It Started with Eve Page #7

What did you try to do? I...

I tried to tell him the truth.

But I didn't have the heart.

Must be some other way.

You do admit you put me

in a terrible spot.

Oh, yes. Yes, I do.

If I had my life to live over,

I wouldn't have been so selfish.

Oh, I can understand

what prompted you.

Is, uh... Is everything all right now

between you and Miss Pennington?

Yes, she finally forgave me.

She's acting wonderfully.

She is...

It's been tough on her.

I don't blame her... much.

It's her mother.

Do you think there's anything

to heredity?

I... I wouldn't know

about that.

Dr. Harvey says her mother

is a medical freak. I believe him.

They haven't been able to prove definitely

that people inherit traits from their parents.

They have with horses. Yes,

I know about the horses.

Oh. Marvelous the way

they do that. Yes, it is.

This surely has been funny.

I bring you here by accident

and my father likes you so much.

We can't tell him

the truth.

He'd have liked anybody you brought.

Oh, no, he wouldn't.

You should have seen the looks

he gave some I brought home.

Did... Did you bring home a great many?

I mean,just as friends, you know.

Oh.

He certainly does like you.

I like him too.

Hmm?

Well, we better think up a plan to

get me out of the party. Oh, yes.

Now, let me see.

Yes.

Let's see, uh...

- Bad.

- Pardon?

Needs more bounce.

Bounce?

Bubbles. Ever listen to champagne?

You see?

I see.

That's better. Remember what you're

playing at 11:
00. I won't forget.

The minute I make the

announcement, play something loud.

Yes, sir. A couple of my

guests may need reviving.

Here you are, sir.

Hmm?

Has Dr. Harvey hidden my

cigars from me? He has, sir.

Have you hidden them from

Dr. Harvey? I have, sir.

Good.

What is the matter?

Too much paprika.

Too much? This much.

I, Armand... Calmez vous, Armand,

quandje dis trop de paprika.

Monsieur Reynolds, insulter mon cuisine

c'est m'insulter moi, Armand.

What's that? Roast beef

Napoleon. Ah! Delicieux.!

Not bad.

Jonathan?

I thought I'd find you here,

Jonathan. How do you feel, Dad?

How do I know? Ask him. I have

a very pleasant surprise for you.

How long will you be gone?

No, I mean I have some friends coming over.

Do you remember the two ladies you met?

No, I'm sorry, I don't. Why,Jonathan,

the two ladies you met...

Pardon,you're wanted on the

telephone. Can't be bothered.

It might be important, Dad. Who is it?

- Miss Pennington, sir.

- What does she want?

I don't know, sir.

Why don't you ask her?

Ah.

Very dependable young lady. Very.

How are you,Jonathan? My, it's

nice to see you up and around again.

Hello,Johnny!

Hello,Johnny!

Johnny, how are you?

Hello,Johnny.

What's wrong?

I... I have a splitting headache.

It came on suddenly.

I'm... very sorry.

I can't come to the party.

You can't?

That's not very good news, you know.

The party will be no party without you.

I could send the car over. Perhaps in

a little while you'll be feeling better.

Dad, I wouldn't force her

if she, uh... I mean...

What's that? Well, I see.

Would you like me to come over

there? Oh, no, no, she doesn't.

Oh, no, no, don't do that.

It's not necessary.

I'd rather be alone, really.

It's only fair.

When I was ill you came to me.

It's the least I can do. Jonathan,

you know you can't leave this house.

Go away.

That was that doctor.

You're at the St. Charles? What's

your room number? She doesn't...

My room num...

Oh, I'm not at the hotel.

I'm with some friends.

They'll see that I'm all right.

Where do they live? Dad, really,

you shouldn't. Please, let me...

Let me alone.

I can be there in 15 minutes.

Jonathan, I forbid it. Dad, you're

having a party. The guests are here.

Go away. Get out!

What's that address, dear?

I can be there in five minutes.

Or don't you want to see me?

No, I don't. I don't wanna see you. I don't

ever wanna see you again, you understand?

I don't ever wanna see you again!

That's all!

Dad, I'm sure she didn't

mean to be rude. It...

It's just that she isn't feeling well

and she's probably...

probably more or less a little nervous.

Why,you're the picture ofhealth,

Jonathan.

Awfully nice to see you around

again. How are you, Mr. Reynolds?

Positively streamlined. I wish I

knew how you did it. Look at me!

Yes, look at him!

How are you,John?

How are you?

Hello,Johnny?

Penny, how are you?

How are you, dear?

Darling, how are you?

Oh, Myra. Fine, thank you.

Awfully glad to see you.

Oh, excuse me just a moment.

Hello,John. Hello, Gloria. Hello.

Good evening. It's all set. She

just phoned. She isn't coming.

Good. At last I can be Mrs. Pennington.

Where's the rest of the family?

Hello.

He's right in there somewhere.

Well, shall we go in? Of course, heaven

knows we waited long enough for this.

You haven't said a word about

how I look. Oh, you look fine.

Just beautiful. New

dress, huh? Well, shall we?

At first,just talk to him.

Warm him up.

Hello,Johnny. Hello there.

Remember the music... Brahms.

He hates it. There's only one

thing I want to discuss with him.

Where's Dad? In the

living room, I think.

Good evening, Doctor. Don't

forget, we're no longer the Smiths.

Where's your father,

John? Isn't he in there?

No, I just came from there.

Excuse me. I'll get him.

Looking for someone, Johnny?

Yes, I was looking for Dad.

Looking for him myself. Understand

he's lost 60 pounds. Yes, he has.

How does he feel? Oh, he feels

fine. Excuse me just a moment.

Oh, I'll get him. Just a minute.

What's wrong?

I can't find him.

Why, I distinctly saw him go into

the living room. Maybe he's upstairs.

Is Mr. Reynolds up there,

Simmons? No, sir, haven't seen him.

You haven't seen him. He was in

full view not five minutes ago.

Where's your father, Johnny? Roberts!

I can't find my father. Where

is he? I have no idea, sir.

Cocktails, madam?

No, thank you.

Uh, this way?

Yes, sir.

The first door to your left.

Come in.

Set it down anywhere and

dust it off. Give it to me.

Oh!

- Dust what off?

- I thought you were the...

We asked a man downstairs

to bring the trunk up.

May I sit down?

Yes, of course.

Oh! No!

Not there. That chair bites.

That's our gymnasium. You can sit

here. This is very comfortable.

Who are you?

Who are you?

I'm Jonathan Reynolds.

I'm Jackie Donovan.

How do you do? How do you do? Oh!

Jonathan Reynolds?

Well, I have to go to work now.

I'll see ya at the station, Anne...

unless he can talk

some sense into you!

So you never want

to see me again, hmm?

Why did you come?

I was afraid you meant

what you said on the phone.

It seems I was right.

Are you leaving?

Tonight, 11:
30.

Well, it isn't a very nice way...

for old friends to part, is it?

We are old friends, aren't we?

Yes.

But you were gonna go away

without even saying good-bye.

They'll be missing you at the party.

Don't you think you should go back?

I'm terribly fond of you, you know.

Terribly fond.

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