Blondie of the Follies Page #6

I'm not in love with Lurlene. You know

what we were talking about last night.

A certain kind of girls.

- I won't hear a word against Lurlene.

I wouldn't say a word against Lurlene.

It would be silly.

- Silly, when she loves you

the way she does? - I admit I'm wrong.

- What good does that do her?

- None.

I was just hoping it might help me

clear myself with you.

- You're different.

- How am I different?

I've been thinking about it all day.

You see, I only have one feeling for you.

A feeling of respect and affection...

You're tired of Lurlene. And I'm just new.

- That's not true.

- She's my friend.

- She's also my friend.

I know that and so does everybody else.

- All right then.

- All right then.

- Now what?

- Oh, go away.

Break! What's the idea?

Goodbye. Remember what I told you.

Hi, Lurlene.

- And you promised.

- I won't see him again.

Tell me something.

If we really were washed up,

would you like him for yourself?

Oh Lurlene, don't be silly.

Come on, you can tell me.

I don't know!

We're pals.

Come on, you can tell me.

- I tell you I don't know.

I won't get sore. Come on, tell me.

I guess I might.

- You might?

- Yes.

You might?

You might?

- Jim just the same, was he abroad?

- I'm going home.

- Why home?

- I'm tired.

Look here, you weren't very friendly just now.

You won't get anywhere

with little Miss McClune.

I'll promise you that. Good night.

Please.

We'd like this room if you don't mind.

- Steward, steward.

- Yes, Madame.

Can't you bring a boat or something?

I'm leaving for the shore.

Yes, Ma'am.

- Oh, steward.

- Yes, Madame.

- Are you discreet?

- No, I'm English, Madame.

Oh, no. I mean...

Can you keep your trap shut about this?

- Yes, Madame.

And can't you find some women's doodads

or something that we can wear?

Ladies bathing suits only, Madame.

There's a boat leaving now, Madame.

Thank you.

Thank you for the loan of the dress,

Lurlene, and for everything else too.

If I hadn't gone home on Mother's Day,

I wouldn't have you on my hands now.

I should have known better.

I'm not on your hands.

- I'm being blamed for everything.

- For what?

For getting you in this racket.

For leading the precious white lamb astray.

What kind of a line did you

give him anyway?

I didn't give him any line.

But he warned me.

- Yes, against me.

- Oh no, he was grand about you.

- Grand about me? Grand? Grand?

I know how you feel. Because

I know how I feel too.

You don't have to tell me how you feel.

Didn't I see you? And you promised.

I'll never see him again. Never never.

Why not? Why not?

He's lots of money.

He got you in the show.

Why not?

- Because I promised you and...

Because he belongs to you.

Why don't you go home and forget it?

I can't forget it.

Be good enough to go home anyway.

I'm through with you for keeps.

OK.

Well, go home!

Say, who are you ordering about? Maybe I don't

want to go home. Maybe I like it here.

Everyone's laughing at you.

You don't know what it's all about.

Go back to the store.

You don't belong here.

- Maybe.

- Good night then.

If you could only see yourself!

Trying to be something you're not.

- Get out!

- I won't get out.

You'll see if I don't know

what it's all about.

I'll keep my promise to you about Larry.

But there are plenty of other men.

And I'm going in for a big time, kiddie!

- Oh, yes?

- Yes!

Excuse me now, please.

Miss Lurlene Calabash.

But I've an engagement on the poop deck

of this palace of the sea.

With its owner, Mr. Murchenson.

- Cut it out, cut it out!

I won't cut it out. You watch my smoke!

Got a match?

- She's charming, Murchenson!

- I like blondes.

I want you to take these up to

my mother. But be careful not to break them.

And this note too. You can take

them around the park if they want to go.

I shan't need you until theater time.

- Is Miss McClune in?

- Yes, sir. Won't you come in?

Miss McClune will be here, sir.

- Thank you.

Hello.

- Hello, Larry.

- I got your wire so I came.

- That was nice of you.

Gee, that's uh...

- Charming.

- Thanks. Won't you sit down?

Not there. Here.

Here?

- Yes.

- Yes, ma'am.

Will you have tea or a drink?

- I think it had better be tea.

- Oh yes, tea. Tea.

I've been reading about

your polo on Sunday.

- Oh?

- Yes. Oh, Larry, I've someone coming.

So if you don't mind being bored with me...

I won't say what I have to say until they come.

Oh. OK.

By any chance,

have you an evening paper?

Certainly. Evening paper, please.

It's been three months now.

- Since what?

- Since we've spoken to each other.

Oh yes, that party on the yacht.

I remember.

I haven't spoken to Lurlene since then.

Neither have I.

I don't hold any grudge against her.

I shouldn't think you would.

You should feel very grateful to her.

After all, she introduced you

to the larger life.

I am grateful to her.

Well, that's that.

The market's gone all to blazes.

It's good for the bears though.

I sold short today.

You're well advised.

I am.

Getting wiser.

I always have been wise.

Yes, I think you have.

- Sugar?

- One.

- Cream?

- No, thank you.

Toast?

- Cinnamon?

- I think so.

You think so? I can smell it

all the way from here.

The customer's always right.

Not always.

What's on your mind?

I haven't got much time.

I'm boring you.

You couldn't bore me.

Situations bore me though.

I'm getting so I distrust everything

and everybody.

It's old age creeping up on me I guess.

- You look very well.

- So do you.

It isn't fair for one person

to have all that charm.

How does it feel to be a success?

Success?

Miss McClune wears this,

Miss McClune smokes that.

I've been reading about you.

You're laughing at me.

Wouldn't want me to cry over you,

would you?

You couldn't cry over anyone.

Even if you tried.

You mean I'm not sincere?

No.

I was sincere with you.

And you know it.

- And now?

- Now's another day, isn't it?

- Yes. Funny, isn't it?

- Very funny. That's why I'm laughing.

It will be a lucky girl

who gets you seriously.

The lady who did get me seriously

turned out to be very lucky.

And who is that?

Well, if this isn't a palace of luck

in a circus,

I don't know what is.

Step up, boys and girls,

and take your chance on the bigger life.

Stop!

Stop it.

I'm sorry.

Wait!

Don't go. I asked her to come.

I'm sorry. Pardon me.

Lurlene!

Please come in. - What for?

- I want you to.

All right.

Just in time, Larry.

I told you to throw that thing away

six months ago.

No. You gave it to me.

There.

Thanks.

I hope I'm not disturbing anything.

Looks like old home week.

Won't you sit down? Larry has to hurry.

Now that I'm here, it's a wonder he

doesn't jump right through the window.

I'm saving that till the market

reaches the bottom.

Your eyes are just a little bit...

watery, aren't they?

- I've been worried.

- Yes.

You look it.

I felt I was the cause of

breaking you and Larry up and...

Well?

We haven't spoken to each other,

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