it.

Augur. You're still
working for Augur.

Well, of course.

Look, fella, you don't
have to put it on with me.

What did you do?
Tell him where to head in?

Sure. Then he passed
the word around. I know.
Have you been drinking?

Fitz, I have return plane
reservations for Monday.
I've got some for you too.

You're going to Italy
for us.
Bill, I--

It's a break for me,
whatever happened.

Norah's cable arrived
just as I was leaving
for the airport in London.

Norah's cable?
Sure. She's a girl
in a million.

What did she say?
I got it right here.

I wired Bronson
and got his okay
to sign you.

I had no idea-- no idea
she'd do anything like this.
Like what?

She got it into her head
that I was broke.

I should have
told her the truth.
The truth?

Yes, I'm still working
for Augur, Bill.

You're--
yeah, of course.

[ groans ]
I should have known
it was too good to be true.

Gonna explain that
to Norah?

I should've done it before this,
but I've been busy and--
you'd better make it good.

I'll be on my way.

Let's get together
before you go back.
I'll see you tonight.

I'm going
to hear your boss.
Don't waste your time.

Why not? I hear
he makes a good speech.
Here, that's yours.

Oh, where can I
reach you, Bill?
The Nelson.

So long, Fitz.
Bye.

Oh.

Excuse me, sir.

The tall lady called, sir.
She wants you to take her
to the Jenison reception.

She said she'd
call back again, sir.

The tall lady, sir!
Oh, yes.

You talk to her, Horace. Tell
her I'm tied up or something.
Make it sound good, hmm?

Yes, sir.

[ chattering, laughing ]
(music) [ Irish jig ]

Stephen!

Stephen!
You came after all!
Yes. Bill Clark came to see me.

He's here?
Norah.

(music) [ continues ]

Now, uh, you say
that Bill is here?
Yes, Bill's here.

He came to see me
in my apartment,
and he offered me a job.

Oh, I'm so glad.
When'll you be coming back?
Well, listen, Norah, I--

What's the matter with you?
This is the second time.
Why don't you--

[ cheering ]

[ loud whistle ]

[ cheering continues ]

Norah? Norah!
Oh, Stephen.

Stephen Fitzgerald,
this is Terence Flaherty...

Of hook and ladder company 38,
the pride of the
New York fire department.

- Well, Mr. Flaherty.
How do you do?
- How do you do?

[ sniffing ]

What's the matter?

Do you
smell smoke?
Smoke?

Yes.
Back room perhaps, hmm?

Back room?
Yes. Definitely smell
smoke from someplace.

Might very well be back there.
I'd have a look if I were you.

[ both laughing ]

Come on. Let's try it
over here again.

Now look, tell me
about that job of Bill's.

Just what did you
say to him in your cable?
Oh! He got it then!

Yes, he got it then.
Oh. You'll forgive me
for that.

I had no right
to interfere in your affairs.

But, Stephen, it wrung my heart
to see you like that.
I hope I Haven't offended you.

You couldn't offend me
if you tried.

Welcome
to the party, sir!

I'm certainly glad
you were able to make it.

Here. Drape that
over your tonsils.
[ laughing ]

Norah, I have
a confession to make.
I have a job.

You have?
A very good job.

I'm well on the way
to being a very rich man.
You lied to me.

No, I didn't lie to you.
You did so.

Then it was the truth, all that
about the motorcars and drivers
and important appointments?

Yes. If it was the truth,
how could I be lying to you?

Don't try to
wriggle out of it.

Just go tell Terence Flaherty
that I'm not busy.

You're not angry,
are you, Norah?

Of course I'm not angry,
being made a fool out of
in broad daylight.

Well, I tried
to tell you that--
you did not!

There's no smoke
out there.

Well, you'd better
try upstairs.
Oh!

[ laughing ]

Oh, Stephen Fitzgerald,
you're a wicked
and deceitful man.

[ gasps ]
and me filling you up
with Irish stew.

Well, it was wonderful stew.
It was not. She puts
too much flour in the gravy.

But I'm glad you got
what you wanted from life.
[ cheering, applause ]

(music) [ ballad, introduction ]

(music) the pale Moon
was rising (music)

(music) above the green mountain (music)

(music) the sun was declining (music)

(music) beneath the blue sea (music)

(music) as I strayed
with my love (music)

(music) to the pure
Crystal fountain (music)

(music) that stands in (music)

(music) the beautiful vale (music)

(music) of tralee (music)

(music) she was lovely (music)

(music) and fair (music)

(music) as the Rose
of the Summer (music)

(music) yet 'twas not
her beauty (music)

Ah, it's a lovely song.
(music) [ continues ]

You won't be
going back home soon?

Oh, I have my passage
on the steamer tomorrow.

But you've only
been here a week.
But my business is done with.

There's no reason to stay.

But, you know, there's--
there's so many things that
I wanted to talk to you about.

(music) that made me love Mary (music)

Do you still smell smoke,
Mr. Fitzgerald?
Why, Terence Flaherty!

Certainly.
Don't you?

[ guests screaming,
chattering ]

Now, Stephen--
now stop it!

[ groans ]

Stephen!
Now look here--

Leave him alone, honey!
Leave him alone!

Oh, no, you don't.
Now, Stephen,
you'll not fight anymore.

[ screaming continues ]
ste-- Stephen!

(music) [ ballad continues ]

Stephen. Oh, Stephen,
are you all right?

This is terrible.
I'm so sorry.

Speak to me.
Open your eyes.

Will somebody please
get him out of here now.

Oh, Stephen.
Oh!

(music) Mary (music)

(music) the Rose of (music)

(music) tralee (music)

Stephen. Stephen,
it was all my fault.

[ groans ]

Oh, Stephen.
Praise be, you're alive.

Oh, darlin'.

[ groans ]
nice-- nice friends you have.

Now, don't be saying
anything against them.

Norah, I--
oh, you mustn't move.
Your poor head.

No, I'm all right.
I have to go.

But you should
rest for a little.
I'm late as it is.

Uh--

I'll see you home.

Good night,
Cornelius.
Good night, child.

God keep step
with you.

I live here, Stephen.

Good-bye, Norah.

Good-bye? Why, I was hoping
you'd see me off
on the steamer tomorrow.

I'd like to, but I--

I'm going to the country
for the weekend...
With my fianc�e.

I'm being married
in a month.

I wish you happiness,
Stephen.

Good-bye.

[ tapping ]

[ tapping continues ]

[ tapping continues ]

Good evening, sir.

Perhaps you can
explain this to me.

'tis a bit
of an old pebble, sir.

A half an hour ago
that was a coin
from your pot of gold.

What sort of wild talk is that?
You know very well
what sort of talk that is.

May I ask
what's on your mind, sir?

The truth, Horace.
I want the truth.
Keep your distance, Fitzgerald!

Away he went!

[ grunting ]
let me go.
Now I got ya.

Come clean now.
I don't know
what you're talking about.

Oh, you don't, eh?

What about
this shoe, huh?

[ sighs ]
take your hands off me,
Fitzgerald.

I'll be happy to give you
any information you require.

You are the leprechaun,
aren't you?

And-- and I'm crazy.

I've been crazy ever since
that first night in Ireland.

I'll answer your questions
in turn.

I am...
What you say I am.

The term, perhaps,
is not quite the best usage.

As to your
mental condition,

'tis true you're a bit
on the weak-minded side,

But you're as sane
as you'll ever be.

Aren't you a little
large for a leprechaun?

That's a page in me family
history we won't go into,
if you don't mind.

I'm parched from all
the exercise you've given me.

You mind if I
have a drink?

Do you mind, sir?

You brought Norah
over here, didn't you?

No. You brought her here
yourself, Fitzgerald,

Long ago, in your mind.

Her physical presence
alters nothing.

What are you trying to do,
ruin my life?

Let's discuss the matter
calmly, Fitzgerald.

Do you mind?

You must believe me when I
tell you that I was prompted
by the noblest of motives--

Simple gratitude
and affection for yourself.

It was for that reason
that I left me native waterfall
to come here and dwell in your--

In your cold,
inhospitable city.

And I don't mind
telling you,

I'm a little bit
homesick.

My nose itches
for the smell of peat,

And me eyes water
for the sight
of a blackthorn in bloom.

'tis sad indeed
that I've been unable
to complete me mission...

And that I must
leave you in failure.

But I didn't
ask you to come.

To be sure you didn't.

But then, you don't always
wait for an invitation...

To follow the brave music
of a distant drum.

You see,
I've learned to like you.

Still, I suppose
I must be philosophical.

There will be
other centuries to come.

[ chuckles ]
and other young men...

With a nose
for treasure.

I offered you gold.

'tis not my fault
that you prefer a pebble.

Horace, I--

I've tried to give you,
as sincerely as I can,

My view of the issues
of the campaign.

Not that I expect you
all to agree with me.

Frankly, I'd be
a little worried
if you did,

As long as a good, healthy
disagreement is the Essence
of a free press.

I hope you won't be too hard
on me. Remember, I used to be
an honest newspaperman myself.

[ all chuckling ]
off the record,
I wish I still were.

Well, I'd like to make
a little announcement.

If I'm lucky enough
to win the election,

I intend to resign
from Augur publications.

I've given a good deal
of thought...

To the selection of the man
who will take my place.

I didn't have to look far.

For the past couple of months,
I've been honored...

To work with one of the best
newspapermen of our time.

You all know him
as a first-rate reporter...

And a whale
of a good fella.

Steve Fitzgerald!

[ Augur ]
come on up here!

[ applause subsides ]

[ guests chuckling ]

Go on,
say something, Fitz.

Well, I'm-- I'm very grateful
to Mr. Augur for his--
his very flattering offer.

But I can't accept.

In the first place,
I wasn't cut out
for the job.

And in the second place,

Mr. Augur should have
someone in charge
of his publications...

Who agrees with him
on the issues.

Is this on the record, Fitz?
Can we quote you?

- Well, I--
- what are your own plans, Fitz?

I-- I Haven't any.

I Haven't any except...

To sit under a waterfall
with an old friend of mine.

[ murmuring, chuckling ]

Fitz, come back.
Fitz!

[ murmuring, chattering ]
give us some more,
Will ya, Fitz?

Just a moment!
We're all here!
How about a statement?

Mr. Augur,
do you have any--

You're seriously leaving?
You can tell us
more than this!

[ all asking questions
simultaneously ]

Now, wait a minute.
Wait a minute.
Wait a minute, fellas.

I've said enough.
You heard it all.

- Any Chance
you'll change your mind?
- I'm resigning now, for good.

What about
the engagement?
Is it on or off?

I'm afraid that's
up to miss Augur.

[ reporter ]
how about that,
miss Augur?

Are you gonna share
that waterfall?

I don't think
I'm invited.

But even if I am,
as Mr. Fitzgerald
would say,

I'm afraid I wasn't
cut out for the job.

Good-bye, Fitz.

Good-bye, Frances.

Good-bye.

[ murmuring,
chattering continue ]

Hmm?
It's well-written, Fitz.

But I don't agree
with a word of it.

What's wrong with it?

Anyone who knows a thing
about conditions in Italy--
I was there. Were you?

Oh, I should have
gone myself, I know.
All right, all right.

You don't like it, I'll
turn it over to D.C. Augur,

Now that he's safely back
in the publishing business.

Who said
I didn't like it?

We'll run it
as a series.

The usual rates.

Are you two gonna
sit here all night
arguing?

It's this pigheaded
husband of yours, Norah.

He has no respect
for my gray hairs.
He's getting an Augur complex.

Don't you want
a nightcap, Bill?
No. I'm going to bed.

Good night, Taedy.
Good night,
Mr. Fitz.

Come on, honey.
Taedy, just leave that
bottle on the table there.

I had no intention
of touching it,
I can assure you.

[ clears throat ]

[ gasps ]

You first.

Good night, Bill.
Good night, Bill.

Good night.
If you want anything,
just sing out.

Thanks.
I want a wife like Norah.
There aren't any.

If he gets altogether
unmanageable,
I'll remember that.

Bill!
[ gasps ]

What's the idea?

Oh.
[ chuckling ]
oh, it's you.

What were you doing
with the bottle?
Shh! Shh-shh!

It's for an old friend of mine,
just in case he needs something
to keep out the cold, you know.

He--

Good night.

Good night.
Good night.

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