Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Page #3

From Charlie?

Oh, so-so.

No genius, but not

too stupid, either.

[Whistling]

What'll you have?

Do you have

any suggestions

How I might go about

meeting Miss Moore?

The artists don't date

with the customers.

But the artists

eat in the joint across the street.

Scotch and soda,

please.

[Inserts coin]

[Big band music plays]

Oh, I--

Drunken crumb!

I'm terribly

sorry.

Having a good time?

Uh--uh, really,

I'm sorry.

I--I was only

trying to help.

Who, you or me?

Well, uh,

could I pay

For the damage

I've done?

Well, that's the least

you can do.

This is very

embarrassing.

I don't seem to have

much money with me.

Huh! Wouldn't you know?

Ah-choo!

I'm sorry.

Well, could I get

in touch with you?

You've touched

enough already.

I apologize

for the trouble I've caused you.

I think

he's a doll.

Crumb.

Gray tweed looks

particularly well on you, sir.

Well, that's fine.

I'll take it.

How much is it?

That'll be 39.50.

I'll just wear it.

There you are.

Thank you, sir.

I'll have your change and receipt in a moment.

O.K.

Wait a minute.

Why don't you get

yourself in the picture?

In the mirror.

That's a good idea.

This ought to be

about right.

Can you direct me

to Miss Dolly Moore's room, please?

Room 2.

Thank you.

[Burlesque music plays]

[Man]

all right, girls, on you go.

Hi.

I'll be back

in a couple of minutes.

I'm looking

for Dolly Moore.

Oh.

You again.

Get lost.

Why, I hate

to bother you,

But I told you

last night

I want to pay you

for that outfit I ruined.

[Spits]

So, uh, if you'd tell me

how much it costs...

Well, I don't remember,

But it was a very

expensive outfit, of course.

Of course.

Would, uh...

Say, 100 cover it?

Well, it, uh,

probably cost more,

But I'm not greedy

like some girls.

I'm, uh, sorry

I lost my temper, but, uh...

My performances

are very tiring.

I can imagine.

Just to show

there are no hard feelings,

Would you let me

buy you dinner?

Well--I mean,

I don't usually...

I understand.

Have you ever been

to the continental?

Hey.

I hear that's

a real classy place.

It's very nice.

Would you like

to go there tomorrow night

After you're

through work?

Say, you're all right.

So are you, Dolly,

And I'll pick you up

after the show tomorrow.

Good night.

Goodbye.

Cheers.

Hello, darling.

Hello.

Darling, you look

absolutely wonderful.

Oh, you've been

neglecting me,

So I want to show you

What you've

been missing.

What can I

fix you to drink?

Oh...sherry?

How's the book

progressing?

Oh, it's coming along,

But there's an awful lot

of research involved.

Well, I'll try to

take your mind off it.

What would you like

to do after dinner?

I know what

I'd like to do,

But unfortunately,

I've got to get back to work.

You asked me

to write fast, remember?

Oh, I wish

it were finished.

So do I, darling.

I don't enjoy this

any more than you.

Do you

believe that, father?

I would hate

to think

He was having

a good time.

[Band playing]

Hello.

Well, hi.

All right if I wait

in here for Dolly?

If you're in a hurry,

I'm ready to leave.

Thanks

for the offer.

Anytime.

Cigarette?

No, thanks.

What's this?

Body makeup.

Do you all use

the same kind?

Mm-hmm. Why?

I just wondered.

Did Patty Gray

use this kind?

Yeah. Did you

know Patty?

No. I was just

curious about it.

Her hair wasn't

the same color as yours and Dolly's.

How do you know

it wasn't?

Her picture was

all over the papers.

A lot of good

the publicity does her now.

[Band finishes]

[Crowd applauds]

Give me a hand,

will you, honey?

Sure.

Have more trouble getting into this

Than getting out

of it, huh?

Ain't it the truth?

Hello, Dolly.

You two having

a good time?

I was just entertaining him

while you were gone.

I can do my own

entertaining.

Can't I?

Quote, "a rising young

author, whose initials are Tom Garrett,

"Has been seen lately

in several spots with a dazzling blonde.

"They were

at the continental the other night.

"We wonder what

Susan Spencer thinks about this." Unquote.

Is this your idea

of research?

It's nothing for you

to get upset about, believe me.

Oh, no. It's

perfectly natural

For you to be

celebrating our engagement

With a dazzling blonde.

Did you two

have a good time?

I'm trying

to write a book.

About...women?

Well, actually,

that is part of my work.

Oh, Tom,

I'm hardly a prude,

And I think I'm

reasonably modern.

If you're giving

your ego a workout having a fling--

Hmm--Have fun,

but dishonesty?

Not with me.

Susan, this is

something I have to do.

All right.

Give me one good

reason why.

Why--

I can't

explain it now,

But you'll

understand later.

Just trust me.

You were on page four

three weeks ago,

And you're

on page four now.

You're not

a slow writer.

You just don't write.

Susan, you've got

to listen to me.

There's a point

to all this.

Oh, and I've just

gotten it.

You're obviously

distracted enough without me,

So I'll make things

easy for you.

You wanted

a postponement?

Oh, dear boy,

You've got one.

She was pretty sore.

It was no fit of temper.

She means it.

I know.

What could I do?

We agreed

not to tell her about this.

True, but I don't

want to see

Your happiness

or hers jeopardized.

Neither do I.

I think

it'll be all right

When we tell her

what we're doing.

You're sure

this is where they found her?

Oh, yes.

There were enough

pictures of it

In the newspapers.

They found the girl's body

down there.

I hope the police

find this.

I'm sentimental about it.

Can you get the date

of the newspaper in?

If I get close enough.

Well, let's see...

They ought to find it

in there.

When are we going

to start to work on the car?

Tonight, after I have

dinner with Dolly.

Has she seen you in the

coat and the hat yet?

She will tonight.

There you are.

Pretty good.

Thanks for dinner.

Sorry I don't have more time.

How about later?

It's a nice night.

We could go

for a drive.

Sounds great.

Hey, you two,

break it up.

We're going

to be late.

O.K., you run along.

I'll pick you up later.

Good night, Terri.

Night.

Want a candy?

Uh-uh.

[Car door closes]

[Engine starts]

Hey, Terri,

Quit digging

the scenery.

I thought

we were late.

How much do you know

about that guy?

He's the best score

I've made in a long time.

Maybe--

Maybe you shouldn't

get so...

So chummy with him.

Yeah, and give you

a chance to move in?

No kidding.

Maybe you ought to be

a little more careful.

Remember what happened

to Patty.

Oh, come on!

Notice what

he was wearing?

Gray tweed topcoat...

Brown hat,

And how about

that new black car he drives?

Ah, your head's

drafty.

This guy's got

a lot of class.

If he's got so much class,

what's he doing with you?

There's something

wrong with me?

Oh, I don't mean it

like that, Dolly.

No?

Aw, honey, you

figure it out.

A guy shows up

out of nowhere,

Goes on the make.

With his looks

and his dough,

What's he

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