i can't stand any more of this. it's enough to drive a person crazy. i -- i'm sorry. what is it you want? this is mrs. benson, mr. carpenter. and little bobby. mr. and mrs. barley -- and mr. krull. i'm mrs. crockett. well -- this is our little family. i have a very nice room on the second floor. we mustn't annoy mr. carpenter -- or he won't want to stay here. she goes on into the hall, followed by klaatu, who has exchanged a polite smile with helen. he's really a dear little boy -- and quiet as a mouse. you're a long way from home, aren't you, mr. carpenter? oh, i can tell a new england accent a mile away. mrs. benson -- mr. stevens is here to see you. going out, dear? personally, i won't go out after dark these days. but then -- i'm not courting, am i? oh -- mr. carpenter--!