Three Strangers1946

Jerome K. Arbutny:
I'll stay and witness your miracle as you call it. If it happens at midnight, we have only five minutes to go.

Jerome K. Arbutny:
That gives us just time to make our wish.

Jerome K. Arbutny:
Wish?

Crystal Shackleford:
Yes, I mentioned that Kwan Yin would not only open her eyes but her heart as well. Whatever we ask for she will grant.

Johnny West:
Oh, that's the kind of lady I like.

Crystal Shackleford:
The only difficulty is it has to be the same wish for three of us.

Johnny West:
What could that possibly be?

Crystal Shackleford:
I've been thinking about it for several days. You see, the wish I had my heart set on isn't one that I could possibly expect strangers to share, but I found the solution. What I wish can make all others come true.

Jerome K. Arbutny:
Eh?

Crystal Shackleford:
It's very simple... money.

Johnny West:
Money? That's all right with me although I think you slightly overestimate its power.

Jerome K. Arbutny:
No, I have no objections to money. How much do you suppose the Chinese lady can be, uh, touched for? Two thousand pounds?

Johnny West:
Well, that's a very trifling amount, but, eh, I think I can use it. [He turns out his pockets and they are empty]