Vote for Huggett Page #4

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Why, without a cultural centre,

the body politic is without a soul,

and the spirit is denied a chance to develop.

And we mustn't forget

the principles of democracy.

This is a country in which

all ideas should be allowed to flourish freely.

Jolly good, old boy, but... don't overdo it.

Sorry, Uncle, but I get carried away.

You know, I often think of Lincoln's words:

government for the people, by the pe...

Yes, yes, yes. Now, we're going to go

about this business in a fully democratic way.

I'm going to make a proposition to you.

As Chairman of the Independents,

I'm going to nominate you tomorrow

for the Riverside by-election.

- Me?

- Yes, you.

And when you're on the council, you can fight

for the community centre. What do you say?

Well, I don't know what to say.

The proposition appeals to me.

It appeals to my best instincts, but... well...

there's one thing that worries me, Uncle.

Oh? What's that?

Well, if I accept - and I feel I shall -

I must never let my personal ambitions,

or the vested interests of my friends,

blind me in the prosecution of my political faith,

or the furtherance of my country's interests.

Furtherance of my country's interests. Yes.

Well, I'm very glad to hear it, but for the moment,

just concentrate on my community centre.

Yes, I will. Thank you very much, Uncle.

Er... Oh, by the way...

Yes?

What exactly is a community centre?

Very attractive, if you don't mind my saying so.

Oh, you made me jump. I thought you'd gone.

No. In fact, I want to ask you something.

It won't take long, will it? I've got a date.

In that case, let me drive you home.

We can talk in the car.

- Oh, I don't want to take you out of your way.

- I don't mind being taken out of my way.

By some people. Come on.

Oh, it's you, Susan.

Why don't you use your key?

- Mother, this is Mr Lever.

- How do you do?

Pleased to meet you, I'm sure.

- (Whispers) Anything wrong?

- No, he wants to talk to Dad.

- Oh, why don't you come in?

- Oh, so sorry.

- If you'll wait in here, I'll call my husband.

- Thank you, Mrs Huggett.

Well, good night, Mr Lever,

and thank you for the lift.

Good night, Susan.

Perhaps we'll try it again sometime.

- Come on.

- No!

- It's Mr Lever.

- Well, what does he want to see me for?

I don't know. He didn't say.

You haven't been up to anything, have you?

Well, what can I get up to?

Me, a married man with three kids.

Well, I don't know.

You've been playing a lot of snooker lately.

Ah, hello, Mr Huggett.

- Delighted to meet you.

- Same here, sir.

I've brought Susan home in my car, so I took

the opportunity of dropping in. You don't mind?

No, of course not. Well, er... yes.

- Well, er...

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