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Thank you.

The passing hours are an endless

year until at last I'm alone.

at seven you walk in as fresh as clover and i begin

to sigh

May I say your performance was a bit ragged? You were so slow going around

the throne, I almost caught you.

Well, the audience seemed delighted.

It's so hot in New York in the summertime. I'm glad we're closing

tomorrow night.

What happened to the air conditioning?

Mr. Hiller probably turned it off to save money.

Oh, would you blot my face, too?

Up here, it's true.

Who's Mr. Hiller?

The house manager. You ought to know that. You've been playing his dinner for

the past year and a half.

Oh, is that that evil little man who comes around and pinches? That's your

department, sister dear. All I can say is let Mr. Hiller keep his air

conditioning. He can't take it with him, and where he's going, he'll need it.

Oh, boy, it's hot.

Say, if ever I play a king again, I'm going to be one of those Asiatic boys

who just wears earrings and a sheet.

Hey, what's your hurry?

Pete. Hi, Ellen, honey. I'm sorry to keep you waiting. You know my brother

Tom, don't you? No, I don't believe I've had the pleasure. All right. I'm fine,

sir, and thank you for asking. I'll be out in five. Oh, my, Pete, you look so

nice and cool.

Make yourself at home, won't you?

Sit down, anyway.

Oh, how was it, sir?

Hot.

Oh, um, your agent stopped by to see you, sir.

Irving? What brought him out this clammy night? He didn't say.

He just told me to tell you it was imperative that you and Miss Ellen meet

him at McGuffey's bar next door right after the performance.

Oh.

Ellen? Yeah?

Irving wants us to meet him at McGuffey's.

Okay. How'd you like Pete? Isn't he cute? He's from the South.

No.

Why, Ellen, honey, I never would have gazed at him. He owns miles and miles of

tobacco land in Virginia, and you ought to hear him chant.

I met him two days ago at Hilda's farmhouse, and I'm simply mad about him.

Is that all?

Miss Ellen seems quite taken, doesn't she?

This will probably be one of those long affairs that drags on a whole weekend.

The big news overseas concerns the royal wedding in London.

The British capital is already festive and happy in anticipation of the

wedding, which is still several weeks off. How?

As for the princess, the most closely guarded secret in England since radar is

her wedding gown. The princess herself will see it for the first time this

weekend.

Chester, I... For other news, at Miami, Florida, a new tropical hurricane seems

to be approaching... Can I talk now?

Yes, sir.

You know, Mr. Bowen, I danced in Trafalgar Square the day her grandfather

was married.

I'd give anything to be there again this fall, wouldn't you?

Yes, I like weddings, provided, of course, they're not mine.

Oh, marriages are very healthy, sir. They say married men live much longer

than bachelors. If that's true, they're only trying to outlive their wives so

they can be bachelors again.

Haven't you ever thought of getting married, sir? Once, as a matter of fact,

I did.

But the young lady changed her mind at the last moment.

I've been deeply indebted to her ever since.

Good night, Chester.

once. I hope it's something that... My gosh, what a muzzle is like some men.

Oh, it's nothing. All us tobacco men get kind of strong.

What from? Lifting money.

Oh, come now. It wasn't that good.

Good night, Eddie. Good night. Good night, Eddie. Good night.

He's the only stage door man I know who isn't called Pop.

Oh, I couldn't wait for you backstage tonight. What is with that heat over

there? Who needs it? So how was the show?

Well, the first act was a little... Oh, Boat, how are you, baby?

Fine, how are you?

Oh, you look so sweet tonight.

Oh, I do, don't I?

Okay, come on, order. I got news, big news. What's happening?

Well, how do you do, Mr. Cumberley? It's a great pleasure.

Thank you, sir. That's very nice. Who is this square friend?

Tom Collins, please.

Hit me with a rock. Shall I give it to you?

This will kill you. My brother Edgar called tonight from England. He's the

head of our London office. Been there for years.

Anyhow, the Mayfair Theatre people want your whole show for London. No.

But quick. They want you there during the wedding season.

England during the wedding?

I like that.

Oh, Tommy. Ellen, honey, does this mean you'll be leaving me? Oh, yes. Isn't it

wonderful? When do we open? Well, as soon as possible. Of course, you've got

to rehearse the English cast first.

Hit me, son.

What about transportation?

Well, there's some French boat leaving a week from next Monday. Which one?

Who knows what the name is in French?

I'll get you on it. Helen, this means we'll be saying goodbye in ten days. Oh,

yes, Pete, and I'm so happy.

Helen.

Oh, hello, Dave.

I was waiting for you backstage. That's why I'm late. I'm sorry. Helen, who is

this fellow?

Finish your drink, Pete. Did you hear the good news? We're going to England,

and we're going to be there during the wedding. What are you doing here, sir?

What do you mean, what am I doing here? Who's he?

What are you doing here, sir? I demand an answer. Go fill your papers, will

you? When do you leave? That's an insult.

What's an insult? What's the matter with you? You're not sending me away. This is

terribly embarrassing.

I forgot all about Dick. What are you talking about? She's got a date with me.

I think we ought to start packing.

I'll have to buy all my new clothes before I go. You'll have time.

I'll send the rest of the company over the week after you leave. I wonder what

they'll be wearing. I don't know. Pay the man, will you, Irving? Yes, sure.

How much do we owe you? May I? Yes, sir. And keep the change.

I have a little business to take care of. I'll meet you on deck. Okay, sister

dear.

Hello, Billy.

This is goodbye.

Thanks for coming down to see me off.

It's hard saying goodbye like this after all we've been to each other. I know.

It's been a lovely three days, but I'll be back soon.

Oh, dear, I must go now. May I walk you up the gangplank?

I'd rather you wouldn't. You understand.

No.

Well, it's just better that way.

Write to me, Billy.

I will.

Goodbye, Ellen.

I'll miss you very much, Linda. I can tell you that knowing you these past few

weeks has been one of the most exciting things that's ever happened to me. To

me, too, John.

I thought I went to the wrong day. Well, you had much time.

Really? And I had so much to say.

What? Well, you're going to be away. Yes, I know, Pete, but why?

And suddenly knowing you're going to be away makes me realize my feelings for

you. So I thought I'd, I mean, Ellen, honey.

Visitors assured, please. Oh, dear Pete, you have to go now. Goodbye.

You better hurry right for what you had to say, huh?

I will.

Bye. I can tell you, Barbara, that knowing you these past few weeks has

been one of the most exciting things that's ever happened to me. Oh, I miss

you, John.

Goodbye, Irv. I know you'll be a smash.

Now, if you want anything, you ask my brother Edgar. He's gonna meet you at

the hotel. So long, Irv. Bye.

So listen, how...

Dixie Boy.

a soul on the boat, and we can have fun together for a change.

Yeah. Good day.

Good day.

Well, I don't know him, Tom.

Honestly, I don't.

I want to write a letter.

Okay, baby. Don't forget, we've got to rehearse. What time shall I meet you?

Two o'clock sharp in the gym. I won't keep you long. I'll be there. Don't

worry. Don't be late. Okay.

Good day.

Good day.

There's carbon paper in the middle drawer if you want to make duplicates.

I'm not writing a letter. I was just doodling, waiting for an opportunity to

introduce myself.

My name is Brindale.

Lord John Brindale.

And what's yours?

Bowen. Duchess Agatha Bowen. Oh, no, no, really. What is it?

Oh, let's see now. E.B.

E. Is that F-O?

Why, of course, you're Ellen Bowen, aren't you? You're doing fine.

That's very stupid of me. I should have known.

Well, and I saw your show a few weeks ago.

Please forgive me.

Oh, that's all right.

I know you have a lot on your mind.

Well, I can explain those two little episodes that you witnessed yesterday.

Oh, you can?

Yes. Then go ahead.

Then go ahead.

Well, you see, they're both terribly nice girls, and they're both so fond of

me that I couldn't bear depriving either one of them.

Well, you know how it is. In order to be kind to people, one has to be a very,

very good liar.

Tell me, why were you following me?

Following you?

Why, I was doing no such thing.

I was only saying goodbye to a couple of... The same?

Yes.

Does this sort of thing happen to you very often?

Oh, all the time. And you?

Constantly. I guess we're both too kind to people.

I have to get a stamp.

Do you live in New York?

No, I've been there on business for some time, but I'm just going home now for

the wedding. The royal wedding? Yeah.

You're going to the wedding?

Well, I'm escorting someone, yes.

Well, you really are a lord, aren't you?

I'm afraid so.

My, my.

Haven't you ever met anyone who held a title before?

Only Joe Lewis.

You know, I'm very glad that you're Ellen Bowen.

Why? Oh, because it means that chap you're with is your brother and not your

husband.

Do you know what I did last night? No, what?

I surveyed this whole boat and I discovered that you were the most

attractive girl on board.

Well, thank you.

And I kept thinking that what a pity it is she's married.

Because that's going to make things terribly awkward.

But it isn't going to be awkward at all now.

Thanks for the use of the hall, sir.

Not at all. And if you see my sister on deck, will you tell her I'm waiting for

her, please? I will. I like your boat.

Thank you, monsieur.

Monsieur Bruin, I have a favor to ask.

On every crossing, you know, we have a garret benefit for the disabled seamen.

And I was wondering if you and your sister would dance for us on that night.

Oh, we'd love to. Just tell us when. Just one number would be sufficient.

We don't want to ask you to. No trouble at all.

I know it's an imposition to ask you to, but I would feel so much... We'd love

to. Don't worry. We'll do it.

There's a fellow that won't take yes for an answer.

Oh, fine.

Thanks for showing up to rehearsals.

Oh, John, this is my brother Tom. Tom, this is John.

How do you do? Glad to know you. I just picked up John in the writing room.

So I gathered. He's a real lord.

Oh, it's nothing at all.

Miss Vaughan. Yes? Cable.

Oh, thank you. Excuse me, please.

Oh, Tom.

Thomas compete.

Says he's very blue, except for his eye, which is black.

Let's forget Pete for this trip, shall we?

Excuse us.

Hey, it looks a little grim out there, doesn't it? Yeah. Mr. Boyne, I'm

wondering if you and your sister would dance right away instead of waiting

until 10.30.

We're a little afraid of the weather.

You mean it might be a little rocky?

Yes. That won't bother us. We can handle it.

Thank you, monsieur. Anytime you say. I better change my dress.

Oh, we can handle it all right.

What do we do now?

Keep your balance. Oh, sure.

I'm so sorry.

Pardon us.

Isn't it wonderful, Tommy? It sure is.

Hello?

Yes? Oh, sure.

Yes. Yeah, two, come on up. Room 211, 12, and 14.

Okay. Who was that?

Edgar Klinger, Irving's brother. He's coming up.

Oh, I'm so happy, Tommy.

I wonder what the princess is doing this morning.

Why don't you call her and ask her?

I wonder what I'd be doing a month before my wedding.

Probably trying to figure a way to get out of it.

Do you really think so?

You know you would, and so would I.

How'd you do?

I'm Edgar Klinger.

Oh.

We didn't know.

That Irving and I were twins?

No, we didn't.

Oh, I must say, but he should have told you, you know. After all, this is a

pretty box of pickles.

May I come in?

Of course. I'm sorry.

How do you do? So happy to meet you at long last.

My, it's amazing.

Yes, it is rather, isn't it? I do hope the rooms are satisfactory.

Oh, they're fine.

It's a miracle you get them. Yes, quite. The wedding has packed things up a bit,

but then there are ways.

How's everything at the theater?

Oh, seems to be humming. The dancers are coming to audition this afternoon. The

singers tomorrow.

Excuse me, please.

Hello?

Oh, hello, Johnny. How are you?

Ellen's boat romance.

John Brindale. You know him?

No, the family. Very old.

They do say that young John is a bit of a chaser.

He didn't have to chase very hard after Ellen.

She stood still and waited.

This afternoon?

No, they're auditioning all day. Just a minute.

Tom, you don't need me this afternoon, do you? John wants me to drive down and

see his old country home with him.

Well, I suppose it's all right, but I should think you'd want to come along

and see who you're working with.

Oh, I never notice anyone but you.

John, I... But I want you home for dinner.

And no dates at night until after we open.

You'll come strolling in at 4 o'clock in the morning and be all tired out next

day. Yes, Papa.

It's all set.

What time you pick me up?

Okay, I'll be ready. Bye, Johnny.

Shall we?

Yeah. I'll see you at 7 and be back. Oh, I will, I will.

Cheer up.

Goodbye, Edgar.

Oh, and if there's anything you need, do call.

Thank you.

After you.

Tell me, old boy, how are things in the colonies these days?

Oh, fine, fine.

These English clothes are terrific.

Frightfully amusing tie. What? Yeah.

Got a match?

Thanks. I hear that shaving lotion's great stuff. Do you ever use it?

Oh, every day.

Sorry. I thought you were him.

How odd. Thank you.

Well, I must get back to the office. You know where the theater is, don't you?

Sure. Well, I'll see you later. Cheer on. Okay.

Hello again.

I wish you'd stop following me. Following you? I'm not a bit flattered.

I'm Charles Gordon, your stage manager. It's nice to see you.

Everything's ready, sir. Oh, good.

See that girl in the green dress near the end changing her shoes?

Yes, sir.

Let's begin with her. They can each show me a few steps. Very good, sir.

Your name, please.

Ann Ashman. Thank you. Will you begin, please?

Why, yes.

Miss Ann Ashman.

Will you try a few steps with me, please?

Oh, dear.

Can't you dance with a partner? Well, I couldn't until a moment ago.

Well, try.

We'll take something easy to start.

May I have a pick-up, please?

You should have seen the expression on your face when you saw me. How did I

look? As if I were a dentist.

You dance very well. Thank you. I think you'll do fine.

Will I really?

Sure.

It's very nice of you not to hold what happened against me. I do, a little bit.

Well, what can I do?

You can have dinner with me some night. Well, I should love to.

How about tonight?

Well, I don't know. I, uh... She'll do fine. Thank you. Who's next?

Is there much further?

No, we're almost there.

Why, you look pretty.

I know.

What do you have to do with the house?

Get the wedding present.

We sold practically everything at auction except for one set of Colport

China plates.

I was supposed to get those when I got married.

Seeing there's precious little chance of that, we decided to hand them on to the

prince and princess.

Why is there precious little chance?

Oh, I don't know.

I think you have to enjoy living with yourself before you have nerve to ask

anyone else to.

Besides, you know how I am.

Oh, here we are.

John, it's beautiful.

Yes, it was.

I think they're in here.

Oh, what a wonderful floor to dance on.

Yes. How long since anyone's lived here, John?

Oh, about five years.

No one could afford places like this today.

I imagine you miss it terribly.

No, I don't think I do anymore.

I just don't have anything to replace it with.

I say, what time do you have to be back?

Seven sharp.

Oh, I wish you could have dinner with me. I don't know when I'll get another

free evening. There's some sort of party every night from now on.

Can't you?

I don't know.

You know how time is.

Will you try?

Yes, I'll try.

Good.

How was the afternoon?

Oh, it was wonderful. How were your dancers?

Dancers? What do you want to do tonight?

Oh, I'm kind of tired, Ellie. I thought I'd just skip dinner and go straight to

bed. Would you mind?

Oh, no, no.

It's a good idea. That country really knocked me out.

Yeah. You sure you don't mind?

Oh, gosh, no.

Matter of fact, I think I'll turn in right now. It's all right with you.

It's a good idea.

Yeah. It's been kind of a rough day.

Yeah.

Good night, honey.

Good night, Tommy. Sweet dreams.

Taxi, please.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

More coffee?

Thank you.

Yes, Ellie and I have done quite a few shows together.

Do you like to dance?

Yes, yes.

It's hard work, but it's fun.

What made you decide to dance?

Oh, a very silly reason.

How silly?

Well, when I was 11, I fell in love for the first time with a boy much older.

Twelve?

Thirteen.

His name was Alonzo, and I was so happy that suddenly all I wanted to do was to

dance. So I figured that... If I danced when I was happy, I should be happy if I

dance. Is that silly enough?

I think so.

I felt so good about it, Alonzo. I used to close my eyes and pretend I could

dance all over the floor, walls, even the ceiling.

If you ever learn to do that, I can get you a very good booking.

You want anything else? No.

Let's go.

You better not take me home.

Why not?

Well, it's a long way, and besides, this is Friday. Friday I have to stop and see

my father.

Oh, I'd like to meet him. Cabby. All right.

What's the address?

150 Mitchell Street.

Cabby, did you take the 150 Mitchell Street? Love to, Governor. Love to.

Wait, will you please, driver? Love to, Governor.

Love to. See, that's my father. He's the proprietor. Oh?

Oh, dear, I do hope he won't offend you.

He's quite impossible, really.

He and my mother have been separated for three years, and I have to stop here

every Friday and get her money.

Why doesn't your mother do it?

Well, they're not speaking to each other.

So I says to him, McBride, every time you get four drinks under that belt of

yours, you become a bloomin' nuisance. And what's more, every time you fall

down, you chip a piece out of the bar with your chin. So I says from now on,

Annie, well, my little girl, how are you, dear? Hello, Jamie. Tom, this is my

father. Father, this is Tom Bowie. Glad to know you, Mr. Ashford. Pleased to

meet you, sir.

The royal couple.

Bowen, eh?

I used to know a Willie Bowen. Good old Willie.

Married a girl we used to know named Gladys Oxley.

I don't think you knew Gladys, Annie.

Very happy they were for years. Then one night good old Willie threw her right

out of the window. Nobody knows why.

But I always figured that they must have had an argument.

I don't suppose you'd be any relation.

Why, no, I don't believe I have any relatives over here. Over here?

You see, I'm from America. America, America, get out of my cup. Leave the

premises. I'm not on speaking terms with the United States. James. How dare you

bring another yank to my tavern? Out of here, out.

Oh, wait a second. What's the matter with the United States? What's the

matter? You owe me money, you do.

Where is it?

Here, look at this. Two pound ten, run up with your blooming soldiers.

And what does it do?

Upped it. Walked out without paying.

I'll not serve you a drink. Now, stop it, James.

The royal cup.

Well, now.

I can't allow Anglo-American relations to be threatened like this. I'd like to

square that bill. Tom, you shouldn't. Oh, sure. How much is that? Two pounds

ten? Let's see.

There you are, sir.

Now, there's a gentleman for you. Not at all like that other yank you're so fond

of. Yes. Well, now you can just add ten bob to that and give it to me for

mother. Has she found out when we go to the palace yet? Or is she keeping it

from me?

Three pounds, Jamie.

You see, we sent a little token to the Royal Highnesses for the wedding. And

according to the papers, anybody who did are allowed to see the wedding presents.

It's a nice customer. Three pounds, Jamie.

Oh, all right. Here.

What's your counting for? Don't you trust me?

Just like a mother. No faith.

You're five shillings short. Oh, that's what you might call a typographical

error. Here.

Thank you. We'd better go.

Good night, Jamie.

Good night, dearie. Good night, pal.

Good night, buddy.

Take the royal cup.

Looks like Mother is still up.

Ever since she and Jamie separated, she can never get to sleep till I get home.

Let's walk a minute and get some nice fresh fog.

Who's the yank you're so fond of?

Hal Rayton.

He's my fiancé.

You don't sound very happy about it. Oh, I am really.

Is it a secret?

No.

Oh, this is ridiculous.

He's in Chicago.

Illinois? He lives there.

And you live here?

Yes. Well, if you keep that arrangement after your marriage, you'll be very

happy. How long since you've seen him? Oh, about two years.

Two years?

And you're still in love with him?

Well, I've never thought of not being.

Do you hear from him very often?

Every few days, as a rule.

Oh?

Actually, I haven't heard from him for two months now, but he's probably been

busy. I wrote to him tonight and told him I was in your show and asked him to

call me opening night.

I assume you have some plans about getting together in the future.

Oh, yes.

Are you going over there? Is he coming over here? Are you going to meet in the

middle?

You see, he works in Ogilvy's department store in Chicago.

Oh, well.

Well, as soon as he makes enough to send for me or I make enough to go over

there, we're going to be married.

That's fine.

You don't mind, do you?

Mind what?

My getting married, I mean.

I should love to go out with you again. I had an awfully good time.

So did I. Of course I don't mind.

Actually, I'm kind of glad you're all tied up. Now we can go out and have fun

without any pressure, can't we? Yes.

I guess so.

Good night, Anne.

Good night, Tom.

Yes, this is New York. We have him on the line.

Mr. Irving Klinger. We're ready with Mr. Edgar Klinger in London.

Go ahead, please.

Hello, hello, Ed. This is Irv. How are you, twinsie?

Buzzing, old boy. Simply buzzing.

I got a fast note by airmail from Tombo this morning. He says everything is

terrific. Oh, well, that is good news.

Tell me, have you heard from Tom?

No. How are things?

Oh, absolutely superb. I think we should have a fantastic opening night tomorrow

night. Fantastic.

What about Ellen? Tom having trouble keeping her caged up at night? Oh, no,

quite the contrary. She's been frightfully conscientious, goes straight

home from the theater each night.

Tom's the one who's been romping about.

Tom? No kidding. What'd he do, catch himself a chick? No, no, no.

Tom's quite well.

He's taken a fancy to some girl of the show. Pretty little thing she is, too.

Hey, Eddie, what I called you about, call me after the opening, will you?

That light in the wind is gonna be me sitting and waiting.

I will, old boy. Don't give it a second thought.

Oh, by the by...

How's the mater?

Oh, Mom's fine. Oh, splendid.

Do give her a peck on the cheek for me. I got you. Dig you tomorrow night.

Pip now.

Pip now?

Dig you?

What's all the commotion about down there? Some regiment that hasn't paraded

its finery in years.

Gosh, you can just feel the excitement growing, kid. After all, the wedding's

only a week off.

I wonder what the groom is doing this morning.

Why don't you call him and ask him?

Very funny. Well, I thought it was.

What time did you get in last night, lover boy?

Oh, around 11, I guess. I don't know. I didn't pay much attention.

Well, I did.

It was around 2.

My, you're a busy little man, these PMs, aren't you?

We were just having a few laughs.

Just a few laughs. That's all.

Huh.

Come in.

Morning. Why, Johnny, what a pleasant surprise.

How are you?

Bye. Hi, John. Hello, Tom.

I thought this was as good a place as any to see the parade. Oh, we have a

sensation of you. Oh, before I forget, your ticket for the opening. Second row,

right on the aisle.

Oh, wonderful. Thanks very much. What time is the parade?

Well, it should pass you any minute.

I say, Ellen, wonderful seeing you again.

How's the show going? Oh, just fine.

It's been a long time.

I know, four days.

Look, tomorrow night after the opening, Edgar's giving a party. You're going

with me, okay?

Okay, it'll take a little doing now. Why?

Well, there's a huge affair being given and I'm supposed to take someone.

Oh, but you can get out of it, can't you? This is my opening night.

Besides, if you don't take me, nobody will.

I've met out with a soul, but Jesus has got me.

I'll get out of it.

You're looking so well these days.

Thank you. I think about you so much.

I think about you, Ellen. What?

I say I think about you.

It's so different from anything I've ever felt before.

How? Well, first of all, I'm not interested in anybody or anything I do.

That's completely new for me.

I say that's completely new for me.

Helen, I think this is getting very serious.

What a parade.

I've never seen anything like it in my life.

Parade? Oh, is it over?

Wait, I'll tell him to come back. Oh, ignore him, Johnny.

I'm so excited about tomorrow night. Come on, girl. We're due at the theater

five minutes ago.

In a minute.

Besides, we've only been out at night together about three times since I've

been here.

Come on, come on.

Well, just a minute.

What's that you're playing, Tom? The song she's supposed to be rehearsing at

the theater now.

Oh, why don't you rehearse it here?

Oh, that's a good idea.

Is that out with you, Tommy?

All right.

I wake up inside each morning...

I'm sorry to keep you working so late. What about our last two numbers, Tom?

We don't have to rehearse those. You were fine in them this afternoon.

Yeah, I thought so, too. The show looks pretty good, doesn't it? Not bad.

Ann, excuse me.

Don't forget tomorrow night.

The opening?

How could I?

Oh, yes, do try to make that. We'd love to have you. No, I'm at it afterwards.

Edgar's giving a party.

We'll go together.

Oh, Tom, I can't.

You can't? Why not?

Hal is calling me.

Well, that's right.

I forgot all about him.

Well, it doesn't matter.

I wouldn't bother, except I haven't heard from him in such a long time now,

and I do have to talk to him.

Taking the bus home tonight, Anne. I'll be right with you.

Sorry, Tom.

Oh, that's all right. It's all right.

More time tomorrow, sir.

Three o'clock for the company and eleven for Miss Bowen and me.

Yes, sir.

Eleven? What for, Tom?

I want to take those two numbers we didn't do tonight.

I thought you were satisfied with them. Still a few rough spots.

Say, what happened to you?

You get stood up.

What are you talking about?

What a manic depressive life you lead.

It's going to be a marvelous party tomorrow night.

I'm going with John.

Who are you taking?

Where's the key?

Well, you have it. I have not. I gave it to you. I suppose I'll have to go all

the way down to the desk and... See?

If you think nice things, all doors open to you.

Is that your message for the day?

Flowers! For me?

I wonder who they're from.

Not from me.

Well, that I know.

Who?

It's from John.

He can't make the opening. He can?

My, what a shame.

I had a feeling this morning he wasn't going to be able to make it, but he just

didn't know how to tell me. Isn't that terrible?

Now, isn't that terrible?

He's weak.

And I just hate weak people. Yes, dear, I know you do. Up one minute, down the

next. What a manic, depressive life you lead.

All right, all right. So we're even.

Who are you going with tomorrow night?

I don't know.

Why don't you take me?

I think we should go together anyway, don't you?

After all, we're the stars of the show.

Yes, I think we should.

Miss Bowen, may I escort you to Clinger's Clambake tomorrow night?

Why?

I'd be delighted.

And what a surprise you're asking me.

Oh, Tommy, let's be terrific tomorrow night. We'll be cosmic.

Stupendous. A smash, we hope.

And Ellen, don't forget, that's still the most important thing.

Yes, Tommy, I know it is.

Sure. Yeah.

All right.

So I said it. So you heard it. So you meared. So what?

So this. It's the last time I'll ever go to a party with you. Will you put that

in writing?

Well, you're always making cracks, making cracks.

Like what?

Well, you always humiliate me, humiliate me.

Didn't your mother never teach you no manners? I never had no mother. We was

too poor.

more chance do you love me or don't you no i don't quit stalling i want a direct

answer listen kid there's one thing about you i can't understand how

could you believe me when i said i love you when you know i've been a liar all

my life you've had that reputation since you was a youth you must have been

insane to think i tell you the truth

I'd rather hang than have a wife.

I know I said I'd make you mine.

Now wouldn't you know that I would go for that old line?

How could you believe me when I said I love you when you know I've been a liar?

You sure have been a liar.

A double-crossing liar.

A double-crossing liar.

All my dog gone cheated.

Why, baby, you must be loony to trust a lower-than-low two-timer like me.

You said I'd have everything.

Get hard. A beautiful diamond ring.

Ha, ha, ha. A bungalow by the sea.

A bungalow, yes. You're really naive to ever believe a fuller baloney pony like

me. Boy, I sure must have lost my head. You ain't lost nothing you never had.

What a...

I was lying, I was down in Alabama.

You said you had some business you had to complete.

What I was doing, I would be a cat to repeat.

What about the evenings you was with your mother? I was romping with another

honey lamb.

To think you swore our love was real.

Baby, leave us, not forget that I'm a heel.

Oh, my God.

Who's that with them? Who?

The chap with the accent. Him? Yes.

Brindale. Ah.

They've become very good friends.

Oh, yes.

Don't you think we should be getting over to Edgar's?

Later, Johnny.

Tonight's my night, and tonight I want to be alone with you.

When he didn't show up at the opening, I didn't even feel like going on.

How'd you get away from your party?

Oh, I just walked out.

I couldn't stand not being with you tonight.

Ellen, I think we're in love.

Yes, darling, I know.

Well, what are we going to do about it?

Nothing.

Well, we can't go on in this indefinite state.

Well, aren't you happy?

Oh, you know I am. So am I. That's not killing with improvements, huh?

But something might happen.

Like what?

Well, someday you might look over my shoulder and see someone else.

Someone else?

Yes.

smile

Oh, goodness, no.

Do you think he'd mind?

Well, I imagine if he ever found out, he'd get us a booking someplace in South

Africa just to get me away from you.

Would you forget about me in South Africa?

But how could I?

Tommy, my boy, come in. You all closed up for the night?

Well, it's after two.

Well, I'm never closed for you, Tommy boy.

Thanks. The show went very late. Oh, fine, fine.

I didn't feel like going home straight after the party, so I thought I'd stop

by and say hello.

Well, you're just in time.

It was announced we go to see the President on Monday.

Thanks. I was just about to try on my suit for the palace.

I'll slip into it. You have a look. Then you can tell me what you think, eh?

Sure. Oh, by the way, isn't this Anne's night to visit you?

Yes, she was by about an hour ago, picked up her money and stole away like

a pickpocket.

Did her call come through from Chicago?

Now the blooming blight, I never call.

She must be upset.

Well, I couldn't say.

I don't know how Annie feels about anything. She's not an easy one to get

to know.

Very quiet she is, but deep.

At least I hope she's deep, or else she's wasting a lot of her time being

quiet. Well, brace yourself.

What do you think? Do I look like a gentleman?

Jamie, you look like a banker.

But do I look like a gentleman?

It's written all over you. I got it this afternoon from Percy Monroe.

Last year, when he got pneumonia, they bought it for him to be buried in. But

he recovered.

Well, my only advice is, if you meet the royal family, I wouldn't bow too low.

Remember, this is a wedding, not a coming-out party.

I see what you mean. I'll watch it.

Are you excited?

Excited? No, I'm just scared.

Nervous and scared. Why?

It's meeting the old crow again. I haven't clapped eyes on her in three

years. I know.

It's funny, if it wasn't for this royal wedding, probably I'd never have crossed

her path again.

I'll tell you what. On Monday, I'll call for you and take you down to meet her.

I'll give you moral support.

Now, that's nice of you, Tommy.

Unusually nice of you.

You're a good man, you are.

I don't know what Annie is doing waiting for this knucklehead in Chicago when she

knows a fella like you right here in town.

That's love, Jamie.

What about you?

Do I look like the settling down kind?

Come on, let me out.

I'll do the bending. I'm dressed for it.

Thank you, Tommy.

Good night, pal. Good night, buddy.

Everything that's young and gay, brighter than a holiday.

Everywhere the angels play, you are.

You're like Paris in April and May.

You're New York on a silvery day.

A Swiss Alp as the sun grows fainter.

You're all places that leave me breathless.

Thank you.

Come in.

Good morning. Oh, hello, Edgar.

Absolutely fantastic notices, everyone.

You could stay on for years. Have you seen the dailies? Rather.

Oh, we're so thrilled.

There's been an eight-week call at the libraries.

There's been a what at the what?

The libraries, old boy.

That's what we call our ticket brokers.

They want blocks of seats eight weeks in advance. Why don't you say so?

Oh, Tom, did you see the one where they say we're brilliant?

Where?

Edgar, have you called Irving yet? I'm off to the office now.

I'll take you to my room.

Edgar, sit down a sec, will you?

I want you to do a favor for me. Let you come out, old boy.

Look, when you call Irving, ask him to find out what happened to a boy who used

to work at Ogilvy's department store in Chicago.

His name is Hal Rayton. I've written it all down for you. Oh, right you are.

Will you do that?

And don't say anything to anybody about it, will you? It shall be graveyard, old

boy. Graveyard.

Thanks.

This is New York.

We're ready, London. Mr. Irving Klinger is on the line.

Hello, hello.

Irving there.

Edgar here.

Hey, Eddie, so how are things?

Buzzing right along.

Smash, huh? So how are the notices?

Wizard, old boy, wizard.

That bad, huh?

No, no, no, no. Wizard.

Wizard. Oh, wizard.

Yes.

Now, look, Tom wants you to follow up on a chap named Hal Rayton. R-A-Y-T-O-N.

Hal Rayton. What does he do, a single?

Mr. Rayton is not in the theatrical profession.

He ain't in the theater, so who needs him?

It's a personal matter of times. Now, when last heard from, Mr. Rayton was

employed at Ogilvy's Department Store in Chicago.

Ogilvy's, dig ya. I'll throw the hassle to our Chicago branch, have the whole

mess in your lap in a fast two days.

Oh, no, no, that won't be necessary. Just follow up on the Rayton matter and

let us know.

Natch, I just said... Pip, now.

Oh, oh, yes, uh, uh, dig you.

Wouldn't you know he'd be late even to the palace?

Now, take it easy, Mother. Maybe the traffic was heavy.

It's not the traffic. It's Jamie.

Ever since I told him I don't like to be kept waiting, he's been keeping me

waiting. You know, Mother, there's an old Spanish proverb which goes, he who

does not love the faults of his loved one does not love at all.

That may be well and good for the Spanish, but I'm English.

Do you know what I think? No, dearie. I think he's all excited about seeing you.

Do you think so? Mm-hmm. How do I look?

As elegant as can be.

Tommy, tell him he's going too fast.

Driver, could you slow down a little?

Oh, yes, sir.

Why don't you save a step off and have a quick one to the health of the royal

couple, eh? Sit back, Jamie. We're not stopping anybody.

Well, tell him to go a little slower.

He can't go any slower. And don't be so nervous.

Now, when you see her, be sure you act like the gentleman you look like. I

will, but if she says one word of criticism, I'll hit her on the head with

this cap. You'll do nothing if it comes. Here we are. Stop here, driver.

Walk the rest of the way.

Come on, now. Don't lose your nerve. Get in there. Go on.

Hello, Jamie.

Good day, Sarah.

Jamie, your suit's handsome.

Handsome. Thank you.

I'm sorry I'm late. The traffic was heavy today.

I told the company to go as fast as they could.

Shall we go?

Allow me. Jamie, don't.

I knew the toll.

There are some days when you can do nothing wrong.

Do you think they'll stay together?

Sure. I hope so. For them as well as for me.

I could never have left mother alone.

Now you can get married and forget about it.

Yes.

Yeah.

Good evening.

There's your house. I have the information you requested regarding Mr.

Rayton. Oh, why?

Well, it's nothing terribly exciting.

Mr. Rayton still works at Ogilvy's. He's still in the luggage department.

He used to live in Chicago proper, but not long ago he and his wife moved to

Evanston. His wife?

Why, yes. He was married several months ago.

My, my, my.

I say, who is this chap, anyway?

Oh, he was engaged to a girl in the show. I was just finding out about him

for her.

Oh, I say, that's frightful.

Yes, isn't it?

Well, what are you so pleased about?

I always smile when I'm heartbroken.

I'd better tell her. Oh, not now. Don't you think you should wait till after the

performance? It would seem kinder.

Maybe you're right.

Edgar! You're a real pal.

I'd stick up for you any time. Well, thanks, old chap. That's frightfully

decent of you to say.

Well, if you'll excuse me. All right. Well, I shall be around to pick you up

early tomorrow morning.

What's tomorrow?

Why, the royal wedding. And I shall take you someplace where you'll see all the

pageantry. Great. Second act, Mr. Bowen. Right.

My hat in Haiti In some forgotten flat in Haiti

I couldn't tell you how I got there I only know it was so

hot there She took my hat politely

And wound her arms around me tightly But I remember nothing

clearly

Except the flame when she came near me.

Her eyes had the fire of surrender.

And her touch, it was tender.

And I guess in the moment is that you forget about your hat. So if you go

to Haiti, there is a girl I know.

You can find her, you'll adore her. Just look around till you've found someone

who has a blue-gray fedora.

I think of that gorgeous creature when I'm all alone.

Whenever I do, from down inside there comes a groan.

That son of a gun in Haiti Has got the prettiest hat I own

And when it is bleak and chilly And life is flat

I think of that Haitian dilly And think I'd better go get my hat

my hat in Haiti in some forgotten flat in Haiti

I couldn't tell you how I got there I only know it was so

hot there but

I remember nothing clearly

except the flame when she came near me

So if you go to Haiti, there is a girl I know

in Haiti.

If you can find her, you'll adore her. Just look around till you've found

someone.

Anybody to take you home?

Good.

Good night, Mr. Bowen. Night.

Ann, I've something to tell you. Yes?

I hope you won't think I've butted in where I shouldn't have, but Jamie told

me your friend didn't call. Oh?

I didn't ask. He told me.

I don't quite know why I did it, but I... Decided to try and find out what

happened to him. Did you?

Yes, I did. Well?

Ann.

He's married.

Married? I'm sorry.

How wonderful.

How simply wonderful.

Oh, Tom, thank you.

Oh, it was nothing.

Ann. Yet I've been worrying myself to death over him on account of you, and

he's been married all the time. Isn't it wonderful?

What do you mean, on account of me?

Well, on account of me being in love with you and you being in love with me.

I'm in love with you?

Well, aren't you?

Yeah.

What a mess.

Why? The next thing that happens, we'll be thinking about getting married.

I'm thinking about it right now.

There, you see?

Well, don't you want them, Adam?

Yes,

I do.

Ann, it isn't you. It's marriage.

I'm afraid I couldn't be married and make a go of it.

I've been living one way too long. With me, it's always been work. Everything

else has just been a side issue.

It isn't because I don't want to. It's just that I... I don't know if I could

change.

Ann, I know I'd be an awful flop as a husband.

Do you understand?

I think I do, Tom.

What do we do?

Perhaps you'd better take me home.

Tom, I only disagree with one thing.

What's that?

I think you'd make a marvelous husband.

You do?

Yes, I do, Tom.

It isn't early.

I thought it was.

No, it isn't.

It's late.

Is it?

Hmm?

I didn't say anything.

Tom, John wants to marry me.

He does?

That's funny.

Well, it might be to you, but it's terribly serious to him.

He's very much in love with me, and he says he's found a new faith in

everything, all on account of me.

How do you feel?

Very constructive.

I never thought I'd live to see the day you'd inspire anybody to do anything but

slug it out.

All right. Go ahead. Make fun of me.

I'm sorry, Ellie.

You really are involved this time, aren't you?

Up to here.

What are you going to do?

I don't know.

I was rather hoping you'd make up my mind for me like you usually do.

It sure is funny.

Why do you keep saying that when it isn't funny at all? It's very important.

I know it is. I only meant it's funny because Ann wants me to marry her.

She does?

My gosh.

It sure is funny, isn't it? Why?

Well, I don't know. It's just funny, that's all.

Well, what's so funny about someone wanting to marry me? I have a few good

points, you know.

Tommy, are you really in love with her?

Up to here.

Oh, my.

Well, I wonder what would happen if we just threw over all our principles and

went ahead and got married anyway.

You'd stay here in England with John.

Why would I stay here?

You can't go traipsing all over the world and leave your husband at home.

What kind of a marriage would that be?

No, I suppose not.

Well, what would you do?

I'd marry Anne and... No, I mean, who would you dance with?

Well, I never thought of that. Not having you, I might try Anne if she

wants to. She loves to dance and shows a lot of promise.

Do you really think so? Yeah.

I thought you was a little awkward myself.

So were you when you started.

Well, I know it, but it takes years to build a good team. You've always said

that. And there's a lot of excitement in doing it.

Well, that just isn't fair, Tommy. What isn't?

I'm getting the short end of the stick.

What? You want me to settle back and get out of the way while you go off with

someone else and have all the fun.

Well, I think it's rotten of you, Tommy. Simply rotten.

I didn't ask you to. Everything's been so perfect. We've had a wonderful life

together. We've been very successful.

How can you even consider breaking it up? And breaking it up for what? To get

married? Oh, no, Tom.

Marriage is a tough business. You know what? I've always thought of marriage...

Responsibilities, obligations, a home to take care of. Maybe children to look

after. Imagine being married to someone you're dancing with. If either the

marriage or the dancing doesn't work out, both of them go kaflooey. Oh, no.

No, Thomas.

It's a terrible chance to take.

It is, isn't it? We mustn't do it. We've slaved too hard to get where we are. Why

should we give it up? It does seem foolish, doesn't it? We're a team, and a

darn good one. We ought to stay that way.

Maybe you're right. Well, of course I'm right.

Oh, you do see it, don't you, Tommy? Sure, I see it. It's you and me, just

like it's always been.

I'm sure we're doing the right thing.

Thank you so much for deciding for me.

Forget it.

What a

lovely

day for a wedding.

Happy are we to say. A lovely day for a wedding.

Lovely in every way.

The royal guard is off their guard. And drink it's got, it's got on your.

Big Ben has quite forgot the time of the day. The time of the day. What a lovely

day for a wedding. Over again we say.

It's a lovely, lovely wedding.

Lovely, lovely wedding.

Lovely. Lovely.

Lovely. Lovely.

I've come to take you to the wedding, and what a wedding parade we shall see.

Are you ready?

As ready as I'll ever be.

I say, what's the matter with you two this morning? You're all at sixes and

sevens. Nothing's the matter. Let's go.

You've got to have her. I lose. So do I. I want to get married, and today.

Today? Sure, before I change my mind. Think we can do it? We must do it.

Edgar, we want to get married.

I thought you two were related. Oh, no, no. And we want to get married today.

But it takes three weeks.

Three weeks? Anything can happen in three weeks. Oh, you can fix it for us,

Edgar. Irving said you can do anything. Well, I know, but one must have

permission from the Archbishop's office, and after all, he's busy today. You've

got to swing it for us, Edgar. Well, I'll try.

You two meet me at the Vicar General's in two hours. If it's at all possible to

get permission for a license, you shall be married this afternoon.

Oh, wait, wait.

Clyde Street Church. I believe I know the minister there. This is a pretty box

of pickles. I beg your pardon, sir. Now what do we do? Now we have to find Anne

and John.

And these for us? Well, I know what corner she's standing on. Where's John?

He should be leaving the abbey for the reception any minute now. Well, you

better find him. Ellie, I'm going to miss you a lot from now on. Oh, Tommy.

You're a wonderful brother. Good luck, darling.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

What do you think you're doing?

They didn't have to go to all this trouble. A small wedding would have been

all right.