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May I say that your preformance was a bit dragging.

You were so slow going around the throne, I almost caught you.

Well the audience seemed to like it.

It's so hot in New York in the summer time. I'm glad we're closing tomorrow night.

I wonder what happened to the air- conditioning?

Mr. Hiller probably turned it off to save money.

Would you blot my face too?

Who's Mr. Hiller?

The House Manager. You ought to know that. You've been playing in his theater for the past year and a half.

Oh is that that evil little man that comes around and pinches?

That's your department sister-dear.

All I can say is, let Mr. Hiller keep his air-conditioning. He can't take it with him, where he's going.

Oh boy it's hot!

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

who just wears earrings and a sheet.

Hey what's your hurry?

Pete!

Hi Ellen honey. - I'm sorry to keep you waiting.

- You know my brother Tom, don't you? - No, I don't believe I've had the pleasure.

- How are you? - I'm fine sir, thank-you for asking.

- I'll be out in five. Oh my peach, you look nice and cool.

Make yourself at home, won't you?

- How was it sir? - Hot!

- Your agent stopped by to see you sir. - Irving?

What brought him out this clamy night?

He didn't say.

He just told me it was imperative that you and Miss Ellen meet him at McGouthy bar next door right after the performance.

- Ellen. - Yeah?

- Irving wants us to meet him at McGouthy. - Okay.

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

Why NO! Why Ellen honey, I never would have guessed it.

He owns miles and miles of tobacco land in Virginia and you ought to hear him chant.

I met him two days ago at Hilda's farm and I'm simply mad about him. Was that all?

- That's all. - Roger.

She seems to be quite taken, doesn't she?

This will probably be one of those affairs that drag the whole weekend.

There's a royal wedding in London.

The British Capital is already festive and happy in anticipation of the wedding which is still several weeks off.

- Towel. - Ssshh, sshhh please sir.

And the mostly closely guarded secret in England since radar, is the wedding gown.

The Princess herself will see it for the first time this weekend.

- Chester. - Please sir, please.

A new tropical hurricane seems to be approaching.

- May I talk now? - Yes sir.

I danced in Trafalger Square the day her grandfather was married.

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

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

Marriage is very healthy sir. They say married men live much longer than bachelors.

That's true. They're only trying to outlive their wives so...

...they can be bachelors again.

Haven't you ever thought about getting married sir?

Yes as a matter of fact I did. The young lady changed her mind at the last moment.

I've been deeply indebted to her ever since.

Good-night Chester.

Gee I wonder what Irving wants? I hope it's something...

My gosh! What a muscle! It's like cement.

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

- What from? - Lifting money

Oh come now. It wasn't that good.

- Good-night Eddie. - Good-night.

- Good-night Eddie. - Good-night.

He's the only stage-door man I know that isn't called Pops.

Hello Will. Gee it's been a long time.

Hi Irv.

I couldn't wait for you backstage tonight. What is it with that heat over there? Who needs it? How was the show?

- Well the first act was a little... - Doll face! How are you baby?

- Fine and you? - You look so sweet tonight.

I do don't I?

Come on and order. I got news! Big news!

- This is Pete Campbell. - Well how do you do? It's a great pleasure.

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

- A friend. A Tom Collins please. - Nothing for me, thanks.

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

This will kill you. My brother Edgar called tonight from England. He the head of our London office, been there for years.

And the Mayfair theater people want your whole show for London.

- No! Yep. - They want you there during the wedding season.

- England during the wedding. - I like that.

Ellen honey. Does this mean that you'll be leaving me?

Yes Pete. Isn't it wonderful. When do we open?

As soon as possible. Of course you have to rehearse the English cast first.

- Hit me son. - What about transportation?

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

Who knows what's the name. It's in French.

Don't worry, I'll get you on it.

Ellen this means that we'll be saying good-bye in 10 days.

Yes Pete and I'm so happy.

Ellen!

- Hello Dick. - I was waiting for you backstage that's why I'm late, I'm sorry.

- Who is this fella? - Finish your drink Pete.

Did you hear the good news? We're going to England and we're going to be there during the wedding.

- What are you doing here sir? - What do you mean, "What am I doing here". Who's he?

A friend.

What are you doing here sir? I demand an answer.

- Go peddal your favors, will ya? When are you leaving? - That's an insult.

What's an insult? What's the matter with you?

This is terribly embarrasing. I forgot all about Dick.

I think we ought to start packing.

I have to buy all new clothes before we go over.

- You've got time. - I'll send the rest of the company over the weekend before you leave.

I wonder what I'll be wearing?

I don't know. Pay the man, will you Irving?

How much do we owe you?

- May I? - Yes you may.

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

Okay sister-dear.

Hello Billy. This is good-bye. Thanks for coming down to see me off.

It's hard saying good-bye like this, after all we've been to each other.

I know. It's been a lovely 3 days. But I'll be back soon.

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

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

No...

Well it's just better that way.

- Write to me Billy. - I will.

Good-bye Ellen.

I'll miss you very much Linda.

I can tell you that knowing you these past few weeks, has been one of the most exciting things that has ever happened to me.

Me too.

- Pete! - Ellen honey.

- thought I went to the wrong deck. - We haven't much time.

Really?

- And I had so much to say. - What?

- Well you're going to be away. - Yes I know Pete and what?

And suddenly knowing that you'll be away, makes me realize my feelings for you.

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

- You have go go Pete. Good-bye. - But, Ellen...

- Write me what you had to say. - I will.

Bye.

I can tell you Barbara knowing you these past few weeks has been one of the most exciting things that has ever happened to me.

I'll miss you John.

- Good-bye baby. - Good-bye Irv.

I know you'll be a smash!

Now if you want anything, you ask my brother Edgar. He's going to meet you at the hotel.

- So long Irv. - Bye.

- Have a great time. So long Ellen, so long.

Bye honey, bye. See you soon.

- Who are you waving at up there? - At my girl, right there.

- That's my girl! - Oh don't give me that. That's my girl.

I'm betting 8 to 5 on Dixie Boy.

What a beautiful, beautiful day.

Isn't it wonderful. We don't know a soul on the boat and we can have fun together for a change.

- Good-day. - Good-day.

Well I don't know him Tom.

Honest I don't.

I want to write a letter.

- Okay baby. Don't forget we have to rehearse. - What time shall I meet you?

Two o'clock sharp in the gym. I won't keep you long.

- I'll be there, don't worry. - Don't be late.

- Good-day. - Good-day.

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

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

My name is Brendall. Lord John Brendall.

- And what's yours? - Bowen.

No, no, really what is it?

Let's see. E.B. E, is that Eva?

Wait a minute. Bowen! Why your Ellen Bowen, aren't you?

- You're doing fi ne. - Very stupid of me. I should have known.

Why I saw your show a few weeks ago. Please forgive me.

Oh that's all right. I know you have a lot on your mind.

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

- You can? - Yes.

Then go ahead.

Well I...

They're both terrible nice girls and they're both fond of me

Well I couldn't bare depriving either one of them. You know how it is.

In order to be kind to people one has to be a very good liar.

- Tell me. Why were you following me? - Following you?

Why I was doing no such thing. I was only saying good-bye to a couple of...

- The same? - Yes.

- Does this sort of thing happen to you very often? - All the time. And you?

Constantly.

I guess we're both too kind to people.

Yes.

I have to get stamps. Do you live in New York?

No, I've been out on business for sometime, but I'm just going home now for the wedding.

- The Royal Wedding? - Yes.

- You're going to the wedding? - Well I'm escorting someone, yes.

- Well you really are a Lord, aren't you? - I'm afraid so.

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

Only Joe Lewis.

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

Why?

I guess it means that chap your with is your brother and not your husband.

- Do you know what I did last nigh? - No, what?

I surveyed this whole boat and I discovered that you're the most attractive girl on board.

Thank-you.

I kept thinking, what a pity she's married.

Because that's going to make things terribly awkward.

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

- Thanks for the use of the hall Purser. - Not at all.

And if you see my sister on deck, will you tell her I'm waiting for her, please.

- I will. - I like your boat.

Thank-you. I have a favor to ask.

We have a gala benefit for the disabled seaman and I was wondering if you and your sister would dance for us that night?

Oh we'd love to. Just tell us when.

Just one number would be sufficient. We don't want to ask too much.

No trouble at all.

I know it's an imposistion to ask you two, but.

We'd love to, don't worry, we'll do it.

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

Oh fine, thanks for showing up at rehearsals.

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

- How do you do? - Glad to know you.

I just picked up John in the writing room.

- So I gathered. - He's a real Lord.

- Miss Bowen. Cable.

Excuse me please.

Tom...

It's from Pete. He says he's very blue except for his eye...

that's black.

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

Excuse us?

Looks a little dim out here, doesn't it?

I was wondering if you and your sister would dance right away instead of waiting until 10:30.

We're a little afraid of the weather.

- You mean it might be a little rocky?

Yes.

That won't bother us, we can handle it.

- Thank you sir. - Anytime you say.

I'd better change my dress.

We can handle it all right. What do we do now?

- Keep your balance. - Oh sure.

So sorry.

Pardon us.

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

Hello?

Yes.

Yes, sure do come on up. Room 211, 12 and 14.

Okay.

Who was that?

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

I'm so happy Tommy.

I wonder what the Princess is doing this morning.

Why don't you call her and ask her?

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

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

Do you really think so?

You know you would and so would I.

How do you do? I'm Edgar Clinger.

- We didn't know. - That Irving and I were twins?

No we didn't.

I say he should have told you, you know. After all this is a pretty box of pickles. May I come in?

Of course, I'm sorry.

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

- It's amazing. - Yes it is rather, isn't it?

I do hope the rooms are satisfactory.

Oh they're fine. It's a miracle you could get them.

Yes quite. The wedding has packed things up quite a bit, but...

then there are ways.

- How are things at the theater? - Oh, seems to be humming.

The dancers are coming to audition this afternoon, the singers tomorrow.

Excuse me.

Hello?

Oh hello Johnny, how are you?

Ellen's boat-romance. John Brendall. Do you know him?

Know the family. Very old. They do say that young John is a bit of a chaser.

He didn't have to chase very hard after Ellen. She stood still and waited.

This afternoon? No they're auditioning all day. Just a minute.

Tom, you don't need me this afternoon, do you?

John wants me to drive down and see his old country home with him.

I suppose it's all right. But I thought you would like to come along and see who you are working with.

Well I never notice anyone but you. Johnny...

I want you home for dinner. There are no dates at night, until after we open.

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

Yes father. It's all set. What time are you picking me up?

Okday, I'll be ready. Bye John.

- Shall we? - Yeah, we'll see you at seven.

Oh I will, I will.

Good-bye Edgar.

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

Thank you.

After you.

- Tell me old boy. How are things on the colonies these days? - Oh fine,fine.

These English clothes are terrific.

- Frightfuly amusing tie, what? - Oh yeah, yeah.

Got a match?

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

Oh everyday.

Sorry, I thought you were him.

How odd. Thank-you.

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

Sure.

- Well I'll see you later. - Okay.

Hello again.

I wish you'd stop following me.

- Following you? - I'm not a bit flattered.

Mr. Bowen. I'm Charles Gordan, your stage manager.

- It's nice to see you. - Everything is ready sir.

Good.

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

Yes sir.

We can begin with her. Get them each to show me a few steps.

- Your name please. - Anne Ashwin.

- Thank-you. Will you begin please. - Why yes.

Miss Anne Ashwin.

- Will you try a few steps with me please? - Oh dear.

- Can't you dance with a partner? - Well I could until a moment ago.

We'll try. We'll take something easy to start.

May I have a pick-up please.

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

How did I look?

Like I were a dentist.

- You dance very well. - Thank-you.

- I think you'll do fi ne. - Will I really?

Sure.

It's very nice not to hold, what happened, against me.

- I do, a little bit. - Well, what can I do?

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

- How about tonight? - Well I don't know, I ah...

She'll do fine. Pick you up at 8. Thank-you.

Who's next.

- Is it much further? - No, we're almost there.

My you look pretty.

I know. What do you have to do at the house?

Get the wedding present.

We sold most everything at auction, expect for one set of china plates

I was suppose to get those when I got married.

Seeing as there's precious little chance of that, we decided to hand them on to the Prince and Princess.

Why is there precious little chance?

Oh I don't know.

I think you have to enjoy living with yourself before you have the nerve to ask anyone else to.

Besides, you know how I am.

Well, here we are.

John! It's beautiful!

Yes, it was.

I think they're in her.

Oh what a wonderful floor to dance on.

Yes.

How long since anyone's been here John?

Oh about 5 years. No one could afford places like this today.

I imagine you miss it terribly.

No I don't think I do anymore. I just don't have anything to replace it with.

- I say, what time do you have to be back? - Seven sharp.

I wish you could have dinner with me.

I don't know when I'll get another free evening. There's a party every night on.

Can't you?

I don't know. You know how Tom is.

- Will you try? - Yes, I'll try.

Good.

Hi. I'm back on time.

- How was your afternoon? - Oh it was wonderful. How were your dancers?

- Dancers. - What do you want to do tonight?

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

Would you mind?

Oh no it's a good idea. That country air really knocks me out.

- Are you sure you don't mind? - Oh gosh no.

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

That's a good idea.

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

- Good-night honey. - Good-night Tommy. Sweet dreams.

Taxi please.

Taxi.

- More coffee? - Thank-you.

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

- You like to dance? - Yes, yes. It's hard work, but it's fun.

What made you decide to dance?

A very silly reason.

How silly?

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

- 12? - No, 13.

His name was Onslow and I was so happy, suddenly what I wanted to do was dance.

So I figured if I danced when I was happy.

I should be happy when I dance. Is that silly enough?

I think so.

I felt so good about Onslow, I use to close my eyes and

pretend that I could dance all over the floor, walls even the ceiling.

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

- Do you want anything else? - No.

Let's go.

- You'd better not take me home. - Why not?

It's a long way and besides that, this is Friday.

And on Friday I have to stop and see my father.

Oh I'd like to meet him. Cabbie! What's the address?

- 150 Mitchell Street. - Could you take us to 150 Mitchell Street?

Love to governor, love to.

- Wait, would you please drive. - Love to governor, love to.

See that's my father. He's the proprietor.

I hope he won't of fend you. He's quite impossible really.

He and my mother have been separated for 3 years and I have to

stop here every Friday and get her money.

Why doesn't your mother do it?

They're not speaking to each other.

So I say to him: McBride, everytime you get four drinks under that belt of yours you become a blooming nuinance.

And what's more, everytime you fall down, you chip a piece off of the bar with your chin, so...

From now on...

Annie! Well my little girl. How are you dear?

Hello Jamie. Tom this is my father. Father this is Tom Bowen.

- Glad to know you Mr. Ashmond. - Pleased to meet you Mr. Bowen.

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

Married a girl we used to know named Gladys.

I don't think you knew Gladys, Annie.

Very happy they were for years, then one night Good Old Willie threw her right out of the window.

Nobody knows why, but I always figured they must have had an arguement.

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

No, I don't believe I have any relatives over here.

- Over here? - You see, I'm from America.

America?! America?! Get out of my pub. Leave the premises.

How dare you bring a Yank into my tavern. Out do you hear, OUT.

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

What's the matter? You owe me money, you do.

Look at this. 2 pound 10 was run by your soldiers. And then what did they do, upped it, walked out without paying.

I'm not serving you a drink. - Now stop it!

Well now, I can't allow Anglo - American relations to be threatened like this. I'd like to square that bill.

- Tom, you shouldn't. - Oh sure, how much was that? 2-10?

There you are sir.

Now there's a gentlemen for you. Not like that other Yank you're so fond of.

Yes. Now you can just add 10 bob to that and give it to me for mother.

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

3 pounds Jamie.

See, we sent a little token to the Royal Highnesses for the wedding.

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

- It's a nice custom. - 3 pounds Jamie.

Oh all right. Here.

What are you counting for? Don't you trust me?

Just like her mother. No faith.

You're five shillings short.

That's what you might call a typographical error.

Thank-you. We'd better go. Good- night Jamie.

- Good-night dearie. - Good-night pal. Good-night buddy.

To the Royal Cup.

Thanks.

Looks like mother is still up.

Since she and Jamie separated, she can never get to sleep until I get home.

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

- Who's the Yank you're so fond of? - Hall Reagan.

He's my fiance.

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

- Is it a secret? - No.

Oh this is ridiculous. He's in Chicago.

- Illinois? - He lives there.

- And you live here? - Yes.

Well if you keep that arrangement after you are married, you'll be very happy.

- How long since you've seen him? - Oh about 2 years.

Two year?!

- And you're still in love with him? - Well, I've never thought of not being.

- Do you hear from him often? - Every few days, as a rule.

Actually, I haven't heard from him for 2 months now, but...

he's probably busy.

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

And asked him to call me opening night.

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

Yes.

Are you going over there or is he coming over here or are you going to meet in the middle?

You see he works in a department store in Chicago.

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

we're going to be married.

That's fine.

You..

You don't mind do you?

Mind what?

My getting married I mean.

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

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

Actually I'm kind of glad you're all tied up.

Now we can go out and have fun without being pressured, can't we?

Yes, I guess so.

- Good-night Annie. - Good-night Tom.

Mr. Irving Clinger, we're ready with Mr. Edgar Clinger in London.

Hello Ed, this is Irv. How are you twinsie?

Buzzing old boy, simply buzzing.

I got a fast air-mail from Tombo this morning and he said everything is terrific

Well that is good news. Tell me, have you heard from Tom?

No, how are things?

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

What about Ellen. Having a hard time keeping her caged up at night?

Oh no, quite the contrary. She's been frightfully consciencious, going straight home from the theater each night.

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

Tom? No kidding. What'd he do? Catch himself a chick?

No, Tom's quite well. He's taken a fancy to some girl in the show.

Pretty little thing she is too.

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

That light in the window is going to be me sitting and waiting.

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

By the by, how's the mater?

Mom's fine.

Oh splendid. Do give her a peck on the cheek for me.

- Gotcha. Did you you tomorrow night. - Pip now.

Pip now.

Dig you?

What's all the commotion about down there?

Gosh, you can just feel the excitement growing, can't you?

After all the wedding is only a week off.

- I wonder what the groom is doing this morning? - Well why don't you call him and ask him?

- Very funny. - Well I thought it was.

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

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

Well I did and it was around 2. My your a busy little man these p. m. 's aren't you?

- We were just having a few laughs. - Just a few laughs?

- That's all. - Ha!

Come in.

- Good-morning. - Why Johnny what a pleasant surprise.

- How are you? - Fine.

- Hi John. - Hello Tom.

I thought this was as good as place as any to see the parade.

We have a sensational view. Oh before I forget...

Tickets for the opening. Second row, right on the isle.

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

It should be starting any minute. Ellen it's wonderful seeing you again.

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

- It's been a long time. - I know, 4 days.

Look tomorrow night after the opening, Edgar is giving a party. You're going with me, okay?

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

There's a huge affair being given and I'm suppose to take someone.

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

Besides if you don't take me, nobody will. I haven't been out with a soul but you, since I got here.

I'll get out of it.

- You're looking so well these day. Thank-you.

- I think about you so much. - I think about you Ellen.

- What? - I said I think about you Ellen.

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

How?

First of all, I'm not interested in anybody or anything I do.

- And that's completely new for me. - Really?

I said, that's completely new for me.

Ellen I think this is getting very serious.

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

- Parade? - Oh is it over?

Wait, I'll tell them to come back.

Ignore him John. I'm so excited about tomorrow night.

Come on girl. We're due at the theater 5 minutes ago.

In a minute. Do you realize we've only been out together about 3 times since I've been here?

- Well come on, come on. - Just a minute.

What's that your playing Tom.

The song she's suppose to be rehearsing at the theater now.

So, why don't you rehearse it here?

Oh that's a good idea. Is that alright will you Tommy?

Okay.

Hold it.

- Charlie what time is it? - It's 4 a. m. sir.

Well that's enough. All right everybody, that'll be all.

I'm sorry to keep you working so late.

What about our last two numbers Tom?

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

Yeah, I thought so too. Show looks pretty good doesn't it?

Not bad. Anne! Excuse me.

- Don't forget tomorrow night. - The opening? How could I?

Oh do try and make that. We'd love to have you.

No I meant afterwards. Edgar is giving a party and we'll go together.

Oh Tom, I can't.

You can't? Why not?

- Hal's calling. - Oh that's right.

I forgot all about him. Well it doesn't matter.

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

I do have to talk to him.

- We're taking the bus home tonight Anne. - I'll be right with you.

- I'm sorry Tom. - That's all right.

What time tomorrow sir?

Three o'clock for the company and 11 o'clock for Miss Bowen and me.

- Yes sir. - 11 o'clock? What for Tom?

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

I thought you were satisfied with them.

There's still a few rough spots.

Hey what happened to you? Did you get stood up?

What are you talking about?

What a manic-depressive life you lead. There's going to be a marvelous party tomorrow night.

I'm going with John. Who are you taking?

- Where's the key? - Well you have it.

I did not, I gave it to you. I suppose I'll have to go all the way down to the desk.

See, if you think nice things, all doors open for you.

Is that your message for the day.

Roses! For me? I wonder who they're from.

- Not from me. - That I know.

From John. He can't make the opening.

He can't? My what a shame.

I had a feeling this mornig he wasn't going to be able to make it, but he just didn't know how to tell me.

Now isn't that terrible.

- He's just weak. Now I just hate weak people. - Yes dear, I know.

Up one minute, down the next. What a manic-depressive life you lead.

All right, so we're even.

- Who are you going with tomorrow night? - I don't know.

Why don't you take me? Maybe we should go together?

After all, we're the stars of the show. - Yes, I think we should.

- Miss Bowen. May I escort you to Clinger's candlelight tomorrow night? - Why I'd be delighted.

And what a surprise you're asking me.

Oh Tommy, let's be fantastic tomorrow night. - We'll be cosmic!

- Stupendous! - A smash! We hope.

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

- I know it is.

- Good-night. - Good-night.

- Oh yeah, yeah. - You listen to me.

- I told you a million times, you never want to listen to me. - Yeah, so I heard it.

So, it's the last time I'll ever go to a party with you.

- Can you put that in writing? - You're always making cracks.

You're always humiliating me. Didn't your mother ever teach you no manners?

I didn't have no mother, we was too poor.

What's the matter with you lately? You used to tell me you love me.

We'll didn't you? - So did you.

There! You admit it. I didn't admit nothing.

I'll give you one more chance. Do you love me or don't you?

- No I don't! - Quit stalling, I want a direct answer.

Listen kid, there's one thing about you I can't understand.

Johnny! - Darling I just had to come, I just had to.

Who's that with Ellen? Who him? The chap with the acent?

That's Brimdale. They've become very good friends.

Don't you think we should be getting over to Edgar's? - Later Johnny. Tonight's my night and

I want to be alone with you.

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

- How did you get away from your party? - Oh I just walked out.

I just couldn't stand not being with you tonight. Ellen...

- I think we're in love. - Yes darling, I know.

- What are we going to do about it? - Nothing.

- Well we can't go on like this. - Aren't you happy?

- You know I am. - So am I. Let's not kill it with improvements huh?

- But something might happen. - Like what?

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

- Someone else? - Yes.

- Does Tom know how you feel? - No, goodness no.

- Do you think he'd mind? - Well I imagine if he ever found out he'd get us a booking in South Africa.

Just to get me away from you.

- Would you forget about me in South Africa? - But how could I?

- Who is it? - It's me Jamie, Tom.

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

Well it's after 2. But I'm never closed for you Tommy boy.

- The show went well eh? - Oh fine, fi ne.

I didn't feel like going straight home after the party, so I thought I'd stop by and say hello.

It was announced we go to see the presents on Monday. I was just about to try on me suit for the palace.

I'll slip into it, you have a look and then you can tell me what you think eh?

By the way. Isn't this Anne's night to visit you? - Yes, she was by about an hour ago.

Picked up the money and stole away like a pick-pocket.

- Did her call come through from Chicago? - No that blooming blither never called.

- She must be upset. - Well, I couldn't say.

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

Pretty quiet she is, but deep. At least I hope she is or else she wasting a lot of her time being quiet.

Well brace yourself. What do you think? Do I look like a gentleman?

- Jamie you look like a banker. - But do I look like a gentleman?

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

Last year when he got pneumonia, they bought if for him to be buried in, but he recovered.

My only advice is, if you meet the Royal Family...

I wouldn't bow too low. Remember this is a wedding, not a coming out party.

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

- Are you excited? - Excited? No, I'm just scared.

Nervous and scared. It's the old crow. I haven't clapped eyes on her in three years.

If it wasn't for this Royal Wedding, I probably wouldn't have crossed her path ever again.

Tell you what. On Monday I'll call for you and take you down to meet her. I'll give you moral support.

That's nice of you Tommy. Unusually nice of you. You're a good man, you are.

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

there's a fellow like you, right here in town.

- That's love Jamie. - What about you?

Do I look like the settling down kind? Come on, let me out.

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

- Good-night pal. - Good-night buddy.

Come in

Good-morning Edgar. Absolutely fantastic notices, every one.

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

- We're so thrilled. - There's been a late-recall at the libraries.

- There's been a what, at the what? - The libraries old boy.

That's what we call our ticket brokers. They want blocks of seats eight weeks in advance.

Oh Tom, did you see the one where they say we are brillant?

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

I'll take it in my room.

Edgar, sit down a second will you?

- I want you to do a favor for me. - At your command old boy.

When you call Irving, ask him to find out what happened to a boy who used to work at...

Olgeldy's department store in Chicago. His name is ah...

Harold Reyton. I've written it all down. Oh right you are. Will you do that?

- And don't say anything to anybody about it, will ya? - It shall be graveyard old boy, graveyard.

Thanks!

This is New York. We're ready. Mr. Irving Clinger is on line.

- Irving there? Edgar here. - Hey Eddie, so how are things?

- Buzzing right along. - Smash huh? So how are the notices?

- Wizard old boy, wizard! - That bad huh?

- No, no, no WIZARD, WIZARD! - Oh Wizard!

Now Tom wants you to follow up on a chap named Harold Reyton.

Rayten? What, does he do a single? - No, Mr. Reyton is not in the theatrical profession.

- He ain't in the theater, so who needs him? - It's a personal matter of Tom's.

Now the last we've heard of him, Mr. Reyton was employed at Ochelby's department store in Chicago.

Dig you. I'll throw the hash to our Chicago branch and have the whole mess in your lap in a fast two days.

Oh that won't be necessary. Just follow up on the Reyton matter and let us know.

Ed I just said. Pip now.

Oh yes ah... Dig you!

There's Jamie for you. Wouldn't you know he'd be late, even to the palace

Take it easy mother, maybe the traffic was heavy.

It's not the TRAFFIC", it Jamie. Ever since I told him that I don't like to be kept waiting, he's been keeping me waiting.

You know mother, there's an old Spanish proverb that goes:

He who does not love the faults of his loved one, does not love at all. "

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

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

- How do I look? - As elegant as can be.

- Tommy. Tell him he's going too fast. - Driver, could you slow down a little?

What do you say we step off and have a quick one. To the health of the Royal Couple? - Sit back Jamie, we're not stopping anywhere.

- Well tell him to go a little slower. - He can't go any slower.

Don't be so nervous. And when you see her, act like the gentleman you look like.

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

Here we are. Stop here driver.

We'll walk the rest of the way.

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

- Hello Jamie. - Good-day Sarah.

- Jamie your suit's handsome, handsome! - Thank-you.

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

I told the cabbie to go as fast as he could.

- Shall we go? - Allow me.

Jamie! No!

I knew they'd hold. There are some days when you can do nothing wrong.

- Do you think they'll stay together? - Sure.

I hope so. For them as well as me. I could never left mother alone.

- Now you can get married and forget about her. - Yes.

Yeah?

I have the information you requested regarding Mr. Reyton.

It's nothing terribly exciting. Mr. Reyton still works at Ochelby's..

He's still in the luggage department. He used to live in Chicago proper but...

- not long ago, he and his wife moved to... - His WIFE?

- Why yes, he was married several months ago. - My, my, my.

- I say, who is this chap anyway? - He was engaged to a girl in the show.

- I was just finding out about him for her. - Oh I say that's frightful.

- Yes isn't it? - Well what are you so pleased about?

I always smile when I'm heart- broken. I'd better tell her.

Not now! Don't you think you'd better wait until after the performance?

- It would seem kinder. - Maybe you're right.

Edgar, you're a real pal. I'd stick up for you anytime.

Oh thanks old chap. That's frightfully decent of you to say. Well, if you'll excuse me.

I shall be around to pick you up early tomorrow morning.

- What's tomorrow? - Why the Royal Wedding.

And I shall take you someplace where you will see all the pageantry.

- Great! - Second act Mr. Bowen.

Okay.

Ellen!

Ellen? Got anybody to take you home?

Good.

- Good-night Mr. Bowen. - Good-night.

- Anne, I've something to tell you. - Yes?

I hope you won't think I've butted in where I shouldn't have but...

Jamie told me your friend didn't call.

I didn't ask. He told me.

I don't know quite why I did it, but I...

tried to find out what happened to him.

Did you?

- Yes I did. - Well?

Ann...

- He's married. - Married?

I'm sorry.

How wonderful. How simply wonderful.

- Oh Tom, thank-you. - Oh it was nothing.

Here I've been worrying myself to death over him on account of you and

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

What do you mean on account of me?

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

- I'm in love with you? - Well aren't you?

Yeah.

What a mess.

- Why? - The next thing that will happen, is we'll be thinking about getting married.

- There you see.

Well don't you want to marry me?

Yes I do...

Anne, it isn't you. It's marriage. I'm afraid I couldn't be married and make a go of it.

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

It isn't because I don't want to, it's just that I...

I don't know if I could change

Anne, I know that I would be an awful husband.

You understand?

I think I do Tom.

- What'll we do? - Perhaps you'd better take me home.

Hi.

Hi.

You're back early.

- It isn't early. - I thought it was.

Well it isn't, it's late.

Is it?

I didn't say anything.

- Tom. John wants to marry me. - He does?

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

He says he in love with me and he's found a new faith in everything.

All on account of me.

How do you feel?

Very constructive.

I never thought I'd live to see the day, where you'd inspire anybody to do anything except slug it out.

All right, go ahead and make fun of me.

I'm sorry Ellie. You really are involved this time, aren't you?

Up to here.

What are you going to do?

I don't know. I was rather hoping you'd make up my mind for me like you usually do.

This sure is funny.

Why do you keep saying that, when it isn't funny at all?

- It's very important! - I know it is.

I only meant it was funny because...

Anne wants me to marry her.

She does?

My gosh, it sure is funny, isn't it?

Why?

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

What's so funny about someone wanting to marry me?

I have a few good points you know.

- Tommy are you really in love with her? - Up to here.

I wonder what would happen if we threw away all our principals and went ahead and got married anyway.

- You'd stay here in England with John... - Why would I stay here?

You can't go trapesing all over the world and leave your husband home. What kind of a marriage would that be?

I suppose not...

- What would you do? - I'd marry Anne and...

No, no I mean, who would you dance with?

I never thought of that. Not having you, I might try Anne. She loves to dance and shows a lot of promise.

- Do you really think so? - Yeah.

- I thought she was a little awkward myself. - So were you, when you started.

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

- And there's a lot of excitement in doing it. - Well it's just not fair Tom.

What isn't?

- I'm getting the short end of the stick. - What?

You want me to settle down and get out of the way, while you go off and have all the fun.

I think it's rotten Tommy, simply rotten.

I didn't ask you to.

Everything's been so perfect. We've had a wonderful life together, we've been very successful.

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

To get married. Oh no Tom. Marriage is a tough business.

Well, I've always thought of marriage...

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

Imagine being married to someone you're dancing with.

If either the marriage or the dancing doesn't work out, both of them go kaplooie.

No Tom. It's a terrible chance to take.

- It is isn't it? - We mustn't do it.

We slaved too hard to get where we are. Why should we give it up?

- It does seem foolish, doesn't it? - We're a team and a darn good one.

- It ought to stay that way. - Maybe you're right.

Of course I'm right. You do see it, don't you Tommy?

Sure I see it. It's you and me, just like it's always been.

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

Thank-you so much for deciding for me.

Forget it.

- Hello. - Good-morning old chap.

- Hello Edgar. - Good-morning.

I'm here to take you to the wedding and what a wedding parade we shall see!

- Are you ready? - As ready as I'll ever be.

I say what's the matter with you two this morning. You're all sixes and sevens.

Nothing is the matter. Let's go.

- Tom I want to... - Ellie I've got to have her.

- I want to get married and today. - Today?

Sure, before I change my mind. Do you think we can do it?

We must do it. Edgar we want to get married.

- Aren't you two related? - And we want to get married today.

- But it takes three weeks. - Three weeks! Anything can happen in three weeks.

- You can fix it. - Irving said you can do anything.

I know, but one must have permission from the archbishop's office and after all, he's busy today.

- You've got to do this for us. - Well, I'll try.

You two meet me in two hours and if it's at all possible to get permission for a license you should be married this afternoon.

- Where? - Clydes Street Church. I believe I know the minister there.

This is a pretty bunch of pickles. I beg your pardon sir.

- Now what do we do? - Now we have to find Anne and John.

- In these crowds? - I know what corner she's standing on. Where's John?

He should be leaving the Abbey for the reception any minute now.

Well you'd better find him. Ellen I'm going to miss you a lot from now on.

- Darling, you're a wonderful brother. - Good-luck darling.

Excuse me, excuse me.

Will you excuse me?

- John! - Ellen what's the matter?

- John I want to marry you. - What?

- I said I want to marry you. - You do?

- Yes. Clydes Street Church, 4 o'clock. - Okay.

- What do you think you're doing Miss? - Oh officer, I love you.

Ann!

- Will you marry me? - What?

- Will you marry me? - Yes!

A small wedding would have been all right.