The Toymaker Page #2

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is there anything you'd

like to share with me?

Any information you might have?

I have no information.

Of course.

I would appreciate it if you and your wife

would accompany me and my

men as we conduct our search.

CHRISTOPHE:
Of course.

A bedroom?

It's my daughter's.

You will allow us to have a look?

(DOOR OPENS)

Esther, this is Colonel von Alvensleben.

Please forgive her nervousness, Colonel.

She's not used to visitors of such esteem.

No need to be alarmed, young lady.

I'm merely here to ensure

the safety of your family.

She's a very beautiful girl.

You play cards?

Sometimes.

Hmm.

- Do you know poker?

- ESHTER:
No.

Well, this is a very interesting game.

A key part of it is bluffing.

You know what bluffing is?

No.

Hmm.

Bluffing is an act of deception

designed to make your weak hand

look stronger than it is.

COLONEL:
And to get your opponent to fold.

That means to lay down his hand.

But you knew that already.

She's very smart.

Do you know what might

make a successful bluff?

No.

Well, first you need to

chose your moments wisely.

There are several key elements to consider.

First, you need to pick the

right opponent to bluff against.

You don't want to bluff against a man

who will not lay down his hand,

even when he knows you have him beat.

Bluffing on a hand which

has a small chance of success

is much easier to do.

Next, you need to determine

the size of your bet.

Now ideally, you want to bet

the least amount necessary

to get your opponent to fold.

However, and this is most important,

you never want to bluff against a man

who knows when you are bluffing.

See your hand.

If your opponent can read your signals

you will lose.

The truth is, novice players

fall into the trap of

bluffing far too often.

I would suggest as a new player,

avoiding the temptation to bluff at all.

It is best to play a straight hand,

and let fate decide your outcome.

What do you think, Christophe?

I'm sure you're a very formidable opponent

at the poker table, Colonel.

Your parents are going to show me

the rest of the house now.

Before they do,

is there anything you'd

like to share with me?

What about?

Have you seen any house-guests

over the last few days?

Yes.

Who?

My friend Sandra was here last week.

How nice.

Well, we will leave you

in peace for the moment.

Thank you for allowing us to see your room.

Christophe.

Ah, your bedroom?

Yes.

May I?

Of course.

This is a magnificent house.

Thank you.

You're a very rich man, Christophe.

- I'm afraid not.

- Oh, but you are.

Every day you are

surrounded by such beauty.

This is to be treasured.

The beauty of nature,

of your wife and daughter.

And this house.

This makes you a very rich man in my book.

I suppose you're right.

(RUMBLING)

It is a shame.

You are also a very foolish man.

A fool is a man who does

not know how to fold,

even when he knows you have him beat.

But you knew that already.

COLONEL:
They say a fool is not

merely a man who does foolish things.

Please...

(WHIMPERING)

(PANTING)

Ahh.

They say in a man's last moments

we find out who he really is.

Unfortunately, we must now

find out who you really are.

Kill them both.

(GLASS SHATTERING)

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

We're closed. Please

come back in the morning.

ESTHER:
No, please,

please I have to come in!

Please, let me in!

(ESTHER SOBBING)

(SPUTTERING)

What has happened to you?

My dear child.

What is your name?

- Esther.

- Esther?

Just stay still.

Don't move.

I have to phone up, I will call for help.

No, it's too late.

This book, the Nazis are looking for it.

It's...

No.

No.

Dear God.

GEBHARDT:
Anyone who gives shelter

to a fugitive by the name of Esther Muller

may be considered an enemy of the Fuehrer.

Those...

...who conceal information

will be dealt with

in the strongest possible terms!

(BREATHING HEAVILY)

(RADIO PLAYING)

(SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)

(BELL CHIMING)

(MUMBLING)

Good morning, Abigail.

Good morning, Amos.

Still talking to the dolls, I see?

It may seem silly to some,

but to me, they are my children.

Yeah. It's understandable.

You are their creator.

I am indeed.

(SIGHING)

(SCRAPING WITH THE BROOM)

Amos?

Amos.

Amos!

Amos!

Oh, sorry.

Something on your mind?

Oh, no.

There's always something

to think about, no?

The financial problem?

No.

Not so much.

(CLEARING THROAT)

I will never understand why

you didn't leave the country

with your sister when

you had the chance to.

This business has been in the

family for many, many years.

You know this.

Yeah, I know.

But business isn't doing great, Amos.

To be honest, it's not even doing average.

I know.

Well, this shop...

It sells the finest toys in Bavaria.

And that must count for something.

Yes, but people aren't

coming in to buy them.

Do you know?

My father, listen to me.

My father used to say, "Amos,

"don't let commerce become

more important than the art.

"Because it's art that feeds the soul."

Yes, not the money, I know.

(SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGE)

And artistry is very noble, Amos.

But look, you can barely afford to pay me.

I...

To be honest, I...

I don't think I'm going to

be able to stay much longer.

Oh, my sweet.

My sweet child.

Look, you just give me a few more weeks.

And I will find a solution.

Okay?

Okay.

But that's what you said last month.

(BELL CHIMING)

Look, look.

Things are looking up already.

Morning, sir.

Please, come in, good morning.

I see you like the doll house, eh?

This is one of my favorites, too.

Tiny windows to another world.

A safe world, full of fun and imagination.

I'm gonna go home for

the day if that's okay.

And do you need anything from the shop?

No no, I'll be fine.

You be careful out there tonight, okay?

Yeah, you too, don't stay up too late.

See you tomorrow.

Good night, Abigail.

(BREATHING HEAVILY)

My oh my.

Several of us searched the Muller house.

No sign of the book, the girl

must have taken it with her.

I made inquiries with several residents

in the nearby village this morning.

No one has provided any useful information.

In a small town everyone keeps track

of what their neighbors are doing.

Someone in Rosenheim

knows where the girl is.

Someone is harboring her.

Please, return to the village immediately,

begin questioning the villagers.

If information is not forthcoming, then...

I'm afraid more persuasive

tactics will be necessary.

- Yes, sir!

- Yes, sir!

(SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGE)

(LAUGHING)

What was I thinking?

Robert,

you're really alive?

You look wonderful.

Absolutely wonderful.

Why, you look a little happier today.

Indeed.

I've made a wonderful discovery.

(MUSIC PLAYING ON RADIO)

See that doll?

The ugly one.

Don't say that.

You will hurt his feelings.

Okay.

This is Robert.

Now, what I'm about to tell you,

it must never leave the shop.

You understand, it stays between us, okay?

Of course.

Good.

The other night, a girl came to the shop,

and she left a book with me and then fled.

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