An American in Paris Page #3

- Death.

- Look what I found.

- What a pleasant surprise!

- Jack, say hello to Milo.

- Hello, Milo.

This is Jerry Mulligan.

Jerry, the Jansens.

How do you do?

Isn't this the chap you

told me about at lunch?

Waiter, two more glasses, please.

Milo says you're quite wonderful.

I'd love to see

some of your pictures.

I'm having a private showing

tomorrow on a corner in Montmartre.

You paint?

So do we. Jack and I.

We work together.

Well, that's cozy.

Dance, you two.

I want to talk to Milo.

Come on, Jack.

Have fun.

There's a special doll over there.

Do you know who she is?

No. But she is lovely,

isn't she?

She sure is.

I'm very anxious

for you to see Jerry's work.

If you like it, you can get

him a mention on the art page.

Nothing to it.

- Lise.

- What?

Her name is Lise.

Let's dance.

We haven't for years.

Excuse me, Jerry.

You're going to have trouble

with that one.

No, I'm not.

He's just not housebroken yet.

When will you stop involving

yourself with young artists?

It never works.

If they're no good, you're ashamed.

If they are, they get too independent.

Just dance, Tommy, please.

All right. But I warn you,

he'll be out in four months...

...just like the composer

and the sculptor.

Lise! I didn't

see you sitting here!

What a pleasant surprise!

My wife and I were talking...

...and were wondering

what happened to her.

Let's go around the floor

for old time's sake. Do you mind?

You're certainly not

without your nerve!

Don't get angry.

This was perfectly harmless.

I haven't been able to take

my eyes off you since I walked in.

I only let you do this because

I didn't want a disturbance.

And I don't have a wife.

I threw that in to

make it look respectable.

That was very considerate.

Please, I would like to

return to my table.

In a minute.

I revise my estimate.

Make that two months.

This is the first time

I've done anything like this.

At least as a civilian.

I just had to meet you.

I don't know what type of girl

you think I am, but I'm not!

And now I would like

to return to my friends.

I thought you were bored with them.

You sure looked it.

You should see me now.

The music has stopped.

The elements are against me.

It was swell seeing you again.

I'll tell Elaine to call you.

What was your phone number?

It slipped my mind

the moment you said it.

Opera 2-5-7-4.

No, Lise. 2-4-7-5.

Thank you.

Good night.

Well, I'm tired.

Good night.

Good night, darling.

I'll call you.

Say good night to Milo.

- Good night, Milo.

- Good night, Jack.

Don't I owe you something

for the wine?

Forget it. You do it next time.

If there is one.

Good night.

Good night.

- That was fun, wasn't it?

- Was it?

That's a fascinating place.

I'd like to hang around

and paint it.

I can imagine

all the work you'll get done.

You've already painted

a Montmartre dive...

...and it wasn't successful.

- Wait a minute.

Don't tell me how

and what to paint.

I didn't like

your exhibition tonight!

I thought you were very rude.

Rude? I didn't mean

to be. I'm sorry.

Picking up stray women

is your own affair...

...but don't do it with me.

Is that clear?

That's clear. That's very clear.

Stop the car.

Sensitive artists!

You're touchy about yourself...

...but oblivious of others.

You don't understand

how they feel.

It's been fun.

Sorry you're stuck

with the pictures.

- I still like the pictures.

- Thanks a lot.

Jerry Mulligan.

I met you at the Caf Flodair

last night. Remember?

You!

Yeah, me.

It's a beautiful day and I thought

I could drop by and...

Well, now, one moment, Mr. Mooligan.

Mulligan.

Last night you were an annoyance.

But today you're growing

into a nuisance.

Now please leave me alone and don't

call me again, ever.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Would you care for...

No, thanks.

I've had my breakfast already.

I've been up for hours...

...working, I might add, for you.

Do you know Jules Parmentier,

the art dealer?

I know of him.

He came to the hotel

and had coffee this morning.

I showed him your pictures.

He was very impressed.

He thought you

had great individuality.

He thought they were fresh.

- That's wonderful.

- Not only that...

...but he wants to talk

about your show.

- That's a long way off.

- Maybe not such a long way.

I don't have near enough

for an exhibition.

- What I do have, I'm not sure...

- That's not important.

Then I went to the Marais Galleries

and talked to Louis Dufond.

He's a very old friend of mine.

He's coming tomorrow

to see your pictures.

You don't waste any time, do you?

I hope not.

Come with me and we'll

talk about it over lunch?

I've something to do

this morning...

...but I could meet you.

How about the Restaurant Paul

on the Avenue de la Paix?

I'll see you there at one.

I'm sorry about that

little tiff last night.

I was tired I guess.

Forget it.

- I did.

- You did? That's not very nice of you.

See you at one.

Very nice for a summer perfume.

This is a little heavy.

I'll show you something else.

What's that one on the right?

- This one?

- No, the other.

This is very nice.

It's called...

It's called Escapade.

There's a saleslady free at the

other end of the shop, "monsieur".

Thank you, but what I want

is at this end.

I don't know which to choose.

They're both lovely.

I wish my husband were here.

He's so fussy about the way I smell.

Why don't you bring him later

and decide then?

That's an excellent idea.

He's in Milwaukee.

Dear, oh, dear.

I hate decisions.

I always get a rash if I

have to decide something.

Let me help you.

I'd have the man's point of view.

Yes, that's a good idea. Here.

See which one you like.

Not bad.

This is it.

"Nuit d'Amour." Night of Love.

- No contest, lady.

- Really?

Wear that and the Frenchmen will

never let you go back to Milwaukee.

I'll take it.

Would you send it to my hotel,

collect?

I'm Mrs. Edna Mae Benstrom.

I'm at the Granville.

Here's my card.

Thank you.

I think I'll put a little on.

It is good, isn't it?

You'll need protection.

I hope so.

You've been very kind.

Thank you.

Thank you both. Good day.

Good day.

Now, "monsieur", what

can I do for you?

You know what you can do

for me. Go out with me.

How do you know I'm not married?

That finger on your left

hand is awfully naked.

It's a pity you don't have as much

charm as persistence.

I do. You've only seen

my aggressive side.

I have a lighter side.

I'm loaded with charm.

I go to parties, put on hats

and do funny things.

You see? What do you say?

Come on.

All right. You win.

You can take me for lunch.

I can't. How about dinner?

No. That's not possible.

You have a date?

What about after dinner?

Say, nine o'clock?

I guess it would be all right.

- I'll pick you up.

- No. I'll meet you somewhere.

Do you know the Caf Bel-Ami?

By the bridge?

- I'll see you there at nine.

- Fine.

There is no happier man in Paris

than "Monsieur" Mulligan.

At this moment.

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