The Shop Around the Corner Page #2

these cigarette boxes at Miklos Brothers.

What do you think of it?

I think it's great. Well, open it.

No, Mr. Matuschek, it's not for us.

But you haven't listened to it.

It plays Ochi Tchornya.

Even if it played Beethoven's

Ninth Symphony, I'd still say no.

I just don't like the idea.

It's wonderful how you make up

your mind so quickly.

I've been in this business for 35 years.

It took me a whole hour to decide

that I like this box.

But, of course, you're a genius.

You know so much more than I.

- Mr. vadas.

- Coming, Mr. Matuschek.

- Miss Novotni.

- Yes, Mr. Matuschek?

Look here, what do you think of this?

I want your honest opinion.

Don't let me influence you.

All I want is your honest opinion.

Well, Miss Novotni?

I think people who smoke cigarettes...

...and love to hear Ochi Tchornya

will like it.

I'd even go further.

I think it'll make music lovers

out of smokers...

...and smokers out of music lovers.

It's sensational!

Yes, well.

Mr. Kralik, have you thought it over?

Yes. I still think it's inadvisable.

Well, give me one reason.

Let's say that a man smokes

20 cigarettes a day.

That means that 20 times a day

he opens this box...

...and 20 times a day

he has to listen to Ochi Tchornya.

It's a perfectly terrible idea.

It's imitation leather, the glue's no good...

...in two weeks it will fall apart,

and all you'll have is Ochi Tchornya.

You don't have to tell me

that it's imitation leather. I know that.

You sell things and let me do the buying.

- Excuse me, Mr. Matuschek.

- Yes?

Miklos Brothers is calling

about the cigarette box.

Miklos, yes.

Yes, Mr. Miklos.

Can I call you back in about five minutes?

I'd like a little more time to think about it.

No, no, it's not the price.

It's just that I'm not quite sure

about the whole idea.

Yes.

Yes, Mr. Miklos.

What?

You can't expect me

to make up my mind in five minutes!

If that's the case, then I'll have to say no.

I'm sorry.

- Good morning, madam.

- Good morning.

- A lovely bag, don't you think?

- Yes, very.

It's an imported model.

We have it in pigskin,

several different colors...

...and with or without fitted accessories.

- I really didn't come in to buy a bag.

- I beg your pardon. What can I show you?

To tell you the truth,

I really didn't come in to buy anything.

That's perfectly all right.

If you wish to look around,

make yourself at home.

Yes, thank you.

I wonder if I could see Mr. Matuschek.

Unfortunately, Mr. Matuschek is quite busy

at the moment.

- I could call him if you wanted.

- I'd appreciate it. Thank you.

If you tell me your wishes,

it's possible I could take care of them.

I noticed in your shop window

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