Your father acquired it many years ago as payment of a debt.

H-he never lived there, but i-i-it's interesting.

It seems the previous owner was found locked in a trunk in the attic.

Wait a minute. Is it worth anything?

Well, he was able to borrow $50,000 against it.

Really? So, what is its value today?

$50,000.

Great. A worthless house and a broken-down string factory.

Oh, well. At least the day wasn't a total loss.

Thanks for the stogies, Pop.

Wait. You can't go. W-we have to go through all these papers.

You'll have to excuse me.

- I've got a date with the mayor. - (Thunder rolls)

(Reporters chattering)

Mr Mayor! Mr Mayor, over here! Mr Mayor!

Will your recent triple heart bypass affect your campaign strategy?

Now, Leslie, I'm just here to eat.

(French accent) Ah, monsieur le maire, Madame maire,

welcome to Chez Ernie.

What an honour it is to have you in my humble bistro.