jim, muriel and mr. smith - they are driving through a beautiful connecticut countryside. mr. smith, a local real estate dealer, is of that shrewd yankee breed which specializes in the understatement, underselling school of salesmanship. jim, muriel, mr. smith - they pass another house. jim and muriel appraise it with interest, look at smith. jim, muriel and mr. smith - another house. jim, muriel and mr. smith - the car pulls to a stop. jim and muriel look at each other with disgust and resignation. jim and muriel look at their property with unconcealed pride. bill is interested but would like it better if there were less noise. moving shot - jim and muriel are visibly affected by the sight of their dream house. they exchange a warm intimate smile.