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Thank you.

Call Edith and housekeeping.

Tell her the new vacuum cleaners are in.

All 40 of them.

It'll gladden her heart.

Oh, one more thing. The seam in my bow tie came apart. Would you mind taking it

down to the tailor in the arcade?

I'll need it back for tomorrow night.

Sure.

Maybe you should check your socks.

You may have some holes that need donning.

Magnus St. Gregory. Good to see you again, Peter. May I present Mark

our Director of Guest Relations, and his Prince Eric.

Pleasure, Dan.

This is my aide, Edmund Saunders.

How do you do, Edmund? Mr. Dan.

How do you do, Mr. Saunders?

I hope you'll have a comfortable and profitable stay with us.

Yes, well, if I have to travel around the world with my hand out, it might as

well be in comfort.

Will you stay in the Royal Suite, Your Highness?

If there's anything I can do for you, please let us know. Thank you.

Oh, kind of, Mrs. Cabot, to host the ball tomorrow night.

Please convey our best wishes. Of course. I'm sure she's looking forward

as much as I am.

Honey, where's the fire?

It's not going to be here for another hour.

Excited?

Yes, we have a reservation. The name's Frank Rowland.

Yeah, fine. And you, counselor?

Future counselor, I hope.

What's the matter? Trouble at school?

Oh, just Professor Seligman. It puts me to sleep. I hope I'm getting it all.

Hey, how about a beer?

Can't. These uniforms aren't allowed to sit.

Still waiting for your mom?

Maybe she checked in under her boyfriend's name.

I'll ask at the desk.

Nervous?

Yeah.

That's not every day I get to meet my future father.

Well, good luck. Have one from me.

There you are, Mr. Jinx.

Hope you enjoy your stay with us. Thank you.

Victoria!

I'm so pleased you came all the way from Aspen for our gala.

That's my favorite cause.

Plus, it's a good excuse to visit my favorite hotel.

I hope you brought your checkbook.

I think the prince is expecting to make a big dent in it again.

Oh, who's this?

Oh, that's Kathleen, my new personal maid.

Harlan, can we get going? I am exhausted.

See you tomorrow night, Victoria. Save me a dance. Absolutely.

Hello, Kathleen.

Pleased to meet you, Marla.

Kathleen, quit dawdling.

He'll be here any minute. I'm not even dressed.

Slow down, Bobby.

It's just your son, remember?

Tell him I'll be right out.

Hi, I'm Frank Rollins. You must be Andy. Hi, Frank. Come on in.

All women are the same, Andy, always waiting till the last minute to get

dressed.

Drink?

Uh, no, no thanks.

It put me right on my ear. I was up all night with the book.

I remember those days.

Listen, if you need something to keep your eyes unglued, my doctor gave me a

prescription at work.

Oh, no thanks.

I'm okay.

Oh, Andy.

Mom.

It's great to see you.

Oh, aren't you eating anything? You're so thin.

And you look so tired. Doesn't he look tired, Frank?

I'll bet you're working too hard.

Well, I'm cramming for exams.

I'll sleep next week.

Well, what do you think of my Frank?

Barbara.

I'm sorry.

I just want you two to be friends, that's all.

We are, Mom. We're going to be great friends, right, Frank?

Absolutely.

You've got the mayor at one, then the cocktail party that Holland Jenks is

hosting.

Oh, and don't forget my alumni association.

You'll have to squeeze in some time for me at Amherst.

Oh, they're counting on that. They're going to give you the... Foreign

student award.

I spent nearly my entire life in this country, and now people look at me and

a foreigner.

Funny, when I'm home, I miss my friends in the States, and now that I'm here, I

miss my family.

There's just no way we can cancel some of these functions.

Oh, I know.

I know. It's just that it's been one long string of plane rides and hotels

fundraisers.

I'm tired, Emmett.

house, where are you going?

Down to the little flower alcove in the lobby.

I thought I'd pick up some roses for Mrs. Cabot.

It's a simple diversion, eh?

I see.

Well, that would be very nice.

No, no, Kathleen.

Those go in the middle drawer. The sweaters go in the bottom.

Oh, yes.

Excited about seeing the prince again?

Do you think he'll remember me?

But of course he will, dear.

Remember the Haggerty's party at the Hamptons two summers ago?

Seemed to me his highness was quite taken with you.

Oh, I hope you're right.

Kathleen, can you please get an iron and take all the wrinkles out of this

thing? I mean, I really can't be seen in this kind of condition.

That won't be necessary.

The St. Gregory has a first -class valet service.

Oh.

Kathleen, would you take this down to the florist, pick out something nice,

have it delivered to Mrs. Cavett? Yes, sir. Thank you.

Don't tell me at the tender age of 24 you've forgotten how to unpack a

I'm having as hard a time as I am.

Sorry? Making a decision.

The flowers, I mean.

Oh, yes.

They're all so lovely, aren't they?

I'm thinking of getting the white roses. What do you think?

I think they're beautiful.

And the white roses it is.

Can I get these delivered, please?

Certainly, sir.

Right away. Very good, sir. Thank you.

My name's Eric.

Kathleen.

Kathleen Shea.

Have you considered the red roses?

They're lovely.

Like yourself.

Actually, they're for the owner of the hotel.

Oh, Mrs. Cabot. Yes.

You're not here by any chance because of the Baltimore night, are you?

Well, yes, but that's because... Oh, wonderful.

I'll see you there, then.

No, I won't be at the dance. I've not been invited.

You see, I... But I have, and I can invite anyone I choose.

But... Oh, you must come.

I'll leave your name at the door.

Kathleen Shea.

Please.

You've finally given me a reason to look forward to it.

I'll see you tomorrow night.

Bye.

I thought I'd better check in about our date tomorrow night.

Is it that far off?

Mm -hmm.

How about 8 o 'clock?

How about 7 .30?

Why wait just a good half hour?

Listen, I'm considering building a fire.

Want to share?

Tonight?

That sounds tempting. Have you got a bag of marshmallows?

Well, no, but that's okay. This fire will be for inspiration.

Well, I should be finished here in about 20 minutes. Give me a chance to get

home and take a shower.

We're really going to take our time on the honeymoon, aren't we, darling?

We're going to sail around the world.

Can you take that much time off from work, Frank?

I've got my own business.

Right.

Frank's in real estate.

You know, Ma, you smoke too much.

Will you stop nagging?

I'll bet you have a couple of vices.

Come on, tell the truth.

I'm just worried about your health.

Ever since Dad died, you've been... Can we not discuss that, please?

There's no reason to get so excited.

Well, then why bring it up?

Look, Frank knows all about what happened after your father died.

I went bonkers.

Who wouldn't?

37 years old, a man drops dead making a tuna fish sandwich. What would you do?

I didn't mean to upset you.

It isn't you, Andy.

I just need a little rest, maybe, Frank.

I'll call you in the morning.

Sorry, Andy.

She'll be okay.

See you tomorrow.

He doesn't understand.

I knew he wouldn't.

Why can't he realize what I've been through?

I'm still young.

I can't just curl up in a chair and stop living.

Bobby, I know what you need.

It's going to be all right, isn't it?

Of course it is.

Frank's going to make everything better.

contribution makes you our single largest supporter harlan we truly

it i'm delighted to have been of some assistance most of the money goes for

protein foods isn't that right china yes and for the organization that sees that

it reaches the people that need it the most here starvation is still our number

one threat to peace in the world and with all our technologies it's tragic

even one child to be hungry well this hotel will always be open to your

organization prince eric i hope you'll continue to make it an annual event

Very generous.

I can't put my finger on it, Dave, but something's wrong.

She seems so scattered.

Maybe she's just nervous about seeing you.

Maybe it's her new boyfriend.

You took it along?

I don't know him that well.

Good morning.

Mom, I'm just going to come and get you.

This is a friend of mine from law school, Dave Kendall. Hello. Nice to

All set?

Where are we going?

First to Brooks Brothers.

Every future lawyer needs at least one three -piece suit.

I hope I still have those traveler's checks.

Oh, Andy, could you hang on to these for me, please?

You're so much more responsible than I am.

Bye -bye. Bye.

Billy's going to put on three extra men, but that's it except for the additional

servers and the two men in the garage.

Peter, they told me I'd find you here.

Hi, how are you?

Angry as hell if you want to know the truth.

Sharon, this is Christine, my assistant.

Nice to meet you.

We spoke on the phone.

I hate like the dickens to do this to you, but I have to beg off for tonight.

I just didn't want to tell you over the phone.

Why? What happened?

Business. I've got to get you a plane in about an hour.

Here.

Did your cuff link? I found it under the coffee table.

Thanks.

Listen, I've really got to go.

Forgive me.

Okay. Call you the minute I get back.

Bye.

Well, I think I'm going to get going.

Uh, Christine.

Uh, you know that long red dress you used to have?

The one with the big flower on it?

Yes, I do.

No point in us both missing the big bash tonight.

That sounded a little like a request for a date.

But I'm not sure.

Yeah.

I mean, yes. Yes, it was.

What do you say we go together?

I'm sorry. I don't think so.

Oh, I'm so sorry. Dear, I'm so sorry. Oh, no, no, no. No harm done. Look,

Let me help you. Please, don't be troubling yourself. I cannot.

You're from Ireland, aren't you, dear?

I'm from County Cork.

Really? Do you know my great -grandfather came from Kildare?

I think he was the first to say, haste makes waste.

I'm sorry, I'll remember.

It's just there's so much to do before tonight.

Ah, you have an engagement.

Yes, ma 'am, I do. I've been asked to go to the ball.

By the prince.

and start all over again.

Peter, let me say something first, okay?

I remember going to an awards show once.

There were men and women there who wore little paper cards that said, seat

filler.

The sponsors had hired them to take up empty seats so that on TV it would look

like a full house.

That's something I don't ever want to be.

A seat filler.

Not for anyone.

Well, I'm sorry it came out that way.

I have difficulty sometimes separating my executive assistant from the single

female.

It was insensitive of me.

Yeah. It was.

Except my apology.

Why don't you forget I'm your executive assistant and ask me again?

Harlan, you'd better get dressed. The cocktail party will be starting soon.

We can be a little late.

The ball won't begin till about eight o 'clock.

How are you coming along with those invitations, Kathleen?

I've done about half, ma 'am.

If it's all right, we'll do the rest in the morning.

Well, I'd prefer you have the completed this evening.

Oh, I'll do them early.

Please, Mrs. Jenks, I need the time to get ready.

Get ready?

Yes, ma 'am.

I've been asked to the dance, too.

You must have made a mistake, dear.

The ball is by invitation only.

A very select list.

Yes, I know.

But I was invited by the prince himself. The prince?

Invited you?

Yes. He was picking out flowers for Mrs. Cabot.

He said he'd leave my name at the door.

Kathleen, dear, listen to me.

It really would not be appropriate for you to attend.

I'm sure the prince was just being polite.

You know how people are when they're trying to raise money.

But you won't know anyone there.

And you won't have an escort.

And furthermore, you don't have a proper dress to wear.

Believe me.

It's best that you stay right here and attend to your responsibilities.

I suppose you're right.

It's an excellent fit.

I may have to move the center button a bit.

Turn around.

I don't like the way it pulls on him.

Are you sure it's the right size?

Mom, I stopped growing.

I think we need a size larger.

I really think the yoke fits quite well, madam. A few minor alterations.

What the devil is going on? Am I talking to myself?

I asked you for a size larger. Now, is that such an unreasonable request?

What's the matter with you?

I don't like people taking advantage, that's all.

He's just trying to be helpful.

I'm sorry.

Maybe I'm just a little tired.

I'll try a larger jacket.

Anything on straight here?

Yeah, very handsome.

Good.

Shall we go?

Tonight I don't want to be late.

I must admit, your spirits have perked up considerably, Your Highness.

Have you forgotten, Emmett?

San Francisco is the city of romance.

Excuse me, will you, darling?

It's gotten too late.

I have a terrible headache.

I'll make it up to you, I promise.

Sure.

Kathleen.

Oh, don't you think you'd better dress? The ball will be starting soon.

I'll not be going, ma 'am.

Why not?

Mrs. Jenks didn't think it would be appropriate.

Oh, she didn't, didn't she?

No, ma 'am. She reminded me... I've not even a proper dress.

Kathleen.

Emmett. Would you mind going on to the reception without me? I'll catch up. Of

course. I'll see you in a bit.

Come with me.

Where are we going?

My dear, I make the rules in this hotel, and one of them is that we do not

disappoint royalty.

What's wrong?

Everything.

Oh, my God.

Get out of here.

Champagne, or should we go next door and check out the buffet?

Later.

Let's see how well your feet work.

Why don't you just go on up and reacquaint yourself, dear?

Assert yourself a little bit.

Stop nudging me, Mother. Can't you see he's busy?

Mrs. Hannes and I have a smaller function in Los Angeles to go to before

to Salt Lake City.

Why do you immediately think the worst?

For God's sake, you screamed at me to get out. What do you think that tells

My doctor taught Frank to administer a shot. He was just giving me some B12,

that's all. B12 doesn't go in your arm.

What was it, Frank?

Heroin? Oh, Andy, now, will you stop it? You're just making a big deal out of

nothing. Nothing?

My mom's hooked on dope, and you call that nothing?

Come on, kid, take it easy.

Don't tell me you haven't had a lift now and then.

A little grass, hmm?

A couple lines of coke?

You started this.

A nice rich widow just ripe for the plucking.

I'll be in the bar if you want to talk.

He's going through all your money, isn't he?

A big shot for you, a little toot for himself along the way.

How could you let him do this to you?

I was very depressed, Andy.

When I tried it, it got me through a bad time.

What about now?

You call this a good time?

Oh, Mom, please.

You gotta get away from Frank. You gotta stop taking this stuff. It's only gonna

destroy you.

Andy, it's been five years since your father died.

I can't face being alone again.

Frank is very important to me. I depend on him.

You depend on what he gives you.

I'm sorry.

You're just going to have to understand.

It's the most beautiful dress I've ever seen.

I have an in with the lady who runs our boutique.

Now, let's have a look at you.

Oh, there's still something missing.

Ah.

Oh, I... I couldn't possibly...

Yes, you can.

I insist.

You ready?

Ready.

Here we go.

Yes, the response has been wonderful. We've reached our goal. That's great

I just think it's terrific what you're trying to accomplish, Your Highness.

If everyone in the whole...

Excuse me a minute.

I was afraid you weren't coming.

It's over back.

I'm not happy about this, Mother.

Come on, you two.

Don't lose your sense of romance.

I know I need that much.

Well, you never know.

Excuse me.

I'm sorry to interrupt, Peter.

The guy Thorson who fell down in the garage?

Mm -hmm. Well, he's creating quite a scene.

I'm sorry, Christine.

You don't mind, do you? It won't take long.

Uh, Mark, maybe you could take care of it, huh? Of course, boss.

Have a nice evening.

I'd like a glass of champagne.

I only have one night without my clipboard.

I intend to make the best of it.

You know, Kathleen, you've made it possible for me to continue a very old

tradition.

Old?

Yes.

The prince should always be accompanied by the most desirable woman at the ball.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Kathleen, there are feelings stirring within me that I...

I've never known.

You kill him too, don't you?

Yeah.

Will you dance every dance with me?

If it is your wish.

It would be bad enough if she was smoking pot, Dave.

She's shooting up.

God.

Dave, I'm scared.

She could O .D.

I don't know.

What about the guy? Have you had it out with him?

No.

Creep.

Maybe he's really not such a bad guy after all.

What?

Actually, maybe he's such a nice fellow that he'd trip all over himself to win

you over.

When he does... I don't get it.

Here's what you gotta do.

First thing, get on with confidence.

The

young

lady and his highness seem quite taken with each other.

I wasn't aware that one of your duties around here was to play fairy godmother.

And now here you have me neglecting all the other guests, and you're still being

mysterious.

You should go to them.

No. I want to take my eyes from your eyes.

But you've talked of nothing else but me and my work and my homeland.

Who are you, Kathleen? I want to know everything about you.

Later. Dance with me now?

I just want to apologize, Frank.

I lost my head.

You know, being my mother and all.

I understand, kid. It's okay.

Maybe we should get together tomorrow and talk it over.

Just the two of us?

All right.

Tomorrow morning around 10? Barbara's going out.

Great. I'll see you at 10.

I'm studying here.

I'm an exchange student from the University of Dublin.

You have the most beautiful mouth I've ever seen.

You're not listening.

Oh, yes, I am.

when I held you in my arms on the dance floor.

What?

What?

But you don't know anything about me.

I feel as though I've known you for a lifetime.

No, I fell in love with you the moment I saw you.

Do you feel it too?

I do.

But you see... I want the morning to come when I can wake and find you lying

beside me.

What?

I'm going to go.

You can't. Not now. We just... I could never...

Oh, far away.

Kathleen.

You're leaving tomorrow.

And I have obligations here.

But how will I find you? I don't even know what room... Please don't try to

me.

Speech or hiding? Speech.

She's late, isn't she?

They've warned me that timing is everything.

You're on, Megan.

Harrington. Hi, I'm Megan Kendall, Dave's wife.

Oh, yes, Andy's friend from law school. Right.

Andy's told us so much about you.

I'm on a break. Would you care to join me for some coffee?

I can give you the whole awful truth about law school.

Sure, why not?

I'm sorry, Your Highness. There's no Kathleen Shea registered.

Perhaps it would be best if you forget about the young lady.

I mean, we've got a plane to catch.

Obligations that require your complete attention.

We'll be leaving soon, Kathleen.

You better start the packing.

Yes, ma 'am.

Right away.

Your mother was a wreck when I met her. Believe me, she was heading for a

nervous breakdown.

Maybe the coke wasn't the answer.

But it got her through it.

Yeah, I figured that was the reason.

I thought it was heroin.

No.

Listen, about those pills you offered.

I didn't want to take you up on it with Mom around, but... So, not as clean as

your mom thinks.

Yeah.

Well, I've tried some grass and some coke a couple of times.

And I realized after I got so angry with you last night, what a hypocrite I was

being. That's okay. Forget it.

I am sorry we got off on the wrong foot. I want to be your friend.

Good. I do too, Andy.

There's just one thing I don't get.

Why is she shooting it? Does it work better that way?

Right.

It's also easier on your nose.

Wow.

That really blows your head off.

When it's good.

I don't suppose... No.

If mom found out she'd kill me what you want to do a few lines well, I was sort

of wondering if You know you'd show me what it's like the other way

Am

I really slide on my feet as I think I am

Let's just say he gave Fred Astaire a run for his money.

It was fun last night, wasn't it?

Yeah, it was.

Maybe we should take a break from business a little more often.

I think you're right.

Yeah.

Peter.

Your Highness, I'm sorry to see you go. The fundraiser was a big success, wasn't

it? Yes.

Yes, the business did go well.

Excuse me, Your Highness. I'll see the luggage to the limousine.

Goodbye, Mr. McDonald. Mr. Saunders.

Thank you, Amy.

Why so glum, Your Highness? Something wrong?

Peter, I met a young lady last night.

A young lady that I'll likely never see again, I fear.

I don't even know where to look for her.

This is the only evidence I have that she even exists.

Your Highness, I leave the detective work to Billy Griffin.

But if you're looking for a lead, I'm almost sure this belongs to Mrs. Cabot.

Wonderful.

Emmett, hold the limousine.

Have a seat.

This won't take long.

You won't ever tell my mom about this, will you, Frank?

This is just between you and me, kid.

I've enjoyed our talk, Mrs. Kendall, but I really must go. I have a million

things to do. Oh, please don't go just yet.

I'd like to hear all about... Mrs. Harrington, I'm looking all over for

I don't mean to alarm you, but a chambermaid heard someone groaning

suite, and I...

No! What are you doing?

Come on, the kid just wanted to try it.

And you couldn't wait to get him hooked, too, could you? You scum!

Get out of here, Frank.

Mrs. James.

Your Highness.

Sorry to disturb you. May I speak to Kathleen Shea, please?

She isn't here.

I really don't know where she is. She went to mail some letters, Your

You might find her in the arcade.

Thank you.

packed up all your mom's things.

Dave, I can't thank you enough.

You've given Frank's address to the police. I'm sure they'll find him.

I hope so.

How is she?

Scared.

I think she realizes that she isn't going to kick this overnight.

But at least she's willing to let me check her into a hospital.

She's waiting out in a cab. I guess I better go.

Call us if we can do anything.

Hello.

find you.

I'm not leaving without you.

But your highness... Please call me Eric. I don't feel very much like a

right now.

Come with me.

Where?

On the rest of my tour. We'll see the world.

But... Oh, Kathleen, look, I know everything.

I know you work for the junction that you don't... But they've been so good to

me. They've arranged for my education.

They've given me a place to stay.

Then marry me.

You know that in my country they insist on at least a year's engagement.

By then you'll love me as much as I love you.

And my people are already clamoring for an heir.

I do love you, I do.

Say yes.

I'm not quite sure.

Follow your heart, my dear.

Mrs. Cabot, I've got to give this to you.

There's so much to thank you for.

Please keep it, Kathleen.

And I hope it always reminds you of your love for one another.

Bye -bye.

I always get a warm feeling when I see romance blossoming at the St. Gregory.

So do I.

As long as it only happens to the paying guest.