:11:13
You see, you asked us to come
and we came. Just like you asked.
:11:18
l'm informed that all you gentlemen
hold considerable quantities of food.
:11:21
-Not very much.
-You want to buy? We want to sell.
:11:25
l'm further informed that
contrary to regulations...
:11:28
...you take advantage of the food shortage,
to sell at outrageous prices.
:11:33
No. Where did you get such an idea?
:11:34
-This isn't what l dictated.
-l'm sorry, Colonel.
:11:38
The Army will not tolerate profiteering
in any form.
:11:42
-Why should you?
-Of course not, Colonel.
:11:44
lt's dishonest.
:11:47
Now, l have invited you here
in order to make a suggestion.
:11:50
lt'll save you a lot of trouble if you sell
all your supplies to the quartermaster.
:11:54
Of course, gladly. But the price.
We want to be fair.
:11:59
-Give them the new official price list.
-Yes, sir.
:12:05
Wheat, 60 piastres, rice, 90 piastres.
:12:09
You call this fair?
:12:10
Under the circumstances,
l consider it generous.
:12:14
Looks all right to me, Colonel.
l'll send in whatever l've got.
:12:18
Just a minute. Your name, please?
:12:21
Smith. Harry Smith, sir.
:12:25
You're very cooperative, Mr. Smith.
:12:27
l believe in being cooperative, Colonel.
May l leave now?
:12:31
You may leave.
:12:37
He was at liberty to refuse my offer.
:12:40
ln which case, l would have been forced
to confiscate his goods.
:12:44
l hope you'll be as wise.
:12:47
Good day.
:12:51
-These are outrageous prices.
-That's all. Good day!