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This is the story of a little orphan who fell into the hands of some very bright characters known as professors. It is a story too of Mike, a reporter and a girl Katie, and of other characters more or less concerned with the demonstrating of magic to our little girlfriend. The kind of magic that brightest little girl in the world was afraid did not exist. But since it is her story, let's begin with a statement made to the press by one of the professors when they found her on their doorstep. Ladies and gentlemen, our long search is over. Our subject to female infants newborn has been found. The necessary legal steps have been taken and the child is in our hand. Today, under the banner of the Pickering Institute, we begin the experiment. So on and on and on. What he was trying to say was that little alpha, for that is her name, was going to get the works. Well, six years go by and alpha plus the works is ready to be interviewed. And here to interview her is Mike Lee. How do you do? Won't you sit down? Thanks. What people are you from? The transcript. Or reactionary, isn't it? Oh, I suppose you read it every day. Just the editorials. I go over them with Professor Smith. And what do you think of our editorials? Oh, we find them amusing. Have you prepared a list of questions you want me to answer? Well, we could begin by my giving you the schedule of my day. I have an English lesson first, then history, then reading and writing and arithmetic, huh? Oh, of course not. I have algebra, economics, Chinese, semantics, and beginning tomorrow philosophy because I'm six years old today. Happy birthday to you. Thank you. Tell me, what do you do for fun? Oh, I like reading there. Oh, reading, like the Horatio Alger stories, the Bob G Twin fairy story, stuff like that, huh? I've been told about them. What, fairy tales? What's wrong with them? After all, there's no point in wasting time on things that aren't true. Oh, wait a minute. Just what isn't true about fairy tales? Are you serious? Dragons, flying carpets, now reading. Well, I'll just have to tell that leprechaun I had breakfast with this morning that he isn't real, I guess. A leprechaun? What's that? Oh, a little man, green hair, blue nose. She'll make it by profession, Irish. I suppose you've seen witches, too? Of course. And what about dragons? Do you believe in them? Well, certainly. You've never seen one. Well, if that's not a woman for you. Well, listen, Professor, do you know what a zebra is? Of course. You ever seen a zebra? Well... Well, but you believe there are zebras, don't you? Yes, but... Well, all right then. I believe there's a whole world of magic, outside. All kinds of magic. You do? Sure. Now, mind if some people go their whole lives long and never see it. Naturally, they'll tell you it isn't true. But if you know what you're looking for, believe it in your heart. Well, it's there. You can find it. And you? Mm-hmm. Time for your music lesson, Alpha. Oh, not just yet. Oh, Mr. Wigging, could you wait just a few more minutes? No, I'm afraid I haven't any more time, Professor. But don't you worry. I'll take care of that other matter for you. I'll be sure to tell my leprechaun that you say he's not real. Say, Gus, you're a bright reporter with an eye for scoops. What do you think of that coming in the door? What do you mean? Oh, that. Looks like a kid, doesn't he? What do you want, little girl? I want to see Mr. Wigging. Mr. Michael Wigging. Yeah? Why? Well, uh... He's my father. But Mike's not... How do you know? Where is Mike? But the fight's with Katie. No kidding. Well, what do you know with Katie with the light-red temper? And this one wants to see her father. And do she shall. And why shouldn't she? Mr. Wigging, your baby is waiting for you there. All right, Professor. I don't know how you escape from that intellectual zoo you're living. But you did and you've got me in trouble, so... Come on, let's get out of here. Oh, hello, Mike. Looking for Katie? She left a couple of minutes ago on plenty burn, too. Hey, that's your kid? No. Anyway, she's just impersonating a kid. Midget, huh? Now, for heaven's sake, what do you want? When you came to see me, you made certain statements. You said that there were dragons and flying carpets and witches and, well, magic. What? You said not everybody could, but you know how to find it. That's what you said. So? Show me. Well, I'll tell you how it is, kid. Of course, if it isn't true. Please don't feel bad. After all, all men lie. I know that. What? Oh, look, honey, I didn't lie to you. There is magic. All kinds. What makes people laugh, be happy and have friends. I told you I could find it. I'll find it for you. But first, we have to go to a certain nightclub and find Katie Mallory, my girl. Oh, why don't we just go look for magic? Why do we have to see her? Because she's very, very angry with me. And since you're the other woman in the case, you will have to help me fix it. All right. How do I do it? Professor, it's very simple. You do it by being exactly six years old. Regan, I've been waiting for you. Oh, you're, uh, you're Pachy's brother, aren't you? Yeah. He'd like to talk to you, Regan. He's not in jail either. What he's got for you isn't for your paper. Duck that kid and come on. Oh, it's not for the paper, it's not for me. They can tell Pachy I think he's clear on that rap too, but there's nothing I can do. I'm not one of his boys. Okay, Regan. But Pachy don't ask outsiders to do him favors very often. I don't think you're being smart. Eat your spaghetti, Professor. I think Katie's beautiful. Do you like her better than you like me? What? I said, do you like her better than you like me? Oh, Professor, I swear you're getting younger every minute. Do you like me? Why? I don't know, like you. Hold on, Professor, what's the matter? What did I do? Mike, what did you do to her? Oh, hello, Katie. I beat her. What do you think I did to her? You better than he likes me. What's the matter with her? Well, judging from my past experiences, I'd say she's in love. Oh, look, look, I've got a calling institute. Oh, take it easy, Professor. Baby, he doesn't like me better, just differently, honest. Now, supposing you got to like me, you'd still like Mike, wouldn't you? People can like lots of people. People with big hearts, that is. Is Mike got a big heart? Yes, darling. Bigger than his head. Regan on the phone, he's found half of it. Oh, wonderful. Just a minute, Vincent. I'm afraid this case looks like measles. And if it is you, you can't bring Alpha back here. This place is quarantined. Hello. What's that? Oh, man, you're out of your mind. I don't care who vouches for me. I don't care. You're not going to stick me with that kid. What do you mean, instructions? She's human, isn't she? She eats and sleeps and I keep her face clean. What else is there? Oh, look, Katie, I can't keep the kids. You know how I live. So I was just thinking, your place is right close by and... Not a chance, Mike. Not a chance. Well, why not? Because you're her fairy godmother, my friend. But now she's come to you and said, show me. So you're the fellow who's got to show her, Mike. No one else. Well, I'll spend lots of time with her. It's just that I... Oh, no. Did you see the way she looks at you? Well, you've got to pay for that, look. You're a big guy to that kid. And that means you're the guy who's going to set up with her tonight. If she gets sick on that spaghetti. Come on, Professor. Get your hat. And the guy will have to get up at eight o'clock tomorrow to get her breakfast. Oh, no, Michael. This time, one of your pigeons has come home to lose. Mike, I like your apartment. I'm glad I'm going to stay with you. You are, huh? Yes. Well, I don't mind you staying with me, Professor. Not if you'll play ball. Well, what I mean is, you'll kind of not get my hair. You mean if I will cooperate? Yeah, yeah, you're right. Very well, I will cooperate. Also, if you wish, I will play ball with you. Professor, you really are a character. Now, look, my instructions are simple. You keep reasonably quiet, eat what you should, and wash at frequent intervals. Is that all clear? Yes. Okay, then we understand each other. And you start right now. Oh, hey, you don't look so hot, Professor. Maybe it's that green light on your face. I don't think so. I think it's the spaghetti. Oh, no, no, good heavens. Well, come on. No, no, no, go ahead. I got to answer the phone. No, no, wait for me. Oh, ye gods, I... They're okay now, Professor? Yes. Oh, that's good. You better start getting some sleep. I'll be back as soon as I can. My paper wants me to ring in. But I'll make it fast and be back in no time. You just hit the hay kid and pleasant dreams. You won't be scared. Of course not. That would be unintelligent. Okay. Good night, kid. Good night, Mike. Oh, say. I almost forgot something pretty important. A kiss for Cinderella. Good night, Mike. Good morning, Your Highness. Well, Regan will be back. Mr. Regan will be back soon. And he wouldn't like you waiting in that gun around. Oh, no. What do you want? What's it to you? Obviously, you've been very badly brought up. Oh, no, kid. And since you're so intent on staying, please put down that gun and we shall converse. Oh, sure. Sure, leave us through there, little thing. The brisk action that wakes up your whole mouth leaves it feeling youthful and alive with a refreshing new sense of cleanness. And that gives you such a fine feeling of assurance when you're meeting people. Your smile will be brighter and you'll feel brighter every time you use Squid Dental Crain. So, before every date, as well as every morning and night, brush your teeth with Squid Dental Crain. Taste, feel, and see the refreshing difference. Before continuing with part two of Academy Award, we wish to thank Metro Golden Mayor for making the story available. Metro Golden Mayor are also producers of the yearlings, starring Gregory Peck and Jane Wyman. And now the House of Squid presents part two of Academy Award, starring Margaret O'Brien in Lost Angel with Marissa O'Brien as Katie and Ira Grosselle as Mike. There is said to be a wonderful bird here called, uh, called a nightingale. Said the Emperor. They say it is the best thing in all my great, my great, uh, Empire. Empire. Empire. I have never heard him named. Replyed, uh, Replyed, uh, C-A-V-L-I-A. Cavalier. And why wasn't it Empire? Oh, Pocky, it isn't the same at all. You see, Mike. Call it. I'd pay you a little visit since you wouldn't come and see me. Oh, no, look here, Pocky. Shut up. Make it short and sweet. Look, I gotta find a guy. Left him around. He's the only one who can climb me on his rap. He saw the whole thing. I can't go looking for him. I'd be picked up in two minutes. A reporter like you knows every angle, see? So you're gonna do it for me. You get it? Well, you hide out here. Right. I think you should help him. You keep out of this. Why? Because I like Pocky. Well, you're getting like an awful lot of people. Yes, it's getting easier and easier. Look, but Pocky, if I find him, I get the whole story. Oh, but you're wasting a lot of time, but... Okay. But you'll go right to sleep now, Professor. Okay. It's for you, Pocky. You'll go to sleep, too. Well, I don't feel like it. I'll retream some more. Oh, murder. No, you'll be all right. Who brother did I have a time with him? You're a smart guy, Reagan. All right, Moran, wake up. Make a good look, sweetheart. Reagan, get that kid out of here. This punk didn't witness that shooting, did you, Chumper? He did it himself. Nobody's framing me. Oh, listen, you Chump, make him sign a confession. That'll clear you. And then he just walks off, no thanks. No, he doesn't walk off. We call the cops. Pay him off this way. You just put yourself back in jail. Oh, Pocky, don't do anything that'll make you go to prison. That would be unintelligent. And besides, I wouldn't be able to see you anymore. And you wouldn't be able to do anything. And you promise you'd show me how to play Dyson. Hey. You know something, Professor? I think you're right. Come on, start talking, Rat. Furthermore, you cops, you'd have never found a Chumper if it hadn't been for Reagan. You guys can really take lessons from him. And a kid. Oh, boy, what a kid. Have you seen your professor? Remember, always use your own time. Oh, there she is. There's our little alpha. We've got a gangster, Professor Vinton. And now, perhaps, he won't have to go to jail. And the cops, too. You unprincipled man. Is this the care with which you watched over her? Gangsters, criminals. Why, to me, you're no better than one yourself. Don't you dare talk that way to Mike. I hope it gives you some satisfaction to know that you've probably ruined years of work. That you... Well, Mr. Regan, the Pickering Institute has some influence in this city. You haven't heard the last of this. Oh, yes, I have. I've heard the last of it. Get out of here, Vincent. All of you. Let us go home, my dear. But I can't leave Mike. Mike, I can't go. No, Professor. You came to me so I'd show you magic. Well, there's loads of magic, isn't there? They're all kinds. I showed it to you, didn't I? Now you've got to go back. The professors are good people and you've always liked them. But, Mike, it's different when you love people. It's not the same as liking them. I love you, Mike. And when you love people, you have to be with them. Don't you see, Mike? Regan, if I spoke harshly to you, I'm sorry. Perhaps I... Oh, will you... Will you please get out of here? Mike! Good guy. That's good, huh? Katie, let's get married now, tonight. Let's go someplace quiet. I've been waiting a long time for you to say that to me, Mike. But it's no. You see, I think I would be too much of a responsibility for you. Whatever it is you're not willing to give. I saw that just now. So... Well, so long, Mike. Okay, so long. But I'm going. I'm getting out of here right now. Shall we try the test, Alpha? It's really simple once you've caught on. Can you do it, my dear? I don't want to. Don't make her go through with it. Alpha, would you like to have Professor Zimmerman read to you for a while? No. Well, would you like to go out for a nice walk? No. Darling, would you like to see Michael? He doesn't want to see me. But what exactly was the nature of the magic that Mr. Regan showed you, Alpha? Oh, there were lots of things. There was a flying carpet. It looked like an airplane, but it was really a flying carpet. And then there was a man through shirt lighted up and... Alpha, you know, there are explanations of these things, and they're just as entertaining when you understand them. Oh, but that wasn't the real magic. That was just a little kind. And what was the real magic? All sorts of characters could drop in. What, are you going someplace? Yeah, away. Oh, are you taking a kid with you? Look, I brought her some junk. Where is she? You'll find her at the Pickering Institute. Regan, you're not putting your kid in an orphanage. No, it's not an orphanage. And she's not my kid. Now look, Regan, I ain't gonna stop her. Now look, Paki, you're a nice guy. Keep out of trouble, behave yourself. Believe anything you want, but get out of my way. I'm leaving. So long. That guy is nuts or something. What goes around here? If somebody touches a hair in that kid's head, I'll knock him off, so help me, I'll... Paki. Kitty. Oh, Paki, have you seen Mike? Yeah, yeah, sure. He just came out of here. We've got to find him. Oh, the kid's awful safe, Paki. What? She misses Mike. She hasn't eaten or slept. No good here. Going on and on. Let me get on that phone, I'll get the mob out. I guess there's nothing more we can do. He's just vanished. Paki, couldn't the boys find him either? Oh, no, I don't get it. First time they ever let me down, that... that Mike just vanished. I can't hold out any hope now for the child. She just lies there with her head turned to the wall. Oh, I give everything I possess to find Regan. Everything. Don't take no boughs, Max. So would we. If he knew, if he read the papers, he'd come, I know he'd come. Where's Mike, kid? Regan! Mike, I knew you'd come. Regan, I'm so glad to see I could... I could shoot you in the stomach. Did you... did you hear them paging you, or did you read about it in the paper? I read what in the paper? Who paged me? What's the matter with you people? Look, Vincent, I want to talk to you about that kid. Oh, Mike, do you mean you came all on your own? Of course I came on my own. What do you mean? Hey. Hey, what's happened? Has anything happened to Alpha? You see, she's been rather ill. Nothing serious, but... What is it? What's the matter with her? Don't you fools know how to take care of a child? Can I leave my kid here for a couple of days without you? Professor. Mike. What's all this nonsense about not eating? Oh, Mike. You got the other professors sorry at me. I'm in hot water with Katie. Probably lose my job. Oh, Mike, you came. I knew you would. It's magic. Oh, Professor. Professor. Easy. Mike. Well, I mean, well, there are just a few details to clear up. Naturally, we cannot turn Alpha over to a bachelor. No. Okay. Of course, darling. Well, we shall continue to supervise the child's education and it would be advisable for her parents to keep her best of her course of study. So I shall send you a guide to an eighth month preliminary course. Never mind, Mike. I'll take care of you and Katie. Honestly, I will. 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