04x13 - Inga IV

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Inga still runs theexperimental retention

farm forrehabilitating convicts.

And Jesse, thehired girl, is still with

her, a trusted friendas well as employee.

I'm with Inga two nowbecause, as you may remember,

she and I were marriedabout six months ago.

And I must say it's been avery interesting six months.

-Hello.-Hello, Inga.

My time for lunch.

Yeah, the boys are just washing up.

Hmm, hmm here's a letter for you.

From another man.

From Tom Roberts.

He has written oftensince he was paroled.

Hmm.Oh, what's this?

Oh, today is the day thebook salesman comes around.

So I see.

-How to be a successful wife.-Yes.

It was published by thesame company who put

out the Panthers onthe crop rotation, which

I found so instructive.And I feel I have a

lot to learn aboutbecoming successful wife.

Oh, yeah sure.

Just like Einstein had to learnso much about mathematics.

No, no, then I mean it.

You know, always before,I have stood on my own ft.

Well, the book says I nowmust learn to Stand on your ft.

-Oh, really? --Yeah.

He says I must seekyour advice in all matters.

So that we will betogether in all our decisions.

For instance?

Well, what color do you think thekitchen curtains should be dyed?

Oh honey.

Interior decoratingis one of my strong.

So please ben please.

Well, how about anice, soft, Kelly green?

Oh.

I was hoping you wouldsuggest the pale yellow.

Oh, why?

Because they have alreadybeen dyed to pale yellow. I told

you. Yes, he two this morning.Do you see what I mean.

Honey? What the bookmeans is that husband

and wife shoulddiscuss important things.

When there's a realdoubt in your mind.

Oh.

Otherwise, you just go aheadand use your own judgment.

Call and that's it.All right? Toy today.

Shall we die. Mrs. cabot?

You fit, Mr. Cabot.

Inga didn't get a chanceto read the letter from

Tom Roberts untilafter I had left her work.

The contents weresuch that she immediately

set out for the officeof AR Thurman.

Probably the busiest man in town.

Thank you.

[putting telephone down]

I'm sorry about allthese interruptions,

Mrs. Cabot. Now,what were you saying?

But I was saying I want toread you a letter from a man who

was paroled a few monthsago. He's having a very hard time.

Oh, Mrs. Cabot, I'vealready contributed

more than I can spareto charities this year.

Oh, good for you.

Now, the letter says,Dear Mrs. Cabot, I got fired

from another job yesterday,and for the same reason.

As soon as the bossfound out I had done time,

he started lookingaround for a pink slip.

I never thought I'd lookback on my four and

a half years in stiras the good old days.

Stir that means what theconvicts called the penitentiary.

Yes, I know. I know, Mrs.Cabins. But what I don't

understand is, what isall this to do with me?

Oh, well, your accountant,Verne Kings, he is good

friend of mine and I understandhe is anxious to retire.

That's true, butunfortunately we haven't

been able to find asuitable replacement.

Yeah, well, Tower Robertsis expert accountant.

You hire him and allyour troubles will be over.

Hire a convict?

Oh, no, an ex convict.

Tell me, Mrs. Cabot, what didthis man Roberts go to prison for?

Embezzling his company's fund.

And you think that theway for me to end all my

troubles is to put himin charge of my books?

Oh, yeah. Tom is awonderful figure.

-I can imagine.-Oh, you bet he is.

If he's such a whirl beater,why didn't you hire him yourself?

Because I alreadyhave an accountant.

Not an ex convict on wager.

No.

No, Pete Whitakeris not an ex yet. He

is still a prisoner onmy retention farm.

All I can say, Mrs. Cabot, is Ienvy you your faith in human nature.

I know I am lucky.

It is such a pleasant thing to have.

Pleasant?

Yeah.

Is something wrong?

No, it was just suchan odd word to use.

Oh, I was going to say itjust wouldn't be practical to

turn over my books to a manwith a record for embezzlement.

Oh, but I think itwould be practical

Now, You know the onewho stays the furthest

away from the fire isthe one who was b*rned.

Tom Robert's Blistershave been burning

for four and a halfyears. Mr. Thurman.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Cabot,it's just out of the question.

Oh.

But are you sure youwon't change your mind?

Sorry, no.

There you are. Thank youanyway for seeing me, Mr. Thurman.

-Mrs. Cabot.-yeah.

Why did you use the word pleasant?

You said it was a pleasantthing to believe in people.

Because it is.

How do you mean that?

Well.

Well, we all have to liveand work with other people.

And it makes the world somuch more pleasant if you like

and trust them instead ofdislike and distrust them.

Yes, but don't others ever hear?Well, don't they ever fail you?

Oh sure it.

And sometimes I fail them too.

Well, I won't take up any more ofyour time. Good day, Mr. Thurman.

Good day.

[Radio ringing]

Yes enough.

Mr. Mullen from the MalloryCompany to see you, sir.

In a minute. Butfirst, will you catch

Mrs. Cabot beforeshe gets in the elevator

and ask her if she'dmind returning here

for a further discussionof her request?

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Pleasant.

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[car break sound]

Yes, Gee I am on.

Honey.

[opening car bonnet]

Oh.

Oh.

I think I got all thesupplies you wanted.

Yes, be good.

You look tired.

Yeah, I am a little. Itwas a busy day. You bet.

First I talked toMr. Thurman and he's going

to get Tom Robertsthe job as a Accountant.

-Yeah?-Yeah.

Then I made thearrangement to Milner's

Department Store forTom to get new clothes.

-But how?-On credit.

And the Bob journalist saysit's okay for Tom to buy a car.

Credit again.

Yeah, to give it to anybodythese days. Oh, I am

glad. You remember thesugary. It was running low.

Yeah, I know.

And then I wentto see Dr. Ruleson.

What did you say? The doctor,

he says, yeah [closing bonnet]

I'm going to have a baby.

You didn't forget the floor of box?

No, it's right here.

Okay.

Inga Relax.

You are glad you'regoing to have a baby?

Of course.

What woman would not beglad about going to have a baby?

Oh.

Does he know yet?

Oh, no no.

No. I want to tell him tonight.When they will comew home.

There are no don'tyou still know me?

Excuse.

Valen.

You told me you had a surpriseyou wanted to tell me about.

Yeah.

But first there is somethingelse I should mention.

Hmm, what's that?

Well, you remember this, noon.You said I was only supposed

to consult you when I was notabsolutely sure about something.

-Hmm.-Yeah.

Well, later on somethingcame up about the Tom Roberts.

And fortunately I wasabsolutely sure about what to do.

Oh.

You see, Tom has lost anotherjob on the counter's prison record.

-So.-Honey.

Yeah.

If you had consulted me, thisis what I would have advised.

Oh.

I would have advisedthat you talk to AR

Thurman about hiringTom as an accountant.

You would?Hmm.

Then I would have recommended thatyou arrange credit for Tom at Noona

department store.And maybe talking to

Bob Gill aboutfinancing a car for him.

How did you know?

There's a meeting of theDowntown association this afternoon.

Thurman, milner and Jala. Theywere all there. That they told me.

Oh.

And Dr. Ruleson?

was he there too?

Yes, as a matterof fact, he was.

Oh, ben.

Then you alreadyknow about the baby?

-Yes, darling, I already know.-Oh.

And they say women talk too much.

Don't blame the doc. He didn'tknow you wanted to surprise me.

-Will you like being a father?-Yes, dad.

Oh.

And you do think I was right tohelp Tom Roberts get the job? huh?

Well, the mother of mine,a child can do no wrong.

Oh, no, if I was right, I was right.

But not just becauseI carry your child.

Sure, honey.

But right now, Iwant you to stop

worrying about otherpeople and relax.

Oh, please, Ben, don'ttreat me like a cream puff.

Oh, my goodness.Women are having children

every day of the year.Every second, even.

Not mine.

Oh.

Seriously, Ben.

I want you to tell me honestly.

Do you think I did the right tohelp Tom Roberts get the job?

Well, as a matter of fact, I'mnot completely sold on the idea.

What? Why?

The more a parole he has tobe on his own, the better off he is.

Yeah.

But don't you thinkhe needs a little

bit of help while he's learning?

I mean.

Well, it's like a man who'sbeen sickened at a long time. He

needs some support before hecan stand on his own feet again.

Okay, I'll buy that.

I'll even go farther.

Why not invite Tom tolive here on the farm?

He can have his old bed in the bunkhouse and commute to town every day.

Yeah, that's a good idea.

Not only would itsave him board money.

but it'd make iteasier for us to keep

an eye on how thingsare going for him

I agreed.

[door knocking]

-I'll get it.-Yeah.

[door opening]

-Hi Mr.Cabot.-Tom.

-Tom hello.-Hello Mrs. Cabot.

Wow.

I stopped by the department storeafter you phoned this afternoon

brought up a good.

You look very nice.Don't you think so Ben?

-Yes.-Yeah.

What can I do with this?

I'll put it in the bunk house ifyour bedding is there already.

And get a good night'ssleep because you

start to work firstthing in the morning.

-Right.-Town.

I think you're goingto like Mr. Thurman.

The question iswill he liked me.

Of course. Why shouldn't he?

Oh, you know.

Being an ex convict and all,I can't help feeling everybody

will be sort of waiting aroundfor me to make my first mistake.

Oh.

You know, my father used to say.

Always give a little bitmore than is expected of you

And you can never fail.

Yeah, well, I suppose he was right.

He usually was right.

Well, anyway, I sureappreciate what you've done.

No matter what happens.

And.

Well.

I'll see you at breakfast.

-Yeah. Good night, Tom.-Good night

And Sleep well.

Ben [door closing]

I did not consult youabout inviting Tom to stay

here because I wasabsolutely sure it was right.

Yeah?

-Yeah.-yeah.

[music]

Tom Roberts undertook hisnew duties conscientiously.

If not with confidence. Andwithin a month's time, Mr. Thurman

had accepted him as a fullfledged member of the organization.

And meanwhile, he puzzled overthe fact that his daughter, Robin,

was displaying a hithertounsuspected interest in the business

On the farm. Work wasprogressing as usual.

Well, not quite as usual.

[music]

Inga.

Yeah.

Tom Roberts justcalled from town

To find out if it's okay for him toinvite young lady to suffer tonight.

Yes, of course. Go callhim back until you see.

And yes we make this aspecial Ocassion for tom.

Yeah, we fix mortgageboard, fish pooding,

head cheese, sweetand sour herring.

Oh, What's the matters?You do not feel well?

Ah, ah.

- Nothing.- Nothing?

-Morning sickness again?-No.

What they call it morningsickness? I don't know.

It always comes on me inthe afternoon and the evening.

Or maybe it is better youdo not have company tonight.

No, I'm all right.I'll be all right.

Besides, I don't wantto disappoint Tom the

first time he has tobring his young lady here.

Now go call him backand tell him dinner at .

[music]

But don't be so nervous,Tom. It's only five after seven.

I can imaginewhat's holding her up.

She said she'd behere at sharp.

Maybe Miss Thurmanexpected you to call for her.

No, we talked itover and decided

would be best ifshe came by herself.

Oh, I see.

Oh, by the way, Tom,have you told Mr. Thurman

your ideas aboutimproving office efficiency?

No, not yet.

I think you should. Itsounded pretty good to me.

I'm afraid Mr. Thurmanmight blow his top.

Why?

Oh you know an ex-con tryingto tell him how to run his business.

Oh.

And besides.

Chances are my ideas wouldn'twork out in practice anyway.

You know the best way tomake people believe in you

is to first.Believe in yourself.

I suppose but.

Car coming. That must be Robin.

Oh, We let you're welcome.

-Mr. Thurman?-Yes.

I wanted the pleasure oftelling you off in person, Roberts.

But why? What has he done?

Are you implying youdidn't know that he and

my daughter have beenmeeting behind my back?

Well, no, not without yourpermission. We didn't know.

I figured Mr. Thurmanwouldn't approve of route of

me dating, so I askedher not to mention it to him.

Ooh.

I still wouldn't haveknown about it if

she hadn'taccidentally let it slip at

dinner tonight. Justthe kind of behavior

I might have expectedfrom a jailbird.

Oh, I must remind you,Mr. Thurman, tom is an ex jailbird.

And I must remindyou, Mrs. Cabot,

that it was on yourpersonal guarantee

that I hired him in the first place.I'll not forget this, Mrs. Cabot.

-Take it easy, Thurman.-I'll take it as I please.

You're never going tosee my daughter again.

Do you understand?Not if I have to lock

her in her roompermanently. And furthermore,

you're fired as off.Now. Now stand back.

[music]

Your personal guarantee?

Yeah.

Does that mean you promised to makegood any money I might have stolen?

I know you would notsteal any money, Tom.

I suppose it was your co signaturethat convinced the department

store and the automobileagency to let me have credit.

It was.

But you must notblame them for being

cautious. They do notknow you so Alice. I do.

That nobody trusted me?

Not really.

Tom.

I trusted you.

Yeah.

Well now what do I do?

Well, I don't know, Ithink that's up to you.

But an ex con doesn'thave a chance on

his own. You justnow saw it for yourself.

I saw that Mr. Thurman was disturbednot because of your past record,

but because of yourpresent behavior.

Do you actually think I should havetold him I was dating his daughter?

Yeah, I do.

Well, do you have any idea what

would have happenedif I'd done that?

All I know is what happenedbecause you did not do that.

Can now leave.

Sorry.

I'm afraid I don'thave an appetite left.

[music]

Really blazing, isn't he?

Isn't it funny?

People are always moreangry when they suspect they

are wrong than whenthey are sure they are right?

Come on Inga.

[door knocking]

During the night Tom Robertsdisappeared from the bunk house.

And no one had anyidea where he'd gone.

That's right.

Alright thank you.

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As is co-signer, Inga was legally

responsible forwhat he's still owed.

Town creditors wereremarkably patient.

But they too had expenses to meet.

And finally.

Inga, Inga come home.

Yeah, I am here.

the department store andthe automobile agency have

been trying to reach forall morning their heavy bid.

Have been making arrangementsto pay them their money.

Catch.

Oh, I look I remember to askhow did you look at that motor?

It gets so hot.

What kind of arrangement?

Oh.

Well,

I shopped your heart and vague.

And he wants tobuy those three acres

over by the GullyRoad. You know?

So much work you have put intothat land. It is a shame to sal.

Yeah, I know. But thereis no other way Jessie.

Oh, he left his paper. What is it?

Oh.

That is the bill sale.

Harley Daisy has grown up.

It has already gonethrough the deal.

Oh my goodness.

Ben, tells me I mustalways read legal

papers very carefullybefore signing to good.

I have.

[putting down bonnet]

All these were accidents andforce. You will understand that one.

No, Jessie not one probably.

But I will read them anyway.

Like the book sage.

Obey your husband.

Oh yeah. He is a smart man,

Oh, Yeah.

He disputed. Youfollow his suggestion?

Yes.

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[door knocking]

Come in.

Yeah.

Oh, Tom come in, come in.

Oh, we've been so worriedabout you. Where have you been?

Well, after myself,trying to think

things out. And I'vebeen working on this.

What is this?

Remember all those ideasI had about streamlining

the operation? Operation?Of Mr. Thurman's business.

Oh.

I put them all into writing.

So many ideas.

Well, it amounts to acomplete reorganization plan.

Yeah.

And not half bad, ifI do say so myself.

Oh, you begin tobelieve in yourself yeah.

well, I figured youwere right. If I didn't

start pretty soon,nobody else would.

Oh, Tom.

I also figured.

Mr. Thurman is kindof a hot tempered cuss

Yeah.

But he's always been fair minded.

It's just possible ifsomeone brought this

to his attention, Imight get my job back.

Oh, that's good.

Then you assure to him right away?

Well, to tell you thetruth, I was sort of hoping.

You take it to him.

Oh, no, Tom.

No. You no longer need a crutch.

Now, this proves you can standon your own feet Now hmm.

I'm afraid Mr. Shermanwouldn't even hear me

out. I already have twostrikes against me there.

But it seems to me you're allowedthree strikes before you're out. No?

-Yeah.-Well then.

You mean, even if Iwent down swinging,

there's alwaysanother turn at bat?

That's right.

The worst Mr. Thurman could dois have me tossed out on my ear.

And that wouldn't k*ll me.

Oh, I like to hearyou talk that way.

You know what? I might evenask his permission to date Robin

Oh, thats good.

-All square and above board.-Yeah, that's very good.

So let him have metossed out on my other ears.

Yeah, but he might not.

You know, you explainedto him you made the mistake

and that you think he'svery fair minded man.

well, we'll soon know. May I?

Yeah.

Thank you, Mrs. Cabot.

[laugh] You're welcome, Tom.

You're very welcome.

-Wish me luck.-Oh, I do better than that.

I say a prayer for you.

Yeah.

I can't think of anyone who hasa better end with the big boss.

That's very nice of you. Now go, go.

[door closing]

SO cute.

[car horn] Inga?

Inga, I am home honey.

Right on time. You justfinished your lemonade.

-Good.-It's right here.

We have it outsidetonight. It's cool.

Great news for you.Good.

Little while ago, I bumped into ARThurman downtown. And guess what?

-What?-He put Tom back on the payroll.

Oh.

The way I understand it, Thurman hitthe ceiling when Tom first bars did.

But after he dug hisreorganization plan that

Tom had mapped out forhim, he started whistling.

Oh, isn't that nice?

Tom can handle his owncredit payments from now.

-Yeah.-And that's not all.

Where do you think Tom'shaving dinner tonight?

At the Thurman housewith Robin and Mr. Thurman.

The old boy was so pleased with

Tom's honestapproach he invited you.

Hmm.

You knew all about it.

Yeah.

Why should you letme babble in this way?

Well, because the book says a goodwife should sit and listen to her

husband patiently,attentively and

quietly. Even if shehad heard it before.

Tom had already calledfrom Mr. Thurman's

office and toldme the good news.

And besides, you babble so pretty.

Pretty enough to kiss.

You bet.

Oh, Ben.

I am such a fortunate woman.

The baby is goingto have a fine father

Just like I did.

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