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The comptometer you operate is almost foolproof. Yet, you managed to miss your total by a little matter of 11000 dollars. To what do you attribute this?

10 seconds sound clip from the Christmas in July (1944) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:12:09 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- You had a good lunch, MacDonald?

- About the same as always.

- Nothing wrong with your appetite? You feel well?

- Why, sure. I feel fine.

- I've been watching you for some time, MacDonald.

- Yes sir. It used to make me kind of nervous.

- Not nervous any more?

- Oh no, sir.

- Look at this, your morning worksheet.

- The comptometer you operate is almost foolproof. Yet, you managed to miss your total by a little matter of 11000 dollars. To what do you attribute this?

- I don't know, Mr. Waterberry.

- Have you troubles at home then? You play the races? Or are you simply incapable of doing your work?

- Well I, oh I guess it's the contest Mr. Waterberry. The Maxford House contest.

- It's been on my mind. I had no idea it was hurting my work.

- Oh? And how much is the prize?

- The first prize is 25000 dollars.

[...]

Christmas in July (1944) Sound Clip

The African Queen (1952)Funny quotes with sound clips from Christmas in July - Lux Radio Theatre play originally broadcast on June 25, 1944.

Actors: Dick Powell (Jimmy), Linda Darnell (Betty), Raymond Walburn (Maxford), Lionel Barrymore (Narrator)

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