Arsenic and Old Lace Page #2

Isn't it a shame, Father....

Isn't it a shame, Reverend, that this nice

family should be hatching a cuckoo?

Well, now, isn't this nice!

-Good afternoon, Miss Brewster.

-How do you do?

-Good afternoon.

-Reverend, how do you do?

Miss Martha, Officer O'Hara.

He's taking over my duties.

How do you do?

-I'm very glad to know you.

-Thank you.

Martha, you're back.

Here's the broth for Mrs. Brophy.

Be sure it's good and hot.

You bet I will, and thank you very much.

The Army and Navy are ready for action.

Colonel, this is grand.

It'll make a lot of kids happy.

What's this? The Oregon?

Teddy, dear, put it back.

-But the Oregon goes to Australia.

-Now, Teddy....

No, it goes to Australia.

-These are lovely. Thank you.

-Not at all.

-The children will go crazy.

-Don't mention it.

So long, Colonel.

Hey, Sarge.

Yes.

Dismissed!

-Goodbye and thank you.

-Don't mention it.

-Careful of the step with the toys.

-Good night.

Young man, let that be a lesson to you.

Goodbye.

-Well, I must be going.

-Charge!

Charge the blockhouse!

Blockhouse?

The stairs are always San Juan Hill.

Bless you!

Have you tried to persuade him

he wasn't Roosevelt?

-Oh, no!

-He's so happy being Teddy Roosevelt.

Do you remember, Martha?

Once, a long time ago,

we thought if he'd be George Washington...

...it might be a change for him,

and we suggested it.

And do you know what happened?

He just stayed under his bed for days

and wouldn't be anybody.

Well, if he's happy, and what's

more important, you're happy....

Our only worry for Teddy

is after we're gone.

Yes, indeed. That is quite a problem.

Mortimer's made all the arrangements

for Teddy...

...to go to Happy Dale Sanitarium

after we pass on.

Splendid idea! A very pleasant place.

Dear, sweet Reverend Harper.

You know, Martha,

I do believe he's beginning to see the light.

I'm sure we needn't worry about him.

He won't interfere with our plans

for Mortimer and Elaine.

Did you just have tea?

Yes.

And dinner's going to be late, too.

So, why?

Good news for you.

You're going to Panama

and dig another lock for the canal.

Delighted!

That's bully! Just bully!

I shall prepare at once for the journey.

Charge!

Abby! While I was out?

Yes, dear. I just couldn't wait for you.

I didn't know when you'd be back,

and Reverend Harper was coming.

-But all by yourself.

-I got along fine.

-I'll run right downstairs and see.

-No, dear.

There wasn't time. And I was all alone.

Well?

Just look in the windowseat.

-It's Elaine!

-Hello, darlings.

-But, Elaine!

-What did she mean?

You don't suppose they've gone and--

Listen, buddy.

-This old cab has seen osculation but....

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