Thinking Primary: Mary Poppins
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Michael
Jane
Michael
Mr. Banks
Transcription
Perhaps it's a witch.
Of course not. Witches have brooms.
It's her. It's the person. She's answered our advertisement.
Rosy cheeks and everything.
Ellen, you may now show them in, one at a time.
Yes, sir. You may come in one at a time. Ellen
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Ellen
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Thank you.
Oh.
You are the father of Jane and Michael Banks, are you not? I said, you are the father of Jane and Michael Banks.
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Well, well yes, of course, I mean. You brought your references, I presume.
May I see them?
Oh, I make it a point never to give references. A very old-fashioned idea to my mind.
Is that so? We'll have to see about that then, won't we?
Now then, the qualifications. "Item one: a cheery disposition." I am never cross. "Item two: rosy cheeks." Obviously. "Item three: play games, all sorts." Well, I'm sure the children will find my games extremely diverting.
May I? This paper? Where did you get it from? I thought I tore it up.
Excuse me. "Item four: you must be kind." I am kind, but extremely firm.
Have you lost something?
Yeah. That paper, you see. I thought that I...
You are George Banks, are you not?
What?
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And you did advertise for a nanny, did you not?
George Banks.
Very well then.
I tore it up, turned it over. Tore it up again and threw it in there. Yes.
I beg your pardon. Are you ill?
I hope not.
Now, about my wages. The reference here is very obscure.
Very obscure.
We must be very clear on that point, mustn't we?
Yes, we must indeed.
I shall require every second Tuesday off.
Every Tuesday.

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Ellen
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Mary Poppins On second thoughts, I believe a trial period would be wise. I'll give you one week. I'll know by then. I'll see the children now. Thank you.
Close your mouth please, Michael. We are not a codfish. Well, don't stand there staring. Best foot forward. Spit spot!
George? George, what on earth are you doing? I thought you were interviewing nannies.
I was! I was!
You mean you've selected one already?
Yes, it's done. It's, it's all done.
Well, where is she?
What? Well, she's in the nursery of course, I mean. I put her to work straight away.
How clever of you! I would have muddled the whole thing. Tell me, is she everything that we'd hoped she'd be?
Well, it all happened rather quickly. I mean, I...
Will she be firm? Will she give commands? Will she mould our young breed?
You know, Winifred, I think she will. I think she will.
In that case, perhaps you'd better tell Ellen to dismiss the others.
The others? Oh, yes. Ellen?
Yes, sir?
Tell the other applicants they may go. The position has been filled.
The others, sir?
Yes, the others. How many nannies does she think we need in this house?
The position has been filled.