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Here we are.

Open,

kind, do what we're kind.

Making it go, making it grow.

Together, we're going to find our way.

Together, taking the time each day.

To learn all about those things you just can't find.

Two silver spoons together.

do that to me.

I'll call a repairman.

No, not so fast, honey.

Oh, no.

What do you mean, oh, no?

Well, it's just that whenever you try to fix things, you become obsessed.

Obsessed? Isn't that a little strong?

Well, I was going to say, what though?

Hey, Kate, what's going on?

The dishwasher broke and your father is fixing it.

I don't see what's so funny.

Dad's a very handy man to have around.

Well... Didn't he invent most of the products for Eddie Toys?

Yeah, but Rick... And doesn't that involve building and developing complex

models for mass production?

Uh, frankly, I think my dad can do whatever he sets his mind to. How much

want? Eleven bucks.

But I'll settle for eight. I'm running a little low this week.

Where have I heard that before?

Last week. Only then he settled for six.

You know what?

Maybe you ought to do what other kids your age do when they're running short.

Ask for a bigger allowance?

No, get a job.

A job? Edward, he's still going to school.

Yeah, I'm still going to school.

I'm not talking about a job job. I'm talking just about a part -time job

school on the weekends.

You know, sometimes, son, I think I've made life too easy for you, you know? I

haven't really prepared you for the real world.

Dad, you're not going to tell me how far you had to walk to school again.

Oh, there's nothing wrong with that story.

A little long, maybe.

Kate? Yeah?

I'll tell you what. Tomorrow morning, I'll talk to personnel. We'll see if we

can get you something at Eddie Toys, huh?

Well, that would be nepotism.

What's nepotism?

Well, showing favoritism to relatives.

Oh, do you mean like when Dad made you president of the company?

No,

no, son.

No,

you see, that's completely different. See, Kate...

Was qualified. She's very, very, very qualified.

You know, they just opened up a new fast food store at the mall. Chicken on a

string. I think it would be just right for you.

Oh, come on, guys.

I'm not going to work at a place where I have to wear chicken feathers.

Look, if I have to get a job, I can be much better than that.

Thank you very much.

Job's taken, kid.

Are you sure?

Am I sure?

What do I look like, an idiot?

It's just that I've been looking every day for the last week.

That long, huh?

Hey, wait a minute.

They might be hiring next door.

At the bikini shop?

No, the shoe store.

Shoe store.

So, when I heard you were hiring, I rushed right down because this is

I've always wanted to do.

Really?

You've had experience in the shoe business?

Are you kidding?

I've been wearing them for 16 years.

Do you make jokes like that often?

No, sir, never. That was the first time. I'm sorry.

Good. Of course, you have references.

References? Yes, from your last job.

Someone who can attest to your qualifications, your character,

Oh, oh, um, well, Edward Stratton.

Stratton. And what did you do for Mr. Stratton?

I was his son.

I mean, I am his son.

And he pays you for this?

No, no, he pays me to take out the trash, rake the leaves, wash his car.

sorry, I'm looking for someone a little older, someone with more maturity,

experience. I'll work for under minimum wage.

You're hired.

Morning, Dad.

Hey, son.

Dad, what's the best way to get a promotion?

Well, in the immortal words of your grandfather, you have to earn it.

Well, let's say you've earned it, but your boss doesn't notice.

Well, then you've got to take the bull by the horns.

Or in your case, the shoe horns.

Yeah, it's because you work in it. Yeah, come on, no jokes, okay?

I'm sorry.

Well, what I meant is, son, sometimes you've got to be blunt. If you want to

a promotion, you've got to ask for it.

That's right.

And you know something else? What?

I'm not only going to get that promotion, I'm going to demand a raise.

Yeah, why not?

Yeah. How much do you think I should ask for? Well, whatever his first offer is.

Yeah? Take it and say thank you.

Thank you. That'll show him.

Morning. Morning. All right.

Finally. I fixed it. I hope so.

finished with that display. Where are those 7A? Got them. What about the

alligators? There they are.

Not bad, not bad. Thank you. Uh, sir, there's something I've been meaning to

you all morning.

Yes?

Well, when you first hired me as a stock boy, you said it would be temporary,

and eventually you were going to move me up to salesman.

So?

So, I was wondering when eventually might be.

I'll get back to you on that.

Eventually.

But, sir, I'm ready. I really am. Because I've been watching you very

for the last three weeks. You're the best.

I've been studying under the master.

Oh, that's good.

That's very good.

But, sir, I'm ready. I'm serious. Just give me a chance. Let me show you what I

can do.

I'll tell you what.

If you can sell whoever just walked in the door, I'll try out on the floor.

Oh, thank you, sir. You're not going to regret this.

Had to come downtown and get this part for the dishwasher. She thought she

want to get something to eat.

Sit.

What? Sit down and buy some shoes.

I don't need any shoes.

Yes, you do, Dad. My entire career is in your hands.

This is for the salesman's job.

How nice of you to ask. Well, what do you recommend?

Well, in a casual shoe, these loafers are an excellent choice. Great

construction, superb support.

This color goes with anything.

Well, I'll buy them.

Don't you want to try them on first?

Good idea.

You know, you're very good.

Let me see.

You look like a ten and one half Charlie.

Amazing. Why, that's incredible.

Fine young man you've got there.

Sir,

I took the liberty of bringing out another pair of shoes. I thought you

find them amusing.

Amusing.

See, I was right.

Well, you think of everything.

Guys, I can't remember when I've had a better salesperson than you.

Let's not lay it on so thick, okay?

Here you go.

Slip it in. There you go.

Oh, very, very handsome.

What do you think?

Well, I don't know. Maybe something a little sportier. It's perfect.

I'll take it for what it is. It's perfect.

You won't be sorry, sir.

We're also running a sale on slippers.

Hey, I do need some slippers. I know.

I mean, every man of distinction has got to have a pair of those slippers.

Well, I'll take them.

I'll take them all.

Well, it certainly has been a pleasure serving a customer who appreciates

quality. Oh, thank you.

Look, you're going to need some brushes and polish to go with those loafers.

Odor eaters, too.

Right you are.

Add them up.

Maureen, please ring up this gentleman.

Well? It's been a pleasure serving you, sir. Oh, the pleasure is all mine.

Come back again and see us. I certainly will, and I'll ask for you.

What's your name again?

Rick. Rick.

Well?

Not bad, not bad.

Oh, come on. Do I get to sell?

Okay, okay, you can. Oh, thank you. Thank you very much, sir. Can I have my

lunch now?

Why not? You've earned it. Hey, take 20 minutes.

Come on, Dad, let's go to work.

Oh,

look at my hands.

Don't worry, honey. After tonight, you'll never have to do dishes again.

We're getting paper plates?

Hey, guys, guess what?

What? Potter gave me a raise.

Oh. Really?

Yep. Bumped me up to minimum wage.

Congratulations, especially since you two almost blew it the other day.

Well, I'm very proud of you, son. And tomorrow, I think he's going to promote

to full -time salesman. I'll be making more on commission than I'm making on

salary. Terrific.

All right.

I am done.

Care to try it?

No, I've already had my shower this morning.

Rick. I'm sorry, Dad. I've got things to do.

Suit yourselves.

Dad?

Hello? Can I help you?

Yes.

Do you think that these shoes match my toenail polish?

I'm sorry, what was that question again?

My toes.

Can you match them?

Oh, your toes. Oh, absolutely.

Well, do you have these in a size five?

If I don't, I'll go make some.

Rick. Yes, sir.

I want to talk to you.

Pardon me, sir? Well, there's something I've been meaning to talk to you about

for a while.

Oh, yeah?

Well, you know, we've been getting a little busy around here, so I've decided

could use a new salesman.

You're not going to be sorry, sir.

That's why I hired Jerry.

He's the new salesman? That's right. That way you can go back to running the

stockroom. You were doing a terrific job.

Don't worry. I'll keep you at minimum wage.

But what about all the sales commissions?

Oh, yes. Thanks for reminding me.

Would you explain to Jerry how to figure out his commission?

Good luck, Jerry.

I won't let you down, Uncle Perry.

Uncle?

You still want to fix it yourself?

Oh, come on, Kate. Look at it this way. If the lights hadn't gone out, we'd have

never found out the flashlight doesn't work.

So now what are you going to do?

Get some new batteries.

No.

About the dishwasher.

Honey, don't worry. I'll take care of it.

Hey, hey.

Take it easy on the door, huh?

Yeah, there's only so much your father can fix.

You didn't get that salesman's job?

No. Dad, I was the victim of nefutism.

No, that's nepotism. No, no, Kate, this was nefutism.

Potter made his nephew the new salesman.

Ooh, I'd be mad, too, if I were in your shoes.

Please, Kate, I don't ever, ever want to hear the word shoes.

You know, there is a bright side to this, son.

What? Well, this kind of thing happens all the time in the real world, and now

you're getting a chance to experience it firsthand.

Huh? I think what your father means is that it's good for you to find out that

life is not always fair.

Kate, I found that out when Dad wouldn't raise my allowance.

So what are you going to do now? What do you think I'm going to do, guys? I'm

going to quit.

You could do that, or... Dad, is this the quitters never win speech?

No, but if this one doesn't work, I'll try that one.

Look, Rick, you know, if you hang in there, you'll probably get the next

promotion. How?

Dad, I've been demoted back to the stockroom.

Well, there's bound to be other opportunities, and that's what this game

about, seizing the opportunity.

It's got a point, Rick.

You've got to be in the right place at the right time.

Of course, if you don't think you can take it.

Hey, I can take it.

You sure?

I can take anything they dish out.

Please, I don't ever, ever want to hear the word dish.

You missed the spot.

I can't take this. What was that? I said thank you for pointing it out.

Look, kid, if you don't like working... Yeah.

You see that woman over there?

How could I miss her?

That is Mrs. Winslow.

Now, when I'm at the bank, you make sure she gets the aid treatment.

Don't worry, Yonk. Her feet are in good hands.

You better shape up, Junior.

Mrs. Winslow, how are you? I'm Jerry.

Can I be of service to you? Yes, thank you. I'm looking for something in a

slingback.

Slingback. Right.

Yeah. How about these?

That's a boot.

I knew that.

Just testing.

Do you think you could pick up a few of these?

Good health is so hard to find, Mrs. Winslow.

May I suggest our new snakeskin and slingback?

It would go great with that bag of yours.

They can sling back.

Yes, that sounds splendid, young man.

I thought you'd like that.

You'll just sit down. I'll take your measurements.

No, that won't be necessary.

I'm a perfect size 9 triple E.

Got that? 9 triple E.

Right -o, Jer.

Let's move it. Mrs. Winslow doesn't have all day.

Was that size nine?

Yeah, nine, like your IQ.

And get the lead out, huh?

Get the lead out, huh?

Wait a minute.

First, you take size six shoes and put them in nine bucks.

Allow me.

Snog, are you sure you have the right size?

Uh, yep, 9 triple E. But don't worry, Mrs. Winslow, it's soft leather. They

stretch to your feet.

Here we go.

Oh, watch it!

Are you sure you're a size 9, not a 19?

Oh, no, I never... Please, lady, would you work with me here, huh?

Push, push!

Mrs.

Winslow, are you all right?

Hey, what about me?

No, I...

This is the rudest, most arrogant, most obnoxious salesman I have ever met. That

won't work here, lady.

I'm family.

You're fired.

What? Wait a minute. I'm sure we could work this out. I just did.

You can have anything you want in the store. Oh, Perry.

I'll just take it out of his last paycheck.

What?

of little fate.

Listen to that baby hum.

Music to your ears, huh?

All fixed.

Did you get a warranty with the new machine?

Of course.

Well, the store called this morning and they wanted to know if someone would be

home for delivery.

Well, we're only using this until I get the other one fixed.

How would it work?

I was promoted back to salesman.

Really?

Congratulations.

Thanks. Well, see?

Decided to take me up on my advice about seizing the opportunity, huh?

Yeah, I seized the opportunity, all right.

And you were in the right place at the right time, right?

Right.

Well, so you got your promotion. Don't you feel great?

Dad, I got Jerry fired.

You what?

Dad, I got him fired. I sabotaged him.

How? It doesn't matter. I just did.

And I knew what I was doing when I did it. But I did it anyway.

Now I feel miserable.

Well, I should think you would.

So would I.

And now that I've told you two, I feel much better.

Hold it.

Are you going to give me another talk?

It's my life.

I'm all done, sir.

Could I have my check now?

Not so fast.

Oh,

I'll get that.

Well, looks all right.

Thank you, sir.

Sir, there's something I've got to tell you.

What is it?

It's about what happened to Jerry.

Yes?

Well, you see, it wasn't exactly his fault.

What do you mean?

The reason he couldn't get that shoe on Mrs. Winslow is because I purposely

substituted a smaller size.

You mean you deliberately got him fired?

You could say that.

I can't tell you how shocked I am.

I know.

But I must admit I find your honesty refreshing.

You do?

It's not every day you can find an employee with this kind of integrity.

Well, that's very, very true.

I must say.

I'm impressed.

Thank you, sir.

Does this mean you'll be keeping me as a salesman? Oh, I'd love to if it weren't

for Myron.

Who's Myron?

Another nephew.

Of course, he's not as likable as Jerry.

How do I get rid of this one?

Drive a stake through his heart?

Come on, work.

Something wrong?

Wrong?

Nothing's wrong.

Nothing.

Everything's working just fine.

No, it isn't.

Keep away.

Can't give... Keep away.

Guys, I did it. I'm a free man.

What are you talking about?

I quit. A better paying job opened up. This time I start in sales.

Oh, that's fantastic. Well, congratulations.

Where are you working? Yeah.

Anyone for chicken on a string?