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00:30Oh
00:42Keep your shirt on Bonnie. I'll be with you in a minute. Oh, I feel lucky tonight. Oh boy
00:49You're playing gin rummy with me is exactly like an innocent little lamb walking into a barbershop. Oh, what do you mean?
00:56We're almost even. Oh, I
00:58Got this car pad here. I'm way ahead. Well, you won't be after tonight. How much you want to play for my usual?
01:06How do we stand you owe me four hundred and eighty four thousand dollars?
01:10See how I've been whittling it down a couple of weeks ago. It was more than a million
01:14Oh, you got a little lucky. That's all go on deal cut in the end
01:19You know, I got this terrific card sense. It's practically terrifying
01:24Baxter residents
01:25Is mr. Baxter there, please I
01:30Said is mr. Gloria, will you please turn down the record player?
01:38Is mr. Baxter there? Yeah, he is who wants to speak to him
01:45Who
01:46winters Arnold winters
01:49Please turn down the music of the Bar Association
01:53Someone call from a bar. I think maybe you better call back tomorrow. Mr. Winters when you're feeling better
02:01Why never felt better in my life boy, he's really flying I'll see if mr. Baxter will speak to you. Well, thank you
02:08Thank you very much
02:10Gloria
02:13Honey will you please turn down that music? I'm trying to use the phone. I could hardly hear the woman. Excuse me
02:19Dorothy
02:21Would you like to pay me in cash? Would you like to write a little check? Oh now the game isn't over yet, George
02:26Cut the cards. How do we stand? You owe me exactly?
02:3111 cents
02:33Boy, have you had a run of luck? Mr. B telephone call for you. Thank you. Hazel
02:38Some drunk home from a bar some drunk. Yeah, it must have been a wild place. I could hardly hear him
02:44Who is it Hazel some fella named winters Arnold winters winters Hazel
02:50He's an ex-judge president of the State Bar Association, and I guarantee you he's neither drunk or at a bar
02:55Okay, mr. B. Do you think I ought to apologize you you mean you've said something to him?
03:01No, but he might have heard what I said to Bonnie Oh
03:03Hazel
03:05Good evening judge winners. Oh, good evening. I hope I'm not disturbing you. Mr. Baxter. Oh, no, certainly not sir
03:11No, mrs. Baxter and I are just playing cards
03:15Mm-hmm
03:17Mm-hmm. What do you say? What do you say?
03:20And it's a matter of considerable importance. I wonder if I might drop by
03:24Well this evening if possible, certainly whenever it's convenient
03:2920 minutes fine
03:31Good night judge winners. Did he hear me? I hope not hazel it in sampling
03:37Dorothy
03:38That was certainly a curious phone call what was it George judge winners is coming over here to see me boy
03:45If he heard what I said, all right hazel die. Are you through? Yes, sir. Thanks. You're welcome
03:52You see I hardly know the man. Oh when he was on the bench
03:55I tried a few cases before him, but that's all well
03:57Haven't I heard you speak of him before well, perhaps I support his candidacy for president of the bar Association
04:03Maybe he wants you to do some committee work for him. It's very possible
04:07Well, he'll be here in 20 minutes, we'll know then boy if he heard what I said, huh, I
04:12Guess I better be getting out to the kitchen fine. Bonnie me playing gin rummy
04:18I'm half a million ahead. Oh, we ain't playing for keeps
04:29I just can't seem to keep my mind on the cause. Well, I can
04:33Boy with this hand can I you see I got this tendency to be blunt draw hazel
04:44Chin and just yesterday. I promised mr. B chair. I
04:48Promised mr. B. I'd be tactful bigger up the score figure up the score. Oh, yeah now I've gone and insulted the judge I
04:56Didn't mean to you know, it just seems to come out that way
05:01You owe me eight hundred and twelve thousand eight hundred and twelve thousand. Well, Bonnie you got a terrible card sense
05:09That'll be the judge I might as well get it it will be the judge I'll get it hazel
05:15I'll get it. It's a judge. Yeah, I want to make it up to I said I will get it. Yes, sir. Thank you
05:23Good evening judge waters. What do you think speak of the devil? Huh? Mr. B. Oh for Pete's sake judge. Yeah, I
05:31Judge winters hazel Burke, mr. Byrne
05:34Well, how are you? Mr. Baxter's fine. Thank you. You look wonderful. Well, thank you very much
05:39Hey, so would you take judge wonders hat? Oh sure
05:42While you're talking I'll give it a good brush it what it really needs is a block and oh
05:47I'm sorry
05:49It's all right. My wife has been after me for a month about that. Hey nice. Mr. B. Yes
05:55You know you hear people say sober as a judge. He ain't
05:59Over Pete's sake hazel
06:02Would you do me a little favor? You want me to go to a movie?
06:05Would you go out into the kitchen and make a pot of coffee and don't you come back until that coffee is ready to be?
06:10Served now, would you do that little favor for a rapidly aging man? Yes, I would
06:13Hazel if you come back in an instant, I will not be responsible for my actions. Okay, mr. B. I'll make it in the percolator
06:27Well, I'm sure you two are wondering why I'm here so I'm gonna get right down to business
06:31Oh, well, excuse me. I have some so if you were if you don't mind, mr. Baxter, would you stay please?
06:37You know what? What I'm about to ask is
06:39Would you stay please, you know, uh what I'm about to ask may require a decision
06:45But I think you and your husband will want to make jointly. Oh
06:51Now mr. Baxter, you no doubt know judge Berrington of the municipal court. Oh, yes. Yes
06:57Hasn't he been ill? Yes quite ill his doctor suggested a warmer climate
07:02So judge Barrington has resigned from the bench affected the first of next month. I'm sorry to hear that. He's a very good man
07:08Yes, he certainly is
07:10Now there was a year and a half to go on judge Barrington's term of office
07:14Someone will have to be appointed to replace him
07:17How do you want to brown?
07:20Please don't interrupt the governor contacted the Bar Association
07:24Asking us to recommend three qualified men the nominating committee met this afternoon prepared a list
07:31Your name is at the head of it
07:33Oh George, oh boy, that's terrific. He's one of the smartest fellow hazel, please
07:38Now, would you be willing to accept an interim appointment as a municipal court judge?
07:45Wow, I
07:48Don't know it's certainly very flattering. Yeah, I would have to consider my business and have time to think it over and
07:56Discuss it with my family. I feel so proud. I'm crying
08:00Hazel I haven't even come to a decision a judge in the family. Let's see. Would you mind pouring the coffee?
08:06I gotta go get a hanging
08:09You go right ahead Hazel
08:12Well, she's certainly on your side. Yes. She is that
08:16Of course you realize the final choice is up to the governor. No, of course
08:21We just want to make sure that the men we recommend would be willing to accept the post if it were offered. I
08:27understand
08:29Will you give me 24 hours to think it over?
08:32Certainly certainly
08:34And now a good many years ago. I was in your position
08:37It is a difficult decision to make
08:41Well, it will be if the governor appoints him what do you mean if you said yourself there were three men recommend Oh
08:47Bonnie for Pete's sake what chance does anybody else have with?
08:50Mr. B's name head in the list the governor will just take one look at his name and stop reading
08:55You start your cards Hazel, oh I can see him up there on the bench now
08:58Did you ever notice what a noble head? Mr. B has when he says overruled everybody will applaud draw Hazel
09:06Can't wait to tell it to Rosie. She's so stuck up about working for a doctor
09:11You ought to catch her at the supermarket. It's the doctor this and the doctor that oh boy
09:16Wait, I see it Hazel. Can we please play cards? We're playing
09:21Jen
09:23For crying out loud
09:31Well, naturally I'll have to give up my law practice and that's something it's taken many years to build
09:38What will give you the most satisfaction George that's the important thing well Dorothy, you know how I feel about law
09:44I guess in the back of my mind. I have always hoped that someday I would be a judge
09:49Traffic tickets
09:51Certainly not
09:52Well, if you always hope to be a judge that settles it, don't it?
09:55Well, I've always thought of it in terms of when I reach my 50s or 60s not now
09:59Well, it's quite a compliment for you to be considered at your age
10:04Yes, I suppose it is but there are other considerations too for one thing. It'll mean quite a loss of income
10:11I'd take a pay cut. Well, thank you Hazel, but I don't think that'll be necessary. I could cut down on the shopping
10:16Well that might be necessary
10:19Then there's another thing to keep in mind
10:20This is only an interim appointment in a year and a half. I will have to be reelected
10:25Well, why did that other judge quit for reasons of health Hazel his doctor recommended a warmer climate?
10:30Oh them robes and judges. Where are they pretty warm? Oh, no. No, no, very lightweight. Well, then I take it all back
10:37Mr. B. I don't think you ought to do it. Hey, so why not?
10:41Well, you take cold so easy. Are you gonna wear those robes and sit around in your underwear?
10:46Hazel judges don't sit around in their underwear. They got their pants on. Of course. They have their pants on
10:53Oh, well, it's okay. Then. I think you ought to do it. Oh
10:57Boy, if it were only that simple, well, why not because it means changing my entire life
11:04Anyway, at least I'm going to sleep on it
11:07It's 815 now. Don't you think we better all turn in?
11:10Boy, I'm just on pins and needles. He slept on it. He had his breakfast on it
11:15Now he's in the den brooding on it. He ain't said a single word
11:18Do you think he'll say yes this morning when he came down? I said to him kind of subtle. I good morning judge
11:25He just glared at me with them piercing eyes of his and said scramble eggs, please. It's so darn frustrating
11:31Well, hey look I have to get on with my route. You need anything? No, we got all the bread wings
11:37Wait a minute. Hey, listen, give me a package of them sweet rolls. Maybe I can get to him if I butter up is sweet, too
11:47I brought you some sweet roll and coffee. Mr. B. Thank you Hazel
11:55You know usually by this time I'm through with my marketing no, but today I'm just hanging around the house
12:02waiting
12:03hmm
12:05Hmm you're still thinking mr. B
12:11Yes, yes I am Hazel you wouldn't like to talk it over with somebody
12:18No, I don't think so I think I could make up my own mind Oh
12:23As a matter of fact, I think I already have what would you tell Dorothy to come in here? I sure
12:36Mr. B's made up his mind. He wants you to come in so we can tell us all together
12:40You want to run my rabbits? Oh, no, I'm not superstitious. I'll just knock on wood
12:46Well George
12:48Ready for anything. Oh, whatever you decide fine with me. Yeah, me too. Except I think you'd be crazy if you have it
12:54All right, Hazel. I've decided to tell judge winners. I will accept the appointment if it's offered me
12:59Oh
13:05Boy I couldn't be any happier if you was well, I'm gonna go do the market before everything gets picked over
13:16When are you going to tell judge winners right now
13:20You know something I'm proud to be married to you
13:25You know what Dorothy? I?
13:27Feel very fortunate
13:29Hello judge winners
13:31George Baxter speaking. I'm calling to give you my answer
13:35If the appointment is offered me, I'll be very happy to accept it. Well, thank you. Mr. Baxter
13:41I was hoping you'd come to that decision
13:43Now as soon as I hear from the other men on the list, I will forward it on to the governor
13:47Oh and naturally to avoid any embarrassment for any of the parties concerned
13:52I am asking each one of you to keep this in strictest confidence. I understand. I won't say a word
13:59And the reason it's happening when he's so young is because he has such a terrific brain
14:04We always knew it in the family. See you later Murray
14:09Hi Murr
14:11Do you know what Hazel bird just told me you mean about judge Baxter I heard him telling Barbara in the candy store
14:19My job sure the governor appointed him. Well, Joe, I'll pick up the shoes next week. Don't be ready
14:26Castle did you hear about mr. B? The governor appointed a judge of the municipal court. Oh, that's wonderful
14:33Please give him my congratulations. I will oh, there's Rosie boy if I've been looking for her. Excuse me, Miss Cather Rosie Rosie
14:41No, not that one. The doctor likes him thicker than that about an inch and a half. I'll cut one for you
14:47I
14:51Was wondering if I'd bump into you I'm here every day Hazel the doctor likes things to be fresh
14:56Oh sure when it comes to me. Well, the doctor insists upon the very best
15:01I'm having Dan cut a steak special the doctor likes his steaks about an inch and a half thick
15:06Oh, how does he like them cook the doctor likes his steak medium? Oh, that's funny
15:11How different people say
15:13Now take the judge for instance the judge likes his steak rare judge. Yeah, what's new Rosie?
15:21Judge, yeah, ain't you hurt? Oh, I thought it was all over town. The governor's appointing mr. B
15:27Judge of the municipal court
15:34And so
15:36Congratulations judge
15:38Well, I haven't even been appointed yet, where did you hear that but Hazel I saw her down the street about a half an hour
15:44Ago, have you told anybody else? Well, no, sir. Mr. Baxter. Well good. Please don't Barney because it's very important
15:50Well anything you say mr. Baxter, I won't say anything. Goodbye. Thank you
15:56Dorothy Dorothy
15:59Hazel has told Barney. I'm already a judge. Oh, no. Oh, yes
16:05That woman has a genius for causing trouble
16:08Hello
16:11Hello Carl you old bandit, how's
16:14Where did you hear that?
16:16Well, where did you made here it?
16:19Well, Hazel has no right to repeat such a story because it's absolutely not true
16:24Carl
16:25Please will you not repeat it to a soul?
16:28Thank you
16:30Carl Fletcher. Yes. Well, he won't repeat it George
16:33He's probably told everybody in the neighborhood and and one person outside the family is too many
16:40Mr. Baxter, yes, sir. My name is Frank Olson. I'm a reporter on the Sentinel. Oh, no
16:46My editor sent me over here to check on a rumor that you've been appointed to the municipal. I don't look look, please
16:50Please there's absolutely no truth to the rumor none whatsoever. I'm sorry. Good day. Thank You. Mr. Baxter
16:57Well
16:59That settles it
17:01What are you going to do George? I'm gonna call judge winners and have him withdraw my name. Oh, darling
17:06No, I have no choice. And when Hazel gets back, I'm going to give her a talking to she'll never forget
17:11I may even fire. I know you're angry with her George
17:14But she just made the mistake because she's so proud of you Dorothy. She's repeated family affairs outside the family
17:22There she is and for once I'm going to call judge winners and have him withdraw my name
17:27For once I'm going to talk to her before I cool down
17:30George
17:31George don't do anything hasty if there was ever a time that called for hasty action
17:36This is it and I don't want you interfering
17:47I don't mind the walk. What's this?
17:50Like a man
17:55It's a gavel for Pete's sake now before you start thanking me
17:59I want to say something Hazel just a minute
18:01You know how I feel about Missy here and little Harold when he gets a good report card
18:06I go all the town bragging about it. I'm awful Hazel, please
18:11I want to talk to you, but it ain't so easy for me to let you know how I feel about you
18:15Mr. B, but you got your little
18:18Peculiarities and maybe I got some too, but I love you. Mr. B
18:26Just like you was a kid brother or something so I've been going all over town bragging about you being a judge
18:37You like the gavel
18:40Yeah, yes, it's a beauty I'll show you how to use it, you know, you don't bang it
18:45You just give it a little taps like that. Oh, I'll tell you something funny
18:49Once I was presiding at a meeting of them sunshine girls, you know, and I didn't have any gavel
18:54So I was using a croquet mallet
18:57Couple of the girls got in an argument
19:00And I was banging for honor and I knocked a leaf out of the dining room table
19:07Ain't that a juicy
19:15Thank me, oh
19:18I do. Thank you Hazel, but I
19:21Have to tell you something
19:25I'm not going to be a judge
19:28I'm going to call judge winners and tell him that I I can't accept the appointment. Oh for Pete's sake. Why not?
19:38Because it
19:40Because I'm not in a position right now financially it
19:44This is still a mortgage on the house and I have Harold's college fund to think about. Oh
19:52Oh, no, no, you keep it you'll be a judge still someday you might even get on the Supreme Court
20:00Thank you
20:05You know, I I think I'll keep that on my desk it's a good luck piece
20:13Poor mr. B. He's awful disappointed. It happened to turn it down, ain't he? Yes, he is after dinner
20:19I'll play him a little gin rummy. Cheer him up. Well, we'll see if he's in the mood
20:25George wait a minute. Yes
20:29Thank you
20:32What else can I do he's a nice one. Oh your chance will come again. Oh sure
20:37Why I'm too young to be a judge. I told you that I'm barely out of college
20:42Stripling a child toddler in the field of jurisprudence
20:52How long we've been together now, mr. B almost 10 years
20:57Almost hazel in all that time. I ain't never been prouder of you than I am right this minute
21:03Well, thank you
21:06Giving up your chances of being a judge just on account of the house and little Harold boy
21:11That was a terrific thing to do. Thank you
21:15Deep down inside you're probably down in the dumps, but you never know it that takes a lot of character
21:23Hazel shall we just forget about it?
21:25Well, I just wanted to give you one little thought to cheer you up, you know being a judge ain't all gravy
21:31And besides you got such a restless nature you probably wouldn't like sitting still so long anyway
21:37All right, hazel. Shall we just play cards? It's your draw
21:45Jen
22:00Oh
22:30You