"Our Miss Brooks" The Festival

1 00:00:05,923 --> 00:00:12,930 Good morning, Mrs. Davis. 2 00:00:14,806 --> 00:00:16,850 Oh, good morning, Connie. 3 00:00:16,975 --> 00:00:18,977 My, that's a stunning dress. 4 00:00:19,102 --> 00:00:20,020 Oh, do you like it? 5 00:00:20,145 --> 00:00:22,272 I just got it yesterday afternoon. 6 00:00:22,397 --> 00:00:24,942 Now, that's what I call sensible shopping. 7 00:00:25,067 --> 00:00:28,070 It's still in style today. 8 00:00:29,112 --> 00:00:33,867 Well, it won't be by the time I get through paying for it. 9 00:00:33,992 --> 00:00:37,412 You know, Mrs. Conklin loaned me her car for my shopping trip yesterday, 10 00:00:37,537 --> 00:00:40,999 after I told her how desperately I needed a new dress for the festival. 11 00:00:42,376 --> 00:00:43,377 What festival? 12 00:00:43,502 --> 00:00:46,088 Oh, it's being held in the park this afternoon, 13 00:00:46,213 --> 00:00:48,465 under the auspices of our public school. 14 00:00:48,590 --> 00:00:52,761 It's $2 a ticket, and the proceeds all go to charity. 15 00:00:52,886 --> 00:00:54,513 I'm going with Mr. Boynton. 16 00:00:54,638 --> 00:00:55,889 Did he invite you? 17 00:00:56,014 --> 00:00:58,308 Well, not yet, but he will as soon as I 18 00:00:58,433 --> 00:01:01,103 tell him I have the money for my own ticket. 19 00:01:01,228 --> 00:01:04,690 Well, I'm jewelry like that dress, Connie. 20 00:01:04,815 --> 00:01:09,403 You know, it's just like one I have in my closet, the one that's too tight for me. 21 00:01:09,528 --> 00:01:10,654 Too tight? 22 00:01:10,779 --> 00:01:13,365 I remember the last time I wore it to the market. 23 00:01:13,490 --> 00:01:18,870 The butcher whistled at me as I was leaving. 24 00:01:18,996 --> 00:01:22,207 Well, I think I'll go and get a refill. 25 00:01:22,332 --> 00:01:26,753 Come on in, Walter. 26 00:01:28,255 --> 00:01:31,591 But, sir, what light through yonder window breaks? 27 00:01:31,717 --> 00:01:34,886 It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. 28 00:01:35,012 --> 00:01:39,933 Romeo, Romeo, why pour out thou, Romeo, Walter? 29 00:01:40,058 --> 00:01:43,020 I thought I'd get dressed early for the festival, Miss Brooks. 30 00:01:43,145 --> 00:01:44,146 Oh, hiya, Mrs. Davis. 31 00:01:44,271 --> 00:01:45,355 Oh, good morning, Walter. 32 00:01:45,480 --> 00:01:51,778 Is that a new suit? 33 00:01:51,903 --> 00:01:56,950 Yes, he got it from Sam Shakespeare, the friendly credit tailor. 34 00:01:57,075 --> 00:01:58,368 Now here, dear, sit right down there. 35 00:01:58,493 --> 00:01:59,202 Just move right, please. 36 00:01:59,328 --> 00:01:59,995 Oh, thank you. 37 00:02:00,120 --> 00:02:02,748 Yeah, you're welcome. 38 00:02:02,873 --> 00:02:06,001 You know, they're giving a prize to the couple with the most unusual 39 00:02:06,126 --> 00:02:10,130 costumes, Mrs. Davis, and Harriet Conklin and I are going as Romeo and Juliet. 40 00:02:10,255 --> 00:02:13,091 She's going to be Juliet. 41 00:02:13,216 --> 00:02:15,886 It's going to be a costume affair, Connie. 42 00:02:16,011 --> 00:02:19,097 Well, it's sort of a poor man's Mardi Gras, Mrs. Davis. 43 00:02:19,222 --> 00:02:23,352 But those that don't want to compete for the prizes can wear anything they please. 44 00:02:23,477 --> 00:02:26,229 Yeah, that dress certainly ought to please Mr. Boynton. 45 00:02:26,355 --> 00:02:30,150 I'll bet when he gets one look at you in that, he might even catch fire. 46 00:02:30,275 --> 00:02:35,655 He hasn't caught fire since he dipped his tie in a Bunsen burner, Walter. 47 00:02:35,781 --> 00:02:37,282 But I'm glad you like it. 48 00:02:37,407 --> 00:02:39,284 The festival should be fun. 49 00:02:39,409 --> 00:02:41,953 Yeah, I bet Gus and Katie will get a big charge out of it. 50 00:02:42,079 --> 00:02:42,662 Who? 51 00:02:42,788 --> 00:02:44,456 Oh, they work at school, Mrs. Davis. 52 00:02:44,581 --> 00:02:48,418 You know Gus, he's the handyman, and Katie's the sort of scrub woman. 53 00:02:48,543 --> 00:02:49,878 Why, haven't you ever seen her? 54 00:02:50,003 --> 00:02:53,548 She's kind of tall and thin with a narrow sort of face. 55 00:02:53,673 --> 00:02:55,258 I don't seem to recall her. 56 00:02:55,384 --> 00:02:56,676 They make a lovely couple. 57 00:02:56,802 --> 00:02:59,721 Gus looks like her broom. 58 00:02:59,846 --> 00:03:02,641 He's crazy about him, though, and the thing she wants most 59 00:03:02,766 --> 00:03:05,519 in all the world is for him to take her to the festival. 60 00:03:05,644 --> 00:03:08,688 Yeah, and now thanks to Miss Brooks, he'll be allowed to take her. 61 00:03:08,814 --> 00:03:09,523 Allowed? 62 00:03:09,648 --> 00:03:11,942 Well, at first, you see, Mr. Conklin said that only 63 00:03:12,067 --> 00:03:14,277 students and teachers could attend the festival. 64 00:03:14,403 --> 00:03:17,322 But then Miss Brooks circulated a petition for Gus and Katie, and she 65 00:03:17,447 --> 00:03:20,617 got so many signatures on it that Mr. Conklin had to change his attitude. 66 00:03:20,742 --> 00:03:22,536 Walter delivered the petition for me. 67 00:03:22,661 --> 00:03:26,665 And I must say, Mr. Conklin accepted it in the most gracious manner. 68 00:03:26,790 --> 00:03:30,127 I wish you could have seen the good-natured smile 69 00:03:30,252 --> 00:03:34,172 on his lips as he kicked me down the school steps. 70 00:03:34,297 --> 00:03:36,883 I'd like you to meet Katie sometime, Mrs. Davis. 71 00:03:37,008 --> 00:03:40,095 She works so hard and has so little time for fun. 72 00:03:40,220 --> 00:03:43,598 I just had to do something to bring a bit of happiness into her life. 73 00:03:43,723 --> 00:03:47,936 It's all right to be charitable, Connie, but you mustn't deprive yourself, remember. 74 00:03:48,061 --> 00:03:49,688 Charity begins at home. 75 00:03:49,813 --> 00:03:52,774 Well, so far I haven't deprived myself of anything, Mrs. Davis. 76 00:03:52,899 --> 00:03:56,403 Just the same, you can carry this soft-hearted business too far. 77 00:03:56,528 --> 00:03:59,823 Now mark my words, someday you're going to help others to such an extent 78 00:03:59,948 --> 00:04:03,535 that you're going to find yourself out in the cold with no one to help you. 79 00:04:05,162 --> 00:04:06,329 Oh, don't be absurd. 80 00:04:06,455 --> 00:04:07,664 You want some toast, Walter? 81 00:04:07,789 --> 00:04:08,874 Oh, no thanks. 82 00:04:08,999 --> 00:04:11,126 Well, it's perfectly natural for Miss Brooks to go 83 00:04:11,251 --> 00:04:13,336 overboard in her feelings for Katie, Mrs. Davis. 84 00:04:13,462 --> 00:04:15,839 You see, Gus is such a vague old bird that he 85 00:04:15,964 --> 00:04:18,425 doesn't even know that Katie's nuts about him. 86 00:04:18,550 --> 00:04:20,969 It's just like Mr. Boynton and Miss Brooks. 87 00:04:21,094 --> 00:04:23,513 Their romances are really a parallel. 88 00:04:23,638 --> 00:04:27,142 I mean, Katie's always throwing herself at Gus's feet 89 00:04:27,267 --> 00:04:30,645 the way Miss Brooks throws herself at Mr. Boynton. 90 00:04:32,814 --> 00:04:37,194 Yeah, I will have a piece of toast, thanks. 91 00:04:37,319 --> 00:04:40,238 Mr. Boynton! 92 00:04:40,363 --> 00:04:44,576 Yoo-hoo! 93 00:04:44,701 --> 00:04:49,039 Mr. Boynton! 94 00:04:49,164 --> 00:04:52,626 Oh, good morning, Miss Brooks. 95 00:04:52,751 --> 00:04:54,127 Oh, hello, Mr. Boynton. 96 00:04:54,252 --> 00:04:56,755 I just stepped out to get some letters for my guinea pigs. 97 00:04:56,880 --> 00:04:58,089 They seem to thrive on it. 98 00:04:58,215 --> 00:04:59,883 Yes, they're getting taller every day. 99 00:05:00,008 --> 00:05:02,552 Isn't that a new suit? 100 00:05:02,677 --> 00:05:04,054 Why, yes. 101 00:05:04,179 --> 00:05:07,224 Set me back $35, Miss Brooks. 102 00:05:07,349 --> 00:05:08,433 But I think it's worth it. 103 00:05:08,558 --> 00:05:09,976 I got it to wear to the festival. 104 00:05:10,101 --> 00:05:11,853 Oh, I'm glad you brought that up. 105 00:05:11,978 --> 00:05:14,523 I have an idea, Mr. Boyden, since you're going to the festival 106 00:05:14,648 --> 00:05:16,983 and I'm going to the festival, why don't we go together? 107 00:05:17,108 --> 00:05:19,986 To the festival, I mean. 108 00:05:20,111 --> 00:05:24,616 I mean, would you like to take me to the festival? 109 00:05:24,741 --> 00:05:28,870 Well now, to tell you the truth, I'm afraid that... I've got the $2 for my own ticket. 110 00:05:28,995 --> 00:05:29,871 Oh. 111 00:05:29,996 --> 00:05:34,292 Miss Brooks, if you're not doing anything, I'd like to take you to the festival. 112 00:05:34,417 --> 00:05:36,503 Oh, really? 113 00:05:36,628 --> 00:05:41,049 Well, I'll have to check my list of appointments. 114 00:05:41,174 --> 00:05:42,384 Oh, now, isn't that lucky? 115 00:05:42,509 --> 00:05:46,763 I'm free for the rest of the year. 116 00:05:46,888 --> 00:05:48,723 Now, don't misunderstand me. 117 00:05:48,848 --> 00:05:51,768 I'd be perfectly willing to pay for your ticket, too, but 118 00:05:51,893 --> 00:05:54,688 buying this suit has left me with practically nothing. 119 00:05:54,813 --> 00:05:55,897 Oh, I wouldn't say that. 120 00:05:56,022 --> 00:05:59,359 It is a nice suit, though. 121 00:05:59,484 --> 00:06:02,612 But you're not the only one who has something new. 122 00:06:02,737 --> 00:06:03,947 You like? 123 00:06:04,072 --> 00:06:05,532 Oh, I'll say I do. 124 00:06:05,657 --> 00:06:06,700 Gosh, it's beautiful. 125 00:06:06,825 --> 00:06:08,368 Turn around. 126 00:06:08,493 --> 00:06:10,704 Yes, indeed. 127 00:06:10,829 --> 00:06:16,876 Now, that bag looks pretty on both sides. 128 00:06:17,002 --> 00:06:18,587 I'd better tend to my guinea pigs. 129 00:06:18,712 --> 00:06:20,046 Oh, by all means. 130 00:06:20,171 --> 00:06:23,133 Here, boys, go to the festival. 131 00:06:23,258 --> 00:06:25,218 Well, I'd better get back to my classroom. 132 00:06:25,343 --> 00:06:26,094 Okay, see you later. 133 00:06:26,219 --> 00:06:28,179 Oh, Miss Brooks. 134 00:06:30,056 --> 00:06:31,891 Isn't that a new dress you have on? 135 00:06:32,017 --> 00:06:38,356 Yeah. 136 00:06:38,481 --> 00:06:43,528 Hello, Katie. 137 00:06:43,653 --> 00:06:48,283 Oh, good morning, Miss Brooks. 138 00:06:48,408 --> 00:06:50,452 You're kind of early this morning, aren't you? 139 00:06:50,577 --> 00:06:54,247 Yes, I have a little business to discuss with Mr. Boynton. 140 00:06:54,372 --> 00:06:56,041 Oh, I like him. 141 00:06:56,166 --> 00:06:59,085 He's a lot like Mr. Gary, don't you think so? 142 00:06:59,210 --> 00:07:00,378 Like Gus? 143 00:07:00,503 --> 00:07:01,588 Oh, I don't know. 144 00:07:01,713 --> 00:07:03,632 Has he asked to take you to the festival yet? 145 00:07:03,757 --> 00:07:05,508 Well, he's kind of hinted at it. 146 00:07:05,634 --> 00:07:07,761 He asked me if I bought my tickets yet. 147 00:07:07,886 --> 00:07:11,514 Well, he's a little like Mr. Boynton, I guess. 148 00:07:11,640 --> 00:07:13,475 Oh, you know, a lot of people say that 149 00:07:13,600 --> 00:07:15,935 Mr. Gary is lazy, but I don't agree with them. 150 00:07:16,061 --> 00:07:16,978 Do you, Miss Brooks? 151 00:07:17,103 --> 00:07:18,396 Oh, of course not, Katie. 152 00:07:18,521 --> 00:07:22,317 They're just jealous because he's so easygoing and relaxed. 153 00:07:22,442 --> 00:07:28,323 After all, isn't everyone who can fall asleep during fire drills? 154 00:07:28,448 --> 00:07:29,282 What's this? 155 00:07:29,407 --> 00:07:31,576 Oh, that's something I want to talk to you about. 156 00:07:31,701 --> 00:07:33,411 It's a purse I bought for the festival. 157 00:07:33,536 --> 00:07:34,913 I want to get your opinion on it. 158 00:07:35,038 --> 00:07:38,166 You see, I got a check skirt and a red blouse in the locker room 159 00:07:38,291 --> 00:07:42,045 downstairs, and I was wondering if you thought this would clash with them. 160 00:07:44,547 --> 00:07:46,257 That's a purse? 161 00:07:46,383 --> 00:07:47,258 Where'd you kill it? 162 00:07:47,384 --> 00:07:49,636 Uh, get it. 163 00:07:49,761 --> 00:07:52,055 I paid $3 for it at the drugstore. 164 00:07:52,180 --> 00:07:54,307 They give you any eye drops with it? 165 00:07:54,432 --> 00:07:56,685 No, I'm just kidding, Katie. 166 00:07:56,810 --> 00:07:58,061 It's very handsome. 167 00:07:58,186 --> 00:08:01,147 I'm sure Gus will love it when he takes you to the festival. 168 00:08:01,272 --> 00:08:05,193 Oh, I guess I won't be going to the festival after all. 169 00:08:05,318 --> 00:08:06,111 Well, why not? 170 00:08:06,236 --> 00:08:10,532 Well, you see, I kind of hoped Mr. Gary would offer to treat me. 171 00:08:10,657 --> 00:08:13,368 And I spent all the money I had on the things I planned 172 00:08:13,493 --> 00:08:15,912 to wear, and I haven't got the $2 for the ticket. 173 00:08:16,037 --> 00:08:19,374 Oh, well, if that's all you need, maybe... No. 174 00:08:19,499 --> 00:08:22,460 I'm sorry, Katie, but charity begins at home. 175 00:08:22,585 --> 00:08:23,795 I'm afraid I can't help you. 176 00:08:23,920 --> 00:08:26,339 Well, I didn't expect you to, Miss Brooks. 177 00:08:26,464 --> 00:08:29,217 I certainly hope you don't think I was getting... Oh, of course not. 178 00:08:29,342 --> 00:08:32,512 Well, I'd better be getting along. 179 00:08:32,637 --> 00:08:34,264 Just a minute. 180 00:08:34,389 --> 00:08:39,144 I'm sorry if I seemed to talk strangely just now, Katie, but I guess it was envy. 181 00:08:39,269 --> 00:08:42,439 You know, I've always wanted a purse just like yours. 182 00:08:42,564 --> 00:08:44,315 Oh, that's funny. 183 00:08:44,441 --> 00:08:46,151 I've always wanted one like yours. 184 00:08:46,276 --> 00:08:47,193 Oh, really? 185 00:08:47,318 --> 00:08:48,945 Well, then we can swap. 186 00:08:49,070 --> 00:08:50,113 Oh, no. 187 00:08:50,238 --> 00:08:55,410 Of course, I only paid a dollar for mine at the army surplus store. 188 00:08:55,535 --> 00:08:59,789 And you paid $3 for yours in the drugstore, so I'll owe you the difference. 189 00:08:59,914 --> 00:09:00,623 Here you are, $2. 190 00:09:00,749 --> 00:09:02,751 Oh, I couldn't accept your money, Miss Bruce. 191 00:09:02,876 --> 00:09:04,002 Oh, don't be silly, Katie. 192 00:09:04,127 --> 00:09:04,836 Look, I'm loaded. 193 00:09:04,961 --> 00:09:06,880 I have $2.40 left. 194 00:09:07,005 --> 00:09:08,298 That's all I'll need today. 195 00:09:08,423 --> 00:09:11,342 Now, don't argue with me. 196 00:09:11,468 --> 00:09:14,471 Oh, hello, Gus. 197 00:09:14,596 --> 00:09:15,597 Hi. 198 00:09:16,765 --> 00:09:18,266 Hello, Katie. 199 00:09:22,729 --> 00:09:25,023 She says hello. 200 00:09:25,148 --> 00:09:26,649 Are you going to the festival, Gus? 201 00:09:26,775 --> 00:09:27,525 Yep. 202 00:09:27,650 --> 00:09:28,693 Well, I have an idea. 203 00:09:28,818 --> 00:09:30,612 Why don't you take Katie? 204 00:09:30,737 --> 00:09:37,786 Well, now, to tell you the truth... She's got the $2 for her ticket. 205 00:09:37,911 --> 00:09:40,205 Katie, I'd like to take you to the festival. 206 00:09:40,330 --> 00:09:42,457 Really? 207 00:09:42,582 --> 00:09:43,333 Well, just a minute. 208 00:09:43,458 --> 00:09:49,088 I'll have to check my list of appointments. 209 00:09:49,214 --> 00:09:51,800 I thought I made that up. 210 00:09:51,925 --> 00:09:55,094 I'm sure Katie can squeeze you in somewhere, Gus, but I've got to get ready 211 00:09:55,220 --> 00:09:58,598 for my class now, and if you two don't mind... All right, you are, Miss Brooks. 212 00:09:58,723 --> 00:09:59,724 Let's go, Katie. 213 00:09:59,849 --> 00:10:01,100 All right, Gus. 214 00:10:01,226 --> 00:10:03,228 Goodbye, Miss Brooks, and thanks a million. 215 00:10:03,353 --> 00:10:04,604 Don't mention it, Katie. 216 00:10:04,729 --> 00:10:06,481 And don't keep him on the string too long. 217 00:10:06,606 --> 00:10:07,690 He might fall off. 218 00:10:07,816 --> 00:10:14,781 Oh, good morning, Mr. Councilor. 219 00:10:18,409 --> 00:10:21,287 At ease. 220 00:10:22,330 --> 00:10:26,960 Miss Brooks, are you carrying fish in that bag? 221 00:10:27,085 --> 00:10:27,919 No, sir. 222 00:10:28,044 --> 00:10:29,504 Why not? 223 00:10:29,629 --> 00:10:30,964 Good question. 224 00:10:31,089 --> 00:10:32,298 It's a purse, sir. 225 00:10:32,423 --> 00:10:32,799 Oh, yes. 226 00:10:32,924 --> 00:10:33,591 So it is. 227 00:10:33,716 --> 00:10:33,925 So it is. 228 00:10:34,050 --> 00:10:35,760 And it blends so well. 229 00:10:35,885 --> 00:10:36,553 With what? 230 00:10:36,678 --> 00:10:38,596 With the subject of my visit. 231 00:10:38,721 --> 00:10:40,682 Be seated, Miss Brooke. 232 00:10:40,807 --> 00:10:45,186 Yesterday, my wife loaned you our car for a shopping tour, correct? 233 00:10:45,311 --> 00:10:46,354 Oh, yes, Mr. Conklin. 234 00:10:46,479 --> 00:10:47,897 It came in very handy. 235 00:10:48,022 --> 00:10:50,108 I had to go all the way to Clay City to get this 236 00:10:50,233 --> 00:10:52,277 dress I'm going to wear to the festival today. 237 00:10:52,402 --> 00:10:52,735 Ah, yes. 238 00:10:52,861 --> 00:10:53,695 Very chic, very chic. 239 00:10:53,820 --> 00:10:54,487 Thank you. 240 00:10:54,612 --> 00:10:57,156 Well, now, I checked this pedometer before you took 241 00:10:57,282 --> 00:10:59,659 the car and after you returned it, Miss Brooke. 242 00:10:59,784 --> 00:11:02,829 I was therefore able to determine that on your 243 00:11:02,954 --> 00:11:05,832 little spree you traveled exactly 36 miles. 244 00:11:05,957 --> 00:11:09,002 Which means at the rate of 12 miles per 245 00:11:09,127 --> 00:11:12,964 gallon, your tour used three gallons of my gas. 246 00:11:14,132 --> 00:11:16,050 And that is only the beginning. 247 00:11:16,175 --> 00:11:19,012 Here's the rundown. 248 00:11:19,137 --> 00:11:21,222 Gas, three gallons. 249 00:11:21,347 --> 00:11:23,057 Ethyl, of course. 250 00:11:23,182 --> 00:11:25,435 87 cents. 251 00:11:25,560 --> 00:11:28,021 One quart best oil, 43 cents. 252 00:11:28,146 --> 00:11:31,399 Rubber we'll say 10 cents per tire that's 40 253 00:11:31,524 --> 00:11:35,111 cents the general depreciation of cars 30 cents 254 00:11:36,237 --> 00:11:39,824 Well, that adds up to a grand total of $2, Miss Brooks. 255 00:11:39,949 --> 00:11:41,492 Fork it over, please. 256 00:11:41,618 --> 00:11:42,493 Now? 257 00:11:42,619 --> 00:11:44,913 Oh, that's impossible, Mr. Conklin. 258 00:11:45,038 --> 00:11:51,002 As you can plainly see, I only have $2.40, and if I give you $2, I... Oh, thank you. 259 00:11:51,127 --> 00:11:52,962 I won't be able to go to the festival. 260 00:11:53,087 --> 00:11:55,423 I'm sure you can make some other arrangements, Miss Brooks. 261 00:11:55,548 --> 00:11:59,677 Meanwhile, think of how good it feels to be square with the world. 262 00:11:59,802 --> 00:12:00,762 Oh, yes, sir. 263 00:12:00,887 --> 00:12:04,891 And I'm sure you're the ideal one to teach me this little lesson, Mr. Conklin. 264 00:12:05,016 --> 00:12:06,225 Oh, thank you, Miss Brooks. 265 00:12:06,351 --> 00:12:09,395 Yes, you're just about the squarest person I know. 266 00:12:09,520 --> 00:12:16,527 What are you eating, Miss Brooks? 267 00:12:17,654 --> 00:12:21,032 Just some meatloaf and a few fingernails, Mr. Boyden. 268 00:12:21,157 --> 00:12:22,367 What's new? 269 00:12:22,492 --> 00:12:23,910 Well, I've been thinking. 270 00:12:24,035 --> 00:12:26,329 When we get to the festival grounds in the park, Miss Brooks, 271 00:12:26,454 --> 00:12:28,665 If we stand at the box office and I have to let 272 00:12:28,790 --> 00:12:31,042 you buy your own ticket, I'll feel like a heel. 273 00:12:31,167 --> 00:12:31,709 You will? 274 00:12:31,834 --> 00:12:33,544 Yes, I'd better buy both tickets. 275 00:12:33,670 --> 00:12:38,383 Well... So I'll take your $2 now, Miss Brooks. 276 00:12:38,508 --> 00:12:41,594 Well, if you do, it'll be the neatest trick of the week. 277 00:12:41,719 --> 00:12:43,388 I'd better explain, Mr. Boyden. 278 00:12:43,513 --> 00:12:44,597 Attention, everyone. 279 00:12:44,722 --> 00:12:46,182 Quiet, please. 280 00:12:46,307 --> 00:12:50,436 Those who plan on wearing costumes to the festival may change during lunch period. 281 00:12:50,561 --> 00:12:54,273 In that way, no time will be lost in getting to the park after school. 282 00:12:54,399 --> 00:12:56,317 That will be all. 283 00:12:56,442 --> 00:12:59,946 No applause, please. 284 00:13:02,365 --> 00:13:05,493 Say, we ought to be thinking about how we're going to get out there. 285 00:13:05,618 --> 00:13:08,287 Maybe we ought to meet at the bus stop across the street. 286 00:13:08,413 --> 00:13:09,956 You know, right in front of the pawn shop? 287 00:13:10,081 --> 00:13:11,541 The pawn shop. 288 00:13:11,666 --> 00:13:12,041 Yes. 289 00:13:12,166 --> 00:13:14,377 Do you think you could get there by 3.15? 290 00:13:14,502 --> 00:13:17,630 I may be able to get there in the next five minutes. 291 00:13:17,755 --> 00:13:21,259 As I started to explain, Mr. Boynton, our beloved principal nicked me for a $2 auto rental 292 00:13:21,384 --> 00:13:24,846 this morning, and then I gave Katie $2 so she could go to the festival with Gus Geary. 293 00:13:28,391 --> 00:13:34,605 What I mean is, unless I can trade in my lunch to a used meatloaf dealer, I'm broke. 294 00:13:34,731 --> 00:13:36,649 I must say, I'm quite disappointed in you, Miss 295 00:13:36,774 --> 00:13:38,609 Brooks, leaving yourself strapped like this. 296 00:13:38,735 --> 00:13:40,820 Don't you know that charity begins at home? 297 00:13:40,945 --> 00:13:44,115 In the jungle in which we live today, it's a case of dog eat dog. 298 00:13:44,240 --> 00:13:45,825 So you help the woman, fine. 299 00:13:45,950 --> 00:13:47,285 Now, who's going to help you? 300 00:13:47,410 --> 00:13:48,244 How about you? 301 00:13:48,369 --> 00:13:49,787 Me? 302 00:13:49,912 --> 00:13:52,874 Well, I'd eliminate you. 303 00:13:52,999 --> 00:13:54,333 I'm serious about this, Miss Brooks. 304 00:13:54,459 --> 00:13:55,251 Katie has a job. 305 00:13:55,376 --> 00:13:56,794 Why should she sponge off you? 306 00:13:56,919 --> 00:13:58,046 Oh, now, just a minute. 307 00:13:58,171 --> 00:14:01,007 I can't sympathize with any woman who'd run after Gus Geary. 308 00:14:01,132 --> 00:14:02,884 What's the matter with Gus Geary? 309 00:14:03,009 --> 00:14:04,886 He's a lazy old mooch, that's what. 310 00:14:05,011 --> 00:14:06,304 I wish he'd ask me for $2. 311 00:14:06,429 --> 00:14:07,555 You know what I'd say to him? 312 00:14:07,680 --> 00:14:10,933 I'd say, if you want $2, get up off your rocker and work for it. 313 00:14:11,059 --> 00:14:15,104 You'd say that to Whistler's mother. 314 00:14:15,229 --> 00:14:17,982 Mr. Boynton, if you had the least bit of generosity, 315 00:14:18,107 --> 00:14:20,693 you'd lend me those $2 and end my embarrassment. 316 00:14:20,818 --> 00:14:23,112 Do you realize I've been stalling my landlady 317 00:14:23,237 --> 00:14:25,156 because I can't dig up $15 back rent? 318 00:14:25,281 --> 00:14:28,451 I have exactly $2.30 to my name. 319 00:14:28,576 --> 00:14:30,286 No, I didn't realize that, Mr. Boynton. 320 00:14:30,411 --> 00:14:31,579 I'm sorry. 321 00:14:31,704 --> 00:14:34,040 It's just that I've looked forward to this festival and 322 00:14:34,165 --> 00:14:35,208 Oh well, forget it. 323 00:14:35,333 --> 00:14:36,542 You're okay with me. 324 00:14:36,667 --> 00:14:38,002 Anyway, I think I know her. 325 00:14:38,127 --> 00:14:40,588 I may be able to dig up the money for my ticket. 326 00:14:40,713 --> 00:14:42,090 I'd better get back to my classroom. 327 00:14:42,215 --> 00:14:42,715 All right. 328 00:14:42,840 --> 00:14:44,217 I'll meet you in front of the pawn shop at 315. 329 00:14:44,342 --> 00:14:45,760 Okay. 330 00:14:45,885 --> 00:14:49,097 Gosh, I hope we don't have any more arguments, Miss Brooks. 331 00:14:49,222 --> 00:14:50,556 I want to be your friend. 332 00:14:50,681 --> 00:14:52,016 Your close friend. 333 00:14:52,141 --> 00:14:54,227 In fact, the very closest friend. 334 00:14:54,352 --> 00:14:55,645 Well, you can stop pressing. 335 00:14:55,770 --> 00:14:57,688 You've made this. 336 00:15:01,359 --> 00:15:05,113 I'll just be a minute, Daddy. 337 00:15:05,238 --> 00:15:06,364 Hi, Miss Brooke. 338 00:15:06,489 --> 00:15:07,073 Hello, Harriet. 339 00:15:07,198 --> 00:15:09,367 I hardly recognized you in that outfit. 340 00:15:09,492 --> 00:15:10,785 Isn't it the end? 341 00:15:10,910 --> 00:15:14,163 Walter Denton and I are going to the festival as Romeo and Juliet. 342 00:15:14,288 --> 00:15:15,540 I'm Juliet. 343 00:15:17,834 --> 00:15:18,584 Sounds logical. 344 00:15:18,709 --> 00:15:20,628 It's a lovely costume, Harriet. 345 00:15:20,753 --> 00:15:21,796 Oh, thank you. 346 00:15:21,921 --> 00:15:24,173 Wait till you see what Daddy's wearing. 347 00:15:24,298 --> 00:15:25,800 I can hardly. 348 00:15:26,843 --> 00:15:28,886 Come on in, Daddy. 349 00:15:31,973 --> 00:15:37,019 It's a braw-brich-woon-lich-nich-brich. 350 00:15:38,896 --> 00:15:40,481 How do you like it, Miss Brooks? 351 00:15:40,606 --> 00:15:42,692 It's bricht, all right. 352 00:15:42,817 --> 00:15:44,861 It's extremely colorful, sir. 353 00:15:44,986 --> 00:15:48,614 Yes, I'm going as a Scotsman. 354 00:15:48,739 --> 00:15:50,700 Well, you've certainly got the knees for it. 355 00:15:50,825 --> 00:15:53,870 Aye. 356 00:15:53,995 --> 00:15:54,745 Uh, yeah. 357 00:15:54,871 --> 00:15:55,788 Come along, child. 358 00:15:55,913 --> 00:15:56,622 We don't want to be late. 359 00:15:56,747 --> 00:15:57,582 All right, Daddy. 360 00:15:57,707 --> 00:15:59,500 Will you see us at the festival, Miss Brooks? 361 00:15:59,625 --> 00:16:00,501 I think so, Harriet. 362 00:16:00,626 --> 00:16:02,253 You shouldn't be too hard to find. 363 00:16:02,378 --> 00:16:05,131 Bye. 364 00:16:05,256 --> 00:16:06,257 Bye. 365 00:16:09,385 --> 00:16:14,223 Oh, this is impossible. 366 00:16:14,348 --> 00:16:15,933 I don't drink. 367 00:16:17,935 --> 00:16:20,313 Don't you like my outfit, Miss Brooks? 368 00:16:20,438 --> 00:16:25,318 Well, frankly, Katie, I'm afraid to look without third dimensional glasses. 369 00:16:25,443 --> 00:16:27,320 Is that what you're going to wear to the festival? 370 00:16:27,445 --> 00:16:28,446 Yes. 371 00:16:28,571 --> 00:16:30,448 Oh, I hope Gus likes it. 372 00:16:30,573 --> 00:16:33,159 He's never seen me dressed up like this before. 373 00:16:33,284 --> 00:16:35,161 How do you think he'll react? 374 00:16:35,286 --> 00:16:37,163 Well, when he comes to, I'm sure he'll love it. 375 00:16:37,288 --> 00:16:40,583 I don't want to hurt your feelings, Katie, but you've 376 00:16:40,708 --> 00:16:44,503 got yourself up like a cover girl on Popular Mechanics. 377 00:16:44,629 --> 00:16:47,548 Oh, well, I did the best I could. 378 00:16:47,673 --> 00:16:49,884 You see, I made the blouse out of some curtains at home. 379 00:16:50,009 --> 00:16:56,557 I will admit, the skirt's a little tight, but it was a small tablecloth. 380 00:16:56,682 --> 00:16:59,393 Well, I can go to next year's festival. 381 00:16:59,518 --> 00:17:01,896 I just haven't anything else I could wear today. 382 00:17:02,021 --> 00:17:03,606 Well, maybe I could let 383 00:17:03,731 --> 00:17:05,650 No, Katie, I'm sorry. 384 00:17:05,775 --> 00:17:07,026 Charity begins at home. 385 00:17:07,151 --> 00:17:10,029 In this jungle we live in, it's dog-eat-dog. 386 00:17:10,154 --> 00:17:11,781 I'm afraid I can't help you. 387 00:17:11,906 --> 00:17:13,908 Oh, that's all right, Miss Brooks. 388 00:17:14,033 --> 00:17:15,868 Just a minute. 389 00:17:15,993 --> 00:17:17,536 Katie, you have a job. 390 00:17:17,662 --> 00:17:21,540 Why couldn't you have saved up enough money to buy an outfit for the festival? 391 00:17:21,666 --> 00:17:23,084 You're right, Miss Brooks. 392 00:17:23,209 --> 00:17:26,504 Just because I'm sending my daughter through college and 393 00:17:26,629 --> 00:17:30,424 supporting a sick mother is no reason why I can't help you. 394 00:17:30,549 --> 00:17:31,550 Bang! 395 00:17:32,760 --> 00:17:37,014 Of course, I was kind of hoping that Mr. Geary took me to the festival. 396 00:17:37,139 --> 00:17:40,184 We might get to know each other and he 397 00:17:40,309 --> 00:17:44,397 might... That is... Oh, I'm talking too much. 398 00:17:44,522 --> 00:17:47,024 Goodbye, Mrs... Just a minute. 399 00:17:47,149 --> 00:17:50,945 Katie, two things have suddenly become crystal clear to me. 400 00:17:51,070 --> 00:17:54,573 One, you've got to attend the festival with Gus, and two, 401 00:17:54,699 --> 00:17:58,536 jungle or no jungle, that leopard skin has got to go. 402 00:17:58,661 --> 00:18:05,668 ♪ 403 00:18:07,000 --> 00:18:13,074 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm 404 00:18:23,185 --> 00:18:26,230 Funny thing, I just fell asleep while I was 405 00:18:26,355 --> 00:18:30,860 tending to the furnace and my chair caught on fire. 406 00:18:30,985 --> 00:18:33,321 Kind of woke me up in a hurry. 407 00:18:33,446 --> 00:18:35,823 Not quite so much chatter, huh Gus? 408 00:18:35,948 --> 00:18:37,742 Yeah. 409 00:18:37,867 --> 00:18:40,328 Nice day for the festival. 410 00:18:40,453 --> 00:18:43,956 I won't be able to take Katie like I planned though. 411 00:18:44,081 --> 00:18:45,374 Got no other clothes to wear. 412 00:18:45,499 --> 00:18:49,462 I'd feel embarrassed if Katie all dolled up. 413 00:18:49,587 --> 00:18:50,588 I guess so. 414 00:18:50,713 --> 00:18:54,633 I wouldn't be able to go even if I had some new duds. 415 00:18:54,759 --> 00:18:57,887 Mr. Compton charged me three dollars for burning that chair. 416 00:18:58,012 --> 00:19:01,432 I ain't even got enough money left from a ticket. 417 00:19:01,557 --> 00:19:04,560 Sure did want to go to that party, though. 418 00:19:04,685 --> 00:19:06,270 Mabel used to love parties. 419 00:19:06,395 --> 00:19:07,438 Mabel? 420 00:19:07,563 --> 00:19:08,481 The late Mrs. Gearby. 421 00:19:08,606 --> 00:19:11,233 She was a fine woman. 422 00:19:11,359 --> 00:19:14,070 Katie reminds me of her a lot. 423 00:19:14,195 --> 00:19:19,283 You know, sometimes I think Katie'd make a fine mother for my kids. 424 00:19:19,408 --> 00:19:21,952 Oh, but I shouldn't be bending your ear. 425 00:19:22,078 --> 00:19:22,745 Wait a minute. 426 00:19:22,870 --> 00:19:24,455 You have children, you say? 427 00:19:24,580 --> 00:19:25,039 Two of them. 428 00:19:25,164 --> 00:19:26,582 Want to see their pictures? 429 00:19:26,707 --> 00:19:27,875 All right. 430 00:19:29,001 --> 00:19:30,503 That's my daughter, Judith. 431 00:19:30,628 --> 00:19:31,921 She's 14. 432 00:19:32,046 --> 00:19:33,756 This here's my son, Randy. 433 00:19:33,881 --> 00:19:34,882 He's 19. 434 00:19:35,007 --> 00:19:36,092 I'm sending him through college. 435 00:19:36,217 --> 00:19:38,511 He's going to be an industrial engineer. 436 00:19:38,636 --> 00:19:40,137 Well, I don't understand, Gus. 437 00:19:40,262 --> 00:19:44,016 How can you support the girl and send the boy through college on your salary? 438 00:19:44,141 --> 00:19:45,434 I get two salaries. 439 00:19:45,559 --> 00:19:48,020 I only work at the school from 7 to 3. 440 00:19:48,145 --> 00:19:52,900 Then I work at the gas station from 6 till 2 in the morning. 441 00:19:53,025 --> 00:19:59,698 Somehow, I just don't seem to be getting enough sleep lately. 442 00:19:59,824 --> 00:20:00,574 Excuse me. 443 00:20:00,699 --> 00:20:02,701 It's okay. 444 00:20:02,827 --> 00:20:04,328 Oh, Gus. 445 00:20:04,453 --> 00:20:06,038 Wait a minute. 446 00:20:13,587 --> 00:20:14,630 Sit down. 447 00:20:40,156 --> 00:20:44,493 And this was such a nice neighborhood. 448 00:20:50,541 --> 00:20:53,127 You got a nickel for a cup of arsenic? 449 00:20:53,252 --> 00:20:55,463 Why, Miss Brooks, what happened to you? 450 00:20:55,588 --> 00:20:56,338 Well, don't worry. 451 00:20:56,464 --> 00:20:58,591 I got his license number. 452 00:20:58,716 --> 00:21:01,093 It's a long story, Harriet. 453 00:21:01,218 --> 00:21:02,887 I can't go into it right now. 454 00:21:03,012 --> 00:21:06,474 I've got to think up some non-embarrassing explanation for this 455 00:21:06,599 --> 00:21:10,144 outfit before the Reverend David, uh, Mr. Boynton gets here. 456 00:21:10,269 --> 00:21:11,312 Mr. Boynton? 457 00:21:11,437 --> 00:21:12,897 Well, that's funny, Miss Brooks. 458 00:21:13,022 --> 00:21:15,900 When I was looking out of Daddy's window a few minutes ago, 459 00:21:16,025 --> 00:21:19,028 I thought sure I saw Mr. Boynton standing on this very spot. 460 00:21:19,153 --> 00:21:22,781 I couldn't swear it was he, though, because this person... Eric? 461 00:21:22,907 --> 00:21:24,074 Oh, I'm coming, Daddy. 462 00:21:24,200 --> 00:21:25,159 I'll see you later, Miss Brooks. 463 00:21:25,284 --> 00:21:26,285 Okay. 464 00:21:32,875 --> 00:21:39,840 Is that the right time, lady? 465 00:21:44,094 --> 00:21:45,804 Are you for real? 466 00:21:45,930 --> 00:21:47,097 Are you? 467 00:21:47,223 --> 00:21:50,059 I asked you first. 468 00:21:50,184 --> 00:21:51,644 What happened, Mr. Boynton? 469 00:21:51,769 --> 00:21:54,813 Well, it's a funny story. 470 00:21:54,939 --> 00:21:57,441 You see... Hey. 471 00:21:57,566 --> 00:21:59,318 Isn't that your coat in the window? 472 00:21:59,443 --> 00:22:02,154 Well, let's just say it's my $2 for the festival. 473 00:22:02,279 --> 00:22:03,405 What happened? 474 00:22:03,531 --> 00:22:06,283 Well, I had a very interesting chat with Gus. 475 00:22:06,408 --> 00:22:08,786 Did you know that he's a widower with two children? 476 00:22:08,911 --> 00:22:10,454 No, I didn't. 477 00:22:10,579 --> 00:22:13,249 He's working day and night to send his boy to college. 478 00:22:13,374 --> 00:22:15,251 That's why he didn't have anything to wear to 479 00:22:15,376 --> 00:22:17,336 the festival or even the money for the ticket. 480 00:22:17,461 --> 00:22:19,255 Gus told me the whole story, Miss Brooks. 481 00:22:19,380 --> 00:22:20,881 And you fell for it. 482 00:22:21,006 --> 00:22:23,676 Don't you know that charity begins at home, Mr. Boynton? 483 00:22:23,801 --> 00:22:27,263 In this jungle we live in, it's dog eat dog, you know. 484 00:22:27,388 --> 00:22:32,017 I'm very disappointed in you, letting Gus talk you into swapping your new suit. 485 00:22:32,142 --> 00:22:34,061 No, I didn't have time to change. 486 00:22:34,186 --> 00:22:36,272 And by the way, where's your new dress? 487 00:22:36,397 --> 00:22:37,982 Well, that's beside the point. 488 00:22:38,107 --> 00:22:40,276 A woman is supposed to be sentimental. 489 00:22:40,401 --> 00:22:41,402 But you're a man. 490 00:22:41,527 --> 00:22:44,363 You should be impervious to such weakness. 491 00:22:44,488 --> 00:22:47,324 Just because some poor, unfortunate derelict 492 00:22:47,449 --> 00:22:49,910 comes along and hands you a sob story. 493 00:22:50,035 --> 00:22:52,371 What's your top coat doing in that window? 494 00:22:52,496 --> 00:22:54,832 That's my $2 for the festival. 495 00:22:54,957 --> 00:22:58,294 I gave Gus my money, so I came here a few minutes 496 00:22:58,419 --> 00:23:01,880 ago to... Well, I'm surprised at you, Mr. Boynton. 497 00:23:02,006 --> 00:23:09,471 Hopping your coat just so you could give your last dollar to a worthy cause. 498 00:23:09,597 --> 00:23:10,723 Well... hello, folks. 499 00:23:10,848 --> 00:23:11,432 Howdy. 500 00:23:11,557 --> 00:23:14,393 My, don't you two look nice. 501 00:23:14,518 --> 00:23:15,102 Thanks. 502 00:23:15,227 --> 00:23:22,776 Well, we'll see you at the festival. 503 00:23:22,901 --> 00:23:24,570 Did you notice, Miss Brooks? 504 00:23:24,695 --> 00:23:26,822 Gus put his arm around Katie's shoulder. 505 00:23:26,947 --> 00:23:29,241 That must mean he really likes her. 506 00:23:29,366 --> 00:23:32,036 So? 507 00:23:32,161 --> 00:23:39,168 Just wait here a minute, Miss Brooks. 508 00:23:49,428 --> 00:23:54,058 Well, what's good enough for my coat is good enough for me. 509 00:23:54,183 --> 00:23:56,143 Come on, Bashful. 510 00:24:04,026 --> 00:24:07,237 To explain, Mrs. Davis, to help out Katie and Gus, we gave 511 00:24:07,363 --> 00:24:10,449 them our new outfits and they gave us their old clothes. 512 00:24:10,574 --> 00:24:13,285 But the money, Connie, where did you get that? 513 00:24:13,410 --> 00:24:16,997 Mr. Boynton and I won the $100 prize for having 514 00:24:17,122 --> 00:24:21,251 the most unusual costumes at the festival. 515 00:24:21,377 --> 00:24:22,795 There's only 50 here, though. 516 00:24:22,920 --> 00:24:24,922 We gave half the money to Katie and Gunn. 517 00:24:25,047 --> 00:24:26,507 That was Mr. Boynton's idea. 518 00:24:26,632 --> 00:24:28,092 He's still a softie. 519 00:24:28,217 --> 00:24:33,263 Well, sometimes it's kind of nice to be a softie. 520 00:24:33,389 --> 00:24:37,810 Well, I'll go fix us a bite, and then you can tell me the whole story. 521 00:24:37,935 --> 00:24:44,942 Five for you and five for me. 522 00:25:03,877 --> 00:25:07,172 Five for you and five for me. 522 00:25:08,305 --> 00:26:08,730 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm