Bewitched (1964–1972): Season 2, Episode 12 - A Strange Little Visitor - full transcript
Samantha receives an unexpected visit from her old friends, the Brockens, who would like Samantha to sit with their ten year old son, Merle, overnight. Samantha is a little wary to do so if only because Merle is a warlock who is just honing his powers, and she doesn't want to disrupt Darrin's mortal life by any further witchcraft. But Samantha agrees on the condition that Merle not use his powers while at the house, despite Merle needing to do his "homework", namely practicing his spells and incantations. Merle ends up being a very polite boy around Darrin, although in a slightly odd way. Half way through Merle's visit, Darrin does learn of Merle being a warlock after he catches Merle in the act. With that information out in the open, Samantha and Darrin can guide Merle in a more straightforward manner, including Darrin issuing the directive of no witchcraft whatsoever. Darrin may change his mind about Merle using his witchcraft when a burglar breaks into the house looking to steal the expensive necklace he knows Darrin is keeping for Larry. But convincing Merle of that change of heart for their personal safety may not be an easy task.
Hey, Abner.
Abner, come here quick.
How about that?
Kind of funny, people like that
going into the Stephens' house.
- They look normal to me.
- That's what's funny about it.
Wally, Margaret. What a surprise.
How are you, Samantha?
Wally, what a silly question.
Need you ask?
Oh, hey, congratulations!
Oh, thank you. We're very happy
about it. Do come in.
Don't tell me this is Merle.
Yeah, it's me. How I've grown, right?
Right. Sit down, sit down.
Why don't you have some coffee.
No. We'd love to,
but we're really in a terrible hurry.
No, no. I haven't seen you for ages.
Merle, would you like some cake?
Gee, yeah. Do you have chocolate?
Kitchen's right in there.
Just help yourself.
- Well, he did that very well.
- He's learning.
Too bad you don't
like chocolate, Merle.
It's delicious.
What brings you to this part
of the world?
Didn't Endora tell you?
- Tell me what?
- Oh, great.
What's the matter?
Well, Wally and I have to attend
an important conclave in London.
All our usual sitters fell through,
and we didn't know what to do. So...
Well, luckily, we bumped
into Endora.
We'd never have thought of asking
you, but she said you wouldn't mind.
- Mind what?
- She said you wouldn't mind...
taking care of Merle
while we were gone.
Oh, it isn't that. It's...
It's my husband.
- He doesn't like kids?
- Oh, no. No, no. He loves them.
It's just that, well, Darrin's had
some rather nasty experiences...
with my friends and relatives...
and he's been working
so hard lately, I hate to...
Well, he's mortal, you know.
- Yes, Endora told us.
- Oh, that shouldn't be a problem.
Merle can pass for a mortal.
Can't you, Merle?
- Sure.
- Will you promise not to do...
- any magic in front of Mr. Stephens?
- Okay.
Well, in that case, I...
I guess it's all right.
Thanks, Samantha.
I'm sure he'll be no trouble.
He's got a lot of studying to do.
What are you working on now,
Merle?
- Elementary spells and incantations.
- You're not to help him, Samantha.
Oh, don't worry. I won't.
Well, thanks again, Samantha.
We really appreciate it.
And you behave yourself...
and do everything
Mr. And Mrs. Stephens tells you.
Give Mother a kiss.
Mom...
Well, we'd better take off.
See you tomorrow.
- So long, Mom. So long, Dad.
- Have a good time.
All right, Merle.
I'll show you your room.
That's Gladys Kravitz.
Hey, can you see through walls?
I can't seem to get the hang of it.
No magic involved, Merle.
I just know from the knock...
and the timing.
Oh, hi, Mrs. Kravitz.
What a surprise.
I came over for a snoop of...
A scoop of sugar.
I hope I'm not disturbing you.
No, no.
- Oh, hi, young man.
- Hi.
This is Merle. He's come
to spend a day or two.
Did your parents bring you?
I'd be pleased to meet them.
- They've already left.
- Oh, they couldn't. I was watching.
I mean, you sure
they're not still here?
- Positive.
- They went through the roof.
- They went through the roof?
- Would you like your sugar?
No.
No. No, I've got plenty at home,
thanks.
Hey, she's pretty weird,
even for a mortal.
- Oh, no, Larry. You paid last Saturday.
- No, no. You did.
No, I'm sure you did, Larry.
All right, I'll toss you for it.
Loser pays.
- Okay.
- All right, call it.
Heads.
I don't see it. It must have rolled
under the bar.
Well, it was your 50 cents,
so I'll pay.
What time do you want us
there tomorrow night?
About 8:30. Louise is getting
a little touchy about her birthday...
but she always likes
to see you and Sam.
I guess this is yours.
Thanks.
It was heads.
Thanks.
Oh, I want to show you the necklace
I got for Louise's birthday.
Hey, that's beautiful.
She know about it?
No, I just got it today, so she hasn't
had a chance to find it.
You know, she always
snoops around.
So that by the time I give her
her present, it's never a surprise.
I've got it. Darrin...
would you keep this for me
until tomorrow night?
- I'll be glad to.
- Thank you.
- Anybody home?
- Yeah.
Hi. I'm Merle Brocken, Mr. Stephens.
- Well, glad to know you, Merle.
- Hi, darling.
- I see the two of you've met.
- Yes.
- Merle's gonna be with us for a while.
- He is?
His parents had
to go away overnight...
and they wanted to know
if Merle could stay here, okay?
Fine. New family
in the neighbourhood?
- You might say that.
- I did say that.
So you did.
Merle, why don't you run outside
and play for a while.
You mean, you want me
to have fun?
- Yeah, that's the general idea.
- Whatever you say, Mrs. Stephens.
It's a pity he didn't bring
any toys with him.
Seems like a nice kid.
- What's that?
- It's a necklace Larry bought...
for Louise's birthday. He asked me
to keep it for him till tomorrow.
Honey.
You sure you don't mind
Merle's being here?
Why should I mind?
Seems like a nice, normal little boy.
- Hey, sonny.
- Yes, ma'am?
Water just came out your ears.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Well, how do you explain that?
- I was in swimming yesterday.
- I see.
Do you like staying
with the Stephens?
Oh, they're real nice people.
Did you notice anything
strange about them?
No. Excuse me.
I'm supposed to be having fun.
- Hi, Merle. You weren't out very long.
- There wasn't anybody to play with.
Well, you want to play catch
with me?
I don't know how.
- Didn't your father ever teach you?
- No. He's travelling all the time.
Come on. I think I can make a ball
player out of you before supper.
See? Pops right in there.
Don't be afraid to throw
the ball just as hard as you can.
I'm sure you'll catch on pretty quick.
Well, let's toss it around a bit.
Bat there.
Why don't you stand over here,
and I'll go on down the road a piece.
Okay, it's coming in.
Good catch. Okay, now, let's have it.
Burn one in, Merle. Burn one in.
Let's have it. Let me have it.
Let me have it.
Did you say you...?
You never played before?
That's right, Mr. Stephens.
But it's not so hard to do.
Well, let's see how you can do with
the bat. Why don't you pick it up...
- and I'll pitch you a few.
- Okay, Mr. Stephens.
Now, don't be disappointed
if you miss the first couple, okay?
You set?
Here you go.
Is that what you wanted me
to do, Mr. Stephens?
Did you ever think
about being a ball player?
No. What for?
A lot of kids dream about being
in the major leagues. You could be.
I suppose so,
but I don't really wanna be.
- What do you want to do?
- I wanna be like my father.
Well, I can't argue with that.
Abner! Abner!
The kid from across the street
broke our window with his baseball!
Abner! Abner!
- Is this the one he broke?
- I saw it with my own eyes!
Gladys, you must have
your contact lenses reversed.
What are you reading, Merle?
That book about space travel
you had on the shelf.
The one over there,
where you hid the necklace.
I didn't know that was a funny book.
Oh, it's not meant to be, but it is.
Look at this one.
Oh, boy.
- Eat your dinner.
- No, thanks. I don't like meat loaf.
Unfortunately, Merle,
this is not a restaurant...
and meat loaf is all
we have on the menu tonight.
- I didn't think it was a restaurant, sir.
- Well, put the book aside and eat.
This is a dining room,
not a library.
I didn't think it was
a library either, sir.
In this house, when someone
reads, they read in the other room.
Yes, sir. Thank you very much.
That's a very hard boy to criticize.
He's so polite.
- I wouldn't criticize him, darling.
- Why not?
Well...
Honey, a little constructive criticism
never hurt anyone.
Well, he's only gonna
be here overnight.
Sam, that's not the point.
While he is here, I expect him...
to behave like any other
well-mannered boy.
He's very well-mannered.
Finish your dinner
and forget about it.
Right.
Mama. Mama.
I got it! I got it!
- Hi, Merle.
- Hi, Mr. Stephens.
Merle, I'd like to have
a little talk with you.
You know, it's through
the little things in life...
that we learn about the big things.
Now take, for instance,
that meat loaf.
- Merle, what's that?
- It's really a hairbrush.
Let's not have any games, Merle.
I happen to know you didn't
bring any toys with you.
Now, did you just happen to find
that in some other boy's yard?
No! It's mine.
Merle, I'm sure you think it's yours.
But until I'm sure...
I'd better take charge of it.
What happened?
He tried to take my fire truck
that I made out of a hairbrush.
- So I stopped him.
- Is he a...?
Yes.
A plain, simple, ordinary,
everyday little warlock.
A warlock?
Sam, why didn't you tell me?
- I didn't wanna make you nervous.
- Fine. Next time, just blurt it out, huh?
It was an emergency.
I wouldn't ordinarily have done this...
without asking first.
But it's only overnight,
I didn't expect any trouble.
I like surprises as much
as the next fellow...
I am furious with you.
You promised, no witchcraft.
First you misbehaved at the table,
and then here.
Misbehaved?
He darn near electrocuted me.
Well, he tried to take my fire engine,
and I don't like meat loaf.
March.
March!
Come on, darling.
Eat.
First time I ever saw a meat loaf
with strawberry and whipped cream.
Merle.
Meat loaf.
That's right. Next stop, spinach.
The whole plateful.
I think you're outclassed, Merle.
Don't you dare.
Let me remind you, young man...
that I am older
and more experienced than you.
And anything you can do,
I can do an awful lot better.
Okay, I give up.
And I want you to promise, no more
witchcraft while you're in this house.
- Gee whiz.
- You heard me.
But as long as he knows,
what's the difference?
That's it, Merle.
Okay. But what about my fire engine?
Do I get to keep it?
Darrin will decide
whether you keep it or not.
Why him? Who's he?
He is my husband and the master
of this house, that's who.
Why don't you try
a little smile, Merle.
Stop!
Put up your hands, or I'll shout...
Or I'll shoot!
Now what?
- Now, where's the necklace?
- I can't tell you.
It belongs to my boss.
It's a present for his wife.
Tell me where it is and let me
get out of here. I'm getting nervous.
Hi.
Hi, Mr. Stephens.
I thought I heard
you talking down here.
All right, all right. What's the idea,
sneaking up behind me like that?
Hey, are you a burglar? I bet you
came for that necklace in here.
Yeah, kid. That's right.
You know where it is?
Sure.
Come on, Merle. Let him have it!
You know what I mean.
Gee, I'd like to, but I really promised
Mrs. Stephens I wouldn't.
Don't you remember?
Well, here it is.
- Thanks for your cooperation.
- You're welcome.
I'm sorry, Mr. Stephens,
but I gave my word.
Thanks, kid.
Okay, so you got the necklace.
Why don't you take the fire engine.
You're probably mean enough to.
You know, you're right. I am.
And my nephew has got
a birthday coming up.
Leave it alone, it's mine.
- Knock it off, kid.
- Don't you touch it. I'm warning you.
Stop!
Stop!
Help!
Stop it! Stop it!
Stop it! Stop it!
Help! Somebody help me! Police!
Police!
I would've gotten away, but I was
surrounded by that fire truck.
I heard it with my own ears.
Kept chasing me,
squirting water at me.
That's right.
- That's the way it is with fire trucks.
- What do you mean?
Look, come on, buddy. You can tell
your story to the sergeant.
You'll brighten up
the whole night for him.
Good night.
I'm sorry I broke my promise,
Mrs. Stephens.
Well, that's all right, Merle.
I'm glad you did.
I bet this is the first time a burglar
was ever captured by a hairbrush.
That's right.
A hairbrush? What hairbrush?
I never saw a hairbrush.
It was a fire truck.
What are you talking about?
This is the silliest thing
I ever heard of. A hairbrush?
Samantha, I'll get you a new
hairbrush to replace that one.
Don't bother. It was a pleasure
having Merle.
It was very educational.
Did he behave himself?
He was just fine.
Well, let's go, Walter.
I'm anxious to get home.
Hi there. Hi. Hello, Merle.
Are these your parents?
I'm Gladys Kravitz
from across the street.
You ought to have
Merle's ears looked at.
He's been having trouble with them.
Honestly. I was so excited
after what happened last night...
I couldn't sleep another wink.
People say, " How can you live
in that dull neighbourhood?"
But I don't think it's dull at all.
You folks should have...
Hey! Where are they?
Where'd they go?
They were here just a second ago.
They walked down the street
and then went around the corner...
while you were talking,
Mrs. Kravitz.
Well, I wasn't talking that long.
Was I? Was I?
Or was I?
Well, I guess I was. I...
Come on in the house, Mrs. Kravitz.
I'll give you a scoop of sugar.
Abner, come here quick.
How about that?
Kind of funny, people like that
going into the Stephens' house.
- They look normal to me.
- That's what's funny about it.
Wally, Margaret. What a surprise.
How are you, Samantha?
Wally, what a silly question.
Need you ask?
Oh, hey, congratulations!
Oh, thank you. We're very happy
about it. Do come in.
Don't tell me this is Merle.
Yeah, it's me. How I've grown, right?
Right. Sit down, sit down.
Why don't you have some coffee.
No. We'd love to,
but we're really in a terrible hurry.
No, no. I haven't seen you for ages.
Merle, would you like some cake?
Gee, yeah. Do you have chocolate?
Kitchen's right in there.
Just help yourself.
- Well, he did that very well.
- He's learning.
Too bad you don't
like chocolate, Merle.
It's delicious.
What brings you to this part
of the world?
Didn't Endora tell you?
- Tell me what?
- Oh, great.
What's the matter?
Well, Wally and I have to attend
an important conclave in London.
All our usual sitters fell through,
and we didn't know what to do. So...
Well, luckily, we bumped
into Endora.
We'd never have thought of asking
you, but she said you wouldn't mind.
- Mind what?
- She said you wouldn't mind...
taking care of Merle
while we were gone.
Oh, it isn't that. It's...
It's my husband.
- He doesn't like kids?
- Oh, no. No, no. He loves them.
It's just that, well, Darrin's had
some rather nasty experiences...
with my friends and relatives...
and he's been working
so hard lately, I hate to...
Well, he's mortal, you know.
- Yes, Endora told us.
- Oh, that shouldn't be a problem.
Merle can pass for a mortal.
Can't you, Merle?
- Sure.
- Will you promise not to do...
- any magic in front of Mr. Stephens?
- Okay.
Well, in that case, I...
I guess it's all right.
Thanks, Samantha.
I'm sure he'll be no trouble.
He's got a lot of studying to do.
What are you working on now,
Merle?
- Elementary spells and incantations.
- You're not to help him, Samantha.
Oh, don't worry. I won't.
Well, thanks again, Samantha.
We really appreciate it.
And you behave yourself...
and do everything
Mr. And Mrs. Stephens tells you.
Give Mother a kiss.
Mom...
Well, we'd better take off.
See you tomorrow.
- So long, Mom. So long, Dad.
- Have a good time.
All right, Merle.
I'll show you your room.
That's Gladys Kravitz.
Hey, can you see through walls?
I can't seem to get the hang of it.
No magic involved, Merle.
I just know from the knock...
and the timing.
Oh, hi, Mrs. Kravitz.
What a surprise.
I came over for a snoop of...
A scoop of sugar.
I hope I'm not disturbing you.
No, no.
- Oh, hi, young man.
- Hi.
This is Merle. He's come
to spend a day or two.
Did your parents bring you?
I'd be pleased to meet them.
- They've already left.
- Oh, they couldn't. I was watching.
I mean, you sure
they're not still here?
- Positive.
- They went through the roof.
- They went through the roof?
- Would you like your sugar?
No.
No. No, I've got plenty at home,
thanks.
Hey, she's pretty weird,
even for a mortal.
- Oh, no, Larry. You paid last Saturday.
- No, no. You did.
No, I'm sure you did, Larry.
All right, I'll toss you for it.
Loser pays.
- Okay.
- All right, call it.
Heads.
I don't see it. It must have rolled
under the bar.
Well, it was your 50 cents,
so I'll pay.
What time do you want us
there tomorrow night?
About 8:30. Louise is getting
a little touchy about her birthday...
but she always likes
to see you and Sam.
I guess this is yours.
Thanks.
It was heads.
Thanks.
Oh, I want to show you the necklace
I got for Louise's birthday.
Hey, that's beautiful.
She know about it?
No, I just got it today, so she hasn't
had a chance to find it.
You know, she always
snoops around.
So that by the time I give her
her present, it's never a surprise.
I've got it. Darrin...
would you keep this for me
until tomorrow night?
- I'll be glad to.
- Thank you.
- Anybody home?
- Yeah.
Hi. I'm Merle Brocken, Mr. Stephens.
- Well, glad to know you, Merle.
- Hi, darling.
- I see the two of you've met.
- Yes.
- Merle's gonna be with us for a while.
- He is?
His parents had
to go away overnight...
and they wanted to know
if Merle could stay here, okay?
Fine. New family
in the neighbourhood?
- You might say that.
- I did say that.
So you did.
Merle, why don't you run outside
and play for a while.
You mean, you want me
to have fun?
- Yeah, that's the general idea.
- Whatever you say, Mrs. Stephens.
It's a pity he didn't bring
any toys with him.
Seems like a nice kid.
- What's that?
- It's a necklace Larry bought...
for Louise's birthday. He asked me
to keep it for him till tomorrow.
Honey.
You sure you don't mind
Merle's being here?
Why should I mind?
Seems like a nice, normal little boy.
- Hey, sonny.
- Yes, ma'am?
Water just came out your ears.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Well, how do you explain that?
- I was in swimming yesterday.
- I see.
Do you like staying
with the Stephens?
Oh, they're real nice people.
Did you notice anything
strange about them?
No. Excuse me.
I'm supposed to be having fun.
- Hi, Merle. You weren't out very long.
- There wasn't anybody to play with.
Well, you want to play catch
with me?
I don't know how.
- Didn't your father ever teach you?
- No. He's travelling all the time.
Come on. I think I can make a ball
player out of you before supper.
See? Pops right in there.
Don't be afraid to throw
the ball just as hard as you can.
I'm sure you'll catch on pretty quick.
Well, let's toss it around a bit.
Bat there.
Why don't you stand over here,
and I'll go on down the road a piece.
Okay, it's coming in.
Good catch. Okay, now, let's have it.
Burn one in, Merle. Burn one in.
Let's have it. Let me have it.
Let me have it.
Did you say you...?
You never played before?
That's right, Mr. Stephens.
But it's not so hard to do.
Well, let's see how you can do with
the bat. Why don't you pick it up...
- and I'll pitch you a few.
- Okay, Mr. Stephens.
Now, don't be disappointed
if you miss the first couple, okay?
You set?
Here you go.
Is that what you wanted me
to do, Mr. Stephens?
Did you ever think
about being a ball player?
No. What for?
A lot of kids dream about being
in the major leagues. You could be.
I suppose so,
but I don't really wanna be.
- What do you want to do?
- I wanna be like my father.
Well, I can't argue with that.
Abner! Abner!
The kid from across the street
broke our window with his baseball!
Abner! Abner!
- Is this the one he broke?
- I saw it with my own eyes!
Gladys, you must have
your contact lenses reversed.
What are you reading, Merle?
That book about space travel
you had on the shelf.
The one over there,
where you hid the necklace.
I didn't know that was a funny book.
Oh, it's not meant to be, but it is.
Look at this one.
Oh, boy.
- Eat your dinner.
- No, thanks. I don't like meat loaf.
Unfortunately, Merle,
this is not a restaurant...
and meat loaf is all
we have on the menu tonight.
- I didn't think it was a restaurant, sir.
- Well, put the book aside and eat.
This is a dining room,
not a library.
I didn't think it was
a library either, sir.
In this house, when someone
reads, they read in the other room.
Yes, sir. Thank you very much.
That's a very hard boy to criticize.
He's so polite.
- I wouldn't criticize him, darling.
- Why not?
Well...
Honey, a little constructive criticism
never hurt anyone.
Well, he's only gonna
be here overnight.
Sam, that's not the point.
While he is here, I expect him...
to behave like any other
well-mannered boy.
He's very well-mannered.
Finish your dinner
and forget about it.
Right.
Mama. Mama.
I got it! I got it!
- Hi, Merle.
- Hi, Mr. Stephens.
Merle, I'd like to have
a little talk with you.
You know, it's through
the little things in life...
that we learn about the big things.
Now take, for instance,
that meat loaf.
- Merle, what's that?
- It's really a hairbrush.
Let's not have any games, Merle.
I happen to know you didn't
bring any toys with you.
Now, did you just happen to find
that in some other boy's yard?
No! It's mine.
Merle, I'm sure you think it's yours.
But until I'm sure...
I'd better take charge of it.
What happened?
He tried to take my fire truck
that I made out of a hairbrush.
- So I stopped him.
- Is he a...?
Yes.
A plain, simple, ordinary,
everyday little warlock.
A warlock?
Sam, why didn't you tell me?
- I didn't wanna make you nervous.
- Fine. Next time, just blurt it out, huh?
It was an emergency.
I wouldn't ordinarily have done this...
without asking first.
But it's only overnight,
I didn't expect any trouble.
I like surprises as much
as the next fellow...
I am furious with you.
You promised, no witchcraft.
First you misbehaved at the table,
and then here.
Misbehaved?
He darn near electrocuted me.
Well, he tried to take my fire engine,
and I don't like meat loaf.
March.
March!
Come on, darling.
Eat.
First time I ever saw a meat loaf
with strawberry and whipped cream.
Merle.
Meat loaf.
That's right. Next stop, spinach.
The whole plateful.
I think you're outclassed, Merle.
Don't you dare.
Let me remind you, young man...
that I am older
and more experienced than you.
And anything you can do,
I can do an awful lot better.
Okay, I give up.
And I want you to promise, no more
witchcraft while you're in this house.
- Gee whiz.
- You heard me.
But as long as he knows,
what's the difference?
That's it, Merle.
Okay. But what about my fire engine?
Do I get to keep it?
Darrin will decide
whether you keep it or not.
Why him? Who's he?
He is my husband and the master
of this house, that's who.
Why don't you try
a little smile, Merle.
Stop!
Put up your hands, or I'll shout...
Or I'll shoot!
Now what?
- Now, where's the necklace?
- I can't tell you.
It belongs to my boss.
It's a present for his wife.
Tell me where it is and let me
get out of here. I'm getting nervous.
Hi.
Hi, Mr. Stephens.
I thought I heard
you talking down here.
All right, all right. What's the idea,
sneaking up behind me like that?
Hey, are you a burglar? I bet you
came for that necklace in here.
Yeah, kid. That's right.
You know where it is?
Sure.
Come on, Merle. Let him have it!
You know what I mean.
Gee, I'd like to, but I really promised
Mrs. Stephens I wouldn't.
Don't you remember?
Well, here it is.
- Thanks for your cooperation.
- You're welcome.
I'm sorry, Mr. Stephens,
but I gave my word.
Thanks, kid.
Okay, so you got the necklace.
Why don't you take the fire engine.
You're probably mean enough to.
You know, you're right. I am.
And my nephew has got
a birthday coming up.
Leave it alone, it's mine.
- Knock it off, kid.
- Don't you touch it. I'm warning you.
Stop!
Stop!
Help!
Stop it! Stop it!
Stop it! Stop it!
Help! Somebody help me! Police!
Police!
I would've gotten away, but I was
surrounded by that fire truck.
I heard it with my own ears.
Kept chasing me,
squirting water at me.
That's right.
- That's the way it is with fire trucks.
- What do you mean?
Look, come on, buddy. You can tell
your story to the sergeant.
You'll brighten up
the whole night for him.
Good night.
I'm sorry I broke my promise,
Mrs. Stephens.
Well, that's all right, Merle.
I'm glad you did.
I bet this is the first time a burglar
was ever captured by a hairbrush.
That's right.
A hairbrush? What hairbrush?
I never saw a hairbrush.
It was a fire truck.
What are you talking about?
This is the silliest thing
I ever heard of. A hairbrush?
Samantha, I'll get you a new
hairbrush to replace that one.
Don't bother. It was a pleasure
having Merle.
It was very educational.
Did he behave himself?
He was just fine.
Well, let's go, Walter.
I'm anxious to get home.
Hi there. Hi. Hello, Merle.
Are these your parents?
I'm Gladys Kravitz
from across the street.
You ought to have
Merle's ears looked at.
He's been having trouble with them.
Honestly. I was so excited
after what happened last night...
I couldn't sleep another wink.
People say, " How can you live
in that dull neighbourhood?"
But I don't think it's dull at all.
You folks should have...
Hey! Where are they?
Where'd they go?
They were here just a second ago.
They walked down the street
and then went around the corner...
while you were talking,
Mrs. Kravitz.
Well, I wasn't talking that long.
Was I? Was I?
Or was I?
Well, I guess I was. I...
Come on in the house, Mrs. Kravitz.
I'll give you a scoop of sugar.