:19:01
...in the magazine field.
- And Dudley Beecham of his finest job.
:19:04
All right. Let's get down to cases.
:19:05
What are you going to say
to the old gentleman?
:19:07
Well, I'll simply say,
"Of course, Mr. Yardley...
:19:10
...there's nothing I'd rather do
than invite this man..."
:19:12
- to spend Christmas on my farm but...
:19:14
Excellent. I knew you'd feel that way.
After all, it's our patriotic duty, isn't it?
:19:18
The poor young man spent
18 days on a raft...
:19:21
...six weeks in a hospital,
and he's never had a real home.
:19:24
You can imagine how much
it'll mean...
:19:26
...to have a homey Christmas
with your wonderful cooking.
:19:28
Naturally, but you see...
:19:30
But your cooking, Mrs. Lane.
I follow your diary faithfully.
:19:33
It is the only thing I ever
do read in my publications.
:19:36
I wouldn't miss it for the world.
:19:38
In October, when you had
breast of guinea hen in Madeira...
:19:41
...that was perfection, Mrs. Lane.
Lucky man, your husband.
:19:45
- Thank you...
- And last June's...
:19:46
...strawberries Chantilly
with rum and egg white.
:19:48
You stiffen the egg white first
before the rum?
:19:51
- Definitely, of course.
- Of course. It's the only way to do it.
:19:54
And your Christmas menu, Mrs. Lane,
that is really magnificent.
:19:57
Roast goose Bernoise
with walnut stuffing...
:19:59
...celery soufflé
and real old-fashioned plum pudding.
:20:02
- It's out of...
- Don't worry. I'll take care of everything.
:20:05
Miss Scott, take this telegram
to Miss Mary Lee...
:20:08
...Navy Hospital, Staten Island.
:20:10
In reply to your letter of the 15th...
:20:12
...Mrs. Lane will be very pleased
to entertain your friend...
:20:15
...Jefferson Jones.
:20:16
Mr. Yardley, there's something
you should know.
:20:18
Yes. What is it?
:20:21
Well, it was just something
that you should know.
:20:23
It's my child, he's been ill
with whooping cough.
:20:26
Whooping cough.
That's not contagious to adults.
:20:29
My grandchild had it.
Not at all serious nowadays.
:20:31
- Mr. Yardley...
- This will be a great story...
:20:33
...for our next issue, Mrs. Lane. "American
Hero Spends Christmas on Perfect Farm."
:20:38
What a boost for circulation. Yes, indeed.
:20:40
I believe I'll arrange a nice little bonus
for you, in recognition of your cooperation.
:20:44
Thank you very much,
but I really couldn't...
:20:47
Now, now, I know you're not doing this
for any mercenary reason.
:20:50
You're a fine American wife and mother,
and we're proud to have you on our staff.
:20:53
- You could use a little bonus, couldn't you?
- Oh, I guess I could.
:20:56
Splendid. Splendid. Allow me
to shake your hand, Mrs. Lane.
:20:59
I don't know how to tell you this, but...