From the Terrace Page #7

what kind of man he is.

A question, sir.

Was it Mr. Duffy

that suggested me...

for this expedition

to Mountain City?

In the past,

you might have felt...

that Mr. Duffy recommended you

for other surveys...

in order to keep you

away from home base.

Perhaps that may have

been in his mind.

It's of no interest to me.

I am interested only in results.

I may tell you, young man...

they have been

enormously profitable...

and largely due to the shrewdness

of your reports.

Thank you, sir.

Uh, not to go beyond

the walls of this room...

The only gold stars on

my son-in-law's record...

have been his

recommendation of you...

for these assignments.

How long will I be gone?

You'll be there about two months.

Can I take my wife?

I prefer not.

Plan to leave not later

than Friday night.

Friday night?

We just moved into

our New York apartment.

We've got 35 people

coming over on Sunday.

I've never made

any sacrifice for this firm...

that I didn't feel amply repaid.

No dessert for me.

Good luck

and good day to you.

[Man Laughs]

Well, good night, Mary.

Thank you, Steve.

Thank you.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Why didn't you meet us?

Didn't you see the note I left?

I got home too late.

I had to finish that Dunham Report.

I suppose I'm supposed to know...

what the Dunham Report is.

One of the trivial little things...

that helps pay to keep you...

neck and neck

with Harper's Bazaar.

Incidentally, just where

did you wear that little number...

until 2:
00 this morning?

I wore this little number

to the Mona Lisa.

Would you unzip me

in the back, please?

I thought Sage didn't

like that place anymore.

Oh, Sage wasn't along.

She stayed home

with a bad tooth or something.

What, just you and her husband?

Just little old us.

Can't you do any

better than that?

As a matter of fact,

I could have...

but he had another date...

with the Dingham Report.

Dunham.

Oh, so sorry. Dunham.

Suppose you tell me

what was so important...

that you left me

sitting alone today...

over a chicken salad sandwich...

while you had lunch with MacHardie.

He's giving me a new assignment...

the coal regions of Pennsylvania.

Tsk tsk tsk.

I'd give you the details...

but you're obviously not interested.

I have to leave Friday night.

And what about the party on Sunday?

I know. I'm sorry.

And just how long do you suppose...

you'll be gone this time?

About two months.

And of course I am forbidden

to go with you...

or to visit you because...

It's not exactly forbidden, but...

The trouble with this company...

is it's run by old men.

I hope you know what

they're doing to us.

What should I do, resign?

Ha!

I'm not going to sit around...

and stare at four walls again.

You don't have to.

If somebody invites me

to the theater...

- I'm going to the theater.

- Go to the theater!

What if it's somebody

you don't know...

a man?

I don't want you having dates

with guys I don't know.

Suppose it's somebody

you know and don't like?

For instance?

Jim Roper.

What made you think of him?

He's coming to the party on Sunday.

How did that happen?

I ran into him on Fifth Avenue

and invited him.

In that case, I'm glad

I'm not going to be here.

It's probably just as well

if that's your attitude.

Yeah, it is my attitude.

Another thing... You're not

going out with Jim Roper...

and that's final!

Final?

Yes.

That's final.

Well, I wouldn't be too sure.

You go right along

to Pennsylvania...

and you play with

your grimy coal miners...

but don't be too sure.

[Train Whistle Blows]

[Shouting]

Anything on that call

to New York?

[Knocking]

Come in.

Here you are, sir.

Keep trying, will you?

They're celebrating

the football game.

No kidding.

They play on Sunday?

Sure. Mountain City

beat the Steamrollers 28 to nothing.

Thanks.

Hey, you're that Providence left end.

I know you.

Nope. Sorry.

You played awful dirty.

You should have been thrown

out of the game.

I was.

No, you weren't,

but you should have been.

You're cute.

Come on in and join us.

I've got a couple of quarts.

I'm in training.

For what?

I'll bet you're married.

You're absolutely right.

My wife gave a party today.

She did?

You know who was there?

Who?

Not me.

Oh. Why don't we

stay in here, then?

I bet you won't be sorry...

'cause when I like a fella...

grrr!

I hate to say no to a lady.

Well, don't.

But you got to beat it.

What do you mean?

I just got here.

And you just went out.

Well, luck to you, Buckley!

[Telephone Rings]

Hello.

Hello, Mary?

Hello.

I've been calling all evening.

Well, nobody was here.

We all went to dinner

at Michel's after the party.

Who's "we"?

Peg and Bill, Sage and Steve...

and Jim Roper and I.

Who brought you home?

Jim.

How long did he stay?

About half an hour.

You going to see him again?

I don't know... Oh, yes.

He'll be at Peg and Bill's Friday

for dinner.

Then he'll undoubtedly

bring you home.

Possibly. I don't know.

You know what you're

doing, don't you?

Yes. I'm showing you

I won't stay cooped up...

while you're free as a bird...

all in the holy name of career.

Listen, I don't want that guy

in our apartment anymore.

Mm-hmm.

You tell him, or I'll come back

and tell him myself.

If I do, he'll have a tough time...

explaining a busted head

to his patients.

Very well. I'll tell him.

Is that all?

Yeah, that's all.

You're not to

come up here anymore.

People don't think

of this area as being cold.

We have readings

of 15, 18, 20 degrees below.

I'm glad you came in

to see me today, Mr. Eaton.

I'm not always

as talkative as this.

Maybe that's because

I don't run across many...

who are willing to listen.

It's my pleasure, Mr. Benziger.

I mean it.

That's mighty nice of you.

Makes me feel poorly...

about not being in the market

for any bonds right now.

I know how it is breaking in

a new territory.

We've got good days

and bad days.

This happens to be

one of my good ones.

Local folks tell me you've been making

a few inquiries about me.

Yes, sir. A little.

If you heard anything disgraceful,

it's probably true.

You down here all by yourself?

Mm-hmm.

Pretty lonesome town.

My wife's back in New York.

Taking care of the kiddies, eh?

No. No kiddies.

Oh.

[Intercom Buzzes]

Excuse me.

Yes?

Well, put her on.

Hello, Natalie.

Oh, uh, let's see. Uh...

in about, oh, 15 minutes.

Yeah, I will.

Oh, hold on a second.

You're alone.

Why don't you join us for dinner?

You won't get as good

a steak anywhere...

I guarantee you.

If that's an invitation,

I'm sold.

Good.

Nat?

Tell Mother I'm bringing

a guest for dinner.

I will.

Bye.

[Barking]

[Barking]

Quiet, Rocco, it's all right, yes.

He can be pretty loud at times.

My wife and daughter...

are alone a good deal at night.

Hello, Dad.

Hi, Nat.

Natalie, this is Mr. Eaton.

How do you do?

Won't you come in?

Oh, Dad.

Like the side of a matchbox.

Can't think why.

I shaved at 5:
00 this morning.

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