WEBVTT 1 00:00:09.080 --> 00:00:25.519 Kathy and Elliott Lewis on stage. Kathy Lewis Elliott Lewis, 2 00:00:25.839 --> 00:00:29.399 two of the most distinguished names in radio, appearing each 3 00:00:29.440 --> 00:00:32.520 week in their own theater, starring in a repertory of 4 00:00:32.560 --> 00:00:36.399 Franz Brod's stories of their own and your choosing radio's 5 00:00:36.439 --> 00:00:50.159 foremost players in radio's foremost plays, Ladies and Gentlemen, Elliott Lewis, 6 00:00:51.000 --> 00:00:54.880 good evening, May I present my wife Kathy Good Evening 7 00:00:55.280 --> 00:00:56.960 during this series on stage. 8 00:00:57.039 --> 00:00:59.079 We haven't done a classic until tonight. 9 00:00:59.320 --> 00:01:01.920 We've done a hymn Mary James' Story, a novel by 10 00:01:02.000 --> 00:01:05.640 Leonard Merrick east Lynne and our American cousin, but we 11 00:01:05.680 --> 00:01:07.879 haven't done what we've all learned to consider a. 12 00:01:07.799 --> 00:01:09.200 Classic until tonight. 13 00:01:09.439 --> 00:01:13.159 Until tonight, because tonight you are going to hear Candide 14 00:01:13.280 --> 00:01:17.040 or the Optimist by Voltaire, and that's a real, honest 15 00:01:17.040 --> 00:01:18.239 to goodness classic. 16 00:01:18.480 --> 00:01:20.400 And to tell you the story, we have a guest. 17 00:01:20.920 --> 00:01:24.760 His name is Larry thor So, first fred Steiner and 18 00:01:24.799 --> 00:01:37.480 then Larry thor To tell you the story of Candide. 19 00:01:38.959 --> 00:01:43.120 It happened a long time ago in Germany in the 20 00:01:43.120 --> 00:01:46.079 castle of Baron Thunderton Frank lived. They used the dal 21 00:01:46.200 --> 00:01:49.920 with the most gentle character. He was honest by instinct 22 00:01:50.200 --> 00:01:54.879 and very simple minded, which accounted for his being named Candide. 23 00:01:55.079 --> 00:01:57.560 The baron was very rich and powerful. 24 00:01:58.200 --> 00:02:01.719 The baroness weighed three hundred fifty pounds, and therefore was 25 00:02:01.920 --> 00:02:07.519 very respective. The baron's daughter, Cunigonde, was young, well formed, 26 00:02:07.799 --> 00:02:09.039 and very beautiful. 27 00:02:09.680 --> 00:02:11.000 It was only natural for. 28 00:02:11.000 --> 00:02:15.719 Candide to fall in love with Mademoiselle Quinegonde, but because 29 00:02:15.719 --> 00:02:16.000 of his. 30 00:02:16.039 --> 00:02:18.120 Character, he was never bold enough to tell her so. 31 00:02:19.599 --> 00:02:22.919 The most intelligent person in the castle was doctor Pengloss, 32 00:02:23.000 --> 00:02:27.560 the tutor. Candide listened to his teachings with reverence and respect. 33 00:02:28.199 --> 00:02:31.080 Everything is made for an inn, since this is the 34 00:02:31.080 --> 00:02:32.639 best of all possible rules. 35 00:02:33.000 --> 00:02:37.000 Everything is made for the best inn. Is that claar Madmoiselle. 36 00:02:36.719 --> 00:02:39.960 Kunegarm, Yes, doctor Pangloss, very clear? 37 00:02:40.439 --> 00:02:42.400 Is it clear, Candy? 38 00:02:42.400 --> 00:02:45.199 It's stupid of me, But not exactly, sir. We then observe, 39 00:02:46.080 --> 00:02:47.560 noses were made to wear. 40 00:02:47.439 --> 00:02:49.560 Spects, and so we had spects. 41 00:02:50.240 --> 00:02:53.800 Legs obviously leave clothing, and so we have riches. And 42 00:02:53.879 --> 00:02:56.280 as pigs were made to be easy, we had poured 43 00:02:56.319 --> 00:02:59.919 all year around. Consequently, those who say all is well 44 00:03:00.400 --> 00:03:04.319 talk nansense. What they should say, is all's. 45 00:03:03.879 --> 00:03:06.840 For the guest? Now do you see? Yes, it's all 46 00:03:06.879 --> 00:03:08.120 clear now, sir, thank you. 47 00:03:10.319 --> 00:03:14.319 Candide was happy and, in his innocent way, considered himself 48 00:03:14.360 --> 00:03:15.599 extremely fortunate. 49 00:03:16.120 --> 00:03:17.599 He had a roof over his head. 50 00:03:18.039 --> 00:03:21.319 He could see Mademoiselle Cunegonde every day, and he was 51 00:03:21.360 --> 00:03:24.840 taught by doctor Pendloss, the greatest philosopher in the province 52 00:03:25.039 --> 00:03:28.280 and therefore the whole world. But it was not to last. 53 00:03:30.919 --> 00:03:33.360 One day, Cunigond was walking in the garden. 54 00:03:34.280 --> 00:03:37.919 What a lovely day. It's good to be alive. 55 00:03:38.360 --> 00:03:41.599 She felt very aware, and for the first time in 56 00:03:41.639 --> 00:03:43.960 her life noticed the birds. 57 00:03:43.520 --> 00:03:44.759 And the beads. 58 00:03:45.400 --> 00:03:48.560 How lovely they are. I wonder what. 59 00:03:48.599 --> 00:03:53.719 Attracts them to the flowers. It's scientific. I suppose Candide 60 00:03:53.800 --> 00:03:56.879 might know. I'll ask him after supper. 61 00:03:57.759 --> 00:04:01.479 After supper, Cunigund found herself a long with Candide. 62 00:04:01.960 --> 00:04:06.199 Candy asked, Mademoiselle Cunigon you wish to speak to me? 63 00:04:06.879 --> 00:04:10.759 Yes, I will you see I you dropped your handkerchief. 64 00:04:11.240 --> 00:04:16.240 You may pick it up if you like. Thank you. 65 00:04:16.240 --> 00:04:20.519 You may kiss my hand if you like, Cunigond, how 66 00:04:20.920 --> 00:04:24.360 nice you kiss my hand just like a bird at 67 00:04:24.360 --> 00:04:28.399 a flower. Do it again, Cunigond, you may kiss me 68 00:04:28.480 --> 00:04:29.399 on the lips too. 69 00:04:29.800 --> 00:04:34.920 Shuni gone, father, my lord the baron. 70 00:04:36.040 --> 00:04:39.199 I was just asking Candide to question Father. 71 00:04:39.519 --> 00:04:42.279 I listen to my lord. I was just please, my Lord. 72 00:04:42.279 --> 00:04:42.879 I was on it. 73 00:04:44.000 --> 00:04:45.399 Please come from me. 74 00:04:47.160 --> 00:04:55.319 Oh, Cunigon, I am parted from you, expelled from paradise. 75 00:04:56.519 --> 00:04:57.560 What will become of me? 76 00:04:59.600 --> 00:05:05.240 Candy picked himself up and started blocking. He wandered aimlessly 77 00:05:05.319 --> 00:05:08.560 until the next morning, shivering and pennilessly came to an end. 78 00:05:10.360 --> 00:05:12.879 Two soldiers dressed in blue noticed him. 79 00:05:12.720 --> 00:05:15.680 And ask him to have something to eat. Gentlemen, I'm honored, 80 00:05:15.680 --> 00:05:16.920 but I have no money to pay. 81 00:05:17.040 --> 00:05:19.360 Ah, sir, persons of your merit. 82 00:05:19.120 --> 00:05:19.959 Never pay anything. 83 00:05:20.600 --> 00:05:22.439 Are you not? A well built young man. 84 00:05:22.279 --> 00:05:25.839 Over five feet long five feet ten perfect. We'd never 85 00:05:25.920 --> 00:05:28.399 let a man like you be short of money. Men 86 00:05:28.480 --> 00:05:29.720 were made to help each other. 87 00:05:29.800 --> 00:05:32.199 Yes, that is what doctor Pangloss was always telling me. 88 00:05:32.680 --> 00:05:34.839 I see that everything is for the best. 89 00:05:34.639 --> 00:05:35.240 Of course. 90 00:05:35.959 --> 00:05:37.560 Tell me do you love? 91 00:05:37.639 --> 00:05:39.759 Oh? Yes, I love Mademoiselle Cunigon. 92 00:05:40.079 --> 00:05:42.399 No, no, Oh, What I mean is do you love 93 00:05:42.439 --> 00:05:43.639 the King of the Bulgarian? 94 00:05:43.920 --> 00:05:46.079 Not a bit. I've never seen him. Why, he's the 95 00:05:46.120 --> 00:05:49.600 most charming of kings. You must drink his health. Oh gladly, 96 00:05:53.120 --> 00:05:53.720 that's enough. 97 00:05:53.959 --> 00:05:55.000 Bring out the leg irons. 98 00:05:55.000 --> 00:05:58.959 Corporal, what what are you doing? You are now the defender, 99 00:05:59.040 --> 00:06:02.000 the hero of the Blue Bulgarians. You are now in 100 00:06:02.040 --> 00:06:03.920 the army with your fortune and gloria. 101 00:06:04.000 --> 00:06:06.959 Shot attention. Huh. 102 00:06:11.720 --> 00:06:14.360 The two soldiers cook can lead to a regiment. He 103 00:06:14.399 --> 00:06:20.319 was taught to drill, to shoot, and given thirty strokes 104 00:06:20.319 --> 00:06:23.879 with a stick. The next day he did better and 105 00:06:24.000 --> 00:06:27.439 was given only twenty strokes. On the third day, the 106 00:06:27.519 --> 00:06:30.000 King of the Bulgarians went to war with the King 107 00:06:30.079 --> 00:06:35.480 of the Abaris. Tundy couldn't quite understand how he happened 108 00:06:35.480 --> 00:06:37.800 to be in the middle of it, so he decided 109 00:06:37.839 --> 00:06:38.720 to go elsewhere. 110 00:06:39.319 --> 00:06:40.399 He left the war and. 111 00:06:40.360 --> 00:06:44.120 Headed for Holland, where he arrived starving and in ranks. 112 00:06:44.879 --> 00:06:47.600 A kind merchant, observing the plight of a fellow creature, 113 00:06:47.639 --> 00:06:49.079 took him in, cleaned him up. 114 00:06:49.000 --> 00:06:49.639 And fed him. 115 00:06:50.120 --> 00:06:51.720 Even orfered to teach him how to make. 116 00:06:51.600 --> 00:06:53.680 Persian jewelry, which is made in Holland. 117 00:06:54.399 --> 00:06:57.000 A month later he met a beggar covered with sores 118 00:06:57.040 --> 00:06:59.839 and dirt. 119 00:07:01.399 --> 00:07:02.959 To that, sir, just a penny. 120 00:07:02.959 --> 00:07:05.279 Here you are, my good man. Thank you sir. 121 00:07:06.160 --> 00:07:09.519 Wheat, it can't be Candy. 122 00:07:09.600 --> 00:07:12.720 Yes, that is my name. Don't you recognize me? 123 00:07:13.439 --> 00:07:18.480 Doctor Pangloss, you, my dear master, in this horrible steak. 124 00:07:18.680 --> 00:07:19.399 What's happened to you? 125 00:07:19.480 --> 00:07:23.759 Tragedy, my boy, exhausting physical tragedy. In fact, your face 126 00:07:23.839 --> 00:07:26.000 is the first happy sight I've seen since the castle 127 00:07:26.160 --> 00:07:26.800 was destroyed. 128 00:07:26.959 --> 00:07:28.720 The castle destroyed. 129 00:07:28.279 --> 00:07:31.639 Utterly, the Bulgarians came, not a stone left standing, or 130 00:07:31.680 --> 00:07:32.800 even a chicken left alive. 131 00:07:32.959 --> 00:07:34.639 And Mademoiselle Cunigon. 132 00:07:34.279 --> 00:07:38.839 Junigone, the pearl of young ladies, that masterpiece of nature. 133 00:07:39.600 --> 00:07:40.120 She's dead. 134 00:07:40.759 --> 00:07:43.079 They have dispeared by one of the soldiers. 135 00:07:43.279 --> 00:07:45.480 They broke the baron's head when he tried to defend her, 136 00:07:45.759 --> 00:07:48.759 sliced up the baroness, and skewed. 137 00:07:48.240 --> 00:07:53.000 The baron's son. Cunigon dead, best of all worlds? Where 138 00:07:53.040 --> 00:07:53.399 are you? 139 00:07:53.560 --> 00:07:55.639 They left me alone only because I have the pox. 140 00:07:56.160 --> 00:07:57.519 No one will have anything to do with me. 141 00:07:57.720 --> 00:07:59.040 Oh, I'm almost dead myself. 142 00:07:59.120 --> 00:08:01.680 Not when we've just found each other. You must be cured, 143 00:08:01.879 --> 00:08:04.319 can I have? I will take you to my benefactor, 144 00:08:04.360 --> 00:08:07.519 a good kind merchant, and tell him everything. He cannot help, 145 00:08:07.560 --> 00:08:09.920 but have compassion for you as he did for me. 146 00:08:10.240 --> 00:08:13.720 Such people still exist. I can't believe him. Come, I 147 00:08:13.720 --> 00:08:14.360 will show you. 148 00:08:18.319 --> 00:08:22.160 And within the hour doctor Pandluss learned one such person 149 00:08:22.240 --> 00:08:22.920 did exist. 150 00:08:23.680 --> 00:08:26.000 The good kind merchant paid for a cure out of 151 00:08:26.040 --> 00:08:26.759 his own pocket. 152 00:08:27.360 --> 00:08:31.639 Doctor Pendluss explained the candied how these amazing events proved 153 00:08:31.680 --> 00:08:32.480 his philosophy. 154 00:08:32.639 --> 00:08:35.159 If I had not had the pox, the soldiers. 155 00:08:34.799 --> 00:08:35.480 Would have killed me. 156 00:08:36.279 --> 00:08:37.679 I've never been digging. 157 00:08:37.320 --> 00:08:39.240 On the streets where you found me, which resulted in 158 00:08:39.320 --> 00:08:42.679 my cure. And therefore, if one catches the pox, it 159 00:08:42.679 --> 00:08:44.240 can only be for the best. 160 00:08:44.600 --> 00:08:47.240 Some weeks later, the merchant found it necessary to go 161 00:08:47.279 --> 00:08:50.720 to Lisbon on business, and took his two philosophers with him. 162 00:08:51.360 --> 00:08:53.559 Just as they stepped off the boat, the earth began 163 00:08:53.600 --> 00:08:59.159 to tremble under their feet. A tidal wave smashed all 164 00:08:59.159 --> 00:09:04.279 the ships, and the houses crashed in the streets. 165 00:09:08.840 --> 00:09:09.399 Pangloss. 166 00:09:10.279 --> 00:09:13.200 Our benefactor completely buried under that house. 167 00:09:13.240 --> 00:09:15.879 And why how can it be for the best? There 168 00:09:15.919 --> 00:09:17.200 was not another man like him. 169 00:09:17.279 --> 00:09:20.120 It can only be that he was just too good 170 00:09:20.159 --> 00:09:22.799 to live. He will never be tempted to do a 171 00:09:22.879 --> 00:09:27.960 wrong thing, so he will remain good forever. Not many 172 00:09:27.960 --> 00:09:31.080 of us are that fortune they come, we must search 173 00:09:31.120 --> 00:09:31.519 for food. 174 00:09:32.840 --> 00:09:36.639 There seems to be a light over there. Hello, Hello, 175 00:09:37.320 --> 00:09:39.720 do you need help? Have you any food? 176 00:09:40.240 --> 00:09:40.840 You're serving? 177 00:09:41.000 --> 00:09:47.759 Soup and bread just thrown, But two more this way, gentlemen, We. 178 00:09:47.759 --> 00:09:48.720 Thank you very kindly. 179 00:09:50.600 --> 00:09:56.000 Ah smells im compliments of the city officials. 180 00:09:56.799 --> 00:09:57.840 A terrible disaster. 181 00:09:58.080 --> 00:10:01.960 Yes, our benefactor was killed most immediately, my sympathy. This 182 00:10:02.120 --> 00:10:04.960 horror can only be the work of the devil. Something 183 00:10:05.039 --> 00:10:07.000 must be done the survivor. They're in an ugly mood. 184 00:10:07.039 --> 00:10:09.279 If they understood philosophy would be clearer than that. 185 00:10:09.360 --> 00:10:10.360 All this is for the best. 186 00:10:10.879 --> 00:10:14.039 Oh, doctor Pangloss is the greatest philosopher in the world, 187 00:10:14.120 --> 00:10:19.440 said I am his disciple. Oh, then you must be 188 00:10:19.519 --> 00:10:21.919 strangers to our city. You don't believe our desired. That 189 00:10:21.960 --> 00:10:23.120 will be evil begging. 190 00:10:23.200 --> 00:10:26.600 Your Excellency's pardoned. But not in this case. 191 00:10:27.200 --> 00:10:29.960 It is impossible for things not to happen. 192 00:10:29.720 --> 00:10:30.240 When they do. 193 00:10:30.799 --> 00:10:34.080 Therefore, all happenings must be accepted for the best. 194 00:10:35.320 --> 00:10:37.840 But then you wouldn't agree that a public hanging is 195 00:10:37.840 --> 00:10:41.320 the only preventative for earthquakes. Public hanging, with all the 196 00:10:41.360 --> 00:10:44.200 frills and ceremony, of course, I don't quite see how 197 00:10:44.240 --> 00:10:46.440 it would serve any purpose except to take the people's 198 00:10:46.440 --> 00:10:49.600 minds off their own misery for a while. Precisely, especially 199 00:10:49.639 --> 00:10:52.080 if those who are hanged happen to be strangers, have 200 00:10:52.360 --> 00:10:54.000 no local importance to your. 201 00:10:53.919 --> 00:10:57.039 Planning such a spectacle. Precisely when will it take place? 202 00:10:57.320 --> 00:11:04.639 Almost immediately, gods, In almost no time, Candid and Pangloss 203 00:11:04.679 --> 00:11:08.120 were shackled together and marched outside. A procession was formed, 204 00:11:08.120 --> 00:11:10.440 with a few musicians at the head, and they marched 205 00:11:10.480 --> 00:11:14.480 off to the public squares. A gibbet had already been erected, 206 00:11:14.519 --> 00:11:20.159 and the waiting crowd brinted, the strangers warmer. It was 207 00:11:20.200 --> 00:11:23.600 all according to custom and very colorful. I can't believe 208 00:11:23.600 --> 00:11:26.759 this is happening. It must be a bad dream. Cage 209 00:11:27.480 --> 00:11:35.840 my boy, farewell, Pangloss. 210 00:11:36.000 --> 00:11:37.120 It was pure providence. 211 00:11:37.440 --> 00:11:45.080 The crowd panicked and ran. Candide was struck by some 212 00:11:45.159 --> 00:11:51.279 falling stones and terrified. Bewildered and bleeding, he crawled away, young. 213 00:11:51.120 --> 00:11:55.840 Man, why, old woman? What is it? My son? 214 00:11:56.399 --> 00:11:56.919 Follow me? 215 00:11:57.399 --> 00:12:01.360 I'm too weak, clean on me? Why are you? Why 216 00:12:01.399 --> 00:12:02.320 are you so kind? 217 00:12:02.919 --> 00:12:16.000 Just come along and don't speak a word. Your new 218 00:12:16.120 --> 00:12:19.679 suit of clothes fits quite well. I had to guess 219 00:12:19.679 --> 00:12:20.360 at the size. 220 00:12:20.639 --> 00:12:23.360 Please tell me whose house am I in who has 221 00:12:23.399 --> 00:12:25.399 inspired you with so much kindness. 222 00:12:25.480 --> 00:12:35.039 Now that you're presentable, you shall see. 223 00:12:31.919 --> 00:12:33.879 Cuney gun, Candy. 224 00:12:34.600 --> 00:12:37.320 It's impossible this time I am dreaming. 225 00:12:38.279 --> 00:12:42.000 No, it is I but Pangloss assured me that you 226 00:12:42.080 --> 00:12:43.159 had been speared. 227 00:12:43.679 --> 00:12:47.120 Yes, but a spearing is not always fatal. 228 00:12:47.320 --> 00:12:49.200 It's a miracle. Tell me. 229 00:12:49.440 --> 00:12:51.600 When the soldiers came to the castle, one of them 230 00:12:51.639 --> 00:12:53.440 found me and took me as his prisoner. 231 00:12:53.759 --> 00:12:56.879 I did his shirts and cooking. Then he lost all 232 00:12:56.919 --> 00:12:59.399 his money and got tired of me, and I was 233 00:12:59.399 --> 00:13:01.159 sold to a marriage broker who. 234 00:13:00.960 --> 00:13:03.200 Brought me here. How terrible for you. 235 00:13:03.240 --> 00:13:05.679 One day the chief official of the city noticed me 236 00:13:05.720 --> 00:13:08.720 and asked for my hand. You're marriage No, since the 237 00:13:08.759 --> 00:13:11.080 marriage broker has gone to some expense. 238 00:13:10.759 --> 00:13:14.879 To show me off, they're still bargaining. Thank heaven, Thank heaven. 239 00:13:15.440 --> 00:13:16.480 But how did you find me? 240 00:13:16.759 --> 00:13:20.000 The chief official invited me to the ceremony. I had 241 00:13:20.039 --> 00:13:23.080 an excellent seat. When I saw that you and doctor 242 00:13:23.120 --> 00:13:24.559 Pangloss were the strangers. 243 00:13:24.559 --> 00:13:29.679 I couldn't believe it when our teacher was yes, terrible, 244 00:13:30.360 --> 00:13:31.840 dear sweet. 245 00:13:31.600 --> 00:13:37.399 Candy, ah my heavens, it's the chief official. 246 00:13:38.200 --> 00:13:39.840 Why did I fighting for your have This is what 247 00:13:39.919 --> 00:13:42.919 goes on behind my back is it's social, You scoundrels. 248 00:13:42.919 --> 00:13:45.240 Please, Candid run stand behind. 249 00:13:44.960 --> 00:13:47.279 Me, cueing a gun. So you think you're gonna fight. 250 00:13:54.200 --> 00:14:00.679 Indeed you cured him, you who were always so, My 251 00:14:00.799 --> 00:14:01.639 dear Cunigon. 252 00:14:02.120 --> 00:14:04.879 When a man is in love, jealous, and almost been 253 00:14:04.960 --> 00:14:07.960 hung to prevent earthquakes, there is a tendency to lose 254 00:14:08.000 --> 00:14:08.600 one's temper. 255 00:14:09.000 --> 00:14:11.679 But he is the chief official. If the police come, 256 00:14:11.679 --> 00:14:12.279 we're lost. 257 00:14:12.320 --> 00:14:15.879 If you don't mind my suggesting, there are three horses 258 00:14:15.879 --> 00:14:18.600 in the stable. We could ride to the nearest seaport 259 00:14:18.840 --> 00:14:20.679 and take ship for another country. 260 00:14:20.679 --> 00:14:27.240 That's wonderful. We'd better hurry. 261 00:14:27.919 --> 00:14:30.799 They rolled thirty miles to the nearest seaport and found 262 00:14:30.799 --> 00:14:34.279 a ship that was leaving for the New World. Soldiers 263 00:14:34.320 --> 00:14:36.840 were needed for one of the garrisons in South America, 264 00:14:37.000 --> 00:14:40.000 so Candide went through the Bulgarian drill for the general 265 00:14:40.039 --> 00:14:42.919 and was made a captain on the spot. The three 266 00:14:42.960 --> 00:14:47.759 went on board and the ship sailed. We are going 267 00:14:47.840 --> 00:14:49.519 to a new world, my Cunigon. 268 00:14:50.600 --> 00:14:53.720 I look forward to it, for one might lament a 269 00:14:53.879 --> 00:14:56.279 little over the happenings in our own world. 270 00:14:56.799 --> 00:14:59.559 I was beginning to believe Panglass lied to us when 271 00:14:59.600 --> 00:15:02.759 he said everything is for the best. It must be 272 00:15:02.840 --> 00:15:18.879 the new one that is the best of all possible worlds. 273 00:15:21.080 --> 00:15:24.080 You are listening to Kathy and Elliott Lewis on stage 274 00:15:24.360 --> 00:15:30.159 tonight's play Cande Tonight, making radio history, CBS Radio presents 275 00:15:30.159 --> 00:15:32.120 a broadcast direct from the nation's capital. 276 00:15:32.679 --> 00:15:33.480 President Dwight D. 277 00:15:33.600 --> 00:15:36.679 Eisenhower will be heard addressing his news conference in Washington, 278 00:15:36.759 --> 00:15:40.679 d C. With CBS Radio's White House correspondent George Hermann 279 00:15:40.720 --> 00:15:44.919 introducing this historic special event. To make this presidential news 280 00:15:44.919 --> 00:15:49.240 conference broadcast possible, CBS Radio has canceled tonight's episode of 281 00:15:49.360 --> 00:15:51.879 Rogers of the Gazette starring Will Rogers Jr. 282 00:16:06.440 --> 00:16:08.960 The voyage to the New World was without incident or 283 00:16:09.039 --> 00:16:13.240 miss o. The sea air was very invigorating, and Candide 284 00:16:13.279 --> 00:16:16.960 Cunigonde and the Old Woman landed in South America much refreshed. 285 00:16:17.720 --> 00:16:20.360 Following the custom, they went to call on the Royal. 286 00:16:20.200 --> 00:16:24.600 Governor, Don Fernando I Figueroa E Lomparda si Suza. 287 00:16:24.639 --> 00:16:27.519 A man with an appreciation for the finer things in life, 288 00:16:28.240 --> 00:16:32.759 including women charming. Oh yes, mademoiselle, what. 289 00:16:32.960 --> 00:16:36.759 Was it, Mademoiselle Cunegonde, Your Excellency. 290 00:16:36.320 --> 00:16:39.480 Cunigone, Yes, indeed married. 291 00:16:40.120 --> 00:16:43.159 Mademoiselle Cunegon has done me the honor of accepting my proposal, 292 00:16:43.240 --> 00:16:45.600 Your excellency, it would be a double honor to have 293 00:16:45.679 --> 00:16:46.759 you present at the wedding. 294 00:16:46.960 --> 00:16:49.960 Yes, you're a captain, aren't you, young man? I have 295 00:16:50.039 --> 00:16:52.639 some troops outside. How would you like to inspect them? 296 00:16:52.639 --> 00:16:55.320 I'd be very happy to your excellency this afternoon. 297 00:16:55.440 --> 00:16:59.120 Now you go out that door there that door, yes, sir, 298 00:17:00.720 --> 00:17:01.559 Thank you, sir. 299 00:17:04.920 --> 00:17:12.240 Mademoiselle, your excellency. For some reason, I find myself very interested. 300 00:17:11.799 --> 00:17:12.839 In your welfare. 301 00:17:14.000 --> 00:17:17.599 You are, sir, a woman of your charm and perfection 302 00:17:17.960 --> 00:17:20.000 most certainly should be married. 303 00:17:20.519 --> 00:17:22.559 But not to a captain, my dear. 304 00:17:22.880 --> 00:17:25.400 What you need is a man of position who can 305 00:17:25.440 --> 00:17:26.559 do things for you. 306 00:17:27.480 --> 00:17:31.119 Yes, your excellency, but you see it, ah ah. 307 00:17:30.720 --> 00:17:33.039 It is impolite to interrupt governors. 308 00:17:33.599 --> 00:17:34.240 Excuse me. 309 00:17:34.599 --> 00:17:38.960 Yes, Fortunately for you, I am unmarried at the present time, 310 00:17:39.440 --> 00:17:42.920 and for your benefit, I'm willing to marry you myself. 311 00:17:43.799 --> 00:17:49.039 That's very kind of you. Could I be allowed a few. 312 00:17:48.880 --> 00:17:52.759 Moments to discuss your considerations for me with the old 313 00:17:52.799 --> 00:17:53.480 woman who. 314 00:17:53.400 --> 00:17:54.119 Came with us. 315 00:17:54.640 --> 00:17:58.119 Of course, I wouldn't think of rushing you take all 316 00:17:58.200 --> 00:18:00.640 the time you like minutes. 317 00:18:03.039 --> 00:18:05.599 Junigonde went quickly to the old woman and started to 318 00:18:05.599 --> 00:18:07.359 tell her of the governor's kindness. 319 00:18:08.079 --> 00:18:09.000 The old woman could. 320 00:18:08.799 --> 00:18:10.079 Hardly wait for her to finish. 321 00:18:10.119 --> 00:18:14.319 Excellent, mademoiselle, it solves a very awkward situation of which 322 00:18:14.359 --> 00:18:17.480 I have just learned. We have been followed here to the. 323 00:18:17.440 --> 00:18:21.559 New World, followed by the authorities. Their ship just arrived. 324 00:18:21.880 --> 00:18:24.559 They are looking for the persons responsible for the death 325 00:18:24.559 --> 00:18:25.480 of the chief official. 326 00:18:25.559 --> 00:18:27.960 For good heavens, then we must all flee. There is 327 00:18:28.119 --> 00:18:28.720 no need. 328 00:18:29.039 --> 00:18:30.599 With the governor in love with you. 329 00:18:31.000 --> 00:18:33.799 He's the most powerful man of South America. 330 00:18:33.920 --> 00:18:37.440 They wouldn't dare touch you. But Candid the governor won't 331 00:18:37.480 --> 00:18:40.079 save him. I must run and warn him quickly. 332 00:18:40.240 --> 00:18:42.240 You are fifteen minutes a almost up. 333 00:18:42.839 --> 00:18:44.160 You run back to the Governor. 334 00:18:44.400 --> 00:18:46.319 I will warn Captain Candide. 335 00:18:46.799 --> 00:18:49.359 The old woman ran to Candid and warned him there 336 00:18:49.400 --> 00:18:51.880 was not a moment to lose. Candid rushed to find 337 00:18:51.880 --> 00:18:53.799 his manservant, who had been hired just before. 338 00:18:53.599 --> 00:18:56.400 They left Europe. His name was Cacambo, and he. 339 00:18:56.440 --> 00:18:58.119 Was just the man for such an occasion. 340 00:18:58.440 --> 00:19:02.119 Experienced, well traveled and He loved his master because he 341 00:19:02.200 --> 00:19:04.839 knew Candy to be a good man. Where are you 342 00:19:04.880 --> 00:19:08.039 taking me? Where are we going through the back country? 343 00:19:08.400 --> 00:19:13.160 They are shooting bridemaster Bride. Candide had never ridden so 344 00:19:13.279 --> 00:19:15.960 fast in his life. They flew until the road came 345 00:19:16.000 --> 00:19:19.200 to an end in the jungle. The horses collapsed with fatigue, 346 00:19:19.200 --> 00:19:23.000 so they went on foot, living on wild fruit, wandering 347 00:19:23.200 --> 00:19:26.240 deeper and deeper until they came to a little river. 348 00:19:27.079 --> 00:19:31.799 There they built a canoe. Then they drifted, watching. 349 00:19:31.480 --> 00:19:33.279 The river get wider and wider. 350 00:19:34.160 --> 00:19:40.319 Finally it disappeared under an arch of towering rocks. When 351 00:19:40.359 --> 00:19:43.519 they saw daylight again, they were in a country surrounded 352 00:19:43.559 --> 00:19:45.079 by giant mountains. 353 00:19:45.759 --> 00:19:47.440 It was very beautiful. 354 00:19:48.039 --> 00:19:51.079 Candide and Cacambo landed at the first village where they 355 00:19:51.119 --> 00:19:54.920 saw some children at play. What are those children playing 356 00:19:54.960 --> 00:19:58.880 with those red, green and yellow stones that sparkle? So 357 00:19:59.359 --> 00:20:05.759 here are some the ground master, look, gold emeralds, rubies 358 00:20:06.000 --> 00:20:06.920 all over the place. 359 00:20:07.759 --> 00:20:11.160 This country is much better than west failure. But where 360 00:20:11.200 --> 00:20:14.559 are we? What country can this be? There is a house, 361 00:20:15.000 --> 00:20:17.359 maybe there is someone who can tell us. It was 362 00:20:17.400 --> 00:20:18.680 one of the plainer houses. 363 00:20:19.119 --> 00:20:22.480 The paneling was only gold studded with rubies, but done 364 00:20:22.480 --> 00:20:24.799 with taste, which are torn for the simplicity. 365 00:20:25.400 --> 00:20:27.599 An old man welcomed them and began to talk. 366 00:20:28.000 --> 00:20:31.720 This kingdom is the ancient country of the Incas. Since 367 00:20:31.720 --> 00:20:34.920 we are surrounded by impossible mountains, we know little of 368 00:20:34.920 --> 00:20:35.920 the outside world. 369 00:20:36.480 --> 00:20:38.480 That is why we live so simply. Well, yes, that's 370 00:20:38.640 --> 00:20:42.319 very understandable, sir. The Spaniards have a vague knowledge of us. 371 00:20:42.880 --> 00:20:46.559 They call our country El Dorado. I believe it means 372 00:20:46.920 --> 00:20:55.039 place of great wealth. Ridiculous, isn't This simple life is 373 00:20:55.079 --> 00:20:58.880 the best. That's why we are all very happy. We 374 00:20:59.000 --> 00:21:02.640 have no jails because there is nothing to steal, no 375 00:21:02.880 --> 00:21:06.440 mad people, because there is nothing to drive us crazy. 376 00:21:06.839 --> 00:21:08.359 So you see, we. 377 00:21:08.200 --> 00:21:12.039 Are no different than anyone else. I hope I'm not 378 00:21:12.119 --> 00:21:12.599 boring you. 379 00:21:12.680 --> 00:21:13.920 Oh no, sir, Please go on. 380 00:21:19.039 --> 00:21:21.759 When they had finished their conversation, the old man made 381 00:21:21.839 --> 00:21:24.440 arrangements for the two travelers to be received at court. 382 00:21:25.160 --> 00:21:27.880 A carriage arrived, drawn by six red sheep. 383 00:21:28.319 --> 00:21:30.720 They all got in and rolled on to the capitol. 384 00:21:37.240 --> 00:21:38.839 The city was magnificent. 385 00:21:39.319 --> 00:21:44.160 Everything was beautiful and useful, and everyone smiled. The king 386 00:21:44.240 --> 00:21:48.200 greeted them with hospitality beyond belief. At the end of 387 00:21:48.200 --> 00:21:51.519 the month, Candide had a talk with Cacambo. They sat 388 00:21:51.559 --> 00:21:53.279 by a pool of twenty year old. 389 00:21:53.119 --> 00:21:56.440 Brandy and dropped diamonds into it. Watching the circles. 390 00:21:56.039 --> 00:22:01.599 They made, Cacambo, Yes, Master, this is all very pleasant, 391 00:22:01.640 --> 00:22:03.160 But Cunegonde is not here. 392 00:22:04.279 --> 00:22:07.799 Isn't there someone you love? There's a girl in Europe. 393 00:22:08.480 --> 00:22:11.000 If we returned to our own world with only six 394 00:22:11.119 --> 00:22:14.079 sheep laden with these pebbles, we'd be richer than all 395 00:22:14.079 --> 00:22:15.039 the kings put together. 396 00:22:16.000 --> 00:22:17.079 We'd have nothing to fear. 397 00:22:17.640 --> 00:22:20.440 Yes, I've never thought of that, and we could easily 398 00:22:20.480 --> 00:22:21.960 regain Mademoiselle Cunegon. 399 00:22:22.240 --> 00:22:24.519 Then let's do it. Let us go ask the old 400 00:22:24.559 --> 00:22:25.799 man to ask the king if. 401 00:22:25.720 --> 00:22:27.240