"DR TV Drama presents" "BETTER TIMES - a Family Saga by Stig Thorsboe" "Part 13" " Here are last quarter's sales figures." " Shit!" " Pardon me." " It's just me and this machine." " You'll get the hang of it." " You should have it back, then." " You still have your sense of humour." " Yes, when I have a visit from you." "Shouldn't we escape from here together?" "How about Hawaii?" "A grass skirt." "It would suit you." "Don't you have vacation soon?" "Yes." "My mother and I have rented a summer cottage." "Oh, boy." "That's hard to beat." "Erik?" " Have you looked at the figures?" " I just got them." " We'll discuss them at the meeting." " I have to pick up my new car." " Oh, was that today?" " It can wait." "No." "It'll be nice to have a car again." "We'll put the meeting off till one." "I'd like to bring you along to the next meeting with Philips." "It's time you learned how we negotiate picture tubes." "It's our old wholesaler from West Germany, by the way." " Weber?" " That's right, you know him." "Meyer and I used him, too." " I'd rather not." " Why?" "Our factory had promised him a hundred sets." "I couldn't keep our promise." "That's when things started going downhill." "Erik, you needn't be ashamed of that." "It was so many years ago." "Weber's forgotten about it." "It's important that you come   and that you have a good relationship with Philips." " Mrs Nørregaard is here." " Am I too early?" "No, you're right on time." " Hi, Ida." " Hi." " You had time to come?" " We're about to close." " It must be sad for Mr Berg." " He mostly goes around humming." "Have a good meeting." "It was nice to see you again." "It was fun with the boys last time." "Amazing, how fast they're growing." "You're going on vacation with Palle and Søs?" " We've rented a house in Søndervig." " That'll be nice." "Well, Ida..." "Do you remember when we sat here ten years ago?" "You came looking for a job." "Today I'm offering you one." " Really?" " Yes, I've discussed it with Erik." "He thinks it's a fine idea." "What kind of job did you have in mind?" "Luckily, we're quite busy, as you know." "This demands more of the workers." "I'm thinking of involving you." " How?" " The personnel have to be efficient." "They also have to want to stay with us." "But I don't have the expertise to teach..." "It must all be organized, and it's too big a job for Funder, alone." "This is where he needs a competent secretary." "A secretary... for Funder?" "Yes, he'll be the one in charge." "I haven't completely given up trying to be an editor." " But you haven't found anything." " No, not yet, but..." "Berg has recommended me to some publishers." "I've got two interviews." "It's extremely kind of you, but I'm going to have to say no, thank you." " Let me congratulate you on the car." " Thanks." " Congratulations on the car." " Thanks." " Where are we going?" " Where we're going?" "We were going to have lunch after you got your new car." "I thought it was going to be a sports car." "My father has a special arrangement with Volkswagen." "Lunch will have to wait." "I have a meeting with my father at one o'clock." "Always your father." "Don't you ever make your own decisions?" " All the time." " Like what?" "I've made my own decision to drive you home, for example." " Oh, that one." " Isn't it good enough?" "Yes, darling, it's fine." "Won't you open it?" "Dinner's ready." "Will you get it, Margrethe?" "If it's Ellen, you can't play now." "We're about to eat." " Mogensen?" "Hi." " Hello." "This is a surprise..." "How's life?" "Fine." "I see you're about to eat." "I won't disturb you." "You're not disturbing at all." "Look, we have guests." " Hello." " Hello, ma'am." " I'd better leave again." " No." "Just let me put this down." "Can't he eat with us?" "I told him he could just come by." "He shows up unannounced, right at dinnertime." "People don't do that!" "It was supposed to be a cozy evening." "Besides, I have a surprise." "Something that's going to be important for all of us." "I'd better leave." "I'm a little busy." "I just wanted to give you your pen." "Thanks." "I'll see you to the door." "How's it going with the job-seeking?" "Things are looking up." "I've had several offers." " Good-bye, again, ma'am." " Good-bye." "Here." "This is for you." "We're eating now, Margrethe." "Won't you pour some wine?" "Now, listen to this..." "Mummy's got a job!" "Assistant producer at the television theatre." "I'm starting in ten days." "There are morning and afternoon rehearsals." "So I won't be home till after 7." "There'll be some practical problems, but we'll work them out." " What about our vacation?" " We'll have it, of course." "I'll bet you'd never have guessed." "No, I bet I never would have." "We're not going to have more children, Palle." "I just can't handle it." "Let's have this discussion some other time." "How long will they be gone?" "3 weeks or 3 years?" " They use a lot of clothes." " They also have to carry it." "Your mother can wash some." "How are you going to pass the time, alone?" "Weren't you supposed to hear from the publisher today?" " It sounds like Emma's come home." " Just a second..." "The whole building can hear you." "What's that?" "I found it at Crome  Goldschmidt." "125 kroner." "Do you like it?" "Hi, Emma." "You sure are beautiful." "I thought that money was for nursing school." " I got a new job." " Have you taken it?" " I'm learning to take care of kids." " Emma's going to care for Margrethe." "You said you were going to start studying in September." "I've dropped that." "I want to earn money." "When I get tired of taking care of kids, I can get a job at Bella, like you." " We need some ladies." " She's not working at Bella!" "She's only kidding." "I don't think it's funny." "Bella's full of girls who wish they'd stayed in school." "Bo and Henrik, it's time to go!" " It's only these two." " That's great." " Dad!" " Hi, guys!" "Henrik, look at your pants." "I asked you to be careful." " Is your car downstairs?" " No, I drove it upstairs." " Let's see it." " Hey, just a second..." "Listen very closely to what I say..." "We have to stick close together and we change trains in Esbjerg." "Good." "Tell Grandma and Grandpa that I'll call this evening." " Okay." " See you in three weeks." " Good-bye, honey." " Good-bye, Mom." "Good-bye, honey." "Now, now..." "Okay." "It's not that long, is it?" " See you later." " Good-bye." " How'd it go with the publisher?" " They answered, "We regret..."" " Why don't you take the job at Bella?" " Funder's secretary?" "My father and job titles..." "Don't take him too literally." "With Funder you can do as you like." "Us two working at the same firm might not be a good idea." " Can't we discuss that in Paris?" " What are you talking about?" " When is your next interview?" " July 8th." "And you stop working for Berg on the first." "That gives us a week." "We'll drive down there in the beetle." "The two of us." "A week in Paris." "It won't work, Erik." "Why not?" "Because it won't." "Isn't about time you left?" "We don't want the boys to miss their train." "You sit in the control booth with the director." "You tell the camera operators when the actors change position." "Your job is to write down everything regarding picture and sound." "Be prepared for the worst." "The director erupts at the smallest error, not to mention the actors." "In the Entertainment Dept." "I never had problems." "Then I was transferred." " Plus you have to deal with me." " Precisely!" "Oh, God, they're already here..." "Remember never to speak directly to an actor   although they may speak directly to you." "The most important part of your job is never to be seen." " Well, hello, Søs." " Hello, Viggo." " What are you doing here?" " Good morning." "Welcome." "Please take your places." "That's the director, Mr Friis." "We're beginning production of Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest"." "And Mr Valentin, in the role of Ernest   comes to acknowledge having told the truth his whole life." "Which Mr Valentin isn't exactly known for." "Nice to see you again, Mrs From." "You know him as well, of course!" " Come sit over here." " Yes." "Mrs From is being trained by Miss Pontoppidan   who we're so glad to have back in our department." " Is one allowed to say something?" " Naturally, Mr Valentin." "I'm just wondering why we're doing this." " Doing what?" " Of course I'm glad to be involved." "But why choose a play like "Earnest"?" "It was the Drama Department's idea, Mr Valentin." "That's very nice to know, Mr Dallin." "But I've read that "Lilac Time" will also be performed." "A 100,000-kroner production." "100,000 kroner!" "Television is a cultural media that reaches the entire population." "What is this great opportunity used for?" "To transmit empty calories!" "We need something full of vitamins." "We thank you very much for sharing your observations with us." "Let us get started." "In the first scene one hears Algernon playing piano." "We have to find some Chopin, Miss Pontoppidan." "Jesus Christ!" " Is it possible to start now?" " We just need Miss Pontopiddan." " I can take notes in the meantime." " That would be nice, Mrs From." "Oh, Søs..." "Søs!" " You must have got married." " Can't hide anything from you." " "From"." "I like that name." " Nice to see you again, Søs." " Same here." " Keep an eye on that guy." " You needn't tell me." " Have you been blessed with a child?" "Yes, a daughter." "Oh, God, I have to run." " You must have time for one beer." " 'Bye, Viggo." "How old is your daughter?" "The garden is so wonderful at the moment." "Your father and I eat out there almost every evening." " Can you use this?" " Yes." "I don't have so many vases." "Or curtains." "There..." "It sure is nice of you to visit me." "Yes..." "I thought we ought so see each other." "Tomorrow we're going to Tibirke for the summer." "The Vangs are already there." "And the Van Hauens." "Their son and daugther-in-law are home from England   and they've invited a whole lot of young people." "Why don't you come along with us?" "It could be so nice, Erik." "Like in the old days." "I don't think so, Mama." " Is it going well at Bella?" " Yes." "Why shouldn't it be?" "I hear only from your father." "He says it's going well." "It's going just fine." "I don't feel we really talk anymore." "But we do." " Won't you come home for dinner?" " I can't." "I forgot a date with Knudsen's daughter, so I have to invite her out." "Well ..." "That sounds very nice, too." "There are lots of nice, blue jellyfish here, at White Sands..." "Hello." " Is Margrethe asleep?" " She already passed out at 7:30." "What are you watching?" ""Lieberkind at White Sands"." "That's where we're going in two weeks." "It's going to be wonderful." "I went by Mogensen's today but he wasn't home." "I spoke with his neighbour." " You should see the place." " I don't think I care to." "He hasn't found a job, but I knew that." "I left him a message." "I'm going to try and get him a job at Bella." " My father says they need people." " You have a bad conscience." "No." "I'm just sorry I didn't talk with him when he came by." "You don't feel we can allow ourselves a cozy evening   without inviting everyone who rings the bell." "I think you're ashamed of us." "I should be totally self-sufficient, like you?" "What do you mean by that?" "Is it because I want to work?" "Of course what you do is much more important." "You think you can get elected and save the world." "You're so naive." "I'm sorry, darling, I'm sorry." "Of course I didn't mean that." "It's only because I'm so tired." "The other assistant producer has been hospitalized with bad nerves." "Everything's complete chaos." "And Viggo, he's simply impossible." "Viggo Valentin?" "Is he in the play?" " Yes." "Didn't I tell you?" " No." " No, you haven't." " Well, he is." "Have you told him about Margrethe?" "I wouldn't dream of it." " What about our vacation?" " They've promised to find someone." "We're going over there and see the hermit crabs." "It'll be exciting!" "I'm sorry..." "I'm sorry." "When did your mother die?" "When I was twelve." "She was bedridden her last year." "While my father was enjoying himself in the next room with Xenia." "Hold on a minute...!" " I don't want to see that." " This is the same kind as we have." " You were quick." " We were the first in our street." "The factory closed years ago." "I was the one who owned the business." "With a guy named Meyer." "You've had your own factory?" "Why did it close?" " Because I was a fool." " Come on." "You should hang it." " Look, there's a nail here." " Lisbet, don't." " But you should hang it." " Come on, don't." "Put it down!" "I'm sorry." "It doesn't matter." "Just leave it." "Ow!" " Did you cut yourself?" " No." "It's nothing." "Lisbet?" "Are you all right?" "Pine needles." "I haven't tried that since my mother was alive." "Would you please shut the door?" "There's a draft." " How's your finger?" " Not well at all." "Look." "Lisbet, let go." "Lisbet, this is a very expensive suit." "It can't stand up against pine needles." "The message has already passed from my brain to my arms." " I can't stop." " Yes, you can." "If you really try." "I put the plants in the kitchen sink." "Just water them once in a while." "Here's our address over there." "I forgot the trash." " It'll be smelling for 3 weeks." " Don't worry, I'll take care of it." " How'd it go with the publisher?" " Great." "I received a letter yesterday." "There might be a position open as secretary." " As secretary?" "Don't take it." " No." "You bet I won't." "Berg said nice things, but he didn't mention the kind of work I did." " Didn't you tell them?" " They don't believe I was an editor." "I've entered male territory." "They treat me like I've made a wrong turn." " I say everything I shouldn't." " What did you say?" ""Imagine that women can think for themselves!"" "Strange, you didn't get the job, huh?" " Now I'm back where I started." " Hey!" "Look who's coming." " Grandpa's princess." " Hi, Margrethe." " Going on a trip, princess?" " I'm going on vacation, anyway." "Yes, you are." " Hi, Palle." " Hi." "Hello, Karen." "Søs isn't coming." "She couldn't get off work." " Her colleague was taken ill." " So?" " We're going, anyway." " Are you sure?" "I can take the train." "No." "We're going to see the big ocean." "Right, Margrethe?" " Yes, we are." " Have a good time." "See you later." "Have a good trip." "Drive carefully, okay?" "Good-bye, Margrethe." " It's that one." " See?" "Ida went to school way over here." "That's a long way, isn't it?" "Your Dad's kidding." "I lived over there." "I was christened and confirmed in that church." "And I was trained as a secretary in there." "We turn right, here." "So there you are." "Hello, Mother!" "Father and I were wondering what had become of you." " Hi, little Ida." " Hi." "You can bet the boys have looked forward to your coming." "This is Palle and Margrethe." "She's Søs and Palle's daughter." "Hello, and welcome." " Where's Søs?" " She couldn't come, unfortunately." " Couldn't she come?" " No." "She sends her warmest greetings." "Yes..." "Well, thank you." "Come on in." "I'll tell Bo and Henrik that you've arrived." "This is where I lived when I was little." " Mum!" "Mum!" " Hi, Henrik." " Wanna see our circus?" " Have you made a circus?" " They've become real artistes." " Come on, Mum." "Let your mother get in the door first, okay?" " Hi, Ida." " Hi, Father." "This is Palle and his daughter." " Hello." " Hi." " Your wife couldn't come?" " Someone at work was taken ill." "She was forced to stay." " Hopefully she'll come later." " I don't think so." " This is a nice town you live in." " Yes." "I hope you have a nice time over here and it's not too windy." " You know all about that, Ida." " Want to see our circus, Margrethe?" "Shall I came along and see it?" "So show it to them." "Is it normal in Copenhagen to go on vacation with a married man?" " Palle's just a good, old friend." " What kind of work does he do?" " He's an economist." "He has an M.A." " I see..." "And his wife has to work?" "I think she works because she wants to." " Have you found a new job?" " No." "Not yet." "Not yet?" " And you go on vacation, anyway?" " Yes, Father." "Well..." "Yeah, yeah..." " I should say hello from cousin Arne." " Thanks." "He came by." "He was so happy when he heard you were coming." "He's still living out there alone on the farm." "Don't worry." "He'll find a nice girl one day." "What a circus performance." "They're full of shenanigans." "We're going to have a cup of coffee now." "Please have a seat over there." "All right, all right." ""THE SOUTH POLE"" " Are you reading Roald Amundsen?" " Anders has read it many times." " We're distantly related." " To Roald Amundsen, the explorer?" "Yes, Anders' mother came here from Norway when she was 17." "How exciting." "What was his name, now?" "The one Amundsen beat to be first to the South Pole?" " You know, Anders." " Yes." "His name was Scott." "That's right, Scott." "Yes." " Thanks." " There you are." ""Scott's Last Voyage"." "I've heard of that one." " You can borrow it, if you want." " I'd like to." "Thanks." "Didn't Scott bring horses along instead of dogs?" "There are several reasons why Amundsen came first." "I thought it was because he was related to us, Father." "You've inherited some of his stubbornness, at any rate." "You're right about that." ""Mister Ernest Worthing."" ""Hello, dear Ernest." "What brings you here?" ""I just came to..."" " "... amuse myself."" " This new prompter is distracting!" "Mrs Reim will be here after her dentist appointment." "From the top." " Please..." " "Mister Ernest Worthing."" " "What brings you here?" - "I just came to amuse myself." "Eating, as usual?"" ""As far as I know, eating is not uncommon in the best circles."" " Is he eating, or what?" " The cucumber sandwiches are there." " Cucumber?" " That's what they eat in England." " I can chew while I talk, okay?" " No, thanks." "But you can't say "cucumber sandwich"." "Oh, no?" "Would you be so kind as to try." "From the top again." "Please..." " "Mister Ernest Worthing."" " I'm sorry..." "I'm a little dizzy." "I'm sure it's just a virus." "Could we take a five-minute break?" " Yes, God knows." " Thanks." "Is it possible to get a cup of coffee?" "Here's your coffee, Mr Valentin." "Søs, I have to speak with you." "I couldn't sleep last night." "I had a completely crazy thought." "I have to ask you directly." "Your daughter..." "Is she also mine?" "No, you bet she's not." "How should she be yours?" " We haven't been together for years." " What happened that time?" "You were pregnant, and...?" "Nothing ever happened." "As we both wished, as I recall." "I see." "Thanks." "You have no idea how relieved I am." "Now I can act." " What's your daughter's name?" " Margrethe." " Have some more fruit jelly." " We just can't eat any more." " That can't be true." " It was really delicious." " Can we go out in the barn?" " Of course." " Thanks for the food." " Thanks for the food." "Those are some well-mannered boys you have." "You've made a good job of it in Copenhagen, Ida." "That's why I've always loved coming here in the summer." "No matter what I did, Mrs Lodbjerg thought it was fantastic." " Did you get hold of Søs?" " No, she wasn't home." " You don't have to read it." " Are you kidding?" "It's really exciting." "When Scott reaches the South Pole, he discovers Amundsen has been there." "It's a huge disappointment." "So they begin their trip back to the ship." "There's a snow storm along the way and they can't find their depots." "They get frostbite and die, one by one." "Finally only Scott's left." "Even though he's dying, he forces himself to write in his diary   and writes farewell notes to his wife and little boy   and to the financiers of the expedition." "It's so moving." "And the care he shows for these men to the very end..." "I'm sorry." "It's just..." "He was a fantastic person." "At one point some horses fall through the ice." "He heaves them up again." "I mean..." "This is just what it's about." "Søs and I had a silly quarrel before I left home." "I didn't know you were capable of quarelling, Palle." "I know a guy named Mogensen who can't work because of a back injury." "Søs says I shouldn't care, that I should see the larger picture   or else I'll never become a politician." "I can't be like that." "What's the point of a welfare state if we can't help each other?" "If we can't help a man like Mogensen out of a hole in the ice?" " I'm talking nonsense." " No, you're not." "Good morning." " What do you feel like doing today?" " I don't know." " What were you thinking?" " What I was thinking?" "I ought to send a postcard to my kids." "They're at the North Sea with their mother." "What's she like... their mother?" "She's nice." "Then why'd you get divorced?" "What's it take to make you shut up?" "Merci." "What is it?" "I don't get it at all." "Maybe you do." ""Knudsen in rage over your being in Paris with his daughter." "Stop." "Please sort it out." "Stop." "Father."" " Doesn't your father know you're here?" " He'd have a hemorrhage." "I told him I was on Bornholm with a girlfriend." "She must have called." "You made your father believe you were on Bornholm." "That was stupid." "I didn't know this would happen." "How do your parents know?" "I told them for god's sake." " Relax." "My father's hot tempered." " It's my father I'm thinking about." "I finally had a good relationship with him." "Once again this confirms that I'm an idiot." "You're really sexy when you're mad." "Did you know that?" "Are you cold?" "Here, let me dry you off." "There." "Palle, there's a phone call." "It's from Copenhagen." "It's your wife." " Søs says hello." " Thanks." " Any problems?" " No, no." "She's fine." "She had a visit from Mogensen." "She sent him out to Bella and asked them to find some work for him." "See?" "She knows what makes her husband happy." "She also said that Erik was home from Paris." "Apparently he got married." "He..." "He what?" "It's someone named Lisbet." " Hello." " Welcome." " Nice to see you again." " This must be Mrs Knudsen." " No, I happen to be Mrs Mikkelsen." " Anyway, welcome." "Please take a glass." " You knew that." " No, I didn't." " So this must be Mrs Knudsen." " Hello, Mrs Nielsen." "Congratulations." "My, do they look lovely." " Haven't the newlyweds arrived?" " They're at the photographer's." "I hear your husband's out of town." "I haven't met him yet." "Now we're family, so there will probably be an opportunity." "Well, here they are!" "Now that the newlyweds have arrived " " I'd like to toast them and offer my congratulations." "Cheers." "Congratulations." "Well, Erik, I hope you know what you're doing." "It was a sneak attack." "He didn't have time to think." " Quick weddings are in fashion." " You mean you and Palle?" " No, I mean Jens and Helle." " Jens Otto Krag and Helle Virkner." "You haven't heard, Lisbet." "The foreign minister was caught in the act during a little jaunt to France." "So they had to get married." "It's nice to see one's brother is made of the same stuff." "A real gentleman." "In our family we prefer proper relationships." " Cheers." " Cheers." "Erik's father offered me a job at Bella." "I said no." "I thought I had another offer." "Do you think you could work at the same place as Erik?" "Somehow it seems less of a problem now." "This is the spot where I decided to go to Copenhagen and get an education." "Then I'd find the man in my life and have some wonderful children." "Then one day I'd come back and sit here, together with him." "It sounds like something I've entrusted to my diary." "I can see how this view could be habit forming." "It's been a nice vacation." "Yes." "Well, but..." "If we're leaving tomorrow, I'd better go down and get packed." "Okay, we're ready." "Please come in." "Søs, do you have a moment?" "I hear your daughter's named after the crown princess." " Who says?" " Friis." "Our director." "She was born on the day we got our new constitution." "I was acting at the Asa Theatre in September 1952   when you came and told me you were pregnant." "From September until June 5th..." " She's mine, isn't she?" " I've told you she isn't." "Sometimes I get sick of myself and this job." "So much energy for something that's gone in a moment." "The only meaningful thing I've ever helped create  is something I'm never allowed to see." "God, are you pompous." " You were lucky in the weather." " It was absolutely beautiful." " Wow, this looks really nice." " It's our new assembly hall." "I want you to say hello to the factory's shop steward, Karen Jensen." " This is Mrs Nørregaard." " Hi, Ida." " Hi, Karen." " That's right, you know each other." "Mrs Nørregaard is in charge of teaching." " You chose the right person." " I'm sorry." "Where do these go?" "Over in the corner on the shelf." "That's Mogensen, our new welder." "He's going to be in my first class." "You already know much more than I do." " Good morning, Erik." " Good morning." " Congratulations on the marriage." " Thanks." " The boys say hello." " I succeeded in persuading Ida." "On one condition." "Ida wants to offer an education to our ladies who quit school after 7th grade." " What does Funder say?" " Ida's her own boss." "We'll have to find a title for you." "How about "Chief Educator"?" " That sounds fine." " Good." "I've found a good spot for you." "A really nice office." "Come." " Remember that date with Weber." " Yes, Father." "Ein cubaner." "No doubt about that." "I'm sorry, I interrupted you." "I was saying our customers would survive   if "Telefunken" or "RCA" was written on the picture tube." "Your good father always reminds me   who the competitors are, in case I've forgotten." "I assure you Philips is happy about our collaboration, Mr Nielsen." "Then the question is merely:" "How happy?" " Bitte." " Danke." "Don't let your father teach you too much." "It'll be too expensive for me." "As long as you're smiling, I'm certain you've made a good deal." " Telephone for Mr Nielsen." " Thank you." "I ask you to please excuse me." "Well, Mr Nielsen." "It's nice meeting you again   and nice that you're working with your father." "I've actually thought about you occasionally over the years." "I'm sorry I couldn't keep the agreement we made that time." " I hope it didn't cause problems." " How about the problems it caused you?" "I was very sorry to hear your little business had to close." "Your television sets were first class." "And..." "I admired your drive." "I've reproached myself for not being able to allow you 2 weeks' more time." "It would have saved your business." "But you understand, Mr Nielsen..." "My hands were tied." "How?" "My wife says hello." "Our daughter's involved in a play on television this evening   so I'll take leave of you." "Will you make sure Mr Weber gets back to his hotel, Erik?" " I'm finished in the kitchen." " You can put Margrethe to bed." " Can't she watch it with us?" " It's not her sort of thing." "No, thanks." "Come, Margrethe." "Good night, honey." "Sleep tight." "I want Daddy to put me to bed." "I'll be there in a little while, honey." " You had a nice time over there." " Yes, we did." "There's something I'd like to talk with you about, Søs." "I don't think I'll run for parliament." " What do you mean by that?" " They could hold an election any time." " I think it will be too much for us." " Because I've begun working?" "I'm just not sure how much the work means to me." "Well, you needn't decide now." "What time is it?" "Damn, it's already begun." " Mr. Ernest Worthing." " Hello." "Hello." "What brings you to these parts?" "I'm here to amuse myself." "I see you're eating, as usual." "Yes, as far as I know, that's not unusual in the best circles." "Where have you been?" "I've been in the country, amusing others." "It's quite boring." "What kind of people do you amuse?" "The neighbours?" " Neighbours?" " Do you have nice neighbours?" "Erik?" "We're watching Søs' play." "Is Lisbet with you?" "No." "I'd just like a word with Father." " Has something happened?" " Do you have a moment?" "Yeah, yeah, yeah, if it's so important." "Well, let me hear it." "How much did you pay when you took over my business?" "No." "It was a lot of money, in any case." "Why?" "50,000 kroner." "But that also gave you the occasion to moralize about how hopeless I was." "About what a sacrifice it was to get me on my feet again." "Offering me employment at Bella." "Erik, where are you going with this?" "50,000." "That's what you get as a bonus for doing business with Philips." "Straight into your pocket without being accounted for." "That television Meyer and I made is selling just fine." "You're tired, Erik." "Shouldn't you go home to the little lady?" "I just want you to tell me one thing." "Did you call Weber and tell him not to extend the deadline?" "As you used to say:" "I'm asking you a very simple question." " Did you do it?" " Of course your father didn't." "Please stay out of this." "Kaj Holger, tell him you didn't do it." "Weber's already told me." "I just want to hear it from Father, himself." "As I remember, you'd chosen to use Bella's wholesaler." "As I remember, you'd begun a price war with me." "When one starts a war, one must also expect a reaction." "You'd made a contract you couldn't fulfill." "Something like that costs." "You knew I was finished if I didn't deliver that order to Germany." "So you called Weber and threatened to stop Bella's collaboration with him." "A single telephone call." "That's all that was needed to finish me off." "You've never been able to stand my having any success." "That's the truth." "That's sick." "I don't even have the energy to despise you." "I just never want to see you anymore." "Erik..." "Erik, stay here!" "Subtitles:" "Steve Schein Dansk Video Tekst"