Hands Across the Table Page #6

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What's the idea

of playing blind man's bluff

this time of the night?

So you won't

hurt your eyes.

Oh.

Well, we've had a lot of laughs,

haven't we, Regi?

Yeah, we've had

a lotta laughs.

I've never had

so much fun in my whole life.

You remember that first night?

When I had the hiccups?

When we had

the hiccups,you mean.

Yeah, there'll be a lot of things

I'll remember.

You've had enough, Ted,

and I'm tired anyway.

Don't go yet, Regi.

This is all the time

we'll have together.

Yes, I know,

but I have to work

in the morning.

Would you

bring the things in

from the outside?

Yeah.

Regi.

- What is it?

- Aren't you gonna tuck me in?

Regi?

This is the last time

you'll do this.

Just this once, Regi,

for going away?

Good night.

Thanks.

Don't mention it.

Good night.

Regi.

Regi.

Yes?

Will you come out?

I wanna talk to you.

No, not tonight.

I'm very sleepy.

But this is our last night.

Yes, I know.

Please come out.

I won't sleep if you don't.

Of course you will.

Please.

There's the light.

You've got to get to bed.

You've got to get up early.

Well... good night.

Good night.

I didn't know

you were out here.

I- I wasn't

sleeping very much.

Neither was I.

I've been awake all night.

I know.

It's swell out here, isn't it?

Yes, lovely.

We can't.

Why not?

Oh, there's a hundred-million miles

between us.

It doesn't seem

that far.

We're not for each other.

I think we are.

In six months you'd hate me,

or have to.

No, I wouldn't.

I know better.

You'd have to scratch for a living

in a world you know nothing about.

Isn't that what

you're doing?

I'm used to it.

I could get used to it.

It's too late. You couldn't

fit yourself to being poor.

Other people have done it.

Yes, and there's

no greater tragedy.

With you it would be

a thousand times worse.

You'd always know

you could've been rich again

if you hadn't been foolish.

You'd be thinking

about that all the time.

You couldn't help it.

Marry the rich one, kid.

Believe me, if I were you,

that's what I'd do.

Good night.

Good night.

Oh, you fool.

Oh, no, Whitey,

you can't go.

Ted.

Ted!

Morning, Miles.

Did I get you up?

Why, Mr. Drew!

We didn't expect you.

Did you get back

from Bermuda?

Don't I look it?

Tell Miss Vivien I'm here.

But Miss Vivien's

in New York, Mr. Drew.

In New York?

Yes, sir. Staying

at the Savoy-Cariton.

The Savoy-Cariton?

Yes, sir.

Well, why

the Savoy-Cariton?

Well, I don't know, sir.

She didn't say.

But I suppose

she had some reason.

Well, thanks, Miles.

That's where I go, then.

Keep out of drafts,

won't you?

Yes. Thank you, sir.

Oh, Mr. Drew!

The next train isn't

until quarter of 9:00.

Thanks, Miles.

And now, uh,

this model, Miss Snowden,

I particularly prize.

Isn't that stunning?

That would be terrific

on my camel trip to the pyramids.

Miss Snowden.

Yes?

The manicurist

will be right up.

Uh, I'll see the rest

in just a moment.

Yes, Miss Snowden.

Did you get the one

I asked for?

Yes, Miss Snowden.

And are you sure you

didn't mention my name?

No, Miss Snowden.

Just the number

of the apartment.

You sent for

a manicurist?

Yes, please.

In here, please.

The manicurist, mademoiselle.

Yes. Yes, of course.

Are you ready?

Yes, I'm ready.

Will you fill this

with warm water,

please? Thanks.

Uh, I hope you'll forgive this mess,

but I've been inspecting my trousseau.

Oh, that's all right.

Any shorter?

No.

Your name is Regi Allen,

isn't it?

Yes.

When you called downstairs for me,

I thought I must've

done your nails before.

No. The manager

said you were the best,

and that's how I happened to-

That's nice of him.

Thank you.

Will you tell me something

about your profession?

Why is it that all men

attempt to dine with manicurists

the minute they sit down?

Is it because they are

holding hands, more or less?

I think that's

a little exaggerated.

Not from what I hear.

Every man I know who has

an evening on his hands says,

"I think I'll get a manicure."

Oh, he does?

Well, I don't think

he always succeeds.

Oh, I see.

You're an exception.

That's why you only dine with men like,

uh, Theodore Drew III, for instance.

You don't want a manicure,

Miss Snowden.

No.

I only wanted to see what you were like,

and that didn't take very long.

When Ted telephoned from New York

and said he was in Bermuda,

I engaged detectives to find out

what part of New York.

Can I say something?

Quite unnecessary.

Well, there's nothing

between Ted and me.

I said you didn't have to explain.

I know all about what happened

between you and Ted.

My purpose in seeing you

was to see if you were different

than an ordinary manicurist.

Now that I've met you,

my dear Miss Allen,

my fears are quite groundless.

Are you through?

There's one thing

I think we haven't covered.

Mr. Drew, as you probably know,

is not overly wealthy at the moment.

I think it's only fair

that you should be paid.

You'd better be careful,

Miss Snowden.

That you should be paid

for a week's manicuring.

If you'll find me my purse-

I wouldn't for the world

want you wasting your time.

Mr. Drew will find your purse.

There's no charge.

I'm quite accustomed

to wasting my time on people.

What time is it, Peter?

Nearly 12:
00, sir.

Got the champagne ready?

Yes, sir.

You think she'll like it,

Peter?

Oh, she couldn't

help it, sir.

Oh, you're so late

this morning, miss.

Mr. Macklyn has been-

Yes, I know.

I was polishing up a bride.

Can I see Mr. Macklyn?

Oh, yes, miss.

He's waiting for you

impatiently.

Well, at last.

What a day to be late.

Oh!

What is it, Regi?

Don't talk yet.

That's right, dear.

Have it out.

Oh, Allen, y-you don't know.

Come, come now.

It's not as bad as that.

Yes, it is.

It's terrible.

Can't you tell me

about it, Regi?

Oh, it's Ted.

He's gone back to that other girl.

Oh!

So you did let yourself

fall in love with him.

Yes! Hard-boiled Hannah

was gonna fall in love with a bankroll.

I'm sorry, Regi.

Well, don't be sorry for me.

It serves me right!

Serves me right for going back

on everything I believed.

Oh, I should've run like mad

when I saw what was happening.

But not me, no! I jump at it.

I wanna get bitten. Well, I got it.

You can't run away

from love, Regi.

It just comes.

I know how ya feel.

Come now. Come on.

Come on. Stop crying.

I won't!

I'll cry if I want to.

I've got a good cry

coming to me!

All right. All right.

Perhaps you'd better

have some music with it.

It's much more effective

with music.

No, it isn't! I know!

I don't want that!

Hello, Celeste.

Hello, Monsieur Drew.

Vous etes amuse a Bermuda?

Oh, comme ci, comme ca.

Is, uh, she in there?

Hi.

Hi, Ted.

How are ya?

Oh, I'm fine.

And so are you.

There's nothing quite

like a trip to Bermuda.

No, indeed.

But that depends.

What depends?

On if you go to Bermuda.

This time I didn't go.

Where have you been?

Downstairs.

Is that where you met her?

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