Kings Go Forth Page #5

...send it through channels in triplicate.

- He didn't take away our overnight pass?

- He wouldn't dare.

Away we go like whooping cranes.

I've seen you in action and I just wanted

you to know Monique's a very nice girl...

...and she bruises easily. I know.

You may not believe it,

but before I wore the Buster Brown outfit...

...I went out with a couple of nice girls

and never had any complaints.

- Allez?

- Allons!

And he was wonderful with her, of course.

He even knew all about flowers.

They liked the same books and music,

and they spoke the same language, French.

They both liked Picasso and...

...there was one other thing:

She was in love with him.

I didn't know about him.

I never knew about him.

Britt and I went on almost every pass

together and it was always the same.

There were the two of them, and me.

I know you're not much of a wine drinker,

but this stuff is the wildest.

Want to let me in on it?

She said that friendship between

a man and a woman is what?

Is only for...

...those who are very old or very tired.

You should not drink Chablis that way.

It is a tender wine. It must be sipped only.

Yeah, I'm a slob.

A very sweet slob.

Thanks.

Why don't we play that game,

"I Love My Love Because"?

Yes, that is a lovely game.

- No.

- Sam, look, it's very simple...

No!

I'll get the check.

Why don't you two go along?

I'm not going.

Notre Dame de la Garoupe

is very beautiful at night.

I've seen a cathedral and a lighthouse.

But never together, Sam.

It's the only one like it.

You sure you don't want to come along?

- You sure?

- I'm sure!

Mind if we take the jeep?

No, go right ahead.

- Have a good time.

- Thank you, Sam.

Hello, Joe.

Dsirez, monsieur?

Cognac.

Grand ou petit?

Grand.

The grandest, largest cognac in the joint!

Do it again!

Hi, Sam.

You really should have seen

that lighthouse. It was absolutely the...

Sam, you're my buddy, right?

Thick and thin? Fire and water?

Sleet and snow? Muck and mire?

Look, buddy, pal,

I've been through quite a bit this morning.

The old lady was waiting up for us.

I think you're familiar with the term "love."

It's never properly been defined,

though a lot have tried...

...even those that make it with the poetry.

I'm in love with the girl!

I didn't think this was going to happen!

I don't care if you hate me or not,

that's beside the point.

But I never figured

that I was the guy that...

Monique and I are going to get married.

Someday, Britt?

When the shooting's all over?

You're going back to New Jersey?

I'm never going back to Newark.

I never was.

I never mentioned it to you, but...

...I got in a little trouble

when I was back there.

I've had Newark,

and I think Newark's had me.

Besides, I've got some money.

I've got a trust fund so maybe

we'll settle here. I don't know.

When, Sergeant?

You know how the Army is.

There's a right way

and there's a wrong way.

When?

The chaplain, the colonel,

everything in triplicate...

...right through channels.

I suggest that you begin today.

I was going to ask you to be my best man.

I'd be delighted.

Don't you trust me?

I just remembered I forgot something.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

Hello, Sam.

Good morning, dear.

For me?

Did you make him ask her?

No.

What do you think, Sammy?

I'm not exactly neutral.

No, you're not.

It won't be easy for them...

...even at best.

You know what I bet?

I bet everything turns out just dandy.

Maybe.

I hope that's true.

I've protected her,

and I'm not sure I was right.

Britt is handsome and charming

and my daughter loves him.

He came to me this morning

with those great eyes...

...that must have got him so much

and saved him so much.

He told me that he loved her

and wanted to marry her.

I said what I said.

Now, go wish her

all the happiness there is.

Howdy.

I was hoping you would come.

I thought I'd better report in

and see how you are.

Did Britt tell you?

He was blabbering about love

and marriage and all that stuff.

I didn't quite understand

what he was talking about.

- I am very happy.

- That's good.

I am in love.

I guess that's about all anybody can ask.

It is a very great deal...

...and there is even more.

- There couldn't be.

Yes.

That first night, when he was here...

...we went into the garden...

...and he looked at me, and he said:

"Sam has told me about your father.

You must be very proud of him."

You can see, can you not,

that I worship Britt?

I think you've got it all taped,

all buttoned up.

You approve then?

I wouldn't want to get this around,

but I'm puttin' in for best man.

You think I've got a chance?

I shall speak to the man in charge.

I thought you weren't coming back.

I'm back.

You're not kiddin' this time, are you?

You're not just foolin' around?

Sam, I'm in love with the girl.

Okay.

- There's just one thing worries me.

- What's that?

I haven't got a thing to wear

for this wedding.

He got the marriage application

the next day.

A month passed and then another.

The Germans kept pouring them in,

and every week, more men were killed.

But there was still no word on the mission.

Finally, the old man sent for me.

He'll be with you in a minute.

He just got back from regiment.

Havin' a little conference with the staff.

Take a load off.

Thank you, Corporal.

How's the pride of Newark,

New Jersey making out?

He's turning out to be a damn fine soldier.

Yeah?

You know what Gen. Grant always said.

No, what did Gen. Grant "always said"?

I don't know. He just...

He said somethin'.

By the way, how's our boy's

marriage application coming?

It's been in the works

for over two months now.

Are you kiddin? He picked those papers

up three weeks ago.

He just never brought 'em back.

Wait a minute.

Yeah, I mentioned that to him

about a couple of days ago.

You know what he said?

He said the whole thing was a gag.

It was just a big gag.

He's a character.

I mean, personally, I figure that some

French mama put the squeeze on our boy...

...you know,

but he smoothed himself out of it.

You know him, he's quite a smoother.

Sam, Regimental Headquarters

approved your plan.

You haven't changed your mind, have you?

No, sir.

- I think you know everybody.

- Yes, sir.

H- hour is 0300 at Hill 209,

and I'll personally see you off.

When you get to Town Hall,

set up an OP and check in.

- And report all activity while en route.

- Yes, sir.

Capt. Harrison will brief you

on net operation.

You won't follow

any regular radio procedure.

FDC will be alerted.

Two men will monitor the net

at all times for your signals.

Now, when you reach the tower,

switch on your radio and say:

"Established."

- Any questions?

- No, sir.

- Good luck.

- Thank you, sir.

Anything else?

I guess that about covers it.

Thank you, gentlemen.

Does this mean our passes are cancelled?

Yeah, I'm afraid it does.

Sir, it's important that Sgt. Harris and I

get into town for a little while.

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