"The Count of Old Town" "GOLD  SILVER" "Hey, Count!" "I'm on my way!" "Pretty lively in the Old Town district right now..." "It's always a lively place." "Not that this crime wave is a hoot, but the Old Town is full of hustle and bustle, and that's good for us newspaper folks!" "Top of the morning to you!" "After you, Mrs. Andersson" "Your nickname suits you, Count." "Hold on..." "Quality first." "Hey, where do you think you are, the House of Lords?" "Pickles!" "Is this fish supposed to dry out before you take it to market?" ""FISH NEED AIR"" "Get moving!" "A lovely bit of air, la-la-la..." "We all need a bit of air, air, air!" "Hello, Mrs. Karlsson." "My fuchsia is blooming nicely." " Would you like something today?" " No, don't tempt me." " Boom-boom, you old rag seller." " Old, like your fish?" "Good thing there are kind souls like us around, right, Pickles?" " Not like that scoundrel." " "Diamond Lasse Strikes Again"" "Trash like that puts us Old Towners in a bad light." "But has it done us much good, being law-abiding?" "Pickles, never forget that honesty is the best policy." "You've done well in spite of that, haven't you, Count?" "Funny..." "Seriously though, society doesn't appreciate our honest ways." "True, not when we're denied liquor rations." "Just you wait and see when I get a steady job." "Like old man Karlsson, a blind beggar on a street corner?" "But that's not in the cards..." "Not when you're in good shape like me." "I'll never forgive you for introducing me to beer." "A morning brew, in particular." "But once you've got the habit..." "The mornings get longer and longer before opening hours, don't they?" "But that's only natural, Pickles." "You get thirstier with every passing day." "Surprisingly, I'm 5 öre short." "I'd be more surprised if you weren't!" " Look out for my cart, Karlsson!" " Asking me to "look", Pickles?" "Sorry, I'm a bit scatter-brained before opening hours." "You really shouldn't spend so much money on beer." "It's practically charity." "The breweries are doing so poorly on the stock market." " Hello, how are you this morning?" " Good of you to ask." " Anything in the news today?" " Diamond Lasse's been up to no good." "If that scoundrel keeps this us, he'll give Old Town a bad reputation." " Yes, indeed." " Being blind has some saving graces." "You don't have to see the sorry state of things." "Goodbye, lads..." " He may be blind, but he's perceptive." " Ten time more than the cops." "That's the Gospel truth, Pickles." "Watch out, Count." "The cops are out." "Good morning, Detective." "So busy at this early hour." "So I see..." "You squeaked by this time too, but just you wait." "Did you think we were having a soda?" "One of these days, that whole moonshine society will get caught." "And so will you!" "Old Flatfoot was in a right lather." "What the dickens does he know about society!" "Hey, pal, could you spare us a smoke?" " Thanks." " Mighty decent of you." "Listen, lads..." " Have you seen the Lord?" " The Lord?" "As if we had enough money to buy booze this early in the day." "Hey..." " Why did they take off?" " Dicks..." "Dicks!" " Dicks?" " Aren't you from these parts?" "Detectives." "What a greenhorn." "Well, what have we here?" "A newcomer, right?" "What a bother, I left my business cards on the piano." "I can read your appearance instead." "So before I offer you free room and board, where do you live?" " Me?" " Yes." " I live here." " Where?" " Over there." " Really?" "There." "And you decided to go for a stroll while they dusted the piano." " Did I say piano?" " Yes." "It's a concert grand, actually." "Listen, shouldn't we take a closer look at that fellow?" "That's exactly what we'll do." "You can never be too careful." "Larsson?" "Good morning." "May I read the paper?" "Thanks." " Has Aunt Klara asked for me?" " I haven't seen her." " Good." "I overslept." "It's Monday." " I know..." " Any mail for me?" " No..." " Not yet, Mr..." " Larsson!" "Not yet, Mr. Larsson." "Oh, "Larsson"..." "Should the Governor call, please tell him I'm taking some rest." "Help!" "I'll be right with you, Mrs. Edlund." " Was that the manageress?" " Yes." "All this shouting every morning..." "Shouting for help?" "For hooking." "Doing up the back of her dress." "Women!" "Looks like they left." "What is the meaning of all this?" "What do you want?" "Who are you?" " I guess I owe you an apology." " I should say so!" " You've been very rude." " There's a reason for that." "I'm not sure you will accept it, but I'd be delighted if you did." " They were policemen." " Policemen?" " You can't make a getaway that way." " I'm not going anywhere." "If they have a room available, I'd like to stay here." "That is... if you don't mind." "Diamond Lasse On A New Crime Spree" "Number one is available." " Any baggage?" " Well..." "Would this count?" " I'll pay ten crowns in advance." " That's fine with me." "And your name...?" " Larsson, wasn't it?" " Was it?" " Yes, isn't that right?" " I don't know." " Like one?" " Thanks." "Silver?" "Platinum." "Who was that?" "What's his name?" "Well, what would a quality person be called these days?" "Larsson, evidently." "Zero baggage, but ten crowns paid in advance for the room." "And a silver cigarette case of platinum, upon my honor!" ""Behind bars"?" "That's what they think." "When they can't even catch those bootleggers." " Go on, help yourself." " Thank you." "Speaking of liquor, Buzz came around..." " Mrs. Blomkvist, I'm done." " And not a minute too soon." "There was a matter I'd like to discuss." "Would it be possible..." "to get an advance?" "One crown?" "I guess I won't be rid of you otherwise." "But that will have to do for a few days." "That's fine as long as I get the rest on Saturday." " What did Buzz want?" " The same as Pickles." "They want to buy moonshine." "The problem with you and me, Amalia, is the lack of real men." " They don't respect us." " That's right!" "We don't look too bad." "And we have good business prospects." "Just when I sat back down..." "Excuse me." "Hello, how can I help you?" " How much is the pike?" " 1.75." "Doesn't look quite fresh." "Not quite fresh?" "If you were as fresh as this pike, you'd be a girl." "Now what's wrong with it?" "I've sold fresh fish for 22 years, so I know what I'm talking about." " Well, nothing for me today." " Not today?" " I can keep it for you a few days." " Good day!" "Then the resemblance will be even more striking..." " Where is Pickles?" " Guess..." "He just asked for an advance." " Well?" " Yes, this time." "What a poor defenseless woman has to put up with..." "Lads..." " How much do you have?" " With your crown we still need 1.50." "1.50?" "!" "Right, and the Lord is waiting." "Listen..." "Who's that guy?" "Oh, really!" "Trust me, it's practically in the bag." "Allow me to introduce myself, I'm the Count of Old Town." " Larsson, Duke of..." " As in "put up your dukes?"" " No, Duke of Stockholm..." " Wait a minute!" "An honor like that isn't bestowed without chipping in." " Chipping in?" "What do you mean?" " Joining our circle." " It only costs 1.50, quite a deal." " A real steal." "Here..." "And don't you trip and fall, at least not on your way home." "Is that part of the deal, that he dashes off with my money?" " The initiation ceremony requires..." " I see, a trip to the liquor store." "We must have impressed the guy." "He thinks we're entitled to a ration book." " Not smuggled goods, I hope." " Well..." "Imported sounds nicer." "Ration books are for the employed." " Larsson?" " Yes." "I meant the porter." " Where is Buzz?" " Out for provisions." " A new member." " Honorary." "Of course he's gone, when I need him." "Miss?" "Miss!" " Let me give you a hand, Miss." " I can't see you beating rugs." "Try me." "Makes for a change in my daily work." " Do you need more change at work?" " I guess..." "Or maybe not, because I don't have a job." "No, that way." "That way..." "Go for the Lord." "Listen, I have this feeling that Buzz is in trouble." "Sit down, Pickles." "Don't act like you're still in short pants." "What if he's been kidnapped?" "Look at him, he'll never make a good carpet beater!" " Rest a little, it might improve things." " Improve?" "Don't I seem like at old hand at beating?" "No..." "I don't think you are." " Hey, is that you, Kalle?" " Yeah." "Lend me your outfit, the cops are after me!" ""PANIK" kills" "Oh, Detective..." "Hi!" "Pickles!" "Help me out of this, and fast!" " Detective Göransson is after me." " Where's the bottle?" "Stop!" "It's the police." "Where's the moonshine you bought from the Lord?" "Moonshine?" "Whatever do you mean, Detective?" "It ought to be around here someplace, I reckon." " What's this?" " Nothing." "Hands off." "Hands in the air." "My feet too?" "Skip the jokes." "Well?" " Hey, where are you going?" " Just going to hang this critter up." "Tag!" "You're it!" "Hold off!" "Please, I'm so ticklish." "Excuse me, would the police permit me to continue?" "Just you wait..." "I'd like you to know..." " Why are you hiding?" " He's been here the whole time." "I'll take care of this." "Come closer." "Peek-a-boo!" "The boy's got it..." "What a shame!" " Anybody say something?" " No, but I certainly could." " To certain people." " Don't think you're home free." "Yet..." "Very clever, gentlemen." "But you haven't seen the last of me." " Well, mister..." " Buddy..." " What on earth..." " Calm down." "Say that to a troop of starving cannibals, but not to us." "We like a drink while we're doing the soccer pools." "You want to be in with us?" "Forget it!" "Listen to me..." "You shouldn't drink that stuff, it could be rotgut." "It can leave you blind." "And the next thing I have to say is that I'll get you some vodka, the genuine article, so you can fill out the form right next time you bet." "This is no laughing matter." " Where would you get it?" " I have a ration book." "A ration book!" "...happiness." ""Send replies to 'Shared happiness' by way of the newspaper's main office."" "...office." "Thanks ever so much, Karlsson." "I would never have been able to do this by myself." "You're welcome, Mrs. Blomkvist." "Whenever it's possible to help another human being, even though you're fairly helpless yourself..." "You have a heart of gold, Karlsson." "Maybe you think it's wrong of me to look for a man this way, but I really need someone..." "Sure, I understand." "I do understand, Mrs. Blomkvist." " You with the shop and all." " That's right." " Hang on..." "Once again, thank you." " It was my pleasure." " Congratulations." " Let's not count our chickens..." " That way, Karlsson." " Thank you, I'll manage." "Count!" "COUNT!" "Yodel-ay-hee-hoo, Mrs. Blomkvist." "Could you help me take something to the paper?" "Always prepared to assist the ladies..." "Yes, things went downhill for the young Royal Guard lieutenant, Count..." "The surname doesn't matter, these days I'm the Count of Old Town." "But remember this, beware of wine, women and gambling debts." "And don't fall into my trap, don't sign a multitude of IOUs." "I'm almost starting to believe that story of yours." "Don't be sad or embarrassed about once being a lieutenant or a nobleman, you can't help it." "The main thing is that you're a decent bloke, and that means a lot more in this company." "Cheers!" "I'll go and attend to Amalia." "That's not being decent though..." "Think about the soccer games and we'll go on when I get back." "Till then, this is in safe-keeping." "Bye!" "So why do they call you Pickles?" "My story's much simpler." "You see, sausage used to be the most popular accompaniment to vodka." "But then it was pickles." "I had to fetch them and now I'm Pickles." "Is that so?" "And pickles are still popular, I gather." "Heck no, that's old-fashioned." "The latest thing is tomatoes." "That's progress for you." "Well, I've got to go." "Don't forget, Sheffield for win on Saturday." " See you later." " Bye." "Listen, do you think he means Sheffield United or Sheffield Wednesday?" "It doesn't matter, the lad is right." "With a center like James Walker, the other team's a goner." "If you say so..." " No, there." " Right." "Hey, look!" "The young 'un left that behind..." "For your trouble..." "And don't tell the others." " They would only laugh at me." " I'm a gentleman." "But aren't you carrying coals to Newcastle?" " What do you mean?" " There are nice men in your vicinity." "Like you?" "Or Pickles, seeing as he's more at home with fish." "Pickles?" "I want a proper companion, who doesn't drink, swear or look like a clown." " I want..." " The kind that hasn't been born yet." "Men!" "Come in." "All right if I turn down the bed?" " Oh, are those for me?" " Yes, for helping me with the rugs." "And too make up for the blisters on my hands." "Some good honest work won't hurt you." "So how long have you been out of work?" "Well, for about two years." "And yet you can stay at an expensive place like this?" " It's not expensive." " No..." "It's quiet too." "And rather... secluded." " You'll be out late, I suppose." " I'm just going out for some air." " Why do you ask?" " Maybe you should take a key." "So you don't have to wake Buzz up, if you're out late." " Good evening..." " Goodnight." "The advert is fine, I just don't like that she's doing it." "But if she wants to get fleeced and lose her life savings..." " Is Mrs. Blomkvist well off?" " Indeed!" "It's a pity the money can't stay in the family, so to speak." "But I'll take her advert to the papers." "Toodle-oo, Karlsson." "Hi there..." " Where are you going?" " To place an advert in the papers." " I have my connections, you know." " I'm going down town, I'll join you." " Is this for employment?" " Well, to fill a position." "Mrs. Blomkvist is looking for "shared happiness"." "So she'd like to get married..." "Wait here while I take care of this." "Sorry, I have business to take care of." " A girl?" " Hardly." "By the way..." "That Elsa is a very nice girl." "Nothing wrong with your eyesight." "Play your cards right and we might be kin." "I have my eye on Klara..." "Elsa's aunt." "She owns the hotel." "But I need a steady job first." " Waited a long time for one?" " About... twenty years." " See you!" " Bye, "uncle"." "I'll take those." "Thank you." "Is anybody out there?" "You startled me, again." "Once again, it was by accident." "It struck me that the scent of roses promotes sleep, so I figured..." "Here." "Goodnight." "Where did you take..." "Where did you find these?" "I didn't take or find them, I bought them." "At this hour?" "When everyone's asleep?" "Not everyone, look..." "That's blind man Karlsson's place, he's always up late." "I see..." "Excuse me for waking you up." "Goodnight." "Sweet dreams." "And close your window." "Or maybe you're not afraid of thieves." "It depends on what they steal." "How about a kiss?" "Don't be too hard on me." "It's my first transgression." "How about a suspended sentence?" "Goodnight." " Has she gotten a lot of replies?" " A flood!" "But you've got a shot, if only you..." "If only I what?" "Well, she told me you were too focused on drinking." " Damn it..." " And your language is uncivilized." "And my eating habits are erratic, right?" "You should clean up your act." "You shouldn't judge a man by his clothing, but you're a mess." "The Beggar Student is hosting an auction tonight." "If only I had money..." "Just imagine if you could impress her." "And that the two of you get hitched." "In a wink of an eye, your union might bear fruit." "In the wink of an eye, whatever do you mean?" " You've made up your mind?" " I have." "But I need to check him out." "But if fancy strikes, you never know." "Lucky you..." "Now isn't that a nice tune!" "If you think about it I'm sure you feel the same" "And long for a dream to come true" "Someone to call your own" "Someone to share happiness with someone to love and who will fulfill your fondest hopes" "Golden are the bands of love" "The day you vow for better or for worse" "For eternity we pledge our love" "Vows that are unbreakable" "Golden bands link two hearts" "That face the future together" "Let's seek out that shore that joyous land" "And go together, hand in hand..." ""Bands of gold"..." "That should suit you, Amalia." "We mustn't jump the gun." "If only the Count could get his ducks in a row." "Land a steady job." "He's a good-looking man and he is a count, after all." "What do you say about him?" "Looking good..." "How about a dinner date?" "A celebration always paves the way to closeness, doesn't it?" "I suggest a "chambre separée"." "Yes please, it's a favorite dish of mine." "Shall I pick you up at five, in a car?" " Does that suit you?" " Yes indeed." ""Au revoir"." " Five o'clock." " Yes..." " Goodbye for now." " Goodbye, Mr. Berglund." "Klara?" "Klara, Klara!" "Thank you, Åke." "And I'll pay you back." "There's no hurry." "Listen, where does Beggar Student get all those clothes?" "I expect he begs for them." "And then he auctions them off at the shelter?" "Come along and see for yourself." " He might have something for me." " Sure, he takes what he can get." "So you're thinking of leaving that Berglund guy in the dust?" "I can try." "And once you're looking snazzy, you can ration the drinking and cussing too." "Sure, but won't that be a struggle in the long run?" "Maybe at first, but you can wade in." " Let's get cracking." " Sure." " Any young sprig looking for trousers?" " 75 öre!" "75 öre..." "I want 2 crowns." "Hurry up, or I'll belt you!" "Hurry up, or they'll go to the charity box for Africa." "Anybody game?" "Then I'll keep them myself." " Hello, Pickles!" " Look who's here!" "Hello!" "You're in dire need of a new recipe." "Sure, but make sure the pants have sharp creases." "Sharp?" "Well, that would be a pickle, wouldn't it?" "Here you go, fresh from the fancy part of town." " 2 crowns is my price." " For these?" "Does that include the hole in the back?" "That won't show when you're sitting down." "Check this snazzy jacket out." "Made for a diplomat by Russian court tailors." " Three crowns." " For that rag?" "Take a gander at the pockets!" "We're taking roomy!" " Hey, have any shoes?" " I sure do." "Here's a pair of broken-in mailman shoes." "One crown." "And I'll give away a sunny little topper to boot!" "All I need is a collar and some cuffs." "Running for parliament?" " Or getting married?" " With Amalia Blomkvist." " Fat chance." " Says you." "Here you go." "I'll pay the rest in installments, 5 öre a month!" "Hey, you said I don't stand a chance." "You haven't seen me all gussied up." "And bathed." "If she won't have me now," "I'll eat this hat, topped with pickles." "Enjoy your meal, Pickles." "Listen..." "He promised to eat his new hat, topped with pickles, if he didn't win Mrs. Blomkvist over." "He actually said that?" "Straw hats are hard on the digestion!" "Excuse me..." "Are there any rooms available?" "Yes, but do you have any bags?" "Maybe references will do until my bags arrive." "References?" "And a suitcase with a brick in it left as collateral..." " I know all the tricks." " Larsson!" "Welcome, Mr. Berglund." "Never you mind my porter, he was born a brute." "A brick, I never heard of such a thing..." "What about this?" "Just a few days ago this was left to pay the bill." "You smacked me with it for being fool enough to take it." "There's a difference between some people... and others." "In your position, you have to be a bit of a psychologist." "Put Mr. Berglund in room 2." "Our best room." "And so close to Mrs. Blomkvist, your fiancée." " Your name." " That's right, you need to sign in." "Please come with me, Mr. Berglund." " Hello, any herring today?" " No, none at all!" "That blasted Pickles!" "Amalia..." " He's here." " Oh, is he?" "!" " I'll show him a thing or two!" " What?" "Are you quarreling already..." "Such love birds!" "Love birds?" "What are you talking about?" "Do you think there's something going on between me and Pickles..." "Pickles?" "No, Berglund is here." " Really?" " Yes, he's in his room." "And here I can't leave the shop..." "We were to go out to dinner with one of those "separates"..." "And exchange rings." "That's Pickles..." "I'll show him!" "What's going on?" "Hello, I'm here." "You sure took your sweet time!" "Where have you been?" "I have a question for you..." "What's with the masquerade?" "Answer me!" "Well, Mrs. Blomkvist, it dawned on me..." "I thought maybe you felt I was too shabby looking." "So I decided to gussy myself up..." "And to stop drinking." "When did that happen?" "It would amuse me to know." "Last night." " Really?" " Yes, when the bottle was empty." " And I'll stop cussing too." " Really?" "I'd like to see that." "Not a single swear word will I utter." "No matter how d... dang hard I want to, I won't do it." "Listen to me, you..." "you bold roofer, that's unacceptable." " Did it hurt?" " Poor Pickles." "Let me see..." "You poor thing." " Are you ready, Amalia?" " I certainly am." " It's getting late." " I'll be right with you, Ernst." "Be a good boy and look after the shop." "Buy yourself a beer." "Hello..." "I was thinking, if it was amenable to you, that we could go for a stroll in the park." "Of course it's amendable..." " Buzz?" "Where are you going?" " The Gripsholm just docked." "And you expect first-class travelers to stay at your hotel?" " Well, you're staying there." " I'll make him sorry for that!" "Pay that ruffian no heed." " Hello, Count." " Hello, dear child." " How are you?" " Fine." "Have you seen the lovely roses Åke gave to me?" "Listen, Elsa..." "What do you make of him?" " Are you suspicious too?" " I don't want to think badly of him." "A ration book means you're an upstanding citizen in this society, but..." " But what?" " There's something fishy about him." "He doesn't look unemployed." "I saw him buy those roses, he was dressed so nicely I hardly recognized him." " Do you think he's Diamond Lasse?" " Diamond Lasse?" "Really?" "That would be a pity, he seems like a decent guy." " Hello, Count." " Hello..." "Have you seen what a fancy neighbor Elsa and I have?" "That Berglund fellow, Mrs. Blomkvist's "shared happiness"." "There you go, the newspapers can do good." "Occasionally." "But sometimes they're trouble for others." " I saw that..." " May I have a look?" "My paper knows its business, but..." "In this case, that Lasse is a sharp diamond..." " What do you think, Miss Elsa?" " Me?" "I don't want to think about it." " Are you heading down town?" " Yes, I was on my way." "Then get to it." "We can go together." "I was planning to buy some fresh clothes." "In the middle of the day?" "You usually go out at night." "Tonight I'm free..." "Count, could you come with me?" "Wait here, please." "Could... we go out tonight?" "Are you free?" " Yes, I am, but..." " Then we can be free together." "That's settled." " Let's go." "Wait a second..." " I'll follow him." " What about me, he asked for a date?" "Go out with him." "If we can save him, that's great." "Try to get him to talk." "I will too." "Bye!" "Golden are the bands of love..." "Waiter..." "Amalia, isn't this a good moment?" " Another bottle." "Yes, please..." "Don't be sad, Amalia." "Just to be prepared, I brought a few extra rings." "I'll return the ones that don't fit tomorrow." " We'll do the engraving later." " Thank you, Ernst." "I haven't been this happy, since I was last married." "Last time is the charm, as they say." "We both want the bans to be read this Sunday, don't we?" " What are you thinking about, Elsa?" " You." "Who you are." "I assure you, there's nothing mysterious about me." "There's something..." "Why were you so afraid of the police that first day, when we met?" "I'm not afraid of the police." "I'd just rather avoid them, for certain reasons." "Such as?" "I can't explain right now." "But don't think badly of me, you'll only regret it." "Is he often out and about this late?" "Yes." "He can't sleep, so he goes for a walk." "Nights are easier for him, not as much traffic." " Listen, Elsa..." " What is it?" "It had slipped my mind, but I have business to take care of." "I'm so sorry, but I have to go." "Goodnight." "See you tomorrow." " Åke!" " What's the matter?" " It's nothing..." " Goodnight." " Off in a hurry, your sweetheart?" " What do you mean?" " The cooing ended rather abruptly." " He's not my sweetheart." " Congratulations." " Whatever do you mean?" " Isn't he a rascal?" " No more than certain others." "Do you know when Åke..." "when Mr. Larsson came back last night?" "No, my hearing is poor at night." "He might not have come back at all." "The key is still there..." "He might have overslept..." "at a lady friend's house." " Is the Count in?" " As far as I know." " Hello!" " Good morning." "Have you read the papers, they are up to no good!" " What do you mean?" " A bank safe was blown to smithereens." " My paper has a lead." " Oh my... 15 thousand!" "Mainly in coins, but that will be difficult for them to unload." "I do declare that we won't have peace in Old Town before they're caught!" "Why are you doing that?" "Where's Pickles?" " I fired him." " Gave him the boot?" "Why?" "My fiancé thinks I should have someone younger and more dependable." "So you fired Pickles, after years of faithful service, practically qualifying the man for a trophy!" "If I wasn't so well-bred, I'd call you a battle axe!" "But I will go to the papers with this!" "I've had the occasional sniffles, but I've been good, haven't I?" "Poor Pickles." "Why is your collar still on?" " It's stuck!" " Hang on, I'll help you." "Don't worry, everything will be all right." "Sure, when I've passed and left this life of misery behind." "I know all about it..." " You got the boot." " Is it in the papers?" " She has some nerve!" " Friends in need, Pickles..." "By the way, have you seen Åke?" "He didn't come home last night." " There's been an incident at the bank." " A heist!" " You don't think...?" " A letter, to me?" "To "The Count of Old Town", isn't that a fancy address?" "From the paper..." "I bet I've been fired as well." "Great, we'll both go live at the shelter." "Read it!" "I've been offered a steady job!" ""As it has come to our attention... that you are looking for employment..."" ""...we offer you the position of assistant at our Dispatch Dept."" ""For further information, contact the department supervisor, Mr. Hansson."" ""Respectfully..."" " That's wonderful!" " Congratulations." "That's wonderful..." "That's wonderful... for you." "Excuse me, I'll be off to my Dispatch Dept." "What will you do, Pickles?" "I'll take a nap and skip dinner..." "Poor Pickles..." "Pickles, who do you think is involved in all those crimes?" "Not me." "I'm too uncivilized." "And I have this bad habit, I sleep at night." "You have your savings at that bank, don't you?" " But that burglary unsettles me." " I agree." "You should be careful with your money." "How much do you have?" "To be specific, 28 thousand crowns." "My last husband left me 15 thousand, he had a good life insurance policy." "I see..." "You know what., I think we should transfer the money to Riksbanken." "It'll be safe there." "And that's my bank." "My name will have to be on the account." " Until we're married." " Of course." "Why don't we go and transfer the money as soon as the herring arrives." " I didn't order any herring." " No, but I have." "And I have a customer lined up too." "Would you care to say who mentioned me in connection with this job offer?" "You'll find out in due time." "See you tomorrow bright and early, a few hours earlier than usual." "Say, is it true that our paper has a lead on the Diamond Lasse case?" "If it's in our paper, it's true." " Naturally." "Good day, Mr. Hansson." " Good day." " Take care of the rest." " All right." " Hello, Mr. Larsson." " Hello." "Look at this lovely catch of the day!" "I was referring to the herring, of course." " Gleaming like silver..." " Come on!" "There..." " Shall we push off, my sweet?" "Good day, Mr. Larsson." "If you believe that Åke Larsson has anything to do with the burglaries, then you're a fool, Detective." " Are you calling me a fool?" " Yes, there are no witnesses around." "If anyone else was here, I'd say "criminally smart"." " Where's Elsa?" " In her room." " You and me need to talk." " I'm too busy." "Åke!" " What's wrong, Åke?" " The cops." "Open up!" "In the name of the law, open this door!" "Åke, they mustn't take you away!" "I'm not who they want." "Listen carefully." "I'll explain everything and I need your help." "Is that really necessary?" "Necessary?" "He won't be getting away this time, that's for sure!" "What's all this ruckus?" "!" "The criminally smart Detective Göransson is breaking in." "What a fine hotel this is!" "It certainly is!" "But I can't say your behavior fits in here." "I'll have you know that Mr. Larsson put a cap on the moonshine here!" "Pickles, Buzz and the Count have all cleaned up their act." " Don't be scared, Elsa." " I won't, Åke." "Right, we have sturdy doors..." "What do you want, Detective?" " I'd like a kilo of fresh herring, please." " We don't have any." "Oh, really." "What's that?" "That's not for sale." " It's spoken for." " I see..." "Nice fish." " Hands off!" " The fish can take it." "Let me go!" " Awfully lively here today!" " Goodness gracious!" "Take your hands off me!" " What's going on?" "!" " We caught a bank robber." " Where's your evidence?" " Right here." " What's going on?" " They caught a thief!" " Who is it?" " How should I know?" "It's not like we know all the bad guys in town." "Take him to the station, I'll be along shortly." "What's going on?" "Let me show you a fine herring casserole." "Take a look." "Oh, wonder how much this catch goes for?" " What's this?" " Let me pass!" "Well then, could you please tell me who the dickens you are?" "Here..." "I see, a reporter." " The papers will grab all the glory again." " Glory?" "The credit will go to Detective Göransson." "Could I trouble you for a photograph?" "If you'd like to run a picture of me not a single issue will be sold!" "We both work for the same paper..." "And I have you to thank for my job." "Åke, there's so much I'd like to say, but this is not the time or place." " Put it there, Åke!" " Where's Berglund?" "At the hotel." "We're going to Riksbanken." "Could someone tell me what's going on?" " Who is Berglund?" " He's Diamond Lasse!" "He's Diamond Lasse?" "I feel so lost and cold..." "Then don't sit on the ice!" "This way, Detective!" "Out of my way!" "My 28 thousand crowns!" " Isn't he there?" " He's flown the coop!" " Well?" " Sorry, your "shared happiness"..." " ...is off for South Africa." " I'll track him down wherever he goes!" " Give me a hand..." " Simmer down." "Klara, I've been offered a steady job." "And a rationing book." "One liter every three months." "But it also means I'm counted as a respectable citizen!" "What a crying shame we couldn't catch him too." "Hang on..." "It's not too late!" "Wait here." " Hello, Karlsson." " Hello..." "Do you have a match?" "I think I do." "Here..." "Don't move!" "Any of you." "Or I'll shoot." " He's getting away..." " Stop him!" "Pickles!" "Be careful." "Take a gander, Detective." " Where's my money, you conman!" " Here you go, my dear!" "Don't be so blind next time, Mr. Diamond Lasse." "Come along." "Hold on tight, Detective." "That's what I plan to do." "Don't worry, I will." "And I'll send over that photo tomorrow." " How did you figure that out?" " It wasn't hard." "A blind man with the lights on at night, always wearing gloves..." " The tattoo." " Right." "Newspaper men are clever!" "You called me a battle axe!" "Well, my dear, you were turning into one." " They'll be reading the bans on Sunday!" " Silence please..." "Ladies and gentlemen..." "And Amalia." "The bans will be read on Sunday, but go the vicar and ask him to erase Berglund's name and write Pickles' instead." "And since I have a steady job, bans will be read for Klara and myself as well." "Whether she likes it or not!" "I think she likes it." "And I have more news." "Pickles, Buzz, and I just won 9,403 crowns." " What?" "!" " 11 right on the pools." "So Old Town will be seeing some spectacular weddings!" "Service at the cathedral and dinner at Gyllene Freden." "And cheers for the brides and grooms." "Long live the Count and Countess of Old Town!" "Long live Pickles and his Amalia!" "Cheers to your engagement!" "Long live..." "Forget it!" "Dear friends and neighbors..." "Many fine words have been said about me, Pickles, our lovely wives, and the affianced couple, one particular speech is missing, something to really cheer about." "From the bottom of my heart..." "Let's hear a rousing round of cheers for Stockholm's Old Town!" "THE END"