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in the origin of the kilt.

I wonder if you'd be interested

in talking to him. He's a lovely fellow.

It's a most amazing story.

You see, the Greeks, in the early period,

they used to wear a kilt.

Now, what is this big secret conference

all about?

It's no secret as far as I'm concerned.

However, I'll let you in on that later.

Since you're handling publicity here,

give me a line on what it's about...

this league for peace and understanding.

Just what is it you'd like to know?

In the first place, is this Mr. Fisher

entirely on the level?

Very much so.

- Seems like a very nice guy.

- He is, I assure you.

What is it that makes him or you

think that an organization like this...

made up of well-meaning amateurs...

buck up against those

tough military boys of Europe?

It's the well-meaning amateurs

who do the fighting when the war comes.

- Luncheon is served.

- Please don't go yet.

You don't want those

dreary chicken patties.

I'm sorry. I must go.

Then sit at the press table with me.

Nobody ever listens to the speeches,

and we could talk.

You don't even know my name yet.

- Is it necessary?

- It is to me.

Don't mind if you hear

it's Huntley Haverstock...

because it's really Jones.

- What's yours?

- Mine's really Smith.

Don't mind if you hear it's anything else.

- Waiter?

- Yes, sir.

Same young lady. Try again.

I've taken the young lady 13 notes, sir.

She won't accept any more.

Milords, ladies and gentlemen...

pray silence for your chairman...

Mr. Stephen Fisher.

Ladies and gentlemen,

I have an announcement to make...

which I'm sure will be

a great disappointment to us all.

I've just received this telegram

from Mr. Van Meer...

who was to have been

our guest of honor today.

"Deeply regret. Called away suddenly

owing to unforeseen circumstances.

"And I will be unable

to attend your meeting as planned.

"I am with you and your work

with all my heart.

"I could not have said more

had I been there."

Although this removes

one of our star attractions...

we may, as a result, have more time

to tell you from the inside...

just what this party has stood for

and why we've asked you here today.

I can think of no one

more competent to do this...

than the speaker I'm about to introduce.

I trust you won't think this a family affair...

when I say that I refer to my daughter

Miss Carol Fisher.

Milords, ladies and gentlemen...

pray silence for Miss Carol Fisher.

Ladies and gentlemen...

I trust, even making allowances

for a father's exuberance...

you do not think I'm in any way

being put forward today...

as a substitute for Mr. Van Meer.

Unappily for us,

no one can take Mr. Van Meer's place.

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