Beauty and the Boss Page #7

That nice little secretary of yours.

I can't see anything funny about it.

No? I think it's rather clever.

That cat should be discharged.

You will discharge her, won't you?

I'll think about it. But don't

let's talk business now.

Baron .. I've been so lonesome for you.

Waiting there alone in

my room all evening.

Have you? I'm sorry.

A lot of business came up.

What kind of business?

Oh .. just business.

I could have gone out with

a dozen men tonight.

Oh, we Viennese mustn't be selfish.

We must show the Parisians.

How charming our women are.

Can't you see?

I'm hanging over your

head like a ripe peach.

If you'd only give the

tree a little shake.

You're very charming.

Very.

Am I?

I know I'm nothing much

out of the ordinary.

A little bit pretty.

A little bit wise.

A little bit willing.

A little bit absent minded.

Are you absent-minded tonight?

Oh, very.

What would you do if a

thief crept into your room?

Would you call for help?

I don't need any help.

Why don't you ask me what I'd

do if a Bank President tiptoed in?

I'd rather be surprised.

Enough. Perhaps you'd better go.

Paul and the Count aren't back.

And it might not be wise for them

to find you here at this hour.

Because of my reputation?

Exactly.

Well, it's dear of you to

pretend I have a reputation.

Is it goodnight,

or shall I see you later?

A little girl shouldn't

ask so many questions.

Don't forget.

I never forget ..

Anything I want to remember.

Oh.

You are forgetting. Your flowers.

I want to thank you

for a very nice trip.

Our service, Monsieur.

Hey, what are you doing?

Walking a tightrope.

But there isn't any tightrope there.

That's alright. I can do

it better without one.

Well, I'm open for a

discussion on any subject.

You look as though

you've had a good time.

Oh, I had a brilliant time, Excellency.

It cost me a pretty penny, though.

Let's see. For supper I

spent 50 francs, 60 centimes.

Champagne, 300 francs.

50 francs? Oh for diversions, 50 francs.

In the morning you'll be lamenting

what the evening cost you.

So I'll remind you that

this evening was on me.

Oh, I hadn't forgotten

that for a minute.

Oh Excellency, if a young lady by the

name of "Kitty" calls, say I'm not in.

Well. What have you been doing?

Where is Susie?

She ran away.

Ran away?

Yes. We were all so gay

and so mad and so young.

What happened?

We were running about in the Boire.

Susie jumped into an open

cabriolet and drove like fury.

Paul and I chased her, but .. I gave up.

Well, did he catch her?

I don't know.

Is Susie here?

No. Isn't she with you?

No, I couldn't catch her. Good heavens,

I thought she'd be here.

This is terrible.

You've got to find her.

Yes, of course. I'm in love with her.

You can't be in love with her.

I forbid it. What?

Now get out of here

and find her. Both of you.

Each take a taxi and drive through

the Boire from different entrances.

I'm not going to take any

taxi. I'm going to bed.

I hold you both responsible for her.

Of all the cruel tricks.

[ Telephone ]

Hello.

Is that Susie?

No, it isn't Susie. And you

are just losing time. Get out.

Hello.

But Baron .. I can't sleep.

Count sheep.

What?

Then count goats!

[ Telephone ]

Hello.

Hello .. is that you, Baron?

Why Susie, where have you been?

I've been here since

one o'clock, in my room.

Just thinking.

Why didn't you tell me you were back?

I went to your door. I almost knocked.

Well, why didn't you?

Then I thought twice. I went to my room

to write to my mother but I couldn't.

My brain was reeling.

Do you know, I think that Paris

has gone a little to my head.

To mine, too.

How do you feel now, Susie?

Dizzy, excited wonderful.

Perhaps the champagne helps.

But it is you who are to blame.

I ..?

You set me loose and took away my cuffs.

You suddenly tore down the wall and I ..

I was free. It was

marvelous in The Boire.

The moon was shining and all around

us was dark and mysterious.

If you only knew what

goes on in The Boire.

The lovers with their whispering and

their kisses. I couldn't listen to them.

I had to get back here.

So, tonight you thought of love.

Perhaps for the first time.

Is that it, little mouse?

Until now, I've only

known the hunger for food.

The delicatessen window

held all I wanted.

But now I'm well fed and I'm still

unsatisfied. So I know that I ..

I really have nothing.

What do you want, Susie?

Something beautiful. Something I

can see through the window of life.

At first I thought I only wanted

to look on, but that isn't enough.

I want to be in it, of it.

Go on, little mouse.

I want beautiful clothes

and shining automobiles.

Love. I want to be filled

to the brim with living.

What's happened to you?

I don't know what has happened to me.

It's such a mysterious, sweet feeling.

It intoxicates me.

But it isn't the champagne now.

You're finally awake, Susie.

You see ahead of you a new world.

A world full of unexpected joys.

Yes .. yes.

It needs only step.

One word .. one kiss.

One word .. one kiss.

Susie, I ..

How long have you been

employed at the bank?

Six weeks.

Your salary each week?

Since you raised it, 75 Kroner.

Tomorrow morning I should

like you to return to Vienna.

Vienna?

To report to the chief of the

personnel department

He will give you six months

salary and you a notice ..

To formally end your employment with us.

But why? Have I not fulfilled the

position to your satisfaction?

Perfectly, and I fully

appreciate your services.

What are you doing there?

I was taking an inventory.

Indeed.

Nothing missing. It's all marked out.

I used up 5 pencils, 9 erasers,

900 sheets of copy paper.

That is not at all necessary.

I'm sure everything is in order.

I hope I haven't forgot

anything. Oh, my cuffs.

Someone has crushed them.

I did. So they couldn't be worn again.

I see. I'll take them anyway

Goodbye, Excellency.

There's no train to Vienna at this hour.

I won't stay here any longer.

If I did, I might ask you why

you've done this to me.

Before you go, would you

do something for me?

I'm asking it, just a favor.

Whatever you say.

I want to dictate a message,

A very important one.

Would that be asking too much?

I'd be glad to do it.

Ready?

Ready. Yes, sir.

Tell my pilot to have the plane ready.

For me and the Baroness, Von Ullrich.

Baroness Von Ullrich.

Whose marriage takes place this

morning in Paris. At the City Hall.

And please see that the

message is delivered at once.

Yes, sir.

May I go now?

Yes, you may go now.

Oh, Miss Sachs.

Won't you sit down?

Would you like liqueur?

Or perhaps a cigarette?

A cigarette? You know I don't smoke.

I know my secretary

Miss Sachs didn't smoke.

But you are not working for me now,

so I can treat you quite differently.

I can talk to you as one talks

to a pretty, charming girl.

Who is not in his employ.

Well, I ..

I might sit down for a moment.

Do you know you have

lovely feet and ankles?

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