I'm No Angel Page #5

- I don't show my good points to strangers.

I'll trouble you to scram.

Just a minute.

I realise there's only one thing

that will influence you to leave Kirk alone.

How much?

Beulah.

Yes, ma'am.

Peel me a grape.

I can't wait any longer.

You'd better go.

- I'm not going to Texas. That's final.

- You're being ridiculous.

This mad infatuation of yours for this...

lion tamer, will ruin your life

and Alicia's, too.

Don't you worry about Alicia.

You seem to forget

that you're an engaged man.

Jack, it's no good arguing.

I'll handle my own affairs.

- You're gonna continue with this woman?

- Indefinitely.

- You're mad.

- Right.

Leave that where you found it.

Well, hello, baby.

Here I am.

So I see.

When'd did they open

the pearly gates for you?

Yesterday. Glad to see me?

Sure, don't I look it?

- And you ain't sore.

- Why should I be?

You've done the time, not me.

How did you happen to come up here?

The show was laying off this week,

so I looks up Barton.

He tells me what a swell joint you got here.

You've done pretty nice for yourself.

From a tent to a penthouse.

Yeah, this is a great layout.

This is one place

you ain't laying out in, honey.

I guess that sort of means

I don't exactly fit in around here.

I wouldn't say that.

The whole trouble with you,

you got nervous fingers.

I'm all washed up with that.

What are you figuring on doing for a living?

I don't know. I'm sort of up against it.

I thought maybe you might...

Pulling the sob on me?

No, I...

I'll do something for you...

if you promise to keep your hands

in your own pockets.

- Baby, I'd promise you anything.

- But would you keep it?

- Do you want me to swear?

- Never mind, I can do that myself.

Listen, go see Barton. Tell him I said

to find something for you to do over there.

And here, take this.

But don't make a habit of it.

Get yourself some clothes

so you start looking normal again.

Say, you're a pal.

- You know there never was a dame like you.

- Forget that.

Okay, but I just want you to know

I'm still warm for you, baby.

- Maybe I'll be seeing you.

- Make it soon, will you?

Get going.

That guy would show up now.

Excuse me.

- Miss Tira's apartment?

- Yes, sir.

Just say if she can spare the time,

Mr. Clayton would like to see her.

I will if I can remember it,

if not, I'll just say he's here.

Perhaps that will do as well.

Take the gentleman's hat and coat.

Thanks.

I hope I haven't disturbed you.

Not so far.

Anything I can do for you?

Yes, there is,

but first I better introduce myself.

That's not necessary, I know who you are.

I've heard Kirk speak of you.

Good, that simplifies matters.

It's on Kirk's account I'm here.

I see.

Let's sit down and be comfortable about it.

I hope I can come right to the point.

About this situation between you and Kirk...

he's neglecting important business

on your account.

And there's Miss Hatton, his fiance,

to be considered.

She's a novel twist.

Of course, I know you have no liking

for Miss Hatton.

She came in here, got nasty,

I had to put her in her place.

Yes, I heard you had

some slight misunderstanding.

Do you mind if I get personal?

Go right ahead.

I don't mind if you get familiar.

It's all in the family.

Well, then, do you really care for Kirk?

I mean, do you love him?

I don't know. See, my horoscope says so.

I'm afraid I don't understand.

I'm afraid

I don't understand it myself sometimes.

You see, it describes a guy,

I mean, a man like Kirk.

Surely you're not being serious.

Why, I certainly am.

My whole life is ruled by astrology.

Well...

What colour eyes have you got?

I don't know.

Fine.

Well, as you were saying...

You're telling me simply because Kirk fits

some description in your horoscope...

that you'd deliberately break up things

between him and Miss Hatton?

Maybe it would be a good break for him.

Surely you wouldn't let personal dislike

destroy their engagement.

Unless, of course,

you have serious intentions.

What if I have?

I'm afraid that's impossible.

Listen, with me nothing is impossible.

That may be.

But I'm here to tell you, if you're thinking

of marrying Kirk, you better not count on it.

Kirk sent you up here with that line?

He doesn't know I'm here.

I get it. You figure the family honour

needs protecting.

A circus dame would be sort of

a red leaf on the family tree, is that it?

Please understand

that it's been difficult for me...

to come here and talk to you about what you

no doubt consider is none of my business.

That's all right, I don't care.

If someone's got something on their mind,

I like them to get it off.

- You're an unusual sort of person.

- I've been accused of that.

As a matter of fact, I'd much rather have

met you under pleasanter circumstances.

Same here, there's no hard feelings.

Of course not. I shouldn't want you

to feel unfriendly toward me.

I shouldn't want you to get the impression

that I'm just an adventuress.

- I didn't think that.

- What did you think?

I had no definite idea

what you would be like.

I've seen newspaper pictures of you.

Yeah? Ever seen this one here?

There's one of my favourites.

- It looks just like you.

- It should, I posed for it.

- You like it?

- Yes.

You can have it.

No, thanks, I wouldn't want to deprive you...

It's all right, I get them by the hundreds,

frame and all.

Well, in that case...

Won't you stay? I'll ring for tea.

No, thanks, really, I must be going.

You've been wonderful.

You've been kind of wonderful yourself.

Thank you.

Now you'll consider all I've said

and try and bring Kirk to his senses.

I can't promise anything right now, but...

you have started a new train of thought

in my mind.

I'll think it over and let you know

what I decide.

- You'd be doing a fine thing.

- Yeah? Fine for who?

For all of us.

You're kind of unusual yourself.

I've been accused of that.

Now you can reach me there at any time.

And I want to thank you

for the way you received me.

And you can reach me there at any time.

You'll hear from me.

That will be fine.

You fascinate me. You'd better go.

Good night.

Hello.

Miss Tira calling.

Good. Put her on.

Mr. Clayton?

I've been thinking over

everything you said and...

I've made my decision.

Good. I'm glad you made up

your mind quickly.

I'm very quick in a slow way.

You see I can't discuss it over the phone.

It's got a lot of angles to it.

You better come up and see me.

I'll be glad to.

In fact, I'll come over right away

if it's convenient for you.

Most convenient.

I'll tell you this much...

you're gonna like what I got in mind.

I'll be ready.

Goodbye.

- Hello, honey.

- Good evening, Miss Tira.

If anyone should call, I'm indisposed.

Yes, ma'am.

You know what I mean, don't you?

Yes, ma'am.

Come here, dear.

I haven't had you alone all evening

with all those people.

My public.

Let me take a good look at you.

You were wonderful tonight.

I'm always wonderful at night.

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