Circus World Page #6

so I can become his partner.

Using you to blackmail him.

He's a flathead!

You could have told him

he was talking crazy.

I didnt have much chance.

But I'm going to...

Do you have to leave now?

Im telling him I wouldnt be his partner

even he begged me!

And the only part I want is

Toni Alfredo.

- Do you have to tell him now?

- Yes, you coming?

Sure.

Wait a minute!

Now what are you doing?

For good luck on a journey.

You're going to need some.

- Now?

- Now.

Well! Back together again, eh?

Glad to see you two've made up.

Happy faces,

that's what we need in the circus.

How you doing with your

trapeze, honey?

I'm doing fine everywhere.

Well, don't waste it on me.

Him!

Now go back to your secret

hiding place nobody knows about

- Thank you, Goliath.

- Any time, Miss Margot.

Good morning.

You do those turns just beautifully.

I thought I was rather stiff.

I've seen you work before

Somewhere.

- No, I doubt that.

- I'm sure I have.

Where did you work in the

United States?

Oh, it's been a long time.

And not in any shows youve

ever seen.

Name the shows you were in,

and I bet you I remember.

Well, how did it go today,

Miss Angeli.

- Twenty five turns.

- Wonderful.

- Five more than yesterday.

- Great.

Matt, I just told Margot

that I...

I thought I wanted to be an

aerialist.

I'd like to see you do

twenty-five flags.

That's easy.

Just watch.

- Thanks for saving me.

- What brought that on?

Will you count for me?

I'm counting.

I don't know.

When she was a little girl,

She used to sit on the ring

curb and watch me work out.

I remember.

That's how she learned to count,

counting your turns.

How much does she know about

her father and me?

She knows her father died in

a fall and you disappeared.

How much does she know about you?

Well, I spanked her when

she was bad,

Loved her when she was good.

I'm just there like

night and day and she never question it.

Would you be afraid

to let her know the truth?

It'd be a lie to say I wasn't afraid.

I don't want to lose her.

She's like my own.

She neednt ever know.

I intend to tell her sometime,

take my chances.

How many?

Fifteen.

Fifteen? It's twenty-two!

Fifteen's my count.

Start over.

Start over! That's not fair!

Hey, Matt! It's here!

The canvas! The tent!

It's coming right up the road!

Toni, come on!

Come on, everybody!

Here's the tent!

The tent's here!

Come on! Let's go!

What about the party?

Let's go for it!

After we get the tent up.

- Hello, boss.

- Thanks, Goliath.

That deserves some coffee,

what do you say?

- I'd love some.

- Let's get it, Cap.

Dance with an old friend?

And old friend, Aldo?

And old enemy, then.

You haven't forgiven me yet,

have you?

In Sicily we say: Those who want

forgiveness must knock

at the gates,

and wait for the devil to answer .

Havent I waited long enough?

- Why, that big...!

- Get off it! Leave them alone!

Leave them alone?

It's dark out there!

Well, kids like the dark.

Werent you ever young?

Why don't you mind your

own business?

Give me some coffee.

Come on.

Where's Lili?

Shes right...

I guess she's gone.

Look for her.

It was Alfredo's waltz.

He made his swing to that

waltz.

I cant stay here, Matt,

I just cant do it.

Dance to it, Lili.

Dance!

It's just and old waltz,

just and old piece of music.

God forgive me...

but I still love you, Matt.

It's nothing to be ashamed of,

then or now.

It's all right.

Why, that's Matt with Margot!

Why, that fat-head dancing.

Maybe we could rent him

our place behind the calliope, eh?

Oh, no, no, no.

Have you told Matt, honey?

Not exactly, but I hinted

about it.

Church, white veil, orange blossoms

and those all omens.

But, did you happen to mention me?

You know, in a general way.

I'm sure that he didn't know what

you were talking about.

He's been very busy.

He doesn't concentrate.

Of course, he's been concentrating

with Margot.

I'm glad he is.

She's nice, very nice.

- Do you want me to tell him?

- Oh, no.

If we're gonna get married Sunday...

- No, I want to tell him.

- There he is now.

- Hello, boss.

- Hello, Goliath, You winning?

Not now.

He's in good mood.

He's laughing.

No, I've got to get dressed.

I'll tell him later.

- When?

- Just later?

Just later!

May I come in?

Yes, I wish you would.

Oh, lilac! How beautiful.

I know who they're from.

Matt. Lilac are good luck.

I hope so.

Beautiful!

Could I have it quiet, please?

Everybody here?

Wheres Toni? And Tojo?

Where is he?

I'll get them in.

Well, it's finally here.

It's a half hour to dress rehearsal.

No breaks and no waits.

I want the same performance

you're gonna give tonight.

So, check your costumes

and your props.

- And pick up those music cues.

- Yes, sir.

Now, are there any questions?

When I blow this whistle

for the Grand Parade,

You're all on your own.

You're a fin group of artists,

the best in the world.

And I don't want you to forget that

for a minute.

And also, ladies and gentlemen,

I want to thank you

for the hard work that's made

this circus possible.

So, break a leg,

let's get to it!

I'm trying to get up enough nerve

to tell Matt

That I'm getting married.

It's not that I'm afraid,

but, well, I'm all he has.

He doesn't ha a family

or anyone like that.

And, he'll be alone when

I get married.

Not really alone, but you know,

it won't be the same.

Even if I'm still on the show.

You see what I mean?

I understand, of course.

Matt is very good.

He's kind of sweet.

And if he's short of loud

sometimes,

it's just because he's full

of fun and he loves life.

There've been a lot of women

after him forbears but,

None of them were right for

him, I guess.

I think you are right, I mean.

You do like him,

don't you?

What's the matter?

Thirty minutes.

Get dressed or Matt will

put you back on the Stage Coach.

I'm going.

Think about what I said.

I will.

What was that all about?

She was trying to match me

with Matt.

You and Matt are digging and awfully

deep hole yourselves.

Why can't the keep on cue?

Last time it took them four minutes

o make that...

Are your working here?

Get into your costume!

- Where was I?

- Four minutes!

Take two out of it.

Hi!

I think wed better work those

ponies in Number Three Ring.

Right.

Look at that!

Look at that!

Is that my mother?

Answer me, is she my mother?

Yes, Toni.

And this says my father killed

himself.

He dived from a trapeze and

left a note about my mother

and another man.

Is that true? Is true?

It's true.

You didnt tell me any of this.

Why? Tell me why!

I'm the other man, Toni.

It was me.

You?

Why didn't you tell her the

rest of it?

All about her father

and how loyal Lili really was?

What good would that have done?

You sneak back and think

you can make me love you.

- I only meant...

- You thought you'd trick me!

But you didn't trick me!

I know what you are

and what he is.

Toni, we only wanted...

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