Man of the Moment Page #3

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I thought...

Hey, now, don't...

(Tailors giggling and chattering)

(Shouting)

(All shouting)

Oooh!

(Confused shouting)

Hilfe! Polizei!

Polizei!

Auf wiedersehen. Polizei!

Fellow delegates,

in this short survey,

I have been quite unable...

..as one single vote

against this resolution

will set back the work

of the six sub-committees

and 12 sub-sub-committees

- for 10 months.

- Gracious!

It is the earnest hope of my government

that all delegates will give it

their unanimous support.

(Applause)

We will now put this resolution

to the vote.

Those in favour, raise their hands.

- Sonia Karol!

- Sonia, darling.

Oh, please! Thank you.

- Would you like to name your...

- I haven't decided yet.

(Murmuring)

This way

to the distinguished visitors' gallery.

And now the next question...

Cor! Sonia Karol!

(Murmuring)

- Oh, I think you're smashing!

- (Laughter)

What's the matter with you lot?

She is smashing!

(lnaudible)

I say she ought to be a delegate,

that's what I say!

I've seen all your films.

I've got 107 of your pictures.

What's the matter with you?

The next question concerns

the islands of Tawaki.

The representatives from Tawaki,

at the request of their queen,

ask that discussion be postponed.

The queen requires more time

for consideration.

Mr Chairman, I really must protest.

This question has been raised

three times and it's always postponed.

We most definitely support the British

in this matter.

We too cannot agree

to a further postponement.

Under the rules of this conference,

any delegate in favour

of this postponement

may use his right of veto.

One of the British delegates

has voted in favour of postponement.

The Tawaki question

postponed till next session.

Get him out of here. Out. Quickly.

- What are you doing?

- You're wanted on the phone.

- Who, me?

- Yes. Through that door.

Hello?

Hello? Am I wanted on the phone?

Well, I was told...

Well, that's funny.

..dining with us.

Nothing formal, mind you.

We want to be very friendly with Tawaki.

- Vodka and caviar, six o'clock.

- A cocktail tonight?

- Allow me, please...

- Gentlemen, please excuse us.

(All complaining)

- (Knocking)

- Come in.

- Yes, gentlemen?

- Greetings.

- Did you want me on the blower?

- Blower?

Oh, telephone. Sorry.

Allow us to introduce ourselves.

He is Navu and I am Toki.

We are from Tawaki

and now, Honourable Sir...

- My name's Norman.

- Honourable Sir Norman.

We are grateful that you are

the only delegate to vote for us.

Oh, that was all a mistake.

Don't be so modest.

You are a brave man.

Am I?

Yes. You have the power and influence

to help our queen.

Me?

As you know, the great powers

are trying to take one of our islands.

Our queen is very sad.

We in Tawaki wish to be left

in peace and quiet,

not to be a strategic centre.

- Otherwise, you know what will happen?

- No.

Where once young lovers

sang love songs under coconut trees

there will be rough soldiers.

Where now the young girls

walk barefoot on golden sands,

they will walk on chewing gum.

(Tuts)

And all the beautiful flowers

will be choked by barbed wire.

And our gentle queen will weep.

- And our people will weep.

- The tears of Tawaki will fall like rain.

Bloomin' shame.

- Mademoiselle?

- The British delegation office?

- A droit, mademoiselle.

- Left?

- No, no. To the right.

- Thank you.

Find out who is the British delegate

who exercised the veto.

- The Tawaki question didn't come up?

- No.

We were blocked by one man.

You didn't tell me

you were a delegate.

I was terribly impressed.

Oh, well...

I wanted to keep it as a surprise.

Tell me, why did you exercise

your right to veto?

- Hm?

- Well...

That! Someone's got to

look after these people.

It's not right the way

they get kicked around.

So I've written to their queen.

Want to hear it?

Yes, please. Well, not if it's private.

Well, it is and it isn't. I'll read it to you.

"Dear Queen,

"I just heard

everyone's trying to get your island.

"The thought of barbed wire and

chewing gum has made me very sad.

"If I was you, I wouldn't let anyone

land on any of my islands.

"I am a member of the British delegation,

"and you can count on me

to look after your wishes.

"And so, dear Queen,

"hoping this finds you as it leaves me,

affectionately yours, Norman."

Norman, I think that's sweet of you.

Monsieur et Madame Bertrand de Laine.

Le Comte Antonio Riviera,

Gnral Coropolos.

Sir Humphrey and Lady Griffiths.

Contessa et Signorina Cozzi.

Mr, Mrs, Miss Joshua Rope.

Mademoiselle Sonia Karol.

Evening dress, sir,

and by invitation only.

I'm on the list. I'm one of the delegates.

There you are...er...

They missed me off again. Don't worry.

I'm sorry, sir.

Evening dress and by invitation only.

- Isn't that De Groot?

- I think you're right, sir.

I hope Mitchell's evening dress

is in here. Where is it?

Right at the back, I suppose.

I'll show 'em! Evening dress!

- Hey, missus!

- Monsieur! Attention!

Oh, I'm sorry!

Non, non!

- Mes verres. Oh!

- Oh.

- Careful.

- Ah. Ah, that's fine.

- If you will permit me, sir...

- Hey! Me neck!

No, monsieur. No, no.

Allow me. Thank you.

I'm sorry, miss. I didn't do it on purpose.

Hey! Hey, what's your game?

Take it up. Sixth floor.

There y'are. Evening dress.

- Thank goodness that's over.

- It was terrible!

I would like to go to

the Beau Rivage caf.

Well, let's go.

- It's all right.

- Oh, please. Be happy for my sake.

Monsieur?

Oh, er... Oh, coffee, please.

When you bring it, just leave it here

cos I'm gonna dance with

the famous Miss Sonia Karol.

Oui, monsieur.

- Champagne.

- Oui, monsieur.

..you don't play cricket?

Your fan.

Miss Karol,

can I have a dance with you, please?

Erm...I'm sorry. I'm much too tired.

I won't dance quick.

You can set the pace, long as I have one.

I'm much too tired this evening.

Please forgive me.

I don't mind waiting.

She said she's tired.

Goodbye.

I didn't dance cos she's tired

and I didn't want to bother her.

Oui, monsieur.

(lnaudible over music)

(lnaudible)

# My head and my heart are in trouble

# They argue what's right

and what's wrong

# My head thinks it's stupid

# To make dates with cupid

# My heart finds its reasons are strong

# The moonshine in your hair

# Suggests a love affair

# But I hear a voice within me whispering

# "Beware"

# The beauty of your face

# Invites a fond embrace

# But I hear a voice within me whispering

# "Beware, beware"

# Memories of past loves are fleeting

# Into my heart you are creeping

# My heart you will entice

# My head whispers this advice

# "Now, beware

# "Beware

# "Beware" #

(Applause)

Wonderful.

- Oh, please go and see who it was.

- Me?

- Yes, please, hurry.

- (Sighs)

- News from Geneva, Mother?

- Yes, dear.

Toki says that all the great powers

are offering great riches for Mahoola.

But nobody lives there, Mother.

The evil spirits are so strong!

Even the volcano is dead!

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