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00:00Bathrobe, underwear, socks, slippers, get me a pair of your PJs there, honey.
00:07Well, can I, Hazel, can I take my roller skates?
00:09No, Sport, there just ain't room.
00:11Yeah.
00:16That's a boy.
00:17Well, then can I take Smiley? I don't have to carry him.
00:21Oh, no, you can take Smiley, honey, don't you remember?
00:24They don't allow dogs in that apartment house your grandma stays in.
00:28Hazel?
00:29Yeah?
00:30How old will I have to be before I can do just what I want to do?
00:34Well, I don't know, Sport. Nobody's lived that long.
00:38Yeah!
00:59There must be some way I can get to him.
01:22Do they realize I'm the senior member of this law firm?
01:26Well, send his secretary a present.
01:28Maybe she'll at least let him know that I've been trying to reach him all week.
01:31All right.
01:33Don't say good morning because there's nothing good about it.
01:38No progress yet with Mr. Sudley, hmm?
01:40Progress? He won't even return my phone calls.
01:44I'm beginning to feel like an ambulance chaser.
01:46Mr. Butterworth, how would you feel if I told you he's coming to my house next Saturday night for dinner?
01:51Addison Sudley?
01:53The same man with Mrs. Sudley.
01:55Well, I can't believe it.
01:57I've been pulling every string in town trying to...
02:00George, how did you manage it?
02:02Well, I guess I live right.
02:04I happened to be in Rockford's bookshop late yesterday afternoon when Mr. Sudley came in.
02:08And we got to talking about rare first editions and...
02:11Skip the details, George. Just tell me about Sudley.
02:14How did you get him to accept a dinner invitation?
02:17Well, I invited him.
02:19You see, he also collects rare books and he's coming to see my modest collection.
02:23Incredible.
02:25George, do you realize what it would mean if Butterworth, Hatch, Nolan, Baxter were appointed his legal counsel?
02:31Well, so far they're just coming to dinner.
02:33The Sudleys are so ultra-ultra, they're practically antisocial.
02:37Oh? He seems like a regular guy to me.
02:40Regular guy? Have you read the profile on him in the Sunday supplement two weeks ago?
02:45No, I'm afraid I haven't.
02:46He has a reputation for being the most eccentric, demanding, stubborn so-and-so that ever came down the pipe.
02:51Apparently his wife's just like him.
02:53Here it is. Listen to this.
02:55Addison Sudley operates his industrial empire in a high-handed manner with regard for nobody's wishes but his own and those of his wife, Lydia.
03:06Well, that statement could apply to the news dealer in the lobby.
03:09Stubbornly willful, he treats his executives like office boys.
03:13And has pink-slipped top management men for reasons so capricious, it's a wonder he is able to hire men to replace them.
03:21No, I didn't get that sort of impression from him.
03:24That dinner a week from tomorrow can be our big chance.
03:27It could be a triumph or a catastrophe.
03:30Well, no one's ever complained about Hazel's cooking.
03:33It's not her cooking I'm concerned about.
03:35The Sudleys are sticklers for the social amenities, George.
03:38Oh?
03:39With them, it's infinitesimal things that count.
03:42Do I have to spell it out for you, George?
03:47Spell what out?
03:49You'll have to get rid of Hazel.
03:51What?
03:52Just for that one night.
03:54I grant she's a fine cook, but you can't look me in the eye and guarantee that Hazel won't do or say something to offend the Sudleys before the evening's over.
04:02Can you?
04:03Well, that's not the point.
04:05It's exactly the point.
04:07Give Hazel a vacation, a trip.
04:09But get her out of your house next Saturday.
04:14Well, even if I could think of some way of getting rid of Hazel...
04:19How would I explain this to Dorothy?
04:21Make her understand it's a matter of loyalty to the firm, George.
04:24I don't like throwing my weight around, but I'm going to have to insist on this.
04:36Well, Hazel.
04:38Hi, Mr. B. I thought you was upstairs getting ready for the country club dance.
04:43Oh, I still have a few minutes.
04:45Is there any coffee left?
04:47Oh, no. I just washed the pot, but I could make you some.
04:50No, no, no. Don't bother.
04:52Hazel, how do you feel?
04:54I feel fine. Why?
04:56Well, you've seemed tired these last few days, and I was just thinking, how would you like to have a week off?
05:01Oh, I ain't a bit tired. Besides, I couldn't afford a week off.
05:05Oh, I'd be willing to pay you if you'll go. I mean, it's a week's vacation worth pay. How does that sound?
05:10Oh, well, if you put it like that, maybe I ought to think about it.
05:15Think about it?
05:16Well, yeah. You don't make an offer like that very often. You must have some reason.
05:20What would I have to do to get it?
05:22Oh, you wouldn't have to do anything. As a matter of fact, I have the check all made out.
05:29Oh. Well, that's very generous of you, Mr. B. When would I start?
05:34You could leave tomorrow.
05:35Oh, no. I couldn't do that.
05:37Well, why not?
05:38Well, I've got to make plans, you know. I've got to decide where I want to go and what clothes I want to take and like that.
05:44It just wouldn't be any fun just rushing off without making any plans.
05:49Well, how long would that take? I mean, if you started planning right now, do you think you could be going by next Saturday?
05:54Oh, no, no. I don't think I could do it by then. I don't even know where I want to go.
05:59Does Missy know about this?
06:03Well, no, not yet, but...
06:05Of course, I was just remembering. She's dependent on me for that bridge club luncheon on Friday.
06:12I tell you what. I'll take the check now and then I'll take my vacation later when I've made all my plans.
06:21Gee, Hazel, what will Smiley do while I'm away? He'll get lonesome.
06:25Oh, don't you worry none about Smiley. Boy, with everybody gone, he'll be here to keep me company.
06:30Now, you get your coat on while I get something.
06:32Okay, Hazel.
06:37Harold, I want you to give this piece of thrown pie to your grandmother.
06:42We had it at dinner and it's her favorite.
06:44Harold, I want you to give this piece of thrown pie to your grandmother.
06:49We had it at dinner and it's her favorite.
06:51Well, Harold, all set? Have you got all the things you want to take along?
06:57No, but I've got everything Hazel wants me to take along.
07:02My, you two look elegant.
07:04Thank you, Hazel.
07:05Mr. B, I think you better take your coat, too. You know, it's liable to get chilly coming home.
07:10Hazel.
07:11Come on, now, and be sure you don't sprain your back in the bossa nova contest like you did last time.
07:17All right, Hazel, good night.
07:19Come on, Harold.
07:20Good night.
07:21Good night.
07:22Good night, Hazel.
07:23Good night.
07:28Well, Smiley, here we are, like they say in the movies, just the two of us.
07:42The Southerlies also have considerable influence in Washington.
07:46Friends in very high places.
07:48Yes, George told me.
07:49Charles tells me that George is the only one who's ever been able to talk to Mr. Southerly.
07:54Well, actually, like I always say, if there's a really tough job to be done, George is the man to do it.
08:00And if you handle that dinner just right, we can become the most prominent law firm in the state.
08:07We can become the most prominent law firm in the state.
08:10Now, what have you decided to do about Hazel?
08:13Oh, darling, that's our favorite tune. Do you recognize it?
08:16Will you excuse us?
08:18Shall we dance?
08:26Ah, remember this tune?
08:28No, I never heard it before.
08:30George, what did he mean?
08:32What do you mean, what did he mean?
08:34Mr. Butterworth, what did he mean?
08:36What are we supposed to do about Hazel?
08:38Oh, well, I think he's concerned about what Hazel plans to serve for dinner.
08:43The Southerlies are exacting gourmets, you know.
08:46He's done nothing but talk about it all evening long.
08:48You'd think we never gave a dinner party before.
08:50Well, honey, we haven't for anyone this important.
08:55Well, I don't see anything to get so excited about.
08:57You told me that the main reason Mr. Southerly was coming was to look at your books.
09:01Well, that's the way it started out, but suddenly it's the last of the night.
09:05There are two outs. The score is tied.
09:07The World Series is at stake, and I'm the pinch hitter.
09:10Now, if I don't belt a home run and win that game, I'm shipped back to the Bush Leagues.
09:16George, that's ridiculous.
09:21Well, if you want any more, go get your dish.
09:25I bet you this guy don't pick up that split.
09:28He's cutting it too thin.
09:31You see? He left the tin pin.
09:47All right, put it down.
09:56There you are.
10:17Chaplain, please deliver this to Mr. Hudson at the airport.
10:20His flight is number 7, departing at 9-5.
10:22Don't just leave it there for him. Deliver it in person. Understand?
10:25Yes, sir, Mr. Southerly.
10:26You're then free until 11-30. Pick us up here at that time.
10:28Yes, sir.
10:39I still don't see why you couldn't have arranged to see his book collection without accepting a dinner invitation.
10:44I'm really looking forward to seeing that Franklin edition.
10:47Such hospitable people. They don't even turn on a light so their guests can find their way to...
10:54Of all the stupid places to put aside.
10:57Yeah.
10:59Lovely.
11:10Okay. Okay, keep your shirt on.
11:13Oh, boy, too much hook you're gonna...
11:15I knew it. Blew a simple little spare.
11:18That guy just can't stand pressure.
11:27Oh, don't worry. He's real friendly.
11:30His name is Smiley.
11:32Is this the George Baxter residence?
11:36It sure is. Can I do something for you?
11:39Well, we're Mr. and Mrs. Sudley.
11:42Oh, I'm Hazel Burke. I'm real pleased to meet you.
11:45Are you new in the neighborhood?
11:47I mean, no.
11:49I mean, we're expected for dinner.
11:51Here?
11:52Yes.
11:53Tonight?
11:54Oh, well, come on in.
11:57Mr. and Mrs. B... I mean, Mr. and Mrs. Baxter ain't even home.
12:01Really, Addison?
12:03He invited us for dinner and then forgot all about it?
12:06Well, come, Lydia.
12:08The car is on the way to the airport, remember?
12:11Oh...
12:12Are you sure he invited you for dinner tonight?
12:14When I met him two days ago, he said, come for dinner next Saturday.
12:18Well, this is this Saturday. Maybe he meant next Saturday.
12:21I've told you once. I've told you a thousand times.
12:24May I please use your telephone to call a taxi?
12:27I'll make the social engagements.
12:29Well, I am.
12:31And all the stupid things.
12:33Letting the chauffeur go before you even know whether we're going...
12:36We'll discuss it later, Lydia.
12:38Where is the telephone?
12:39Oh, it's right over here.
12:41You better let me look it up for you.
12:46How could you make such a ridiculous mistake?
12:49I still say the mistake was Baxter's, not mine.
12:52And if he can't be more specific about so simple a thing as a dinner engagement...
12:56Ain't no use in getting mad at each other, you know.
12:59Just because somebody made a mistake, it's liable to happen to anybody.
13:04Well, let's go.
13:06Just because somebody made a mistake, it's liable to happen to anybody.
13:11Here you are, Mr. Sudley. It's ringing.
13:16Hello, would you please send a cab right away to 123 Marshall Road?
13:21Yes, as soon as possible.
13:25Well, we'll have to wait here until the taxi arrives.
13:28A brilliant conclusion.
13:30Oh, how did you tear your pants?
13:33I tripped over that stupid sign outside.
13:35Oh, I told Mr. B he set that sign too close to the walk.
13:40An altogether charming evening.
13:43Honestly, Addison, when you think of retaining an attorney...
13:46Just because he happens to share your interest in rare books.
13:50Would you folks like a drink?
13:53Why, thank you. I could certainly use one.
13:57I'll have a cup of hemlock.
13:59Well, I don't know much about them fancy drinks.
14:02But everything's right in there on the tray.
14:04So why don't you just help yourselves?
14:06And I'll be back in a minute.
14:12Oh, smiley, someone sure pulled a beaut.
14:18Mitch? Hazel?
14:20Yeah.
14:21You know that call you got for a cab from here?
14:24Well, just cancel it.
14:26Yeah, thanks.
14:28Boy, now I better call.
14:31Mr. B, I don't know what's going on here.
14:46You mean to tell me she refused the week's vacation with pay?
14:50Not exactly.
14:52Well, what exactly?
14:54She accepted it all right.
14:56She took the money now and plans to take the week off later.
15:01Oh, for the lover.
15:04Maybe... no.
15:07I've got it.
15:09Hire a butler.
15:11A butler?
15:13Here we are. You folks must be starving.
15:16No, no, no. We'll have dinner in town.
15:18Oh, yeah? Well, where are you going to get a decent meal at this hour?
15:22Yes, Addison, where?
15:23Well...
15:24Now, you see, it's all settled. You're going to have dinner here just like you planned.
15:28Oh, no, we couldn't.
15:29Oh, sure you can.
15:31We had beef stew for dinner and we got plenty left.
15:34I got it warming on the stove right now.
15:36Oh, really, Addison? What is that cab going to get here?
15:39Oh, that's liable to take a long time.
15:41Saturday night's their big night, you know,
15:43and they don't like to come away out here and miss all them extra tips from the short runs in town.
15:49So just relax and enjoy yourself.
15:52Well, you better have one before they get cold.
15:58Oh, you go take that. I'll take this one.
16:01Well, I'm going to go out and see to your stew now.
16:07Say, these are delicious. Try one.
16:09I'd rather die first.
16:15If you insist on eating those, at least consider your ulcer.
16:22Now there's something they should teach in that dog training school you and Fifi attend.
16:53Oh, have a heart, Lydia. Give him one.
17:04What's the matter?
17:05What happened?
17:07He swallowed my earring.
17:09Oh, was it about the size of that one?
17:11Yes, it dropped into the dish and he ate it.
17:14That's all right. That ain't very big. That won't hurt him.
17:23Now give me your pants, Mr. Sudley.
17:27I beg your pardon?
17:29Oh, I brought you this robe to put on while I'm mending that rip in your pants.
17:33Let's see. Oh, that ain't too bad.
17:35That's just pulled apart at the seams. I'll have that done in no time.
17:39Oh, that's a gorgeous pair of shoes you got on, Miss Sudley.
17:43But I can see by your face they're killing you.
17:46Why don't you kick them off and be comfortable?
17:48I'll be back in a minute for the pants.
17:52I think I'll faint.
17:55Dorothy, how would you like to hire a butler next Saturday night?
17:59A butler? What for?
18:01He would make a splendid impression on the Sudleys.
18:04And I think that Hazel should have a little help on an occasion like this.
18:08After all, the butler could make the drinks, serve the dinner, and Hazel...
18:12Couldn't Hazel do that?
18:14After all, the butler could make the drinks, serve the dinner, and Hazel...
18:18Couldn't stay in the kitchen.
18:20That is, with the assistance of a butler, Hazel could concentrate entirely upon preparing the dinner.
18:25Excuse me. Telephone call for you, Mr. Baxter.
18:27Oh, thank you.
18:30Hello? Oh, hello, Hazel.
18:33What's the matter?
18:36Who?
18:39What?
18:42So don't worry, Mr. B.
18:44And don't take no chances coming home.
18:47Because they can't go until I let Mr. Sudley have his pants back.
18:53George? George, what is it?
18:55Speak up, man. Speak up.
18:57George, what is it?
18:59Speak up, man.
19:05Would you like wine with your dinner? You can have it if you want it.
19:08You can have it if you want it, but Mr. B. usually likes a bottle of beer with my beef stew.
19:13Beer?
19:14That's one beer. And what about you, Mr. Sudley?
19:17I'll have beer.
19:18Well, come on in. I'm dishing it up.
19:22Total disaster. Hazel along with the Sudleys.
19:25George, are you sure you made the date for next Saturday?
19:28Well, that's what I meant.
19:29He must have misunderstood.
19:30Well, let's get there in a hurry.
19:32I know a shortcut.
19:39Mmm.
19:41Mmm.
19:45Addison, now I know what this reminds me of.
19:48It's like that marvelous beef bourguignon that we had in that little cafe outside Chartres in France, remember?
19:54It's better. Why can't Henri prepare food like this for us?
19:59Addison, we simply must hire this woman away from the Baxters.
20:03Baxter's eccentric and talkative as she is, she's simply superior in the kitchen.
20:09It would take a while, but in time, I'm sure I could improve her manners.
20:15Thirds anyone? I still got a little left.
20:18Oh, no, I couldn't.
20:19I'll have a smidgen more.
20:21Well, on second thought, maybe you better not. You won't have room for my prune pie.
20:25None for me, thank you.
20:26Oh, you change your mind.
20:29She is the most exasperating woman I have ever...
20:33But Addison, we've got to have her.
20:36Well, I don't know.
20:38This is my specialty.
20:49Oh, this is the best prune pie I've tasted since I was 14 years old.
20:54I thought you'd like it. It's one of my grandma's recipes.
20:57Well, I'll go finish sewing your pants.
21:01Addison.
21:02You're right. We've got to have her.
21:08We don't care what the Baxters pay you, we'll give you $100 a month more.
21:12And I'll even pay the taxes on the full amount.
21:14Boy, you must be having trouble with your maid.
21:16Oh, the upstairs maid, the downstairs maid, the chef, the butler.
21:20Oh, the upstairs maid, the downstairs maid, the chef, the butler.
21:24And even the chauffeur isn't as reliable as he ought to be.
21:27All you'd have to do is just cook, that's all.
21:29With every Thursday and Sunday off.
21:32And we travel a great deal, you know.
21:34We take you along.
21:36Do you like to travel?
21:37Oh, sure, but living out of a suitcase can get pretty tiresome.
21:42Oh, you wouldn't have to do that.
21:44You'd have changes at our mason at New York,
21:47our house in Palm Springs, our apartment in Paris, and our villa in Rome.
21:51So, you see, you wouldn't be living out of a suitcase.
21:54Your changes would be right there.
21:56Wow.
21:57We'll pay all expenses, provide medical and dental care and uniforms,
22:01and I'll even supply a car.
22:03Well, there's just one thing.
22:05Name it. Whatever your terms are, we'll meet them.
22:07Well, you admitted you got a lot of people working for you.
22:10But the Baxters have only got me.
22:12And if I left, who'd take care of them?
22:14Hazel, it's very commendable of you to think of them.
22:17But in this world, you have to look after yourself.
22:20Where can you do the best for Hazel Burke?
22:22With the Baxters or with us?
22:23That's the basic consideration.
22:26You know, I feel kind of sorry for you two.
22:29Why?
22:30Well, maybe you don't know you're making a mistake.
22:32Maybe you never even thought of it.
22:34But if you only consider yourselves, you know,
22:37you're missing a lot of happiness.
22:40I'll forgive you for trying to pull a fast one like this,
22:43but you really ought to feel a little ashamed of yourselves.
22:46Do something, George.
22:47Hazel! Hazel!
22:49What's come over you talking to Mr. and Mrs. Sudley this morning?
22:52It's all right, Mr. Baxter. Let her finish.
22:54I guess I was finished, Mr. Sudley.
22:56I should think so.
22:58We was just talking about...
23:00Ethics, loyalty, and consideration.
23:02I don't know who got the date mixed up, Mr. Baxter,
23:04but I'm delighted that it happened.
23:06You are?
23:07Mr. Baxter, would you do us a very great favor?
23:11Why, of course, Mrs. Sudley.
23:13Discharge her. Fire Hazel at once.
23:15What?
23:16You see, George?
23:18Since Hazel quite obviously is too polite to tell you, I will.
23:22We tried to hire her away from you,
23:24and it still goes, Hazel.
23:26If you ever decide to make a change, the offer still holds.
23:29As in love and war, everything's fair when you need a superior cook.
23:33Well, I can't blame you for trying to get her away, Mrs. Sudley.
23:36It only goes to prove you know a good thing when you see it.
23:41Oh, Chapman, we'll be with you in a moment.
23:44Mr. Baxter, I came here to see your book collection, but...
23:49Oh, yes, of course. Would you like to see it now?
23:51Well, I was thinking,
23:53regardless of who made the mistake about the date,
23:56you did expect us for dinner next Saturday, didn't you?
23:59Oh, that's right. Next Saturday.
24:01We've been counting on it.
24:02We've been discussing it all evening.
24:04And the invitation still holds?
24:06Oh, yes, yes.
24:07And we would like to include the Butterworths, too, if they can make it.
24:10Delighted.
24:12Fine. I'll see your book collection then.
24:15Wonderful?
24:16Wonderful.
24:17Is there anything special you folks would like for dinner?
24:19Oh, anything you decide to cook will be divine.
24:22Everything Hazel does is divine.
24:24Well, good night.
24:27Good night.
24:28Good night, Mrs. Sudley.
24:30Oh, Mrs. Sudley, you forgot your shoes.
24:35Oh!
24:37Oh!
24:39Oh!
24:41Oh!
24:43Oh, sorry!
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