The Shop Around the Corner Page #5

...cigarettes and music.

- There's the woman's point of view.

- Yes, Mr. Matuschek.

- Mr. Matuschek.

- Yes, Miss...

Novak.

- How much are you selling it for?

- Let me see. 4.25.

4.25?

Yes, 4.25.

That's a bargain! That's a real bargain!

Good morning, madam.

It's a lovely box, isn't it?

Oh, yes. It's a candy box, isn't it?

Yes, madam, a candy box,

and I should say, a very unusual one.

May I open it for you?

Yes, madam. That's Ochi Tchornya.

It's a very popular classic.

No, that would never do.

Where do people get ideas like that?

Imagine, every time you take

a piece of candy...

...you have to listen to that song.

I couldn't buy a thing like that. Too silly.

I know just what you mean, madam.

Yet some customers like it

for the very thing you object to.

We've sold quite a few.

- Really?

- Yes, madam.

There's no denying that we all have

a weakness for candy.

I don't mean to say anything

against candy.

No, I only mean that sometimes

we are inclined to overdo it a little.

I suppose so.

Madam, have you any idea

how many pieces of candy you eat a day?

No, I never gave it a thought.

We pick up a piece of candy

absent-mindedly...

...and then we take another piece.

Before we know it,

we've gained a few pounds.

That's when our troubles begin.

Massages, electric cabinets.

I know it.

Now, this little box makes you

candy-conscious.

That's what we designed it for.

Every time you open it,

the little tinkling song is a message to you.

"Too much candy, now be careful."

How much is it?

It's 5.50, reduced from 6.95.

It's a real bargain.

- I'll take it.

- Thank you, madam.

What do you say now?

I think people who like to smoke candy

and listen to cigarettes will love it.

Don't let me influence you.

I want your opinion, your honest opinion,

that's all I want.

- Good morning.

- Good morning, sir.

- 'Morning.

- Good morning, Kralik.

I've got a big dinner date tonight.

- With the boss?

- No, he never invites me anymore.

How do you figure him out, anyway?

I give up. It's certainly very difficult

to get along with him these days.

He never talks to me anymore.

I hope he's feeling more cheerful today.

He better,

because I'm going to ask him for a raise.

A raise?

Do you mind

if I ask you a personal question?

- No, go ahead.

- It's confidential.

Yes, sure.

Suppose that a fellow like me

wants to get married.

That's wonderful! That's the best thing

that could happen. Who's the girl?

Wait a minute.

What did I say? I said, "suppose."

I said, "a fellow like me." I didn't say me.

How much does it cost you to live,

you and Mrs. Pirovitch?

- Leaving out the children.

- Why fool yourself?

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