Seven Years Bad Luck

SEVEN YEARS BAD LUCK

Max forever buries his bachelor life.

"Whomever lives here has no taste at all -- the window would be better on this side -"

"- and the closet, there."

"Amazing - when I open the window I smell mothballs!"

In the morning, Max's household staff begins its usual work routine.

"It's nothing, sir. Mary dropped her napkin."

"Please come at once to replace a large mirror at Max Linder's home."

"You can't spend the entire day polishing the mirror! Please get done so I can get shaved."

"John, do you see what I see?"

"Certainly, sir. You're looking at yourself, but you have changed a lot since last night!"

"I wouldn't have recognized myself."

"Just a little harder and I'd have cracked the glass!"

"John, I need decent shaving cream."

"Max dear, some of my school friends have planned a little party in honor of our engagement. I'd like to go, if you'll come over to pick me up."

"I'll be right there dear, just as soon as I take care of a quick little trifle."

"I hope you don't see this as a sign of seven years bad luck, Sir!"

"It must mean that I'm going to be married for seven years!"

"It's a bad sign, sir. I think you ought to go to the country until your wedding."

Pressed and dressed, Max leaves to pick up his fiancé.

SERIES OF AUTO ACCIDENTS A series of auto accidents occurred in our town ---

"I'll go by horseback. Call for my horse."

"On second thought, I'll walk."

"You think you can just hop on any eye-catching car?"

"Yes, I'll wait. Say, aren't you a psychic?"

"Yes. If you wish, I can predict your future."

"I see a dog threatening your happiness."

"Why do you keep pursuing me? You know I'm engaged to your best friend Max!"

"My friends' reception will be wonderful. Let's go have fun!"

"Where's my little Frizotto?"

"It's all over with Max. Frizotto declares eternal enmity."

"You're right about seven years bad luck. Pack my things!"

"Come on back, Max dear. I've got my daughter calmed down."

"I'm not leaving after all. Unpack my things."

"See if the dog's still there."

"Go speak to Max my dear. He must be so sad of this little argument."

"You've turned mother's house into a dance hall. Take back your ring!"

"I've had a fight with Betty. Can you help smooth things over?"

"That broken mirror keeps bringing bad luck. Repack my suitcase!"

"Max told me to come see you —"

"He's leaving -- He said he'd be happier marrying one of his old girlfriends."