The Shop Around the Corner Page #4

It's out of the question.

- But...

- I have no time. I'm very busy.

I'm very sorry.

I'm afraid you're just wasting your time.

But I've got to have a job.

- Mr. Kralik.

- Just a moment, Mr. Matuschek.

- Have you tried Baum's Department Store?

- Every entrance.

I don't know what to tell you.

Maybe after inventory.

- When will that be?

- In a week or so.

- Kralik!

- Just a minute, Mr. Matuschek.

Please, may I leave my address?

If we need anybody, you'll be the first.

My name is Klara Novak, Duna Street, 42.

And if you need me in a hurry,

you can phone 246-422.

It's the grocery store downstairs.

Ask for Johanna,

and tell her you have a message for Klara.

"Business message for Klara."

Yes, I have that.

- Yes, Mr. Matuschek?

- Close the door.

Why did you put me in that situation

in front of the whole shop?

I'm very sorry, sir, but it was not my fault.

- Whose fault was it? Mine?

- Yes.

What's the matter with you, Kralik?

You're my oldest employee.

I do everything I can

to show my appreciation.

I ask you to my house.

- I'm very grateful, sir.

- You have a funny way of showing it.

You know how much

I value your judgment...

...and on every occasion you contradict me.

Whatever I say, you say, "no."

From now on, I say, "yes."

Yes, Mr. Matuschek. Yes, Mr. Matuschek.

Certainly, Mr. Matuschek.

Yes, Mr. Matuschek.

- That was a nice party last night.

- Yes, Mr. Matuschek.

- Yes, I had a lot of fun, didn't you?

- Yes.

I'm glad you enjoyed yourself so much.

That little poem that you wrote

in Mrs. Matuschek's guest book...

...did you make that up yourself?

It's sort of half and half.

- How do you mean?

- Half Shakespeare and half me.

I just changed the lines around

to suit the occasion.

I made that last line rhyme

with Matuschek, that's all.

- Mrs. Matuschek liked it very much.

- Thank you.

You made a fine impression on her.

Mrs. Matuschek thinks a lot of you.

And you know,

I think a lot of Mrs. Matuschek.

- Mr. Matuschek?

- Yes?

I've found a customer for the cigarette box.

What price shall I quote?

Well, let me see.

It costs us 2.85,

and I think we get five percent...

Let me take care of this, Mr. Matuschek.

Look, there's no use waiting now.

Believe me.

If there's an opening, you'll be the first.

Just a moment.

Tell me, would you buy a box like this?

Mr. Matuschek,

I couldn't buy anything at the moment.

No, I want your opinion.

Your honest opinion.

Now, don't let me influence you.

I just want your opinion.

Do you like this box?

Yes, I do. I think it's lovely.

Yes. Why?

Why?

I think it's romantic.

What's romantic about it?

Well, cigarettes and music, I don't know.

It makes me think of moonlight and...

Rate this script:5.0 / 1 vote