The Day the Earth Stood Still

BARNHARDT: What about the people who are coming to the meeting tonight? Have they all arrived?

HILDA: I talked to most of them this morning... They were all very curious about the meeting.

BARNHARDT: Good. Did you speak to our friend Mr. Carpenter?

HILDA: He'll be there at 8:30.

BARNHARDT: Tell me, Hilda -- does all this frighten you -- does it make you feel insecure?

HILDA: Yes, sir -- it certainly does!

BARNHARDT: That's good, Hilda. I'm glad.

HILDA: You should see it, Professor Barnhardt! You should go out and see it for yourself!

BARNHARDT: Thanks -- I'm enjoying it right here.

HILDA: The whole city has stopped. People are running around like ants!

BARNHARDT: What a brilliant idea. I never would have thought of it.

BARNHARDT: The people who came to the meeting must be made to realize this. They must understand what is at stake. You mentioned a demonstration of force--

KLAATU: Yes.

BARNHARDT: Would such, a demonstration be possible before the meeting?

KLAATU: Yes -- of course.

BARNHARDT: Something that would dramatize for them and for their people the seriousness of the situation. Something that would affect the entire planet.

KLAATU: That can easily be arranged.

BARNHARDT: I wouldn't want you to harm anybody -- or destroy anything.

KLAATU: Why don't you leave it to me? I'll think of something.

BARNHARDT: Maybe a little demonstration.

KLAATU: Something dramatic -- but not destructive. It's quite an interesting problem. Would day after tomorrow be all right? Say about noon?

BARNHARDT: Such power exists?

KLAATU: I assure you such power exists.

BARNHARDT: It is not enough to have men of science. We scientists are too easily ignored -- or misunderstood. We must get important men from every field. Educators -- philosophers -- church leaders -- men of vision and imagination -- the finest minds in the world.

KLAATU: I leave that in your hands.

BARNHARDT: You'd have no objection to revealing yourself at this meeting?

KLAATU: No -- not at all.

BARNHARDT: What about your personal safety in the meantime? What about the Army -- and the police?

KLAATU: My name is Carpenter and I'm a very earthy character living in a respectable boarding house.

BARNHARDT: I'm afraid I can't offer you any real protection. I have no influence in cases of inter-planetary conspiracy.

KLAATU: I'm sure I'll be quite safe until the meeting.

BARNHARDT: One thing, Mr. Klaatu. Suppose this group should reject your proposals. What is the alternative?

KLAATU: I'm afraid you have no alternative. In such, a case the planet Earth would have to be-- --eliminated.

BARNHARDT: Would you be willing to meet with the group of scientists I am calling together?. Perhaps you could explain your mission to them, and they in turn could present it to their various peoples.

KLAATU: That's what I came to see you about.

BARNHARDT: I gather that your efforts on the official level were not entirely successful.

KLAATU: I come to you as a last resort -- and I confess that my patience is wearing thin. Must I take drastic action in order to get a hearing?

BARNHARDT: What -- what sort of action do you mean?

KLAATU: Violent action -- since that seems to be the only thing you people understand. Leveling the island of Manhattan, perhaps -- or dropping the Rock of Gibraltar into the sea.

KLAATU: You have faith, Professor Barnhardt

BARNHARDT: It isn't faith that makes good science, Mr. Klaatu. Its curiosity. Sit down, please. I have several thousand questions to ask you.

KLAATU: I would like to explain something of my mission here.

BARNHARDT: That was my first question.

KLAATU: It was my intention to discuss this officially -- with all the nations of the Earth -- but I was not allowed the Opportunity. I have come to realize since that your mutual fears and suspicions are merely the normal reactions of a primitive society. We know from scientific observation that you have discovered a rudimentary kind of atomic energy. We also know that you are experimenting with rockets.

BARNHARDT: Yes -- that is true.

KLAATU: In the hands of a mature civilization, these would not be considered weapons of aggression. But in the hands of your people-- We've observed your aggressive tendencies, and we don't trust you with such power.

BARNHARDT: If you mean that you are afraid of us--

KLAATU: We want to be sure you don't make -- let us say -- an unfortunate mistake. We know the potentiality of these developments and we are disturbed to find them in the hands of children... You see, we've had atomic energy for five thousand of your years. We discarded instruments like this many centuries ago. So long as you were limited to fighting among yourselves -- with your primitive tanks and planes -- we were unconcerned. But soon you will apply atomic energy to space ships -- and then you become a threat to the peace and security of other planets. That, of course, we cannot tolerate.

BARNHARDT: These other planets -- do they have peace and security?

KLAATU: We had our atomic wars -- thousands of years ago. After that we fought with bows and arrows. Then, slowly, we learned that fighting is no solution -- that aggression leads to chaos.

BARNHARDT: We scientists understand this. Even we primitive scientists. What exactly is the nature of your mission, Mr. Klaatu?

KLAATU: I came here to warn you that, by threatening danger, your planet faces danger -- very grave danger. I am prepared, however, to offer a solution.

BARNHARDT: Would you care to be more specific?

KLAATU: What I have to say must be said to all concerned. It is too important to be entrusted to any individual.

BARNHARDT: Yes -- that will reproduce the first- order terms. But what about the effect of the other terms?

KLAATU: Almost negligible... With variation of parameters, this is the answer.

BARNHARDT: How can you be so sure? Have you tested this theory?

KLAATU: I find it works well enough to get me from one planet to another. I understand you've called a meeting to study our space ship.

BARNHARDT: As though unsure of what he's heard) Yes -- yes, I have.

KLAATU: My name is Klaatu. I spent two days at your Walter Reed Hospital. Room 309. My doctor's name was Major White -- and I had a very attractive nurse called Ruth, who's getting married next Wednesday. If you are not interested -- or if you intend to turn me over to your Army -- we needn't waste any more time.

BARNHARDT: You wrote this?

KLAATU: It was a clumsy way to introduce myself -- but I understand you're a difficult man to see. I thought you'd have the solution by this time.

BARNHARDT: Not yet. That's why I wanted to see you.

BOBBY: Oh, boy -- can I, Mom?

HELEN: Yes, dear. Come on now. Bobby, your shoes are soaking!

BOBBY: Yeah -- the grass was kind of wet.

BOBBY: Gee, Mom, do you think maybe he's a diamond smuggler?

HELEN: Come on, darling -- we're going up to bed.

HELEN: He gave these to you?

BOBBY: Well, not exactly. I gave him two dollars.

HELEN: Now think back hard. You didn't follow Mr. Carpenter at all, did you? You haven't even been out of the house.

BOBBY: Yes, I have!

HELEN: You didn't really see the space ship. You just thought you did.

HELEN: Bobby--! What are you doing up at this hour?

BOBBY: I couldn't go to sleep, Mom. I had to tell you!

HELEN: Tell me what?

BOBBY: I followed Mr. Carpenter -- right after you left -- and, gee, Mom, where do you think he went? Right into the space ship!

HELEN: Now, Bobby, just a minute--

BOBBY: Honest, Mom, I saw him. It just opened up and he walked right in. And that great big iron man was moving around!

HELEN: Bobby, you've been dreaming again.

BOBBY: No, I haven't, Mom. I promise you... I saw it!

BOBBY: Mom -- is there something wrong with Mr. Carpenter?

HELEN: What do you mean, dear?

BOBBY: I mean -- on account of that policeman last night. You think he's a bank robber, maybe? Or a gangster?

HELEN: No, dear, of course not. He's a very nice man. I Just think he might prefer to be left alone. Now you get to bed and forget about it. 'Night, darling.

HELEN: Bobby -- I think it would be better if we didn't see quite so much of Mr. Carpenter

BOBBY: Gee, why, Mom? He's my best friend... And he's awful good in arithmetic. He even helps Professor Barnhardt.

HELEN: Did you and Mr. Carpenter really go to see Professor Barnhardt?

BOBBY: Sure we did! He wasn't there but we went to see him. And Mr. Carpenter showed him how to do his arithmetic.

HELEN: Go to bed, darling. You can finish that in the morning.

BOBBY: Okay.

BOBBY: We sure had fun today. We saw the space ship and we went to see Professor Barnhardt -- and--

HELEN: Professor Barnhardt.

BOBBY: Yeah, sure. Mom, do I have to go to school tomorrow?

HELEN: Of course, dear.

BOBBY: Aw, gee, Mom -- I had plans to play with Mr. Carpenter.

HELEN: Come on, Bobby. Time to go to bed.

BOBBY: Mom -- why does Mr. Carpenter have to go down to the police station?

HELEN: I -- I don't know, dear... Perhaps there's some mistake.

HELEN: Did you have a nice day, dear?

BOBBY: Boy, we had a swell time. Didn't we, Mr. Carpenter?

BOBBY: Hi Mom!

HELEN: Hello, darling. Good evening, Mr. Carpenter.

BOBBY: Can I help you look for the space man? Can I? I know what he looks like! He's got a square head -- and, three great big eyes!

HELEN: That's enough, Bobby. I think it's time you went to bed.

BOBBY: Bet he is, Mom. Bet he's out looking for that space man.

HELEN: I think we've all been hearing too much about "space men."

BOBBY: What do you want it for, Mr. Carpenter?

KLAATU: Why -- the light in my room went out. Thank you, Bobby. Goodnight.

KLAATU: Bobby -- have you a flashlight?

BOBBY: Yeah -- sure. It's a real Boy Scout flashlight.

KLAATU: All you have to remember is, first find the common denominator -- then subtract.

BOBBY: Thanks, Mr. Carpenter.

KLAATU: I'll say goodnight again.

BOBBY: Aw, gee -- we didn't finish our story.

KLAATU: We'll finish it tomorrow... Goodnight, Bobby.

BOBBY: Goodnight.

KLAATU: We certainly did.

BOBBY: We went to the movies -- and we had ice cream cones -- and we went to see Daddy--

KLAATU: Mrs. Benson -- this is Mr. Brady.

BOBBY: Mr. Brady's a cop.

BOBBY: Let's not say anything to my mother about this, Mr. Carpenter.

KLAATU: Why not, Bobby?

BOBBY: She doesn't like me to steal from people.

BOBBY: Gee -- those look like diamonds!

KLAATU: Some places that's what people use for money. They're easy to carry -- and they don't wear out.

BOBBY: Bet they're worth about a million dollars.

KLAATU: Would you give me your two dollars for a couple of them?

BOBBY: Well, sure, but--

BOBBY: I've got some money. My mother gave me two dollars.

KLAATU: No -- I want to take you to the movies. Do you think they'd accept these?

BOBBY: Go to the movies.

KLAATU: All right.

BOBBY: No foolin'? Will you?

KLAATU: Certainly. Tell me, Bobby -- do you have to have money to go there?

KLAATU: Did all these people die in wars?

BOBBY: Sure. Didn't you ever hear of Arlington Cemetery?

KLAATU: No -- I'm afraid not.

BOBBY: Mr. Carpenter" -- you don't seem to know about anything.

KLAATU: I'll tell you, Bobby -- I've been away for a long time. Very far away.

BOBBY: Is it different where you've been? Don't they have places like this?

KLAATU: They have cemeteries. But not like this one... You see, they don't have any wars.

BOBBY: What does that mean?

KLAATU: It's a problem in celestial mechanics.

BOBBY: Bet he's the only one in the world knows the answer.

KLAATU: He doesn't know the answer. And he'll never get it that way.

KLAATU: Bobby -- I have an idea. Let's go see Professor Barnhardt and find out how he talks.

BOBBY: You're just kidding, aren't you?

KLAATU: Wouldn't you like to meet him?

BOBBY: Well, sure I would, but -- Aw, I'll bet you'd be scared.

KLAATU: We can scare him more than he can scare us.

BOBBY: You think they'll ever find him?

KLAATU: I don't know, Bobby. I'm inclined to doubt it.

BOBBY: Mr. Carpenter -- what does velocity mean?

KLAATU: Velocity is the time rate of change of position.

KLAATU: Maybe four thousand miles an hour. And outside the Earth's atmosphere a good deal faster.

BOBBY: Gee! How could they make a landing?

KLAATU: Well -- there are several ways to reduce landing speed. You see, the velocity--

BOBBY: Gee, I'd like to get inside and see how it works. What do you think makes it go?

KLAATU: Well -- atomic power, I would imagine.

BOBBY: I thought that was only for bombs.

KLAATU: No. It's for a lot of other things, too.

BOBBY: You think it can go faster than an F- 36?

KLAATU: Yes -- I think so.

BOBBY: Boy, I'll bet he's strong. I bet he could knock down a whole building.

KLAATU: I shouldn't be at all surprised.

BOBBY: Well -- Professor Barnhardt, I guess. He's the greatest scientist in the world.

KLAATU: He lives here in Washington, doesn't he?

BOBBY: Sure. Right near where my mother works.

KLAATU: Where is that?

BOBBY: Department of Commerce. She's a secretary. They have a man they call the Secretary, but he isn't at all. My mother's a real secretary. Mr. Carpenter -- now can we go see the space ship?

KLAATU: Bobby -- who's the greatest man in America today?

BOBBY: Gee -- I don't know... The space man, I guess.

KLAATU: I was speaking of earth men. I meant the greatest philosopher -- the greatest thinker.

BOBBY: Are you an FBI man?

KLAATU: No -- I'm afraid not.

MAJOR: The skeletal structure is completely normal. Same for the major organs - heart, liver, spleen, kidneys.

CAPTAIN: And the lungs are the same as ours. Must mean a similar atmosphere -- similar pressure. How old do you think he is?

MAJOR: Oh, I'd say forty-five.

CAPTAIN: He told me this morning when I examined him. He's seventy-eight.

MAJOR: I don't believe it.

CAPTAIN: Their life expectancy is a hundred and thirty.

MAJOR: How does he explain that?

CAPTAIN: He says their medicine is that much more advanced. He was very nice about it. But he made me feel like a third-class witch doctor.

KLAATU: Before making any decisions, I think I should get out among your people -- become familiar with the basis for these strange, unreasoning attitudes.

HARLEY: Under the circumstances I'm afraid that will be impossible.

HARLEY: I tried to make you understand. The suspicions -- the jealousies -- the mistrust-- Surely you realize that my government has done everything in its power--

KLAATU: It's not your government I'm thinking about. It's your world.

HARLEY: Now that you understand the situation more clearly, perhaps you'd like to discuss the matter with the President

KLAATU: I will not speak to any one nation or group of nations. I don't intend to add my contribution to your childish jealousies and suspicions.

HARLEY: Our problems are very complex, Mr. Klaatu. You mustn't judge us too harshly.

KLAATU: I can judge only by what I see.

HARLEY: Your impatience is quite understandable.

KLAATU: I am impatient with stupidity. My people have learned to live without it.

HARLEY: I'm afraid my people haven't. I'm very sorry -- I wish it were otherwise.

HARLEY: Good afternoon. I'm glad to see you up and around.

KLAATU: Thank you... Have you any news?

HARLEY: Not very good news, I'm afraid. The President accepted your suggestion and cabled the invitations for a meeting last night. Let me read you some of the replies. "The Premier wishes to inform the Government of the United States that it will be impossible for him to attend the meeting suggested by the President unless the meeting is held in Moscow." "The suggestion of the President regarding the possibility of a meeting in Moscow would be unacceptable to Her Majesty's Government at the present time. Representation could be sent only if the meeting were held in Washington." Well -- there you have it.

HARLEY: I will make that recommendation to the President. I must tell you in all honesty that I'm extremely dubious about the results.

KLAATU: Apparently I'm not as cynical about Earth's people as you are.

HARLEY: I've been dealing in Earth's politics a good deal longer than you have. Goodnight, sir.

HARLEY: We could call a special meeting of the General Assembly... But of course the UN doesn't represent all of the nations.

KLAATU: Then why not a meeting of all the Chiefs of State?

HARLEY: Believe me, you don't understand. They wouldn't sit down at the same table.

HARLEY: I'm sure you recognize from our broad- casts the evil forces that have produced the tension in our world. Surely you would agree--

KLAATU: I am not concerned, Mr. Harley, with the internal affairs of your planet. I consider that to be your business -- not mine.

HARLEY: I was only hoping to make you understand.

KLAATU: My mission here is not to solve your petty squabbles. It concerns the existence of every last creature who lives on Earth.

HARLEY: Perhaps if you could explain a little--

KLAATU: I intend to explain. To all the nations -- simultaneously. How do we proceed, Mr. Harley?

HARLEY: It's rather difficult for us to think of another planet as a neighbor.

KLAATU: I'm afraid, in the present situation you'll have to learn to think that way.

HARLEY: The present situation?

KLAATU: I mean the reasons for my coming here.

HARLEY: We're very curious about that, too. Would you care to talk about it?

KLAATU: I'd be glad to. Not now, of course -- with you alone.

HARLEY: Perhaps you'd rather discuss it personally with the President--

KLAATU: This is not a personal matter, Mr. Harley. It concerns all the people on your planet.

HARLEY: I -- I'm not sure I understand--

KLAATU: I want to meet with representatives from all the nations of the Earth.

HARLEY: I'm afraid that would be a little awkward. It's -- it's completely without precedent. And there are practical considerations -- the time involved -- the enormous distances.

KLAATU: I traveled 250 million miles. What about your United Nations?

HARLEY: You know about the United Nations?

KLAATU: We've been monitoring your radio broadcasts for a good many years. That's how we learned your languages. Lately, we've been getting your television also.

HARLEY: You must have a rather strange impression of us.

KLAATU: The first two years of television we were convinced that all you did was wrestle.

HARLEY: Naturally we're very curious to know where it is you come from.

KLAATU: From another planet. Let's just say that we're neighbors.

HARLEY: I'm sure I don't have to point out that your arrival was something of a surprise. Had you been traveling long?

KLAATU: About five months -- your months.

HARLEY: You must have come a long way.

KLAATU: About 250 million of your miles.

HARLEY: My name is Harley -- Secretary to the President I've been told that you speak our language -- that your name is Mr. Klaatu.

KLAATU: Just Klaatu.

HARLEY: The President asked me to convey his deepest apologies for what has happened. We all feel--

KLAATU: Sit down, Mr. Harley.

TOM: You'll feel different when you see my picture in the papers.

HELEN: I feel different right now.

TOM: You wait and see. You're going to marry a big hero!

HELEN: I'm not going to marry anybody.

HELEN: Tom, you mustn't -- ! You don't know what you're doing! It isn't just you and Mr. Carpenter. The rest of the world, is involved!

TOM: I don't care about the rest of the world!

TOM: I've got some terrific news about your friend, Mr. Carpenter.

HELEN: What about him?

TOM: Helen, he's the man from the space ship! I had that diamond checked at three different places. Nobody on earth's ever seen a stone like that! After what Bobby told us, that's enough for me. Why is it nobody knows anything about him? Why hasn't he got any money?

HELEN: All right, Tom -- it's true. I know it's true.

TOM: How do you know?

HELEN: Never mind about that. You've got to promise me you won't say a word to anybody.

TOM: Are you crazy? After what happened today?

HELEN: You don't understand. You don't realize how important it is.

TOM: Important? Of course it's important. The point is we can do something about it.

HELEN: That's what I'm trying to tell you. We mustn't do anything about it. Believe me, Tom, I know what I'm talking about.

TOM: He's a menace to the whole world! It's our duty to turn him in.

HELEN: But he isn't a menace! He told me what he came here for.

TOM: He told you... Don't be silly, honey -- just because you like the guy. You realize what this'd mean for us? I'd be the biggest man in the country. I could write my own ticket.

HELEN: Is that what you're thinking about?

TOM: Why not? Somebody's got to get rid of him.

HELEN: Tom -- I've been trying to get you all afternoon--

TOM: Come on in.

TOM: I'm at Bleeker's getting an appraisal on that diamond. I thought we might have lunch together.

HELEN: I -- I'm afraid I can't -- not right now. Can I talk to you later?. Yes, that'll be fine. 'Bye.

TOM: I wonder if we ought to--

HELEN: Bobby and I have had enough excitement for tonight.

TOM: You think it's all right for you to stay here?

HELEN: I've got a good lock on my door. And Bobby's going to sleep in my room tonight.

TOM: He's not there. But look what I found in his room

HELEN: Is it real?

TOM: Looks real to me.

HELEN: Oh, Tom, that was awful.

TOM: I'm sorry. I guess I'm just tired of hearing about Mr. Carpenter. I don't like the way he's attached himself to you and Bobby. After all, what do you know about him?

HELEN: Hello--

TOM: You ready?

HELEN: I will be in just a minute.

TOM: The picture starts at eight-fifty.

HELEN: I was talking to Mr. Carpenter.

TOM: I hope Mr. Carpenter won't think I'm intruding.

HELEN: It was a wonderful day.

TOM: You still haven't answered my question.

HELEN: You know how I feel, Tom. I just want to think it over.

TOM: The boss is leaving for Chicago tomorrow. If I could tell him I was getting married -- with two dependents--

HELEN: You're a good salesman -- but I've got to think about it.

TOM: A good insurance salesman wouldn't give you time to think.

TOM: We're all set. I picked up some sandwiches and put gas in the car. And the radio's still busted, so me can forget about the space man for today.

HELEN: There's only one thing -- I haven't been able to arrange for anyone to stay with Bobby. I don't suppose we could take him with us?

TOM: Well, we could--

HELEN: There's always somebody here, but today of course they've all got plans.

HELEN: We'll miss you very much -- Bobby and I. He won't have anyone to play with.

KLAATU: He'll have you -- and Tom.

HELEN: No. That's all finished.

KLAATU: I'm sorry.

HELEN: I think I'm very lucky. You don't always get a chance to recognize a mistake before you make it.

KLAATU: Hello.

HELEN: I -- I thought you were--

KLAATU: I was.

HELEN: You mean he has the power of life and death?

KLAATU: No -- that is a power reserved to the Almighty Spirit.

KLAATU: This technique, in certain cases, can re-stimulate life for a limited period. It's a refinement of scientific principles known to your own people.

HELEN: But how -- how long--?

KLAATU: How long will I live? That no one can say.

HELEN: It's only a few blocks to Barnhardt's.

KLAATU: I'm worried about Gort. I'm afraid of what he might do -- if anything should happen to me.

HELEN: Gort? But he's a robot. I mean -- without you, what could he do?

KLAATU: There's no limit to what he could do. He could destroy the Earth. If anything should happen to me, you must go to Gort. You must give him this message: "Klaatu barada nikto." Please repeat that.

HELEN: "Klaatu barada nikto."

KLAATU: Remember those words.

KLAATU: I'm sure Barnhardt can arrange to hide me until the meeting.

HELEN: Where is the meeting going to be?

KLAATU: At the ship.

HELEN: No, wait a minute -- there's someone else.

KLAATU: Who?

HELEN: Tom... He was there last night when Bobby told me what he saw.

HELEN: Where are you going now?

KLAATU: Back to the boardinghouse. I'll be safe there for the afternoon -- and I can keep an eye on Bobby. He's the only other person who knows anything about--

KLAATU: It must be twelve-thirty.

HELEN: Yes -- Just exactly.

HELEN: You hold great hope for this meeting.

KLAATU: I can see no other hope for your planet. If the meeting should fail, then I'm afraid there is no hope.

HELEN: Why not?

KLAATU: You see -- the electricity's been neutralized -- all over the world.

HELEN: Just twelve.

KLAATU: We'll be stuck here for a little while -- about thirty minutes.

HELEN: We could try pushing the other buttons. I have a flashlight in my purse.

KLAATU: It won't work.

HELEN: What happened?

KLAATU: What time is it?

HELEN: What is it you want?

KLAATU: Before I ask you to be honest with me, perhaps I should be completely honest with you--

KLAATU: I saw Bobby this morning before he went to school--

HELEN: Yes--?

KLAATU: I want to know what he told you last night.

HELEN: I -- I didn't really pay much attention-- Bobby has such an active imagination.

KLAATU: Did you believe what he told you? I have a reason for asking this -- a very important reason.

HELEN: Oh -- hello--

KLAATU: May I see you for a minute?

HELEN: I -- I was Just going to lunch.

KLAATU: May I walk out with you?

HELEN: Mr. Carpenter, I-- Goodnight.

KLAATU: Goodnight, my dear.

KLAATU: Excuse me. I was just going up to my room.

HELEN: Goodnight, Mr. Carpenter.

HELEN: Mr. Carpenter -- this is none of my business, but -- why did that detective come here last night?

KLAATU: Oh -- they just wanted to ask me a few questions. Bobby and I tried to see Professor Barnhardt in the afternoon, but he wasn't in. Apparently they thought I was looking for secrets of some kind.

KLAATU: Bobby's the only person I know who isn't -- Jittery.

HELEN: He has his homework to keep him occupied.

KLAATU: He's a fine boy, Mrs. Benson.

HELEN: Naturally I think so.

KLAATU: Warm and friendly and intelligent-- You know -- he's the only real friend I've made since I've been here.

KLAATU: Everyone seems so--

HELEN: Jittery is the word.

HELEN: I don't know how to thank you.

KLAATU: I enjoyed every minute of it.

HILDA: How dare you write on that blackboard! Do you realize the Professor has been working on that problem for weeks?

KLAATU: He'll catch on to it in no time now.

HILDA: How did you get in here? And what do you want?

KLAATU: We came to see Professor Barnhardt.

HILDA: Well, he's not here. And he won't be back till this evening. I think you'd better leave now. Unruffled, Klaatu turns to the desk and scribbles something on a scratch pad. He tears off the piece of paper and hands it to Hilda.

KLAATU: You might keep this. I think the professor will want to get in touch with me.

TOM: You sure about that?

JEWELER: Would you like to sell it?

TOM: No -- no, thanks.

JEWELER: I'd give you a very good price.

TOM: Is it worth anything?

JEWELER: I have never seen such a stone. Will you please tell me where it came from?

TOM: That's what I wanted you to tell me.

JEWELER: There are no diamonds like this -- any place in the world.

KLAATU: May I suggest that you call the Professor?

LIEUTENANT: Get going, will you, Brady -- before I get mad!

LIEUTENANT: Okay -- book him and get him fixed up. Looks like everybody's goin' nuts.

KLAATU: They would have killed this man?

LIEUTENANT: People get hysterical enough, they do anything. Look, Mr. Carpenter -- if you can't identify yourself, I got to send you over to the Army.

KLAATU: How long will that take?

LIEUTENANT: They can tell right away. They've got a couple of doctors who saw this man in the hospital. Take him over to G2.

LIEUTENANT: Your name's Carpenter -- that right? Any identification, Mr. Carpenter? Driver's license -- social security number?

KLAATU: No -- I'm afraid not.

LIEUTENANT: Well, how do I know who you are?

KLAATU: You don't.

LIEUTENANT: Oh, I see. He was having trouble and you were helping him out.

KLAATU: That's right.

LIEUTENANT: I suppose you know that Barnhardt does a lot of secret work for the Army.

KLAATU: In this case the secret wouldn't be worth much. He doesn't know the answer himself.

LIEUTENANT: But I suppose you know the answer.

KLAATU: It's really quite simple... The three- body problem, you know.

LIEUTENANT: The Professor's secretary says she found you in Barnhardt's room, making marks on his blackboard.

KLAATU: I was only trying to be helpful. He was having difficulty with a problem.