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[people chattering]

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Don't, Sally.

You know, you can be the sweetest kid in the world...

...also the silliest.

I only meant to...

Don't, Kenneth.

Don't say anymore.

Not here.

We've got to talk this out, darling.

Let's go to my apartment.

Monsieur Jean. Please don't, Sally.

I hope everything was satisfactory, Mr. Bartlett.

Everything was perfect, as usual.

And my good wishes for your new musical.

Oh, thank you.

I hope we'll see you soon in a play, Ms. Middleton.

Thank you.

[speaking in French]

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Ah, Mr. Bartlett.

[speaking in French]

What are you looking at?

Nothing.

I was just taking a last look at... our place.

It is the last time, isn't it?

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[dramatic music]

Sally...

Do we really have to talk?

We usually want to talk...

...about everything.

I know.

Look where it's landed me.

It's alright, Ken, I...

...I know I've been silly.

I didn't mean to fall in love with you...

...or let you know it.

You're not in love with me

you're in love with the idea of being in love with me.

There's a difference.

Yes. I guess you're right.

I... I don't know why we couldn't keep on having fun together

being together, dining at our place next door.

I thought we could keep it gay.

But if you want make a great romance of it

then we've got to stop

before it goes any further...

...for your sake.

'Believe me, I am right about it, Sally.'

I guess so.

Darling...

...you're not the kind to play at love.

You take it too seriously.

Will you forgive me?

Oh, no. You've been very sweet.

Really you have.

You've not pretended anything.

I just let it get out of hand, that's all.

'Sally.'

Would you say goodbye to me?

No.

Well, I have to get down to the theater.

Yes, I know you do.

I'm sorry it couldn't go on... being fun.

I'm sorry I was such a fool.

[Sally sobbing]

Bye, Sally.

Goodbye, Ken.

[crying]

[melancholy music]

[music on radio]

I'm sorry I was a fool about you.

I was a fool about you too.

From now on...

...I'll never love anyone...

...but you.

The best I can do is the 18th row. Okay.

Oh, mister, two tickets for "Spring Girl" please.

Any night next week.

Sold out for six weeks.

But my sister's coming in from Buffalo.

Sorry, lady. No tickets for six weeks.

- Any other show? - No.

My sister's coming all the way from Buffalo

just to see that "Spring Girl"...

[car honking]

I've been waiting for a half hour already.

How long can he talk for a nickel?

(male #1) 'One wimpy, make it dry.

'Two eggs, lookin' up.'

(female #1) 'Every time we rehearse the scene she pulls the same trick.'

Now, you know an actress of any sensitivity

whatever, would never do...

- Olive! - Sally, darling!

Sally, this is Stanley Blake

Sally Middleton, one of my best friends.

How do you do? Please sit down. I was just leaving.

Thank you.

What are you doing? Job hunting?

- What will you have? - A cup of coffee.

- Sugar? - Please, yes.

Any luck?

No. Seems as if there aren't any new plays being cast.

It's been like that all winter.

- I know. - I've got to run.

- Oh, must you? - When do I see you?

Call me up next week.

I'm busy all weekend, but call me Monday.

Will do. Goodbye.

Bye, now.

Oh, goodbye, Ms. Middleton.

Goodbye.

Sally, this is wonderful. I just got back in town.

You know the show closed in Philadelphia.

I called your hotel, but they said

you didn't live there anymore.

I've moved. I've got an apartment.

You haven't? Where?

On 63rd Street. I rented it furnished

for the spring and summer...

...if we ever get any.

I don't think spring is ever coming this year.

Don't you think he's rather divine?

Who?

Oh, yes. Is he your latest?

Well, he was in the play

and on tour, you always need someone to carry your bags

and tip the porter, and... you know.

- Are you in love with him? - Oh, don't be silly, darling.

No, he was just around. But he is sweet.

What's happened to the commander?

Ned Burling? Oh, darling, now you're talking.

He's at seas somewhere I guess.

Uh, that's what the poets call

one of those lovely things that isn't meant to last.

(male #1) 'One ham on.'

Get me...

One of those lovely things that isn't meant to last.

Sally, what's the matter? Are you unhappy about something?

'What is it? Is it love?'

I guess so. If you can call it that.

Oh, you can always call it that.

Come on, tell Auntie Olive all about it.

Not here, Olive. Let's leave.

(male #1) 'Cheese on rice, side of shoes.'

When you're gonna have me up to dinner?

- I wanna see that apartment. - Why don't you come up now?

I've had it over three months and I've not had any visitors.

- Oh, I've got a date. - With the man?

Darling, I said a date.

But it's not until 6:00, so I could come up now

and he'll pick me up later.

I better leave word for Bill.

Honestly, before you can get a booth around here

you can drop dead.

So that's why I took the apartment.

- Do you like it? - It's very grand.

You think so?

What do you pay for this?

Hundred and a quarter.

Well, I had a little money leftover

from that radio serial I did.

I thought this would be somewhere

where Ken and I could be together

in the evenings and I can cook dinner, and...

I love having someone to do for.

I know, darling.

Oh, this is very saucy.

Really lux.

- What? - Lux,that's French, dear.

Oh.

One of those untranslatable expressions.

Oh.

This is the cutest place I've ever seen.

What do you look out on?

Onto the summer garden of the Bonne Chanson.

'That French restaurant next door.'

Oh. What's that like?

Lovely, but terribly expensive though it doesn't look it.

You know, no menu. The man just comes and, uh, suggests.

Oh. Put yourself right next door to temptation, hmm?

Or is it for the boyfriends

when they come to take you out to dinner?

"Where shall we eat?"

"Wherever you say."

"How about the place next door?"

"Okay."

[both laughing] I know.

- Would you like a drink? - Yeah, just a soft one.

Hard drinks make me weak. I'm saving my weaker moments.

Wonder what's happened to Bill? I left a message.

I thought he'd be here ahead of us.

- Who is this Bill? - Poor man I used to know.

- A nice man? - No, dear, just a man.

At least he used to be. He's a soldier now.

He's got a weekend pass.

Starting this afternoon.

What's he like?

He's sweet... and he's mine.

Oh, Olive, I didn't mean...

I know, darling. I just thought I'd tell you.

Do you have a maid?

When she comes, which isn't too often.

I think she's got a complicated love life.

Lucky girl.

- Olive. - Hm?

Are you... are you in love with this Bill?

Don't be silly, darling.

Why do you always think everybody's gotta be

in love with everybody?

But he's sweet. He used to live in Pittsburgh

and whenever I was there on tour with the play

we always had a gay little flutter.

You mind if I called the hotel? I wanna see what's happened.

Of course not. Telephone's in the bedroom.

Come on in, talk to me.

Wonder where he is?

Hope they gave him the message.

This war has made men so unpredictable.

Hello, this is Ms. Lashbrooke.

Has Sergeant Page called for me?

He has? How long ago?

Oh, thank you. By the way, you might just see

if there are any messages for me?

Mm-hm, I'll hold on.

He's on his way here now.

Olive, tell me something.

When men take you out, they do make love to you?

Are you kidding?

No, but I was raised to think no nice girl let a man

make love to unless, unless it was serious

I mean, sort of marriage.

'Otherwise you'd be cheapening yourself.'

Sally, you're not really worried about yourself, are you?

Oh, yes I am.

It's not going to happen again, ever.

Well, anyway not for a long, long while.

You're gonna have an awful lot of free time, darling.

Hello?

Yes, I see. Anything else?

Who called?

- Lieutenant commander! - Oh, Olive!

What number? Wait till I get a pencil.

Pencil. Pencil!

- Here. - You got any paper?

- Yeah. - Where?

Hello, would you give me that number again please?

El Dorado, 4-2-2, hm-hm.

Thank you.

Was that the commander?

Yes. He's in town. I must call him.

Sally, don't go away.

Oh, wouldn't you know it would happen to me like this.

- Are you still crazy about him? - Yes. In the worst way.

- Well, don't let him know it. - You giving me advice?

Hello? Is Commander Burling there?

Ned, this is Olive.

'When did you get in town?'

'You did?'

'You are? Only till Sunday?'

Tonight? Oh, I can't.

I'm terribly sorry, but I can't.

No, I can't do that either.

I'm tied up for the whole weekend.

I've got someone to look after.

'Yes, we did.'

'I know.'

I know.

Oh, darling, I know.

Oh, I will. I don't know how but I will.

What time is it now?

No, no, make it eight, will you?

Eight at my hotel.

Lovely to talk to you.

[chuckles]

Goodbye now.

There.

There is an object lesson in "how not to act with a man."

'You're seeing him tonight?'

Yes. He's taking me to dinner.

But what about this one?

I don't know. I must think.

Could I say my family?

Oh, no. One can always ditch one's family if one has to.

Who can't one ditch?

That's what it comes down to. Who can't one ditch?

Mother, father, brother, grandmother.

[gasps] I've got it. Husband.

- Whose husband? - Mine.

Doesn't he know you haven't got a husband?

I haven't seen Bill in two years.

The last time was hardly the occasion to mention a husband.

And now he's in town on his last leave.

- Olive, you can't. - I've got to say something.

Oh, I know it's awful of me, but you haven't seen Ned.

It's been almost a year since I have and he's so divine.

[door bell buzzing] Oh, there's Bill.

You help me with the husband story.

I'll just slip out and let you talk to him.

No. Stay and back me up!

- Oh, Olive, I couldn't... - I would for you.

[door bell buzzing] Fine. I must answer the door.

Why do these things have to happen to me?

- Ms. Sally Middleton? - Yes. Come in, won't you?

Olive's here.

She's been expecting you.

- Bill, darling! - Hello.

Sally, this is Bill Page.

Sally Middleton.

- How do you do? - How do you do?

- May I take your things? - Thank you.

Say, this is very pleasant.

I haven't been in an apartment like this for a long time.

It's two years since I've been to New York.

'How does it look to you?'

(Bill) 'About the same as everybody's else these days.'

But good.

You're looking blooming.

Oh, I'm fine.

Just fine.

I don't know whether you've made any plans

for the weekend, but I've got a lot.

You have?

I thought tonight we might have a quiet little dinner.

'Not go any place afterwards.'

'and sort of concentrate on each other.'

'Then tomorrow night, I thought we might take in a theater.'

There's a notice of a new music in...

Thank you.

Of course it's probably all sold out

'but I thought being into theater'

'you might be able to pull some strings.'

Well, what about it?

Bill, I have something to tell you.

(Lashbrooke) 'Well, don't go, Sally.'

Oh, well... you left your glass in the bedroom.

I don't want another drink.

Oh, I'll just get it.

[door closes]

(Bill) 'What is it?'

Well, I don't know how to tell you

but I can't go out with you tonight.

I... Listen, you didn't know I was married, did you?

No. When?

Oh, about a year ago. It didn't take.

Well...

Just this afternoon my husband phoned me.

He's in the navy.

He's on his last leave, he wants to see me.

Oh, Bill, I've got to have dinner with him.

Oh, well, it's tough for you. And for me.

Oh, darling, I know.

Well, we can see each other tomorrow.

Yeah, sure we can have lunch together.

Only lunch?

Well, he's only here till Sunday and, I mean, he is my husband

and it is his last leave.

Yeah, sure.

Bill, you're not mad at me?

No, of course you can't expect me

not to be a little disappointed.

But it's alright, these things happen.

Not often I guess.

I can see you on your next leave.

Okay.

Bill, you do understand?

Sure.

Everything.

Well, I've got to go now.

Sally! Sally!

I've broken it to him and he's been sweet.

And now I've got to fly. Goodbye, Bill.

Do forgive me.

I'll call you in the morning about lunch.

By the way, where are you staying?

I don't know. I went straight from the station

up to your hotel, and then came on here.

I should've gotten you a room.

New York is so crowded...

Don't worry. I'll find something.

Yeah. I'll call you too, Sally. Bless you.

- Goodbye, Bill. - Goodbye.

Have fun.

Bill, that's not kind.

I'm sorry.

No, it's not kind at all.

Well?

Well?

I'll just give her a minute to get clear

then I'll be on my way.

'There's, there's no hurry.'

- Aren't you going out? - No.

Well, all the same I, uh...

Say, I wonder, could I use your telephone?

Oh, of course. It's in there.

You'll find it on the table.

- Oh. - Thank you.

[instrumental music]

Hello, Ms. Joan Westbury, please.

Oh, well I wonder, could you tell me

where she's living now?

Oh. I see.

Well, thank you.

[instrumental music]

Yes, operator, I got my party.

She wasn't in.

Hello, is there Miss Van Heisen in, please?

Oh, I see.

No.

Just tell her Monday that Bill Page called Friday.

[instrumental music]

Mr. Frank Archer, please.

Hello, Frank?

This is Bill Page. Well, how are ya?

I'll tell you what I'm calling you about.

You happen to know Joan Westbury's new number?

I called the old number but...

She did?

No, I hadn't heard.

When did she get married?

Say, Frank, whatever happened to Alice, uh, Alice Hopewell?

California?

Now that's a lot of use.

Frank, do you suppose we could have some dinner tonight?

Oh. You are.

Okay, Frank.

Yeah. Goodbye.

[instrumental music]

Ugh. She's probably dead.

Oh, did you get your number?

Uh, yeah, thanks.

Well, uh...

Oh, won't you have a drink?

Are you sure you're in no hurry?

None at all.

Thanks. I will.

Help yourself, won't you?

I'll just have a quick one and then I'll go along.

You?

Oh, I don't think so. Thanks.

Say.

If you're not going out tonight, will you have dinner with me?

Oh, uh, no, thank you.

Why not?

You don't have to ask me.

I know I don't, but will you?

Well, we go Dutch.

No. I ask you.

Only because Olive let you down.

Only because if she hadn't I wouldn't have had the chance.

Well, then

thank you very much.

Where shall we go?

Oh, wherever you say.

How about the place next door?

Oh, uh, it's very expensive.

'But good?'

- Yes, but... - 'Well, let's go there.'

Have you anything against it?

No. But it's very expensive.

Well, all the same, it's raining out, so let's go next door.

Alright.

[instrumental music]

[sighs]

[telephone ringing]

Hello?

Pumpkin.

Mm-hmm. I'll be right down.

[instrumental music]

Ned, darling!

Hello, cuteness!

You look wonderful.

That's quite a hat you got on there.

- Do you like it? - Like a million dollars.

Ned, you're sweet.

You look divine in your uniform.

But aren't you a little heavier?

Oh, after all, it has been a couple of years.

For both of us.

But you're still my one and only.

Well, I hope so.

I practically had to rearrange

my entire life to see you tonight.

I crossed out a couple of telephone numbers myself.

Look, where do we go?

I know a lovely little place

where we can be practically alone.

We're going to wrap up this weekend in cellophane.

Oh, pumpkin!

Even if it costs me my shirt.

And it probably will.

[speaking in French]

Thank you.

Is anything the matter?

No. Why?

You seemed a long way away.

I am sorry.

I was. Quite a long way away.

There was a restaurant of this same name in Paris

that I used to go to when I went to school there.

It was done up the same as this one too.

- Did you know Paris? - No. I never went to Europe.

I was only 18 when the war broke out.

Good evening, Miss Middleton.

- Jean! - It has been a long time.

And monsieur...

- Uh, Page. - Enchante.

- Have you had your dessert? - No. Not yet.

Then I suggest some of my Crepe Suzette.

I remember mademoiselle likes them.

- Thank you. - I'm sure you'll like them too.

Thank you very much.

I'll fix them just as you like them.

I suppose you come here quite a lot living right next door.

Well, I, uh, I used to come here quite a lot.

I haven't lately.

Tell me about you.

Are you an actress too?

A well known one? I haven't been around.

Me? I've never been in anything but flops.

My longest run was three weeks.

But do you do anything?

I mean, write or paint or anything?

No.

I'm afraid the only talent I ever had is...

...talent for appreciation.

[indistinct chatter]

I haven't seen this for a long time.

- What is it? - What's what?

You act as if you'd seen something or someone.

Oh. No, no.

- This looks like a nice place. - Oh, it's tres charmant.

Garlic, huh?

If you can stand it, I can.

[speaking in French]

- See somebody you know? - It's awfully crowded here.

We'll never get a table. Come on.

Well, we'll get a blast...

Ned, this isn't the place I meant.

Ned, it's not the place I meant.

[speaking in French]

Well, it smells alright for me.

Well. Not staying, eh?

Now I wonder why that is.

I can't imagine.

She didn't give me a chance to get a look

at her husband either. And I wanted to see him too.

Have you met him?

No. I haven't.

- Say, you're not married? - No. Oh, no!

Ever thought of it?

Yes, I guess I've thought about it.

So have I. It's a bad idea I think.

I don't understand your objection

to sitting at a counter.

That place just reeked with atmosphere.

As far as I'm concerned, it just wreaked.

I thought the navy could get a table any place.

Well. The navy works better at sea.

Oh. That reminds me.

About six months ago

I was on a little island in the South Pacific.

The most romantic little island you ever saw in your life.

I was standing on a beach when moonlit night, thinkin' of you.

And I says, I gotta bring baby back a present

from this place. So I brought you this.

Oh, Ned, you shouldn't have.

It's lovely.

What is it?

- Oh, it's a, it's a gizmo. - Oh, gizmo.

Thanks.

Didn't you used to wear a moustache?

[chuckles] I shaved that off a long time ago.

You shouldn't have. It did something for you.

Well, you do something for me, baby.

Ned!

You have been away at sea.

You were right. It is a good place.

I think he outdid himself.

Did you go to the place in Paris very often?

Yes. I used to go a lot with a girl I used to go with.

We thought of it as our place.

Were you in love with her?

I used to think I was.

'What happened to her?'

She got married. Women do you know.

Has it upset you coming here tonight?

No.

But it's brought back a lot of things.

I was very happy then.

And you're not now?

Is anyone?

Say, this place has memories for you too, has it?

In a way.

More recent ones than yours.

Maybe it wasn't a good choice for either of us.

No, I guess not.

But it was a good dinner.

(Bill) You didn't get very wet, did you?

(Sally) No, not very.

Well.

Oh, come in and sit down, won't you?

I should be out digging up a hotel room.

But it's raining so hard.

You might as well wait here until it lets up.

- Would you like a drink? - No, thanks.

Would you like to hear the news?

I don't think so. Unless you would.

Well. Oh, I don't think, really.

How about some candy?

No, thanks.

A little brandy or something?

Say, you don't have to entertain me.

'Relax. What are you fussing about?'

Oh, was I fussing?

Oh. I didn't mean to.

Then, um, then won't you sit down?

No. If I sat down I'd never be able to get up again.

I've had too much dinner and not enough sleep.

Haven't you had enough sleep?

Not for months. Tomorrow I shall sleep until lunchtime

and Sunday I shan't get up at all until it's time to go back.

Oh. Is that how you want to spend your weekend?

Well, there could be worse ways.

But it, it wasn't what you planned.

No.

Look.

Did you know Olive was going to tell me all that story?

What do you mean?

You don't think I believed it.

You didn't think I would believe her.

Olive is too frank and free a person

not to have mentioned her husband, if she had one.

Are you in love with Olive?

Is that your favorite question?

Oh. I'm sorry.

Don't worry.

I'm a little sore at her for letting me down

but she didn't break my heart if that's what you mean.

Has anyone ever?

- Did the girl in Paris? - Uh-oh! At it again?

Oh, dear. It's an obsession.

I always think everyone ought to be in love with someone.

Are you?

I, uh... I think I am.

'Not sure?'

'Have you been in love often?'

No... not often.

[telephone ringing]

Oh, that's the telephone. Excuse me.

Hello.

Yes. Oh. Yes, Olive.

Yes, yes. He's here.

Do you want to speak to him?

Well, yes, I guess he can.

What for?

Alright. Hold on.

Excuse me.

Yes.

But, Olive, he asked me to go to dinner.

No, he wasn't a bit miserable.

We hadn't any other place to go.

Where are you, Olive?

Oh, some Hawaiian joint that has artificial rain.

If there wasn't enough of the real stuff outside.

Ned picked it on account of some of the natives here I think.

The well-upholstered type.

And the foulest food I've ever eaten.

I can't think what they do to it.

I suppose you had a wonderful dinner.

Uh-huh.

Never mind the dessert.

Say, Bill better hurry and find some place to stay.

Ned says there isn't a hotel room in town.

Listen.

What did Bill say about me?

I got away with it alright, didn't I?

Didn't I?

I must go, Olive.

Why not?

Well, I won't tell him if you don't want me to.

Alright, Olive.

Alright, Olive.

Alright. Goodbye, Olive.

[sighs]

[music on radio]

Oh, I'm sorry.

I told you that'd happen.

I'm sorry I woke you, but you might have set yourself on fire.

I might have set the place on fire.

Well, I'd better start my round of the hotels.

Yes, you'll have awful trouble. They're all full up.

They are?

Oh...

A friend who just called up, said they were...

Oh, I'll dig up something.

Is it still pouring?

Yeah.

This rain is liable to last all night.

So...

So.

Oh, you, uh...

I don't suppose you'd want to stay here all night?

It's a daybed. It's quite comfortable.

Yes, I know it is but...

No, I don't think I should.

Oh, I can give you a toothbrush.

I have that with me.

Oh. Well, it seems so silly, all this rain.

You'll get so wet looking for a taxi.

I'll give you breakfast in the morning.

No, you needn't do that.

I'd like to. Really I would.

It's very good of you...

- Then you will? - Yes. Thank you.

Oh, you're tired. Why don't you go to bed right away?

I've only got to take the cover off.

Let me do that.

Thank you.

Oh, how about some pajamas?

I couldn't wear your pajamas.

They're not mine, they're men's paja...

My brother stays here sometimes.

Well, uh...

Thanks very much. That would be a luxury.

- Here you are. - Oh.

Hey, these are very resplendent.

[Bill whistles]

Thank you.

Oh, gee, I'm tired.

I'll, I'll just empty the ashtray.

[music on radio]

What is it?

It's my lucky tune.

"Londonderry Air?"

Silly, but whenever I hear that

nice things all seem to happen to me.

I'll just put these in the kitchen.

Uh, bathroom's through there.

Thank you.

[instrumental music on radio]

[rattling]

[whistling]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[sighs]

[music continues]

[music continues]

Have you everything you want?

(Bill) 'Did you call me?'

(Sally) 'I said, "have you everything you want?"'

(Bill) 'Yes, thanks.'

Everything.

[music continues]

[music continues]

You don't know how good that looks.

And feels.

And is.

Oh.

What are you smiling at?

I was just remembering a book I read once

about life in 1910.

In which the heroine was compromised

because she was seen going into a man's apartment.

I guess things have changed.

'You're not kidding.'

Although there are lot of people still

who, uh, wouldn't understand this.

Then don't tell 'em.

I don't intend to.

- Goodnight. - Goodnight, Sally.

I forgot the kitchen light.

I'll just leave a note for Amanda in the morning.

If she comes.

I don't expect she'll show up but I'll be on the safe side.

[dramatic music]

You know, I al...

[instrumental music]

[dramatic music]

Hello?

Hey.

Sally.

[instrumental music]

- Miss Middleton. - Uh, yes.

I'm George Harrington. I wrote the play.

How do you do?

I'm sorry I had to call you so early.

I didn't mind. I'm not late, am I?

I came as quickly as I could.

- But I have a house guest. - That's alright.

Come on. I'll take you inside.

I could have met you backstage.

No. I wanted to talk to you first.

It's, it isn't Myra Foley's part you want me for, is it?

I mean, she's not the girl you're getting rid of?

That's the one.

But she's a friend of mine.

Well. Of course, I know she's expecting a baby, but...

- What's that? - Didn't she tell you?

I didn't even know she was married.

But that's not the reason we sent for you.

Let's go inside where we can talk, hmm?

When you meet these people, Miss Middleton, please remember...

Aren't these wonderful?

Sarah Bernhardt.

Her greatest role was Camille, wasn't it?

Yes.

How I'd love to play that.

Well, there's something of Camille in this part.

Helen Terry.

'She must have been marvelous as Lady Macbeth.'

(male #1) 'One thing about this job... Don't be disturbed but...'

(Sally) 'John Barrymore.'

'Why did he play "Hamlet" 101 nights?'

(male #1) 'Oh, because Edwin Booth played it 100.'

(Sally) 'Did you see it?'

(male #1) 'Yes. But only one night.'

I don't quite know how to say this, Miss Middleton...

Katherine Cornell.

I saw her in "The Barrets of Wimpole Street."

I wanted to join her company

but they'd already gone overseas.

Gee, I wish I'd get this part.

That's what I want to talk to you about.

You've heard of Henry Atherton's reputation with young actresses?

- Henry Atherton? - Yes. He's playing the lead.

Oh, how wonderful.

I've always had the most terrific crush on him.

Have you?

Come inside. Let me introduce you.

(male #2) 'Henry, we've got a wonderful entrance for you.'

'You don't have much time in this first act'

'to establish your character.'

So, when you come down those stairs

she comes through this doorway and stands here.

You mean, she's standing there as I come down the stairs?

Henry, where do you want her?

Harkness, I don't mean to tell you how to direct.

After all this is obviously a very bad cross.

The girl should be on the other side of the stage.

We told you about this girl. If she looks good to you...

...believe me, she can act. We can't make anymore changes.

- Oh, Harkness. - Hello, Harington.

Well, here she is. This is Miss Middleton.

Mr. Harkness, the director.

(both) How do you do?

- Henry Atherton. - How do you do?

How you do?

Would you mind, uh, taking off the hat?

Oh, yes, of course.

Very nice.

Now, uh, would you just walk around a little?

Up the steps, perhaps.

Hm, that's fine.

Have you come here...

Stand beside me a moment. Just for height.

Yes. Splendid.

Well, gentlemen. I think she'll be ideal.

- Is that all? - Yes, I think so.

About salary. Do you have an agent you want us talk to?

Yes, The Century, but...

- You don't mean I got the job? - I mean you've got the job.

- Isn't it a speaking part? - Oh, yes.

You see, both these gentlemen vouched for your acting ability.

Now that I've seen you, I think you're probably

just what we're looking for.

Well, then, thank you.

Since you're not doing her scenes until Monday

I'll talk to her about the role.

Oh, fine.

Why don't we go next door, huh?

Well, then, thank you.

I'll be looking forward to seeing you Monday.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

That's a cute kid.

Calling Mr. Hoffman.

Mr. Hoffman.

And that's the end of the first act.

- How do you like it do far? - It sounds lovely.

Well, then I'll get on with the second act.

- That is, if you've time. - Oh, yes, I've time, only...

Would you mind if I went to the telephone for a minute?

That houseguest of yours?

Yes. You see, he...

They were asleep when I went out.

I should call and see if they're alright.

Sure. I'll order you another of these.

Oh, no. It'd make me tight.

- Oh, one more wouldn't. - Yes, it would. Really.

You see I haven't had any breakfast. Not even coffee.

Well, why didn't you tell me?

I didn't like to. I thought it would sound too pathetic.

Oh, you can say that...

That's why I chose an Alexander. They're nourishing.

It's made me a little dizzy.

- Excuse me. - It's alright.

[bell ringing]

Same, sir?

Uh-uh.

[phone ringing]

[ringing continues]

[coin clanking]

- Everything alright? - There wasn't any answer.

I guess... they must have gone out.

That's alright then. Have another drink?

- Want to hear the rest? - Yes, sure.

Well, now, the second act's where your big scene comes.

She's gone crazy.

Living with him has driven her mad.

You know what it is to go mad.

She doesn't know where she is anymore

or who she is.

Then the other fella comes back.

- That's Henry Atherton. - Oh.

And you have this scene where he tries to make you remember.

All the while you're expecting the husband to come back

and catch you there together.

You're not listening.

Yes, I am. It's lovely. Please, go on.

Maybe, I could take the script with me and read it for myself.

I was planning on doing some marketing and...

Would you mind terribly? I should go. Really I should.

Yeah sure. Well, have a good time.

He, um... they must be quite a house guest.

Oh, it isn't. I mean, I don't really know them.

It's someone I only met last night.

- I mean... - You don't have to tell me.

But I want to. I mean it isn't what it sounds like.

Well, it's a soldier and he hadn't any place to sleep.

- So... - Look, sugar.

Maybe you better let it go at that.

But, it-it...

Well, yes, I guess maybe I had.

I'm sorry, but it isn't what you think.

Although, I guess, it does sound like it.

- Well, bye. - Goodbye.

Thank you. What will you have, Miss McCallister?

- Half a dozen eggs. - Half a dozen eggs.

'Quarter pound of chopped liver'

- 'Chopped liver.' - 'A fresh pumpernickel.'

- 'It's good with pumpernickel.' - 'Indeed it is.'

[gasping]

Anything wrong, miss?

Oh.

(Sally) 'Beg your, pardon.'

Hello, Sally.

Oh, hello.

- What are you doing here? - Marketing.

- What were all the faces about? - Faces?

And gestures.

Oh, was I really doing that?

How awful.

I, uh, I was going mad.

- I beg your pardon. - For a play.

Do you know anything about insanity?

Not a thing. Why?

Oh, I just thought you might be able to give me a few pointers.

I...

What do you mean you were marketing?

You were out of cream, I thought I'll restock the ice box.

Oh, I'm sorry, I knew I was low.

I just came to get some things.

And I thought if you didn't have a date well...

...I might fix some lunch for you.

I think that'd be swell.

What did you get?

Whatever I could without any ration points.

Well... do you like that sort of thing?

- Uh-huh. - Good.

- You'd like the usual? - Please.

Marinated herring, liver sausage and potato salad.

You always order the same thing?

Well, I hate cooking for myself

so... I always get things you can sort off cuddle up

on a couch with, like potato salad.

I sure never've thought of cuddling up on a couch

with potato salad.

Oh.

- You've been up for long time? - No, why?

I telephoned half an hour ago but it just kept ringing.

I know. I was there.

- Why didn't you answer? - I didn't know it was you.

I didn't think it'd sound right for a man's voice

to be answering your telephone.

You mean you, you just stood there and let it ring?

Oh, I don't think I could do that.

Even in someone else house.

Well, now, suppose it had been your Aunt Mini from Duluth.

Or your brother for that matter.

My who?

Who's very handsome pajamas I wore last night.

Oh, yes. Yes.

I think that'll be all. How much will that be?

Three dollars even and ten points.

- Oh, no, I'm paying... - Nonsense.

- Really there is no reason... - Hush! You give him the points.

Alright.

- Thanks a lot. - Thank you.

- Let me take one of 'em. - I can manage.

The army makes a man of you.

[instrumental music]

Oh, isn't it a lovely morning?

The weather's really changed at last.

I think my weather's changed too.

What do you mean?

I forgot to tell you. I've got a job.

- You have? - They called at ten o'clock.

I was afraid, the telephone might have woken you.

Wakened you?

You were still sleeping when I left.

- Not snoring I hope. - No. You were very peaceful.

Don't you think there's something frightening

about people who sleep?

They look so unlike themselves and sort of vulnerable.

I always feel one oughtn't to look.

When you've to sleep every night with fifty other men

you get over a feeling like that.

Tell me about your job.

Oh, it's a lovely job.

It's a part a friend of mine was going to play.

Only they fired her.

Good afternoon.

I feel sort of badly about that, although she couldn't have

been in it long because she was having a baby.

Only she didn't tell them that.

I don't think it was quite honorable.

I mean it maybe an act of God

but not if it's already started I should think.

What are you talking about?

What maybe an act of God?

Having a baby! It is in the theater.

I didn't know it was different in the theater.

It's a great chance for me.

I told you last night that was my lucky tune.

You know I think you're right. The weather has changed.

"Rain's over and the winter's past."

"And the voice of the turtle is heard in our land."

What did you say?

I was quoting from the bible.

But, turtles don't have voices, do they?

- Turtle dove. - Oh.

I never could understand the bible.

Don't know why they give it to children to read.

- Was the maid here? - I didn't see her.

- Did you make your bed? - Sure.

- Oh, you shouldn't have. - Why not?

Because it's not a man's thing to do.

You'd be surprised what a lot of men are doing it these days.

Come on, have some coffee. Oughta be about ready.

You left that on while you were out?

- Sure, I left it on to perk. - Oh, how could you?

It's like leaving a child by itself.

It couldn't know when you were coming back.

It's alright. We're here now.

You're crazy.

We ought to do somethin' to celebrate that job of yours.

Would you have dinner with me tonight?

But you took me to dinner last night.

So what?

So you shouldn't do it again.

But I want to do it again... very much.

What do you say we take in a theater? That new musical.

Oh we'd never get tickets for that.

Not even through a broker?

- Cream? - Please.

I don't think so. It's a smash hit.

- Sugar? - No, thanks.

I wonder if Olive might have some pull.

I started to ask her yesterday and I...

Couldn't ask her to help us get tickets.

Why not?

Because you're her friend...

...and Olive's very much against that kind of thing...

...beau snatching.

I've, I really don't think I ought to come at all.

Now, you listen to me.

In the first place, you didn't snatch me.

If there's any snatching going on, I'm doing it.

And in the second place, I'm not her beau, anymore.

She gave me the good old fashion gate last night.

I suspected she was tryin' to keep a little bit at jar.

Point is, you and I will see that musical.

Now, how do people get tickets to a show

like that at the last minute?

Well, the, there are things called house seats.

Tickets the management keeps up it's sleeves for friends

and influential people.

Who is the management?

Kenneth Bartlett's putting it on.

- Do you know him? - Yes. I know him.

Call him. Tell him a friend of yours in town, a service man.

You can say it's his last furlough.

Is it?

No. But it makes a better story.

What's the matter?

I, I can't ask him.

The are reasons, really, there are, I...

...I just can't.

I'll forage around while I'm looking for a hotel room.

You could stay here and study how to go slightly mad.

I'm afraid you won't find anything.

Well, don't look so worried.

Shall we have some lunch?

Oh, yes.

- Sally. - What?

You're very sweet.

I don't know what goes on in that funny little head of yours.

But you're very sweet.

[instrumental music]

Oh!

That was a surprise.

- Did you mind? - I don't know.

Well, come and show me where things are.

'Sally.'

What're we going to have?

Not just potato salad I hope.

No. I thought maybe scrambled eggs.

Good.

I'll get the double boiler.

How do you like 'em? Wet or dry?

- What? - The eggs.

Oh, wet I think.

So do I.

Now how about you snappin' outta that trance?

Oh yes.

Will you excuse me a minute?

[melodic music]

Hello? Yes?

Who?

Well, hello.

I... I wonder if I could ask you a favor.

A friend of mine, a soldier's in town

and uh, oh, he wanted terribly to see your show tonight.

I wonder if... if you had two tickets left he could buy.

You see it's his last furlough.

Well, were you going along?

Yes. I was going with him.

Well, in that case I think

we ought to be able to manage something.

Oh, that's wonderful. I do appreciate it.

I'll probably see you.

Oh, are you going to be there?

Good.

Ken, I read the notices. I'm so glad it's such a hit.

Thanks again. Bye.

Come and learn how to scramble eggs properly.

Do you have an egg beater?

Yes.

It almost scared me to death.

There it is.

They're better if you beat them.

Now, the first thing is, you break the egg.

Yes, I know that.

Bill, it's alright about tonight.

I've got the tickets.

I, uh, I called up Kenneth Bartlett.

Fine.

What made you suddenly change your mind?

Oh, I don't know.

- Yes, I do. - What was it?

Your kissing me.

I... don't quite see the connection.

I shouldn't have let you, but...

...I don't think I can explain.

I was going to ask if I...

...might not do it again.

For, uh, getting the tickets.

Mayn't I?

Well, I... I suppose as you already have...

[orchestral music]

Thank you.

No, thank you.

Well, we're going to have a very nice evening.

[music continues]

[cars honking]

[indistinct speech]

[people chattering]

I hope the curtain hasn't gone up.

It hasn't.

Tickets please.

Just a minute.

- I don't know where I put 'em. - Can't you find them?

- I had 'em... - Step aside please.

Pardon me...

You're holding up the line.

I'm sorry, I... I had to think where I put 'em.

I don't understand it.

Well, they're not here.

Oh, that's just ducky, isn't it?

(Ned) 'Maybe I left them in the taxi.'

I don't know how your so careless...

- Well, hello there. - Oh, hello.

What are you doing here?

The same as you I guess. Going to the show.

I don't know if we're going, Ned forgot the tickets.

Oh, that's too bad.

Oh, Miss Middleton and Sgt. Page.

This is Commander Burling.

How do you do? How are you, sergeant?

Sir...

Must have left 'em on the bureau.

- Best get a cab and go there? - We haven't time.

You remember the numbers?

All I know is they were in the back row.

- Go and talk to the Box Office. - I didn't get 'em there.

I got 'em at a ticket agency.

Paid 17.60 apiece for 'em.

I know, darling, you told me. Twice.

Go and talk to them at the box office.

Uh... I'll see you later.

During intermission maybe, huh?

Yeah, yeah.

Where are you sitting?

Um, in the third row on the aisle.

Oh, how did you get those? We're in the last row.

Kenneth Bartlett gave them to us.

Is he here tonight? I've never met him.

Yes, he's coming.

What sort of a time have you been having?

- Very nice. - 'Curtain, curtain going up.'

I think we'd better go in.

Bill, I thought you would call me today about lunch.

- Yes, uh, well I got tied up. - Doing what?

Oh... things. I'm sorry.

(male announcer) 'Curtain going up'

We don't wanna miss the curtain.

- You don't mind, Olive? - Oh no, go on.

I'll stay and hear the show from out here.

- Hello. - Hello there.

Oh hello, Ken.

This is Sgt. Page, Mr. Bartlett.

How do you do?

Oh yes and Miss Lashbrooke.

I'm so happy to meet you, Mr. Bartlett.

Sally's told me so much about you, professionally.

I'm having a little trouble with tickets.

I'll see you later.

Did you get your tickets?

Yes. Thanks very much. I hear it's great.

I hope you enjoy it.

(male #1) 'Quiet. The show has started.'

By the way, I'm giving a little party later in the Satin Room.

Would you join us after the show?

Thanks. We will.

Yes. Thank you very much.

- 'Curtain opening.' - What's that again?

I got it from a ticket agency.

They're on the side at the very back.

Paid 17.60 apiece for 'em.

You'll have to wait till I see the manager.

- I'm sorry. - Have to wait.

Why do these things always have to happen to me?

[jazz music]

You know the show was swell, Sally. Thanks.

I don't know what Olive's gonna think about

going off and leaving them like this.

I didn't think her collar was so hot, did you?

I, uh, don't know but I don't think

I'd have turned down me for him.

Course, I may be a little prejudiced.

- Everything alright? - Yeah, sure.

You didn't mind coming out to Ken's party, did you?

No. Of course not. It's a good party.

Good evening and a good day.

Except, I didn't get to see much of you.

Me? Well, you've seen me steadily for the last 30 hours.

I have not.

I slept ten of them. Darn it.

Spent three alone this afternoon

looking for a hotel room for the night.

Sat beside you all evening in a theater

and right now I'm sharing you with a party of six.

Will you spend tomorrow with me?

- I'd love to. - Good.

[music continues]

What is it?

I'm seeing ghosts.

Who?

A girl.

She's the girl from Paris.

[applauding]

- Would you excuse me? - Certainly.

Sally, how've you been?

- I've been fine. - Really fine?

Well, I'm glad.

I was happy you called me.

I wanted to call you, but, I thought it better not to.

- Champagne? - Please.

- Goodnight. - Goodnight.

He seems like a nice guy.

Is that something serious?

- Oh no. I hardly know him. - Oh?

I thought perhaps you'd found what you were looking for.

No. Besides, that's all over. I'm not looking anymore.

Well, sometimes that's the best way to find it.

May I have this dance?

[slow jazz music]

Oh, Bill.

[music continues]

(man on radio) 'WOTC, New York.'

'We bring you an electrically transcribed program'

'of the latest dance rhythms.'

[phone ringing]

It is the telephone. I told you it was.

Wait a minute! You're not going to answer that.

- Why not? - You know who it is.

[ringing continues]

- Olive? - Sure.

I don't know why you're whispering

because she can't possibly hear you.

Here's your first lesson in self-control with the telephone.

Stay right here and let it ring.

[ringing continues]

It's no good, I can't stand it.

There, it's all over. It stopped.

I feel as if it had died.

And I killed it.

Bill, we left the radio on!

Must have been playing all by itself.

Now I suppose its feelings are hurt.

Yes. Of course.

Well, I'd better be getting along to my hotel room.

Won't you have a nightcap first?

Are... you going to have one?

I think I'll just have a glass of milk.

If you don't mind?

Why should I mind?

'Men do sometimes.'

I wish you'd stop thinking I'm "men."

As a matter of fact, I'll have a glass of milk.

Good. Would you like some cookies?

No, thanks.

You know, I like your friend Kenneth Bartlett.

- He is nice, isn't he? - Yeah.

He likes you too.

How do you know?

- He told me. - Oh.

Strange, my seeing that girl again after all this time.

- The one from Paris? - Yeah.

- How long since you'd seen her? - Oh, about seven years.

We were going to be married that summer.

I suppose I thought I was in love.

Do you believe in being in love?

Well, not unhappily in love.

I know what you mean.

I was in love with Kenneth Bartlett.

I thought perhaps you were.

Did you find out tonight that you were over it?

Yes.

It's funny how... how being in the same boat...

It's a good boat.

Sally...

You don't think that... my coming along had anything to do with...

helping to set you free, do you?

I don't know.

I think maybe it did.

I'm glad.

So am I.

[instrumental music]

What's the matter?

- We mustn't go on like this. - Why not?

- Because I've given it up. - What?

That... that sort of thing.

For Lent?

No. Permanently.

Oh, Sally, darling...

- I have. I'm sorry but I have. - Why have you?

I can't go on doing this with every man I meet.

- Do you? - I did.

No, no. I didn't really, but...

...well, I have to draw the line somewhere.

So you draw it at me?

Well, there's nothing personal about it. I-I do like you, but...

...but we mustn't go on like that.

I'm sorry.

- You want me to go? - Oh, no, no, no, no.

But maybe you'd rather.

You have every right to be mad at me.

I'm not mad.

I think you're absurd... but you're sweet.

I'm terribly sorry.

- Will I see you tomorrow? - If you still want to.

Of course I want to, all of tomorrow. What shall we do?

Would you like to come to breakfast?

Yes. Thanks. What time?

Why don't you call me when you wake?

Well, I might not waken.

I don't want to waste any of tomorrow.

I leave the call for 8:00.

Eight o' clock on Sunday morning when you're on Furlough?

Oh, that's awful.

Why don't you stay here? You can sleep as late

as you like and...

...that is, if you weren't too uncomfortable.

What sort of places do you think I've been sleeping in lately.

Of course it does waste your hotel room.

And disappoints the Pennsylvania Hotel.

But I think it can take it.

Well then... will you?

Sure. Thanks.

- Do you want to turn in now? - I should. It's almost 3:00.

This is where I came in.

Thank you.

Oh you haven't your bag. You'll want a toothbrush. I'll get it.

Why don't you get yourself to bed?

- You were up hours before me. - I'm alright.

You don't have to play hostess tonight.

I'll tidy up, empty the ashtrays.

- Go on. Go on. - Alright then. I won't be long.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[music continues]

(Sally) 'Bill. Bill.'

- Yes? - 'Come here a second.'

What is it?

My zip is stuck.

- Ah... let me see. - I pulled and pulled.

It's never done this before.

Oh, you're good and stuck.

It's a good thing I was here. You'd have to sleep in it.

You still may, of course.

Have you got a pair of pliers?

Uh... there's some tools under the sink.

(Sally) 'I never know what to do with them.'

'You know, this is one of my nightmares...'

'having this happen in the theater during a quick change.'

Ah, here it is.

- 'Find it?' - Found it.

Now let me see.

Stand still.

Take a deep breath and hold it. I'll try not to hurt too much.

Huh!

I'm sorry.

Guess I overdid it.

Thank you so much.

[instrumental music]

Don't... no.

Please don't.

(Bill) 'Sally.'

'Sally.'

[music continues]

Bathroom's all clear...

Bill.

Oh! This is silly.

[music continues]

(Sally) 'Bill. I said the bathroom's all clear.'

[door slamming]

Bill?

Where are you?

Bill?

I'm not staying, Sally.

Why not?

It's silly.

So... I'll see you tomorrow.

Were you ringing for the elevator?

- Did you ring, sir? - Oh... yes. Hold it please.

[dramatic music]

I'll ring again.

Sally.

I'm sorry for being such a fool.

Oh, Sally.

Sally, darling.

[phone ringing]

No, no.

You shouldn't be here.

She can't see me.

[ringing continues]

Will you stop worrying?

I love you, Sally.

Did you hear me?

Yes. I heard you, but...

But what?

- I don't want you to say that. - Why not?

You mustn't.

We must keep this gay.

Do you know something?

- What? - You talk too much.

[phone ringing]

[instrumental music]

[phone ringing]

Hello.

Oh, hello, Olive.

Well, you were out awfully late last night.

I called you until 3 o'clock.

What time did you get in?

Oh, um, a quarter past.

What'd you call up for?

Oh, we went out to dance with Ken and his party.

[chuckles]

Yes. We had a lovely time.

Where's Bill this morning, do you know?

What hotel?

Alright, I'll call you later, Sally.

Get me the Hotel Pennsylvania.

No, I don't know the number. Can't you look it up?

[whistling]

[phone ringing]

He doesn't answer.

I see.

I see.

Sixty third and Lexington.

[instrumental music]

[tires screeching]

Oh!

He's here now.

[music continues]

[doorbell buzzing]

Miss Sally Middleton?

Yes. Come in, won't you?

Is Olive Lashbrooke here?

Olive?

- Oh. Ha ha ha. - She isn't...?

...Well, in that case...

- Hello. - Hello.

Say, something smells mighty good.

It's the coffee.

I wish coffee tasted as good as it smells.

You know, if I were a woman I'd wear coffee for perfume.

I brought the Sunday paper so we could mess up the apartment.

Can't do without my Sunday funnies.

You know, this is all very pleasant, Sally... dear.

Our second breakfast together.

Regular old married couple.

You're very nice to have breakfast with, Sally.

So are you.

I never imagined Friday when I came here

that I'd have a weekend as nice as this.

Me too. I've had such miserable weekends here alone.

I don't think one ought ever to have Sunday breakfast alone.

I couldn't agree more completely.

[doorbell buzzing]

Olive.

- Oh, don't let her in! - Why?

- Let her think you're out. - She'll ask the elevator man.

- She shouldn't find me here. - Why not?

Breakfast together, she'll think things.

Well, uh, go into the bathroom.

[bell buzzing] No! No, the, the kitchen.

Here, take all that with you.

[buzzing continues]

[dramatic music]

[buzzing continues]

Bill, Bill, the bed!

Aah!

Olive.

I've been ringing, and ringing.

I thought I heard the buzzer.

I'm sorry. I was in the bathroom.

- What did you come up for? - I wanna talk to you.

Why did you and Bill avoid us last night?

We didn't. We just got caught up with Ken.

Are you and he on again?

Oh, no, no! We just met there.

You went out dancing afterward. What do you think we did?

What?

Sat up playing gin rummy until 4 o'clock.

When he practically passed out from Cuba Libres.

He's only just discovered gin rummy.

That's the kind of a guy he is.

- Huh! - What's the matter?

Uh! Nothing, why?

The way you jumped.

- I just remembered something. - What?

Ha ha! It's nothing important.

Say, are those the morning papers?

Yes. Why?

I'd like to look at the dramatic section.

- Do you mind? - No. Not at all.

I'm dying to see what they say about Virginia's play.

You know I was up for that part.

Yes. I remember.

(Olive) 'Oh, here it is.'

[Olive laughing]

- How awful. - What?

(Olive) 'Oh, poor Virginia.'

Oh, she couldn't have been that bad.

Listen, isn't that the telephone?

I don't hear anything.

Oh, I think it was.

I just better go and see.

[instrumental music]

Hello?

Hello?

Uh! Guess it wasn't.

I must've been mistaken.

Oh!

(Olive) 'You and Bill have been seeing a lot of each other.'

I don't think he knows many people in New York and...

'And you thought you'd be kind to him.'

Wasn't a question of being kind to him.

He's very nice.

(Sally) 'Very nice indeed.'

(Olive) 'Yes, I know. I introduced him to you, remember?'

[Olive sniffing]

Why do I smell something burning?

(Sally) 'Ah! I must've left something in the oven.'

'I better go and see.'

- Do you need any help? - No, thank you!

(Olive) 'What are you doing? Fixing breakfast?'

'What's the matter with the door?'

- It's okay. I'll be right out. - What's going on in there?

(Olive) 'What is the matter with this door?'

- Oh! It sticks. - What was burning?

Uh, just some eggs I was cooking for breakfast.

I wanted to have breakfast with Bill but I couldn't reach him.

I think I'll try again now. Do you mind?

- 'Course not. - Come on and talk to me.

Where's the telephone book?

[both screaming]

What is it?

- It's underneath, on the floor. - What?

- The telephone book. - Oh, for heaven's sakes.

You certainly are nervous this morning.

I'm sorry.

[instrumental music]

How'd you like the show last night?

Oh, I thought it was lovely.

I thought it stank.

Why?

I don't know why, I just did.

If I tell you a piece of fish stinks

you don't ask me why, do you?

I'd like to speak to Sergeant Page please.

Sergeant William Page. Okay.

What have you done with your commander friend?

He had to go call on his grandmother in Gramercy Park.

We're meeting for lunch. What is it?

He isn't? Thank you.

Still not in.

I guess he's gone out.

Ha, ha, ha! Aren't you smart?

Olive?

Don't be that way. What's the matter?

The matter is, I don't like the way you've acted about Bill.

What was I to do? Leave him alone?

That wasn't your business. Bill was my gink.

Well, he's not anymore.

You know...

...I'm a fool. That's what's the matter with me...

Trusting everybody, gullible Gertie.

You, who were so worried, gotta give it all up.

Well, I meant that.

Bill came and you couldn't keep your hands off him.

Olive, I think you'd better leave.

Oh, I'll go fast enough. Only before I...

[phone ringing]

Now, I hear the telephone.

[ringing continues]

Hello?

Where are you? But how did you...

I slipped out while you were telephoning.

Now how about my dropping by for an innocent call?

Hey, by the way what happened to my cap?

I've got it.

Yes, yes. I will.

Guess who's here, Olive.

Is that Bill? I want to talk to him.

She wants to talk to you.

Yes as soon as you like.

Just a minute, here's Olive.

Bill darling, what are you doing?

How soon? Don't make it any later than that, I have to run.

I'll see you. Bye now.

I'll just stay and say "hello."

Isn't it almost time for your lunch date?

He can wait.

Well, let's go into the other room then.

- Huh! - Now what?

Just the thing I remembered in there

something I have to give to the elevator man.

You go on. I'll be right there.

[dramatic music]

Uh, the Ladies' Journal for the elevator man.

What does the elevator man want with the Ladies' Journal?

For his wife.

[music continues]

You're looking very pleased with yourself about something.

No, no. I'm just happy.

Sally...

...you wouldn't be going getting silly

and sentimental over Bill, would you?

Because if you do you'll lose him

even faster than you lost Kenneth Bartlett.

I have no intention of getting sentimental.

No, darling. No intention.

But you're the kind who can't sew a button on for a man

without thinking it's for life.

And I know Bill can be very winning when he wants to be.

But he's told me time after time

he has no place for mush or sentiment

'in his scheme of things.'

As I've told you before, neither have I anymore.

So that's fine.

[bell buzzing]

- Oh, that's Bill. - He got here quick.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello, Olive. - Hello, Bill.

Thought I'd see if you might have some lunch with me.

I didn't have breakfast except coffee and orange juice. You?

No, I haven't.

Well, if you haven't a date then...

Thanks. I'd like to.

[telephone ringing]

Oh, excuse me.

Well, I've got to run.

I'll just wait till Sally gets back.

Oh! What kind of time have you been having?

Not an awful lot of fun.

When do you have to get back tonight?

About 10 o'clock.

Oh, well, Ned's train leaves at 4:00.

I wonder could we dine together?

I'm afraid I have a dinner date.

Oh, that's too bad.

How about a cocktail?

- I'm afraid that's out too. - Oh, I'm sorry.

- I have to go out. - Out? Where?

That was the stage manager calling.

I forgot to tell you, I have a job in the Atherton play.

They let Myra Foley out and sent for me yesterday.

Why that's almost a star part.

- I know. - And you forgot to mention it?

Well, I hope you enjoy acting with that middle aged wolf

with the dyed gold hair.

He's very nice. And it's not dyed. Is it?

I've always heard it was.

Well, I have to go rehearse with him right away.

He is the star, so I couldn't say no.

- Can I take you? - Alright.

- I'll just be a minute. - Sally's sweet. Isn't she?

Yeah. She certainly is.

Although acting with Henry Atherton

I'm afraid, she's headed for trouble.

Oh, I don't know. Sally should be able to take care of herself.

Oh, sure, sure. Only she says he is the star, so...

He's had a lot of success with women you know.

I guess it's his bad reputation.

That's always kind of intriguing.

Yes.

Still it is a great chance for Sally.

Bill, you'll inform when you're coming to town again, won't you?

I won't let anything interfere.

Olive, I'm afraid I don't play around with married women.

What? Oh, well, that's all over.

We talked the whole thing out and I'm not seeing him again.

You're divorcing him?

Well, yes.

Oh. Do you think that looks well, divorcing a serviceman?

What do you mean?

Well, it isn't very patriotic.

Just what are you trying to say?

Just very tactfully and with no hard feelings

that I think we'd better leave things as they are.

Well, I bought that alright, I guess.

- Goodbye, Bill. And good luck. - Thanks, Olive.

- Say goodbye to Sally for me. - 'Yes, I will.'

I'm sure she's in for quite an experience with Henry Atherton.

Oh, by the way, did Sally tell you anything about Ned?

No, but I met him last night, remember?

And Olive, you never would've married that.

Not in a million years.

Now if a woman said that

you know what they'd call her, don't you?

[door slams]

- Has she gone? - Yeah. She's gone.

I'm afraid that's the end of a beautiful friendship.

Where's the rehearsal?

At Atherton's apartment. It's on 90th Street.

Is that usual? Rehearsing in an actors apartment?

I guess so, if they're stars.

Sally, chuck the rehearsal and spend the day with me.

I wanna talk to you about so many things.

There's nothing to talk about.

We've had a lovely time and...

...we don't want to get mushy or sentimental about it.

Do we?

No. I guess not.

[instrumental music]

(Bill) The rain is over. A winter is past.

And the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.

I love you, Sally.

(Sally) I don't want you to say that. You mustn't.

You must keep this gay.

[instrumental music]

(Bill) Oh, Sally, I want to talk to you about so many things.

(Sally) We've had a lovely time and...

...we don't want to get mushy or sentimental about it.

Do we?

(Bill) I don't believe in being unhappily in love.

And I'm not taking chances.

Is Sergeant Page upstairs, Sam?

Yes, ma'am.

[instrumental music]

- Hi. - Hi.

What's all this?

I thought we'd have dinner at home tonight.

But where did all these flowers come from?

You said you like spring flowers

and the streets were full of them.

Bill, you shouldn't.

Oh, but they're beautiful.

Would you like a drink?

Champagne. Where did you get that?

Found it.

Oh, Bill, this is very nice.

- How was the rehearsal? - Oh, it was exciting.

And Henry Atherton?

He was good. But Olive was right.

It is... dyed.

- Thank you. - Let's drink to the spring.

The spring.

Can we make it our spring?

What do you mean?

You're not the kind of girl who falls in love lightly...

...or are you?

I wanna be.

No, no, I don't really but...

...if I'm going to be in love it's gotta be kept light.

Are you afraid of getting hurt?

Maybe.

Because of your experience with Kenneth Bartlett?

I wouldn't spurn your love if you showed it.

Listen, Sally...

...I'm in love with you.

Oh, I haven't gone so far I can't turn back.

Remember I told you before that

I didn't believe in being unhappily in love

and I'm not going to be.

You're afraid of being hurt. Well, so am I. Bitterly afraid.

What do you want?

I want you to let yourself love me...

...if you can.

Oh, Bill.

I'm not asking such a great deal.

I want you to marry me, Sally.

But we won't talk of that now.

I want you to love me terribly.

I won't even ask that of you yet.

I do love you. I love you terribly.

That's what's so awful.

Shh!

You said all I want to hear.

Now, you drink up your drink before it gets too warm.

But I'll get tight.

I haven't had any food.

Not all day?

You must have some dinner. Come on, sit down.

But it'll take a little while to fix.

No, it won't. It's all fixed.

They're bringing it up from the place next door.

Our place.

You pour the champagne. First course is in the ice box.

I'll get it.

[instrumental music]

[speaking in French]

Oh, Bill.

- This is heaven. - Isn't it?

[music continues]

[instrumental music]