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Good morning.

Morning.

Did you sleep well?

No.

Good morning.

Morning.

Sleep well?

Still no.

Good morning. Good morning.

Sleep well?

You bet. How about you?

You bet.

My gosh, it's Getting so a man's

Afraid to read the Front page nowadays.

That's the way I feel About the sport page.

Oh. From Brooklyn, huh?

Say, it says here Olivia Riley's going to middle island-

Get married, I mean.

Ever get A look at her?

Only in pictures.

I've seen her dance.

You have? Yeah.

I couldn't look at My wife for a week.

But wait till you hear Who she's marrying.

Who? Believe it or not, Henry Linden.

Lin-of the farm board?

That's the one.

Can you imagine A dame like that

Even knowing A man like Linden?

Oh, well, after all, A man can't worry

About the farmer's Problems all the time.

Yeah, but Marrying her.

What'll he be? Her Third or her fourth, huh?

First, So they tell me.

Oh, yeah? Well, what about Prince what's-his-name?

And the guy In the nightclub?

And the - oh, don't ask me, brother.

I married the first Woman I ever met...

30 years ago.

Your breakfast Is ready, Mr. Linden.

Thank you.

Lin-?

Relax, gentlemen. I'm not Henry Linden.

I'm his brother. Good morning.

Good morning.

Sleep well? Sir?

Room and bath, please. Certainly.

"David Linden." Any relation to-

Brother. Is Mr. Linden in?

He's out of town, but we Expect him back this evening.

Thanks. Oh, uh... Does Miss Olivia Riley live here?

Yes, sir.

Is she in?

I believe she And Mr. Linden are

Attending the same house Party on long island.

May I leave word That you called?

Well, miss Riley Doesn't know me.

You're sure to find them Both at the Sirocco tonight.

Miss Riley dances There, you know.

So I've heard. Thanks.

Can I have your-

Aw. He ain't nobody.

Why, he ain't even Dressed right to get in here.

Only formal dress Admitted, sir.

Good idea.

Your clothes, sir.

The management Makes no exceptions.

This table is Reserved, sir.

That's very Thoughtful of you.

Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

Ladies and gentlemen,

At this point, following An old Franklin custom,

I give you...

That's right. That's right, children.

Enjoy it. It's expensive.

I give you van stillman And Olivia Riley.

A table, Mr. Linden?

Not tonight, Thank you, maurice.

Thank you, Mr. Linden.

Miss Riley, have You oked those proofs yet?

I have not.

They make me look like

John l. Sullivan Without the beard.

John l. Sullivan Didn't have-

Neither have I. Look, I'll pose again.

Uh, miss Riley,

I'm chairman for The national committee

For the preservation Of American family morals,

And we do so want Your cooperation.

As a member Or an example?

We want you to be A contributing patron.

Contributing. Well, I should have known.

Well, you write me A letter about it,

And my secretary will Take care of it for you.

But I'd like To tell miss Riley.

Lady, nobody tells Miss Riley.

I can't get Used to it.

All my life, I've Wanted to meet a farmer,

And I finally do, And you're it.

You can't kiss me.

You're A city slicker.

Not me.

I'm all hick And a yard wide,

And I've come to this Big city to get me a wife.

Here we go again.

Oh, but why not, Olivia? Why not?

Oh, it's not fair to Keep asking me that.

You know all My best answers.

Well, there's one good Thing about the lindens.

We can wait.

Long enough for a Riley To stick her chin out?

Are we going to start That all over again?

We're not going To stop, Henry.

This is a real world We're living in,

Not just A popular song.

And the distance between The Wisconsin lindens

And the 10th avenue Rileys is a lot more

Than a couple Of thousand miles.

It's as far As from me to you.

Oh, no. It's as far as From here to the moon.

I can just See myself.

"tell me, Mrs. Linden,

What school in switzerland Did you attend?"

Frankly, Mrs. Esterbild,

I couldn't Quite make it.

I was too busy all day Dipping shirts in the laundry

And all night Picking my old man

Up out Of the gutters.

When I finally landed That job in the chorus,

I was just Plain busy.

You talk as if You were scared.

You bet I'm scared.

Wouldn't you be if You were Maggie Riley-

That's my real name, By the way, Maggie-

And you met a man you Liked as much as I like you,

And he asked you To marry him?

Wouldn't you Be scared?

Honestly, no.

I'd jump at the chance.

Oh, come on. How about it?

Oh, darling, we're right Back where we started.

Oh, Henry, if only I Liked you a little less

Or loved you A little more.

Come on, honey, And get dressed.

Ok.

You've had your two Pieces for today.

Oh, I'm sick of that.

I want to eat what I want when I want.

I can see I've been Using the wrong attack.

Uh, Wisconsin's pretty Famous for its potatoes.

Oh, I haven't Eaten one in 7 years.

Sometimes we roast them.

Spread them all around A crackly young pig

Just dripping In its own gravy.

Mmm-mmm.

Hot biscuits, too.

Peach pie With thick cream.

Nothing heavy, mind you, just filling.

Oh, stop it.

Olivia? Yeah?

According to the Morning gazette,

We're going To be married.

The gazette said the cubs Would win the world series.

And if you pay extra, The new york papers

Are only two days late In Wisconsin.

Have you got a front porch and Rocking chairs and fireflies?

The best.

What about your Brother and his wife?

And your sister Hannah.

Oh, she'd Hate me on sight.

Look, darling, my sister Hannah Hasn't asked you to marry her.

I have. And she'll Love you.

Why, she's been more a mother Than a sister to David and me.

I'm not exactly A mother's choice.

You're mine-

My first and my last.

But why? What makes You want me?

Just knowing That I want you...

More importantly Than I've ever

Wanted anything Before in my life.

Ok, Henry. Heaven Help you. You're stuck.

17-c, sir. To the left, sir.

Thanks. I think I can find it.

Uh, where's Miss Riley?

She hasn't Arrived yet, sir.

Mr. Linden?

He'll be with Miss Riley, sir.

Thank you.

I beg your pardon, Mr. Franklin.

There's somebody at The front door, sir,

That I haven't Seen before.

If it's sea biscuit, it's All right. I invited him.

Just take his bit and saddle - I don't think it is, sir.

No, it isn't.

Hello.

Do I know you?

I don't think so. I'm David Linden.

I wasn't invited To this party.

I came looking For my brother.

Very natural, But, Mr. Linden,

You arrive at one Of the rare moments

When your brother Is not here.

I'm Roger Franklin, A bitter rival of his.

These are a few Of Olivia's friends.

If you read the papers, You know their names.

Their faces Don't matter.

Come on. Let's have a drink.

Friends And non-wisconsins.

The farmer's in the dell

Oh, the farmer's In the dell

Henry lothario, The farmer's in the dell

Now, the farmer Wants a wife

Oh, the farmer Wants a wife

'Cause it's lonely On the prairie-o

The farmer wants a wife

Now, he sought A city bride

He sought a city bride

Olivia the Riley-o

He tried And tried and tried

Take it easy, Bertie. We've got guests.

Well, why don't You send out

For the guest Exterminator?

Olivia said no

So exit Hank lothario

Olivia said no

Oh, exit Hank lothario

She told him Where to go

Appropriate, Don't you think?

Perfect, bertie.

Bertie, this is David Linden.

Brother.

Uh, big man, Isn't he?

Very big.

Is he nice?

That I wouldn't know,

But he looks Sort of nice.

Well, then you Please remind him

That nice big men don't Hit nasty little men?

Oh, we don't hit Nasty little men.

We use ant paste.

Oh.

Hello, Olivia!

Hello. I'm so Sorry we're late,

But it was a very Special occasion.

We're engaged.

Hey, come on. To the bar, everybody.

The future mrs. Linden wishes To be launched in champagne.

David! For the love Of mike!

What are you Doing here?

Why didn't you let me Know you were coming?

Olivia, This is David.

How do you do?

I'm sorry I wasn't here when You hit this den of lions.

Did they mangle you Horribly?

Oh, not badly, But I can still feel

Their breath on The seat of my pants.

How's Hannah?

And Judy? Fine.

Where are You staying?

How long are you Going to be here?

I don't know how long I'm going to be here.

I flew east To talk to you.

To talk to me?

Suppose I go sober up some of my guests?

It was nice Meeting you.

Thank you.

Isn't she beautiful?

Very beautiful.

Oh, let's cut out The monosyllables.

What in the name of Linden brings you here?

The name Of Linden, Henry.

Oh. Very Melodramatically put.

All right, Let's get it over.

I imagine the library Will be empty.

It's farthest away From the bar.

You're not in love With Henry Linden.

You don't even think You are this time.

How do you know that?

I know you.

You don't know Henry Linden.

I know the type.

He's one of the "love will Come after marriage" boys.

Wait till he finds Out he was just

One of your moods, Like the rest of us.

And what mood were you, Roger? I don't remember.

Ambition.

I put you where you Are, remember that?

What can he Do for you?

You don't need his money. He's no younger than I am.

What has he got That you want?

You've never Heard of it.

What he's got is Called "quality."

So has the lincoln Memorial.

And he loves me.

That's the greatest Compliment I've ever had...

That, plus the promise that My life, for the first time,

Will become sane And normal.

Until you get bored And begin to notice

The rippling muscles And clear blue eyes

Or the nearest Hired man.

That's what I mean.

You expect the worst- all Of you do- all the time.

He expects the best.

And I'm never going To let him down.

Get that into your Nasty little mind.

I'm never going To let him down.

Bookworms.

Friends of yours?

Friends of each Other, I hope.

All right, David. What's on your mind?

Well, it hasn't anything To do with my mind.

I'm... Here On an errand.

Sort of an errand Of bad will.

Hannah asked you To come.

She's worried About you.

I've never been in Better health in my life.

She's not worried About your health.

Oh, my mind, perhaps?

She feels if you came home for a while,

Perhaps your... Sense of values-

Would become her sense Of values, is that it?

Your point, or rather Hannah's point-

It doesn't make Any difference-

Is that Olivia's not good Enough for the lindens.

My point is, there isn't a Linden good enough for her.

And as points go, it's a Pretty shabby one, Henry.

You're no judge Of that, David.

Well, perhaps not, But you should be.

You have Eyes and ears.

Look around you At her friends.

Listen to what They say.

The cream Of cafe society.

So witty, so gay, And so brittle.

I'll take the village halfwit back home.

Now, that's Enough, David.

Why, you're behaving like A naive little schoolboy.

We're not being prudes About this, but...

Well, after all, Why marry?

David, that's enough. Henry.

There's a reporter Out there, darling.

Will you go tell him how Deliriously happy you are?

Aren't you Coming, too?

I've already told him.

I gather you're not drunk With joy over this marriage.

I think you're Making a mistake.

You think Henry's Making a mistake.

Both of you are.

You see...

I don't think you'd Like us very much.

You mean, you Wouldn't like me.

Why don't you let me decide What I mean by what I say?

So I'm to give up Henry

Because his brother is Insufferable and smug?

Well, that depends On the point of view.

Tell me, where did you ever Find anyone good enough for you?

All right, you want it? Here it is.

When Henry and I walked In here just now,

We interrupted A very romantic couple.

Well, you should Have coughed.

I was too busy thinking what Would happen if he ever walked in

And discovered you In the same situation.

Tell that to the boys behind the barn.

That, miss Riley, Is exactly what I mean.

Your life will Be full of peace and joy,

And the home which You are establishing

Will abide through Every vicissitude.

Maggie Riley, wilt thou have This man to be thy wedded husband,

To live together in The holy state of matrimony?

Wilt thou love him, Comfort him,

Honor and keep him, In sickness and in health,

And, forsaking all others, Keep thee only unto him

So long as ye both Shall live?

I will.

Well, here they come.

Gives you a funny Feeling, like...

Watching The enemy fly in.

Look, David, what'll I tell Her if she asks about Hannah?

Hey, David! What'll I tell Her if she asks about Hannah?

You won't have to tell her. She'll know.

Hello!

Hello!

Hello.

I'm Judy, David's wife.

Hello, Judy.

I'll never trust David again.

He just said You were beautiful,

And let it go at that.

Oh. That's a lot from David, isn't it?

I'm grateful.

What about me? I'm a lot prettier.

Marriage does That for a boy.

Oh, wait till you Have your first baby

And lose all your teeth.

You'll have to watch Him like a hawk.

All the lindens Eat like pigs.

Hello, David. Hello, Olivia.

Hello, David. Where's Hannah?

Oh, your maid got In this morning.

She has already been Chased by bulls.

Well, uh, don't worry about belvedere.

By tomorrow, she'll be chasing them.

Where's Hannah?

She's waiting At the house.

Yes, she was, uh, Taking her nap.

Hannah always takes a Nap in the afternoon.

Strange. Somehow I imagined

Hannah Never slept...

Like Scotland yard.

Belvedere, I hear you've Been upsetting our bulls.

Were them bulls?

I thought those cows Was acting funny.

Hello, belvedere. Hello, miss Olivia.

Hello, Hannah.

Hello, Henry.

Hannah, This is Olivia.

Hello, Hannah.

How do you do, Olivia?

Welcome to Linden acres.

I hope you'll be Happy here.

Thank you, Hannah. I hope so, too.

Well, Hannah, isn't She all I said?

I'm sure she is, Henry...

And more.

Would you like to go To your room, Olivia?

Yes, thank you.

And may I have A drink, please?

Certainly.

There's a bottle of whiskey On the sideboard, David.

I got it out This morning.

Why, you - I meant a drink of water.

But don't let me Deprive you.

You probably need an Eyeopener after your nap.

I never drink Whiskey.

Oh, stop Pretending, Hannah.

You know you get stiff as A plank every afternoon.

David, please.

Well, actually, I'd much Rather have a cup of tea.

Yes, we'll all Have some.

Go on, David. See about it.

All right.

1, 2, 3, 4...

5... 6, 7.

Put them in the west Room, leonard.

Yes, miss Linden.

And don't try to take Them all on one trip.

These skimpy bags?

Why, we're practically camping out.

Belvedere's going to come in Mighty handy in the spring.

We won't need That new tractor.

Come on. I'll help You unpack.

I won't need any Help, thank you.

Belvedere can manage.

I didn't really Want to help you unpack.

I just wanted to stare At what's in those bags.

I've got some clothes I keep just for showing.

I wouldn't Dare wear them.

Oh, I've got a nightgown just like that.

It came all the way From paris.

I keep it hidden Under the linen.

It's just as I Thought it would be.

What? Everything.

The house, This room.

Look at that bed.

Where'd they ever get It, do you suppose?

Oh, I should think An early Linden made it...

Out of a couple of Indians and an old tree.

How early were The lindens, Judy?

The very earliest, I mean.

The very earliest? Mm-hmm.

Oh, no one knows, Really.

I should think sometime Shortly before genesis.

What about you?

I imagine your family was pretty Upset when the lindens showed up.

Well, I was the little Girl next door,

38 miles down the road.

I met David when I was 6.

He put a frog Down my dress,

Poured ink over my hair,

And naturally, I've been In love with him ever since.

I've been a Linden Now for-

And I've got no Right here, have I?

As much right as anyone.

That doesn't answer My question.

Do they think anyone Has any right here?

Oh. I see what you mean.

It must seem very Strange to you,

Almost indecent, For a family to go on

For generation After generation,

Living the same kind Of life all over again,

So complacent and smug about What it already has and...

Afraid of what it hasn't.

That's about it.

And when you said, "do they think,"

You meant, "does Hannah think."

And David and... Sometime maybe even Henry.

Oh, no, you're wrong. It's Hannah.

No matter what they think, It's always Hannah.

Well, that doesn't make It any easier, does it?

You know, you mustn't be Frightened, Olivia.

I am a little... Of Hannah.

Oh, I can see you're More than a match for her.

And I like you Very much.

But you've hardly set eyes on me, Judy.

Even so, I have A kind of a feeling.

I'm always having them, About nearly everyone.

You'll be happy Here, Olivia.

Oh, I want to So much.

How's David's Playing?

He's given it up Lately.

He shouldn't. He's too good.

Now, it's nice to See you again, Hannah.

Nice to see you, Henry.

You haven't Changed a bit.

I wish I could say The same for you.

I haven't Exactly changed.

Just improved.

Aw, come on, Hannah. Relax and be pleasant.

This isn't going to get Any of us anywhere.

I want you to make the Best of a good bargain.

I'm married. Olivia Is your sister-in-law.

That's your doing, Henry, not mine.

Oh, come out from Behind those prejudices.

You like her, don't you?

I make it a rule never to Trust first impressions.

Too bad I didn't Teach you the same.

You'll like her very Much when you know her.

I won't forget that She's your wife, Henry.

I want more than that.

You're to be extremely Pleasant to her.

Of course.

I mean that, Hannah.

You needn't bite My head off.

I said I would, Didn't I?

Who's biting Whose head off,

With tea Practically here?

Henry seems to Think I haven't

Gushed sufficiently Over Olivia.

Well, you were just A bit cold, I'd say.

The hall's still Full of icicles.

And to what Do you attribute

The sudden change In your opinion?

That's easy- Olivia.

Will that Be all, miss Linden?

Yes, thank you, Leonard.

David, guess what I've decided.

I haven't been Able to so far.

That I haven't got And never did have

A single thing To wear.

Oh.

Hannah, you've got to Go up right after tea

And try them all on, One by one.

Possibly, Olivia's too Tired to show them to me.

Nonsense. I'd love to.

You better not.

We've got 2,000 cows

That are used to The way Hannah dresses.

They're pretty Sensitive to change.

There's a wonderful Native sarong

That you just wrap Around with one button.

That's hardly Likely.

Fortunately, I have neither

The inclination Or the torso.

How do you Take it, Olivia.

Perfectly Straight, please.

Thank you.

What'll you Have, Olivia?

Egg sandwich, Bacon sandwich,

Buttered toast, Cookies, or pound cake?

Just a piece Of toast, please.

Strawberry jam, Raspberry jam,

Grape jelly, Or marmalade?

No, just the toast, Thank you.

Oh, the pound cake's A Linden specialty.

She doesn't Want it, David.

Oh. Sorry.

Well, I-I think I Could manage a little.

There.

I told you she Didn't want it.

It's perfect. Thank you.

This burner's gone out.

Have you a match, David?

Yeah, sure.

Henry, do you Have a match?

You know, those things That go "fft" and light up?

There you are.

We're simple folk, Darling.

You'll get used To us in time.

What?

Oh, yes, of course.

He's good, isn't he?

Yes, he's good.

David, that's lovely.

You haven't Played in ages.

I haven't felt Like it in ages.

Good morning, Mr. Collins.

Good morning, Mrs. Linden.

Uh, this is My boy benny.

You're the one who Plays the coronet.

Uh, it's a trumpet. Hot.

Yeah, I heard you practicing last night.

You play nice And loud.

Aw, thanks.

He wants to go To Milwaukee

And get a job With a band.

Ha ha! I tell him he's Only kidding himself,

Thinking he's That good.

Why, I am that good.

If I ever get A decent horn,

I'll have a band Of my own in a year.

Then I'll step right Into the movies.

I'll photograph all Right, they tell me.

He's a modest boy, Mrs. Linden.

Oh. No, I ain't.

Well, I'll tell you What, benny.

If it'll make it Sound any better,

I'll buy you A new trumpet.

You will?

Yeah.

Aw, thanks.

Hey, I've got a picture Of just the one I want.

I'll bring it up to the House in half an hour.

Oh, that's fine, And, uh...

I'll bet with a new Trumpet, uh...

You could play Very quietly, huh?

Oh, that's the way You like it, huh?

Sweet.

Yeah, But not corny.

I get it. Here.

Stop that Kind of talk.

Good-bye, mrs. Linden. Good-bye, Mr. Collins.

Hey, Olivia!

Is that you Or a forest fire?

Hello, darling.

What do you burn for Gasoline around here?

Old cigarette butts?

Mmm. Right To the spot.

That's the kind of smoke Mother used to raise.

Where are you going?

Flying to Milwaukee For a couple of hours.

And listen, don't overdo on the digging.

If a weed or two Escapes, what of it?

But I love digging.

Perhaps it isn't that Olivia Loves digging so much as...

She loves A slim figure more.

Perhaps it is that you've Called the turn, Hannah.

I'll write to my Congressman and see.

And don't dig up anything until Collins tells you they're weeds.

They may be my special Yellow lilies.

One lily I dug up-one-and A runt, at that!

Bye!

Whew.

Oh, please play.

I didn't mean To disturb you,

But it's hot In the garden.

Funny. I'd been thinking It was stuffy in here.

I'd go out in the garden For a breath of air.

You're a funny kind Of farmer, David.

Do you like it?

Some of the time.

And the rest Of the time?

I hate it.

But I've been that way Always about everything.

I want what I haven't got,

And I'm bored With what I have.

But I've stopped Wondering about it.

I just call myself A neurotic.

And your music?

I hadn't played in a Long time until you came.

It bored me.

Then suddenly, I wanted to play.

You knew I was playing For you, didn't you?

And Judy.

Judy won't be able to ride With us this afternoon.

She has some errands In the village.

Will you be ready About 4:00?

Will you?

My idea of a swell view is Central park on top of a bus.

This sort of thing only existed On backdrops in musical comedy.

Like it?

Like it? Oh, but you're so used to it.

You don't know the thrill of Suddenly coming upon something

So beautiful, it takes Your breath away.

I think I do.

I, uh, wish Judy had been able To ride with us. I like her.

She adores you.

I detest women As a rule.

I know too much About them.

But Judy's...

David, do you know How lucky you are?

Yes, I know exactly How lucky I am.

I'm glad.

Why should it make Any difference to you?

Because I want you To be happy.

Why?

Well, because I-

Oh, let's not get into one of Those pointless discussions, David.

I've hardly been Civil to you.

Why do you want me To be happy?

Well, I don't...

Oh-oh, look, David.

See that knoll Beside the lake?

We're going to build Our home there-

Henry and I.

You arrived here hating me. What's made you change?

It will be all the homes I've ever Wanted to have, rolled into one.

Henry and I have Compromised on ideas.

Everything's To be my way.

It will be white And colonial,

With a big porch facing the lake for Me to eat crackly pig on and grow fat.

And a huge green lawn that Slopes to the water's edge,

With horseshoe pitching for me and A dainty little teahouse for Henry.

Stop talking about Henry and You and your rotten little house.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for what I Said to you in new york,

Or even coming To new york.

That's all right, David.

I forgave you then, Forgive you now,

And a blanket pardon For all future trespasses.

You were right To have slapped me.

I was so complacent And smug and sure-

It's all right, David. Let's forget about it.

Henry back yet?

Mm-hmm. He's upstairs, changing.

He said Milwaukee was Hotter than you-know-where.

What's a 3-letter word For-

I suppose David hasn't Got back yet.

No.

Do you think it wise, Judy?

Hmm? Do I think what's wise?

To let David go about With her so much.

Do you think It's wise for Olivia

To let Henry play checkers With me so much?

That's different.

But why?

I find Henry Very attractive.

You don't really, Judy.

Do you think it's wise For Henry to let Olivia

Spend so much time With David?

No. Quite honestly, I don't.

Tell me, have you seen any signs Of their falling madly in love?

No, of course not, yet.

Neither have I... Yet.

While I'm waiting, it seems I have just enough time

Before dinner To de-flea a few dogs.

Oh, and if they show Any immediate tendency

To break an important Commandment, whistle, will you?

I'm sorry, Judy. My intentions were good.

Yes, I'm sure They were, Hannah.

It's just that you were born with A strong sense of interference,

And I'm afraid You'll die with one.

Hi, Hannah.

What are you so cheerful about? Why not?

I've half a mind To tell you why not.

Hannah, why don't you have all your Teeth pulled out? It sometimes helps.

I don't know whether that Gelding's better than I thought

Or whether it's the way Olivia rode him.

All that, when all I can do Is hang on for dear life.

Well, I've got some very Interesting blisters.

Hello, darling.

Hello.

Ooh, what's in The box?

A house for my collection of rag dolls.

Oh, a model Of our new home.

Henry, How beautiful!

Beautiful isn't The word.

Why, you're going to Feel like the other side

Of the tracks, Huh, David?

I like it here.

Do you know, Henry, I suddenly Find you very attractive.

You're kind of Cute yourself.

Of course, you realize it's Only the house I'm after.

Good idea, Hannah?

Why not?

There, you see, Olivia? We have Hannah's blessing.

Let's go for a walk In the garden.

How about a cocktail?

Oh, let's celebrate Tonight. Champagne.

Will you take it warm, or do We wait dinner for it to cool?

Of course. I'm sorry.

Never mind, David. I'll have a cocktail.

No, let's have champagne.

Come on, David. You can pick The spiders off the bottle.

I've sent for some pictures Of early American furniture.

We'll take our time Furnishing-

Say, 20 or 30 years, huh?

Henry, you're the Nicest guy that ever lived.

How come I found you Running around loose? Mmm.

Are you going to wash up For dinner, Olivia?

You know, you do have that Faint aroma of the stables.

Hannah, no one has ever told Me more nicely that I smell bad.

And dinner's been Waiting some time.

Don't bother to put on Your diamonds.

I didn't bring Any diamonds with me.

Is it all right if I don't bother To put on my pigeon-blood rubies?

Only a joke, my dear.

I'm sorry. I'm a little dull.

My humor doesn't go Very well with Olivia.

You're reaching For your laughs-

That sidesplitting remark about The champagne, for instance.

I thought it was funny.

Henry? Hmm?

How long will it be before you and Olivia can move into the new house?

Well, knowing the local talent As I do, I'd say many months.

Oh.

Many months.

Miss livvy, they gonna Fill these walls in?

Of course, Belvedere.

I was just thinking, it might Get awful drafty if they don't.

You feeling all right,

Eating all these Fresh vegetables?

What do you suppose they're Doing in Harlem this minute?

They're doing all right.

They're dancing,

And at the sirocco, the Dinner crowd's just coming in.

The out-of-towners got To catch that 10:15

Back to New Jersey And Connecticut.

Oh, don't they dance around here at all - anybody?

I knew something was Worrying you.

You ain't gonna let her Get you down, miss livvy.

No.

She hates this house.

She hates what it Stands for-me.

She doesn't want either Of us in her world,

Because she didn't Put us there.

That don't worry you.

She ain't even What is troubling you.

No?

Come on. Let's get back.

Sure.

I've tried doing that.

I can't make My feet come out even.

Coffee, Olivia?

No, thanks. It's too hot.

One wouldn't think dancing Like that is refreshing.

Wouldn't one, Hannah?

If you see charlie before I Do, tell him not to work the brown-

Oh, don't stop. Let's have some more.

David likes dancing Girls, don't you, David?

Sometimes.

Uh-uh. It's too hot.

Yes, it suddenly got warmer In here. Coffee, Henry?

Yeah, thanks. Oh, by the way, David,

Can you fly to Milwaukee For me tomorrow?

Sure.

I was going to take Olivia to pick Out some carpets for the new house,

But the air conditioning man's going to Be here, and I should stay and see him.

Well... Come to think of it,

I won't be able to leave Here tomorrow, either.

The little black mare ate a Lot of green corn yesterday

And blew up Like a balloon.

But charlie can Take care of her.

Well, maybe he can, but I'd rather be here myself.

But why, dave? You're no vet.

Maybe not, but I said I'd rather be here myself!

David, don't be so touchy.

I'm sorry.

Henry, I can take The train.

But it's so hot.

But I'd rather take The train.

Please, let's not talk About it anymore.

David, you've hurt Olivia's feelings.

I didn't mean to.

Well, you didn't have To be so rude.

You'd better Apologize to her.

Go on, darling.

Let him alone, Judy.

"and whoso diggeth a pit Shall fall therein."

What's that?

Hannah's quoting The bible again.

One of these days, we're going To put her in all the hotel rooms.

How about some checkers, Henry?

Yeah, fine.

You needn't run.

I promise not To be objectionable.

I was rude, And I'm sorry.

Seems that every time we Meet, I either insult you

Or apologize for having Insulted you.

You have a blanket Pardon, David. Remember?

Why do I do it, Do you suppose?

I haven't The slightest idea.

Can we go in now?

You do know, don't you?

Your feelings are Your own, David.

I can't possibly know What they are.

You should. You feel them, too.

You do feel As I do, don't you?

No, David.

And if I did, What of it?

It's not important.

It's funny How unimportant it is.

That's not true.

Look, David, this is Nothing new to me.

I've known it all my life, And I don't want it anymore.

I'm married to Henry now, and I've got what I've always wanted.

There isn't anything I Want I haven't got. Get me?

Hi.

Where are you?

We're here.

Well, have you two Fixed things up?

There wasn't anything To fix up.

It's such a lovely Night, darling.

Let's walk up To the new house.

Hmm, good idea. Want to go along, David?

No, thanks.

I'll see you later.

What's eating David?

Oh, too many fresh Vegetables, I suppose.

And he's got lindenitis Pretty bad.

Lindenitis? Mm-hmm.

The place is Full of it...

Everybody except You and Judy.

David, Hannah, even benny Collins give the impression

Of never having had a Single doubt about anything.

Ha ha! Well, do you object to People being sure of themselves?

Not in the least.

I just wonder what exactly They're so sure of.

I don't think that's David's trouble.

Well, suppose we don't Worry about it, huh?

I have half an idea he's Falling in love with you.

That's half an idea You've wasted.

Can't say I blame him, though.

It's a gallant thought, Henry.

As a matter of fact, He's been acting strangely

Ever since we arrived. Look, Henry,

Can't we discuss something A bit more pleasant,

Like plumbing fixtures Or farm relief or something?

It's not like David to act This way. It's got me worried.

I'm fond of David. I don't want-

Of course you're fond of David, And David's fond of Hannah,

And Hannah's fond of you.

All the lindens are fond Of each other and themselves.

They're famous for it...

And the smugness and Pettiness that goes with it.

What are you Talking about?

Nobody's being smug. Nobody's being petty.

Oh, you're just Being lindens.

It's too hot To walk, Henry.

I... I'm going to bed.

Olivia! Wait a minute.

Oh, darling,

Hannah and the heat Are getting you down.

I'm not helping any, am I? I'm sorry.

Oh, let's forget it, Henry, please.

Not me. This is an historic occasion - our first quarrel...

And our last, huh?

Yes, Henry. Our last.

There.

I wish we could have Moved in today,

But the smell of paint Is too much for me.

What's your hurry? We Like having you with us.

You like having us With you, anyway.

Do you know, Judy...

Sometimes I think maybe Henry and I have built

A little bit too close To the rest of the family.

Too close... To Hannah, you mean.

Well, yes.

A half-mile farther away Wouldn't make any difference.

Well, it might Simplify matters.

No, it wouldn't. It Wouldn't simplify anything.

What do you mean?

Olivia, I suppose you know what's Wrong between you and Hannah.

Oh, I wish I did.

You've got different senses Of honesty, that's all.

Hannah is as honest As her imagination

And her instinct Will allow her to be.

You've just got a much Bigger imagination

And a much deeper Instinct. Thank you, Judy.

Olivia, why did you Marry Henry?

Why did I marry him when I wasn't in love with him?

Yes.

Because I liked him Very much,

Because I was alone,

Because I didn't like Any of the things I did

And the people I did them with,

And...

Well, just because I wanted to get married.

That would shock Hannah Terribly.

Doesn't it shock you?

No. I'd have Done the same.

I have done the same.

David was never in love With me, you know, never.

Did he think he was?

Oh, yes, but I never Enlightened him.

Did you ever tell Henry That you loved him?

No.

Well, I told David That he loved me,

So, you see, you made The more honest bargain.

You must have Wanted him very much.

Mm-hmm, More than anything.

I loved him so much, I couldn't help myself.

I thought second best Was better than nothing.

And it is, too...

While the going's good.

You've got a window That sticks, mrs. Linden?

Oh, yes. In here, benny.

How's the trumpet, Benny?

Oh, terrific. You ought to Hear me play now, mrs. Linden.

How could anyone within 5 Miles help hearing you play?

This one Over here.

Why don't you play In the orchestra

At the housewarming Tonight, benny?

Are you gonna Have a band?

Mm-hmm, from Milwaukee.

Will you make them Let me play with them?

Well, I'll do my best.

You bringing your best Girl to the party tonight?

Oh, me-I don't mess With no girls.

Oh, I can't Believe that...

An attractive Young chap like you.

What's the matter? Don't you like girls?

Well, yeah, I like girls.

I'll bet They like you, too.

That personality Gets them, benny.

Oh, I don't know.

You've got a lot Of personality yourself.

Hello, Judy.

Hello, Henry.

I'm in a gay Dancing mood.

Come on. Let's toss off a gavotte.

No, thanks. Eat?

Mm-mm, not hungry.

Don't tell me you're Moonstruck.

Isn't it awful? An old Married lady like me?

I'll bet the man in the Moon reminds you of David.

Mmm.

And the music... And the night.

Everything I see, Everything I hear.

I'm in love with David.

Henry, in case you didn't know, I'm in love with David.

I know.

You've been telling me that at regular Intervals ever since you were 8.

Have I?

Well, tonight,

It's as if I'd never felt Anything before.

When you were 13, you Almost put my eye out

For hitting him Because he hit you.

I'd been nasty. He was right to hit me.

Henry, how have I changed?

How do you mean, Changed?

I'm 24 now.

What's different about me?

Well, for one thing, The freckles are gone,

And you've become lovely To look at.

Mmm, "become."

I don't like that word.

So gradual, so...

Unexciting.

You want to be Exciting, Judy?

Yes, more than Anything else.

Why?

Oh...

So that...

David might look at me And...

Suddenly know That he loved me.

So that he might hear A song and think of me...

Or that he might walk Into a room I'd just left

And know I'd been there.

Judy...

Everything's All right, isn't it,

Between you and David?

Of course, Henry. Truly?

Yes, truly.

Everything is just exactly As it always has been.

For a moment, You had me worried.

Henry, tell me,

What did you feel when you first Saw Olivia, the very first instant?

That I loved her.

Did you care If she loved you?

Mmm, at first.

And then?

Then nothing Very much mattered,

Except that I loved her.

And you didn't want Anything more than...

Just to know she was there For you to love?

Oh, Henry, She's so beautiful,

So... Exciting.

Judy, Can you come here a minute?

Yeah, I'm coming.

I'll be back In a minute,

And we'll toss off That gavotte.

Where's David? He Promised to mix the punch.

I haven't seen him.

Where's Olivia?

They're not together, If that's what you mean.

I didn't mean anything.

Everybody thinks every time I open My mouth lately, I mean something.

Well, don't you?

You don't have To do that, Hannah.

I like to do it.

I'm not all rigged up in paris Clothes, and I can do what I like.

I take it you don't Approve of this dress.

On the contrary. I think it's A very beautiful dress, Olivia.

But in your opinion, not Appropriate for tonight.

Let's not argue about it.

We don't have to agree On clothes, do we?

Now you're being Just rude.

You're very difficult To please, Olivia.

Hannah, would you mind Telling me what it is about me

That you resent so much?

Well, oddly enough, I don't resent you personally.

I see nothing very odd In that, but go on.

Haven't you ever had A fixed instinct about a person?

I had one about you Even before I saw you.

I thought you wouldn't fit in Here, and I still feel it.

You're a disturbing Influence.

Well, as far As I can see,

You're the only person I've appeared to disturb.

And that doesn't Upset me very much,

Because I think someone Should have done it long ago.

Aren't you being Just rude now?

Yes, I am.

I've tried To be pleasant,

And that's made you All the more offensive.

I've endured Your petty persecutions,

But now I'm tired of them.

So in the future, If you're rude to me,

I shall be infinitely Ruder to you.

The general embarrassment Will be considerable.

Now, perhaps we understand Each other, Hannah.

Perhaps.

But I don't think I could ever like you, Olivia.

You see, I happen to be Very fond of my family.

Don't you think I am?

I don't believe you've ever Been fond of anyone but yourself.

Oh, what's the use?

I haven't seen you laugh Since the day you came.

Well, you're the first thing I've seen to laugh at.

Dance with me. No, David, I can't.

I've got an awful lot Of things to do-

Oh, just for laughs.

You dance well.

Yeah, I do pretty well With a fan, too.

The orchestra's Surprisingly good, isn't it?

Yes.

What else can we talk about to Keep from saying what we feel?

We've got to talk, Haven't we?

Probably another old Linden custom-

Talk while you dance.

Oh, here you are, Mrs. Briggs.

Mr. Linden has been dying To dance with you.

I'm afraid I can't Dance well enough.

Oh, of course you can.

She's just being modest, David. She's really wonderful.

Shall we?

Thank you.

Hello, benny.

Guess you ain't having a very Good time at your party, are you?

Of course I am. Why do you say that?

Ah, that bunch of clucks Must bore you stiff.

On the contrary, benny.

You don't belong On a farm.

You were made For bright lights

And champagne and love.

Yes, so they tell me. Now, If you will excuse me, I'll-

Oh, wait a minute.

I- I've got to tell you Something.

Why don't you tell me Tomorrow?

Oh, I got to tell you Tonight.

I got to get some sleep.

You got me so I can't sleep For thinking about you.

Oh, stop standing there Breathing like a bull

And get out of here. You're drunk.

Oh, you know you made me Go for you.

You showed plenty Of interest.

I'm never interested in stupid Little boys that get drunk.

Now, get out of here!

Oh, you don't Mind them stupid,

But you like them a Little older. Is that it?

Like David Linden.

Laugh that off.

Let go of me!

Aw, come on.

You aren't kidding Anybody.

Ok, squirt. You asked for it.

Oh!

Get off this farm, Quick.

What happened?

Stop laughing, Olivia, And tell me what happened.

Oh, it's so funny, David.

What is?

Everything-

Benny, you, and me.

Look out, David. I might hit you, too.

Oh, stop it, Olivia.

I've stopped.

What do you think Happens next, David?

I don't know.

I suppose You hadn't thought.

No.

You should have, David.

David!

Are you looking For someone?

Olivia.

I saw her in the garden Just now.

I thought she came In here.

Oh.

No, I... I haven't seen her.

It's a nice party, Isn't it?

Very...

And you look lovely.

Do I?

I wanted to Very much tonight.

Judy.

Yes, David?

Nothing. Just Judy.

You look as if you'd Seen a ghost or something.

Are you all right?

I- I've been wrestling.

I'm getting a little old To be playing with the big boys.

David, be careful.

Uh, charlie collins Wanted to see you.

I think he said one of the Colts hurt his leg or something.

Thanks.

I'll go see.

David!

Just a little piece Of cigarette paper.

Henry, let's get away From here for a while.

Away?

You mean the farm?

Why, what's happened?

Well, I-

Another run-in With Hannah?

Yes, yes.

We finally had it out.

Hannah says I don't belong.

Well, I say you do.

Well, she may be right.

After all, I'm from The big city, Henry,

And I can't forget it Just like that.

Every now and then, I find myself wishing

That a cricket was a taxi Horn, and a cow a streetcar.

Yes, but why All this tonight?

You've had fights With Hannah before.

What makes it So urgent tonight?

Well, I don't know.

The people And the music and...

Oh, I don't know, Henry. Don't ask me so many questions.

I only know how I feel.

Are you sure You know that, Olivia?

Yes, I do.

Oh, darling, It needn't be forever,

Just for a little while To make me sure again-

Sure that this is What I want.

And that I'm What you want.

No.

No, Henry, I'd want To go away alone then.

What about your house?

We'll come back to it, And I hope soon.

Keep swinging, Maggie.

The rileys always get out The way they get in.

Good night. Good night.

I had a wonderful time. I'm glad.

Bye. Good-bye.

I hope all your life in this house Will be as lovely as this evening.

Well, I'm afraid our life Won't begin here for a while.

You see, we're leaving in a few days-

A sort of delayed Honeymoon.

Oh, isn't that nice? How long Will you be gone? About 6 months.

Have a good time. Thank you.

Is that true?

Good night, Mrs. Smart.

Good night, mrs. Smart. Yes, but we'll be back soon.

Good night, jesse. Good night, Henry.

If you go, you'll never Come back. Good night.

Good night, Mr. Perkins. Good night, sir.

6 months won't make any more Difference than 6 minutes.

Then I'll make it 6 years.

Good night. Good Night, mrs. Partridge.

Good night.

Must you work tonight? It's so hot.

I have to get these accounts into Some sort of shape before we go.

Must you go?

Yes.

Why?

Because Olivia Wants to go.

I want you to stay.

We'll be back soon.

You will never Come back.

She'll never Let you come back.

Does she love you, Henry?

Tell me. Does she love you?

She's my wife.

And I'm your sister.

I love you.

There are sisters who Don't love their brothers,

And wives who don't Love their husbands,

But who love their Husband's brother.

Hannah!

A woman's love should go Only one way, to one man.

There are women whose love Reaches out to every man,

Like the tongues of a fire That capture and consume.

Send her away, Henry, Before she destroys us all!

That's enough, Hannah!

We're both going- Olivia and I-

And you're sending us. Remember that.

You and your hate

And your sick, warped little Soul are driving us out.

No, Henry! You stay, for your sake.

I brought her here wanting Her to love you just as I did.

But I'll leave hating you, just As you hate her. Remember that.

No, Henry, For your sake,

For David, For all of us.

Oh, stop blubbering And get out.

I'm sick of The sight of you.

The new foal's Been born.

Come and see it?

It's too hot.

Must you play that?

You liked it once.

Well, I'm sick of it now. Quite sick of it.

Now you're just Being cheap.

I am rather cheap. Have you only just realized it?

Now, we mustn't quarrel Like this.

Oh, yes, we must, And do you know why?

Yes. Because-

Because we're So much alike.

Because we're used to Getting everything we want.

We're spoiled, David,

And spoiled people come To no good end.

Ask Hannah.

I'd rather ask you.

You were happy Before I came.

You'll be happy After I've gone away.

Do you believe that?

I wasn't happy, I was content.

I'll never Be content again.

Oh, how can you Say that?

Because I love you, Olivia,

And you love me, too.

The heat's pretty Terrific, isn't it?

Yes, but you look cool.

Do I?

I've been up on the ridge. It was lovely there.

What made you sweat all that Way on a night like this?

I felt like it.

Where is everybody?

Well, Henry's Adding up figures.

I don't know Where Hannah is,

And I'm going to bed.

No, don't go. I feel like talking.

All right.

I have good news For you, Judy.

The, uh, foal's Been born.

Really? Is it a nice one?

Yes, a nice Little filly.

A chestnut.

I guess I'd better see The vet before he goes.

Don't look So cross about it.

David, come here A minute.

You'll never learn To look after yourself.

There, that's better.

Now you can go.

Thank you, Judy.

David is simply awful About his clothes.

I wish you'd been With me on the ridge.

I had the strangest Sensation.

I felt suddenly that I knew everything.

It's always satisfying.

It must be.

Well, maybe I didn't Know everything.

But I knew for certain

That everything I did know was right-

Absolutely right.

What do you know, Judy?

Rather more than you Tonight.

That's quite possible.

I don't think I know Anything tonight.

You know you're making A big mistake.

What do you mean?

You know the expression, "2 People being made for each other"?

Yes.

Of course, it's used Pretty indiscriminately.

But do you believe That sometimes-

Very seldom, But sometimes-

2 people are made For each other

And for no one else?

Well, do you Or didn't you?

Well, I don't know.

I should imagine It happens very seldom.

Mmm, but when it does,

It's more important Than people being hurt.

It's more important Than anything, isn't it?

I suppose, But it depends.

No, it doesn't! It Doesn't depend on anything!

Olivia, shall I tell you Why I admire you?

No, please.

I admire you because you're Honest with yourself, and clear.

It'd be an awful pity if you were ever To become blurred and messy-minded.

I've got to go now, Judy.

No, there's something I want you to do.

I want you to go away With David.

Henry will divorce you.

Henry and I are getting Out of here tonight.

Oh, and what about David and me?

We'll live happily Ever after, I suppose.

In time, you will. Of course you will.

You know that's not true.

No, Olivia, you're going To do what I tell you.

You're going to do What I would do.

But you don't know What you're saying.

Unless you take David Away with you,

There is nothing In the future for any of us.

Don't you see, Olivia?

But you love David.

And so do you. No.

And David loves you.

Oh, Olivia, tell me you love Him, for both of us, please.

Henry! David!

Henry! Where's Henry and David?

The new house is on fire! We've got to find them! Come on!

I've lost it before It was ever mine.

My home's gone, Judy.

But you wanted To leave it.

You wanted to run away. Why, Olivia?

Stop fighting, Henry.

Stop fighting And let it burn.

You can't Stop it now.

What's happened To you, Hannah?

What's happened To us all, Henry?

It'll burn to ashes If you'll let it,

And the ashes will be Carried away by the wind-

Away from here, away from the lindens.

Let it burn, Henry. It's got to burn.

You did this, Hannah.

You set fire to the house!

She set fire To ours-

To David, to Judy, and you, And you can't put it out.

It's the fires of hell, Henry, And you can't put it out!

She did it, Henry! She did it! She did it!

Leonard, Take my sister away.

Yes, Mr. Henry.

You see now, Olivia?

Do you see?

Judy!

Let's get them In the car, quick.

Stop playing now, David. I want to talk to you.

I said I wanted To talk to you!

There's nothing To talk about.

There's something I want to know.

I want to know About you and Olivia.

I want to know all About you and Olivia.

Stop yelling so. You'll wake Judy.

You're a little late Worrying about Judy.

David, I want you To tell me-

There's nothing to tell! Don't lie to me!

David!

Henry, have some coffee, both of you.

Thank you, Hannah.

How's Judy?

She'll be all right.

There will be a lot Of pain, though.

And Olivia?

Hardly anything. Just her hand.

She was lucky.

Yes. Coffee, David?

I don't want any.

You should. You've had no sleep.

I'm quite aware of that, Hannah, And I don't want any coffee.

I tell you, I don't want any!

David.

Oh, stop daviding me.

Minding other People's business.

That's what's wrong with you-you Haven't enough of your own!

Well, I'll give you some.

There, get busy With that.

Lots of little pieces, Hannah, just for you.

Try to put them Together again.

We'll all be busy Doing that!

Mr. Linden?

Mr. David,

Mrs. Linden would Like to see you.

Judy.

No, mrs. Henry Linden.

Come in, David.

This is the first time I've seen the farm at dawn.

They do say after the first time, Things are never as lovely again.

Thanks.

We really are alike, You know.

That's good.

We can leave So much unsaid.

Judy was going To free us,

And she has,

But not the way She thought.

We are free, you know, David, from each other.

Are we, Olivia?

Aren't we?

I don't know.

I don't know anything This morning, except...

That I'm not much Of a person.

And I'll never forget Last night,

And what I've done To Judy...

Not that that helps Protect you.

Oh, but it does, David, so much.

Knowing yourself does.

Most people don't In their lifetime.

We found out last night.

We're not very pleasant People, you and I.

No.

A world full of us Wouldn't make one Judy-

A love like that.

I wouldn't have believed It if I'd read it in a book.

But when she ran Into that fire...

I suddenly knew About us-

How little we felt,

How little we want What we think we do.

And how little we know What we have already.

Oh, but Judy'd Never want me now.

You're wrong again, David.

I wouldn't And you wouldn't,

But she would.

People who love Like Judy and...

Henry...

They love like that.

Come on. She's waiting for you.

Oh, but I'm not Supposed-

Oh, that's never worried You before. Don't start now.

David.

Hello, David.

Olivia.

I'm going now, Henry.

And thanks. Really, thanks.

I'm going with you.

No.

No, I've got a lot of places To go and a lot of things to do.

Who was it once said Something about,

"she rides fastest Who rides alone"?

I wouldn't know.

That wasn't one of The subjects they taught

In the dance hall I studied at...

But I've learned Plenty here.

On the level, Hannah. I'm not being sarcastic.

And you were right, All the way.

That should please you.

But, darling, We've all learned a lot.

From now on, It will be different.

It will be right.

I can't take the chance.

I've hurt enough people, and I don't want to hurt any more.

But we've hurt you, too.

That's over now.

There's nothing here But the things you love,

The things you've Always wanted.

And Maggie Riley- She's here, too.

That's what I've Learned, Henry.

It just doesn't work Being Olivia Linden outside

And Maggie Riley inside.

I look like a lady Sometimes.

That's my trouble.

That's as far as I go.

You love David.

David's with Judy.

I love you, Henry.

You've got all my love, Whatever it's worth-

A plug nickel, maybe.

No, I'd much better go.

Who knows?

The next time, It might be the hired man

With the rippling muscles And the clear blue eyes.

Don't let her go, Henry. Make her stay.

But she won't.

Then go after her.

Don't lose her, Henry.

Don't ever lose her.

And forgive me,

Both of you.

We'll have to stop Somewhere between here

And south america To get me a clean shirt.

I wouldn't worry About no shirt, Mr. Henry.

I put your bag in here 20 minutes ago.