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Katherine Standish, who has been brought up in a strict manner in a prudish New England town, falls in love with a city slicker commercial artist, Peter Van Arden. The romance blossoms until Katie falls victim of some false information, and becomes convinced that Peter is already married and the father of two children.
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00:00:00The End
00:00:30Wakely, Massachusetts, founded in 1718 by the Reverend Nathaniel B. Wakely.
00:00:58Today, almost two and a half centuries later, most of Wakely's inhabitants still adhere
00:01:02to the rigid Puritan laws that were laid down by their ancestral forefathers.
00:01:07The one characteristic that must always prevail is modesty.
00:01:11In 1802, the population was 800.
00:01:14Today, it is still 800, which only goes to prove that you can overdo a good thing.
00:01:19This is Clarence Spivens, the town sexton and jack-of-all-trades.
00:01:26Clarence's job would be a happy one if it weren't for one thing.
00:01:32Chestnuts.
00:01:32Of course, this job doesn't pay much, but at least it's steady.
00:01:42Furthermore, Clarence has a sideline, and he does quite well with it,
00:01:46especially in the summer, when hundreds of tourists visit Wakely
00:01:49to gaze in awe at its historic shrines and to read with reverence its many historic markers.
00:01:54Looks like you have some customers, Clarence.
00:01:58Over at the church.
00:02:02Thanks.
00:02:03You're welcome.
00:02:08Seems like the Wakely family did just about everything in this town.
00:02:11Morning, folks.
00:02:12Good morning.
00:02:13I'll be more than glad to show you around.
00:02:15Oh, how nice.
00:02:16Well, that's very kind, but we don't want to trouble you.
00:02:18Oh, it's no trouble at all.
00:02:20Shall we start here with the church?
00:02:21That'll be fine.
00:02:24The original church was built on this exact spot by its first minister,
00:02:29Nathaniel B. Wakely.
00:02:31He was the founder of the town of Wakely.
00:02:34Directly ahead is his original prophet.
00:02:38Nathaniel B. Wakely the first, he had two children,
00:02:41a daughter Catherine and a son named after his father, Nathaniel.
00:02:45Nathaniel B. Wakely the second, he was among the gallant minute men
00:02:49who rose up against the tyranny of the English king, George III.
00:02:53It was he who, during the battles of Lexington and Concord,
00:02:56stole through the English lines.
00:03:00Mr. Dilloway, another payment on the count.
00:03:03Coming right up.
00:03:04Oh.
00:03:04I timed it right this time, eh, Mr. Van Harden?
00:03:07Oh, you bet you did.
00:03:08Thanks.
00:03:09You know, I don't mind admitting.
00:03:10Looks like I made a pretty good trade.
00:03:12Ah, then you like my little contribution
00:03:14to the general decor of the town of Wakely.
00:03:16Eh, I guess I do.
00:03:17Do you approve of that bold, neoclassic motif?
00:03:20Yeah, sure.
00:03:21Composition satisfactory?
00:03:22Very fine.
00:03:24What about the perspective?
00:03:26Mm, they're pretty good, too.
00:03:28Ah, fine.
00:03:29Then I don't mind admitting I made a pretty good trade, too.
00:03:31I should now dispose of a little of my salary.
00:03:33Salute.
00:03:36Good morning, Mr. Dilloway.
00:03:38Oh, good morning, Miss Katie.
00:03:40Isn't this a fine day?
00:03:41Yes, indeed, Miss Katie.
00:03:42Very fine.
00:03:43I'm very sorry.
00:03:51Look what you've done.
00:03:52You've ruined my hat.
00:03:53I said I was sorry.
00:03:54I was painting a sign.
00:03:55This happens to be a hat, not a sign.
00:03:57Oh, that's open for discussion.
00:03:59Oh, wait a minute, wait.
00:04:00I'll fix it up for you as good as new.
00:04:02Hold that.
00:04:06Now look at it.
00:04:08Rosemary's new?
00:04:09Don't you worry.
00:04:10With a few death strokes of the brush, you'll see.
00:04:12In just a few moments, we'll transform this ugly smear into one of the most beautifully hand-painted originals you've ever seen.
00:04:19Ah, there we are.
00:04:22Look at that smile.
00:04:24We'll call her Mona Lisa.
00:04:25And who knows, a hundred years from now, it might be-
00:04:27Mr. Dilloway?
00:04:28Yeah, coming, Miss Katie.
00:04:32Just look at this.
00:04:33Mr. Dilloway, I was under the impression that you could only sell intoxicating liquors on your premises.
00:04:39Oh, I wasn't selling, Miss Katie.
00:04:41You see, we made a deal.
00:04:42This gentleman promised to paint me a new sign for a dozen bottles of ale.
00:04:46Well, it looks as though you must have paid the gentleman in advance.
00:04:51Who is that?
00:04:56That's Miss Catherine Standish, niece of Priscilla Wakeley, who runs this town.
00:05:00And am I going to hear from her?
00:05:05Mr. Dilloway, if you were I, how would you go about apologizing to the young lady?
00:05:09If I were you, I wouldn't.
00:05:10I'd get the first train out of town.
00:05:12And if I didn't feel like getting the first train out of town, where would I go to apologize?
00:05:16Well, Miss Katie is the town librarian.
00:05:19Oh, is that so?
00:05:21Mr. Dilloway?
00:05:22I have a feeling I'm going to catch up on my reading.
00:05:25Well, it looks like every son in the Wakeley family followed in their father's footsteps and became clergymen, huh?
00:05:30Well, all but the present one.
00:05:32What happened to him?
00:05:33I'm afraid his father had him by the hand, while the devil had him by the coattails.
00:05:37It seems that Envy the Six wouldn't take up the ministry, but became a New York lawyer.
00:05:42I don't see anything so scandalous about that.
00:05:44Not if you keep your nose in the law books and stick to lawyering, but Nathaniel, he didn't do that.
00:05:50No?
00:05:51No.
00:05:52It's said that he got to running around with one of them, you'll pardon the word, hotsy-totsies.
00:05:58She was a cabaret singer, in a cabaret.
00:06:03His picture was in the paper, drinking champagne out of this hotsy, pardon the word again, a totsy slipper.
00:06:10Yeah, wine, women, and song were the ruination of Nathaniel B.
00:06:16Of course, he's over 60 now, and he's only interested in singing and drinking.
00:06:20But a couple of years back, he...
00:06:22That's Mrs. Catherine Standish's practice on next Sunday's hand.
00:06:39If you've heard enough, I'll show you our cemetery.
00:06:42You'll find some very interesting epitaphs on the tombstone.
00:06:46Some of them are real cherry-like.
00:06:48Stephen?
00:07:04Stephen Goodrich.
00:07:07May I see what you've been reading, please?
00:07:10Huh?
00:07:14Rocket Reagan in the 31st century.
00:07:16Oh, Stephen, how can you read this sort of trash?
00:07:19That's very scientific stuff.
00:07:21Scientific.
00:07:23You're coming to the library with me.
00:07:25Yes, ma'am.
00:07:30You may go to lunch now, Mr. Pritchard.
00:07:32Thank you, Mrs. Standish.
00:07:34With so many worthwhile books in the world, Stephen, I don't know why you'd ever choose a comic book.
00:07:39Now, let's see.
00:07:47Turn your head, please, Stephen.
00:07:48Yes, sir.
00:07:58Stephen Goodrich, I'm surprised...
00:08:00Now, this is the type of literature a young man should read.
00:08:11The story of King Arthur.
00:08:13Sounds awful dull.
00:08:15It is dull.
00:08:17Is there something I can do for you?
00:08:19Yes, sir.
00:08:20Is this a library?
00:08:21Obviously.
00:08:22You do lend books.
00:08:24Naturally.
00:08:25Then I'd like to borrow one.
00:08:26Well, you just look around, and I'll be with you in a moment.
00:08:30Stephen, the story of King Arthur happens to be one of the best narrative novels ever written.
00:08:37It's very interesting.
00:08:39Corny.
00:08:41It's a literary classic filled with fine, wholesome characters.
00:08:44Yet, you're going to find it just as exciting as your comic books.
00:08:48I doubt it.
00:08:49As a matter of fact, Stephen, the young lady is right.
00:08:51This is a humdinger of a book.
00:08:52Would you mind if I told him a little bit about the story, just to get him interested?
00:08:57Why, no.
00:09:00Well, son, this King Arthur, he was a very social sort of guy.
00:09:05He lived in a little town called Camelot.
00:09:09He had about a hundred men.
00:09:10Oh, and they were nice, wholesome characters,
00:09:13who spent all their time at a big round table,
00:09:16eating, drinking, drinking and eating.
00:09:19They never did a lick of work.
00:09:20Now, when they got bored at sitting at this big round table,
00:09:24they'd tie a lady's garter around their sleeve and go out looking for trouble.
00:09:27And if they couldn't find trouble, they'd scare some up.
00:09:30They'd look for a stranger, a guy who was minding his own business.
00:09:34And if they were bigger and stronger than the stranger,
00:09:37do you know what these fine, wholesome characters would do?
00:09:41They'd pick a fight and beat his brains out.
00:09:43Now, while King Arthur is roaming around the country,
00:09:49hacking people to bits with his trusty sword,
00:09:51back in Camelot, his loving wife, Lady Guinevere,
00:09:55and his best friend, Sir Lancelot...
00:09:58Now, just a minute.
00:09:59Would you give me that book, please?
00:10:03Well, what's the matter? Didn't I tell it right?
00:10:04Go on, mister. It sounds super.
00:10:06Just what is it you want?
00:10:09Well, to be honest with you, I didn't come for a book.
00:10:11I want to apologize for my clumsiness this morning.
00:10:14I hope this makes up for it.
00:10:23Don't you like it?
00:10:25Well, it's very pretty, but people in Wakely
00:10:28aren't in the habit of accepting presents from strangers.
00:10:31But I'm not a stranger.
00:10:32I'm the guy who dropped paint on your hat.
00:10:35Stephen.
00:10:36I thought that was funny.
00:10:37Thanks.
00:10:38We're going to be friends.
00:10:40And I hope we are, too.
00:10:42Good day.
00:10:43But the hat.
00:10:44Well, it looked very becoming.
00:10:46Believe me.
00:11:04See, this guy, Sir Lancelot, was dynamite.
00:11:08You take the book and run along home, Stephen.
00:11:11Yes, ma'am.
00:11:11It must be interesting, Steve.
00:11:17It is, Mr. Wakely.
00:11:18It's a literary classic.
00:11:20Gosh.
00:11:24That's the kind of hat to wear, Katie.
00:11:28Uncle Nathaniel.
00:11:30Hello.
00:11:31Oh, where did you take it all?
00:11:33It looks lovely.
00:11:34I bet it didn't look half as lovely in the shop window.
00:11:36You looked as if you just stepped out of a picture.
00:11:39A very pretty picture.
00:11:41All right.
00:11:42How much is it this time?
00:11:43Oh, uh...
00:11:44Hmm?
00:11:47Three dollars.
00:11:49I've got to do a little research.
00:11:52With Mr. Dillaware at the White Horse Inn, I suppose.
00:11:54Oh, no.
00:11:55No, no.
00:11:55This is illegal research.
00:11:57I've got to buy a copy of the Massachusetts Fish and Game Laws.
00:12:02Oh.
00:12:02Well, we just happened to have a copy of it here, Uncle.
00:12:05Came in last week.
00:12:07Oh, uh...
00:12:08Is it an early or late edition?
00:12:10The very latest.
00:12:11Too bad.
00:12:12I can't choose it.
00:12:13I've got to have an old one.
00:12:15Oh.
00:12:16Well, in that case...
00:12:19I hope you realize it's very embarrassing for me, Katie.
00:12:25Library, have you seen your Uncle Nathaniel this morning, Catherine?
00:12:30Have I seen Uncle Nathaniel this morning, Aunt Priscilla?
00:12:34Did you try his office?
00:12:36He's not in his office.
00:12:38Never is.
00:12:39Well, when you see him, give him this message.
00:12:42Yes, Aunt Priscilla.
00:12:43Yes, Aunt Priscilla.
00:12:46And if he's not home on time, he'll eat in the kitchen.
00:12:50Yes, Aunt Priscilla.
00:12:53What did she want?
00:12:54She says you'd better be home in time for supper.
00:12:58Yes, Aunt Priscilla.
00:13:00She was very insistent.
00:13:02Reverend Turner's coming over.
00:13:04Gosh, he dined at our house twice this week.
00:13:07Hasn't that perfect pounder got anywhere else to go?
00:13:09Oh, Uncle.
00:13:10Well, he is.
00:13:11I've never known a man deliver such physical sermons.
00:13:13In my life.
00:13:14And all of them as dry as a...
00:13:16Well, I think I better get along to the bookstore.
00:13:22Uncle.
00:13:23Don't forget to choose some clothes after you finish your research.
00:13:28Oh, that's an answer.
00:13:31There's another Notre Dame.
00:13:41There's a period.
00:13:45Don't let me go.
00:14:48Go away.
00:14:54License to fish. Where's yours to swim?
00:14:57I don't need one.
00:14:59Go ahead and swim. I'm not stopping you.
00:15:01Look, this stream runs for miles and miles. Why do you have to choose this particular spot?
00:15:06Well, it's such a pleasant place that the trout picked it too.
00:15:10If you won't leave, there's only one thing for me to do.
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00:16:21Beautiful.
00:16:34Thank you, sir.
00:16:35A lover of fine art, I see.
00:16:37Oh, a lover of fine horses.
00:16:39That's a mighty fine-looking animal.
00:16:42Duchess Lace.
00:16:43She was pretty good in her day.
00:16:45With that chest and those legs, I'd say she was built for distance.
00:16:48Oh, right you are, sir.
00:16:49At anything over a mile, there weren't many that could touch her.
00:16:53Mr. Dilloway, salary time.
00:16:55Beat you to it.
00:16:58Good morning, Nathaniel.
00:16:59Morning, James.
00:17:01Here you are, Peter.
00:17:02Paid in full.
00:17:03Thank you, Mr. Dilloway.
00:17:04We broke even.
00:17:05Your sign is finished.
00:17:07Oh, that's first class.
00:17:09And so is this.
00:17:10I was just coming in to see you, James.
00:17:12Hey, he's quite a sign painter.
00:17:15Sign painter?
00:17:16That's Peter Van Arden, one of the greatest commercial artists in the country.
00:17:19He gets $2,000 for a painting like that.
00:17:22$2,000?
00:17:24And what do you think he's charging me, Nathaniel?
00:17:26Twelve bottles of ale.
00:17:30What's he doing out here?
00:17:32On a vacation?
00:17:33Yeah.
00:17:34Cloud fishing and American history are his hobbies.
00:17:36He knows more about New England history than any man I've ever met.
00:17:40That's pretty interesting.
00:17:42I'd have my usual, James.
00:17:43Uh, Nathaniel.
00:17:45You know what I told you?
00:17:47Oh, yes, of course.
00:17:48I forgot.
00:17:49There is a small palace to my account, isn't there?
00:17:52A matter of $3 or something.
00:17:55Exactly.
00:17:55Yes, one, two, three.
00:17:58I think that reestablishes my credit.
00:18:04There's some very nice people in this town.
00:18:05I started to put the ladder away, and some chap volunteered to do it for me.
00:18:08He's putting it in the garage.
00:18:09Good.
00:18:10Oh, Mr. Van Arden, I want you to meet a very dear friend of mine, Nathaniel B. Wakely.
00:18:15See, you'd be Nathaniel B. Wakely, the sixth born, 1884.
00:18:19Right.
00:18:21Well, you're joining me, Mr. Van Arden.
00:18:22Delighted.
00:18:23What'll it be, Peter?
00:18:24Uh, make it a vodka Gimbert.
00:18:26You ever try one, Mr. Wakely?
00:18:27Never heard of it.
00:18:28Oh, they're good for what ails you.
00:18:29Good for what ails you.
00:18:30All right, well, if we get the usual, James, make it two.
00:18:34Put that stuff in the garage.
00:18:38Mighty tough job, it was, too.
00:18:41Especially on a hot day like this.
00:18:43Can you join us for a drink?
00:18:45Oh, no, you don't have to do that.
00:18:46Oh, hello, Nathaniel.
00:18:54Hello.
00:18:55Didn't expect to find you here.
00:18:57Come to think of it, I didn't expect to be here myself.
00:19:00You see, I was coming down the street, and this young man, he was struggling with a lad on him.
00:19:03All right, all right.
00:19:04You didn't see me, I didn't see you.
00:19:07I don't think it's necessary to ask you to know each other.
00:19:09You are, Peter.
00:19:12What do you call a lad?
00:19:13That, my friend, is a Gimlet.
00:19:16Again, lad?
00:19:17Mm-hmm.
00:19:17Go ahead and drink hardy.
00:19:18Don't wait for me.
00:19:19Now, Mr. Nill, I'll weigh another one.
00:19:21Coming up.
00:19:23Ain't much kick to it, is there?
00:19:25Hmm.
00:19:26I've tasted cheeses that were stronger.
00:19:28Mm-hmm.
00:19:30Oh, Genevieve, sweet Genevieve, the days may come, the days may go, but still the fans of memory
00:19:45make me the blissful dream of long ago.
00:19:53Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:19:55Ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:19:55Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:19:57You're a great voice today, Clarence.
00:19:59Ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:20:00They tell me I'm quite a crooner when I get going.
00:20:02Ha, ha, ha.
00:20:04And speaking of going, I better.
00:20:06Well, now, remember, we haven't seen each other.
00:20:08Okay.
00:20:09Goodbye there, Nate.
00:20:10Take care of yourself, Pete, and thanks for the Gimlet.
00:20:13You're very welcome, Clarence.
00:20:14Ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:20:15Is painting horses your specialty, Peter?
00:20:18No, but painting fillies is.
00:20:19What's the difference?
00:20:21Show Nathaniel our collection, would you, Mr. Dilloway?
00:20:23Have you a collection?
00:20:24Yes, and a very complete one, too.
00:20:26Complete in every detail.
00:20:28Ha, ha, ha.
00:20:29Oh.
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00:20:33Ah, yes.
00:20:34Now, I see the difference.
00:20:35You like that, huh, Nathaniel?
00:20:36Oh, it's beautiful.
00:20:38It's simply beautiful.
00:20:39Peter, my boy, you have a soul.
00:20:42You keep that, Nathaniel.
00:20:43I'll give Mr. Dilloway another one.
00:20:44Thank you very much, Peter.
00:20:46You better keep it under lock and key, though, Nathaniel.
00:20:48Remember your sister, Priscilla.
00:20:50Oh, Peter, there's nothing in this world like a beautiful woman.
00:20:54And this is a beautiful horse.
00:20:56When I was younger, I was an authority on both.
00:20:59Oh, really?
00:21:00Well, tell me, what do you think of these two babies?
00:21:03Babies?
00:21:04Oh.
00:21:06Are these yours?
00:21:08They will be.
00:21:09I'm driving down to get their papers tomorrow.
00:21:11Look, why don't you come with me?
00:21:12I'd love to.
00:21:13They're at a farm near Narragansett.
00:21:15I could pick you up around 9 o'clock in the morning, we drive down,
00:21:17then in the afternoon we go to the track and catch a couple of races.
00:21:20Wonderful.
00:21:21That's a date.
00:21:22Anybody will tell you where I live.
00:21:24Oh, Peter.
00:21:27When you come, if by any chance you should meet my sister and my niece,
00:21:32don't tell them where we're going.
00:21:34They don't share our enthusiasm for the finer things of life.
00:21:39Mr. Dilloway, two more giblets.
00:21:43That was delicious, Priscilla.
00:21:45Nothing like a home-cooked meal, I always say.
00:21:48It's a pleasure to be here.
00:21:49You should come more often, Reverend.
00:21:51We hardly ever see you.
00:21:53Perhaps Miss Catherine will play us a few of her compositions.
00:21:56To me, they're always the best part of the evening.
00:21:58Thank you, Reverend.
00:22:04There's a little old Cape Cod caught out in a little New England town
00:22:23Where I wish someday I could settle down
00:22:36I'd leave all cares behind And find peace of mind
00:22:52In that little old Cape Cod caught out in a little New England town
00:23:13Lovely. Simply lovely.
00:23:16Catherine, my dear, I don't know why you don't try to have that one published.
00:23:19That's very nice, but I don't think it's that good, Reverend.
00:23:22Daniel, were you expecting anyone?
00:23:28Yeah.
00:23:29But not tonight.
00:23:32Evening, Abigail. Miss Priscilla home?
00:23:34Yes, Mr. Grumbie. She's in the parlor.
00:23:36Frankly, Reverend, I've never approved of Catherine's commercializing her talent.
00:23:41Good evening, Priscilla.
00:23:42Good evening, Priscilla.
00:23:43Oh, good evening.
00:23:44Sorry.
00:23:45Priscilla, I didn't know you were entertaining.
00:23:47Reverend.
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00:23:49Catherine.
00:23:50Nathaniel.
00:23:51No.
00:23:52Can't stay but a minute. I'm away to the depot.
00:23:55Catherine, you'll never guess what.
00:23:57Got a big surprise.
00:23:58I know, Mr. Grumbie.
00:24:00Your son, Stuart, is coming home.
00:24:02Why, the sly young devil. I beg pardon, Reverend.
00:24:05He's been writing to you, hasn't he?
00:24:07Once or twice.
00:24:08Rather encouraging, wouldn't you say, Catherine?
00:24:11Yes, isn't it?
00:24:12Too bad you can only stay for a minute, Merrill.
00:24:15Oh, yes.
00:24:17I just dropped in to tell you that I had a call from the contractor in Thornton
00:24:20just before I closed my bank.
00:24:22His specifications are ready for the church repairs.
00:24:24Good. What about the loan?
00:24:26If the specifications meet with my approval,
00:24:28I'll lend the church enough to cover the repairs.
00:24:31That's very generous of you, Mr. Grumbie.
00:24:34Very.
00:24:35Only four percent.
00:24:37He charges everyone else six.
00:24:39I'm afraid I'm one banker who lets a little sentiment interfere with business.
00:24:43I'm driving down to Thornton in the morning to make the down payment.
00:24:46I'd like Nathaniel along to check the contract.
00:24:49Tomorrow?
00:24:50He'll be ready to go with you whenever it's convenient.
00:24:52Fine.
00:24:53Now, if you'll excuse me,
00:24:55we mustn't keep Stuart waiting, must we, Catherine?
00:24:58No, we mustn't.
00:25:00Good night.
00:25:01Good night.
00:25:03Oh, why did you tell him I'd go?
00:25:08I have an appointment tomorrow.
00:25:10What kind of appointment?
00:25:12I'm going out of town with an important client.
00:25:16What important client?
00:25:18Just about the most important commercial artist in the country.
00:25:21Mr. Van Arden.
00:25:23Never heard of him.
00:25:25Not Peter Van Arden.
00:25:27Yeah, see?
00:25:28Katie's heard of him.
00:25:29I certainly have.
00:25:30Uncle Nathaniel, what kind of business could you possibly have with a man like that?
00:25:34Well, tomorrow we're going out to his farm to have a look at a couple of his babies.
00:25:42That can wait.
00:25:43Oh no, it can't.
00:25:44Tomorrow's the last day he can get the papers that prove that they're legally his.
00:25:48Perhaps this is in my department, Nathaniel.
00:25:50Oh, well, this is the lawyer's matter.
00:25:53But where's their mother?
00:25:55Oh, one of them's in Kentucky.
00:25:58He shipped the other one out to the west coast.
00:26:00Each has a different mother.
00:26:03Nathaniel, this is my department.
00:26:05Now, now, Reverend, it's not for us to judge.
00:26:08You say that yourself.
00:26:09Nathaniel, I forbid you to have any business dealings with a man like that.
00:26:13But, Priscilla, you know what artists are.
00:26:16What we think is all wrong is perfectly acceptable to them.
00:26:19Besides, like a minister, a lawyer's duty is to bring these poor unfortunate people back to the fold.
00:26:25He's right, Priscilla.
00:26:26Your attitude is most commendable, Nathaniel.
00:26:28I may base my sermon on this next Sunday.
00:26:30Well, if you think it's all right, Reverend,
00:26:34I'd better leave word at Mr. Grumby's house that you won't be able to make it tomorrow.
00:26:38Think I have his telephone number in my desk?
00:26:41Uncle Nathaniel, after what I've seen and heard of this Peter Van Arden,
00:26:45you're just wasting your sympathy.
00:26:47Why, any man who could do what he's done.
00:26:55Reverend, go and get some water.
00:26:56Katie, call out of here.
00:27:01Gosh.
00:27:04It's a good thing she didn't get a look at July.
00:27:28Uncle Nathaniel?
00:27:29He's here.
00:27:30Oh.
00:27:31Well, Katie, please go tell him I'll be right there.
00:27:33I don't want to keep an important gentleman like Mr. Van Arden waiting.
00:27:36Gentlemen?
00:27:37After what he's done?
00:27:38Oh.
00:27:39Sending one mother to Kentucky and shipping that other poor unfortunate girl out to the west coast.
00:27:48Ah, good morning.
00:27:49My uncle will be out in a moment.
00:27:50Well, there's no hurry now that you're here.
00:27:52And next time, if there is a next time, please try to make less noise.
00:27:55This is not only a respectable neighborhood, but my aunt is still in bed thanks to you.
00:27:59No thanks to me?
00:28:00I don't even know your aunt.
00:28:01Those horrible pictures.
00:28:02Well, don't tell me she found your uncle's calendar.
00:28:04I'd expect a man of your type to find it amusing.
00:28:08You know, a hundred years ago, the people in this town would have had you horse whipped.
00:28:12Oh, wait a minute.
00:28:13I'm no Michelangelo.
00:28:14My paintings aren't that bad.
00:28:15I wasn't thinking of your paintings, Mr. Van Arden.
00:28:17I was thinking of what you did to those poor unfortunate girls.
00:28:21My dear Miss Standish, they were not poor unfortunate girls.
00:28:24I paid them.
00:28:25And very well, too.
00:28:26I'm not interested in the details.
00:28:28Whatever the circumstances, you still had no right to send them away.
00:28:31I don't know why not.
00:28:32I was through with them.
00:28:33That's just the kind of answer I expected.
00:28:36It doesn't bother you that one of them is in Kentucky and another on the west coast?
00:28:40Frankly, no.
00:28:41Well.
00:28:42Well.
00:28:43You two seem to be getting along very nicely.
00:28:46And why not?
00:28:47You have a good deal in common with you, a librarian, and Mr. Van Arden, an authority on New England history.
00:28:53Mr. Van Arden seems to be an authority on a number of things.
00:28:59Echo's the most confusing girl I've ever met in my life.
00:29:02Peter, my boy, when you're my age, you'll begin to realize that all women are confusing.
00:29:07Sure wish I could get those papers away, Mr. Van.
00:29:11But they're locked up in Mr. Chadwick's safe.
00:29:13When do you expect them back?
00:29:15Oh, not till this afternoon.
00:29:17I'm sorry, Nathaniel.
00:29:19Looks like we'll have to postpone our visit to the fact today.
00:29:21Oh, it really doesn't matter.
00:29:23I've always known that one horse can run past us than another.
00:29:26Yes, sir.
00:29:28Just to question which one.
00:29:30Well, here they are.
00:29:31What do you think of them?
00:29:32Very handsome.
00:29:34Very handsome indeed, especially the colt.
00:29:38He's a nice, rangy-looking fellow.
00:29:40The gentleman's got a good eye for horseflesh all right.
00:29:43That colt's getting him to look more like his brother every day.
00:29:46Running like him, too.
00:29:47Listen, if he's half the horse that habeas corpus is, will do all right.
00:29:50Habeas corpus?
00:29:51Uh-huh.
00:29:52See, that's quite a hunch for a liar.
00:29:53You're not a lawyer by any chance.
00:29:55Yes?
00:29:56Mister, that ain't no hunch.
00:29:57That's fate knocking at your door.
00:29:59Habeas corpus is running today.
00:30:01Going after his fourth straight win.
00:30:03Yes, if he were going through the track, I'd feel tempted to chunk in a little.
00:30:06You know, I've caught through the track.
00:30:08We've got a gentleman right here to take care of that for you.
00:30:10Burton around today?
00:30:11Oh, yes.
00:30:12He's over to the tack room.
00:30:13Trying to get even on those last three races that Habeas corpus won.
00:30:16Come on, Nathaniel.
00:30:17We'll give Burton a little of our business.
00:30:23He was four to five on the morning line.
00:30:25Think he'll go any higher?
00:30:26He's picked on top in every sheet.
00:30:28What do you think, Mac?
00:30:30Oh, hello, Mr. Van Arden.
00:30:32Hi, Ards.
00:30:33I want you to meet a friend of mine, Mr. Wakely.
00:30:34Nathaniel, this is Ards Burton.
00:30:36Hello.
00:30:37Can you handle any more on Habeas corpus?
00:30:38Make it easy on yourself.
00:30:40Five hundred to win.
00:30:41Five hundred it is.
00:30:43Boss?
00:30:44Oh, I don't indulge Mr. Ards.
00:30:46You know that.
00:30:47I went broke too many times trying to get even for the money I lost trying to get even.
00:30:51Well, I will admit it's like putting money in the bank.
00:30:54Well, so long, gentlemen.
00:30:55What about your hunch, Nathaniel?
00:30:56Oh, no, I haven't wrote much money along.
00:30:58Oh, that's no problem.
00:30:59If I have your address and Mr. Van Arden says you're okay.
00:31:02Oh, he's okay.
00:31:03And the address is Wakely.
00:31:05Yes, but I wouldn't like anybody there to know that I...
00:31:07I understand.
00:31:08Name Wakely, address Wakely, town's named after him.
00:31:12Well, in that case, the sky's the limit.
00:31:14There you go, Nathaniel.
00:31:15You're on your own.
00:31:16Come on, Moe.
00:31:17How much do you want, Mr. Wakely?
00:31:19Well, would five be all right?
00:31:22Certainly.
00:31:23Five's fine.
00:31:24Habeas corpus, 500 to win.
00:31:26No!
00:31:27No!
00:31:28No!
00:31:29No!
00:31:30No!
00:31:31No!
00:31:32No!
00:31:33No!
00:31:34No!
00:31:35No!
00:31:37And now racing pants, a feature race of the day the Chestnut Hill handicapped six furlongs
00:31:41for three-year-olds and upwards.
00:31:43There are now seven starters doing it scratch because of the sudden downpour.
00:31:46Here they are in the order of their positions.
00:31:48You're quite sure the slothy track won't hurt his chances?
00:31:52No, sir.
00:31:53That horse got webbed feet.
00:31:54I hope you're right.
00:31:55Believe me, he'll need him in this rain, Nathaniel.
00:31:57It's a lucky thing we didn't go to the track.
00:31:59And there they go!
00:32:01Habeas Corpus breaks on top, Shelby is second, Barrelhead is third, and Pick'em up.
00:32:07Now, gentlemen, we can count your winnings. They'll never catch him.
00:32:10In the back stretch, it's Habeas Corpus by two lengths and running easily.
00:32:14Shelby out on the outside is second by a nose. Barrelhead is third by a length, and Pick'em up is still up.
00:32:20Come on, Habeas Corpus.
00:32:22It's still Habeas Corpus by two, Shelby and Barrelhead.
00:32:26Pick'em up is starting to move on the inside.
00:32:28They're turning for home. It's Habeas Corpus, Shelby and Barrelhead.
00:32:31Barrelhead is dropping back. Pick'em up is making easy.
00:32:33I take care of him.
00:32:34It's Habeas Corpus, Shelby and Pick'em up.
00:32:36Then Pick'em up is moving very fast into the home stretch.
00:32:39It's Habeas Corpus by a length. Pick'em up and Shelby.
00:32:42It's Habeas Corpus and...
00:32:44Go to the whip.
00:32:45Go to the whip.
00:32:47It's Habeas Corpus and Pick'em up. They're head and head.
00:32:50It's Habeas Corpus and Pick'em up coming down to the wire and Pick'em up wins it by a nose.
00:32:55Habeas Corpus is second by two lengths and Shelby is third.
00:33:04Can't win them all, I guess.
00:33:05If you ask me, you just can't win them.
00:33:10Cheer up, Nathaniel. There's always tomorrow.
00:33:13Yeah. That's what I'm thinking about.
00:33:25Good morning, Kirk.
00:33:26Good morning.
00:33:27Hello.
00:33:28Well, the Reverend Turner certainly pounded the puppet today.
00:33:30Nathaniel.
00:33:31Well, on the contrary, I thought the Reverend Turner was an excellent form.
00:33:34Didn't you, Catherine?
00:33:35Yes, Stuart. Excellent.
00:33:36Gee, Reverend Turner really found the puppet today, didn't he?
00:33:39Shall we?
00:33:42I'm certainly glad we didn't have that type of man at Harvard.
00:33:45Reverend Turner?
00:33:46Of course not. The man he spoke about. Can you imagine treating women like that?
00:33:51Sending one wife off to the west coast and the other to Virginia?
00:33:54Kentucky.
00:33:55Well, that's even worse.
00:33:57Just the same, I think we ought to make allowances for artists.
00:34:00Allowances? And how do we know he's an artist? The Reverend Turner didn't say so.
00:34:05I just meant that anyone who could do such a thing must be an artist.
00:34:09What we think is wrong is acceptable to them.
00:34:13I actually believe you're siding with whoever he is.
00:34:17That's the last thing in the world I'd do.
00:34:20Don't they make a charming couple?
00:34:23Hmm?
00:34:24Well, they make a couple.
00:34:26Nathaniel!
00:34:28Oh, uh, excuse me a moment. I'll be back.
00:34:33This fellow here wants to see you about something, Nathaniel.
00:34:37Hello, Mr. Burton.
00:34:40This gentleman and I have some private business to talk over.
00:34:43Go ahead and talk. Don't bother me now.
00:34:46I said private. Do you mind leaving?
00:34:49A horse doesn't have to be stepped on to know he's not wanted.
00:34:54I was driving through.
00:34:56Thought I'd save you the trouble of mailing that check.
00:34:58Yes, I'm... I'm a little bit tied up this week, Mr. Burton.
00:35:02A financial investment. If you could give me a few days.
00:35:06A few days?
00:35:07Yes, possibly a week.
00:35:09You see, Mr. Burton, when I made that bet with you, I didn't mean $500.
00:35:13What I meant...
00:35:14That's the oldest gag in any bookmaker's book.
00:35:17Look, Mr. Wakeley, I pay off when I lose, and so do my customers.
00:35:23I'll be coming through in a week.
00:35:25I suggest that you have my check ready by then.
00:35:27Nathaniel, who's your friend?
00:35:39Client, sort of.
00:35:41Drives a fine car? What lines he in?
00:35:44Books.
00:35:46He makes them.
00:35:47He wants to discuss an investment.
00:35:49Investment, eh?
00:35:50Well, if you can use any of the services of my bank...
00:35:54Come to think of it, I can.
00:35:57Priscilla, why don't you join the younger folks?
00:35:59I want to talk over a little business with Merrill here, for my client.
00:36:03It's very personal.
00:36:04Well, don't be too long.
00:36:06Come into the office, Merrill.
00:36:08All right, Nathaniel.
00:36:10Now, what's the deal?
00:36:13Merrill, what are the chances of negotiating a loan with your bank?
00:36:16Very good.
00:36:17Good.
00:36:18How much?
00:36:19Five hundred dollars.
00:36:20Only five hundred?
00:36:21Yeah, that's all.
00:36:22Have your client drop in and see me, and if his credit is satisfactory, I'll make the loan.
00:36:27No, it's not for him, it's for me.
00:36:29For you?
00:36:30Nathaniel, have you been getting yourself into trouble again?
00:36:33Of course not.
00:36:34Then why don't you go to Priscilla?
00:36:36I don't want her to know anything about her.
00:36:38What collateral have you?
00:36:40Just my good word, that's all.
00:36:42Your word is not good enough.
00:36:45Nathaniel, there's your collateral.
00:36:50What do you mean?
00:36:51I'll let you have the money if you will encourage a certain marriage.
00:36:56Why, you old rascal.
00:37:01I had no idea.
00:37:04You're Priscilla.
00:37:06Don't be an idiot.
00:37:07I mean Catherine and Stuart.
00:37:09I couldn't and I wouldn't do a thing I've had.
00:37:11Catherine has every right to choose for herself whom she wants.
00:37:14Those are my terms.
00:37:18All I have to do is to encourage the match.
00:37:20If you do that, I'll let you have the money immediately.
00:37:23Right.
00:37:24Immediately after Catherine announces her engagement.
00:37:27You're not reading that paper, Uncle Nathaniel.
00:37:37Of course I am.
00:37:38You've been on that same page for an hour.
00:37:40What's worrying you this time?
00:37:41You.
00:37:42Me.
00:37:43Sit down, Katie.
00:37:45Catherine.
00:37:46Catherine.
00:37:47Catherine.
00:37:48It seems a shame that the long line of Nathaniel should end with me.
00:37:51Oh, is that what's bothering you?
00:37:52Yes, and it should bother you too.
00:37:53It's time you were married to some fine fellow.
00:37:54I had a home of your own.
00:37:55Children of your own.
00:37:56And what fine fellow are you referring to?
00:37:57Well, I had in mind a young man whom you know very well.
00:37:58And a man with whom you spent a good deal of time.
00:37:59You were married to some fine fellow.
00:38:00I had a home of your own.
00:38:01Children of your own.
00:38:02And what fine fellow are you referring to?
00:38:04Well, I had in mind a young man whom you know very well, and a man with whom you spent a
00:38:31Oh, Uncle, you can't be serious.
00:38:34Stuart's very nice, but he's terribly dull.
00:38:36You said so yourself.
00:38:38Yeah, I know, but something happened yesterday
00:38:40that made me change my mind about him.
00:38:42What was it?
00:38:42Horses.
00:38:44Horses?
00:38:44Yes, I found out that he's very kind to horses.
00:38:48And a man who could be kind to a horse
00:38:50would certainly be kind to his wife.
00:38:53Oh, no, I can't go on with it.
00:38:55I can't go on with it.
00:38:57Oh, what's behind all this?
00:38:59Five hundred dollars.
00:39:00Something happened yesterday
00:39:02when you were out with that Peter Van Arden, didn't it?
00:39:04Yes, but it wasn't Peter's fault.
00:39:07All he did was to introduce me to his bookmaker.
00:39:10Oh, I knew it.
00:39:12I knew the moment you left the house yesterday
00:39:14with that man, something terrible would happen.
00:39:16It did.
00:39:17I accidentally bet four hundred and ninety-five dollars
00:39:20more than I intended.
00:39:22And if I don't pay the bookmaker by Sunday next,
00:39:25he'll pay me a visit.
00:39:26I don't have to tell you how your Aunt Priscilla
00:39:28would take that.
00:39:29Well, I still don't see what all this has to do
00:39:31with my marrying Stuart.
00:39:33Bank terms.
00:39:35His father will lend me the money
00:39:36if I encourage the match.
00:39:38But I wouldn't let you marry that stuffed shirt
00:39:41with all the money in his bank.
00:39:43Poor Uncle.
00:39:44You are on the spot.
00:39:46Perhaps if I went to see Peter, he...
00:39:49Oh, no.
00:39:49Oh, no.
00:39:50We'll figure out some way.
00:39:51This isn't the first time that you...
00:39:53Wait a minute.
00:39:56Why didn't I think of it before?
00:39:58Oh, dearie, if you can get me out of this position.
00:40:02Here, read this.
00:40:03Dear Miss Tannick,
00:40:09I find your song thoroughly delightful.
00:40:14I kindly call it your earliest convenience
00:40:16to discuss publication.
00:40:19You're a sincerely renowned music company.
00:40:21This is wonderful, Katie.
00:40:22Well, that's your five hundred dollars.
00:40:24Yes.
00:40:25If I can get to New York.
00:40:26What's stopping you?
00:40:28You're going to New York tomorrow.
00:40:30Come on, you're going back.
00:40:31Oh, but what about Aunt Priscilla?
00:40:32Don't worry.
00:40:33I'll take care of that.
00:40:33And the library.
00:40:34I'll take care of that.
00:40:35Katie, now about the five hundred dollars.
00:40:38Oh, don't worry.
00:40:39I'll take care of that.
00:40:43It's a disgust publication.
00:40:50Oh, Peter.
00:40:51This is a pleasant surprise.
00:40:53Come in.
00:40:55I thought you'd go fishing today.
00:40:58I wish I could.
00:40:59Look, I'm driving to New York this afternoon.
00:41:01I just dropped in to say goodbye.
00:41:02Will you be back this way soon?
00:41:04I hope so.
00:41:05Say, Nathaniel, do you think I could see your niece
00:41:07for a minute before I leave?
00:41:08Oh, I...
00:41:09I don't think that would be wise.
00:41:11I'll give her a message if you like.
00:41:13She's upstairs packing.
00:41:14Packing?
00:41:15Is she going away?
00:41:15Yes.
00:41:16She's leaving for New York tomorrow by train.
00:41:18Tomorrow?
00:41:20By train?
00:41:21Is there anything I can tell her?
00:41:23No, no, no.
00:41:24It's not important now.
00:41:25Thanks anyway.
00:41:26It's very nice of you to hear.
00:41:27Well, Nathaniel, where are your manners?
00:41:31Why don't you invite the gentleman in
00:41:32instead of standing here like a pair of hall trees
00:41:35unless he's a tradesman?
00:41:37Oh, no.
00:41:37Of course, Don Priscilla.
00:41:38He's an old friend.
00:41:40In that case, I'd like to meet him.
00:41:42Ah, yes.
00:41:42Uh, Priscilla, allow me to present Mr. Culkinblum.
00:41:47Delighted to meet you, Miss Wakeley.
00:41:49I didn't quite get the name.
00:41:51Van Arden.
00:41:52Peter Van Arden.
00:41:53How do you do, Mr. Van...
00:41:54January!
00:41:58There he is!
00:42:28Oh, hello.
00:42:30Mind if I sit here?
00:42:31I certainly do.
00:42:32There are plenty of vacant seats in the car.
00:42:34Yes, I know.
00:42:35But this is the only one the draft doesn't hit.
00:42:38Tickets, please.
00:42:40Conductor.
00:42:42Yes, ma'am.
00:42:44Would you kindly move this gentleman to another seat?
00:42:46He's annoying me.
00:42:48It's against the rules of the railroad, mister,
00:42:50to annoy or molest a lady.
00:42:53I'll go quietly.
00:43:00Certainly.
00:43:02Oh, Conductor.
00:43:04The young lady happens to be my wife.
00:43:06Your wife?
00:43:08Yes, you see, I'm taking her to New York to see a specialist.
00:43:12What's wrong with her?
00:43:14It's a very sad story.
00:43:16She used to have these spells at rare intervals,
00:43:18but of late they become more frequent.
00:43:20What kind of spells?
00:43:22Oh, she forgets things.
00:43:24Even the fact that I'm her husband.
00:43:26Thinks I'm a complete stranger.
00:43:28Oh, Addison.
00:43:32How long do these spells usually last?
00:43:34It depends.
00:43:35Sometimes a few minutes,
00:43:36and sometimes a whole day.
00:43:38I feel sorry for you, mister.
00:43:40Tell me, is she dangerous when she's having one of these spells?
00:43:44Yes, she might do anything.
00:43:47You better come back to sit with her.
00:43:53Pardon me, ma'am, but I think you'd better let this gentleman sit here with you.
00:43:57Why must I sit with a perfect stranger?
00:43:59The car is practically empty.
00:44:01Now, now, lady, don't excite yourself, but I think it best if you let your husband sit beside you.
00:44:05Husband? Why, I've never seen this person until a few days ago.
00:44:09And what did I catch my little girl doing a couple of days ago?
00:44:13You ran away and jumped in the river.
00:44:15You remember that, don't you, Katie, dear?
00:44:17Of course I remember.
00:44:18I was delivering some books and I...
00:44:20Now, dear, you know fish can't read.
00:44:22And for your own good, let your husband sit here.
00:44:24Thank you, Conductor.
00:44:25That's all right.
00:44:26See here, Conductor.
00:44:27Now, now, ma'am.
00:44:28Your husband will take care of everything.
00:44:30How dare you tell that man we're married of all the nerve.
00:44:33Now, darling, don't get excited.
00:44:34Tickets, please.
00:44:35Oh.
00:44:38Conductor?
00:44:40Why don't you relax, lady?
00:44:41Maybe the spell will pass off in a minute.
00:44:43Spell?
00:44:44What did you tell him?
00:44:46I told him the truth.
00:44:47I thought it was best.
00:44:48It certainly is.
00:44:49We're your friends.
00:44:50If you won't make him sit somewhere else, there must be someone on this train who will.
00:44:54No!
00:45:03I told you this might happen.
00:45:04Well, it better not happen again.
00:45:06There's a heavy fire and up to three months in jail for the young authorized stopping of a train.
00:45:10Ah, you hear that, dear?
00:45:11Well, don't worry.
00:45:12I'll keep my arm around her.
00:45:13Well, you'd better keep something around her.
00:45:14It's lucky for you, young lady, that you're not mentally responsible.
00:45:17Not mentally...
00:45:18It's all right, folks.
00:45:19Everything's under control.
00:45:21It's fine to do to me, anyway.
00:45:22Thanks to you, he thinks I'm a half-wit.
00:45:23And take your arm away!
00:45:24Now, darling, it's your husband's my duty to keep you out of trouble.
00:45:25Well, you'd just better see about keeping yourself out of trouble.
00:45:26My employment certificate clearly states that I am unmarried.
00:45:28So it does.
00:45:29Conductor?
00:45:30Go ahead, convince the man that you were in your right mind when you pulled the cord.
00:45:31A heavy fine and up to three months in jail.
00:45:32Remember?
00:45:33What is it now, lady?
00:45:34What was it you were going to tell the nice man, dear?
00:45:35I just wanted to tell you.
00:45:36It's my duty to keep you out of trouble.
00:45:37It's my duty to keep you out of trouble.
00:45:38Well, you'd just better see about keeping yourself out of trouble.
00:45:39My employment certificate clearly states that I am unmarried.
00:45:42So it does.
00:45:43Conductor?
00:45:44Go ahead.
00:45:45Convince the man that you were in your right mind when you pulled the cord.
00:45:48A heavy fine and up to three months in jail.
00:45:50Remember?
00:45:51What is it now, lady?
00:45:56What was it you were going to tell the nice man, dear?
00:46:01I just wanted to thank you for your help.
00:46:04See?
00:46:05She's all over her spell now, aren't you, sweetheart?
00:46:08Yes.
00:46:10Oh, that's fine.
00:46:11I'm glad to see you too so chummy.
00:46:13That's the way it should be.
00:46:14Thank you, Conductor.
00:46:16Well, now that we're being so chummy, who is the goop that saw you off on the train?
00:46:23Goop?
00:46:24Uh-uh.
00:46:25The conductor.
00:46:26He is not a goop.
00:46:28His father owns the biggest bank in this part of the state, and I don't see that it's any concern of yours.
00:46:33Oh, is that so?
00:46:34Well, it's your fault that I cut my vacation short.
00:46:36My fault?
00:46:37When I saw you in the water, I got a wonderful idea for a new picture.
00:46:40I was driving back to New York to get started on it when I heard you were going to be on the train.
00:46:44Mr. Van Arden, I'm not the least bit interested in your personal plans.
00:46:47Oh, but you should be.
00:46:48You see, as long as you were the inspiration, I thought you'd be the perfect model.
00:46:52Are you suggesting that I pose for one of those pictures?
00:46:56I don't know why not.
00:46:58I'd pay you well.
00:46:59I'm afraid not enough.
00:47:00Furthermore, I'm about to make all the money I need, thank you.
00:47:03The music company is about to publish one of my songs.
00:47:06Oh, really?
00:47:07Well, congratulations.
00:47:08But if you do change your mind about posing, my number's in the phone book.
00:47:12Calling you, Mr. Van Arden, would be the last thing I'd think of doing.
00:47:16Come to Papa, darling. Here comes the man again.
00:47:29Everything all right?
00:47:30Oh, just great.
00:47:46I've made up my mind to marry Mary.
00:47:55She's just as sweet and nice and lovely as can be.
00:48:01We'll both be one, neath the sun in the springtime.
00:48:07If Mary makes her mind up that, she will marry me.
00:48:13Well, we can't use it, Eddie.
00:48:16Why not?
00:48:17It's too close to carry me back to old Virginia.
00:48:19What do you mean close?
00:48:20It's exactly the same.
00:48:21We slip in a few hot legs and nobody notices.
00:48:23Not even Virginia herself.
00:48:25I'd rather work on Chopin.
00:48:26Not again.
00:48:29Well, here goes the piano.
00:48:31Come in.
00:48:34What can we do for you?
00:48:35I'm Catherine Standish.
00:48:37You sent me a letter about publishing my song.
00:48:40Why, of course.
00:48:42Catherine Standish.
00:48:43Won't you sit down, Miss Standish?
00:48:46Eddie, Miss Standish wrote that song that you were so crazy about.
00:48:50What was that title again?
00:48:51Just a little old Cape Cod cottage in a little New England town.
00:48:55That's it.
00:48:56That's the one.
00:48:57You know, we've given a lot of thought to your song.
00:48:59Haven't we, Eddie?
00:49:00Oh, yes.
00:49:01A lot of thought.
00:49:02Really?
00:49:03Yes, indeed.
00:49:04And it's our opinion that your song can become a real top tune.
00:49:07Yes, a real top tune.
00:49:09Oh, that's wonderful.
00:49:10Of course, it needs a little fixing.
00:49:12Fixing?
00:49:13Oh, not much.
00:49:14For instance, the title.
00:49:16Well, I thought it was rather cute.
00:49:19Oh, it is cute.
00:49:21But that Cape Cod business.
00:49:23Now, that wouldn't mean a thing in the West.
00:49:25So we change it to something commercial like, uh,
00:49:28a little bungalow in Kokomo.
00:49:30Oh.
00:49:31Or a little shack in Hackensack.
00:49:34Or maybe we add that South of the Border touch to it and call it
00:49:38a cottage dandy by the Rio Grande.
00:49:41Like we said, Eddie, it needs fixing.
00:49:45Well, if I allow you to make a few changes,
00:49:48you'll publish the song?
00:49:50Why, of course.
00:49:52Certainly.
00:49:54Very well.
00:49:55Uh, you realize, of course, Miss Danish,
00:49:57there'll be a slight fee for rewriting your song.
00:49:59How slight?
00:50:00Oh, not much.
00:50:01Say, uh, $200.
00:50:03Oh.
00:50:04Oh, you don't have to pay it all at once.
00:50:06Say, $100 now and $100 when the song is completed.
00:50:09I...
00:50:10Just a second, Miss Danish.
00:50:12My partner and me, we like to encourage young songwriters,
00:50:15so as a special concession to you, say, $50 now and 50...
00:50:19I'm sorry I wasted your time.
00:50:21Uh, $25?
00:50:22Good day.
00:50:23Good day.
00:50:44Hello?
00:50:52Is Mr. Van Arden in, please?
00:50:57Yes, Miss.
00:50:58But fairly busy at work.
00:50:59No can disturb him when he work.
00:51:01Strict rule.
00:51:02Very sorry.
00:51:03Who is it, Lahu?
00:51:04It is a lady, sir.
00:51:05Young or old?
00:51:09Very young lady, sir.
00:51:11And very pretty.
00:51:13Fat or thin?
00:51:17Very thin lady, sir.
00:51:19I'm gonna bring her in and feed her.
00:51:21This way, please.
00:51:29Now, lady, sir.
00:51:31Katie!
00:51:32It's a wonderful surprise.
00:51:34I'm glad you changed your mind.
00:51:36Please don't misunderstand, Mr. Van Arden.
00:51:38I'm here on business.
00:51:40Whatever the reason, I'm glad you're here.
00:51:44Business, huh?
00:51:45Yes.
00:51:46Taffy, that'll be all for today.
00:51:48Well, we'll give Miss McGonis her full day's pay, will you?
00:51:50Thank you, Mr. Van Arden.
00:51:51Okay, dear.
00:51:57They're not gonna publish your song, huh?
00:52:02Look, you see all these paintings on the wall?
00:52:04My first work and my best.
00:52:07But nobody wanted to buy them.
00:52:09I had to turn to commercial art.
00:52:11Maybe your song's too good for them.
00:52:13They didn't leave me with that impression.
00:52:16Say you came out of business?
00:52:20Suppose I were to change my mind about posing for you.
00:52:25How much?
00:52:26Hundred dollars a day.
00:52:27Oh, no.
00:52:28No, I didn't mean about the money.
00:52:29I meant...
00:52:31How much?
00:52:33Don't worry about it.
00:52:35You'd be up to your neck in lily pads.
00:52:37All right, then.
00:52:38I'll do it.
00:52:39I just have to have the money.
00:52:40Someone very dear to me needs it desperately.
00:52:41The goop?
00:52:42Of course not.
00:52:43And I told you before, he's not a goop.
00:52:44Okay.
00:52:45It's a deal.
00:52:46Can you start right now?
00:52:47I guess so.
00:52:48Lahu.
00:52:49Yes, sir.
00:52:50Will you show Miss Danish to a dressing room?
00:52:51Katie, you'll find a lot of bathing suits in there.
00:52:52You'll pick out one you like.
00:52:53This way, miss.
00:52:54This one, very, very pretty, boss.
00:52:55What kind of model?
00:52:56Miss Danish is a model of dignity and decorum.
00:52:57Oh.
00:52:58Whatever those are, Mr. Vance, she's sure gonna sell plenty of them.
00:53:01Mr. Vance, you can't sell them.
00:53:02I guess so.
00:53:03I guess so.
00:53:04Lahu.
00:53:05Yes, sir.
00:53:06Will you show Miss Danish to a dressing room?
00:53:07Katie, you'll find a lot of bathing suits in there.
00:53:08You'll pick out one you like.
00:53:09This way, miss.
00:53:10This one, very, very pretty, boss.
00:53:11What kind of model?
00:53:12Miss Danish is a model of dignity and decorum.
00:53:14Oh.
00:53:15Whatever those are, Mr. Vance, she sure gonna sell plenty of them.
00:53:18Mr. Van Arden.
00:53:23I'm ready.
00:53:24Oh, are you?
00:53:25Uh-huh.
00:53:26Don't you think you'd better remove the robe?
00:53:31All right.
00:53:32Yell when you're in.
00:53:37Kill me too.
00:53:38Go.
00:53:40All right.
00:53:41Yell when you're in.
00:53:42Magnificentĺ’§.
00:53:47All right.
00:53:55Yell when you're in.
00:54:01All right.
00:54:05I'm in.
00:54:08Oh, come on up a little.
00:54:11I'm not painting the top of your head.
00:54:16Come on up a little more.
00:54:24A little more.
00:54:29That's better.
00:54:30Now smile.
00:54:35I can't.
00:54:37Well, force yourself.
00:54:43Much better. Now hold that.
00:54:50I said smile.
00:55:05Good stuff.
00:55:07We can't.
00:55:09Look, unless it's coming,
00:55:11we're going to farm.
00:55:13Okay, sit down.
00:55:15What's my favorite?
00:55:17That's a little bit.
00:55:19Look, that's what it's trying.
00:55:20Go, go, go.
00:55:21Come, go.
00:55:23Come, go, go.
00:55:24Come, go, go.
00:55:25Come, go.
00:55:26Well, that's fast.
00:55:51Is it finished, Peter?
00:55:52As finished as it'll ever be.
00:55:54Would you like to see it?
00:55:55Uh-huh.
00:55:56Oh, Peter, it's lovely.
00:56:01I mean, your work, of course.
00:56:03I've got a wonderful idea for another one.
00:56:05We'll start tomorrow.
00:56:06Oh, I'm afraid not, Peter.
00:56:08I'm leaving for Wake Day tonight.
00:56:10Oh, but you can't.
00:56:11I'm afraid I have to.
00:56:13Oh, stay over in the morning.
00:56:15Have dinner with me tonight.
00:56:16Oh, really, Peter?
00:56:18Look, you've been here five days,
00:56:20and you keep refusing to have dinner with me.
00:56:22Why?
00:56:23We've had lunch together every day.
00:56:25Lunch?
00:56:26Hot dogs?
00:56:27Come on, have dinner with me.
00:56:28We'll celebrate finishing the picture.
00:56:31All right.
00:56:32But I'll have to telephone home.
00:56:33They're expecting me.
00:56:35Peter?
00:56:36Uh-huh.
00:56:37I'll have to go to some small, out-of-the-way place.
00:56:40Katie, what if we go?
00:56:41You'll be the prettiest girl there.
00:56:44Just because you feel that way,
00:56:45I wish I had something special to wear.
00:56:47When you make a wish like that, you've got to rub a lamp.
00:56:50Oh, Peter, really?
00:56:51Oh, on the level.
00:56:53You close your eyes and rub the lamp.
00:56:56Go ahead.
00:56:58I'll make a wish.
00:57:00I wish I had something special to wear tonight.
00:57:04For you, Miss Dundish.
00:57:08You see my faithful genie.
00:57:10Go ahead and open it.
00:57:11Oh, Peter.
00:57:20The one I like so much.
00:57:22A little going away present.
00:57:24Oh, but I can't accept it.
00:57:25You've paid me for my work.
00:57:27I had nothing to do with it.
00:57:28You shouldn't have rubbed the lamp.
00:57:30I'll pick you up at your hotel at 7 o'clock.
00:57:35You sure you don't want any champagne?
00:57:37None for the lady, thanks.
00:57:41Well, how do you like it here?
00:57:44Oh, it's wonderful, Peter.
00:57:46Why, you know we've even heard of this place in Waipley,
00:57:49but I never dreamed I'd be here.
00:57:51Katie, there are a lot of wonderful places
00:57:53I'd like to take you to in New York.
00:57:55I get to stay on.
00:57:58You're forgetting your obligations, aren't you, Peter?
00:58:00Why, I never take them very seriously anyway.
00:58:02You'll find a Chateaubriand excellent this evening,
00:58:04Mr. Van Arden.
00:58:05Thank you, Pierre.
00:58:06It usually is.
00:58:07Peter, what do your babies look like?
00:58:14Babies?
00:58:15Whatever gave you the idea I had babies?
00:58:17Uncle Nathaniel told me.
00:58:19He was joking.
00:58:20I'm not prying, mind you,
00:58:22but the day that you went on the business trip with him,
00:58:25he said you were going to get some sort of legal papers
00:58:28that would make them yours.
00:58:30Oh, those babies.
00:58:33I'd almost forgotten about them.
00:58:35Forgotten about your own flesh and blood?
00:58:38Yeah, well, you know how it is.
00:58:39Out of sight, out of mind.
00:58:42You, uh, you wonder what they look like.
00:58:44Well, they've, uh, they've got long, sad faces.
00:58:46Like this.
00:58:48They might even grow up to look like horses.
00:58:50What?
00:58:51Well, those are chances a father takes.
00:58:53I don't know how you can talk about them like that, even jokingly.
00:58:57Look, this gag has gone far enough.
00:59:00Katie, the reason my babies will grow up to look like horses
00:59:03is because they're two of the cutest thoroughbred yearlings you ever saw.
00:59:06You don't expect me to believe that, do you, Peter?
00:59:09On the level.
00:59:10Look, Katie, I'll make a deal with you.
00:59:12You come to my place tomorrow morning for breakfast,
00:59:14and I'll show you their pictures.
00:59:16Also, I'll show you the paper that Uncle Nathaniel was talking about,
00:59:18and you can check the date.
00:59:20How's that?
00:59:23Well, if...
00:59:25If that's true, Peter.
00:59:28Katie.
00:59:30The goop.
00:59:33Stewart, what are you doing here?
00:59:35I flew down from Boston to find out what you're doing here.
00:59:38Well, I'm having dinner with Mr. Van Arden.
00:59:41Mr. Van Arden, this is Mr. Grumby.
00:59:43Care to join us?
00:59:44Katherine, you told your aunt you were coming to New York for one day.
00:59:47Here it is, five.
00:59:49Well, I phoned her and told her I'd be home tomorrow.
00:59:51You've been telling her that every day.
00:59:53So I decided it was high time you came home.
00:59:56You decided?
00:59:57Well, I think I'm old enough to decide a few things for myself.
01:00:01She's absolutely right, Mr. Goop.
01:00:03The name is Grumby.
01:00:04Oh, Grumby, excuse me.
01:00:08Listen, Katherine.
01:00:09I don't intend making a public scene by getting involved in an argument.
01:00:12I came down here to take you home.
01:00:14Now, there's a train leaving at 11.
01:00:16I intend to be on it either with you or without you.
01:00:19Well, then be sure to get a magazine.
01:00:21Then you won't be lonesome.
01:00:22I'll be waiting at the station.
01:00:24You have until 11, Katherine.
01:00:28Oh, the nerve of that goop.
01:00:31Katie, you're terrific.
01:00:33I never knew there was so much steam under that iceberg.
01:00:35As long as I can remember, Aunt Priscilla has always told me,
01:00:38You're awakely, Katherine.
01:00:39You mustn't do this.
01:00:40You shouldn't do that.
01:00:41And now, Stuart.
01:00:42Well, from now on, I'm going to do the things I want to do.
01:00:47Starting with champagne.
01:01:08Hello, Lahu.
01:01:23Mrs. Van Arden.
01:01:24Boss, I'd be very glad to see you.
01:01:27And, Master Peter, how are you?
01:01:29Fine, thank you, Lahu.
01:01:31Is Mr. Van Arden up?
01:01:32Yes, ma'am.
01:01:33He is dressing.
01:01:34Sit down, please.
01:01:36I didn't expect you so early, honey.
01:01:39Irene!
01:01:40Oh, this is a surprise.
01:01:42How are you?
01:01:43I couldn't do better.
01:01:44And how's my favorite nephew?
01:01:45Swell, Uncle Peter.
01:01:46Good.
01:01:47I'm not going to say my how you've grown, but you sure have.
01:01:50Take your coat off and relax.
01:01:52What are you doing in town?
01:01:54And where's that no-good brother of mine?
01:01:55Well, Jeff called me from Chicago yesterday.
01:01:57He said he had to come to New York on business
01:01:59and would I meet him here.
01:02:00So here I am.
01:02:01How time does he get in?
01:02:02About 5.30 this afternoon.
01:02:03Have you had breakfast yet?
01:02:04Oh, not yet.
01:02:05Peter insisted on coming to see you before we went to a hotel.
01:02:08Hotel nothing.
01:02:09You're going to stay right here.
01:02:10Hello.
01:02:11Uncle Peter, may I paint something?
01:02:13Help yourself.
01:02:14There's the paint and brushes.
01:02:16There'll be two more for breakfast.
01:02:17Yes, sir.
01:02:18I've got a young lady coming for breakfast.
01:02:21I hope you don't mind.
01:02:22Of course not.
01:02:23Who is she?
01:02:24She's wonderful.
01:02:25Different from any girl I've ever met in my life.
01:02:26I've heard you say that before, Peter.
01:02:28This time I mean it.
01:02:29I've heard you say that, too.
01:02:31I'll prove it to you.
01:02:32I just finished a picture of her.
01:02:39Well?
01:02:40From what I can see, I'd say she's quite a dish.
01:02:43How's the rest of it?
01:02:44That I refuse to answer without advice from counsel.
01:02:47You want to freshen up a little before breakfast?
01:02:49Good idea.
01:02:50Petey, there's a bowl of fruit on the table.
01:02:53You can paint it or eat it.
01:02:55Any idea.
01:03:05Good morning, Lahu.
01:03:06You're right on time, Miss Standish.
01:03:08Make yourself at home.
01:03:09Excuse, please.
01:03:10Must hurry with breakfast.
01:03:16Hello.
01:03:17Hello.
01:03:18Would you like to pose for me?
01:03:21Are you an artist?
01:03:22Sure.
01:03:23Well, what's your name?
01:03:24Perhaps I've heard of you.
01:03:25Peter Van Arden.
01:03:26Mine is Catherine Stanton.
01:03:28What did you say your name was?
01:03:29Peter Van Arden.
01:03:30Oh, no.
01:03:31Sure.
01:03:32And I suppose you're here to see your father.
01:03:33That's right.
01:03:34We just got in from Louisville, Kentucky.
01:03:35Dan's been away a long time.
01:03:36But now he's coming home.
01:03:37Well.
01:03:38When you see your daddy, you give him this.
01:03:39Oh.
01:03:41And tell him for...
01:03:44No.
01:03:45No.
01:03:46Don't tell him anything.
01:03:47Just give him that.
01:03:49Well, when you see your daddy, you give him this.
01:04:02And tell him for, no.
01:04:04No, don't tell him anything.
01:04:05Just give him that.
01:04:19What happened? Why'd you run out on me?
01:04:35I don't think any explanations are necessary.
01:04:37Well, they are. I don't know what this is all about.
01:04:39Don't you?
01:04:40No. I'm checking every car and every train going to Boston.
01:04:43I barely made this one.
01:04:44Will you please go away and leave me alone?
01:04:46I'm not leaving until I find out what's wrong.
01:04:48I know I can explain.
01:04:49Oh, I'm sure you can. You're very good at explanations.
01:04:52Now, see here, Katie.
01:04:53Will you please go away or must I call the conductor?
01:04:56Suit yourself.
01:04:59Conductor?
01:05:03Excuse me, lady. Did you?
01:05:05You?
01:05:06This man is annoying me.
01:05:07Oh, no. Not again.
01:05:09The specialist didn't help, huh?
01:05:10There is nothing wrong with me and I haven't been to a specialist.
01:05:13Now, lady, don't get excited. Everything will be all right.
01:05:15Just let your husband.
01:05:16I haven't got a husband.
01:05:17The man is right, dear. If you're just...
01:05:19Oh, no.
01:05:20Oh, not again.
01:05:21I've got my employment certificate.
01:05:23Here, read this.
01:05:24It'll prove that I'm not married and never have been.
01:05:34Now, look, Conductor. This is very...
01:05:35Hey, lady, hold that cord.
01:05:47Library.
01:05:49One moment, please.
01:05:51For you, Katie. New York calling again.
01:05:55Tell them that...
01:05:56I know.
01:05:57Miss Standish isn't in.
01:05:59You'd think after two weeks that party would take a hint.
01:06:05Wouldn't you?
01:06:12More flowers, Miss Standish.
01:06:15You can keep them.
01:06:16Oh, thanks.
01:06:17Oh, is there any chance of your making up with your fellow in New York?
01:06:21I have no fellow in New York.
01:06:23Oh, I'm glad.
01:06:25You see, for the last six weeks now, I've...
01:06:27I've been a big man with my girl, bringing her flowers every Sunday, and...
01:06:31Well, I was awfully worried that...
01:06:32You can stop worrying.
01:06:34You can sell what you like, Nathaniel, but if you're out to get fish, there ain't nothing like worms.
01:06:45Them artificial flies ain't worth a fool.
01:06:48You remember that artist fellow was here two months ago?
01:06:51Fan something or other.
01:06:53Bernard.
01:06:54Yeah, that's it.
01:06:55Supposed to be a great fish one.
01:06:57But when he really wanted fish, do you think he used them artificial things when you asked?
01:07:02No, sir.
01:07:03I used to sneak him a can of fresh worms every morning.
01:07:08Well, they certainly went for them today.
01:07:10How many did we get, Katherine?
01:07:13Katherine?
01:07:15How many did we get?
01:07:17How many what did we get?
01:07:19Fish, dear.
01:07:20How many fish did we get?
01:07:22Well, I didn't count them.
01:07:23About 15, I guess.
01:07:25This fishing didn't seem to cheer you up none, Miss Katie.
01:07:28Well, I'm all right, Clarence. It was fun.
01:07:30What makes you think she needs, Katherine?
01:07:33Ain't only me.
01:07:35Lots of folks are saying that Miss Katie ain't been the same since she came back from New York.
01:07:39Who, for instance?
01:07:40Oh, uh, no offense, mind you, but, uh...
01:07:44Stop! Stop! Stop!
01:07:45Stop!
01:07:52Happens to that, sir.
01:07:56How could he do this to me?
01:07:58Van Arden.
01:08:00Now, where in the world did he get a picture of you?
01:08:04Why, you could sue him for every penny he's got.
01:08:06I'll stop proceedings immediately.
01:08:08No. No, you mustn't.
01:08:09Why not?
01:08:11Nobody can use your picture for advertising without your consent.
01:08:14I posed for that picture.
01:08:16You posed for it?
01:08:19What did Mr. Batch say?
01:08:20For goodness sake, child.
01:08:24What made you do an insane thing like that?
01:08:27Well, you...
01:08:28You needed the $500.
01:08:32Then you didn't sell the song.
01:08:35You got it by posing for this.
01:08:40I'm sorry, Katherine.
01:08:43I'm terribly sorry.
01:08:45If I'd known I would rather face that gambler.
01:08:48A gambler?
01:08:49Mark Lawrence, please.
01:08:51Now, don't worry about me telling anyone, Miss Katie.
01:08:53I tend to my own geraniums.
01:08:55The question is, what are we gonna do about that?
01:08:58If the folks from Wakely ever get a look at it,
01:09:00you'll be in the same boat your Uncle Nathaniel has been in for years.
01:09:04I know.
01:09:07Don't worry, Katie.
01:09:08I got you into this mess and I'll get you out of it.
01:09:14It's all clear.
01:09:18Okay, Clarence.
01:09:27That's enough, Clarence.
01:09:28You didn't want to hang in a museum.
01:09:30Wait till I got the eye.
01:09:35I don't think anyone would recognize me now.
01:09:37Not even your Aunt Priscilla.
01:09:38Come on, we've only just started on this smear campaign.
01:09:41This is for Aunt.
01:09:44There.
01:09:45Here.
01:09:46Come on.
01:10:08This is fine.
01:10:09This is fine.
01:10:10This is fine.
01:10:18Here comes the car.
01:10:19Hurry.
01:10:25Oh.
01:10:27Hey, Nathaniel.
01:10:28You should be more careful.
01:10:29Yeah.
01:10:30I'll charge you.
01:10:32Oh, I'm sorry, Uncle.
01:10:33There they are.
01:10:35Just a minute.
01:10:37Well, you kids have had quite a time for yourselves, haven't you?
01:10:40Don't you worry.
01:10:42Officer, I'm a lawyer.
01:10:43And if you'll give me a little time to think.
01:10:44As a lawyer, you should know better.
01:10:45As for thinking.
01:10:46You'll have all night for that in the jail at Thornton.
01:10:48Shall we, uh, go?
01:10:49Katie did?
01:10:50Katie did?
01:10:51Katie did?
01:10:53Katie did?
01:10:55Katie did?
01:10:57Katie did?
01:10:58Katie did?
01:10:59Katie did?
01:11:01Katie did?
01:11:03Katie did?
01:11:04Katie did?
01:11:11KATIE DID?
01:11:30Oh, Mr. Grumby, I suppose you heard.
01:11:37I want to see Miss Priscilla immediately.
01:11:39You heard.
01:11:40She's in the parlor.
01:11:44Morning, Priscilla.
01:11:46No sense hiding that paper.
01:11:48I've already seen it.
01:11:50One Wakely would be dead.
01:11:53But two Wakelys spending the night in jail like common criminals.
01:11:58Bad business, Priscilla.
01:11:59Very bad.
01:12:02Priscilla, we've been friends for a long time.
01:12:05And I believe I can come directly to the point.
01:12:08Yes, madam.
01:12:09First, that episode in New York.
01:12:13Then that disgraceful picture of Catherine plastered all over the country.
01:12:17And now jail, the newspapers, and all this gossip.
01:12:19Are you trying to intimate that my niece is no longer good enough for your son?
01:12:24Oh, no, Priscilla, not at all.
01:12:26But I do feel that we ought to postpone any ideas of marriage.
01:12:29You know the people in Wakely.
01:12:31They don't forget a thing like this in a hurry.
01:12:34And Miss Stewart coming into the bank with me.
01:12:36Well, you understand.
01:12:38How does Stewart feel about it?
01:12:41He said he preferred to discuss it with Catherine.
01:12:43But I'm sure he feels the way I do.
01:12:45Just the same, I hate to see you leave, Katie.
01:12:49I guess librarians and scandal just don't mix, Mr. Pritchard.
01:12:52At least not in Wakely.
01:12:54Goodbye.
01:12:55I'm sure you'll manage very well.
01:12:59Catherine, I've got to talk to you.
01:13:01It isn't necessary, Stewart.
01:13:02I know exactly what you're going to say.
01:13:04No, I'm not so sure you do.
01:13:06Please, sit down.
01:13:10First of all, Catherine, I don't think this affair is as big and important as a lot of people in this town seem to think it is, including my father.
01:13:18I'm surprised you feel that way, Stewart.
01:13:20Well, I do.
01:13:22Catherine, I know I'm not the romantic type like this New York artist, for instance.
01:13:27But it doesn't mean that I wouldn't want to be.
01:13:29I know I may be a little stuffy and dull at times, but it's, well, it's this town.
01:13:34It's the way I've been brought up.
01:13:35I know.
01:13:36It's the way we've both been brought up.
01:13:39Yes, ever since I can remember.
01:13:40It's don't forget who you are.
01:13:42The bank.
01:13:42You mustn't this.
01:13:43You mustn't that.
01:13:44It hasn't left us much time for fun.
01:13:46No.
01:13:47And from now on, I'm going to do everything I can to make up for it.
01:13:50Catherine.
01:13:53Katie.
01:13:55I don't care what you've done.
01:13:56I don't care what people are saying about you.
01:13:58I don't even care if the bank goes to pop.
01:14:01I want you to marry me.
01:14:06You're really a very wonderful person, Stewart.
01:14:09I guess I haven't always appreciated it.
01:14:11I'm tremendously fond of you, Katie.
01:14:13Always have been.
01:14:15You know that.
01:14:16I guess in a way I'm fond of you, too.
01:14:24And now, the ring.
01:14:26Abigail, stop sniveling.
01:14:33It seems only yesterday that I was holding Catherine on my lap.
01:14:36Stewart will take care of that from now on.
01:14:39I wonder.
01:14:44Now, take the ring in your right hand and repeat after me.
01:14:47Excuse me, please.
01:14:55Excuse me.
01:14:56Stevie Goodrich.
01:14:57I thought you'd be up there pumping the organ.
01:14:59Crown Spillings sent me on an air.
01:15:01Hope I'm not too late.
01:15:03Uh-oh.
01:15:04I am.
01:15:05What's the meaning of this?
01:15:26I thought this wedding rehearsal was a little gruesome.
01:15:30So I decided to cheer it up.
01:15:32Uncle Nathaniel.
01:15:33I just casually mentioned to him that you were getting married.
01:15:36Who is this man?
01:15:37Peter Van Arden.
01:15:38Artist extraordinary.
01:15:41Nathaniel, you did this deliberately.
01:15:43I'd like to have an explanation, Nathaniel.
01:15:45It's very simple, Meryl.
01:15:46You don't like anyone making a mistake in your bank.
01:15:49I don't like anyone making a mistake in my family.
01:15:52Nobody's making a mistake.
01:15:53Uh-uh.
01:15:54I'm not so sure.
01:15:56Katie, my love.
01:15:58Surely you're not going through with this hollow mockery.
01:16:00Now, look here, Van Arden.
01:16:01It's all right, Stuart.
01:16:02I'll take care of it.
01:16:04All right, Mr. Van Arden.
01:16:05You've had your little joke.
01:16:06Now, goodbye.
01:16:07Oh, I'm not leaving until I find out why you ran out of my apartment before breakfast.
01:16:12Before breakfast?
01:16:13Mm-hmm.
01:16:13And little birdie told me you haven't been very happy ever since.
01:16:16The little birdie, huh?
01:16:19Your little birdie is all wrong, Mr. Van Arden.
01:16:21Now, would you please get out of here and go on back to your babies?
01:16:26Look, Katie, I told you, the only babies I have are my horses.
01:16:30Well, you forgot to tell one of your babies.
01:16:31He doesn't seem to know he's a horse.
01:16:34I don't know what...
01:16:35Oh, no, not my nephew.
01:16:39Your nephew?
01:16:41My brother's son.
01:16:43Your brother's son.
01:16:46Mm-hmm.
01:16:49Oh, Peter.
01:16:52Nathaniel!
01:16:53Stuart!
01:16:54Catherine!
01:17:00Don't just stand there, Stuart.
01:17:02Do something!
01:17:03Say something!
01:17:04Well, I don't think there's much I can say.
01:17:08I understand, Catherine.
01:17:10I only wish I could have been the one to put that look in your eyes.
01:17:14This is all very romantic.
01:17:16But, young man, if you have any feeling for my niece at all, you'll get out of town immediately.
01:17:21And Priscilla.
01:17:22Miss Wakey, I have to be very much in love with your niece.
01:17:25This is not New York, Mr. Van Arden.
01:17:26Nothing like this has ever happened in Wakely.
01:17:30This scandal will ruin Catherine's reputation beyond repair.
01:17:34Miss Wakely, that is ridiculous.
01:17:36I'm afraid she's right, Peter.
01:17:37You don't know the people of this town.
01:17:39Oh, don't I, though?
01:17:41And you say nothing like this has ever happened in this town before?
01:17:44Well, we'll see.
01:17:46Gather round, folks.
01:17:48Since you're all so interested in choice bits of scandal, I have a beauty.
01:17:52Now, my hobby is New England history.
01:17:54And I've come across a spicy bit of information concerning your precious little town that'll curl your hair.
01:17:59If you're referring to Nathaniel's New York escapades, we know all about them.
01:18:02Oh, small stuff.
01:18:03This goes back even much further.
01:18:05To another Nathaniel.
01:18:06Nathaniel B. Wakely, the first.
01:18:08Young man, there's nothing about this town that we don't already know.
01:18:11Oh, isn't it, though?
01:18:12Wait until you read this.
01:18:13Allow me, Priscilla.
01:18:14I did some research on this item and found it to be entirely authentic.
01:18:18According to this, the first Nathaniel Wakely was never a real minister.
01:18:22He was self-appointed.
01:18:24This is one scandal that the town really hushed up.
01:18:27For, you see, if Nathaniel B., the first, were not a real minister,
01:18:30then all your second generation of Wakelyites have Mr. Betsy.
01:18:38They call me a black sheep.
01:18:41Looks like we're all from the same pole.
01:18:43Now, as far as I'm concerned, this choice, historic little gem
01:18:47goes back into the archives whence it came.
01:18:49But if at any time you nice people of this town
01:18:52decide you want to gossip about the future of Mrs. Van Arden,
01:18:55well, you understand, I'm sure.
01:18:58Reverend?
01:19:08Happy Mrs. Van Arden?
01:19:10Happy Mr. Van Arden.
01:19:12You know, Peter, I was just thinking,
01:19:23it's such a long drive to Niagara Falls.
01:19:26The End
01:19:37The End
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