Hyde Park on Hudson Page #4

Ive been asked

to say things...

Such a war as we now

co-cocontemplate --.

The carnage,

Think at S-S-S-Spain.

Ch-children -- b-bbombed.

Tha-tha-thats what we can expect.

It will b-b-be horrific.

And yet

we know some

of your countrymen

wi-wi-wi-sh my country ii- i-i-ill...

And w-w-want us to fail.

And want me to fail

wi-th-thth you...

This god damn st-st-stutter...

What stutter?

This god damn polio.

Sometimes I think --

they deserve

better than me.

My -- subjects.

Im sorry.

I dont know why-why

Im saying this to you.

Im s-s-supposed to be trying

to convince you to help us.

Let me confess

something to you, now.

As you have been so honest--

with me.

No one -- ever mentions the fact

that I cant use my legs.

Its never referred to.

Not by anyone.

I used to think it was because

they were embarrassed about it.

But now I think its because

is not what they want to see.

Of course you and I

We think

they see everything

that we are.

All our flaws.

Or transgressions.

Or failures.

But that is not

what theyre looking to find

when they look to us.

And God help us

if that ever changes.

Do you imagine

the disappointment...

when they find out

what we really are.

Thank you.

They didnt want me

as their King.

I didnt know they voted

for that in England.

Im thinking --

another drink?

Right!

Suddenly only one can sleep

that night

Was it the moon?

How a longed fan

I beg your pardon...

Sir.

I mean, Your Highness.

Your Majesty...

Good night.

You're still awake?

Mmmmmmm.

I think I'll go to sleep.

It's late.

Why are you smiling?

Are you drunk?

No.

He's a very funny man.

Has some wonderful jokes.

Like what?

I couldn't tell you.

They're not meant

for women.

They sound very 'funny.'

He liked my stories too.

What stories?

I-I-I told him about

the coronation.

About how they p-p-put

the crown wrong way around.

And the stepping on my robe

so I couldn't move.

You shouldn't

have told him that.

We don't make fun

of ourselves.

That's not true.

Not here.

Of course he liked those stories,

they make us look like fools.

They make us look like people!

Don't be naive, Bertie.

He made fun of himself too.

He said at the picnic tomorrow--

Oh god that picnic.

He said that the Indians --

they were Eleanor's ideas.

"One of my-my-my wife's

crazy ideas."

His Mother is furious about it.

Franklin's just trying

to keep it short.

He talks about his wife

like that to you?

I hope you didn't talk

about me to him.

I didn't.

I wouldn't do that.

We didn't talk about you.

I asked him --

without mentioning you --

about these hot dogs?

What's that about?

You want to know what he said?

He said he doesn't get

the fuss.

They're just a good thing to eat

at a picnic.

There's no 'meaning.'

Nothing more.

You didn't say

I was concerned?

No.

I'm not sure I believe you--.

That's not fair.

Three different women tonight

asked me if I thought

there could ever be

an American queen.

If we'd ever 'allow' that.

That was rude.

Give me a cigarette?

I have smoked all of mine.

That won't help you sleep.

I know.

Thank you.

Give me lighter?

Light, of course!

I never wanted this life.

I know.

Its hard.

I'll be fine.

If there's a war --

and we know there will be --

he believes America

could be persuaded to help.

Did you see some of the people

here tonight?

Hear their names?

They're from Italy.

Germany.

They're Irish.

- Their ancestors--

- they're Jews.

They hate us, Bertie!!

They want to see us fall on our face!!

They want to laugh at us!!

I think you're wrong.

I th-th- think we just need

to be a little more confident.

I'm not sure I can even sleep.

Finally,

he patted me on the knee

and said,

'young ma-ma-man,

it's time for you to go to bed."

Like a father, I suppose.

He's very happy that I am king.

Good Night.

## If I didn't care

more than words can say

## If I didn't care

would I feel this way?

## If this isn't love

then why do I thrill?

## And what makes my head

go 'round and 'round

## While my heart stands still?

## If I didn't care

would it be the same?

## Would my ev'ry prayer begin and end

with just your name?

## And would I be sure t

hat this is love beyond compare?

## Would all this be true

if I didn't care for you?

If ever I missed him,

there was a place hed built

for me to come,

and be alone,

and miss him.

What the hell

are you doing up here?

Tommy?

What the hell are you doing here?

You shouldnt be up here now.

Why?

Why not?

Can you get that

out of my face, please?

President can't be disturbed

right now, Daisy.

Daisy!

How nice to see you up here.

Do you want to see

the President?

Come back.

Come back!

Daisy!!

Daisy!!

Daisy!!

Here.

No. Get out of here.

Listen to me, Daisy.

He wants to talk to you.

Hes going home.

Hes headed home.

I want you to listen to me.

very very carefully.

Understand?

Understand?

Look at me.

Look at me, Daisy.

Understand?

I know you are --

intimate.

I've known

since the day it happened.

What??

Those things he said?

He meant them.

I know that.

That hurt.

Cigarette?

I need one.

But I accepted.

Like you will.

I am a part of his life,

and I accept

that you are too.

I don't accept you.

What about Dorothy Schiff?

Do you accept her?

Why do you think she has built

that place next to Top Cottage?

- There are other cottages on that hill--

- He asked her to.

He asked her to build a cottage,

so they could live close together

when he retired,

while he wrote

those goddamn detective books

he's always talking

about writing.

I read the letter.

When was that?

This year.

It wasnt Eleanor

who abandoned him.

She caught him too.

With you?

No.

This was -- long ago.

Years and years ago.

Maybe youve met her.

Mrs. Rutherford.

I... I misunderstood.

I wonder...

I wanna us...

realistic.

I don't think I can ...

'share'-

Oh I think you can.

You can.

You decide.

You won't go to bed.

Hes waiting for you.

Missy and my Mother

both severely criticized me

for not having invited you

to the dinner tonight.

I want to apologize.

I think I showed you these

when you first came to visit me,

Daisy.

But you probably don't remember.

I remember.

Aren't they beautiful?

Can you see from over there?

The highest waterfall in the world.

That's on this stamp.

I really don't think you can see

from way over there, Daisy.

I really don't.

And that -- would be terrible.

Not to.

How do you see me?

What?

Am I --

to you -- just stupid?

No, Daisy.

But I can understand

how you can feel that way.

Am I --

Like...

a whore?

No, you are not 'like a whore.'

Now would you come over

and sit by me.

No, youre not getting off

that easy,

you son of a b*tch!!

But thats not what I said.

Instead:

No. I need to go.

Id say Im sorry --

but that wouldnt do

any good right now,

would it?

Someones coming out.

Which one is she?

The one you think

looks like a governess.

I tought she was

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