:30:01
The monsignor learned it by heart
when I was his curate.
:30:05
I think I am owed an explanation
:30:07
as to why I am being replaced
as chairman of the building fund.
:30:11
- Now, I'm owed that, eh?
- Yes. Of course you are, Seamus.
:30:19
We just felt that perhaps you, uh...
couldn't take that much of a load.
:30:23
We're very grateful to you, Seamus.
Very grateful indeed.
:30:27
I marvel at your energy, but...
Excuse me.
:30:32
I mean, a man of your years...
:30:35
I'm a year younger
than you are, Your Eminence.
:30:39
Oh, you are, are you?
:30:41
Well, the race is to the swift, huh?
:30:46
We thought Monsignor Fitzgerald
would take over the building fund.
:30:51
I'm not fond of raising money, but I think
it's idiotic to turn that job over to him.
:30:56
- Now, now, now, Seamus.
- His eyes twinkle.
:30:59
You show me a priest whose eyes twinkle
all the time and I'll show you a moron.
:31:03
That's enough, Seamus.
:31:05
But I cannot buy a new furnace,
I cannot buy new desks for the school,
:31:10
I can't even buy insurance for the car
without his permission.
:31:15
What's this we call that, Desmond?
:31:17
- Central purchasing, Your Eminence.
- Ah.
:31:20
I see. Well, I thought
the priority was saving souls.
:31:23
I don't need you to tell me our priorities.
:31:26
When I took over this archdiocese,
it was virtually broke.
:31:30
The banks now lend us money,
due mainly to Monsignor Spellacy here.
:31:34
Well, if he has his way,
there'll be pay toilets in the rectory next.
:31:38
Seamus... I've known you for -
what is it? - 50 years now.
:31:44
And you were always a pain in the neck.
:31:47
Now, you've had your say.
Good afternoon.