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Now I'm this high.

I came in here to ask you, Mr. Woodward...

if you knew that Jim intended

to marry Joan Trent.

No, really?

Well, we hadn't heard, but um...

I should be really glad if it were true.

We're anxious that Jim should settle down.

Oh, um...

But what do you know about these Trents?

Nothing much.

They seem to be nice people.

Well, not from what I heard.

But if you're satisfied, alright.

Buster, one moment.

Tell us what you heard.

Oh, it doesn't matter much.

It certainly does.

Tell us what you know.

Well, I heard...

that the aunt...

was a bootlegger.

What did I tell you?

Nonsense. I don't believe it.

You may not believe that

but that's not the half of it.

Oh, but I can see you're not interested.

Buster! Just a minute!

Tell us what you know.

Do you want to know all?

All!

Well,

It's pretty bad.

I wish I hadn't mentioned it.

Young man! Will you speak up!

Alright.

You asked for it.

Everyone that knows the Trents

knows that there's a...

dash, just a teeny weeny dash...

of insanity in the family.

Now I feel like a cad.

How did you do?

I did alright.

What do you mean you did alright?

I don't think there will be any Woodwards

marrying any Trents.

Really?

Buster, what did you say?

I'd rather not tell you.

You must tell me.

I'd rather not. You might not like it.

I swear I'll love it.

You won't get sore now?

Cross my heart.

Well, I told...

Now, Buster, out with it, out with it.

Well, I told them...

I told them that there was a dash

just a teeny weeney weeney dash

of... of...

insanity in your family.

Buster! Ohhh...

Oh, that's awful.

I said there was just a teeny weeny dash...

Thank you.

Those are embarrassing crackers.

You know, you can get a

kind that won't break.

Of course you can't eat them.

But you can butter them.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

Aren't you going to have your consomme?

Consomme?

Why, I thought it was soup.

Would you pass the sugar?

Please.

Sugar?

Sugar.

Thank you.

One, two...

Button my shoe!

Three, four...

Shut the door!

Five, six...

Pardon me!

Do you realize that's sugar?

Oh, yes...

Oh, yes, I've heard of that before.

I'll bet you love it!

Say when.

When! When!

What's the matter?

Nothing.

What are you looking at?

Nothing.

What do you want?

Nothing.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

What are you laughing at?

Nothing!

Aunt Kate, I have news for you.

Mr. Woodward and you...

Buffalo Bill.

Why did you call me?

I've hardly had a drop of my lunch.

What do you mean by inviting these Trents

to our house? They're crazy.

Why, isn't the rest of our guests?

Absolutely mad, I tell you.

They stand out.

Oh, you mustn't say that.

Go up and quiet her down.

Order a straitjacket. Do something!

All right, all right.

Didn't you know Buffalo Bill?

Hold on. I think I'll finish

lunch in my bathing suit.

That ought to convince them.

Why, hello, Collins.

What are you doing in this lady's bedroom?

What are you doing in this house?

When I think of the answer

to that I'll be back.

Gerry!

Well, if it isn't Mr. James.

What's going on here, what are you up to?

Nothing, nothing.

I've given up!

Let anybody marry anybody.

You're the winner. Jim Woodward the winner!

Hurrah for Jim Woodward!

My old man is terribly upset.

He thinks you're crazy. Crazy? Why, I

only obey my impulses, that's all.

What are you talking about?

We miss so much in life by not doing

the things we want to do.

If you feel like doing something,

why shouldn't you do it?

For instance?

Well, for example.

I don't like his expression.

I catch on!

Oh, baby. This is the perfect house

for obeying impulses.

I have work here that'll take me days!

Oh...

Oh, Gerry...

Now I've got another impulse.

You get out of here.

Come on, out you go!

No.

Oh, yes, go...

No...

What will they think downstairs?

I don't care what they think.

I have a bigger impulse.

I want to stay.

I haven't laughed like

this in years, Gerry.

I always did have a good time with you.

Why talk about that?

I'm just beginning to realize what a fool

I was to let you get away from me.

Are you trying to make love to me?

That's the impulse.

What about Joan?

Joan will never be a Gerry.

I think the only reason I ever fell for Joan in the

first place was because she reminded me so much of you.

Can't we start all over again?

You mean it?

I was never more serious in my life.

Oh, Gerry...

Just a moment. Let me think.

I'd hate to hurt Joan any

more than is necessary.

Joan's just a kid. She'll get over it.

I bet I know what you're thinking about.

Blake. Oh, forget him.

Don't you want me back?

Isn't there a little spark still burning?

Why do you suppose I was so anxious

to break it up between you and Joan?

Jealousy!

What a fool I was not

to have seen it before.

You mustn't be too hasty, Jim.

Wait.

Oh, Gerry.

Do you suppose it will work out?

Why, certainly.

Will we ever recapture the

happiness of the old times?

We could.

Remember the gay life,

the music, the dancing?

Well, the same places are still open.

You used to tell me that you...

liked nothing better than to sit for hours

while I sang to you.

I liked that too.

You did, didn't you?

Do you remember...

If you can hear me calling, dear...

Come to me.

Come to me...

My life, my love, my all.

From near or far, wherever you are

Come to me...

in answer to my call.

Somewhere on a hill

there's a whippoorwill

calling with me as the shadows fall.

I need you now so keep your vow

Come to me.

Come to me...

My life

My love

My all.

So that's it.

Oh...

Oh, Joan's here.

Now... now, Joan...

don't make a scene.

That's right, now, Joan.

You mustn't make a scene.

What am I supposed to do? Applaud?

We were just um...

um.. um...

we were just discussing things.

That's right, Jim was trying to tell me

how much he loves you.

Well?

Well, um...

I think you'd sound more convincing

with your coat on.

No wonder you didn't want me to have him.

You wanted him for yourself.

Why, men like Jim have enough love

for both of us.

I won't share his love with anyone.

Well, I guess you're going

to have to choose between.

Pick yourself a Trent.

Wait, maybe this will help.

Ippety-bippety-bippety-tap

Ippety-bippety-bippety

Kannaba.

Kannaba.

Kannaba in, Kannaba out...

How does it go?

Oh, stop it!

Why do you hesitate? Is there any doubt?

Of course there's a doubt.

Jim's very fond of his Gerry,

aren't you, Jim?

Gerry, I don't know how

you could do this to me.

Joan, don't cry.

Please.

I know it hurts.

But you'll soon forget. Really you will.

There now, don't cry.

Leave me alone. Don't touch me.

Oh, Joan, I...

I don't think you quite understand.

You see, well...

Jerry and I were once sweethearts.

You and Gerry?

Yes, Joan, and...

Well, we just discovered each other...

all over again.

Haven't we, dear?

Please, Tony, wait!

Tony!

Wait. Don't misunderstand me.

Take your hands off me.

It doesn't mean anything.

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