The Deal Summary

Norman and Henny Paperman arrive in Amerigo for a close-up look at the Gull Reef Club and are met at the airport by its current owner, the Land Rover-driving Mrs. Amelia Ball. They are both enthralled once again with the island and eager to relocate when Mrs. Ball informs them that another group of investors from Chicago is negotiating to buy the resort and is waiting for financing to close the deal. Paperman asks if a check for $5,000 would be sufficient for him to make the purchase, and when the real estate agent agrees calls Lester Atlas' New York office to learn he's in Butte, Montana but should return the call that afternoon. Meanwhile, Mrs. Ball suggests that the Papermans join her by the pool for "elevenses," or cocktails. However, before he relaxes, Paperman speaks with Thor, the Swedish bartender/manager...