The Clock Page #6

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What's his name?

- Joe.

- Joe? Joe what?

- I don't know.

- You don't know?

Well, what outfit is he with?

- He's with the Army.

- That's a big help.

Are you joking?

Oh, no, please, I...

We only just met yesterday,

and I don't know,

it didn't seem to make any difference

what his name was.

It didn't make any difference.

I know it sounds funny,

but the night went so fast

and I got sleepy, and then

we lost each other this morning,

and he's only got today.

I don't see how I can help you, young lady.

And, look, between you and me,

I don't think I'd go around telling

that story, either.

You don't understand.

I've got to find him. I...

What am I... What am I going to do?

Say, would there be any place particular

where you went together

where she might go back

and wait for you?

The clock at the Astor Hotel.

I had a date with her last night.

Well, that's very likely where she is

right this minute, looking for you.

- Do you think so?

- I wouldn't be at all surprised, now.

- Thanks a lot, officers.

- Okay, son.

Help you?

What's the next train

for Aberdeen, Maryland?

Aberdeen? Aberdeen?

That's at 10:
51. You can make it easy.

- Going back to camp?

- Yeah.

- Track 14.

- Thank you.

Help you, young man?

Alice!

Joe!

Joe! Joe, I thought you were lost.

I didn't know where to look.

Quick. What's your name?

- Maybery. Joe.

- Maybery.

Joe, I didn't know where to find you.

I didn't think I'd ever find you again.

Maybery.

Look, Alice, we can't wait.

We mustn't. It wouldn't be right.

- Joe, are you sure?

- We'll never be more sure.

Don't you see? We might never have

found one another again.

- No, don't say that.

- I've got to say it.

Look, please, please, will you marry me?

Jackson and Smith.

Stozowich and Grady.

Got your blood test papers?

Everyone got your blood test papers?

Yes. Thank you.

Got your blood test papers, sir?

Got your blood test papers?

Is that what you mean?

- What's that?

- I don't know.

Yeah, that's right. That's right.

Got your blood test papers?

Please, now, please,

everybody got their blood test papers?

Mister, what's that

about blood test papers?

According to the laws

of the State of New York,

applicants for a marriage license

must have a blood test certificate.

Hey, look at theirs.

We didn't know anything about

a blood test. Where do we get one?

39 Whitehall Street. Be quiet!

39 Whitehall Street.

Two subway stops downtown.

You can't miss it.

- Write it down, Irving.

- Well, how late do you open here?

Till 4:
00 on the dot.

Come back here with your papers

and I'll get you your license,

and you can be married at the same time.

Thank you.

Everybody got their

blood test papers here?

Everybody got it here?

Thank you. Thank you.

Room 318, third floor. You got a pass?

No. We were told this was the place to go.

You can't go upstairs without a pass.

- Okay. Well, where do I get a pass?

- Lieutenant Birdwell, second floor.

Hey, where are you going?

Didn't I tell you, you had to have a pass?

Well, you told us

we had to see the Lieutenant.

I said you couldn't go up without a pass.

- Well, then, how can we...

- Take a seat over there.

Who does he think he is, Hitler?

I wish he was, just once.

Can't we wait over there, somewhere?

No, we'd better sit here.

Hey, you? You, soldier! What's yours?

Well, we came to get a blood test.

Why didn't you say so, then?

Room 318, third floor.

Bring the pass back when you come down.

Blood test. Okay.

Wait over there, Corporal.

- Will it take long, sir?

- Nope. You get the results in the morning.

Oh, no. We've got to have it now.

We only have a few hours.

Sorry, bud. Regulations.

We're piled up here. 24 hours.

Those are orders.

- Did you get fixed up all right?

- No.

What's the matter? Wasn't there anyone

there to take care of you?

Well, we couldn't get the papers

till tomorrow morning.

My leave's up, and we wanted to get it

by 4:
00 this afternoon.

Yeah? Hey, why don't you go

to a private laboratory?

What do you mean?

Well, you could go to one

of the approved private laboratories,

put the rush on them,

you'll get the results in a couple of hours.

Well, could we make it

if we got there right away?

Sure. I got a list here somewhere.

Well, let me see.

- Let me see.

- Joe, make him hurry.

Yeah, here it is.

The L and M Public Health Service

Laboratory, 631 Canal Street.

Thank you very much.

Allen and Maybery.

Window five.

Law of the State of New York.

Three day wait.

Not valid for three days.

Sorry. Nothing we can do.

A three day wait.

A judge of the Supreme Court may,

upon submission of the proper petition,

issue a waiver of the time clause,

permitting the parties

to be married at once.

Is the judge in? We've got to get a...

Could you get us a waiver for this?

A waiver? I'm sorry,

but you're too late, folks.

Too late?

Yes, it's tough luck.

The judge has just gone.

Oh, no!

- You're Al Henry's cousin, aren't you?

- Yes.

Well, do you know Al?

- Yes.

- He sent us to you.

He told us you'd help us.

Why didn't you tell me?

Wait a minute.

Maybe I can catch the judge.

- How is Al?

- He's fine.

Good. And Emily?

- She's fine, too.

- Emily?

- That's...

- Don't you think you'd better hurry?

That's all right.

Just let me have your papers.

Yeah, pull up some chairs,

make yourself comfortable.

I won't be very long.

Who is Emily?

I don't know. Mrs. Henry, I guess.

Well, what difference does it make?

Joe, look at the time.

Well, folks, here we are. It's all fixed.

- Thank you.

- Thank you very much, Mr. Henry.

And be sure and tell Al that I said

that I'll be dropping in on him one day.

Just got time to catch the 4:37. Down!

- Where... Where's Mr. Schwartz?

- We're closed.

Well, where did he go? It isn't 4:00 yet.

Just left. Don't know if he's coming back.

Joe, that was the man we just passed.

I'll bet we could catch him if we hurry.

- Please, mister.

- What is it?

- We want to get married.

- Too late, Mac.

But, mister, it isn't 4:00 yet.

- Well, I just got time to catch my train.

- Make up your minds.

Please, mister.

We tried so hard.

Okay. Come along,

but you've got to hurry, though.

Irving, look me up another train.

Leave it, Bernie. Turn that thing off.

Don't you see there's a wedding going on?

What do you think this is? A factory?

Will you step over here, please?

We need a witness.

Will you act as a witness, please?

Come down.

Perhaps you'd better step over there.

No, no, no, no. Stand over there.

Behind them, please.

Will you change places, please?

The young lady should be on the left.

Let me have your certificate.

"This is a serious and solemn step

that you here undertake.

"Do either of you know of any reason

"why you both should not

be legally joined in marriage,

"or there be anyone present

who can show just cause

"why these parties should not

be legally joined together?

"Let him now speak

or hereafter hold his peace.

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