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Good evening,
ladies and gentlemen...

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 especially the ladies.

3
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   Now you see what
   might happen if you
   fall asleep under the dryer.

4
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  Shrunken heads are
  a hobby of mine.

5
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Collecting them of course,
not making them.
Takes too long to make one.

6
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First of all, you must wait
until the original owner
of the head dies.

7
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I haven't
the patience for that.

8
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   As you have,
   no doubt, already guessed...

9
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tonight's story
has nothing whatsoever
to do with shrunken heads.

10
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It is called,
   "Back for Christmas."

11
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 [man digging]

12
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 (Hermione)
 Herbert.

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 Oh, Herbert.

14
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 Yes, my dear?

15
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 Oh, there you are,
 working on your wine cellar.
 How nice.

16
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  Yes, I thought I'd do
  a bit of the digging.

17
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Nothing much else
to do the last day,
you know.

18
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  You've got everything
  so well organized.

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 Thank you, my dear.

20
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 But really, don't you think
 this is more than you ought
 to do by yourself?

21
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 I mean, I don't think
 you'll ever get it finished
if all this has to be dug up.

22
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Well, I can do a little
at a time.

23
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   As a matter of fact, I think
   I've done about all that's
   necessary for the moment.

24
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  Yes, I think I have.

25
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 Then come to lunch now.
 We've a nice surprise for you.

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 You can come back
 a little later.

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 Really, I think
 it's a waste of time.

28
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  Five feet four inches.

29
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Allow two inches. 5'6".

30
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   Yes, that ought
   to be about ample.
   No use crowding.

31
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 There you are.

32
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  Your favorite lunch, Herbert.
Shepherd's pie.

33
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 It isn't truly my favorite,
 you know.
  Of course it is, Herbert.

34
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   You know how often
   we have it,
   and you always enjoy it.

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  Do I?

36
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   Now, let me see.

37
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All the delivery people
have been notified,
the telephone company.

38
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 I must call up
 about the electricity.

39
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Did you get
my typewriter back?

40
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 Yes. It's in the car.
  Good.

41
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Because I must send
those articles back
to the magazine.

42
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   You know, my impressions
   of isolated countries.

43
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   Thank you.

44
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Are the curtains down
 in the bedroom, Elsie?

45
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 I'll get them right
 after lunch, ma'am.
Good.

46
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   Because the cleaning man
   will be here
   this afternoon...

47
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and he'll keep them
until we come back
from America.

48
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  I'll write you
  as soon as I know
  the exact date.

49
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 December 15, probably.
Yes, ma'am.

50
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The furniture
all covered up?
   All the upstairs, ma'am.

51
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  And I'll do
  the living room directly
  the guests leave after tea.

52
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  Good. The Hewitts and
Sinclairs are coming over
  for tea, to say goodbye.

53
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 What about the Wallingfords?
  They'll try,
  but probably not.

54
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   Let me see.
 Have you had the gutters
 cleaned out?

55
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  Oh, ages ago.

56
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 The papers have cancelled,
 the milkman.

57
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 Have we
 any library books out?

58
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 You took them back
 days ago.
 Oh, yes.

59
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Haven't you any letters
to write or business
to attend to?

60
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 No, I have
 the whole afternoon free
 for packing.

61
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You don't have to give
that a thought, dear.
All that's attended to.

62
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   Everything that you'll need,
   it's all packed.

63
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   I can't have you concerned
   with trivialities like that.

64
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  Your must keep your mind free
  for more important matters.

65
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 Yes. Very thoughtful
 of you, dear.

66
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 You know,
 few men have wives
 like you.

67
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   That is nice of you,
   Herbert.

68
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One likes to have one's
little efforts appreciated,
doesn't one?

69
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There is something.

70
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   The man who does the garden
   will be here this afternoon.

71
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Will you talk to him
   about the hedge?

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  We don't like the way
  he's been trimming it
  lately at all.

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   Of course,
   if you have time....

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 Yes, of course. I'll try
 and fit it in somehow.
   Thank you, dear.

75
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  Thank you, Major.
 Not at all.

76
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   Could I hand you
   something else? A scone?
 Nothing more, thank you.

77
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This place you're going to
is in California, isn't it?

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Yes. Los Angeles.

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   Is that where
   you were before?

80
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 Yes. But only
 for a few weeks last trip.
What is it like?

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   Large, casual,
   very disorganized.

82
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 (Mrs. Sinclair)
 But that was because
 Hermione wasn't with you.

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 This time everything
 will be different.

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  Yes, indeed.
  Of course, it will.

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Let me give you
another cup of tea.
 Yes, thank you, do.

86
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 Oh, dear, we shall miss you,
 Hermione.

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 But you won't be gone long,
 will you?

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(Hermione)
No, we should be back for
Christmas, you may be sure.

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 Indeed. Yes, we must
 have you with us
 for Christmas in any case.

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There's some talk
 of us staying longer.
 Permanently, in fact.

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   Of course,
   that's all very tentative.

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  Don't worry. We shan't hear
  of any nonsense such as that,
  you may be sure.

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We'll be back.

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(Mrs. Hewitt)
Just what is it
Herbert is going to do?

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 You know, more or less
 what he's been doing here,
 I understand.

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[inaudible]
 I'm not exactly clear
 about that.

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 It must be very scientific.

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 (Sinclair)
 He works for an aircraft firm.
 Metallurgy, I believe.

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Something to do with metals.
 Anyway, Herbert's awfully
 good at it, I believe.

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   I'm sure he must be.
 You see,
 with these new jet planes...

101
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 I believe some of the metals
 get terribly hot, you know.

102
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 It's a question of, well,
 alloys and stress and all of
 that sort of thing, you know.

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   (Mrs. Hewitt)
   Now I understand.

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 Some of the work he did here
 attracted their attention,
 you know.

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 (Mrs. Sinclair)
 You're not flying, Herbert,
 Hermione tells me.

106
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No, I don't like
flying at all.
It frightens me.

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Fortunately, Hermione
doesn't like it, either.

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 (Mrs. Sinclair)
 That is fortunate.

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  Anyhow, we're taking the car.
 Yes, of course.

110
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 That will be a
 great convenience, won't it?

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 Are you planning
 to motor across the continent?

112
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Yes. It's frightfully dull,
I understand...

113
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  but one feels one should,
  you know.

114
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 (Mrs. Hewitt)
 They're going to drive
 to Southampton this evening...

115
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  dine in Salisbury
  on the way...

116
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and in the morning go aboard
   ship at their leisure.

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No trains, no fuss,
no rush, no bother.

118
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Doesn't Hermione
arrange things beautifully?

119
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   She's marvelous.

120
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  Don't you wish
  I were like that?

121
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 (Hewitt)
 No, not really.

122
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 (Mrs. Sinclair)
 Well, my dear,
 it's time for us to be off...

123
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 and let these people
 attend to their
 last minute details.

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 There is no rush.
 All we have to do is get in
 the car and drive away.

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 Trust Hermione.

126
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  No last minute details
with her managing,
  eh, Herbert?

127
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   No, indeed.
 (Mrs. Hewitt)
 But we really must get along.

128
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 I hope you have
 a delightful crossing.

129
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 (Hermione)
 We shall.

130
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 You will write, of course,
 when you can?
   Of course, my dear.

131
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  Now you be sure to bring
  Herbert back for Christmas,
  won't you, no matter what?

132
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Christmas wouldn't be right
without you.

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   I shall. I shall indeed.

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   As a matter of fact,
   I have a little surprise
   for Herbert...

135
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 which will require
our being here.

136
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   So you could rely on it.

137
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I shall have him
back for Christmas,
no matter what happens.

138
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 Well, goodbye, Herbert.
 Got your coat?

139
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 Yes, thank you.
 Goodbye.

140
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 Everything.
 It's all very nice.

141
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 (all)
 Goodbye, Herbert.
 Goodbye.

142
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 Do you want some more tea?
 No, thank you.

143
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 Well, perhaps, yes,
 just a spot.

144
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 Which is your cup?
 That one.

145
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Elsie, you needn't wait
for us to leave.

146
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   You can go as soon as you've
   done that and cleared away
the tea things.

147
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 We'll close up
 the house.
 Thank you, ma'am.

148
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  Here are your wages
  and a little something extra.

149
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   Thank you, ma'am.

150
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  I'll write to you as soon
  as we know the exact date
  we're coming back.

151
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Yes, ma'am.
 Might be longer
 than you think.

152
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   Elsie, do you have enough
   covers for all the furniture
   in this room?

153
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Yes, ma'am.

154
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   Time for you to change.

155
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 Yes, I say it is.
 I won't worry about the tea.
  All right.

156
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  Goodbye, Elsie.
No, we won't say goodbye.

157
00:09:01,908 --> 00:09:03,877
  Just <i>au revoir.</i>
  It won't be long.

158
00:09:03,910 --> 00:09:06,446
   Yes, ma'am. Goodbye.
 Goodbye, Elsie.
 Have a good holiday.

159
00:09:06,479 --> 00:09:08,782
Goodbye, Mr. Carpenter.
 Yes, have a very
 good holiday, Elsie.

160
00:09:08,815 --> 00:09:10,784
   Now let's--

161
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  Put on your brown tweeds.
  They're laid out
  on the bed for you.

162
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  And be sure and take
  everything out of the pockets
  before you pack it.

163
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That's all
you have to do.
 Yes, I will.

164
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 Elsie.

165
00:10:06,606 --> 00:10:07,841
 Hermione.

166
00:10:09,242 --> 00:10:10,477
 Hermione.

167
00:10:10,510 --> 00:10:12,979
Yes? Where are you?

168
00:10:13,013 --> 00:10:14,714
   In the cellar.
Will you come down?

169
00:10:14,748 --> 00:10:17,117
   There's something
   I'd like to ask you.

170
00:10:17,150 --> 00:10:19,953
 There's something I'd like you
 to help me with first.

171
00:10:19,986 --> 00:10:22,155
   Must it be done this minute?

172
00:10:22,188 --> 00:10:24,457
  One thing at a time.
  Everything in order.

173
00:10:24,491 --> 00:10:26,226
  First things first.

174
00:10:26,259 --> 00:10:29,229
   That's the way you
   get things done, you know.

175
00:10:29,262 --> 00:10:31,731
  Are you coming?
   All right. I'll come up.

176
00:10:45,779 --> 00:10:48,982
There's no need to rush.
There's plenty of time
for everything.

177
00:10:49,015 --> 00:10:52,585
 I always leave an ample margin
 for unexpected events,
 you know.

178
00:10:52,619 --> 00:10:54,287
 Yes, well, that's good.

179
00:10:54,320 --> 00:10:56,956
Would you get me
 the little ladder out
 of the kitchen closet?

180
00:10:56,990 --> 00:10:59,726
   I want to change
   this dust cover.
 What's the matter with it?

181
00:10:59,759 --> 00:11:04,064
  It'll cover the sofa
  so much better than
  that little one in there.

182
00:11:04,097 --> 00:11:07,334
Will you get me
the ladder, please?
 I suppose so, all right.

183
00:11:18,445 --> 00:11:20,080
  A little further forward.

184
00:11:24,084 --> 00:11:26,286
   Let me do it.
 No.

185
00:11:26,319 --> 00:11:30,557
  I've had it done wrong
  once today already. It's
  much simpler to do it myself.

186
00:11:30,590 --> 00:11:32,258
Hold the ladder steady.

187
00:11:36,663 --> 00:11:37,764
   There.

188
00:11:38,765 --> 00:11:40,700
 Now give me the other one.

189
00:11:41,801 --> 00:11:43,737
But don't let
  go of the ladder.

190
00:11:44,904 --> 00:11:46,106
 Now, you'll have to....

191
00:11:48,174 --> 00:11:51,411
 I'm afraid this is impossible,
 dear. My arms aren't
 sufficiently elastic.

192
00:11:51,444 --> 00:11:54,114
 You'll have
 to stand quite still.
How trying.

193
00:11:54,881 --> 00:11:56,449
 Here it is.
Thank you.

194
00:12:17,470 --> 00:12:18,438
  Oh, dear.

195
00:12:20,373 --> 00:12:22,776
  I'm not very good
  at this.
   No, dear.

196
00:12:23,710 --> 00:12:24,911
Steady.

197
00:12:27,380 --> 00:12:29,449
There. Now I'm coming down.

198
00:12:34,587 --> 00:12:38,158
   Thank you, dear.
   Will you take the
   ladder back, please?

199
00:12:38,191 --> 00:12:41,695
 Why? Elsie will only have
 to get it out again when
 it's time to take this down.

200
00:12:41,728 --> 00:12:44,931
 Nobody will be here.
Herbert. How like a man.

201
00:12:44,964 --> 00:12:46,900
   Run along while
   I cover the sofa.

202
00:13:06,619 --> 00:13:09,422
  Now will you come down, dear?
 (Hermione)
 Just a moment, dear.

203
00:13:09,456 --> 00:13:11,958
 I want to check the windows.
 Will you help me, please?

204
00:13:12,058 --> 00:13:14,194
 But Elsie locked them all.

205
00:13:14,227 --> 00:13:17,497
  Yes, but Elsie was supposed
  to put the dust covers
  on properly, dear.

206
00:13:17,530 --> 00:13:19,899
  The only way to make certain
  is to do it oneself.

207
00:13:19,933 --> 00:13:22,068
Will you check
the dining room?

208
00:13:23,269 --> 00:13:24,404
   [sighing]
   Very well, dear.

209
00:13:37,984 --> 00:13:41,354
 Now will you come down, dear?
   (Hermione)
Of course, dear.

210
00:13:41,388 --> 00:13:44,858
You know, I always take
an interest in your
little enterprises.

211
00:13:55,168 --> 00:13:57,470
 (Hermione)
 What is it about?
 The wine cellar?

212
00:13:57,504 --> 00:14:01,041
   Yes, I wanted your opinion
   on something.

213
00:14:01,041 --> 00:14:04,077
   You see, I've been thinking.
   Perhaps it might be
   better to....

214
00:14:05,211 --> 00:14:07,580
 Aren't you coming?
 Yes, dear.

215
00:14:07,614 --> 00:14:10,350
 Now then, what is it?

216
00:14:10,383 --> 00:14:12,352
   Well, I....

217
00:14:12,385 --> 00:14:15,555
   Do you think this is going
   to be deep enough?

218
00:14:15,588 --> 00:14:18,291
 I don't think it makes
 a particle of difference.

219
00:14:20,193 --> 00:14:22,228
  Take a better look,
  proper look.

220
00:14:27,634 --> 00:14:29,703
No, not from there.
 Herbert.

221
00:14:31,638 --> 00:14:33,139
 No, from here. See?

222
00:14:34,908 --> 00:14:36,409
Really, Herbert.

223
00:14:40,814 --> 00:14:44,117
 Do you think
 I should lower the floor
 another six inches...

224
00:14:44,150 --> 00:14:46,720
 or do you think that's enough?

225
00:14:46,753 --> 00:14:49,389
 I don't know, Herbert.
 I don't know
 anything about....

226
00:16:08,935 --> 00:16:11,705
 She turned it off.
 She turned it off at the main.

227
00:16:43,737 --> 00:16:44,771
[water running]

228
00:16:44,804 --> 00:16:45,972
 [doorbell ringing]

229
00:16:50,076 --> 00:16:51,811
 [doorbell continues ringing]

230
00:16:55,615 --> 00:16:57,083
   Herbert?
 Hermione?

231
00:16:58,651 --> 00:17:01,388
 Wherever can they be?
The car's there.

232
00:17:01,421 --> 00:17:03,423
 Maybe they've
 popped round
 to Mrs. Liddell's.

233
00:17:03,456 --> 00:17:05,592
 We must see them.
Or to the shops, maybe.

234
00:17:05,625 --> 00:17:09,429
 Something at
 the last minute.
 No, not Hermione.

235
00:17:09,462 --> 00:17:12,098
   I say, listen.
   Isn't that someone
   taking a bath?

236
00:17:13,767 --> 00:17:17,570
Shall we shout?
How about banging
on the door?

237
00:17:17,604 --> 00:17:20,874
 Don't. It might
 not be tactful.
  There's no harm in a shout.

238
00:17:20,907 --> 00:17:23,143
 No, dear.
 Let's come by
 on our way back.

239
00:17:23,176 --> 00:17:25,412
 Hermione said
 they wouldn't be
 leaving before 7:00.

240
00:17:25,445 --> 00:17:28,448
 They're dining
 on the road, you know.
   Is that so? All right.

241
00:17:28,481 --> 00:17:32,585
   I do want to have that
   last drink with old Herbert.
He might be hurt.

242
00:17:32,619 --> 00:17:35,355
 Let's hurry.
 We can be back by 6:30.
  All right.

243
00:17:47,500 --> 00:17:48,935
 [car engine starting]

244
00:19:58,598 --> 00:19:59,532
There!

245
00:20:01,334 --> 00:20:04,771
The next time,
I'll let the first shade
of doubt creep in.

246
00:20:07,707 --> 00:20:09,142
   [doorbell buzzing]

247
00:20:10,477 --> 00:20:11,478
 Just a minute.

248
00:20:24,124 --> 00:20:26,259
 Good morning.
   (Hall)
   Good morning, Mr. Carpenter.

249
00:20:26,292 --> 00:20:27,861
  Thought I'd just drop
  over from the plant...

250
00:20:27,894 --> 00:20:30,130
  to see if there was
  anything we could do for you.

251
00:20:30,163 --> 00:20:32,699
I see you're getting
unpacked, I expect
you'll be settled soon.

252
00:20:32,732 --> 00:20:34,834
 Settled now, in fact.
 I was just having
some breakfast.

253
00:20:34,868 --> 00:20:36,970
 Can I get you something?
No. Thanks.

254
00:20:37,003 --> 00:20:40,607
  Well,
  this is a pleasant place.
 Yes, isn't it?

255
00:20:40,640 --> 00:20:44,544
   You always have beer
   for breakfast?
 No, only recently.

256
00:20:44,577 --> 00:20:48,248
 I like it very, much, though.
 It's just the thing. Are you
 sure you won't have something?

257
00:20:48,281 --> 00:20:51,551
 No, thanks, just the same.
 I'll have to get on back.

258
00:20:51,584 --> 00:20:54,688
  You had some mail.
  It came this morning.
  I brought it along.

259
00:20:54,721 --> 00:20:57,724
   There are some
   for Mrs. Carpenter, too.

260
00:20:57,757 --> 00:21:01,261
  Is she going to join you?
 No. My wife
and I separated recently.

261
00:21:01,294 --> 00:21:03,730
 It was rather sudden.
 I suppose...

262
00:21:03,763 --> 00:21:06,366
 actually it's been coming on
 for quite a long time...

263
00:21:06,399 --> 00:21:08,401
 and some of our friends
 haven't heard about it yet.

264
00:21:08,435 --> 00:21:10,904
 I really must write to them
 and let them know.

265
00:21:10,937 --> 00:21:12,939
 Well, I'll be
 getting along.

266
00:21:12,972 --> 00:21:16,743
 By the way, have you
 made up your mind
 to stay over here with us?

267
00:21:16,776 --> 00:21:19,846
 Well, I can tell you this,
 I've been giving it some
 very favorable thought.

268
00:21:19,879 --> 00:21:21,548
 I must say I like it here.
 Good.

269
00:21:21,581 --> 00:21:24,284
   I'll see you Monday morning,
then? Your office is
   all ready for you.

270
00:21:24,317 --> 00:21:26,553
 Yes, indeed.
 That'll be fine.
 I'll see you out.

271
00:21:26,586 --> 00:21:28,088
  Don't bother.

272
00:21:28,088 --> 00:21:30,557
It's no bother at all.
It's very decent
of you to stop by.

273
00:21:30,590 --> 00:21:33,393
   Not at all. If there's
   anything we can do,
   be sure and let us know.

274
00:21:33,426 --> 00:21:35,395
 Thanks awfully,
 but I think I have
 everything under control.

275
00:21:35,428 --> 00:21:37,397
Good. See you Monday, then.
 Right, Goodbye.

276
00:21:50,677 --> 00:21:51,978
 Mrs. Carpenter.

277
00:21:53,113 --> 00:21:54,414
 Mrs. Carpenter.

278
00:21:55,782 --> 00:21:56,950
   Freda Wallingford.

279
00:22:06,860 --> 00:22:07,827
   [doorbell buzzing]

280
00:22:07,861 --> 00:22:09,062
 Just a moment.

281
00:22:10,830 --> 00:22:13,133
 It's the maid.
Oh, good.

282
00:22:13,166 --> 00:22:14,968
  I'll answer that
  in a day or so.

283
00:22:17,303 --> 00:22:19,773
 Good morning,
 Mr. Carpenter.
 Good morning.

284
00:22:19,806 --> 00:22:22,409
  Well, I see you've
  certainly been unpacking.
  Don't worry, though...

285
00:22:22,442 --> 00:22:25,078
I'll get everything
all straightened up
before you know it.

286
00:22:25,078 --> 00:22:28,615
 No, please don't move
 anything. It's all just
 exactly the way I want it.

287
00:22:28,648 --> 00:22:31,484
 You might do the vacuuming
 and wash the dishes,
 that will be fine.

288
00:22:31,518 --> 00:22:33,486
   Don't you even want me
   to move this bath towel?

289
00:22:33,520 --> 00:22:35,088
 Oh, yes, the towel.

290
00:22:36,156 --> 00:22:37,290
  This looks like a bill.

291
00:22:38,158 --> 00:22:40,260
Well, that's simple.

292
00:22:40,293 --> 00:22:42,429
   "Holt and Son,
   Builders, Decorators.

293
00:22:43,830 --> 00:22:47,100
  "Madam, receipt....
  Your kind acceptance....

294
00:22:47,100 --> 00:22:51,638
 "Estimate below....
 Working almost immediately...

295
00:22:51,671 --> 00:22:55,108
  "as per your request,
  so as to have it
  finished for Christmas."

296
00:23:38,084 --> 00:23:39,552
Back for Christmas.

297
00:23:41,521 --> 00:23:43,923
   She said I'd be back
   for Christmas.

298
00:23:56,469 --> 00:23:59,239
  That concludes our sideshow.

299
00:23:59,272 --> 00:24:01,041
We shall be back
next week to....

300
00:24:02,776 --> 00:24:04,444
   "Made in Texas...

301
00:24:05,812 --> 00:24:06,946
 "by Texans...

302
00:24:08,381 --> 00:24:10,550
  "with New Yorkers."

303
00:24:10,583 --> 00:24:12,652
   I think I'd better
   be trotting off.

304
00:24:12,686 --> 00:24:15,555
I've just decided
  to have my ears Sanforized.
  Good night.