The Shop Around The Corner Script - 'Morning, Mr. Pirovitch. - Good morning. - Always the first one. - It's none of your business. Let me tell you, it doesn't hurt to be too early. What for and why? Who sees you? Me. And who sees me? You. What does it get us? Can we give each other a raise? No. What are you doing with that bicycle? You can't take it.
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The Shop Around The Corner Script
- 'Morning, Mr. Pirovitch.- Good morning.
- Always the first one.- It's none of your business.
Let me tell you,it doesn't hurt to be too early.
What for and why? Who sees you? Me.And who sees me? You.
What does it get us?Can we give each other a raise? No.
What are you doing with that bicycle?You can't take it.
Better not let Mr. Matuschek see.
Why don't you tell him?It's all right with me.
You know where I was last nightwhile you were home soaking your feet?
Running my legs off for Mrs. Matuschek.
"Pepi, go to the dressmaker."And when I come back:
"Pepi, will you please pick up a packageat the drugstore?"
- Good morning.- Good morning, Miss Kaczek.
Good morning.
- How's your boy?- Much better, thanks.
- We called Dr. Hegedus.- He's a very expensive doctor.
What can you do?
I thought I'd cut down on my cigarsfor a few weeks.
- Good morning.- Good morning, llona.
- That's a new silver fox! It's stunning!- Thank you.
- It must have been pretty expensive.- It was.
I hesitated a long time before I bought it.
I said, "No, I can't afford it."Still, I couldn't take my eyes off it.
- I said, "No, I have no right to..."- And then he said, "Go on and take it."
- Trying to be clever.- Shut up.
Good morning.
Pepi, go to the drugstoreand get me a bicarbonate of soda.
- What's the matter?- Do you feel well?
It's all right.
- Good morning, good morning.- Good morning.
- Want to hear a joke?- No.
What's the matter, folks?
Not awake yet? Look at me.I bet I haven't slept half as much as you.
Friends, Romans, countrymen,to tell you the truth...
...I had quite a time last night.
We don't want to hear the poor girl's name.
- Kralik, how was the dinner last night?- Oh, yes, that's right.
Kralik had dinner with the boss last night.How was it? Tell us all about it.
- Are you a partner now, Mr. Kralik?- Don't be funny.
How was it?
It was a very nice evening,and I enjoyed myself.
- I bet the food was good.- You can imagine.
Tell me, is it true Mrs. Matuschekhad her face lifted?
How could I know that?
- How old did she look to you last night?- Well, .
She had her face lifted.
I think Mrs. Matuschekis a very charming woman.
- Who said she isn't?- Don't try to make something out of it.
I didn't say Mrs. Matuschekis not charming.
But I said she is. What's wrong with that?
So the food was good?
Seven courses,not including the hors d'oeuvres.
- Were you sitting next to her?- I was. What do you think of that?
- I bet you were brilliant.- No, I kept still and tried to learn.
- Your bicarbonate, Mr. Kralik.- Thanks, Pepi.
- Bicarbonate?- I had a little too much goose liver.
What's the matter? Wasn't it any good?
Now, look here, vadas.Just a minute. Folks, come over.
Did you hear... I want you to hear this.
Did I make any derogatory remarkabout the goose liver?
- No, not any!- Not one word!
I merely saidthat I had too much goose liver.
- "A little too much goose liver."- That's right.
"A little too much goose liver."Not one word more, and not one less.
- Good morning, Mr. Matuschek.- Yes, good morning.
Here.
- Good morning.- Good morning, Mr. Matuschek.
Who put this . suitcase in the window?
I did, Mr. Matuschek.
- I guess it's all right.- Thank you, Mr. Matuschek.
- Yeah. Pepi.- Yes, Mr. Matuschek.
Go across the street to the drugstore,and get me some bicarbonate of soda.
Yes, sir.
Allow me, Mr. Matuschek. May I help?
There we are, Mr. Matuschek.
- Pirovitch. Want to hear something nice?- Yes. What is it?
A letter from a girl.
"My heart was trembling as I walkedinto the post office...
"...and there you were, lying in box .
"I took you out of your envelopeand read you...
"...read you right there...
"...oh, my dear friend."
- What is all this?- You see, I wanted to buy an encyclopedia.
Encyclopedia? What're you talking about?
You come to a time in your lifewhen you get tired of going to cafés...
...dance halls every night,and you want to improve yourself.
You want to study something about art...
...literature and history,how people live in Brazil.
Tell me what has all this to dowith the letter?
You know I can't afforda new encyclopedia...
...so I was looking through the adsin the paper...
...and I got on the wrong page,and I came across this ad, and...
Wait a minute, I have it right here.Here, read that.
"Modern girl wishes to correspondon cultural subjects...
"...anonymously with intelligent,sympathetic, young man.
"Address: Dear Friend,Post Office Box ."
I know those ads.The papers are full of them.
- How long has this been going on?- We've exchanged four letters.
- Four letters?- And she's no ordinary girl.
Now listen to this:
"Are you tall? Are you short?
"Are your eyes blue? Are they brown?Don't tell me.
"What does it matterso long as our minds meet?"
- That's beautiful.- It is, isn't it?
Now, wait a minute.
"We have enough troublesin our daily lives.
"There are so many greatand beautiful things...
"...to discuss in this world of ours...
"...it would be wasting precious moments...
"...if we told each other the vulgar details...
"...of how we earn our daily bread,so don't let's do it."
Mr. Kralik.
Yes, Mr. Matuschek.
Yes, Mr. Matuschek.
I can buy two dozen ofthese cigarette boxes at Miklos Brothers.
What do you think of it?I think it's great. Well, open it.
No, Mr. Matuschek, it's not for us.
But you haven't listened to it.It plays Ochi Tchornya.
Even if it played Beethoven'sNinth Symphony, I'd still say no.
I just don't like the idea.
It's wonderful how you make upyour mind so quickly.
I've been in this business for years.
It took me a whole hour to decidethat I like this box.
But, of course, you're a genius.You know so much more than I.
- Mr. vadas.- Coming, Mr. Matuschek.
- Miss Novotni.- Yes, Mr. Matuschek?
Look here, what do you think of this?
I want your honest opinion.Don't let me influence you.
All I want is your honest opinion.
Well, Miss Novotni?
I think people who smoke cigarettes...
...and love to hear Ochi Tchornyawill like it.
I'd even go further.
I think it'll make music loversout of smokers...
...and smokers out of music lovers.It's sensational!
Yes, well.Mr. Kralik, have you thought it over?
Yes. I still think it's inadvisable.
Well, give me one reason.
Let's say that a man smokes cigarettes a day.
That means that times a dayhe opens this box...
...and times a dayhe has to listen to Ochi Tchornya.
It's a perfectly terrible idea.
It's imitation leather, the glue's no good...
...in two weeks it will fall apart,and all you'll have is Ochi Tchornya.
You don't have to tell methat it's imitation leather. I know that.
You sell things and let me do the buying.
- Excuse me, Mr. Matuschek.- Yes?
Miklos Brothers is callingabout the cigarette box.
Miklos, yes.
Yes, Mr. Miklos.
Can I call you back in about five minutes?
I'd like a little more time to think about it.
No, no, it's not the price.
It's just that I'm not quite sureabout the whole idea.
Yes.
Yes, Mr. Miklos.
What?
You can't expect meto make up my mind in five minutes!
If that's the case, then I'll have to say no.
I'm sorry.
- Good morning, madam.- Good morning.
- A lovely bag, don't you think?- Yes, very.
It's an imported model.
We have it in pigskin,several different colors...
...and with or without fitted accessories.
- I really didn't come in to buy a bag.- I beg your pardon. What can I show you?
To tell you the truth,I really didn't come in to buy anything.
That's perfectly all right.
If you wish to look around,make yourself at home.
Yes, thank you.
I wonder if I could see Mr. Matuschek.
Unfortunately, Mr. Matuschek is quite busyat the moment.
- I could call him if you wanted.- I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
If you tell me your wishes,it's possible I could take care of them.
I noticed in your shop windowthat you're having a summer sale.
Yes, everything in the shopis marked down percent...
...some articles even more.Take for instance this compact.
Yesterday you couldn't get itfor a penny less than . . Now it's . .
- Yes, that's a wonderful bargain.- Everything in the shop is a bargain today.
Yes, I imagine you'll be doing big business.
I have no doubt of it.You were very wise to come early.
It'll be such a rush,we won't be able to help the customers.
- Maybe you should take on extra help.- We probably will.
Maybe you could use me.I'm looking for a job.
That wasn't very nice,letting me go through the whole routine.
I'm terribly sorry. I didn't mean to.Could you help me get a job here?
I'd like to, but there's no opening.
But you just told me you'd need someextra people because of the rush.
Look around for yourself.
You can seewhat kind of business we're doing.
I beg your pardon.
Yes, madam?
How much is that belt in the window,the one that says . ?
- . .- Oh, no.
- May I tell you my qualifications?- Lf I could do anything for you, I'd do it.
I'm not inexperienced.
I know the situation, and there's no chance.
I worked for two yearsat Blasek and Company...
...and months at Latzki Brothers.
Even if you'd worked at Mintz and Kramer...
I did! I took care of the finest clientele.
We don't deal with that class here.We have middle-class trade.
What trade do you think they have?
They'd take me back now.
- Why don't you go back?- That's another story.
If it was up to me, I'd put you to work.But I'm not the boss.
- Then why don't you let me see him?- He's in sort of a bad mood today.
I'll take a chance.Maybe I can cheer him up.
Young lady, I've been here for nine years,and I know Mr. Matuschek inside out.
I can predict his every reaction.
I could tell you word for wordexactly what he'd say.
Mr. Kralik, I beg your pardon.
Just one moment, please.
It's all right.
So, you know every reaction of mine?
You know me inside out?
You know what I think,even before I thought of it.
You're not only a genius,you're a mind reader.
- Mr. Matuschek...- Never mind.
Good morning, madam.I am Mr. Matuschek.
- Good morning, Mr. Matuschek.- Here, please, sit down.
I don't know what the difficulty is...
...but I can assure you,that the word "impossible"...
...is not in the vocabularyof Matuschek and Company.
- I am so happy to hear you say that.- I mean it.
- Mr. Matuschek.- Yes, madam?
I was at Blasek and Company...
Oh, madam. I'm sure you'll findmuch nicer things in my shop.
No, I mean, I worked there.I'm looking for a job.
No, no, that's impossible.It's out of the question.
- But...- I have no time. I'm very busy.
I'm very sorry.I'm afraid you're just wasting your time.
But I've got to have a job.
- Mr. Kralik.- Just a moment, Mr. Matuschek.
- Have you tried Baum's Department Store?- Every entrance.
I don't know what to tell you.Maybe after inventory.
- When will that be?- In a week or so.
- Kralik!- Just a minute, Mr. Matuschek.
Please, may I leave my address?
If we need anybody, you'll be the first.
My name is Klara Novak, Duna Street, .
And if you need me in a hurry,you can phone - .
It's the grocery store downstairs.
Ask for Johanna,and tell her you have a message for Klara.
"Business message for Klara."Yes, I have that.
- Yes, Mr. Matuschek?- Close the door.
Why did you put me in that situationin front of the whole shop?
I'm very sorry, sir, but it was not my fault.
- Whose fault was it? Mine?- Yes.
What's the matter with you, Kralik?You're my oldest employee.
I do everything I canto show my appreciation.
I ask you to my house.
- I'm very grateful, sir.- You have a funny way of showing it.
You know how muchI value your judgment...
...and on every occasion you contradict me.
Whatever I say, you say, "no."
From now on, I say, "yes."Yes, Mr. Matuschek. Yes, Mr. Matuschek.
Certainly, Mr. Matuschek.Yes, Mr. Matuschek.
- That was a nice party last night.- Yes, Mr. Matuschek.
- Yes, I had a lot of fun, didn't you?- Yes.
I'm glad you enjoyed yourself so much.
That little poem that you wrotein Mrs. Matuschek's guest book...
...did you make that up yourself?
It's sort of half and half.
- How do you mean?- Half Shakespeare and half me.
I just changed the lines aroundto suit the occasion.
I made that last line rhymewith Matuschek, that's all.
- Mrs. Matuschek liked it very much.- Thank you.
You made a fine impression on her.
Mrs. Matuschek thinks a lot of you.
And you know,I think a lot of Mrs. Matuschek.
- Mr. Matuschek?- Yes?
I've found a customer for the cigarette box.What price shall I quote?
Well, let me see.
It costs us . and I think we get five percent...
Let me take care of this, Mr. Matuschek.
Look, there's no use waiting now.Believe me.
If there's an opening, you'll be the first.
Just a moment.Tell me, would you buy a box like this?
Mr. Matuschek,I couldn't buy anything at the moment.
No, I want your opinion.Your honest opinion.
Now, don't let me influence you.I just want your opinion.
Do you like this box?
Yes, I do. I think it's lovely.
Yes. Why?
Why?
I think it's romantic.
What's romantic about it?
Well, cigarettes and music, I don't know.
It makes me think of moonlight and...
...cigarettes and music.
- There's the woman's point of view.- Yes, Mr. Matuschek.
- Mr. Matuschek.- Yes, Miss...
Novak.
- How much are you selling it for?- Let me see. . .
. ?
Yes, . .
That's a bargain! That's a real bargain!
Good morning, madam.It's a lovely box, isn't it?
Oh, yes. It's a candy box, isn't it?
Yes, madam, a candy box,and I should say, a very unusual one.
May I open it for you?
Yes, madam. That's Ochi Tchornya.It's a very popular classic.
No, that would never do.Where do people get ideas like that?
Imagine, every time you takea piece of candy...
...you have to listen to that song.I couldn't buy a thing like that. Too silly.
I know just what you mean, madam.
Yet some customers like itfor the very thing you object to.
We've sold quite a few.
- Really?- Yes, madam.
There's no denying that we all havea weakness for candy.
I don't mean to say anythingagainst candy.
No, I only mean that sometimeswe are inclined to overdo it a little.
I suppose so.
Madam, have you any ideahow many pieces of candy you eat a day?
No, I never gave it a thought.
We pick up a piece of candyabsent-mindedly...
...and then we take another piece.
Before we know it,we've gained a few pounds.
That's when our troubles begin.Massages, electric cabinets.
I know it.
Now, this little box makes youcandy-conscious.
That's what we designed it for.
Every time you open it,the little tinkling song is a message to you.
"Too much candy, now be careful."
How much is it?
It's . reduced from . .It's a real bargain.
- I'll take it.- Thank you, madam.
What do you say now?
I think people who like to smoke candyand listen to cigarettes will love it.
Don't let me influence you.
I want your opinion, your honest opinion,that's all I want.
- Good morning.- Good morning, sir.
- 'Morning.- Good morning, Kralik.
I've got a big dinner date tonight.
- With the boss?- No, he never invites me anymore.
How do you figure him out, anyway?
I give up. It's certainly very difficultto get along with him these days.
He never talks to me anymore.
I hope he's feeling more cheerful today.
He better,because I'm going to ask him for a raise.
A raise?
Do you mindif I ask you a personal question?
- No, go ahead.- It's confidential.
Yes, sure.
Suppose that a fellow like mewants to get married.
That's wonderful! That's the best thingthat could happen. Who's the girl?
Wait a minute.What did I say? I said, "suppose."
I said, "a fellow like me." I didn't say me.
How much does it cost you to live,you and Mrs. Pirovitch?
- Leaving out the children.- Why fool yourself?
Well, let's say temporarily.How much does it cost?
- It can be done.- Yeah?
Yes, and very nicely.Naturally, you can't be extravagant.
Suppose a fellow getsan apartment with three rooms.
Dining room, bedroom, living room.
What do you need three rooms for?You live in the bedroom.
- Where do you eat?- In the kitchen. You get a nice big kitchen.
Where do you entertain?
What are you, an ambassador?Who do you want to entertain?
If someone is really your friend,he comes after dinner.
Oh, no.
- Good morning.- Good morning, Miss Novak.
- How's your wife, Mr. Pirovitch?- Oh, my goodness!
I forgot to call Dr. Hegedus.
- Something serious with your wife?- No, she couldn't be better.
- Why do you want to call him?- Lf I don't, he'll come.
Excuse me, I'd better telephone him.I hope it isn't too late.
Miss Novak?
Yes, Mr. Kralik?
I noticed that you wore a yellow blousewith light-green dots yesterday.
No, Mr. Kralik. As usual, you're mistaken.It was green with light-yellow dots.
Everybody else thoughtit was very becoming.
I don't remember remarkingabout your neckties.
If you think I couldn't say anythingabout your neckties...
...just ask Mr. vadas.My blouse is none of your business.
I'm sorry. Mr. Matuschek seemsto think it is my business.
Yes, that's right. I'm working under you.
I'll call you every morningand describe what I'm going to wear.
Before I select my next wardrobe,my dressmaker will give you samples.
- Imagine you dictating what I should wear.- I don't care what you wear.
For a circus pony, it's all right.
I have my own troubleswithout your blouse...
...between Matuschek and me.
I sold as much yesterday as anybody else.
For a rainy Monday three weeksbefore Christmas, . isn't bad.
- Did you tell Mr. Matuschek that?- Yes.
And what did he say?
"Not to come in that blouse."
- Tell him I won't.- I will!
Good morning.
I caught him in time. Saves me five pengo,and that counts when you're married.
- Is this tie all right to wear to work?- Quite all right.
Tell me, who is the girl?
Well, you know that girlI was corresponding with?
- Yes, about the cultural subjects.- Yeah.
Well, after a while,we got on the subject of love...
...naturally on a very cultural level.
What else can you do in a letter?
She is the most wonderful girlin the world.
Is she pretty?
She has such idealsand such a viewpoint on things...
...that she's so far above the girlsyou meet today, there's no comparison.
- So she is not so very pretty?- Don't say that.
I'm sorry.The main thing is that you like her.
- Yeah, I hope I will.- What do you mean?
You love a girl,and you don't know if you like her?
Well, that's just the question.I haven't met her yet.
- What? You haven't met her yet?- No.
I keep postponing it and postponing it.
I'm scared.
This girl thinks I'm the mostwonderful person in the world.
And after all, there is a chanceshe might be disappointed.
Yes, there is a chance.
- On the other hand...- You might be disappointed, too.
And I don't dare think about it.
Pirovitch, did you ever get a bonus?
Yes, once.
Yeah, the boss hands you the envelope.
You wonder how much is in it,and you don't want to open it.
As long as the envelope's closed,you're a millionaire.
You keep postponing that moment and...
...you can't postpone it forever.
I'm meeting her tonight, : in a café.
- A red carnation?- Yeah.
Yeah.
She's using one for a bookmarkin a copy of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina.
I'm wearing one in my lapel.
I haven't slept for days.
I'm sure she'll be beautiful.
Not too beautiful.What chance would a fellow like me...
- What do you want, a homely girl?- No.
You knock on wood for me.
Just a lovely, average girl.
That's all I want.
Thank you, my good man.
'Morning, everybody.
Here, keep the change.Send your boy through college.
Thank you, sir.
I see by the expressionon your underpaid faces...
...you wonder where I get money.
No, Mr. vadas, I don't wonder.
- What do you mean?- I mean, I don't wonder.
Good morning, Mr. Matuschek.
This window looks terrible.
There isn't a shop on the streetthat doesn't look better.
It's a wonder we get any customers.
We'll stay tonight after closing hoursand redecorate it.
- I'll have to get out of it some way.- Klara, you haven't got a chance.
I have an engagement tonight at : .I have to go home first. I have to change.
Ilona, did you notice the blouseI wore yesterday, the green one?
With the light yellow dots?I thought it was simply stunning.
I'm so glad.I'm planning to wear it tonight.
Hello? Yeah, hello, darling.
Well, you were sleeping,and I didn't want to disturb you.
You came home late last night.
I thought perhapsyou'd like to sleep a little longer.
No, I'm not angry.Did you have a good time?
That's all that matters, isn't it?
What?
pengo?
But, Emma, I don't understand it.Only last Monday I gave you...
No, I'm not complaining.It's quite a bit of money.
Yeah, all right.I'll send it over as soon as possible.
Yeah, goodbye.
Come in.
- What is it?- I'd like to talk to you for a moment.
- Is it important?- It's important to me.
Is it importantto Matuschek and Company?
Not exactly, sir.
Well, then, I'm sorry. I'm busy.You'll have to see me later.
- Pardon me, sir.- What is it now?
Sir, for several days your attitudetoward me seems to have changed.
- Has it?- Yes, Mr. Matuschek, it has.
Really, I'm completely at a lossto understand it.
After all, I do my work.
And you get paid for it?
Yes, sir.
- Every month?- Yes, sir.
Yes, everything seems to be all right then,doesn't it?
Yes, Mr. Matuschek.
Did you see him?
I'm not goingto stand for this much longer.
What does that man want of me?Why does he always pick on me?
- You are his oldest employee.- That's a fine reason.
He picks on me, too.The other day he called me an idiot.
What could I do?I said, "Yes, Mr. Matuschek, I'm an idiot."
I'm no fool.
Listen, maybe he has business worries.
Or maybe he has some troublewith his wife.
Is that true, Pirovitch?Is he having trouble with his wife?
I don't know, it's none of my business.
I'm talking to Kralik. What do you want?I don't know anything. Leave me alone.
Kralik, don't be impulsive,not at a time like this.
Not when millions of peopleare out of work.
- I can get a job anywhere.- Can you? Let's be honest.
I'll take a chance. I'm no coward, you know.I'm not afraid.
- I am. I have a family.- Well, I haven't.
Think it over.
Those were nice letters, weren't they?
It's already been paid for.Leave it downstairs at the desk.
Mr. Kralik, do you think I'll haveto work tonight? After all, I'm a child.
- No, you don't have to stay.- Do you mean it?
- I'll straighten it out.- Thanks, Mr. Kralik!
- May I help you?- No, thank you.
I put all the imported bags over thereon the shelf. Is that how you wanted it?
I'd appreciate it if you'd tell meif there's anything wrong.
Since when have you become interestedin my opinions?
I want to please you, Mr. Kralik.I'm working under you.
- You don't have to keep harping on that.- No, I didn't mean it that way at all.
Regardless of what I think of you...
...I believe that anybodywho works with you...
...and doesn't get a great deal out of it,is just plain dumb.
Just what do you mean?What do you think of me personally?
I mean, since you ask...
...no matter what anybody else says,I think you're a gentleman.
I try to be.
You have no ideawhat that means to a working girl.
What a girl goes through in some shops.
Take for instancewhen I was with Foeldes Brothers & Sons.
The sons were all right,but the brothers, Mr. Kralik...
That's why I like it here so much.
When you say, "Miss Novak, let's goin the back to put bags on the shelf"...
...you really wantto put some bags on the shelf.
And that's my idea of gentleman.
I just don't believein mixing bags with pleasure.
Mr. Kralik.
- Yes, Miss Novak?- About that blouse...
- I'm sorry, but I had to do that.- I want to thank you. I'm glad you did it.
After thinking it all over, you're so right.
- That blouse was awful.- Oh, no, not awful.
It was. I wouldn't admit it at the time,but what woman would?
We hate to admit we are wrong.That's why we are so feminine.
This is the first timeyou've shown a little sense.
- Quite a change in you, Miss Novak.- I know it, Mr. Kralik.
If you keep this up,we'll get along much better.
- Thank you, Mr. Kralik.- That's quite all right, Miss Novak.
I was planning to wearthat awful blouse tonight.
- I have a date with...- Tonight?
Didn't you hear what Mr. Matuschek said?
We have to stayand decorate the windows.
- I almost forgot.- Yes.
Would it be possible,do you think you could spare me tonight?
And then maybe Mr. Matuschekwould let me off.
So that's why I'm a gentleman.That's why you've learned from me now?
- I don't understand.- You want the night off?
- I have to, Mr. Kralik.- You're out of luck.
That was such an obvious trick.I almost fell for it, too.
I have to get off tonight.It's terribly important.
For the last six months,you've just antagonized me and...
You haven't been very nice to me either.
Whatever I do, it's wrong.
If I wrap a package, it's not right.
If I make a suggestion,and some of them are very good...
- Here....you don't listen.
Everything has to be done exactlyyour way, and then you don't like it.
When I first came into this shop,I was full of life and enthusiasm...
...and now I'm nothing.You've taken my personality away.
You're a dictator, that's what you are.
Mr. Kralik, any day nowI may be in a position...
...where I don't have to work anymore.Then I'll really tell you what I think.
As for that blouse, I think it's beautiful,and I'm going to wear it tonight.
Mr. Kralik, I don't like you.
Mr. Matuschek,may I speak to you for a moment?
What is it?
Do you think you could spare me tonight?
Let me see, we need three people,to dress the "A" window.
- Mr. Kralik?- Yes, Mr. Matuschek.
Can you get alongwithout Miss Novak tonight?
Mr. Matuschek,I'd like to talk to you for a moment.
- You want to go, too?- Yes, I'd appreciate it very much...
What is this? Does everybody wantto leave? Is this the interest you show?
- Once a year, I ask you to stay.- I'm sorry, if I'd only known yesterday.
You want a special invitation. Next time,I'll send you an engraved announcement.
I have talked everything overwith Mr. Kralik. I know his ideas.
Miss Novotni and I can managethe novelty window by ourselves.
Did I ask you for your advice?
What do you mean you talked this over?Who's shop is this?
Yes, Mr. Matuschek.
So you want the evening off, Mr. Kralik?
That's all right. I think we can manage.
This is the first time in yearsI have asked a favor.
I gave you the evening.What more do you want?
- Do you want a brass band?- You're being unjust.
I'm being unjust?
Once a year,I ask six ladies and gentlemen...
...six, mind you, when next door,a shop twice as big as mine...
...employs only four.
Good morning, madam.Is there something I can show you?
Have you any traveling bags for menwith a zipper?
We have all typesof traveling bags for men with zippers.
Thank you very much. I'm doing somewindow-shopping for my husband.
- He'll be here tomorrow.- I'll be delighted to serve him, madam.
- Thank you. Good morning.- Good morning, madam.
Six people who stand around herefor days telling jokes...
...and talking about the movies,while I pay the gas and the rent...
...and the light, and the taxes,and their salaries.
Good morning, Matuschek and Company.
What?
Just a moment.
Mr. Pirovitch.
Yes? Mama, I called you.
We are decorating the windowafter closing hours...
...so we won't have to have dinnerwith the Laszlos. Isn't that wonderful?
Yes, I knew you'd be glad.Goodbye, Mama.
Six people I ask, one day a year,to be so kind...
...as to redecorate a window.
And you have the nerve, Mr. Kralik...
...the oldest employee in the place,who should set an example.
You spoke like this to me yesterday.What did I do then?
The whole week you've treated melike this, and without any reason.
Without any reason?
Maybe I have more reason than you think.
It's obviousthat you're not satisfied with me.
You can draw your own conclusions.
In that case,I think there's just one thing to do.
Perhaps we'd better call it a day.
Matuschek and Company.Yes, Mrs. Matuschek, he's here.
Mrs. Matuschek on the telephone.
Hello, Emma.
No, I'm not coming home tonight.
All right.
All right, I'll send it right over.
Put pengo in an envelopeand have Pepi take it to Mrs. Matuschek.
Pepi is out. He has quite a few deliveries,and he won't be back until after lunch.
Mr. Kralik and I always have lunchat Farago's.
It's only a few blocks from your home.We can deliver it. Right, Mr. Kralik?
Yes.
No, thank you, Mr. Kralik.
Mr. vadas.
Yes, Mr. Matuschek.
I don't like to break in on your lunch hour.
It's perfectly all right. It'll be a pleasure.
Thank you, Mr. vadas.
Mr. Kralik...
...will you come to my office.I'd like to talk to you.
Yes, sir.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Kralik...
...l've been thinking all dayabout what you said this morning.
I'm sorry, Mr. Matuschek.I'm afraid I lost my temper.
No, I think you were right.
I really believe that you'd be happiersomewhere else.