Eloise at the Plaza Page #7

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Have I seen him?!

Sorry, Eloise.

I dropped him off

at the hotel an hour ago.

Then where is he?

You took the prince unescorted

through the streets of New York?

First of all,

I didn't know he was a prince.

Second,

he had gallons of fun...

something he hasn't had

for a while.

And thirdly, he was lonely.

Lonely?

Do you have any concept

of the danger involved?

Do you realize what these games

of yours may have done?

- But I just wanted--

- If anything happens--

Your Highness, she didn't know.

She's only six.

But I can find him!

Yes, well, perhaps

you've done enough for one day.

ELOISE:

Why don't they believe me?

If I had just

the right equipment...

I could find Leon,

I know I could!

You believe me, don't you?

Of course I do, luv.

You've got one of

the biggest hearts I know.

But sometimes, no matter

how much we want to help...

it's just not possible.

But if I did

think of something...

you would help me, right?

Oh, for sure, sure, sure!

Now, why don't you just

take a nice deep breath...

and try not to fret, hmm?

[Sighs]

[Music playing]

LEON:
At night. we used to

sit out and look at the stars.

Ecoutes bien attentivement

et tu entendras mon rire.

Here's what I like--

never giving up.

ELOISE:
The Oak Room

is absolutely the only place...

in the hotel

I'm not allowed to go.

Been staring at that drink

for an hour now.

I don't drink...

but I'm thinking I should.

ELOISE:

At least. the only place...

I'm not allowed to go

as me--Eloise.

[Deep voice] Pardon me.

Excuse me, ma'am.

Little man comin' through.

Nice moustache.

Shh! You'll blow my cover!

Now, what does...

Et si jamais tu auras

besoin de moi...

et si tu ecoutes tout

m'entrendre rire mean?

Wait a minute. When did

you get such a good accent?

Don't try to change

the subject, Philip.

What does it mean?

It sounds like the end

of "The Little Prince"...

one of the books

I tried to read you.

It's about a prince who comes

to Earth from a far away star...

and he comes looking

for the meaning of life.

But what does it mean?!

[Deep voice]

But what does it mean?

It means something like...

"If you need me,

find my star...

and if you listen carefully,

you can hear me laughing."

Leon Werth?

Leon Werth!

Eloise!

You know you're not supposed

to be in here, now scoot.

- Gotta skitter!

- Wait! Where?

To find the prince,

of course! Nanny!

[Spits]

Thank you.

[Music playing]

ELOISE:
So...

you found the stars.

What are you doing here?

Are you a real prince?

Yes.

Ow!

You could have told me

who you really were.

I didn't want you to treat me

like everyone else does.

You know...different.

Tell me which one she's on.

That one.

The beautiful bright one there.

Hmm. What have you

been talking to her about?

Everything--

New York, the Plaza, you.

[Laughs]

But mostly how much I miss her.

And how I wish

I could talk to Papa...

the way I could always

talk to her.

What would you tell him?

Go on.

Pick a star and say it.

I'd tell him that

even though she's gone...

it doesn't mean

we can't be a family.

She would've hated us

being so far apart.

More than anything else...

she loved it

when we were all together...

talking and laughing...

but now all there is...

PRINCE:
...is silence.

You are right.

She would have hated it.

And you know what?

I hate it, too.

You are so much like her.

And when she died...

I didn't think I could bear

being reminded of her...

every time I looked at you

or heard your voice...

or held you...

But since I've sent you away...

I've realized that

not only have I lost her...

I've lost the most precious gift

she ever gave me.

Tell me what you want, my son.

I want to go home.

Listen, Papa,

I think I hear her laughing.

[Music playing]

Prince coming through!

Step aside!

Excuse me! Pardon me!

Very sorry to interrupt

your daily business.

- Ahh.

- Not now.

[Gasps] Oh, thank goodness!

I told you I'd find him.

Oh, Your Highness,

would you please accept...

my most humble apology?

For what?

It was the greatest day

of my life.

[Chuckles]

If you will excuse us...

I think we should

talk to the police.

You can stop worrying now,

Mr. Salomone.

That would be lovely, Eloise...

but there's still the matter

of feeding 200 ball guests...

whose dinner seems

to have mysteriously drowned.

Not to mention

a rather unfortunate...

housekeeping problem

with the prince's suite...

which he is due

to inspect in...

Oh! Less than an hour.

There's no way

it can all be done.

Definitely

the glass half-empty type.

Oh, Mr. Salomone,

it absolutely can be done...

if you just come right out

and say what you need.

[Sighs]

Help.

I'm telling you, it's useless!

We cannot come up with dinner

for 200 by 8:
00.

- What's that?

- Cheese.

- And that?

- Caviar.

- Enough for 200?

- Yes, but--

All right then...

caviar and grilled cheese

sandwiches for everyone!

Perhaps if we tried

another round of bleach?

[Muttering]

Forget the bleach.

There's no time.

We're going

with a new color scheme.

We're going

with a new color scheme.

[Flaps]

[Music playing]

[Rattling]

[Mwah]

[Crowd talking]

Think pink!

A better way of life.

Your Highness, I know what

you must be thinking.

- I just want to say--

- I like it.

You do?

PRINCE:

You can tell Mr. Peabody...

that after seeing

what you pulled off today...

I can think of no other place...

I would rather

have my trade conference.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Gotta skitter!

I gotta go get gussied up.

Your son is taking me

to the debutante ball tonight.

I haven't been invited, Eloise.

No, but I believe

Mrs. Daniels invited the prince.

Of course,

she didn't specify which one.

In that case, I'd be honored if

you'd accompany me to the ball.

In that case,

I absolutely accept!

Better skittle.

I have to do an errand first.

But I don't understand.

It's to thank you for helping me

with Nanny and Sir Wilkes.

Eloise, you don't

have to give me--

Oh, my lord!

Never turn down a present.

Take it! Oh, hi!

Thanks for the invitation.

I'll see you at the ball!

What invitation?

[Slam]

Mother, we need to talk.

Yes, we do.

I had tea today

with a lady called--

This is my turn to talk

and your turn to listen.

I really need you

to hear me this time.

I'm not going

to the ball with Randall.

I don't give two wits

about Randall...

or his family or

his connections.

I don't even want

to go to college next year.

I want to travel.

I want to see the world.

But more than anything,

I want so desperately...

for you to want

something for me...

that brings me happiness...

even if I fail you

in the process.

If anyone has failed, it's me.

All this time I thought

I knew what was best for you...

and I never

asked what you wanted.

And if that means

not going to college...

you don't have to go.

And if you want to travel,

I'll buy that plane ticket.

Of course, I might want

to go to college some day.

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