Highway Society

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I'm really hungry this morning.

One egg and juice may not be enough.

You were hungry last night, too.

I have to make the most of it

while you are still here.

Don't get me wrong, Jack.

I can't manage here alone.

Maybe I'll sell the business.

It's no place for a woman on her own.

Don't worry about it.

Live for the moment.

That's all that counts.

A beautiful car you have there.

It seems to be having a bad day.

The engine is overheated.

You're probably quite right.

But that's your smallest problem,.

I think it's the water pump.

OiI and water, a bad mix...

You need a new thermostat.

Maybe a new cylinder head.

- I just want to get the car going.

They have a brunch at 13:30.

On Sylt, with champagne and caviar.

They have to settle for a curry wurst.

Hans...

We should have taken the Mercedes.

Remember that this vehicle

once belonged to the Windsors.

The Queen of England

was chauffeured in this coach.

Think he's the

right man to handle it?

If I remove the thermostat

you might make it to Hamburg.

Excuse my attire.

I was still busy in bed.

You say it's the thermostat?

- Yes.

I'd be grateful

if you took care of it right away.

My chauffeur will gladly assist you.

Good morning.

- Hi.

How long will it take?

- Wait in the car.

It'll be fixed.

It's so stuffy in the car.

I need fresh air.

Fresh air? This hardly qualifies.

Off to the sea?

- Yes, to Sylt.

It's none of his business, Elisabeth.

- Mother...

Excuse me.

I didn't catch your name.

- Jack. I didn't catch yours either.

Mr. Jack,

we appreciate your concern, -

but the sooner you start the sooner

we can leave you to your...

...business.

It's okay. Just a little car trouble.

Is there a bathroom I could use?

- Go there.

I can't believe it.

- There's one inside. You can use it.

It's all right. She'll show you.

Is that your dog?

- Nobody's.

He does what he wants.

Okay!

We're going, Elisabeth!

Nice of you to help us.

- Well, it's my job.

It'll get you to Hamburg.

I know a top garage there.

Got a pen?

- Yes.

Give him whatever

you think is fair.

Keep it.

No charge for first time customers.

Borchertstrasse. Ask for Wolfgang.

Thanks, pal.

- Straight ahead and to the right.

You look beautiful.

- I like to watch you work.

You're so young and strong.

Is that how you dress in Korea.

- When I was a girl.

I brought you a drink.

- Thanks.

Customers. Call me if you want more.

- I'll be finished soon any way.

My associate called

about 1976 Citroen hubcaps.

I've been expecting you.

They're in top condition.

- They seem fine.

Where is this from?

- An artist made it. Great, huh?

Fantastic.

- Bruno!

I'm familiar with his work.

I knew you'd end up a junkyard dog.

- Bruno and Popo.

Jacky.

Hold on, Popo!

- What?

Go to the car and clean up.

He wanted to kill me!

- You'll get your chance. Go!

Go on!

Go!

So we meet again.

I had no choice.

- No choice?

Cops were every where.

I had to save myself.

I already had their money.

Imagine how I looked.

Double-crossed by a two-bit punk.

Me? Your contact bolted

when it got sticky.

The truck was located two days later.

Dozing in a parking lot.

Only you and the goods were history.

You don't appear to be on welfare.

And what's this?

She's more my style.

- Hands off!

Time to pay your debt, Jacky.

I'll pay when I sell it

in Stuttgart next week.

Give me the papers.

- It's worth many times your loss.

You have to make a big decision.

If you give me the car, we're even.

If you disappear, remember that I

know where your slant-eyed granny is.

I don't know what you

have going on here, -

but I'll burn

this place to the ground.

Anything else?

You've got 48 hours to pay.

Good day, ma'am.

- Goodbye.

I have to go to town.

Why?

- On business.

I may be gone for a few days.

Be careful, Jack.

I will.

Sh*t!

My God, the gorgeous car!

Sh*t.

That was incredible.

You were really lucky.

Lucky?

Hardly the right word...

- Are you all right?

I've had better days.

- Didn't you see the sign?

The horses are getting cold. Let's go.

- I'm sorry.

You didn't get far either.

- The radiator is dry.

I called that garage, but they

can't get here until evening.

There goes our tow...

- We don't need it.

Right?

- Ready.

How much farther to Hamburg?

- An hour's drive.

Here's a copy of the police report.

Thanks.

- Luckily nobody got hurt.

We discourage riders

from using the roads.

But it's not prohibited by law...

Jack?

Is that you, Emma?

- God...

I still don't know what happened.

You just left me.

I'll explain it all some day.

Do you still live in Lueneburg?

- Of course I do.

Where did you go that day anyhow?

My bags were packed

for our trip to Milan.

Something came up.

Then I was unable to reach you.

We have to get going.

I'll call you next week. I promise.

Wait! I want to know what happened.

To us.

Don't you know what you did to me?

Sh*t!

Incredible.

Do you really live in that junkyard?

- You can visit me.

We can't accept your invitation.

Actually I meant Elisabeth.

We hardly have room for both of you.

Elisabeth is engaged.

And even if she weren't,

I'm thoroughly convinced -

that you two are

absolutely incompatible.

So you really are engaged?

I'm completely out of the running?

Her fiance is

baron von Greeten's son.

Not Uli?

- Do you know him?

Well, sure I do.

I'm a little surprised, however.

I thought everyone knew.

What?

- That he's gay.

I beg your pardon!

No, wait, he's not gay.

He's bisexuaI, a double dipper.

So it should all work out.

What are you going to do, Jack?

You can come to Sylt with us.

We went through this already.

Mr. Jack has things

to take care of here.

I don't care if we're late.

Punctuality is a royal virtue.

Your generation has no

finesse and no style.

Hundreds of girls would love

to be in your place, marrying Uli.

Don't bet on it.

Nobody asked you.

We've had more than enough

of your impertinent remarks.

It's time for us to part company.

Your wishes are about to come true.

I worked with the owner 10 years.

He know all about English cars.

Yes, Hans?

I'll give it to him.

What is it?

Drive straight on until

you get to Grosse Pfahlstrasse.

Take the second or third left.

Marienbader Strasse.

Then I'll tell you the rest.

We're here, Frau Dirberg.

Stop flirting with that person.

- Why should I?

Stop it right now, young lady!

You're engaged.

Ulrich von Greeten

is a unique opportunity.

Why is it so important?

We have all the money we need.

I want more!

- And I have to sacrifice my life?

How melodramatic!

You can marry into

an old aristocratic family.

And you will! It's what I want.

I don't care what you want.

I want to marry the one I love!

- That's enough!

It's all settled.

It will take 2-3 hours.

If you can't wait, take a cab

and get a train to Sylt.

Yes. Thank you, thank you.

Thanks for your help, Jack.

Sorry about your car.

I'll get over it.

Be sure to give my love to Uli.

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