Animal Crackers Page #8

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Let's go and get the reward.

We solved it. You solved it.

It was eaten by left-handed moths.

- We did good work.

Are you tired?

Lie down for a couple of years.

Lie down until rigor mortis sets in.

I know what we'll do. Go to court

to get a writ of habeas corpus.

To get rid of what?

I never should have started that way.

I say, we'll go to court

to get a writ of habeas corpus.

Yes, corpus.

- Didn't you ever see a habeas corpus?

No, but I see "Habeas Irish Rose".

Good morning.

- Good morning.

Why don't you go to the beach

with the others? You'd feel better.

I'd feel better with my Beaugard.

We're doing everything we can.

Mrs. Rittenhouse! I have it!

- The Beaugard!

Wonderful! My Beaugard!

Wait. This is a rank imitation.

Where did you find it?

In Mr. Parker's room, madam.

- Parker?

One thing is certain. Whoever did this

also stole the Beaugard.

Hives, ask Mr. Parker to come here.

Wait. My men will bring him in.

Get Mr. Parker.

What's wrong with this? - It's obvious

that it's a rank imitation.

Mother, what's wrong?

Something very strange has occurred

and only you can explain it.

Gladly.

We found this in your room.

What have you done with the original?

Come clean!

- I think it would be wise...

I don't know where the Beaugard is.

Why did we find this in your room?

You'd better come with me.

You can't take him.

This program is coming to you

from the House of David

Either this suit is on upside-down

or there is no law of gravity.

Einstein or no Einstein.

- My tie!

Captain, what shall I do?

They're going to arrest John.

Who?

- I am!

In Scotland Yard they teach you

never to arrest an innocent man.

He's not innocent.

I'll have to arrest him.

Of course, or nobody's safe here.

You can't arrest him. I stole it.

- Don't listen to her. I did it.

They're both lying. I did it.

- He's crazy. I confess. I did it.

Maybe there was no painting.

- That's right. I saw it.

Stop this! Who stole the painting?

I did!

- Good gracious.

You? You took the picture?

Where is it?

Aw, that's a horse.

That is my Beaugard!

- No, that isn't your Beaugard.

Ridiculous. I paid $100,000 for this.

I know what I bought.

Look at the signature.

John Parker. Somebody changed it.

That is my Beaugard!

That's it, I tell you.

But that one has the color,

the depth, the soul of the Beaugard.

Only a master could have

produced a painting like that.

You mean, you painted it?

- Yes, sir. - You're a genius.

I commission you

to paint a portrait of me immediately.

It'll have to wait until tomorrow.

I'm going to be busy all day. - Yes.

You come with me.

- Don't take him away, officer.

He returned the paintings.

My name is Spaulding.

I've always wanted to meet you.

Alright. Just this time.

But I want to tell you something.

You're running around with the wrong

people. You wanna be a crook?

Why don't you go home?

- He's got no home.

Go home and stay home.

Your poor old mother sits there...

...sits there, night after...

night after night...

waiting to hear your steps on the

stairs. - Ain't got no stairs.

And I can see a little light

burns in the window.

No you can't!

The gas company turned it off.

What I'm telling you

is for your own good.

And if you listen to me,

you can't go wrong.

This may go on for years.

- There's just one thing...

What's delaying that coffee pot?

Where's the cream?

- You certainly surprised me.

Me too. I thought he had more.

- No use giving you any advice.

Captain, this time I'm afraid

I'll have to take him. Come on.

Oh, what are you doing? My dear!

What's the idea?

- Take a letter to my lawyers.

Oh no, don't! Anything but...

That I've got to go! So young!

Good. Let's get out of here

before they all wake up. Hurry up.

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