00:00Deep in the vaults of the Bank of England, there was more gold than anywhere else in the world.
00:05Safe, people used to say.
00:08Safe as the Bank of England.
00:10Here it is, Mr. Montpelier.
00:12I trust you will not be disappointed with its prosaic design.
00:16On the contrary, it seems to me a thing of beauty.
00:19If not a joy forever.
00:21Allow me, Oliver.
00:24It looks good.
00:25It feels good.
00:27It is good.
00:28And there's only one other like it, issued in connection with a foreign loan.
00:33Yes, we read about it.
00:34That's what gave us the idea.
00:36The idea?
00:37I suppose it does seem a little curious that we should need such a large sum in the form of
00:42one loan.
00:43It certainly is an unusual request.
00:45I imagine it's for a business transaction.
00:47Very important business, isn't it, Roger?
00:49Shall we tell, Mr. Garrett?
00:51You leave me no alternative.
00:52You see, Mr. Garrett, my brother and I require this pretty, exquisite, unique little scrap of paper for a bet.
01:00A bet?
01:02Did you say a bet?
01:04A very important bet.
01:05Gentlemen, you astound me.
01:07I'm astounded at the purpose for which you require this new.
01:10I'm astounded that you should call it a scrap of paper.
01:14Allow me to draw your attention to the text.
01:17I promise to pay the bet on demand for some one million dollars.
01:25I promise to pay the bet on demand for some one million dollars.
02:01This consulate is not provided with funds by the United States government
02:06but with the assistance of needy Americans in London.
02:10Oh, that's too bad.
02:12I'd have thought this would be just the place.
02:14Well, that doesn't mean we're not anxious to help.
02:16You might find your berth in a cargo ship and you could work your passage home.
02:20Well, would there be any chance that I could find work here?
02:22Well, if you'd like to go back in a week or two, we'll make inquiries.
02:25A week? That's a long time.
02:27If I could just get a little money that'll last me through the next few days, I can find work
02:31for myself.
02:32We could give you a small loan if you can guarantee repayment.
02:35Can you offer us any kind of security?
02:38Well, I've got a head on my shoulders and a good pair of hands.
02:41Unless you don't trust me, that's security, isn't it?
02:44It's no security at all.
02:45Well, many people pass through this office making similar requests.
02:48If we made an exception, we wouldn't know where to stop.
02:51Well, if you like, I'll report back to you every day.
02:53Sorry, it can't be done.
02:55Now, for the price of one shilling, you can join the Anglo-American Society.
02:58That'll put you in touch with people in a position to help you.
03:01Well, I think on the whole, I'd better try to help myself.
03:04Well, that's up to you, sir.
03:06Come back if you have no luck.
03:08I'll do that.
03:09Do I have one of those?
03:13Of course!
03:15Sorry.
03:17All gone.
03:19Oh.
03:21Thanks.
03:37Lovely muffins.
03:40Muffins.
03:41Fresh muffins.
03:43Lovely muffins.
03:46Muffins.
03:48Muffins.
04:19Young man!
04:22Would you step inside a moment, please?
04:26Who, me, sir?
04:27Yes, you.
04:28Through the front door on your left.
04:33Thanks.
04:42Good morning, sir.
04:44Will you please come in?
04:51Permit me to lead the way, sir.
04:56Bye-bye.
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