Holiday Affair Page #9

most of the afternoon.

He's never done anything like this before.

I just don't understand it.

We've covered the entire neighborhood.

Every block within a mile.

Oh, just a minute.

Tim never ran away before, did he?

Well, he hasn't run away.

Why would he run away?

No.

That's right. A brown corduroy jacket,

brown corduroy pants.

Yes, and a blue wool hat.

Oh, they've asked you that already.

Why don't they go out and look?

No, we haven't checked them yet.

Checked where? The hospitals?

Now, take it easy, darling.

Yes, officer.

That's right.

Carl! Carl, look!

Hi, Mom.

What do you mean by going off like that?

Don't ever do that. Are you all right?

- Sure.

- Where have you been all afternoon?

- And who was the man in that car?

- Mr. Crowley. He's nice.

He said he wished he had a boy

just like me.

You mean Mr. Crowley

from Crowley's Department Store?

- Mm-hm.

- That's miles from here. It's way downtown.

I know. I almost got run over

and killed twice.

- Oh, Timmy.

- It's okay. I didn't.

Why did you wanna go to Crowley's?

I took my train back.

Oh, but why, honey?

It wasn't any fun anymore.

Oh, but you loved it so.

It cost too much.

Steve hasn't got a job.

And maybe he doesn't have

any money to eat anymore.

Will you give him the money now?

Please.

He needs it.

We don't know where he lives.

137 Christopher Street. Remember?

He said so in the police station.

- But I don't wanna leave you here.

- It's okay.

I'll go to sleep now. I'm tired.

I walked a lot.

Oh, my poor baby.

And tell him I didn't take the train back

because I didn't like it.

We'll tell him.

And tell him I'll never forget him.

All of a sudden,

I've got a big grown-up boy.

Well, let's give him the money

and have our dinner.

Carl...

...you give him the money.

I think I'll wait here.

In the case of

Connie Ennis v. Carl Davis...

...I offer certain facts into evidence.

- Carl.

The party of the first part, Connie Ennis...

...although known and loved by the party

of the second part, Carl Davis...

...two long years did skillfully

avoid the idea...

...of a marriage between them.

However, upon the entrance of a stranger

into her life four days ago...

...said Connie Ennis did immediately

and suddenly consent to this marriage.

But there was no connection.

Since meeting this stranger, Connie Ennis,

normally calm, stable and frank...

...becomes nervous, quick-tempered

and evasive.

Carl, I don't think I like this.

Upon a proposal of marriage

from the stranger...

...a thing rarely insulting to women...

...she becomes outraged

and orders him from the house.

- Well, for your sake...

- Nevertheless...

...having heard his address but once,

she remembers it.

She hesitates about giving him

money rightfully his...

...which might remove him

from her immediate geographic area.

And, in conclusion...

...she is fearful of seeing him again.

I don't know why

you're saying these things.

The facts are plain and must be faced

by the parties of both parts...

...however reluctant they are made

by their goodwill for each other...

...wishful thinking...

...and long-standing affection.

I submit that this case

is ready for summation.

This case?

It's a divorce case, darling.

Oh, I see.

You've got it all added up.

It's my business to add up facts.

I'm a lawyer, you know.

Or did you?

I won a pretty important decision

a few days ago.

It was in all the papers.

Maybe I wanted to show off

a little about it.

You never even mentioned it.

Or anything about my work.

I'm sorry, Carl. L...

I've had so much on my mind.

But surely you know

I'm interested in everything you do.

I know that as my wife...

...you'd be thoughtful, considerate

and competent about everything.

About our home, my health

and my career.

But I have a sneaking suspicion

I ought to see if somewhere...

...there isn't a girl

who might be in love with me.

Even if she's a dumb, frowzy blond

who slops up the house...

...and feeds me on canned beans.

Carl, you've changed.

Been a big week for both of us.

It's an awful little train to carry enough

dynamite to change a person's life.

Anything can change a life

that's ready to be changed.

A toy train, a necktie, anything.

My life was just changed

by someone not getting out of a car.

It's been a long time.

No time is wasted

that makes two people friends.

Better give him the money.

I'll wait five minutes.

If you don't find

more interesting company...

...we still have a date for dinner.

You're a wonderful fellow, Carl.

Compliments will get you no place.

- It's the last room at the end of the hall.

- Oh, thank you.

And leave the door open.

Come in.

Well, you found the place.

You know, few people come here

to eat anymore. Too much atmosphere.

We've been thinking of closing down

the joint to redecorate.

Uh... The landlady said

to keep the door open.

Let's worry her, huh?

But, uh, let's not worry you.

Well, I never expected to see you.

I have $ 79.50 plus tax

that belongs to you.

I'm gonna get sore

if people don't quit chasing me...

...trying to give me money.

This is from Timmy.

He took his train back all by himself.

But why would he do that?

He was crazy about it.

He wants you to have the money.

And he said to tell you

that he'll never forget you.

What a kid.

Well.

You're pretty good.

Where'd you learn all this?

Oh, I picked it up as I went along.

Well, looks like a Happy New Year

all around, huh?

I can shake myself loose

from this penthouse...

...and grab the first cheap train

to California.

You and Carl will be getting set

for your honeymoon.

Carl and I are not getting married.

I guess that's my cue to propose again.

But I'm not going to.

Well, nobody asked you to.

Wouldn't you like to know why?

- Not particularly.

- Well, I'll tell you anyway.

You know, I've been doing

a little talking to myself too.

Carl isn't the real threat to me.

Maybe I'm not to him.

This isn't two fellows and a girl.

This is two fellows,

a girl and her husband.

I can't fight a shadow, I tried it.

Competition's too tough.

You were gonna settle

for someone you didn't love...

...so you wouldn't be unfaithful

to your husband.

Oh, you're always so wrong about me.

I have a wonderful memory

of a husband and a marriage.

You're trying to take it away from me.

Nobody wants to do that.

I don't. I'm sure Carl doesn't.

All anybody wants

is for you to live in the present...

...and not be afraid of the future.

Maybe it can happen again

if you quit pretending...

...that something that's dead is still alive.

All right, if it'll make you any happier,

you're a fortuneteller.

You're absolutely right about me

all the time.

I want everything just the way it is,

Mrs. Status Quo.

Just me and Timmy, no changes.

And I want a girl that'll drop everything

and run to me...

...no matter what the score is.

Goodbye, Steve.

Looks like we're always saying goodbye.

Hope you find

what you're looking for, Connie.

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