Hello, Joseph. Trouble?

Looks like we'll have to send someone down.

A lot of people asking for help for a man named George Bailey.

George Bailey?

Yes. Tonight's his crucial night. You're right.

We'll have to send someone down immediately. Whose turn is it?

That's why I came to see you, sir.

It's that clockmaker's turn again.

Oh, Clarence. Hasn't got his wings yet, has he?

We've passed him up right along.

Because, you know, sir, he's got the IQ of a rabbit.

Yes, but he's got the faith of a child. Simple.

Joseph, send for Clarence.

You sent for me, sir?

Yes, Clarence. A man down on Earth needs our help.

Splendid. Is he sick?

No, worse. He's discouraged.

At exactly 10:45 p. M. Earth time,

that man will be thinking seriously of throwing away God's greatest gift.

Oh, dear, dear, his life? Then I've only an hour to dress.