Dream Wife Page #4

Oh, oh... I've been trying to get a hold of you.

What did you say in that cable to Tarji?

She's obviously turned me down.

What do you think this is?

It's your dowry.

My dowry?

Yes.

Oh, that's wonderful.

What are all these things?

It's a Bukistanian custom to give the bridegroom a dowry.

It may be goats, or sheep, or even camels.

Well, then, why did they cancel the order?

They probably consider it "forpeit".

For what?

Forpeit. Another custom.

Bad manners to deal in business till after the wedding.

Well, I have a thousand and one problems.

I have to get plane reservations...

hotel accommodations,

she'll probably be here in a month or two.

What are you doing Saturday morning?

Nothing, why?

Drop by at the airport. Your bride is arriving.

Uh... fine.

I wonder how many people the princess

will bring in her party...

Saturday?

Effie!

Effie!

Look Mommy, look at the funny man.

Don't point, darling. It's rude.

What is it?

He's probably some kind of nut.

Maybe he's making a movie.

I bet he's advertising some kind of cigarette.

No, that's an authentic costume.

I wonder how many wives he has.

I'll bet he's from India.

Arabia.

Huh-huh, Afghanistan.

Schenectady!

Let go!

What are you doing here?

I work here.

We are the official reception committee.

What are you made up for?

The student prince?

I wouldn't expect you to understand.

I'm just showing a little consideration for my fiance.

I want her to feel at home.

Why didn't you tell me?

You didn't ask me.

Tarji!

Darling!

Next time let's just shake hands.

Katan, katan!

Now, you've had your turn.

Now it's hers.

I'm sorry, Reade, but we'd like

to get on with this. Go ahead.

I'm sorry.

That's very nice. I couldn't have said it

better myself.

Now, if you'll all excuse me,

I'd like to be alone with my fiance.

Reade, there's a little matter of protocol

to be observed.

We've made a few plans for the princess.

Well, it happens I've made some plans of my own.

Now, Reade, don't give us any trouble.

This girl is a princess.

The way she is treated happens to be very important

at this time.

Is that clear?

No!

Good. We'll escort her to the hotel.

But...

Oh, wait!

I thought we'd never be alone.

May we quote you on that?

Here he is! Mr. Reade,

when are you and the princess getting married?

How does it feel to be marrying to a rich princess?

When you marry her, will you be a prince?

Where did you meet Tarji?

If you don't mind, this is a personal matter.

Are you kidding? We got 10 million readers

who want to hear about this.

Do you have any immediate plans?

Yes, I'm going up.

I was afraid you were lost, Reade.

I want to give you our schedule.

Tomorrow night is the official banquet.

Saturday we've arranged lunching...

and Monday... I'll see that you get a list

of the other activities.

Now look! If Washington thinks they're going to turn this

into a three-ring circus, they're crazy.

I'll marry whomever I please

and I don't need any help from you.

Now I'd appreciate it if you'd all get out

and leave us alone.

What's she saying?

Well, she said something about a hot dog.

Shall I have some sent up?

Yes... no!

Reade wants to handle everything.

Let him arrange it. Come on.

Oh, yes, of course, your friends.

How do you do?

Which one speaks English?

You mean none of you speaks English?

Darling?

Oh, I have a feeling I should have taught you more.

Darling.

Oh, now that won't do at all.

Just put the rest of the luggage in there.

I wonder if you could help me.

I'm at your service, sir.

Do you happen to speak Bukistanian?

I majored in French.

Spanish.

You mean none of them speaks English?

No, unfortunately.

It shouldn't be too difficult.

One can communicate without words.

See, she's trying to tell me something.

Yes, darling, you go ahead, I'm listening.

It's too hot in here?

Palm trees?

Goodbye, Arthur...

No, it's something else.

Oh, I am an angel.

Skyscraper?

He hasn't done anything yet.

There's something.

Oh, yes, this is good.

A woman! Woman,

No, smaller than that.

Girl?

Pretty, pretty girl, eh?

A pretty girl is like a melody.

Yes... a pretty girl...

Does this fellow...

I think he's doing something new.

He's eating. He's eating something.

Chewing... food. Food?

No, no. Meat!

Sounds like... Sounds like meat.

Mate.

How can he do a word that sounds like another word

if he doesn't know the other word?

I don't care. I think I'm on the track of something.

I something, something, mate.

Something, something, pretty girl.

I've got it!

What?

I brought you a mate,

now you find pretty girl for me.

For him?

Sure, that's what he's been saying.

Probably some kind of a custom.

Naturally, it's absolutely against the rules of the hotel.

I know, I know...

Who's winning?

Oh, Effie. You're a lifesaver.

Would you help me?

Now, he wants me to provide a girl for him.

Would you explain that...

What they're trying to tell you is

The Princess Tarji has heard so much about them

she would very much like to have an American hot dog.

Well, I guess you'll be running along.

Yes, yes.

I'll see to it that the princess gets a frankfurter.

Why don't you run along

and give them a chance to get moved in?

I haven't had a chance to be with Tarji yet.

You can be with her tonight.

Yes, dear. We'll spend the evening alone,

just the two of us together.

She won't have any trouble understanding me tonight.

Ta-ta, dear.

Katan!

There he goes katanning again.

Goodbye, dear.

Oh, badibani.

Good evening, Mr. Reade.

I just want you to know...

that I have my entire staff alerted for anything,

anything at all.

Any little special services that the princess may require.

After all, strangers in a foreign land, you know.

That's very kind of you,

but I don't think it will be necessary.

They're no different from any of us.

They live just like you and me.

Yes.

Good night.

Now, what are you doing here?

I think you'd better sit down.

Why, has something happened to Tarji?

No, and we don't want anything to happen to her.

That's why I'm here.

And what does that mean?

You're not going to like this any more than I do

but there's nothing we can do about it.

About what?

I have been assigned to take care of you and Tarji.

You've been what?

That's ridiculous. That's utter nonsense.

If I need a nursemaid, I'll send for one.

Now, why don't you just get your briefcase

and your horn book

and run on down to the office and solve

all the little international problems

This happens to be one of the little international problems.

At least it could, be and I'm here to see

that it isn't.

Oh, no, you're not. And if you think

I'm going to let you interfere...

I'm not going to interfere. I'm going to help you.

This is just as important to us as it is to you.

You can look upon me as a stick of furniture.

No. Absolutely not. No, no...

Oh, Tarji.

Tarji, did you hear what she said?

She thinks that...

That... uh...

Can I tell her something for you?

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