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[barking]

[Jacqueline] Before Sister Bertrille came to Convent San Tanco,

Sister Sixto used to go to the fish market

and return with fish.

Now that Sister Bertrille has been assigned

to accompany her,

there's no telling what they'll bring back.

Look, there's Carlos.

Hey, maybe after we're finished shopping,

he'll give us a lift back to the convent in his car.

I wouldn't mind being lifted.

It's 3 miles as the crow fleas.

No, that "flies."

Fleas are those tiny insects that you find on animals.

I thought those were flies.

Well, they are flies...

Yes?

It's very complicated.

Sister Sixto, look at that.

I don't think the Reverend Mother

would want I should look.

You know, she looks familiar to me.

I thought she was Charlie Chaplin

until she took off her mustache.

Sabrina! [gasps]

It's H.H. Who?

Harold Harmon, my producer. Come on, let's get out of here.

Oh, yes.

[Harold] Sabrina, wait! I have to talk to you!

I must talk to you, darling!

Sabrina!

That's who it is. It's Sabrina Lewis.

Sabrina Lewis. The movie star?

Yes. No!

Oh, I wish I could get a closer look.

You could if you were a good swimmer.

Sister Sixto, why don't you go buy the fish?

I'll meet you back here in about 10 minutes.

Where are you going? To get a closer look.

What was that?

What's what?

Well, don't you see?

Si,I see. I see you, I see the sea.

So, what else is there to see?

I think I'm flipping.

[speaking in Spanish]

I mean, we cannot leave Mr. Harmon

standing on the dock forever.

Forget about Mr. Harmon.

Okay. Now what about Spencer?

Forget about Spencer.

But he's your fiance.

At least give him a chance to explain himself.

Do you think that that girl meant anything to him?

Believe me, she was nothing.

Well, did you date her, too?

He loves you. He's very upset.

Only because I walked off the picture

and he's afraid he might lose the best part he ever had.

Oh, no. That's not what he told me.

He would turn in his mother for a good close-up.

That is an unmitigated lie.

You rat! I might have known it.

[Carlos] Sabrina, be reasonable.

[Carlos] Sabrina.

Take the wheel. Swing her around.

What for?

Well, to rescue her, what do you think?

Are you kidding?

She was a stand-in for Esther Williams.

Do you need any help, Miss Lewis?

[Jacqueline] Just how Sister Bertrille maneuvered things

so that Sabrina Lewis was taken

to Convent San Tanco to recuperate

was never very clear.

But the presence of such a celebrated person

didn't do much for our work schedule.

And I'm afraid I was as guilty as the others.

Sister Sixto, that's not very nice.

How'd she look?

Beautiful.

just like when she was dying in the Seven Faces Of Sin.

Oh, Sister, how can I ever thank you?

Oh. How can I thank you, Miss Lewis?

I mean-- I mean, it was really a privilege to save you.

Reverend Mother, I, uh,

I've been hesitant about telling you this,

but I--I guess it must have been

when I was going down for the third time, I...

I had a vision.

A vision? Yes.

A beautiful angel, all in white,

descending from the heavens,

with her arms stretching out to me.

Miss Lewis, when one is in such an extreme situation,

one is likely to imagine things.

Oh, well, I'm sure that's true. It's just...

The interesting thing is,

she looked exactly like Sister Bertrille.

Well, isn't that funny? Yes.

Somewhere out there there's an angel who looks just like me.

I mean-- I mean, that's the first time

anyone's accused me of being an angel, right?

I would say that's a fair statement, yes.

Do you know something?

You remind me of my reverend mother.

Your...

Miss Lewis,

you were a nun? But, of course.

Didn't you see me in The Cross and the Fire?

Oh. Yes, yes. Yes, I did.

You were very impressive, Miss Lewis.

Well, Miss Lewis, I--I will leave you two alone for now.

Oh, well, thank you, Reverend Mother.

Sister, I--I seem to be a bit confused.

Where did you come from exactly?

I mean, I don't remember seeing your boat.

Well, I wasn't in a boat.

You were swimming that far out to sea?

Not exactly. Sort of.

Anyway, it was nice I was in the neighborhood.

Well...

These flowers that your fiance sent you are just gorgeous.

If I know him, he probably charged them to the studio.

He certainly has a great voice.

He called twice this morning.

Aren't you even gonna talk to him?

I doubt it. No, my dear.

I'm sorry to have to shock you this way.

But you have no idea what my life is like.

I'm so alone. With all these friends?

Friends? Friends? Parasites, you mean.

People who are only interested in what they have to gain.

No, I'd rather...

I'd rather have a single wildflower

tendered by the hand of a simple peasant

than all of this gaudy display.

And then she said,

"I would rather have a single wildflower

"tendered by the hand of a simple peasant

"than all of this gaudy display."

Oh, it's just like watching one of her movies.

Sister Bertrille, that was from one of her movies.

What?

The one about the queen who gives up her throne.

[Jacqueline] In the week that followed,

Sabrina Lewis really threw herself

into the spirit of convent life,

as she saw it.

In Panavision and Vistascope.

When, to be hospitable,

Reverend Mother invited her to say grace,

Sabrina eagerly accepted.

Bless us, O Lord

and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive

from thy bounty through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

The way Sabrina prayed, we really expected an answer.

One day, Sabrina asked to see Sister Estella.

The reason we were all so surprised is that

Sister Estella spoke no English.

Later we got the explanation.

Sabrina had figured out that Sister Estella

was just her size.

What followed next

shouldn't have been a surprise, but it was.

Well, from the looks of this breakfast tray, Miss Lewis,

I'd say you were fully recovered.

And that means you'll probably be leaving us soon

and going back to work, huh?

Which will probably be a great relief to your boyfriend.

Did I mention that the last time he called

and you wouldn't talk to him,

he told me your producer was going to sue you?

Sister Bertrille, I would like you to be the first to know.

I have decided to become a nun.

Does that surprise you?

No.

But have you thought about this carefully, Miss Lewis?

I mean, it's not something you just decide just like that.

My dear, I've thought of nothing else.

I've just never known such inner peace and tranquility.

Now I am sure that this is what I must do.

I'm afraid the decision isn't entirely up to you.

You can petition, but you have to be accepted.

And you might not be.

With my credits?

I'm sorry, Miss Lewis, but I don't think

that's what the Reverend Mother considers

when she interviews an applicant.

Oh, there's an interview?

Well, I'm very good at interviews.

As a matter of fact, I was given a Golden Apple Award

by the press for being the most cooperative.

Now, tell me, what sort of questions will she ask?

Oh, whether you're prepared to give up

all worldly goods and earthly considerations.

To give up all thoughts of self.

Things like that.

To me, worldly goods

are only a hollow mockery

compared with the joy of devotion to others.

How's that? Not bad.

If you mean it. My dear, if I'm accepted,

I would gladly give up everything.

My cars, my jewels, my house, everything,

and of course, my mortgage.

Tell me, what other questions will the Reverend Mother ask?

Oh, lots of things.

Like for instance, she might ask,

"Miss Lewis,

"have you given any thought to how this might affect

"your fiance and friends?"

Well... "And before you answer, my child,

"I suggest that you reflect carefully.

"For if you are motivated by the desire

"to bring happiness to others,

"how can you justify your decision

"if it means grief to your loved ones?

"Please understand, my child,

"that as Mother Superior of Convent San Tanco,

"I must voice these doubts.

"And if I seem cold and unemotional to you,

"it is only because of my inner warmth and radiance."

I take this to be some form of rehearsal?

Yes, Reverend Mother.

And I think I just lost the part.

Thank you. I'll clean up this in a minute.

[Jacqueline] Reverend Mother wisely decided to grant Sabrina an interview

and Sabrina made her pitch.

Oh, petition.

On film, Sabrina's performance would have been a cinch

for the Academy Award for best actress in a starring role.

But Reverend Mother withheld her vote.

Miss Lewis, you present a very good case.

And I respect your feelings, for I'm sure

they come from deep within you. Oh, yes.

But you have been through a difficult period,

and I am going to suggest

that you reflect a little while longer and so will I.

And then let us talk again.

A nun? A nun.

What kind of a nun?

A nun, nun.

Well, look, she can't do this.

She's under contract to me.

Listen, this may not be any of my business, but...

Who is this?

A friend, a dear friend.

Do you think it's ethical to sue a girl

just because she decides to become a nun?

I am not suing her for that.

I am suing her for breach of contract and damages.

Look, just get her to finish that picture,

then I don't care if she wants to become a bishop.

And when I told her they were suing her

for $2.5 million dollars,

she raised her head, her eyes flashed, and she said "So what?"

I wonder what picture that was from?

I don't know, but to start a suit,

they're gonna have to serve her with papers.

And it's up to us to protect her.

[knocking at door]

Oh, hello.

I collect stained glass windows with my camera.

I wonder if it'd be all right if I took a picture of yours?

Go right ahead. No, no, no.

I meant from the inside with the light coming through?

Say, I understand that movie star

is staying here. Sabrina Lewis.

That is correct. Uh-huh.

Is it true that she's decided to become a nun?

I think he's a process server.

Why do you say that? Just a hunch.

Gosh, I'd sure like to get a peek at her.

Sabrina Lewis, that is. Do you suppose it'd be possible?

[Ana] Oh, no, senor. [man] Oh.

Sister Ana, you're not being at all hospitable.

Why don't you take a look in the garden?

Hah. You're very kind.

That's what we're here for. If I do become a nun,

my experience would make me the logical person

to run the drama class.

Oh, Miss Lewis, this is for you.

And this, my friend, is for you. Hey!

What was all that about?

Well, we just caught our first process server,

thanks to Sister Bertrille's hunch.

Well, how did you know?

Simple matter of deduction combined

with acute powers of observation.

He was taking pictures with his lens cap on.

Hi, Carlos.

Oh, hi, Spence. How goes the war?

Another process server shot down in the line of duty.

But I think that H.H.

has finally come up with a solution.

And a very clever one.

And that makes you happy, eh? Well, don't you see?

Once Sabrina sees those papers,

she'll realize how serious the situation is,

and then she'll come to her senses.

And what is this so clever solution?

I'm not so sure if I should tell you.

You and the sisters are pretty clubby.

Well, don't tell me.

No, no, no. It's too good. I've got to.

He's sending an actor from the company up to the convent.

What's so clever about that?

Dressed as a priest?

What's bothering you?

Sister, all night I wrestled with my conscience,

and I finally decided I couldn't tell you.

But I decided that at least

I have to tell you I can't tell you.

So all I'm going to tell you is

be careful. Of what?

I just told you I can't tell you.

You don't want me to betray Spencer's confidence, do you?

It's something her fiance told you?

I should bite my tongue.

Don't ask me any more questions.

Just be suspicious of any visitor,

especially if he acts suspicious.

Another process server?

Please don't ask me any more questions.

Boy, that's the fourth one they've tried to sneak in on us.

Can you at least tell me if he's gonna be

tall or short or fat or skinny or...

What's the difference?

Priests come in all sizes.

Sister, please remember, I didn't tell you anything.

I asked him. I said, "Is he gonna be tall or short..."

[phone ringing]

Wait till the Reverend Mother returns.

She'll blow her toupe.

Top. Her top, too.

Sisters, when is Reverend Mother returning?

Oh, who is it? A Father Duffy.

He says he's an old friend of hers from the mainland.

Well, just tell him that...

Wait a minute. Maybe that's him.

Him who? The process server.

Hello. This is Sister Bertrille.

I'm sorry, but the Reverend Mother

won't be back till late this evening.

Is there someplace she could call you?

No. I--I I'm just passing through the island, you see.

I only have an hour or two.

I see.

He's just passing through the island

and only has an hour or two.

Gee, that is a shame, Father.

Well, I-- I've heard so much about San Tanco.

Perhaps I should come out anyway.

[whispering] He thinks he should come out anyway.

Yes, definitely. By all means, do come out.

And in the Reverend Mother's absence,

we'll do our very best to make you welcome.

Right. Goodbye.

I will now entertain suggestions

from the welcoming committee.

Welcome to Convent San Tanco, Father Duffy.

Won't you come in?

I'm Sister Bertrille, and this is Sister Jacqueline.

How do you do, Father? I'm pleased to meet you.

It's so kind of you to ask me out here.

The pleasure, believe me, is ours.

Yes. It's lovely.

I've heard so much about San Tanco.

Oh, have you?

I've also heard that you have

a famous actress staying here with you.

Yes, I bet you have.

Would you like to meet her, Father?

Yes, as a matter of fact I would.

You see, I've always been quite a fan of hers.

Uh, Father, before you arrived,

Sister Bertrille and I were having an argument

I'm sure you can settle.

It was a matter of canon law.

Why, I'm afraid I can't help you there.

You see, I'm not a parish priest.

I run a home for wayward girls.

I'm telling you, you will regret it.

I appreciate your feelings, but if I don't go up there

and serve that summons, I'm an out-of-work actor.

The sisters are very clever. You might not fool them.

That's hardly likely.

I've played priests in five pictures,

a bishop twice. Once I even played a rabbi.

Reformed, of course.

It is better to be unemployed than to do a thing like this.

Please, don't do it. Sorry.

If they find out, you can get prosecuted, you know.

How could they find out?

Well, one little slip. What kind of slip?

The kind of slip I made

when I told them to expect a phony priest.

You know something?

It's better to be unemployed than to do a thing like this.

That's funny. I wonder why

Sister Estella thought Miss Lewis was up here.

Oh, but you must see our view from here.

It's quite breathtaking.

It has quite an impact, yes.

My goodness.

On a clear day, you can see St. Thomas.

Is that a fact?

Yes, if you just get up a little bit higher.

Oh, yes.

I can see why you're so proud of...

I'll tell someone to find Miss Lewis.

The bell has a lovely sound.

But why are they still ringing it?

They're not. Eh?

Maybe the Father would like a tidbitty?

It's tidbit. A little tidbit is not a tidbitty?

Would you care for a tortilla?

Eh?

Hot, huh? Good for the sinuses.

Water. Water.

There goes the vinegar for my hair rinse.

Sister Ana, do you know where Miss Lewis is?

Maybe that's enough.

I can't chicken out now. Sister Ana?

She's in there. Father Duffy,

come right this way and I'll introduce you.

Miss Lewis? There's someone out here

who's dying to meet you.

And I'm dying to meet him.

Thank you. Oh, Miss Lewis, I...

Have you all gone mad?

Oh, Reverend Mother, how glad I am to see you.

Father Duffy!

Why didn't you let me chicken out?

It is difficult to believe

there could be some reasonable explanation for this.

Let us hope there is.

Reverend Mother, there is an explanation.

But I think you'd save a lot of time

if you just excommunicated us.

Father Duffy, I--

I'm so sorry.

I don't know what to say.

You see, we thought you were a process server...

My dear child, cherry pie is my favorite dessert.

But usually I prefer to have it served on a plate.

Perhaps you're right, Reverend Mother.

I don't deny that I--I may have a tendency

to over-dramatize things a bit.

But I, I just can't get over the feeling that I was...

I was called here.

You mean your vision?

Oh, yes, yes. It was so real.

So--so moving. Yes.

Well, Miss Lewis,

I find that

I cannot alter my conclusion

that at this time,

you would not be

a suitable candidate for the novitiate.

Miss Lewis, would you come here a moment, please?

Is that the vision that you saw?

[gasps]

[Sabrina] Sister Bertrille?

I hope that will help you resolve your conflict.

Well, how does she do it?

Well, as I understand it, it has

something to do with aerodynamics.

[Sabrina] It's amazing.

[phone ringing] Excuse me just a moment.

Hello?

Oh, yes. Miss Lewis, it is your fiance.

Shall I tell him that you are unavailable?

Oh, no. No, no. I'll take it, Reverend Mother.

Thank you. Thank you. Hello, Spence?

Oh, darling. How are you?

Spence, listen, I've got something to talk to you about.

I have the greatest idea for a picture.

Peter Pan in a nun's habit.

Is that wild?

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