1 00:00:27,220 --> 00:00:29,760 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. 2 00:00:29,790 --> 00:00:32,990 A dear friend invited me to this picnic, 3 00:00:33,030 --> 00:00:35,530 but he doesn’t seem to be around. 4 00:00:35,560 --> 00:00:38,530 I seldom go on safaris of this kind. 5 00:00:38,570 --> 00:00:42,300 They can be simulated perfectly in your own home, 6 00:00:42,340 --> 00:00:44,540 thanks to these two shakers. 7 00:00:45,840 --> 00:00:48,910 You just sprinkle these on your sandwiches. 8 00:00:48,940 --> 00:00:51,610 This one contains sand... 9 00:00:53,450 --> 00:00:55,750 and this one, ants. 10 00:00:55,780 --> 00:00:57,450 [rattle sound] 11 00:00:57,490 --> 00:01:01,490 Ah, the reason for my invitation is now obvious. 12 00:01:01,520 --> 00:01:03,860 Rattlesnake steaks. 13 00:01:03,890 --> 00:01:06,390 In the original package. 14 00:01:06,430 --> 00:01:09,200 While I attempt to unravel this mystery, 15 00:01:09,230 --> 00:01:11,630 we have one for you to puzzle over. 16 00:01:11,670 --> 00:01:12,670 Here it is. 17 00:01:42,860 --> 00:01:44,500 Shouldn’t we go slower, Mr. Laffler? 18 00:01:44,530 --> 00:01:46,400 -Oh, come on, come on. -But you’re out of breath. 19 00:01:46,430 --> 00:01:48,300 Now, wait here, and I’ll try and find a taxi. 20 00:01:48,340 --> 00:01:49,540 [whistling] 21 00:01:49,570 --> 00:01:50,640 Oh, don’t make that disgusting noise! 22 00:01:50,670 --> 00:01:52,470 There are no taxis here, come on. 23 00:01:52,510 --> 00:01:55,110 And I’m not out of breath. It’s the excitement. It always happens. 24 00:01:55,110 --> 00:01:57,350 It’s hard to imagine the office is only five blocks away. 25 00:01:57,380 --> 00:02:00,150 When I enter this street, the whole city ceases to exist. 26 00:02:00,180 --> 00:02:01,480 Look, there it is! 27 00:02:02,650 --> 00:02:03,920 You mean, this is the restaurant 28 00:02:03,950 --> 00:02:05,290 you’ve been telling me about? 29 00:02:05,320 --> 00:02:07,120 You mustn’t judge by appearances. 30 00:02:07,160 --> 00:02:09,660 It isn’t only a restaurant. It’s a club. 31 00:02:09,690 --> 00:02:13,330 The only club of its kind in the world. 32 00:02:13,360 --> 00:02:14,300 Come along. 33 00:02:21,500 --> 00:02:22,900 [bell ringing] 34 00:02:22,940 --> 00:02:25,140 Beyond this door, we leave behind us 35 00:02:25,170 --> 00:02:27,710 the vulgarity of our time. 36 00:02:27,740 --> 00:02:31,080 Two qualities are missing from this day and age, 37 00:02:31,080 --> 00:02:33,080 mystery and dignity. 38 00:02:33,110 --> 00:02:34,950 Especially mystery. 39 00:02:34,980 --> 00:02:38,620 Inside, they are both restored to us. 40 00:02:38,650 --> 00:02:40,320 Do I sound pompous? 41 00:02:40,360 --> 00:02:44,160 Of course, you’ll say "no," since I’m your employer. 42 00:02:44,190 --> 00:02:46,130 [attendant] Good evening, sir. 43 00:02:46,160 --> 00:02:47,830 Mr. Laffler and guest. 44 00:02:55,870 --> 00:02:57,340 Let me take your coat. 45 00:03:00,040 --> 00:03:02,640 You make me feel as if we’re going into a temple, 46 00:03:02,680 --> 00:03:05,380 -not a restaurant. -In a sense we are. 47 00:03:06,580 --> 00:03:08,880 I hope you’re not being facetious. 48 00:03:08,920 --> 00:03:11,350 You do realize what a privilege it is 49 00:03:11,390 --> 00:03:13,150 to be invited to eat here. 50 00:03:13,190 --> 00:03:15,220 Oh, I do. I’m so sorry if I gave you 51 00:03:15,260 --> 00:03:16,420 the wrong impression. 52 00:03:35,080 --> 00:03:36,480 -Good evening, sir. -Good evening. 53 00:03:50,530 --> 00:03:53,090 Ah, Henline. Eating alone tonight? 54 00:03:53,090 --> 00:03:54,100 Where’s Jackson? 55 00:03:55,460 --> 00:03:56,400 Resigned. 56 00:03:57,530 --> 00:03:58,800 Resigned? 57 00:03:58,830 --> 00:04:01,070 But he’s just been elected a life member. 58 00:04:05,410 --> 00:04:08,110 Good evening, sir. Oh, Costain, come here. 59 00:04:08,140 --> 00:04:10,150 I want you to meet Mr. Lum Fong Ho, 60 00:04:10,180 --> 00:04:11,810 one of our vice presidents. 61 00:04:11,850 --> 00:04:14,480 Mr. Costain, a business associate of mine. 62 00:04:14,520 --> 00:04:15,680 How do you do, sir? 63 00:04:15,720 --> 00:04:18,050 Mr. Lum Fong Ho is from Singapore. 64 00:04:18,050 --> 00:04:21,220 I make three visits a year from Singapore 65 00:04:21,260 --> 00:04:23,060 just to eat here. 66 00:04:23,090 --> 00:04:25,060 Bon appétit. 67 00:04:25,090 --> 00:04:27,630 Well, what do you think of our little club? 68 00:04:29,430 --> 00:04:31,070 Plenty of atmosphere, anyway. 69 00:04:31,070 --> 00:04:32,270 Are there many members? 70 00:04:32,300 --> 00:04:35,300 Exactly 40. No... 71 00:04:35,340 --> 00:04:39,210 Only 39, now that Jackson’s resigned. 72 00:04:39,240 --> 00:04:43,580 I can’t understand it. I suppose it must be true. 73 00:04:43,610 --> 00:04:47,650 Yes, there’s his picture, on the wall. 74 00:04:47,680 --> 00:04:50,720 Jackson’s the puffy one, at the end. 75 00:04:50,750 --> 00:04:53,560 Excuse me, sir. Did you wish to dine now? 76 00:04:53,590 --> 00:04:55,090 Is the specialty of the house 77 00:04:55,120 --> 00:04:56,360 being served tonight? 78 00:04:56,390 --> 00:04:57,960 I am so sorry, sir. Not tonight. 79 00:04:57,990 --> 00:05:01,100 -I’ve waited so long now. -So has everyone else, sir. 80 00:05:01,130 --> 00:05:04,800 Soon, I imagine, we shall have our patience rewarded. 81 00:05:04,830 --> 00:05:07,940 Oh, I hope so. Hope so. 82 00:05:08,040 --> 00:05:09,900 Very well. You can start serving. 83 00:05:09,940 --> 00:05:10,870 Yes, sir. 84 00:05:12,240 --> 00:05:14,380 Don’t you have menus? 85 00:05:14,410 --> 00:05:16,610 My dear boy, when you’ve studied 86 00:05:16,640 --> 00:05:18,310 the art of fine eating as long 87 00:05:18,350 --> 00:05:19,880 and as vigorously as I have, 88 00:05:19,910 --> 00:05:22,250 you won’t trouble with menus. 89 00:05:22,280 --> 00:05:24,720 Some printer prints, some headwaiter 90 00:05:24,750 --> 00:05:26,890 writes words on a card, 91 00:05:26,920 --> 00:05:28,560 what do they mean? 92 00:05:28,590 --> 00:05:31,790 Sauce Mornay, the menu tells us. 93 00:05:31,830 --> 00:05:34,300 Who can say with what love and care 94 00:05:34,330 --> 00:05:36,230 the Béchamel was prepared, 95 00:05:36,260 --> 00:05:38,800 from which the Mornay is derived? 96 00:05:38,830 --> 00:05:40,770 Who can say with what tenderness 97 00:05:40,800 --> 00:05:42,900 the cheese was grated? 98 00:05:42,940 --> 00:05:46,070 Who can say whether the result will be a delight 99 00:05:46,070 --> 00:05:47,710 or a disappointment? 100 00:05:47,740 --> 00:05:50,450 Here, at Spirro’s, we have no doubts, 101 00:05:50,480 --> 00:05:53,280 we ask no questions. We only know that there is 102 00:05:53,310 --> 00:05:56,080 a genius in the kitchen. 103 00:05:56,120 --> 00:05:59,120 I know good food when I taste it, Mr. Laffler. 104 00:05:59,150 --> 00:06:00,560 I know you do, my boy. 105 00:06:00,590 --> 00:06:03,060 That’s why it’s such a pleasure to introduce you 106 00:06:03,090 --> 00:06:04,290 to Spirro’s. 107 00:06:04,330 --> 00:06:05,790 [Costain] What are we going to have? 108 00:06:05,830 --> 00:06:08,730 I can’t tell you that. Spirro offers no choice. 109 00:06:08,760 --> 00:06:10,100 We all eat the same meal. 110 00:06:10,130 --> 00:06:14,540 All I can tell you is that it will be extraordinary. 111 00:06:14,570 --> 00:06:15,940 Is it different every night? 112 00:06:16,040 --> 00:06:19,610 Always different, always superb. 113 00:06:20,940 --> 00:06:22,910 What happens if a member of the club doesn’t like 114 00:06:22,940 --> 00:06:25,810 a particular dish being served on a certain evening? 115 00:06:25,850 --> 00:06:29,550 My mother used to say, "We eat what’s set before us 116 00:06:29,580 --> 00:06:31,290 and we like it." 117 00:06:31,320 --> 00:06:32,250 Ah! 118 00:06:37,290 --> 00:06:39,890 I’m sorry I can’t offer you a cocktail. 119 00:06:39,930 --> 00:06:43,530 We only drink wine here, you know. No spirits. 120 00:06:45,330 --> 00:06:48,070 Not quite what I’d hoped, I wanted so much 121 00:06:48,100 --> 00:06:51,210 to introduce you to Spirro’s masterpiece. 122 00:06:51,240 --> 00:06:53,340 I don’t want to presume Mr. Laffler, but perhaps 123 00:06:53,380 --> 00:06:55,540 when the specialty of the house is being served, 124 00:06:55,580 --> 00:06:57,110 you’ll invite me again. 125 00:06:57,150 --> 00:06:59,710 One never knows, that’s the trouble. One never knows. 126 00:07:00,880 --> 00:07:02,020 Eat your soup. 127 00:07:08,690 --> 00:07:10,090 Very good. 128 00:07:10,130 --> 00:07:11,560 [Laffler] You don’t find it good at all. 129 00:07:11,590 --> 00:07:13,190 You find it flat. 130 00:07:13,230 --> 00:07:14,660 I know, because when I was permitted 131 00:07:14,700 --> 00:07:16,200 to join the club a few months ago, 132 00:07:16,230 --> 00:07:18,370 I felt exactly the same about it. 133 00:07:18,400 --> 00:07:20,570 I just thought it could use a little salt. 134 00:07:20,600 --> 00:07:25,470 No salt. No salt. Keep the palate pure. 135 00:07:25,510 --> 00:07:27,580 We don’t allow any condiments here. 136 00:07:27,610 --> 00:07:28,810 Not even salt. 137 00:07:28,840 --> 00:07:31,510 At Spirro’s the taste buds are refined 138 00:07:31,550 --> 00:07:33,250 to the ultimate degree. 139 00:07:33,280 --> 00:07:34,580 Spirro say-- 140 00:07:36,050 --> 00:07:37,750 [Laffler] Oh! 141 00:07:37,790 --> 00:07:39,690 Here comes the main course. 142 00:07:41,060 --> 00:07:42,560 Didn’t you enjoy your soup? 143 00:07:42,590 --> 00:07:44,560 I must admit, it did have an unusual flavor. 144 00:07:44,590 --> 00:07:45,830 Yes. 145 00:07:45,860 --> 00:07:47,330 Very good. 146 00:07:47,360 --> 00:07:49,330 Can’t possibly compare to the specialty of the house. 147 00:07:49,360 --> 00:07:51,430 And what might that specialty be? 148 00:07:51,470 --> 00:07:53,600 Nightingales tongues on brochette? 149 00:07:53,640 --> 00:07:58,610 -Filet of Unicorn? -Lamb Amirstan. 150 00:07:58,640 --> 00:08:02,110 -I’ve never heard of it. -Of course, you haven’t. 151 00:08:02,140 --> 00:08:06,080 Very fine, but not Lamb Amirstan. 152 00:08:06,110 --> 00:08:09,420 However, perhaps you are free tomorrow night? 153 00:08:09,450 --> 00:08:10,390 [Costain] Yes, sir. 154 00:08:17,060 --> 00:08:19,160 Oh, Miss Hinkle, I shan’t be able to make it 155 00:08:19,190 --> 00:08:21,030 for dinner tonight. I’m terribly sorry. 156 00:08:21,030 --> 00:08:23,260 Something unexpected came up, I suppose. 157 00:08:23,300 --> 00:08:25,470 Yes, Mr. Laffler wants to go 158 00:08:25,500 --> 00:08:26,870 over some new accounts with me. 159 00:08:26,900 --> 00:08:29,500 Oh, yes. I understand. It’s quite all right. 160 00:08:29,540 --> 00:08:30,940 Business before pleasure. 161 00:08:31,040 --> 00:08:33,070 Miss Hinkle, you will get out the invoice 162 00:08:33,110 --> 00:08:35,340 for the Brussels shipment before you leave, won’t you? 163 00:08:35,380 --> 00:08:36,910 I’m just finishing it now, Mr. Laffler. 164 00:08:36,950 --> 00:08:40,180 Good, good. And leave it on my desk. 165 00:08:40,220 --> 00:08:42,150 And you can lock up. 166 00:08:42,180 --> 00:08:44,650 -Are you ready, Costain? -Waiting for you, sir. 167 00:08:44,690 --> 00:08:46,790 We don’t want to be late, you know. 168 00:08:46,820 --> 00:08:49,060 Tonight could be the night. 169 00:08:56,100 --> 00:08:57,970 But I’m not at all disappointed, Mr. Laffler. 170 00:08:58,070 --> 00:08:59,500 This is the most extraordinary meal 171 00:08:59,530 --> 00:09:00,500 I’ve ever eaten. 172 00:09:00,540 --> 00:09:03,340 It was not Lamb Amirstan. 173 00:09:03,370 --> 00:09:05,510 What is this lamb you’re so keen on? 174 00:09:05,540 --> 00:09:08,510 Keen on? We crave it! All of us here. 175 00:09:08,540 --> 00:09:09,810 Well, where does it come from? 176 00:09:09,840 --> 00:09:11,650 According to Spirro, 177 00:09:11,680 --> 00:09:14,780 Amirstan is a desolate plateau 178 00:09:14,820 --> 00:09:17,750 on the boundary of Uganda, in Africa. 179 00:09:17,790 --> 00:09:21,260 Here, a small but superb flock of sheep 180 00:09:21,290 --> 00:09:23,260 graze on the delicate grasses 181 00:09:23,290 --> 00:09:25,060 which are only to be found there, 182 00:09:25,090 --> 00:09:27,600 and which give the lamb its incredible flavor. 183 00:09:29,130 --> 00:09:30,370 I can’t say I’ve ever heard of it. 184 00:09:30,400 --> 00:09:31,500 [Laffler] Of course you can’t. 185 00:09:31,530 --> 00:09:33,600 This is the only restaurant in the world 186 00:09:33,640 --> 00:09:34,600 where you can get it. 187 00:09:34,640 --> 00:09:35,840 The only one in the world. 188 00:09:37,270 --> 00:09:39,310 And all these men feel the same way about it? 189 00:09:39,340 --> 00:09:41,180 Yes. 190 00:09:41,210 --> 00:09:44,850 We all feel the same about Lamb Amirstan. 191 00:09:47,050 --> 00:09:48,150 Sort of an obsession. 192 00:09:49,320 --> 00:09:51,850 I have two other obsessions. 193 00:09:51,890 --> 00:09:54,760 One of them is to become a life member of the club. 194 00:09:54,790 --> 00:09:56,830 The other, to see the kitchens 195 00:09:56,860 --> 00:10:00,060 where these miracles are performed. 196 00:10:00,060 --> 00:10:01,330 Oh, why don’t you ask Spirro? 197 00:10:01,360 --> 00:10:05,230 I have many times. I’ve always been refused. 198 00:10:05,270 --> 00:10:08,670 Doesn’t like anybody poking around in the pots and pans, I suppose. 199 00:10:08,700 --> 00:10:12,610 What sort of a fellow is he? Where does he come from? 200 00:10:12,640 --> 00:10:15,340 -Good evening. -Spirro! 201 00:10:15,380 --> 00:10:17,010 Good evening! 202 00:10:17,050 --> 00:10:19,280 I think we shall be having the specialty of the house 203 00:10:19,310 --> 00:10:21,220 very soon, my friend. 204 00:10:30,660 --> 00:10:33,060 Miss Spirro, I have a request. 205 00:10:33,090 --> 00:10:34,360 Oh, I couldn’t possibly-- 206 00:10:34,400 --> 00:10:36,200 No, no. It’s about the club. 207 00:10:37,500 --> 00:10:39,430 Our little club pleases you? 208 00:10:39,470 --> 00:10:40,870 Well, that’s putting it mildly! 209 00:10:40,900 --> 00:10:42,000 I suppose, there’s no chance 210 00:10:42,040 --> 00:10:43,270 of my becoming a member? 211 00:10:44,340 --> 00:10:45,470 Who can say? 212 00:10:46,780 --> 00:10:50,780 But we have here a very long period of... 213 00:10:50,810 --> 00:10:52,680 [Laffler] Probation? 214 00:10:52,710 --> 00:10:53,680 Testing. 215 00:10:54,880 --> 00:10:56,720 [Spirro] Sometimes months. 216 00:10:57,850 --> 00:11:00,560 I’d be glad to wait. 217 00:11:00,590 --> 00:11:02,590 He has nice manners, your friend. 218 00:11:02,620 --> 00:11:04,830 Yes, I’m going to put him in charge of my office. 219 00:11:04,860 --> 00:11:07,200 I must have someone to look after it while I’m away. 220 00:11:07,230 --> 00:11:10,570 -Mr. Laffler... -[Spirro] He is modest, too. 221 00:11:10,600 --> 00:11:12,730 From the high priestess of our kitchen, 222 00:11:12,770 --> 00:11:14,770 that’s praise indeed. 223 00:11:14,800 --> 00:11:19,140 He flatters me. I merely supervise. 224 00:11:19,170 --> 00:11:22,280 The only dish I prepare personally 225 00:11:22,310 --> 00:11:25,210 is the Lamb Amirstan. 226 00:11:25,250 --> 00:11:28,520 I’ve been preparing it now for three days. 227 00:11:28,550 --> 00:11:30,490 Oh! 228 00:11:30,520 --> 00:11:32,990 There is a marinating process, you understand. 229 00:11:34,090 --> 00:11:35,360 Ah. 230 00:11:35,390 --> 00:11:37,960 I’ve heard a great deal about it. 231 00:11:37,990 --> 00:11:40,830 And it lives up to its reputation, doesn’t it? 232 00:11:40,860 --> 00:11:42,930 It does indeed. 233 00:11:42,960 --> 00:11:45,000 I’d really like to see how you make it. 234 00:11:45,100 --> 00:11:47,400 Costain! You must forgive my friend, 235 00:11:47,440 --> 00:11:50,840 he doesn’t understand. Don’t be angry with him. 236 00:11:50,870 --> 00:11:52,370 I am not too angry. 237 00:11:54,910 --> 00:11:56,610 Will you return tomorrow night? 238 00:11:56,640 --> 00:11:57,750 If I may. 239 00:11:59,410 --> 00:12:01,480 The specialty should be ready. 240 00:12:01,520 --> 00:12:03,690 You invite him? But he’s not a member! 241 00:12:03,720 --> 00:12:06,190 Your friend is always welcome. 242 00:12:18,930 --> 00:12:20,070 [Costain] Mr. Laffler. 243 00:12:21,600 --> 00:12:22,740 Go away! 244 00:12:22,770 --> 00:12:23,970 But Spirro said they’re serving 245 00:12:24,070 --> 00:12:25,170 the specialty of the house tonight. 246 00:12:25,210 --> 00:12:27,610 I don’t want you here! Go away. 247 00:12:27,640 --> 00:12:28,810 Why? Why not? 248 00:12:28,840 --> 00:12:30,380 Why should I share it with you! 249 00:12:30,410 --> 00:12:31,910 There’ll be less for me! Less for the other members. 250 00:12:31,950 --> 00:12:33,350 Then I shall go in by myself. 251 00:12:33,380 --> 00:12:34,380 They won’t let you in. 252 00:12:36,620 --> 00:12:37,920 [Costain] Spirro will let me in. 253 00:12:37,950 --> 00:12:40,120 Costain, I order you to go away. Go back! 254 00:12:40,160 --> 00:12:41,620 -[attendant] Sir? -Mr. Laffler. 255 00:12:44,560 --> 00:12:47,300 Let me in! Spirro! Let me in. 256 00:12:49,600 --> 00:12:52,230 [Spirro] Mr. Costain? Mr. Laffler’s friend. 257 00:12:53,400 --> 00:12:54,340 Let him in. 258 00:13:03,040 --> 00:13:05,180 First come, first served. 259 00:13:05,210 --> 00:13:06,350 Follow me. 260 00:13:22,260 --> 00:13:23,930 No, no, me first. 261 00:13:30,410 --> 00:13:31,340 [sniffs] 262 00:13:39,580 --> 00:13:40,820 No, more, more. 263 00:13:42,680 --> 00:13:44,990 I’m sorry, sir. You know the rules. 264 00:14:30,430 --> 00:14:33,170 Well, now you know where we keep the Amsterdam accounts. 265 00:14:33,200 --> 00:14:37,110 Now, in this file, you have the Far Eastern contracts. 266 00:14:37,140 --> 00:14:39,070 You better ask Miss Hinkle to give you the address 267 00:14:39,110 --> 00:14:40,880 of the firms in Mexico and Canada 268 00:14:40,910 --> 00:14:42,180 we do business with. 269 00:14:42,210 --> 00:14:44,410 I’ve already checked on those, Mr. Laffler. 270 00:14:44,450 --> 00:14:45,380 Oh. 271 00:14:47,320 --> 00:14:48,520 I’ll only be away a month. 272 00:14:48,550 --> 00:14:49,950 Perhaps I’ll be back sooner. 273 00:14:49,980 --> 00:14:51,490 I hope you will, sir. 274 00:14:51,520 --> 00:14:52,690 Meanwhile, I’m sure I can leave 275 00:14:52,720 --> 00:14:54,490 everything safely in your hands. 276 00:14:54,520 --> 00:14:55,560 Oh, you may, sir. 277 00:14:55,590 --> 00:14:57,730 I trust you completely. 278 00:14:57,760 --> 00:15:00,560 These last few weeks eating together at Spirro’s 279 00:15:00,600 --> 00:15:03,030 seem to have brought us very close. 280 00:15:03,030 --> 00:15:05,870 -Yes, sir. -These are the keys. 281 00:15:05,900 --> 00:15:08,400 This is the combination of the safe. 282 00:15:08,440 --> 00:15:10,040 And how can I get in touch with you, sir? 283 00:15:10,040 --> 00:15:12,910 You’ll find my itinerary on the desk. 284 00:15:12,940 --> 00:15:15,210 Now then, shall I take the bags with me now? 285 00:15:15,240 --> 00:15:16,540 No, we’ll leave them here, 286 00:15:16,580 --> 00:15:17,950 and then we’ll pick them up after dinner. 287 00:15:18,050 --> 00:15:20,750 Come on, I want to have time to enjoy my last meal 288 00:15:20,780 --> 00:15:22,180 at Spirro’s. 289 00:15:22,220 --> 00:15:24,350 Well, my last meal for a few weeks. 290 00:15:24,390 --> 00:15:26,190 I must get off a memorandum to the London office 291 00:15:26,220 --> 00:15:27,790 about that shipment of bauxite 292 00:15:27,820 --> 00:15:29,420 we’re expecting, and it must go tonight. 293 00:15:29,460 --> 00:15:30,860 I’ll join you as quickly as I can. 294 00:15:32,190 --> 00:15:34,360 By the way, I haven’t told you, 295 00:15:34,400 --> 00:15:37,070 my application for life membership at Spirro’s 296 00:15:37,070 --> 00:15:38,970 has been favorably received. 297 00:15:39,070 --> 00:15:40,470 Oh, congratulations, sir. 298 00:15:40,500 --> 00:15:42,540 I’ve got another surprise for you. 299 00:15:42,570 --> 00:15:46,570 I’ve persuaded Spirro to make you a member. 300 00:15:46,610 --> 00:15:49,080 I’m really very grateful, sir. 301 00:15:49,080 --> 00:15:50,580 I thought you’d be pleased. 302 00:15:50,610 --> 00:15:52,080 Oh, yes, very. 303 00:15:52,080 --> 00:15:53,210 Good. 304 00:15:53,250 --> 00:15:54,620 Well, don’t be long. 305 00:15:56,550 --> 00:15:59,450 -Goodbye, Miss Hinkle. -Goodbye, sir. 306 00:15:59,490 --> 00:16:00,520 Oh, Miss Hinkle. There’s one more thing 307 00:16:00,560 --> 00:16:02,020 I’d like you to do for me tonight, 308 00:16:02,020 --> 00:16:03,490 a memorandum to London. 309 00:16:03,530 --> 00:16:05,330 I’ll dictate it now and you can type it in the morning. 310 00:16:05,360 --> 00:16:07,030 Very well, Mr. Costain. 311 00:16:07,030 --> 00:16:10,300 Oh, by the way, Miss Hinkle, I’ll be using this office. 312 00:16:30,050 --> 00:16:31,290 [phone ringing] 313 00:16:33,560 --> 00:16:35,260 Hello, Costain speaking. 314 00:16:36,730 --> 00:16:37,730 Oh, yes, Spirro. 315 00:16:39,630 --> 00:16:40,730 No, I haven’t forgotten. 316 00:16:50,810 --> 00:16:52,270 [man] Help! 317 00:16:52,310 --> 00:16:53,270 [loud thud] 318 00:16:53,310 --> 00:16:54,240 Help! 319 00:16:56,440 --> 00:16:57,380 [screaming] 320 00:17:00,580 --> 00:17:03,120 Let go of him. 321 00:17:06,490 --> 00:17:08,090 [grunts] 322 00:17:09,690 --> 00:17:11,690 He hit his head on the pavement. 323 00:17:11,730 --> 00:17:13,130 We’d better call the police. 324 00:17:13,160 --> 00:17:14,860 No! No. 325 00:17:14,900 --> 00:17:19,400 No, not the police, Spirro would not like it. 326 00:17:19,430 --> 00:17:22,200 Spirro wouldn’t? Why not? What happened, Paul? 327 00:17:23,710 --> 00:17:26,240 Oh, sir, I don’t know. I... 328 00:17:26,270 --> 00:17:29,480 I was hurrying so as not to be late for work and... 329 00:17:29,510 --> 00:17:32,710 this-- this man, he jump on me. 330 00:17:32,750 --> 00:17:35,950 He wanted my money. I don’t know why. 331 00:17:36,050 --> 00:17:39,390 -So, you have saved my life. -Oh, nonsense. 332 00:17:39,420 --> 00:17:41,060 No, you’d better go and wash up 333 00:17:41,060 --> 00:17:42,060 and get ready for work. 334 00:18:01,240 --> 00:18:03,350 -Oh, good evening, Henline. -Good evening. 335 00:18:03,380 --> 00:18:04,880 I hear you’re off on a trip tonight? 336 00:18:04,910 --> 00:18:07,220 Yes, I was going to inspect our branches abroad. 337 00:18:07,250 --> 00:18:08,520 Oh, we will miss you. 338 00:18:08,550 --> 00:18:10,790 Oh, how kind of you to say so. 339 00:18:10,820 --> 00:18:12,820 Mr. Laffler and Mr. Henline. 340 00:18:17,930 --> 00:18:19,330 My friend, the young man Mr. Costain, 341 00:18:19,360 --> 00:18:22,030 will arrive later. 342 00:18:22,030 --> 00:18:24,070 Personally, I’m not looking forward to the trip, 343 00:18:24,100 --> 00:18:26,500 and I always hate eating in strange restaurants. 344 00:18:26,530 --> 00:18:28,470 Our food here surpasses anything in the world. 345 00:18:28,500 --> 00:18:30,370 I quite agree with you. Will you excuse me? 346 00:18:30,410 --> 00:18:32,310 It’s my last evening before I go, 347 00:18:32,340 --> 00:18:33,710 and I’m sure that Spirro will have 348 00:18:33,740 --> 00:18:35,040 a special treat for me. 349 00:18:53,460 --> 00:18:56,100 Oh, Paul, how are you feeling now, eh? 350 00:18:56,130 --> 00:18:58,300 Oh, I am so grateful to you, sir. 351 00:18:58,330 --> 00:18:59,570 I will never forget. 352 00:18:59,600 --> 00:19:02,400 Oh, nonsense. Don’t give it another thought. 353 00:19:02,440 --> 00:19:04,840 The specialty of the house 354 00:19:04,870 --> 00:19:07,110 is being served again tonight, isn’t it? 355 00:19:07,140 --> 00:19:09,640 I am terribly sorry, sir. Not tonight. 356 00:19:09,680 --> 00:19:12,580 That’s monstrous! Send Spirro to me at once. 357 00:19:12,610 --> 00:19:13,550 Yes, sir. 358 00:19:16,850 --> 00:19:18,020 [bell ringing] 359 00:19:23,490 --> 00:19:24,660 [Costain] Good evening, Spirro. 360 00:19:24,690 --> 00:19:26,190 Oh, Mr. Costain. 361 00:19:27,630 --> 00:19:28,560 Good evening. 362 00:19:31,830 --> 00:19:33,900 Oh, you brought it. Good. 363 00:19:33,940 --> 00:19:36,670 Excuse me. Mr. Laffler wishes to see you at once. 364 00:19:36,710 --> 00:19:37,810 He is very upset. 365 00:19:37,840 --> 00:19:38,770 Excuse me. 366 00:19:58,060 --> 00:19:59,360 What is it, Mr. Laffler? 367 00:19:59,390 --> 00:20:01,530 Spirro, you knew I was going away. 368 00:20:01,560 --> 00:20:02,960 [scoffs] But you will be back. 369 00:20:03,000 --> 00:20:04,600 That’s not the point. You knew I was going away 370 00:20:04,630 --> 00:20:06,500 on this tiresome journey, you might at least have had 371 00:20:06,530 --> 00:20:08,670 the lamb for me on my last evening. 372 00:20:08,700 --> 00:20:11,970 Oh, it must be an oversight on the part of the chef. 373 00:20:12,010 --> 00:20:13,810 Come with me into the kitchen. 374 00:20:13,840 --> 00:20:15,840 Let’s see what we can do about it. 375 00:20:15,880 --> 00:20:16,810 Oh! 376 00:20:28,160 --> 00:20:29,990 I beg you, sir, do not go into the kitchen. 377 00:20:30,030 --> 00:20:31,390 Out of my way, you idiot. I’ve been waiting 378 00:20:31,430 --> 00:20:32,530 for this chance for months! 379 00:20:35,130 --> 00:20:37,030 Oh. But... 380 00:20:37,070 --> 00:20:38,630 Where’s the chef? 381 00:20:38,670 --> 00:20:42,200 -In there. -Oh, it’s superb. 382 00:20:42,240 --> 00:20:45,010 Just as I imagined it. May I... 383 00:20:45,040 --> 00:20:46,140 May I look around? 384 00:20:46,170 --> 00:20:48,480 [water bubbling] 385 00:20:48,510 --> 00:20:49,910 [sniffs] Ah. 386 00:20:54,850 --> 00:20:55,820 [sniffs] 387 00:20:55,850 --> 00:20:56,790 May I? 388 00:20:58,950 --> 00:21:01,760 The chef is waiting for you. 389 00:21:01,790 --> 00:21:03,090 Wouldn’t you like to meet him? 390 00:21:04,160 --> 00:21:05,590 Yes, indeed. 391 00:21:05,630 --> 00:21:09,330 I want to offer him my heartfelt congratulations. 392 00:21:14,970 --> 00:21:16,140 How do you do? 393 00:21:36,890 --> 00:21:38,930 [Spirro] Ah! 394 00:21:38,960 --> 00:21:42,160 How well he looks there among our other 395 00:21:42,200 --> 00:21:44,500 absent friends. 396 00:21:44,530 --> 00:21:46,940 I shall be expecting you to dine with us more often 397 00:21:46,970 --> 00:21:49,170 now that Mr. Laffler is away. 398 00:21:49,200 --> 00:21:51,570 And perhaps we shall have the specialty of the house 399 00:21:51,610 --> 00:21:52,740 again soon? 400 00:21:52,770 --> 00:21:54,310 Next week, maybe? 401 00:21:54,340 --> 00:21:57,450 It takes time to prepare, but I think-- 402 00:21:58,810 --> 00:22:00,580 I think I can promise you. 403 00:22:21,670 --> 00:22:25,110 that having Mrs. Spirro on our program 404 00:22:25,140 --> 00:22:28,480 does not necessarily constitute an endorsement 405 00:22:28,510 --> 00:22:31,550 of her or her restaurant. 406 00:22:31,580 --> 00:22:33,780 You know, I’m wondering if picnics 407 00:22:33,820 --> 00:22:35,820 might not be as bad as I imagined. 408 00:22:35,850 --> 00:22:38,620 I haven’t even seen any ants. 409 00:22:41,090 --> 00:22:43,390 Until next time, when I shall return 410 00:22:43,430 --> 00:22:44,830 with another story.