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I guess you ain't got just what I want.

That's just what I want.

That's very sweet. That's an import.

Please send it up special. This afternoon.

C.O.D.

635 Riverside Drive.

And have the messenger wait if I'm a little late.

Thank you.

Hello.

I got to rest my dogs a little.

I been on them all day long and half the time some carpet is on them too.

So you find things hard in the hardware department?

Hardware is part of my shadowy past. But the future looks bright and shiny.

I suppose you had everything fixed.

Yes, ma'am. My friend Mr Finkelwald is doing alright by our little Georgine.

Finkelwald? That old Palooka.

Hey, he's not too old to have ideas.

What department is he putting you in?

The Cane Department. - What's so swell about that?

It means no more carpenters.

In the Cane Department, I'm a cinch to meet nothing but gentlemen.

You'll have a good chance to meet some crippled old men.

Yeah? Maybe I should pick out a nice strong crutch and send it up to you.

They tell me you fall over easily.

Hello, Hon. Hello, Edna.

Say, maybe if we get a raise we can buy a new percolator for the old homestead?

I hope so.

Where are you going Buster, 'Jewelry'? - 'Ready To Wear', I hope.

You won't get more there than you're getting now.

But there's a commission there. And a future.

You think you'll be a big buyer and take trips to Europe every year?

Don't think she won't, either.

Say, she'll be riding those leviathans when we're still riding the subway.

I suppose you've got somebody fixing your future for you too?

No.

No-one has anything to do with my future but myself.

As long as I just have myself to look after, I'll do alright.

Alright, girls. Line up.

Now.

Before mentioning the various promotions and transfers.

I want to express the appreciation of the Mayfield Company ..

For your hearty support during the past year.

And ask you to consider these .. promotions.

A reward for your loyalty .. and hard work.

Now.

Now snap into it, girls.

And go to your departments as I call your assignments.

Clerks 1203, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

1806.

2210.

Millinery.

1161, 3, 5 and 6.

1402 and 3. The Stockroom.

Alright. Come girls. Snap into it. Snap into it.

1404.

1404. Infants Wear.

1492 and 3. Lace.

1123, 4, 5 and 6.

Gloves.

Alright, that's all.

616.

Plumbing Supplies.

You should squawk? Look at me with sinks and bowls and washbasins and ..

Etcetera.

What kind of a man am I going to meet there?

What are you going to do about it?

I'm going to find the Finkelwald and bust a pot right over his head.

Looks like I'll never get away from plumbing.

Working there by day and scrubbing here at night.

My life goes by in bathrooms.

Ha.

Sounds like a song, don't it?

Say, Finky and I are pals again.

Did I tell you what I figured out about him?

Hey, Bus. Asleep?

No.

You know why Finky put me in Plumbing and not in Gents?

Are you listening?

Sure.

I got it all doped out.

He's jealous.

Who?

Finky.

It's why he double-crossed me in Gents.

He's afraid of the cane and spats trade, see.

But he knows I couldn't go for the kind of men you meet in plumbing.

You ought to have Infant's Wear.

Women, all day long.

You wouldn't know there was a man in the world.

Don't be a sap.

There's a man at the back of every purchase in that department.

Gee, I feel bad for those women.

Some of them are only kids.

Guessing whether to choose blue or pink.

Poor things. Pretending they're brave and happy.

Well, maybe they are.

How can they be when they may die?

Georgine, it's terrible.

For the love of ..

Say .. you're not having one, are you?

Idiot.

Don't until we get a bigger apartment anyway.

There's hardly room enough for me. And a baby ..?

What I said is the truth.

I know because I killed my mother.

You what?

Right.

I mean Mama died when I was born.

That ain't your fault, honey.

My Grandpa was struck by lightning.

Yeah, but it does happen.

Sure it does and sure it doesn't.

Look at me. My old lady had six.

Yes. And what did it get her?

I like that, you egg.

Say, she's got me. That's enough out of you, young lady.

And I know this.

If kids could get me out of Plumbing, I'd have triplets tomorrow.

[ Telephone ]

Hello?

Hello Elmer.

Fine. How are you?

Sorry I missed you at the store.

I was up in the shipping department. When I came upstairs you'd gone.

If you've nothing on for Saturday night.

I'd like to take you to the Flowerland and dance.

Thanks, Elmer. But really ..

We'd love to go, Elmer.

Is that you, Georgine?

Sure.

Sure. We'd be glad to have you.

When? Saturday night?

Sure.

Who will you get for me?

I hadn't thought about that, Georgine.

Let me see.

I might be able to get Wally Dennis.

No, you don't know him. He's a swell friend of mine from uptown.

I'll leave it up to you. I just love a blind date.

But on second thoughts, I don't think he'd like you very well.

I don't mean that. I mean maybe you wouldn't like him.

Only Elmer .. don't bring a plumber.

Alright Georgine. I'll try to get Wally Dennis.

Bye.

Say, you want to grab off a swell guy like Elmer and stop being so moody.

He's daffy about you.

The only thing I want to grab off is a load of sleep. I'm dead.

And stop reading these screwy books.

I want to get someplace. I want to be somebody.

You don't see Peggy Joyce reading no merchandising books, and she's somebody.

Her merchandise is the kind that sells on sight.

"This program comes to you through the courtesy of the Oakum Plumbing Company."

Ah.

Those plumbers even follow me to bed.

Please. Don't be so conceited.

Oh .. oh!

What is it?

There goes my last panties.

Well.

Now what are you going to do?

Keep off of step ladders.

That's the last pack I've got of your brand.

When you stock up, give me a buzz.

So long, Wally. I'm going to a movie.

Wait a minute until I glimpse this blind date.

I may be with you.

Yeah, I'm with you, boys.

If that's the dame he's dancing with, the other must be worse.

It's a blind date but I'm not that blind.

Look, Wally. Is that hot?

Ain't that something?

That's good enough to keep me here all evening.

It's a cinch she can't be picked up. - Yeah?

I got ten bucks that says I can dance with her.

You're on.

Thanks, honey.

Pardon me, but seeing as our mutual acquaintances seem to have failed us ..

May I introduce myself?

You're Mr Dennis?

I'm so glad you came. Elmer is dancing.

Let's not worry about Elmer.

Let's .. let's think about how swell you and me and this music go together.

Well, at least the music is swell.

It ought to be.

A friend of mine wrote it.

So you're 'Buster', huh? - Uhuh.

And you belong to Elmer? Say it ain't so, baby. Say it ain't so.

It ain't, mister. It ain't.

Whose little girl are you then, huh? - Nobody's.

Nobody's? - No.

Nobody's sweetheart now? - No.

Never mind, little girl. Don't cry.

Old doctor Wally will fix all that. - Are you a doctor?

A heart specialist.

Let me feel your pulse.

It's too slow. For love at first sight.

No love at first sight? - No.

Second sight? - No.

Hey, don't you believe in love at all?

You must be married.

Okay baby. You and me.

You're pretty sure of yourself, aren't you?

I wish I was half as sure of you. I will be the next time we meet.

I don't think I like you. You're much too fresh.

Don't let that bother you. I think you're swell.

Elmer and Georgine are waiting. We'd better go.

Lady, you've an awful lot to learn. But I'll fix that.

You know this world is just full of little girls I helped to educate.

Sorry Professor, but I graduated a long time ago.

Honey, there's nothing like a postgraduate course.

Please, Mr Dennis.

Here, play this one will you?

Sister, I'll give you a dollar to keep playing that until I tell you to stop.

I hope it's not love.

Come on, take it. Don't ask questions.

I .. I work better with music.

Don't you just love babies?

Yes. I'm just crazy about the little dears.

Shall I charge him as usual? - If you will, please.

What you doing here?

I told you ..

You and me and this tune go swell together.

You'll have to leave.

I am a customer. - You are not.

A prospective customer.

Alright. What do you want?

Something nice in lingerie.

You know, baby's lingerie.

Or if you prefer we'll start with something higher ..

Something in 'Hats'.

Bonnets? Age please?

Just a minute.

Six months.

There. There is a lovely model.

Two of those please. They're twins.

Now aged .. fifteen months.

Three of those. Triplets.

Aged two years .. - For triplets?

Do you run an orphan asylum?

Certainly not. I wouldn't get up this early for any children except my own.

Why not bring your wife and let her pick them out?

I'm not married.

These are from my Hope Chest.

Look at that.

You know, what this country needs is more young men with ..

Never mind. I'll let you know about that at lunch.

Oh yes?

Perhaps not all. Maybe I'd better save a few of the details for dinner.

What about breakfast?

I am easily persuaded. - Can I be of any assistance?

No. No thanks.

I'll take those with me. - The twelve dollars, please.

I'll see you Monday.

That will be just swell as I won't be here. I'm going on vacation.

Great. Where you going? - Wouldn't you like to know.

Sure. That's why I asked you.

I'm very busy. Someone needs me.

And I'm that somebody.

Hello. - Hello.

What's the matter with you?

I never worked as hard in my life as I have on this vacation.

I'll be glad to get back to the store for a rest.

I won't. I think it's gorgeous up here.

I'm so sore from riding horseback with old Finky I can't sit down.

My feet are so sore I can't stand up.

All I can do is lay down.

After all, I've got to think of my reputation.

Say .. what's the basket of dainties for?

Going into the woods to play Little Red Riding Hood?

Wally and I are going on a hike.

Finky and I are going on a little hike too.

About sixteen miles.

He used to be a floor walker and he's sure having a floor walker's holiday.

Darling, are you doing it for love?

No, I'm doing it for hate.

Hate?

Yes, I hate plumbers.

If I keep on being nice to Finky he's going to get me out of that department.

Say.

Speaking of hiking for love, how about you and that Wally guy?

Don't be a nut. We're not in love with each other.

No? - No.

I suppose he just followed you up here because he likes the fresh air?

Yes.

He's stopping over at the hotel because he likes the fresh vegetables.

Yes.

He's not in love with you? - No.

You're not in love with him? - No.

You just go around with him because you like his collars.

Don't be silly.

You know, I don't believe in falling in love.

I don't believe in walking either, but I'm going on a hike with Fink.

Don't worry about me.

There is one hike I'll never take.

That long one down the church aisle with the veil.

Goodbye darling. I'll see you later.

Hey.

Look out for the grasshoppers.

Wally.

Wally.

Hey, what time is it? Am I late?

Oh no .. just an hour or so.

I'm sorry honey, I was up all night.

What happened?

I got into a poker game with some of the boys and didn't turn in until daybreak.

Hurry up, will you?

Say, bring your records and Victrola. I've got the lunch.

Gee, it's been a swell two weeks.

You're awful sweet, Wally.

I didn't like you at first. I couldn't stand your freshness.

But I was all wrong. That's just a pose with you.

Then give us a kiss.

With pleasure.

That's a mighty poor brand for this day and age.

What kind would you like, sir?

Send over some samples. What kind you got?

Well, I have animal, mineral and vegetable.

Animal?

That's a puppy dog. - No more zoo. What next?

Eskimo.

Listen lady, I want a kiss. Not a kid's toy.

Alright.

There you are. A kiss with respect.

How about a little affection?

Affection?

It's getting warmer, but ..

Here, shoot at this.

How was that? - No technique.

They can do better than that in movies. Come on, Gable. Get hot.

Wally, don't.

Don't, Wally.

Well, kid.

What are we going to do?

I don't know.

I do. We're going to cut out this monkey business and get married.

You're not going to turn me down? - No, Wally. But ..

I didn't want to get married. - Neither did I, but ..

I'm crazy about you.

I'm crazy about you too.

I never thought I'd fall.

I always wanted to make something of myself. Be somebody.

Here's your big opportunity to make something out of me.

That's a job and no kidding.

Come on, Bus. We'll have fun.

My firm is ..

Is sending me to a new territory in a few months. We'll have plenty of money.

We'll have a regular honeymoon, huh?

How about it, baby?

Come on. Say 'yes', will you?

We'll be awfully happy, Bus.

Ah, Georgine.

Isn't this wonderful?

Isn't this invigorating?

Yeah.

But after we get there, where are we?

Oh my dogs.

Come on, Georgine. This is great.

Yeah.

It's wonderful. I'm enjoying myself.

Finky.

I'm all in.

Let's sit down and rest.

Sit down.

There is something I want to say to you, Miss Hicks.

'Georgine', if I may. - Yes, Finky?

It's been my dream for a long, long time.

I'm ..

I'm building a house, Georgine.

Oh Finky.

Just a little nest in the country.

And.

There's something I want to ask you.

What?

These are the plans for the little nest, Georgine.

And I want your advice.

On the most important room in the house.

Oh Finky.

You.

You made a mountain goat out of me just to ask me that?

Georgine.

Yeah, well I don't.

I don't either. Are you going?

Yeah. I hate to, but I must see this bird on business.

Here's some dough. Do some shopping, will you?

I'm going to do all that back home.

Run along darling. Don't worry about me. I'll write to the girls.

What will you tell them?

That I'm the happiest girl this side of paradise.

Goodbye, sweet. - Bye, honey.

Well, that's that.

Gee, it's two o'clock in Caliente right now.

Yes. And it's midnight in Japan.

Say, how much money you got?

I've got plenty, darling.

How much?

Seventy dollars or so.

Why? - I'm broke. That's all.

Broke? - Flat.

I can hock something, I guess.

Martie Happ.

Who is Martie?

Why, Wally Dennis.

Did you lose your money gambling?

A guy can't expect to win all the time.

What do you mean, all the time?

Well, every day. - You mean you gamble every day?

Sure. How do you think I get my dough?

Your salary, of course.

Haven't you got a salary? - Sure. When I win.

But you don't depend on that for a living, do you?

Wally, haven't you got a job at all?

No.

I lied to you, honey. I make my money gambling.

Oh.

Are you mad?

Don't worry, honey. I'll win next time.

Gee, Hon.

I was so happy, Wally.

Everything was going to be so swell.

Now it's all gone. - It will still be swell, Bus.

No it won't, Wally. You lied to me.

You even married me on a lie.

Now that ruins everything.

I know I lied to you, but I wanted you so much I'd do anything to get you.

I didn't have a job like I said, but ..

I had plenty of money and I knew I'd get more.

You see, I've always been lucky.

When I got you, it was the biggest break of my life.

I had the most wonderful girl in the world.

I just wanted to get her everything and make her happy.

I didn't think anything could stop me.

Swell clothes like that, honey.

Those are the kind of things you ought to have.

I couldn't get them for you on any old $30-a-week job.

Don't you see I had to take chances?

I played for the biggest stake in my life, honey.

I was gambling for your happiness.

With a girl like you I just couldn't plug along year after year ..

Never getting anywhere and always just hoping.

I thought that would kill our love.

I only wanted you to be happy.

I thought if I got you everything you wanted you'd be happy.

I didn't think just because I got it by gambling it would make you unhappy.

I didn't think I was taking a chance on losing you.

Gee baby, I lied to you to get you but ..

I'll do anything now to keep you and make you happy.

I know I've four-flushed but ..

I doubted you'd give me a tumble if I didn't show you a good time.

Wally, I don't want a good time. I just want to be safe.

Alright. I guess work won't hurt me.

I know a pal who'll give me a job selling.

How's that? I promise to get a regular job.

On your word of honor? - On my word of honor.

Alright. Alright, look.

Look, here's twenty.

20 - 40 - 60.

75 dollars. Here.

Go down and pay the bill and get two tickets for tonight's train.

Where to, lady? - Home and a job.

You're the boss.

[ Buzzer ]

Georgie. - Buster.

Hail the bride. Married three months and still smiling.

Honestly, Hon. It's been wonderful.

It must have been wonderful the way you two have kept to yourselves.

Hmm .. this is a pretty classy joint.

Where's the bunch? - They'll be a minute.

Say, I thought you were bringing Finky.

He'll be here later. He's working.

Wait a minute. There is somebody now.

Hello Elmer. - Hello Buster.

Hello Edna.

Hello.

Garbo is in again.

Come on in, Edna. Come in. The party isn't in the hall you know.

Give me your hat and coat. Shut the door, Elmer.

Hello.

Here's a little present for you, Buster.

Thanks, Elmer.

Come on, sit down right here.

The honeymoon is over when you start inviting people in for company.

We just got settled, Edna.

We stayed at a hotel until we found the place we wanted.

As I remember, you were the girl that never wanted to settle down ..

And become a 'Mrs anybody'.

Yeah?

A girl living in a place like this must have a 'Mrs' in front of her name.

To stop people talking.

I'm glad you like it.

Put your stuff in the bedroom.

Can I see the bedroom? - Yes.

You usually do.

Yeah?

You ought to know.

I generally meet you coming out.

Come on, Edna.

Buster, I like this.

Say, this is swell. - Come on, let me have your wrap.

Hey, don't you know it's bad luck to put a hat on a bed?

You know I don't believe in depending on luck.

As I remember, you were the girl who said ..

She believed in working for what she got.

You're right, Edna.

Buster. Gee, this is cute.

New clothes too.

Say I'd take the fatal leap myself ..

If I could land in a closet full of clothes like that.

Say, this is different to the days when we only had one pair of panties apiece.

Bragging again.

You know, Bus.

I never liked that guy Wally.

But I've got to admit he's doing alright by you.

I'll say he is.

We'd better go back in the living room. Elmer is there all alone.

Come on, Edna.

Elmer, how you been? How is everything at the store?

Everything is about the same except of course we miss you.

Thanks, that's sweet. Come on, sit down and make yourself comfortable.

Say, where is Wally? Working?

Yes, he phoned. He might be a little late.

Now I know the honeymoon is over.

He ought to be here any minute now.

There he is now.

That's what I call a perfect husband. He always knocks before he comes in.

Hello Mr Finkelwald.

Flowers for the blushing bride.

They are beautiful. I'll put them in water right away.

You don't have to. They're wax.

I got them off the Notions counter.

He would.

Say, what made you so late? Waiting for that first anniversary?

No, I was working.

Say, why don't you two get married?

He knows all the answers.

Ah, go pump up your bicycle.

You look awfully married for a girl who was never going to marry.

That was just a crazy idea of mine, darling.

I've changed my mind and I was all wrong.

You'll find out in a couple of years.

You were right in the first place.

Oh .. where is the proud young groom?

He's working too.

You know.

Quit your kidding. He is working, really.

[ Telephone ]

Hello?

Hello sweet.

Sure. What happened? We're sat here waiting for you.

Sorry, baby. But I won't be able to get there for a while.

I'm working on a little proposition.

Of course, Wally, if you have to work. But I wish you were here.

I feel like I was left waiting at the church steps.

I'll get home as soon as I can, but ..

I just got to stick with this deal.

It's a honey.

I'll be seeing you.

Bye, babe.

Alright boys, deal me in. I can take another half hour.

Do you think your wife will mind if we deal a hand of stud this time?

Oh don't .. come on, let's have them.

There you are.

Wally.

Hello, Hon.

Hey, where is everybody? Gone?

Of course they've gone. It's after two o'clock.

It is?

Gee, I didn't know it was as late as that.

You made it nice for me by not coming.

Tonight was supposed to be my big night.

I wanted all my friends to see how happy I was with all this.

They saw I had everything. Everything except a husband.

Sorry, honey. You explained that I had to work, didn't you?

You don't think they'd believe that? You think I believed it?

A nice way to talk to a guy that works as hard as I do.

You weren't working. You were at that gambling joint.

I was, was I? - Let's not kid each other.

Suppose I was?

It's better than talking to your noisy pal Georgine or that puffy Finkelbottom.

That guy reminds me of a strawberry lollipop.

You promised on your word of honor to get a job and you haven't.

How you think I got the dough to pay for this?

You only talk about vague propositions but never say what you're really doing.

I don't want to bother you.

You don't tell me as there's nothing to tell.

Wally, all the money you ever made you made gambling.

Listen. I told you before. I'm not the kind of guy that settles down to a job.

I'm not a mug like Elmer.

When I bring home money, it ain't going to be in no pay envelope.

It will be in such a big wad you won't be able to put it in any envelope.

We can't live like this any longer.

We're doing alright, aren't we?

It must stop. We can't afford to take chances.

Listen. Look at this place. What more do you want?

I meant just what I said. We can't afford to take chances. That's all.

It's not just us. There's something else to consider.

I went to a doctor today.

A doctor?

What for?

What do you suppose?

Ah Bus.

That's swell.

Oh boy, I'm happy. Say, what a thrill.

Honey.

What's the matter?

I'm afraid, Wally.

There's nothing to be afraid of.

Millions of women .. - I know. Lots of them don't.

My mother didn't. She died. - It's going to be alright, Hon.

Those things happen, but the chances are one to a million.

It can't happen to you, Bus.

We'll get the best of everything. It's a cinch.

Wally, we can't have the best of everything if you gamble all your life.

I do nothing all day but dodge debt collectors.

Or lie to them and shut the door in their faces.

We might not have a cent when the time comes.

Come on, honey.

Come on.

Come here now. I want to tell you something.

We're going to have plenty of money when the time comes.

Even if I have to go to work to get it.

Tomorrow, I'm going to get a job. On the level.

You'll stop taking chances? - Honey, I've stopped already.

What you told me just made a change in everything.

I know how you feel, now.

You'll do this for me really? - For you? No, sir.

For all three of us.

Honestly, sweet?

It's a bet, baby.

It's a bet.

Hey.

Hey.

Huh?

Will that car be ready for the guy at six o'clock?

I could have had it done an hour ago.

I thought you wanted to run up a time charge on him.

Well, hurry it up. - Okay.

Today is a big day, honey.

It's the day I bring home my weekly pay envelope.

We saved nearly five dollars last week.

That makes nearly a hundred bucks in the bank, don't it?

You know just as well as I do that means a hundred and ten dollars.

You know, you and that kid are going to get all the breaks, honey.

Gee, think what a break that kid will get having a father like you.

Yeah, well there is something to that, if you stop to think it over.

Bye, honey.

Bye, Dada.

Hey. Come here.

That's for you.

If it ain't Wally. - How are you, Martie?

Funny to run into you like this. - How are the boys over at the joint?

Why not drop over and find out?

Still tied up with apron strings?

It ain't that, Martie. I'm just through, is all.

Boy, how can you forget the time you made twelve straight passes?

The time Jake Bright and I ran up that big pot.

You just kept stringing along and then, wallop. You put down a straight flush.

You can't forget them things easily.

How about when I had Southern California on a short end against Notre Dame?

I did alright that time.

Firefly. That 20-1 shot. The team romping home in front of the field.

That didn't do you any harm, eh Wally?

Those were the days.

Well, they still run horse races.

I got a hot tip on the third at Belmont. A jockey over Barney's.

One, two, three, four.

Four-fifty, Five. Five dollars.

There you are.

That makes 115 dollars in the account, doesn't it?

No. Your husband drew out ninety dollars this noon.

Ninety dollars?

It's a joint account you know.

Yes.

Here it is, honey. Old man's pay envelope.

Why not gamble with that too? - What?

You take chances on everything else. Why not shoot the works?

You're a guy that can't plug along on a salary.

The guy who shoots for big stakes.

Wait a minute. - 90 dollars.

Three months it took to save it in nickels and dimes. Going without things.

You shoot the whole thing in a day gambling.

Bus, listen to me. - No. I won't listen.

I won't listen to more lies.

You promised to quit taking chances for me and the baby but you're too weak.

I should have married a sap like Elmer who has some decency.

Instead of a big funny guy who lies and cheats and steals.

You can't talk to me like that. - I don't want to talk.

I don't want to see you again. There are your clothes, so take them and get out.

I won't get out. That kid is mine as much as yours.

Yes, it's yours.

But I'm through with you and all that belongs to you.

I'm not going to have another lying, gambling, rotten cheat like you.

I'm through. Now get out.

Hey, Buster.

Mrs Dennis? - Yes.

Some packages from Macy's. Sign for them please.

Don't worry .. he'll come back.

But I told him I didn't ever want to see him again.

The big fool has been gone for a week.

Well, well. They all come back.

Hello Edna. How are you?

I saw you go into the store this morning.

I suppose you were buying some more swell clothes.

I got tired of sitting around the house all day with nothing to do.

It's kind of nice being back.

What's the matter? Doesn't your husband come home at all nowadays?

Wally is out of town on a business trip.

Gee, if he knew I was working he'd kill me.

You never did want to get married.

And having a husband who's away most of the time, why ..

Is practically the same thing.

Buster, honey. I just heard you were back.

Gee, it's good to see you, Georgine.

She didn't have to come back.

She was just playing a joke on her husband.

What a joke you'll be on your husband.

If you ever hook some poor sap.

Listen, dearie. I'm alright. And I don't want any husband.

No? You don't want a husband?

No. Not much.

You just go around smiling at lampposts and fireplugs.

What's the lowdown, kid?

Anything happened? - Yeah.

Wally and I split.

He cared more about gambling than he did about me.

I don't see how that guy ever wins any money gambling.

He don't know a good thing when he has it. Where is the mug?

I'd like to give him a sock on his butt. - I hear he went to New Orleans.

I guess it's all or the best anyway.

I'm not the kind to make a good housewife, Georgine.

I've got to depend on myself. I can't take chances on anyone else.

It's a good thing you came back.

Mayfield Department Store was about to go on the rocks.

Why?

Finky and I decided to stop fooling around ..

And do the trembling act in front of a minister.

Georgine, you're not getting married? - Uhuh.

Oh, Bus. I know it don't sound too good to you.

But I'm getting kinda old. I must see what it's about before it's too late.

I'm happy for your sake, Hon.

The company gave Finky a route and will send him on the road for a honeymoon.

He's going to demonstrate folding beds.

Georgine.

Promise me something, will you? - What?

Don't let any of the other girls know that Wally and I broke.

I'd die if they knew.

Don't you worry about me, Bus.

I understand.

I won't say a word.

Thanks.

Want a cup of coffee, sister?

How much is this?

Soup and a sandwich? Fifteen cents.

No. That's all. Thank you.

Extra, final edition. Extra, read all about it.

I want to place a 2-dollar bet on Baby Mine.

Straight bet or spread? - I want it to win.

Thank you, lady.

Right there, boys. We close the book in five minutes.

Get ready to ring the bell, boys.

Yeah?

Hello .. yeah .. yeah ..

How are you, Mrs Dennis?

I'm Martie Happ.

Oh yes, Mr Happ?

I never expected to see you here.

This is the last place in the world I ever expected to be.

I heard you were asking for your husband several times.

Yes. Has anyone here heard from him lately?

Not a word. He must still be in New Orleans.

Say Mrs Dennis, what horse have you got?

I've got 2 dollars on Baby Mine.

Baby Mine?

To win?

Yes, it's got a chance?

The odds are 30-1 it won't win.

Who touted it to you?

Nobody.

I just had a hunch.

The streets are crowded with people who play hunches.

The third race at Belmont.

They're coming up to the tape.

They're jockeying for place.

Starting gate is crowded now.

They're off!

Red Bank in the lead. Lady Belle second.

County Gate giving her a close run.

Looks like Red Bank's first corner.

And Lady Belle ducks back for a neck-and-neck with County Gate.

Rosetta, third.

Red Bank slows up at the half.

County Gate is out in front now.

But there's a dark one plowing ahead down the straightaway.

He looks like he means business.

And he's coming strong.

Baby Mine. - That's mine.

He's second at the three quarter, believe it or not.

County Gate still in the lead.

She's losing a little ground.

And Baby Mine is right on her tail.

He's forging ahead like a cyclone, folks.

They're coming down the home stretch.

It's nose-to-nose now.

And it's all over.

Baby Mine wins by half a length.

I win, don't I? Don't I?

You win sixty bucks on a daffy hunch.

That's what I call beginner's luck.

60 dollars. - Listen, Mrs Dennis.

Hunches won't get you any place at all.

Next time you want a bet. You come to Marty Happ for a tip.

You'll do yourself alright. - I will.

Where do I get my money? - Over there.

Thanks.

Pardon me.

Alright lady. Baby Mine.

Sixty to you.

Hello? Yes.

Belmont, 3rd race. Baby Mine wins.

Our report shows you've taken more than an hour for lunch every day for 2 weeks.

That you reported ill on several afternoons.

I had important business to attend to. - It has been a daily occurrence.

Whatever the nature of the business.

You should have realized that the time you gave to it belonged to Mayfield.

I'm sorry.

I am more than sorry too, Miss Green.

To have to tell you that we shall have to let you go.

Well, well. Fancy seeing you here.

How was the honeymoon?

Why don't you get married and find out?

You're looking for your girlfriend, Buster?

I am. What department is she in now?

She must be selling apples.

They threw her out over a month ago.

What? - Sure.

I heard, after her husband gave her the gate ..

She went on the make for every man in the place.

Oh yeah?

I always thought she was a playgirl.

If you know what I mean.

You mug. I ought to let you have it.

And stay put.

Pardon me. Doesn't Mrs Dennis live here?

Yes ma'am.

At least there is a young thing here who calls herself Mrs Dennis.

And with a good reason too.

What do you mean?

The poor kid.

'Poor kid' is right.

Nobody calls on her, and not a sign of a husband.

Which is her room?

The last one on the right. - Thank you.

Buster.

Gee, I'm glad you've come.

Finky and I just got back from our honeymoon.

But gee, kid.

I'd have come back a lot sooner if I'd known it was anything like this.

It has been kind of lonesome.

I tried to find where you were.

I tried to find Wally too.

Doesn't anybody know where he is? Any of his old friends?

Uhuh.

The last anyone heard from him, he was in ..

New Orleans .. some place.

It was a rat trick to walk out on you.

He didn't walk out on me. I threw him out.

It was my fault.

He is still a rat not to come back at a time like this.

He .. he didn't know.

He doesn't know?

Then you're a sap. Somebody is wrong.

No. I threw him out.

I said I was through with him and all that belonged to him.

But he ought to know you didn't mean it.

Even Wally ought to know women better than that.

If he knew, he'd be here with me. Right now.

When are you going to the hospital, kid?

Any day now. - Which one?

The County, I guess.

That's what it costs to go to a good one.

Holy mackerel.

Three hundred and five dollars for one baby?

You sure that ain't for twins? - No.

That's three hundred and five dollars for one kid and I have almost ten of it.

Georgine, I want it to be decent.

I don't want the kid to be born into a poorhouse.

Bus, please don't.

Look, Bus. Look.

Look.

Here is fifty dollars.

It's all I got left after the honeymoon.

You know how you buy clothes and things.

Sure, I know.

You take it, Bus.

It won't do you much good, but it will help some.

Oh thanks.

I'm going to run along and see if I can't dig up a little more.

But I'll be back tonight.

If you need me in the meantime, call at the Hotel Stratford.

Will you?

Uhuh.

And don't worry? - No.

Goodbye. - Bye.

Gee, you're swell.

I hope the kid is half as swell as you are.

Forget it.

If he's anything like me, I'll spank the pants off of him.

Or her.

[ Door knocks ]

Come in.

I thought you might to like to look at the evening paper.

Thank you.

Did you see the lady?

Yes, I saw her.

Thank you for the paper, Mrs O'Brien.

I must be going. I've got to give Salvador his bath.

On Baby Mine to win.

You're throwing money away on that nag.

It's my money. Bet it on Baby Mine.

Alright.

Anything to please a lady.

Fifty bucks on Baby Mine to win.

You're pretty flush today, aren't you? - No. It's the dame's money.

You don't think I'd be sucker enough to bet on a goat like that, do you?

No, I don't.

Here it is. - Okay.

The 4th race at Caliente.

They're coming up to the barrier.

There off.

Philippo is away in front.

Alaska Pole is second.

Lady Belle is closing in.

She's got the pole and leads at the quarter.

Alaska still second.

King John, third. Baby Mine, fourth.

They're going into the back stretch.

Alaska coming up.

Lady Belle is taking it easy.

King John in leading the pack on the stretch.

He's up fighting for the lead at the half.

There's a horse coming out of the bunch.

It's gaining on the leaders as they get to the three quarters.

It's King John going up to fight for the lead.

Lady Belle is dropping back.

Alaska is leading with King John second. Lady Belle third.

No. She's fourth. Baby Mine is third.

They're going into the home stretch.

Alaska and King John fighting for the lead.

But Baby Mine is coming through on the pole.

She's coming through.

And driving for the finish.

The three horses neck and neck.

It looks like .. it is!

Baby Mine. Baby Mine wins.

Alaska second.

King John, third.

Hey, your dame wasn't so dumb after all, was she?

Nah, just lucky.

All my dames are that way.

Gee, it went swell.

You don't know what the five hundred means to me.

Listen babe, I hate to tell you but I did it for your own good.

Did what for my own good?

I didn't want you to throw your money away.

I had a hot tip on King John.

King ..?

So you didn't lay my money on King John? - Yeah.

I told you to bet it on Baby Mine. - I know, but ..

Why didn't you do what I told you?

I knew she would win. I knew it. - Shut up, will you?

I won't shut up.

I gave you all the money I had in the world to put on that horse and she won.

I needed that money.

Well, what are you going to do about it?

Here is what she's going to do about it.

Alright boys, break it down.

Get back. Get back. There's cops.

Bus. Bus, it's Wally.

Wally. Wally.

Wally .. you're here.

Wally, don't leave me.

Listen, honey. I must get you out of here.

Wally, don't leave me.

I don't want you to go. - Bus, will you listen to me?

The place is busted. I got to get you out.

Don't go. Wally.

Bus baby, it's Wally.

Bus, baby.

Hey, who do you think you are? - We got to get an ambulance quick.

What's the matter? Are you going to collapse?

No, it's my wife. We got to get her to a hospital right away.

Hey, O'Mara.

Call up the Hayes Hospital. Tell them to get a room ready quick.

And O'Mara, send up a stretcher.

Now don't worry, kids. She'll be alright there.

My wife is there this very minute.

Bus. Bus, baby.

Take it easy, son. There is nothing to worry about.

I must see her and talk to her.

I'm telling you she'll be alright.

I've had six kids myself.

My wife came through alright.

It's tough on us men waiting out here, that's all.

Brace up. Be a man.

Take hold of yourself.

Now, ain't I telling you there's nothing to worry about.

Hey, doctor. Doctor, is it all over?

Is she alright? How is she? - Your wife is doing very well.

Exceedingly well for the mother of twins.

Twins?

Twins?

Doctor, a wonder. Congratulations.

Did you hear that?

Twins.

Say, can I talk to her for a minute, please?

You can't now. She is going in the delivery room right away.

I got to see her. I must tell her something. It'll make it easier for her.

Wally.

Wally. - Bus, honey.

Wally, you're here. - Yeah, I'm here, Hon.

I'm going to stick with you this time, always.

Wally, don't leave me.

Don't leave me for a minute. I'm so afraid.

Don't be afraid, honey. It will be alright.

They'll take good care of you. - Don't let them touch me, Wally.

You won't let them touch me, will you? - Everything will be alright, honey.

Don't you see? Things are breaking swell for us.

Gee, I got back at just the right time.

I got plenty of money too, Bus.

Say, with our luck running like this, we're a cinch.

We can't go wrong now, baby.

Wally.

If I don't come through ..

There's not going to be any 'ifs' to it. You're coming through perfect.

And when I do ..

It's going to be different with you and me, honey.

Not too different.

We'll still love each other just like we used to, won't we?

You bet.

There won't be anything to make us unhappy this time.

We're going to love each other more than ever.

Wally, I love you.

Ready now.

Don't worry.

Yeah, I'm ready.

Everything is going to be alright, honey.

Yeah, everything is going to be alright, Wally.

If I don't come back .. - You will.

You've got to.

Listen, God.

I've never asked you anything before.

I never will again if you'll just do this.

Take care of her. Please.

Isn't he beautiful? I mean, isn't she beautiful?

I mean .. it looks just like you.

It's a girl, Finky. - Oh.

You know, Finky can never think after the 5 o'clock whistle blows.

Say listen. I wouldn't have anything but a girl.

But next time, I'll bet you .. - What did you say?

I mean .. I think it will be a boy.

Ah, You would say that. You men.

Look, Fink. She has more hair than you have.

Oh, Georgine.

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