:25:00
Wait a minute. I think I see a real person.
:25:07
This box represents my heart.
:25:10
Empty. And empty also are our lives.
:25:14
So let us have a moment of silence
for our Confederate dead.
:25:19
For our country will never be well...
:25:22
if we do not cure the illnesses
within ourselves.
:25:29
Miriam, darling. You were marvelous.
:25:31
You were absolutely terrific.
:25:34
- No joke?
- No joke. Miriam, the part is yours.
:25:40
I don't believe it.
It's the happiest moment of my life.
:25:44
- Rehearsals start Tuesday evening.
- You'll never regret this, Professor.
:25:47
Even though she's supposed to be
pretty, I will make the part believable.
:25:51
Make sure she has a corrected script.
:25:54
I mean, we can use a lot of makeup
and a lot of flattering lights.
:25:58
8:00 sharp.
:26:00
Of course, in my case,
the most flattering lights will be black.
:26:03
Go learn your lines, will you?
:26:09
I think she's so wrong.
:26:12
I would do anything to make you
change your mind.
:26:15
Thanks for the offer,
but the decision's been made.
:26:17
- No one will believe her, David.
- Oh, yes, they will. She is a natural.
:26:20
I would like for you to be her understudy
and perhaps play a small part.
:26:23
What?
:26:24
But I was counting on getting the lead.
:26:27
Heidi, there are no small parts,
only small actors.
:26:30
What's height got to do with it?
Miriam and I are exactly the same size.
:26:35
David! Prof. Tilson.
:26:38
Give it up, sweetums.
The professor wants Miriam to do it.
:26:44
So I'll let her...
:26:46
during the rehearsals.
:26:48
I really want you to come, Herman.
:26:50
When you see this play
you'll see a whole new side of me.
:26:55
Well, you could stop off here
and see the play...
:26:58
and go directly
on to the plumbing convention.