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You needn't bother to announce me. I'll just barge right in.

No, on second thought, you'd better announce me.

Mr. Drew isn't in yet, Mr. Burnside.

What? At 4 o'clock in the afternoon?

What sort of hours does your boss keep anyway?

I waited for him three hours at the club, so I thought he must be here.

Where do you suppose he is?

Hello, Mr. Burnside.

Oh, hello, Sylvia.

Where's Mr. Drew? Have you any idea?

Well, he should be here any moment now.

Would you like to wait in my office?

Oh, that's all right. What have you got there? Another inspiration?

Oh, this is... It's a new construct building.

Look. Isn't it, Brian?

Yes, it's lovely.

What Ziegfeld did for the American girl, Alexander Drew is doing for the American

office building.

What Ziegfeld did for the American girl is okay for me.

It's the best thing I've ever seen.

It's a grand piece of work.

The outline is modern, and yet there's a certain warmth.

Warmth is not the word.

Fire.

Fire. It's a lovely piece of work.

Beautifully conceived.

Delicate, and yet...

Robust.

Yes, sir. Yes, you're right.

Well, um, are you sure you don't want to wait in my office?

Well, I would if I knew what time he was coming back.

Well, one never can tell with Mr. Drew.

He probably worked late last night and needs to rest.

You know, the way you humor that man is positively just... All right, he's a

genius. He builds beautiful palaces of marble and granite.

He's a genius, all right.

But I'm a magician.

I sell them.

Well, tell him I was here and ask him to call me at the office.

The telephone number is... Oh, we have the number.

You might mislead us. The telephone number is Granite 3433.

Good afternoon, Sylvia. Good afternoon, Laura.

Good afternoon.

Miss Danforth, you may wave my office if you like. Oh, thank you. I'll get you in

as soon as you arrive.

Thank you so much. You're very kind.

Sweet, isn't she?

Two lumps of her and a cup of coffee. You couldn't drink it.

Meow, meow.

There's the boy. Uh-oh.

Mr. Drew just came in.

Sometimes he sneaks in the back way.

I'll get you in as quickly as I can.

Thank you.

Sorry. I made a rough sketch at the Greenfield Library last night. Like it?

Well, speak up. What do you think of it?

Do you want me to speak frankly or do you want to be flattered?

So you don't like it, huh?

It might be good enough for the average architect, but it isn't worthy of

Alexander Drew.

There. I've told you the truth and flattered you at the same time.

You're quite right. It isn't very good.

I was at a party last night and whipped it up between cocktails.

And not very good cocktails either.

I want to remind you you're going to another party tonight.

The Burnside's are calling for you on their way to the theater.

Go on that burnt side anyway, always getting up parties. I don't want to go

tonight. Then why do you?

What do you do when someone asks you to do something you don't want to do?

I say no.

Oh.

Sometimes I say no when I'm asked to do something I'd like to do.

Wish I had your courage.

Do you want to see Donna Danforth? No.

Every time I see that woman, I go broke. If they ever make her secretary of the

treasury, she'll balance the budget in no time.

No, Miss Parker, I do not want to see Lila Danforth.

Well, certainly, my dear. I was just sending for you.

Wasn't I, Miss Parker?

You are glad to see me? Glad isn't the word, Lila.

Glad is not the word, my dear. Do sit down.

And, uh, what's new?

Oh, I have a surprise for you, Alex.

I'm getting married.

Oh, that's fine, Lila. I'm delighted, simply delighted.

You don't know how delighted I am.

Cigarette? No, thank you.

Won't you be a teensy bit sorry to lose me? Of course, Lila. I'll be sorry.

Well, it is too late. Just say the word, darling.

Don't be absurd, Lila. I insist on your getting married.

And I hope you stay married a long, long time.

Oh, I knew you'd be like this.

Now, darling, what would you like to give me for a wedding present?

Well, now, let's see.

How about some silver?

Oh, silver would be lovely, darling.

But it does tarnish.

I want something from you that will last forever.

I was thinking about a little trust fund.

Say, $50,000?

$50,000? Are you out of your mind? You don't seem to realize how much money

that is.

I know, darling.

I'm such a child when it comes to money matters.

Why, only last night I was rereading all your sweet letters. You know, I've saved

each and every one of them.

Quite a collector, aren't you? Yes, I love to collect letters.

Now you just leave it to me. and I'll take care of you in the same generous

way I always have.

I'll have Jess attend your check in the morning. Sounds rather vague.

What size check?

Don't worry.

It'll fit you.

Dot.

Whatever it is, you'll be getting off cheap.

Uh-huh.

Well, Lala, I'm very busy.

Well, don't be so glum. I'm very happy.

I'm a little sad, too.

I don't know what you've got to be sad about.

My life is like a good book, Alec. I'm always eager for the next chapter.

But it breaks my heart to leave the last one.

Goodbye, Lila.

Just a moment, I'll ask you.

Goodbye, darling.

And thanks for everything.

Goodbye, Miss Parker.

Get me Jessup on the phone. I have him on the line now. What for?

Were you listening at the keyhole?

Just because a beautiful woman has been here and gone, does it naturally follow

that I want to speak to my lawyer?

I'm sorry, but it seems to work out that way. Why, what?

As a matter of fact, I didn't call him.

He's been on the wire several times.

Oh, yeah. I'll take it in my office.

Yes? You want to talk to Fraser, Jane?

Oh, yes. Put him on.

Hello, sweet.

How's it about a date tonight?

Well, how would you like to go up the grove? Oh, I'd love to.

We haven't been there in ages.

What?

Oh, say, wait till you see my new dress and you won't even look at the bubble

dancer.

Oh, say, there's my bus. I have to fly.

All right. See you later.

All right, dear. Bye-bye.

Oh, all right, Jessup, if you insist.

7.30 at the house.

Goodbye.

I'd like you to be at my house tonight, about 8 o'clock.

8 o'clock.

Oh, wait. Better come to dinner. Got some work done while we eat. Save time.

That's all I wanted.

Very good.

Not breaking up anything for you, am I?

Oh, that's all right, Mr. Dool. I'll be glad to come.

Gosh, I wish you were free. I hate being alone.

I thought Ernie got back.

Sure, but we had a fight this morning. Oh, I'm going to grab a bite at the

cafeteria.

Marriage was like a cafeteria.

You know what you're getting at a cafeteria.

I can't understand you, Laura.

Only yesterday, Ernie gets back from a trip, and you give me a ten-minute

routine on the joys of marriage and what a treasurer Ernie is.

He was a treasurer, all right, but I'm sorry I dug him up.

Telling me he was away on business all the time he was trailing a brunette.

How'd you find out?

Ernie's one of those guys that talks in his sleep.

You know, uh...

A kleptomaniac.

Oh, Laura, he was probably only dreaming. He's got no business dreaming

about a brunette.

Oh, look.

There's Ernest.

Uh-huh. He's broke.

Now, Laura.

Hello, hello, hello. How do you do? Hello, darling. Don't you darling me,

you two-faced monster.

Oh, Laura.

Jekyll and Hyde in wolf's clothes, that's what you are. You see, that's the

way she treats me all the time. I don't know why I tolerate it. I should have my

head examined.

Whether you tolerate me or not, that wouldn't be a bad idea.

Hey! Hey, Sylvia!

Well, excuse me, Kitty. I have to take care of my own trouble.

Bye-bye.

If you please, madame.

Thank you, my good man.

P.S.

In this small container, you will find one magnificent orchid.

P.P.S. Price pretty steep.

Oh, I'm terribly sorry, Fraser, but I won't be able to go with you tonight.

Give me back my orchid, P.D.Q.

No, I mean it. I can't go with you.

What do you mean you can't go with me? You distinctly said over the phone

that... I know, and I hate to break our date, but... But Mr. Drew needs you.

Yes, he does.

I'm just as disappointed as you are, please. You are in the pig's eye. If you

didn't like what you were doing, you wouldn't do it.

Well, after all, I am a working woman. Oh, you're not. You're a slave. When

Ehrlich Drew cracks the whip, you jump.

What do you want? What are you staring at?

Go on, beat it.

He doesn't give a rap who he disappoints.

I know, but you know how business is.

Certainly I know how business is. I'm an architect myself.

But do I have my secretary come to my house at all hours of the night? No.

Because I haven't got a secretary.

Or a house.

Precious Mr. Drew absorbs you until you have no life left.

You mean to tell me that isn't deductible?

No. Not even that little check to Lila Danford? No, my dear Alexander.

I've told you every year. The government allows you no exemptions in the matter

of gifts.

Well, it's very inconsiderate, I call it.

When a man gives as freely as I always have, his government ought to give him

credit for it. My dear boy, if you have no control over your generosity, don't

blame the government.

I don't suppose you ever made any gifts to women.

I'm a married man. I never make gifts to women.

Not even your wife?

Not even to my... Well, of course, to my wife.

Hello, Quinn. Don't concern Mr. Drew. Let us do it. Hello, Quinn. Is Mr. Drew

ready? Mr. Drew is very busy, sir. He has his lawyer and his spectre tray

here. Well, don't worry. We'll soon get rid of them. Come on, girls.

You're welcome, Alex. We're here.

Come on, Jean.

Excuse me. I told those people I was working tonight.

I told you not to come. I'm working.

We'll soon kill you of that.

Come on, everybody.

Oh, Alex. Oh, Alex. Oh, Alex.

Would you shut up, please?

Hello, Jean. How are you? Wally, I told you.

what in the world happened to you he says he fell off his polo pony and the

horse kicked him in the head you're going to get badly hurt in that game

someday oh no while he'll never be badly hurt as long as the horse kicks him in

the head you're going out with your own husband alma what do people say well i'm

an old-fashioned wife i always go out with my husband once a month besides he

hasn't spent a weekend at home for ages sweetheart i'm going to spend this

weekend at home

Thanks for the tip.

Get me a cordial, darling.

Alec, will you come for the weekend?

Can't be done. I'm flying to San Francisco on business.

Cordial, Jean? Yes, I will, thank you.

Business, eh?

Yes, business.

Charming business.

I saw her in your office this morning.

Come now, don't give me that innocent look.

You know, the girl with the take it or leave it attitude?

Oh, lovely class.

Are you drawing any plans for her?

No, she draws her own plans.

I'm just executing them.

Costly project?

I'll say she is. Cost me $15,000.

What are those two quits bring about over there?

I don't know.

It seems that every letter I write is carefully laid away in some girl's hope

chest. Then it's either face the music or face the jury.

And don't laugh in that smug, self-satisfied way.

You'll get yours one of these days. Not a chance, my lad.

I'm immune.

I have a system.

There she is, my charming wife.

I can write all the letters I want to.

You can't sue a married man for a breach of promise.

Oh, Alec, aren't you ever going to get married?

No, I am not going.

I'm up to my eyebrows in income tax. How much are they going to hook you for this

time? Oh, a hundred thousand, more or less.

What are you laughing about? You're in the same boat. You make as much money as

I do. I make more, but I don't pay as much tax. How come?

I have a system.

What sort of a system this time? The same one, bless a little heart.

You know, Wally, California's a community property state.

Half of Wally's income goes on my return.

That puts us both in the lower bracket.

Yes, I know that, but is it much of a saving? About 40%. I have no idea

marriage could be so romantic.

Sometimes I think Wally just married me to save that 40%.

I'll know you're the most broad-minded and tolerant woman I've ever met.

Tolerant nothing.

I'm just resigned.

Excuse me, Mr. Boo.

We're ready.

These people are just leaving, Miss Parker. I'll be right there.

Now, come on. Be nice, will you? Run along. Come on. We won't be nice.

Such hospitality.

Come, children.

Wait for us. All right.

Good night.

Good night.

Well, let's get back to work again. How's it coming, Jacob?

Well, here's the bad news.

Bad news?

Oh, this is wonderful.

$40,900?

Yeah, that's only the first quarter.

You're about to pay Uncle Sam for the preceding year the sum of $164,824.

Ouch. You're in the high bracket. No deductions, no exemptions.

Now, Miss Fathers, will you make a copy of this?

Suppose I were married.

Would it be very much less?

Considerably, I guess, but don't bother me now with your foolish suppositions.

Hey, Miss Farquhar, you can clean this up, I think. All right.

Well, if you'll get me those other papers, I'll take the case with.

Mr. Drew?

Mr. Drew?

Mr. Drew?

Would you like to give me those letters now?

What letters?

Well, you mentioned some at the office. I think there was one to Bowen and

Clark, wasn't there? Oh, yes, Bowen and Clark.

Yes, yes.

Take a letter.

I'm ready.

Yes, yes.

Mrs. Bowen and Clark, gentlemen.

Have you ever thought of getting married?

If you haven't, don't you think it is about time you did?

After all, marriage may offer certain advantages which you may never have

considered.

That is?

Seriously? Mr. Drew?

Hmm?

I don't think you realize what you're saying.

What's the matter with what I'm saying?

Well, it seems a little strange, that's all.

Mrs. Bowman and Clark, have you ever thought of getting married?

What's the matter with you tonight?

Well, I don't know. I was all right until a few minutes ago. I'm asking you

a simple question, Miss Parker, and all I want is a simple answer.

How would you like to marry me?

Well? Mr. Drew, I'm afraid all this income tax business has gone to your

head. Oh, that's only one of the things that's gone to my head. The time has

come when I simply have got to protect myself against women and taxes. Will you

be my assistant?

A wife would save me. I've got it all figured out. Close to $50,000 a year in

taxes alone.

And what's more, if I feel like it... I can write burning love letters without

fear of getting seen.

Miss Parker, I've reached the point where I simply have got to marry and

have some freedom.

How about it?

How did you happen to think of me?

Oh, it's the simplest thing in the world. I've known you a long time, and I

trust you. This is a business proposition.

It's good for me and good for you. You're getting $50 a week now.

I'll raise you to $150. You make money.

I save money.

Well, how about it?

One of the most interesting propositions I've ever had made me. I knew it would

appeal to you. Now, you wait right here. All this is going to be great.

I'll tell Jessop and we'll get this thing down in legal form.

Oh, Miss Parker.

Don't mind me, Quinn. I need every drop of this.

Wouldn't it be wise, perhaps, if you were to lie down?

No, Quinn.

I never take anything lying down. That's right, Miss Parker.

Quinn.

Quinn, I'm in a quandary. Yes, I saw that, Miss, the moment I came in.

Today I...

I had a proposal of marriage.

That ought to be an old story to a young lady like you.

Thank you, Crinn. The gentleman is a gentleman, and you love him.

He is a gentleman, and I love him. What have you to worry about?

It's just this, Crinn.

The gentleman doesn't love me.

Signifying nothing.

If I may say so, Miss Parker. The gentleman you speak of must be in the

mood for marriage.

If not you, then some other. Don't be too high-minded.

If you're looking for birds, a sparrow in the hand is worth two eagles on the

mountain top.

Besides, you're forgetting one of nature's truisms.

What truism is that, Quinn?

Today's icicles may be tomorrow's hot water.

Quinn?

What was that last truism?

Do you mind if I become autobiographical?

I'd love it.

When I married, I wasn't in love with my wife.

You weren't? In fact, I didn't intend to marry her. But she assured me that love

would come. And it did.

Those days when my wife was forcing the frail plant of my love in the hothouse

of her devotion.

Those were her happiest days.

Now that her little acorn has grown into a mighty oak, she seems a trifle bored.

Sometimes I feel it was a mistake ever to have told my love.

Miss Parker, will you come in, please?

Excuse me, miss. I hope I haven't said too much. I sometimes do.

On the contrary, Quinn. You said just the right thing.

You've been a great help.

That's all very well for you, Alexander.

We all know that you're a cynic and don't believe in love.

But what about Miss Parker?

Suppose after signing this agreement with you, she falls in love with

someone. Well, I... There's not the slightest danger of that, Mr. Jesse.

You see, I'm like Mr. Drew in that respect.

I don't believe in love. I wouldn't take Mr. Drew as a model if I were you.

Well, I like that.

There are some things, Alexander, architecture for instance, about which

you know everything.

There are others, more important perhaps, about which you know nothing.

I ought to know something about love.

Familiarity with the subject doesn't always breed knowledge.

Oh, all right. Then insert a clause to the fact that should Miss Parker at any

time find herself in love, she shall be free to void the contract.

Did I understand you to say that Miss Parker continues as your secretary after

she becomes Mrs. Drew?

Certainly. I've no desire to change my routine just because I'm getting

married. A man can pick up a good wife anywhere, but a good secretary, that's a

quest of a lifetime.

Thank you, Mr. Drew. Oh, that's quite all right.

Is there anything further?

Yes. I insist on the right of maintaining my own establishment.

A woman in the house, even if she should be only a wife, might complicate

matters. I agree with Mr. Drew.

I don't want to be an obstacle to his happiness, a millstone around the neck

of his freedom.

She's got the right idea. It's a perfect arrangement.

With others, it's love, honor, and obey.

With us, it'll be love, honor, and away.

All right.

I'll draw up the papers and have them ready for you both to sign as soon as

possible.

Congratulations, Alexander.

Thank you, Jethro.

Miss Fargo will forgive me if I withhold my congratulations to her indefinitely.

Good night, Alexander. Oh, don't mind him.

He's just a bit old-fashioned.

You see, he still believes in us.

Good night.

Good night.

Never mind, babe. Good night. Thank you, Miss Parker. Good night.

Hi, Phil.

I thought I told you not to come.

Don't hit me, Mama. It was a primitive urge that I could not conquer. I fought

against it, Fraser. I said she does not want you to wait. You idiot.

And while you were knee-deep in income tax, I went alone to the movies.

See a good picture?

Colossal. At least that's what the ad said.

It was the story of, uh...

Soft drink magnet.

A millionaire and his beautiful secretary.

Want to hear it?

I don't mind.

Now, this bird, the millionaire, had designs on the secretary, see?

Oh, yes, he also had a yacht.

So he said to the girl, I'm going to be very busy tonight. I've got 15 new

colors to think up for soft drinks.

Colors?

Better be on the yacht at 8 o'clock. She said, okay.

You're making this up.

Don't interrupt when two people are talking.

Now then, there was a young, uh, uh, horticulturist, florist, you, in love

with this girl. The, uh, hero, I suppose. You guessed it, lady.

He wanted to marry the girl. And he followed this maggot, uh, I mean magnet,

and the girl in his car, you see.

Followed the yacht in his car?

Yeah, uh,

uh, well, it may have been a trailer. The photography was bad there. That's

where I came in.

However,

he finally gets the girl, you see, and he takes her in his arms and he says,

Darling, I'm crazy about you.

Will you marry me?

Shall I tell you what the girl said?

In the picture.

No, don't, Fraser. It wouldn't help.

Why? Well, the girl in the picture, she must have been in love with the young

horticulture. Sure she was.

Well, I'm afraid that life isn't always like the movies, Fraser.

Guess I should have gone to see a newsreel.

Well, here's our little agreement.

Signed, sealed, and delivered.

I'll file it away with the license. Yes, let me see. That three-day business, is

that up yet?

Yes, we got the license Tuesday.

Well, in that case, we could get married this afternoon.

You busy?

This afternoon?

Certainly. What's the use putting it off?

Well, uh...

Don't you think it'd be a little better to wait until, say, Saturday?

I'm going to a party Friday night.

Well, in that case, you wouldn't feel like getting married Saturday.

Let's make it today.

Get it over with.

City Hall, 3 o'clock, okay?

All right.

Fine. Now get me the plans for the cold ability.

City Hall, 3 o'clock.

I'll make a note of it on your engagement pad.

In case it slips your mind.

Yes.

Hello, Miss Parker. Oh, there you are. Well, you're right on the dot. Oh, I'm

never late for any of my weddings. I believe these are correct for a bride.

Even a business bride?

How thoughtful of you.

Well, come on.

Much simpler getting married this way than in church with a lot of relatives.

Pardon me. Is this the place where you pay the money on the income tax? No,

this is the place where you save the money on your income tax.

That didn't hurt, did it?

No, it was almost painless.

Were you nervous? I wasn't.

Oh, no, you were nervous.

You just nodded to kiss the judge and give me the $10.

I had no idea what size you were. Just took a chance, is that it?

Fairly well.

Doesn't matter, however, I won't be wearing it a great deal.

Except when necessary for your convenience, as per contract.

When will you be back from San Francisco?

In what capacity are you inquiring? Wife or secretary?

Oh, please don't let that worry you.

Your private life is still entirely your own. I understand perfectly that ours is

a purely business agreement.

In that case, I'll be back on Monday.

In the meantime, the newspapers will probably want a story.

What would you like me to tell them? Yes, that's right. You got a pencil

there? Uh-huh.

I'll dictate a statement.

All right, I'm ready.

Culminating a romance of longstanding, Alexander Drew, architect... Noted

architect. All right, noted architect.

Was married to his secretary, Sylvia Parker, at the city hall this afternoon

in the chambers of the municipal judge... What was his name?

I have always appeared as Mr. Drew.

Read that back.

Culminating a romance of longstanding...

Well, that's all right, isn't it? After all, the world doesn't have to know.

Perish the thought.

Well, uh... Here we are.

Yes, but... Thanks a lot for everything, Miss Parker.

Oh, uh... Don't mention it.

I do appreciate you giving me the rest of the day off. Oh, that's quite all

right.

Well,

I guess you'd better run along.

I wouldn't want you to miss your plane.

Yes, sir.

I'll phone you from San Francisco.

Oh, you will?

As soon as I get the plumbing contract.

Goodbye.

Where you been all afternoon?

Called your office a dozen times and they said you were out.

Oh, I'm so glad you called.

I was just beginning to feel sorry for myself.

Sure you are. That's why I called.

I knew you were blue.

Law's a mercy, child. I'm psychic.

Sure. My control is laughing water.

Wait a minute.

Listen, dear little laughing water.

That's laughing water.

Fraser, you idiot.

What?

Well, I... Yes.

Yes, I'd love to spend the evening with you.

You can call for me in 15 minutes. I'll be ready.

Bye-bye.

Take that pillow out from between us and move over.

You're such a dear.

I agree with you.

I was feeling terribly blue before you phoned.

Say, where were you all afternoon anyway?

Out running errands for that slave driver?

Yes, in a way.

Perhaps we'd better stop at the nearest phone. He might want you to work

tonight. Oh, no, no, he, uh... He flew to San Francisco.

Oh, good for him. Good for you and good for me. Oh, that's marvelous.

Say, why are you feeling so low tonight?

I'll snap out of it.

Where are we going?

Well, to your condition, madam, I prescribe a nice full moon.

Secluded spot and a little dash of starlight.

Remember that movie I was telling you about?

You mean about the soft drink magnet?

Uh-huh.

what the boy said to the girl under the stars?

No, Fraser, not tonight.

No use.

For those who care to wait, there will be a short explanation showing how the

images of the stars are produced in the dome and a brief talk explaining how the

planetarium instruments work.

Go on, you're a fake.

Can you produce the effect of starlight? Can you conjure up romance like an

honest-to-goodness moon?

No. Phooey to you from me.

Come on, let's get out of here.

There's nothing romantic about this.

I know what will bring you to life. You'll get under a real moon and some

real stars.

You've simply got to go home.

Home is a conversation. You leave much to be desired. That's all you've been

saying since midnight.

Exactly, and that's when you should have left.

Now look, honey.

Didn't I make those sandwiches well? Mm, sure I did. Well, I'm just as good on

omelet, lamb stew, and deep dish apple pie.

This world is full of women who scream for my deep dish apple pie.

So what?

So let's get married.

I earn about 150 a week. I'm faithful, gentle, honest, trustworthy.

Huh?

Please, Fraser, don't.

Why not? This is station FKOC.

When you hear the tone, the time will be exactly 3 a.m.

Coming to you through the courtesy of Mrs.

Henderson's pot cheese.

There are 14 different ways of preparing pot cheese.

Pot cheese is very good for the children when they come home from school.

Did you hear that?

You mean the pot cheese?

It's 3 o'clock and you've been here half the night.

And if we were married, I could stay here all the night.

Well, can a guy kiss a lady goodnight?

Darling, what's the matter?

All evening, you've been in sort of a trance. Have I done something wrong?

Said something wrong?

Huh?

Oh.

Fraser. I should have told you this hours ago, but somehow I couldn't.

I knew there was something wrong.

What is it?

Well, I... Well, it's like this.

Well, Mr. Drew... Has he been bothering you? No. I'll break his neck. No, I...

Well, what did he do to you?

He didn't do anything to me.

He only married me this afternoon.

Hello?

Yes, this is Mr. Drew's office.

No, I'm sorry, isn't it?

Oh, this is his secretary speaking.

Yes, all right, I'll tell him.

What's it all about, anyway?

Why did you marry Alec Drew?

Well, you don't have to tell me.

I married him because I love him.

What about him?

Is he in love with you?

I was hoping you'd married him for his money. That wouldn't have been so bad.

What do you mean?

I don't know what this is all about, but I hate to see the people I love suffer.

And believe me, if you're really in love with him, that's what you...

Ernie, aren't you? How can you compare?

Sure, I love Ernie, but he's no Alexander Drew.

And what makes you think I don't suffer?

Yes?

No, I'm sorry. Mr. Drew is out of town.

A fine romance.

Married one day, husband's out of town.

Alexander Drew, promised architect.

Honeymoon alone.

I wish to see Mr. Drew.

I'm sorry, Mr. Drew isn't in.

I'm here to see him on very important personal business.

But Mr. Drew isn't in.

I'm the Princess Sergei Bordoff.

Yes, Princess, I'll tell him you called.

I'll wait.

Excuse me, Miss Parker.

I thought maybe you ought to look this over. I just finished it.

Oh, Fred, it's very good.

I know Mr. Drew will be delighted.

I'll show it to him directly he gets back.

I hope he goes for it. He will.

And where is Mr. Drew?

He's in San Francisco.

Well, why didn't you tell me?

I'm sorry, but you didn't give me a chance.

When do you expect him back?

Soon. I see.

Please be sure to tell him that I called.

Is there one L or two in Bullidoff?

Never mind the title. Just tell him that Cherry called.

Cherry? Yes, Cherry.

He'll understand.

You can reach me at the Rossfield.

Parker. Oh, Mr. Drew.

I didn't expect you until Monday.

I finished sooner than I thought.

I hope you had a pleasant trip. It was all right. I don't care much about

flying. I saw a lot of my friends.

I'll get you some bicarbonate.

Got a flock of wives up north congratulating me on my marriage.

There are lots here, too.

Would you like to see some?

Later will do.

Anything important?

Marks, Parker, National Bank.

Princess Bullidoff. Who is this Princess Bullidoff?

She called in person.

Never heard of her. Who is she?

Would you remember, Cherry?

Cherry? Why, of course.

Get her on the phone.

Good old Cherry. I haven't seen her for years.

Princess Bullidoff, please.

I wonder how she looks.

My dear.

Gosh, I'm tickled to hear your voice.

Say, what are you doing in America, anyway?

Oh, I see.

Still the big attraction.

Mm-hmm.

I married Prince Buladov over a year ago.

No, the prince is not with me.

The poor darling's first wife stopped paying him alimony, so he couldn't

support me anymore.

Well, shall I throw a party for you, or are you in mourning?

You certainly can't throw a party for me.

Tomorrow night?

And over the weekend?

Oh, wonderful.

I can hardly wait. See you tomorrow night.

So long, darling.

I'd like to talk to you about a party tomorrow night.

Tomorrow night. For the princess.

Oh, for the princess.

Uh, how many guests?

Oh,

about eight or ten for the weekend, and the gang for dancing and supper tomorrow

night.

Besides yourself and the princess, what house gets?

Oh, I'll ask the Burnside, Jean Stafford, Arthur Watson, and... Have you

any suggestions?

How about Mr. and Mrs. John Miller?

Are you crazy?

Cherry's all right in certain clouds, but I couldn't ask nice people like the

Millers. How about you?

I ought to be an admirable selection, since you aren't asking any really nice

people to meet Cherry.

Now, don't be so confoundedly sensitive.

You know I didn't mean that.

I'm asking you to come for the weekend.

In what capacity?

As my wife.

After all, we have to make some show of keeping up appearances.

And you want me on hand to receive charity?

Now, look, don't you be difficult.

It'll be tough enough explaining you to her.

Very well, Mr. Drew. If you wish me to be present, I'll accept.

I wish I could break you of the annoying habit of walking out of here while I'm

still talking.

I wanted to talk about a partner for you at my party.

Well, please don't let that worry you. I know several men who aren't particular

about the people they meet. I'll ask for an event.

Oh, yes.

And there's one more point.

Have you anything to wear?

If I haven't, don't worry.

I wouldn't dream of disgracing you before all those nice people.

I want you to go to Madame Flores, pick out what you like, and charge it to me.

I'll go where I please, pick out what I like, and pay for it myself.

Thank you, Mr. Drew.

There's another point.

In front of all my friends, you'd better cut out that Mr. Drew stuff.

You may call me Alec.

I'll make a note of it, Mr. Drew.

Have you brought a husband along with you?

Answer yes or no.

No. Good.

Have you a husband to bring along in case you wanted to?

Answer yes or no.

No. Better still, if you had a husband, would you have brought him?

Answer yes or no?

Yes. No.

Can you write?

Just simple words.

And telephone numbers?

But I get it.

Now, don't you send this shirt to the laundry.

I've seen it several times, and Alex thought that you'd love her, Dean. I'm

sure I will. Oh, hello, darling.

You're doing very well this evening.

You know, you should have been a sculptor.

Sculptor?

Good evening.

Good evening.

You look rather alone, old boy.

This is Gene Stanford.

Hello. How do you do? I'm Alec Drew.

Oh, yes, I know.

Why did you say your name was?

I didn't say.

Do you remember?

Not very well, I'm afraid.

Neither do I.

Come on, let's sit this one out. Huh? Come on, let's sit this one out.

Oh, my husband.

Francie meeting you socially.

Is anything wrong?

I never dreamed you could look so stunning.

What a difference a few hooks and eyes can make.

How nice to see you again. Hello, Mrs. Burnside. I'm sorry to be late, but I

was detained at the office.

Well, I have a lot of hosting to do. Take care of everything.

You can depend on me, sweetheart.

Isn't love wonderful?

Hello, Mrs. Burnside. Oh, hello, Mr. Fletcher. How are you, Mr. O'Leary? How

are you? More lovely than ever, Alma.

That's quite all right. But he insists on dancing.

That's quite all right. Thank you.

Mrs. Burnside, may I present Mr. Fraser James, Mr.

Rumsey, and Mr. Fletcher. Mr.

Fraser, Mrs. Burnside is one of the most charming women that you'll ever meet.

Thank you so much. She has made only one major error in a major career.

Mr. Burnside.

Shall we dance? I'd love to.

Oh, sweetheart, have you met my husband?

I met him a moment ago, darling.

Oh, yes, yes.

What did you say your name was?

I didn't say.

I don't know why I let you talk me into coming here tonight.

I knew you, but I was in a spot.

These were all his friends. I had to have someone on my side.

Do all these people know the terms of this insane marriage of yours? Shh,

certainly not.

They think we're madly in love.

Well, it's inhuman. It's abnormal.

A young girl like you needs love and affection.

That goes for a young man like me, too.

Please, Fraser, everybody's looking.

All right.

That better?

Isn't she pretty?

She's charming. Where did you find her? Didn't you know?

She did secretary.

If I could find a secretary like that, I'd go into business myself.

Handsome man he's dancing with.

I wonder what his name is.

I don't know. He didn't say.

Oh.

Enjoying yourself, Mr... Mr... Having a wonderful time, thank you, Mr. Drew.

Darling, would you mind if I finish this dance with my wife? Poochie here is all

a-twitter to dance with you.

Do you object to dancing with your husband, sweetheart?

Certainly not.

It's one of my duties.

Poochie, this is Mr... What did you say your name was?

My name...

Princess

Pullet.

Oh, by the way, Cherry, I want you to meet my wife.

Same old, Alex. Anything for a laugh. No, it's on the level. We're married.

Sylvia, this is Princess Bullidoff. Oh, we've met.

That's right.

Now, I know you're joking, darling.

This is your second day. Only in the daytime, Princess.

I'm so glad you finally arrived. I've been frightfully worried about you.

After all, this is your party, Princess.

Alex, dear, I'm sure you must have a lot to talk about.

Why don't you take care of your guests of honor?

Well, certainly, I... You're very generous for a bride.

Yes, we always have lots to talk about.

I haven't seen Alec in ages.

You know, last time I saw him was... Let me see.

Oh, yes, three husbands ago.

Hello, Clary.

Oh, hello.

Where have you been all evening? Come on, this is our dance. I just arrived.

I wanted to dance with Alec. Oh, no, you don't. Up to your old tricks again, eh?

Trying to come between a bride and her brood.

But don't you worry, Sylvia. I'll take care of it. Come on, Sherry.

I did the best I could for you. Oh, you did very well. Pardon me, madam. I'll

put the princess bouled up in the blue room. Is that correct?

Is that correct? That's correct.

That's correct.

By the way, Quinn put my luggage in your room.

Is that correct?

Yes, I told him to. What?

Just to keep up appearances.

Oh.

I don't think you're holding your back right.

Little lady, will you please go away?

Why don't you stop this?

You promised to take me to the swimming pool and teach me how to dive.

I'll teach you how to dive tomorrow.

Well, why tomorrow?

Because they're draining the pool tonight.

It's a little subtle, but I get it.

I told you that was wrong.

Have you ever played billiards?

No, but I've always wanted to.

All right.

Now, be careful of the cloth.

Is that what you were trying to do?

What do you get for that?

You get a point for that.

How?

Well,

I hope you've had an amusing evening.

Amusing and profitable.

I've learned a lot.

I feel like a...

Like a goldfish in a bird cage.

Goldfish in a bird?

It doesn't seem to fit.

That's what I mean.

Oh.

I'm sorry if you've been uncomfortable.

It hasn't been particularly pleasant for me either.

Why not?

You should be delighted. Wonderful party, all your guests raving about you.

What an ideal couple.

Aren't they devoted? Wonderful match, isn't it? It seems so much in love.

It burns me up that you should stand for it. For what?

I'd like to take him and the way he's been flaunting that phony princess woman

under your nose all night.

I didn't notice he was any more attentive to her than the others.

Oh, no. He's only danced with her practically all evening. He danced with

her three times.

So you did notice.

It's getting rather late.

Well, Sylvia, where have you been? I haven't seen you all evening.

Perhaps you were looking for me.

I hope I haven't intruded. Oh, not at all, dear. I was just keeping your

husband company until you arrived.

What have you been doing? I didn't know the people were all gone.

I just took a stroll.

Oh, with the charming Mr. James, no doubt.

Very dangerous for young brides to go walking in the moonlight with handsome

young men.

Not if she keeps walking.

And did you keep walking?

I only stopped to catch my breath. Oh, thank you so much, Quinn.

It was... What's the matter, Alma? Oh, don't, Wally. He's that way again. Thank

you, Quinn.

Listen.

Ah, the chimes of normal.

Well, shall we say goodnight, darling?

Yes. Well, goodnight.

of berries underneath the bough.

A jug of cream, some shredded wheat, and thou, seated beside me in the

wilderness, our wilderness is paradise enough.

What's that?

Oh, my cayenne. Oh, it is my berries and cream.

Good morning, everybody.

Good morning, darling. Good morning, darling.

You sit here, dear.

Sleep well, darling. Oh, it's all wrong.

Every time Wally takes a few drinks, I have a hangover.

You sleep well last night, princess.

I had a lovely night, thank you. And you, Ellis?

I always sleep well in the arms of Morpheus.

Well, I thought your wife's name was Sylvia.

Where is Sylvia? Isn't she down yet?

That's right.

Where is our hostess?

Didn't she sleep well? Oh, yes, yes, indeed.

So soundly that I didn't want to wake her up this morning.

She'll be down presently, I'm sure.

Where's Fraser? Where's Mr. James?

Isn't Mr.

James coming to breakfast, Quinn? No, sir. Why not? He's not here, sir. He

left. Oh, that's a shame. He promised to take me to the pool and teach me how to

dive. When did he leave, Quinn?

He drove to town last night, now. Don't worry, Poochie. I'll teach you how to

dive. And don't let me find any telephone numbers on your trunk.

Mrs. Drew may have fallen back to sleep, Quinn. You'd better go up and knock on

her door.

Mrs. Drew will not be down for breakfast, sir.

Oh, I see.

Then take a tray up to her. A tray, sir? Maybe she's not hungry.

Maybe she needs some more sleep. Well, if you snore like Wally, I'm sure she

does.

Well, fix her tray and I'll take it up to her. Mrs. Drew isn't upstairs, sir.

She drove to town last night with Mr. James.

So I just packed my

things, got Fraser, hopped into the car and came home.

Isn't that a coincidence?

I walked out on Ernie.

Boy, I'd like to have seen Mr. Drew's face in the morning when he found out

you were gone. He probably didn't even miss me.

Yeah, all husbands are alike.

Ernie never misses me either.

Look.

Oh, that's where it came from.

What did you think, I tumbled out of my kiddie car?

Good morning, Mr. Drew. Good morning, Miss Parker.

Yes?

Now, look here. Yes, Mr. Drew?

Did it occur to you that by leaving the way you did, you placed me in a most

ridiculous and embarrassing position?

I'm sorry, but I just couldn't take it. Couldn't take what? What did I do?

What do you suppose I said to all my friends?

That's just what I've been wondering.

What did you say? Oh, holding me up to ridicule, making me a laughing stock.

It's got to stop. I won't stand for it.

Where did you go?

I went home.

Alone?

Mr. Drew, under the terms of our agreement, we are each privileged to

live our own lives. Well, I won't have it.

You've got to give up your apartment and come live in my house.

What sort of a life is this anyhow? Wife living under one roof and husband under

another. Well, isn't that what you wanted? Yes. No, no.

It's unsound, both economically and morally.

Mr. Drew, I wouldn't dream of discussing morals with you.

Why, you're an authority on this subject while I'm only an amateur.

But I do know something about economic soundness.

On my very generous allowance, shall we call it, I support myself.

So I'm saving you money by living apart from you. That's what you wanted, to

save money.

Of course, I could move in. and pay your room and board. But I won't.

I happen to like my own home and I wouldn't dream of giving up my liberty.

I don't suppose this James person, this broad-shouldered, wasp-waisted, two

-fisted he-man has anything to do with your wanting to live separate and apart?

He's one of the reasons. One of the reasons?

How many more like him have you got?

Miss Parker, did you hear me, Buzz?

Oh, yes, indeed.

That has always meant I want you to come in immediately.

What do you mean by buzzing me like that?

Well, you buzz me like that.

When I buzz, it means I want you to come in.

And when I buzz, it means I'm not coming.

I'm sorry I lost my temper.

Sorry I lost mine, too.

I realize I'm a very difficult man to get along with.

As my boss, I have no complaints.

What are you doing tonight?

Tonight? I, uh... If you're in an engagement, I wish you'd break it.

I have some very important ideas I'd like to develop.

And I, uh... I need your help.

Uh... Yes, Mr. Cooper. Suppose we stay in my house, seven o'clock.

After dinner, we can, uh... put our heads together for a better

understanding.

Perhaps we could accomplish more here at the office.

I feel home would be better.

Thank you. Thank you.

Shall I bring my machine?

You won't need your machine.

Have all your guests gone?

All of them. I give you my word.

We'll be quite alone.

I'm afraid the whole thing was a mistake.

I should never have asked you to come here in the first place.

Why didn't you leave this morning with the others?

Well, darling, since your wife walked out on you, I thought you might be

lonely. She didn't walk out on me. She'll be here tonight. Oh, how nice.

But the point is, Terry, now that... Oh, Alex, she wouldn't be so stupid as to be

jealous of me. Oh, I'm getting worried.

She's an hour late.

Wait a minute.

You didn't talk to her by any chance, did you?

Why, certainly.

When I phoned you today, I had to talk to her in order to talk to you, didn't

I?

After all, she is your secretary.

I mean, you didn't say anything.

When I talk, I always say something. All right, all right. What did you say?

You're nagging me. Why on earth should I waste my time talking to your secretary?

You might learn something if you had the mind to grasp it.

Something about courtesy, perhaps.

She's an hour late already. She doesn't even bother to let you know.

Well, something may have happened to her.

Nothing ever happens to women like her. Well, something's going to happen to a

woman like you if you aren't careful.

Are you trying to intimidate me?

Would you like me to serve now, sir? I'll wait for Mrs. Drew.

You may serve me, Quinn.

Hello.

Hello!

Nothing ever affects my appetite.

If you should want me, you'll find me in the diner.

Let me awake.

Think that I gave up the best years of my youth trying to be nice to people

like you.

You never gave anybody anything.

Furthermore, I never knew you when you were young. Why, you... Has that number

answered yet, Quinn? No, sir, but we're still trying.

I'd like a large cup of coffee.

Yes, madam.

And make it strong.

I have to have something to keep me awake.

I've never been so bored.

Well? Well, what?

Now, if anything.

If you feel like going somewhere, don't count on me to prevent you.

I'm staying right here.

Hello?

Hello?

Well, keep ringing them till you...

This phone business is getting on my nerves. I shouldn't wonder if it was

getting on your husband's nerves, I say.

Don't you think she should answer it?

She does. I'm going straight home.

She should have some pride, don't you think? It's too hot.

Oh, I don't know. I don't think husband and wife should fight.

Three diamonds.

Keep ringing!

Keep ringing!

Why waste your time ringing?

Even if your wife is at home, she wouldn't wish to be disturbed.

Be quiet.

When I think of Alex Drew...

will never run after any woman, running after his own wife.

What's the change, my friend? What's the change? I haven't changed.

I've always enjoyed pursuing women, but only those worth pursuing.

Why, you.

If you think that you can say those things to me. Put that down. That's an

antique. It cost me $500.

I believe in giving my friends the best.

I guess he figures you're home all right, or he wouldn't keep on ringing.

I don't care where he thinks I am. Let him ring.

Yeah, but if he thinks you're here and gets no answer, he's liable to come

over. I never thought of that. Maybe somebody should answer. Let me.

No, Fraser. Let Ernie go.

He's dummy.

I don't like the way you said that.

Hello?

Well, what is it you want, my good man?

Oh, no, I'm sorry. You can't speak to her now.

No, she's, uh...

She's taking a shower.

I don't care what she's doing. I want to talk to her. Well, now, just a moment.

I'll see.

Darling, can you come to the phone?

What's that? You say you're only half-dressed?

That's all right. I'll shut one eye.

Give me that phone.

He's frothing at the mouth.

Hello?

What?

I can't hear you.

Wipe the soap out of your ears.

I can't hear a word you're saying.

I say if you don't come here at once, I'm coming after you.

Alex Drew, gay deceiver, champion heartbreaker, now has a taste of his own

medicine. How do you like it?

Alex, Alex, put that down.

That's an idea. It could cost you $500.

What?

Better get mixed up in all this.

Fraser, please say goodnight.

I'm going to say goodnight, but not just now.

Now you let me handle it.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Cigarette, old boy?

No, thanks.

Could I get you a drink?

No. Well, I can recommend it. Alec Drew may know nothing about women, but he's

an awfully good judge of liquor.

Well, Mr. Drew, I'm waiting.

Well, that's part of your job, isn't it? After all, you're merely an employee.

Exactly.

You seem to forget that you had an appointment with me for this evening. I

forgot nothing.

Then you deliberately broke an engagement.

Certainly. If your word is no good, mine is no better. I don't know what you

mean. You gave me your word that all your guests are gone.

Well, Mr. Drew, a man can cry princess once too often.

I want to speak with you alone, Sylvia.

Do you want to be alone with your husband, darling?

Good night, Fraser.

Thanks for all you've done for me this evening.

It's been a pleasure.

Well, of all the audacity.

What's the matter with that? What do you mean, kissing my wife?

Well, I like it. Does that answer your question?

And unless she objects, I'm going to keep right on kissing her until I make

a... Please, Fraser.

Please go. You're only making things more difficult.

I want to make it difficult.

So difficult that you'll come to your senses.

And to me.

Good night.

Good night, old boy.

Now, Sylvia, take care of yourself, baby.

Now, look here.

Our agreement does not give you the right to make a fool of me.

I have a standing in this community. After all, I... I am someone.

And what my wife does or fails to do reflects on me.

A man in my position can't afford to have his wife running around with every

Tom, Dick, and Fraser.

What about you and... Never mind about me. You can't do it.

You bear the name of Alexander Drew, and you should conduct yourself as Mrs.

Alexander Drew.

I think you're right.

And I will conduct myself with Mrs. Alexander Drew.

We can send these out this evening.

This is all we have, Miss Dunham. Oh, I'm very sorry. We only have six dozen

pairs of these very sheer hose in your size.

I'll take them all.

Thank you very much.

And, uh, charge it. Nice going, Phil. Nice going.

Can you imagine buying things for a dozen?

This is $3,200 just as you see it, Mrs. Drew.

Shall I deliver it?

Deliver it nothing.

Wrap it up.

Oh, Laura.

Look.

Oh, this one is nice.

This is a special job made just for the automobile show.

$12,500.

I think I'll take this one.

I'll take the little one, too.

For a trailer.

Mrs. Drew, these gems are perfect.

Absolutely blue-white and flawless.

And you can hardly see them with the naked eye. Yes, indeed.

Any one of them would look beautiful on your hand.

And when not worn on the hand, it could be used as a headlight for the car.

Yes, of course.

Oh, they're all so beautiful.

They leave me speechless.

You don't have to say a word, Mrs. Drew.

Just point, and I'll know which one you mean.

Isn't this lovely?

Yes, I'll take it. And here's the finest mix I've ever had.

It'll still be coming to you, Mrs. Drew.

And your husband will be mad about it.

Yes, I'm sure he will.

Oh, Laura, look at that big boat.

Woo-woo!

Shall we go in?

No.

Let's telephone him and have him send a salesman up to the house with samples.

Come on.

What in the world's going on here, Bates? They're going to remodel the left

wing, sir. By whose orders? Mrs. Drew's orders, sir. What?

They started the day after you left town.

A fine how-do-you-do. I thought everything was settled. I'm called out

of town on business, and I come back and find the place a shambles.

You seem to forget that this is my house.

And you seem to forget this is California.

Community property.

Half of whatever is yours is mine.

Half of this house is mine.

And it so happens I just didn't like my house. So that's the idea, is it? And

that accounts for all these bills, Mrs. Alexander Drew, furs, cars, jewelry...

And why not?

You told me to conduct myself as Mrs. Alexander Drew, and I did.

As Mrs. Drew, I, too, have a standing in this community.

I also have a position to uphold.

If I ran up a few bills during your absence, they were only for the...

Simple necessities that I feel Mrs. Drew should have.

I'm sorry if I spent more money than you expected to save by making me your wife.

But everyone assured me you bought nothing but the best.

And what's good enough for Mr. Drew is good enough for Mrs. Drew.

You're not going to get away.

No use, Alexander.

It's just as I told you over the phone.

The agreement is ironclad. That's absurd. Agreements are made to be

broken. Mine aren't. The next time you want an agreement made, don't call on

the finest legal mind west of the Rockies. Well, you better put your fine

west of the Rockies mind to the problem of how to get rid of her. You seem to

forget that you're legally married.

And she's given you no grounds for a divorce.

You made an agreement, the terms of which you yourself demanded.

And it gives her and only her the right to break it.

Love, honor, and a way.

Be love, honor, and faith to you. Well, I don't care how much it costs me. I'll

settle any amount for her, so long as I can be free.

A few weeks ago, you wanted to be free and you married.

Now you want to be free and you want a divorce.

Ha! You're crazy.

I think she should turn out to be like all the rest.

No, worse.

All she wants is money, money, money.

You're wrong, Mr. Drew.

I don't want a thing from you.

In fact, I've taken from you just about all I can stand.

Mr. Jessup, I'm sorry your client inconvenienced you at this hour of the

night. He didn't have to send for you.

Well, my client feels... Yes, I know.

Your client is now tired of the bargaining maid and finds it irksome.

You may assure him that for the first time in our married life, we're in

accord.

I never liked it in the first place.

I only did it because I... Oh, what's the use?

Here's the silly contract.

Far be it from me to stand in the way of your client's happiness.

You may inform him that all the things I purchased are being returned.

As Mrs. Drew, they will be coming to my station.

As Sylvia Parker, I won't need them. Well, that's all right. You can have

them.

I don't want a thing from you.

I never wanted anything but... Please file suit for divorce as

quickly as possible and on any terms of client victim.

Someday, perhaps, you'll realize that there should be more to marriage than...

than convenience and tax economy.

Come in.

Optimist. After the way you treated that girl, you don't think you'll ever see

her again, do you?

And if she did come back, what could you say to her?

Well, I... I could apologize. Oh, apologize.

You will never get anywhere unless you tell her the truth.

And the truth, my friend, though you won't admit it even to yourself, is that

you are in love with her.

Am I right?

Oh, well, of course, of course. I understand that to a sophisticate like

yourself, the realization that you might be in love with your own wife must be

terrible. But it's true, isn't it?

Yes, it is. Well, then, why don't you do something about it?

I will.

Come on. Now you talk.

Yes. Mm-hmm.

How do you do? Just a minute, ma'am.

I'd like to see Miss Parker, please.

Miss Parker isn't in. Well, do you know when to expect her?

I couldn't say. Well, do you know where she went?

I couldn't say. It's very important I get in touch with her.

Well, she left early this morning.

Where did she go?

I couldn't say.

Oh, come on. Where do we go from here? I couldn't say. Oh, go here.

Can I show you gentlemen something?

Yes, I'd like to see Mr. James.

Mr. Frazier James?

Is he in?

He's in, but I think there's someone with him.

Come on. Here, here, you can't go up without being announced.

Well, what are you going to do?

I'm going to knock once more.

If he refuses to answer, I'll break the door down. All right, go ahead.

Well, what's the matter? What's going on out here?

I'm looking for Mr. James. Mr. James isn't here.

Well, the clerk downstairs... The clerk downstairs is not infallible. Well,

could you tell me where... No, I couldn't. I work nights.

When I got home this morning, I found a note from James saying he was going away

for several days. That's all I know.

Waking people up at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.

That's where she is.

Gone off with James.

I don't care how many men you put on. You've got to find them.

We should have some news for you in a couple of hours, Mr. Drew.

Wait a minute. Wait a minute.

Hello?

Yes, send him in.

Excuse me, gentlemen.

You sent for me? Yes. Come in. Sit down.

Look here.

My wife disappeared.

Yes, I know that. Who told you?

Why, nobody told me. Then how do you know?

I didn't. Now look here, young man. Mr. Drew's wife has disappeared. Nobody

seems to know where.

If you know anything, tell him.

Well, I can tell you this much anyway. She's safe.

Where? I can't tell you. Oh, where?

I can't tell you that. I promised Laura.

Oh, so Laura knows, huh?

I thought so. Well, I'll find out from Laura. Please, Mr. Drew, don't. It would

get us both in bad.

Sylvia made Laura promise she wouldn't tell a living soul, and Laura made me

promise I wouldn't tell a living soul. Oh, all right. I guess my word's as good

as yours and Laura's. I promise I won't tell a living soul. Where is she?

She went to Coronado. Is that on the level?

On the level.

Let's go, Jesse. No, no. This is your last mile.

You've got to face it alone.

Sylvia, please.

I've got to talk to you.

Excuse me, darling. It'll only be a minute.

Well?

I came down here to tell you I didn't want a divorce.

But I don't understand. I thought... I know what you thought.

You probably agree with Jessop that I'm a selfish, thoughtless, pig-headed fool.

Well, you're both right.

I am.

On top of it all, I'm blind. A big, blind, stupid half-wit. That's what I

am.

You ought to be kicked. I ought to have my head examined.

I ought to be put in an institution.

And if I weren't such a fool, I'd have realized weeks ago what I do now.

Don't interrupt me. I can't get a word in edgewise.

What I'm trying to tell you is I love you.

But I... I know what you're going to say.

It's too late now. I know that. All right.

Now, I've told you and I'm going. And I hope you'll be very happy with this.

James Frazer, Frazer James, or whatever his name is.

Excuse me, Mr. Drew, but I came here for a rest. If you're going to yell like

that, I'll just have to go.

Well, Mr. Drew?

But I thought... I know what you thought.

You big goof.

A fine secretary you are.

Why didn't you tell me I was in love with you?

You're fired.