Employees' Entrance Page #4

So you know him, huh?

I know how hard and cruel he is.

Martin, he's dynamite.

Honey, when did this happen?

It's no secret. Everyone

is scared to death of him,

And so am I.

Aw, just because he's

the boss, that's all.

Maybe you'll be scared

of me, too, someday.

You're not my boss... yet.

I said someday.

Maybe.

Good night, honey.

See you in the morning.

I want half a size larger than this.

The last pair of shoes I bought here

Scuffed all out in the toes,

And I said to Mary- That's

my son's wife, you know-

I said to her just this morning,

"That child should be taught

To take better care of her shoes. "

I did the best I could

with them, Mr. West.

If that's the best you can do,

You'd better take up plumbing.

Look at that figure.

Look at this one! And this one.

You can't draw women, that's

what's the matter with you.

I put in two days' work on them.

They're as good as

any of the stores use.

That's not good enough.

Aren't you going to pay me something?

For what?

Mr. West, if you only knew

how I needed this money.

The only time I'll pay for

pictures is when I can use them.

Well, that's pretty tough, Mr. West.

I never thought you'd

treat me like that.

It's your own fault.

Hello? Is Mr. Gordon there?

That you, Gordon? Listen, I've got

to have a set of fashion drawings

By tomorrow afternoon.

Hop in a taxicab and

get over here right now.

All right. I'll wait for you.

That's the way to do it, my boy.

Gee, I hated to do that

to him. He's a nice fellow.

But he's a rotten artist.

Yes. I used to feel sorry for

them, too, but I don't anymore.

It's a tough game, and you've

got to be hard to beat it.

Yeah. I'm finding that out.

You know, I think I could

make something out of you.

I've been watching you for some time.

You've got ideas, you're young, and

I like the way you've been working.

Do you think you could

fill Higgins' job?

Me, your assistant?

Well, I don't see why not.

This has been pretty much of a one

man's job that I've been doing here.

I like you a lot, young fellow.

I think I could train you,

Harden you up to the point where

you could step into my shoes someday.

Would you like that?

Gee, Mr. Anderson, I

- I don't know what to say.

Well, don't say anything.

I want you to move up into that office

next to mine where I can have you with me.

I'll want you 24 hours of the day.

You like to work, don't you?

Yes, sir.

So do I. It's the only thing

in the world worth anything.

You'll find that out.

You're not married, are you?

No. No, I'm not.

Oh. Well, that's fine.

This is no job for a married man.

Where would I be with a

wife hanging around my neck?

Don't you... like women?

Sure, I like 'em, in their place,

But there's no time

for wives in this job.

Love 'em and leave 'em. Get me?

Yeah, I think I do.

All right, martin. You move in tomorrow,

And I'll show you what

it means to be a success.

Thank you, Mr. Anderson.

Say, what's the matter with you?

You haven't told me you're

delirious with joy or anything.

Something wrong?

No. Everything's great.

There is too something

the matter. What is it?

Say, listen, young lady, do you

realize who you're talking to?

Good gracious. Who?

Kurt Anderson's new assistant.

Oh, martin, no.

No kidding.

Well, I-

I think that's marvelous.

It's a big job. It means 24 hours a day.

See, Anderson wants me

with him all the time, and-

Yes, I see. You won't

have any time for me.

Honey, it

- It isn't that.

It just wouldn't be fair to

you to get married right now.

You're getting closer and

closer to that man all the time.

Oh, martin, don't get like

him. I couldn't stand it.

You mustn't let him

dominate your life, too.

What do you mean, "too"?

Well, I mean he's brutal.

He'll take everything you've

got and then throw you out.

Everybody hates him.

And now he's taking you away from me.

He's not taking me away.

Oh, yes, he is.

I thought we were going

to be married tonight.

Well...

we don't have to be

married tonight, do we?

Oh, listen, sweetheart,

I'm crazy about you.

Just let me get set in my job.

Listen, honey, you don't

know that guy like I do.

He's been swell to me.

Tonight he opened up a little.

He's running that

store alone, all alone.

He wants me to help him.

I can't let him down now.

Besides, we need the dough, don't we?

I guess you know what

you can do with that.

I'm getting off here.

Say, don't tell me this is a wedding.

No, no. That couldn't be.

Anderson didn't order it.

Look. There's the bride and groom.

Oh, gee, doesn't she look pretty?

Kind of.

Oh, they look so happy.

Why shouldn't they?

They've just been married.

Honey, how's your

heart? Is it all right?

No. It's jumping right out of my mouth.

Well, come on.

What do you mean?

Come on. We're going to do it.

Pardon me. Is the head man around?

He means the minister.

Oh. Just a moment, please.

Uh, pardon me. Could I-

Or, we- Ask you a favor?

Are you newspaper reporters?

No. We want to get married.

Married?

Yes. You know,

Like you did to those two

who just ran out of here.

But, my dear young man,

there are certain formalities.

Oh, we don't want any

formalities. We've got the license.

And everything seems all ready here.

I mean, all the decorations and you.

Oh, please.

Well, it's rather unusual...

but I'll do it, since you wish me to.

Oh, thank you.

If you will just stand here.

Oh, Swanson and Evans, I want

you to witness this marriage.

Oh, have you the ring?

Did you get the ring?

No. I told you to get it.

You got the license. Why

didn't you get the ring?

Use yours. Oh.

That's quite all right.

Dearly beloved, we are gathered

together here in the sight of god

And in the face of this company...

martin, I tried to get you last night.

Where do you keep yourself lately?

Well, you see, I moved

to a quiet little place-

Yes. Well, don't keep it a secret.

Give the number to miss

hall, and if you're going out,

I want you to leave

word where I can get you.

All right. I will.

Let me know how the

men's shorts are going.

And get that umbrella sale

started. It's raining outside.

Defective. Send them back.

Send them all back.

Yes, sir.

Ever since the day you

smashed my business.

You don't remember that, do you?

You taught me a lesson.

I thought there was

such a thing as honesty

And cooperation and sincerity

in the business world.

I found out differently.

It's men like you who

crush that succeed.

All right. I'm going to succeed, too.

I'm here learning more of your methods.

Then with what little

money I've got left,

I'm going to start my business again.

Then I'm going to be like you.

Trust nobody. Work my

people day and night

And then throw them out.

And someday, maybe I'll get the

chance to do the same to you.

Here.

$5,000.

Are you trying to buy me off?

No. I want a half-Interest

in any business you go into.

You've got the right

idea now. Take this check.

Get out of this store.

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