Ladies of the Chorus Page #2

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That I belong to you #

# And you belong to me ##

Well, where are we taking my

Cleveland cousin tonight, Pete?

It's all set. We're

going to see Peggy Martin.

Excellent.

Who's Peggy Martin?

The new darling of burlesque.

Burlesque?

Yeah. Have you

ever seen one?

I can't say I have.

Oh, you haven't lived.

Oh, well. Well, let's live.

Boy, Randy, we're going

to get you initiated.

How about it, Pete?

You remember the way?

Do I remember the way?

Boy, I ought to.

I get my mail there.

# It was cold outside of Tiffany's #

# I was shivering in the storm #

# I walked in and asked a gentleman #

# "Could I please keep warm?" #

# He asked me,

"How come a baby doll #

# "Has no comfy place to go?" #

# So I told that kindly gentleman #

# My tale of woe #

# Every baby needs a da-da-daddy #

# To keep her worry-free #

# Every baby needs a da-da-daddy #

# But where's the one for me? #

# Rich or poor

I don't care who #

# If he hasn't got a million

Then a half will do #

# Every baby needs a da-da-daddy #

# Could my da-daddy be you? #

She's lovely, isn't she?

Don't get any ideas.

Yeah, cousin,

she's got a mother.

Yeah, everybody's got a mother.

But her mother's a

one-man security council.

Right. She knocks off wolves

like they were clay pigeons.

What did you say?

# Every baby needs a da-da-daddy #

# With silver in his hair #

# Every baby needs a da-da-daddy #

# Who has some gold to spare #

# Some sweet softie who enjoys #

# Bringing home his baby

Little diamond toys, oh, ho #

# Every baby needs a da-da-daddy #

# Could my da-daddy be you? #

# Every baby needs a da-da-daddy #

# In case she runs aground #

# Do-do, every baby

Needs a da-da-daddy #

# To keep her safe and sound #

# Yes, we feel just

like Red Riding Hood #

# 'Cause the wolves are awful hungry

In our neighbourhood #

# Oh, every baby

Needs a da-da-daddy #

# Could my da-daddy be you? #

# Could my da-daddy be you? ##

Peggy?

Yes, Mother.

Need any help?

I don't think so.

Do you like my hair?

Turn around, honey.

Come in.

For you, Miss Martin.

Thank you, Mr Gregg.

Oh, it's beautiful.

From that bookmaker again?

No, I don't think so.

He sends violets.

"Thank you for

a most enjoyable evening. "

Who is it?

There's no name.

No name?

Well, that's strange.

I wonder who it could be.

Oh, probably some politician

who's bashful, or married.

For you, Miss Martin.

Thank you, Mr Gregg.

You'll soon be known

as the orchid lady.

"To a charming young lady. "

"Would love to meet you. "

Peggy, another one.

Whoever he is, he certainly

has cornered the orchid market.

What does it say this time?

"An ardent admirer. "

Hmm, another orchid.

He must be a florist.

Are you sure

you never met him?

No, but I'd like to, just to see

what kind of a character he is.

Oh, he's probably very dull.

Well, darling, I've got some shopping

to do. I'll see you at the apartment.

Okay, Mother.

Florist.

Oh. Can I help you?

Yes, I think so.

Something for yourself?

Cocktail party, opera?

Oh, isn't that

a beautiful orchid?

Oh, the one in the box.

That's an order.

Oh, I've just got to tell this.

You know, there's a fellow

comes in here every evening

and sends one of them

orchids to his girl.

A real good customer?

I'll say. And good-looking, too.

He should be here any

minute. Lives in a hotel.

He comes in every evening

around 6 without fail.

Pays cash, has it sent and never

signs his name to the card.

How strange.

And you know what?

This will kill you.

He sends it to Peggy Martin,

the burlesque queen,

over at the Rome Theatre.

No.

So help me.

Can you imagine? Sending all

them orchids to a burlesque queen.

There's no telling about

a man's taste, I always say. Hmm.

Well, dearie, have you made up your

mind what kind of flowers you want?

Oh, let me see.

Oh, carnations.

Okay. One dozen?

Two dozen?

One will do.

One dozen.

No, no. Just one carnation.

That'll be 10 cents, please.

Thank you.

Want me to put it

in a box for you?

No, thank you.

I'll take it like this.

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon.

Nice day, wasn't it?

Very nice day. Yes, it was.

You'll be sure to send this

right away, won't you?

Wouldn't you rather

deliver it in person?

No, thanks, I...

Miss Martin.

Yes.

Well, aren't you going

to give me the orchid?

Orchid... Oh, yes,

yes, the orchid.

Thank you.

Thank you.

And your name's

still not on the card.

It's Randy.

It's Randy what?

It's Randy what?

Oh. Randy Carroll.

Nice to meet you, Mr Carroll.

Thank you.

I've been planning for a week

what I'd say when I met you.

And what did you decide?

L... I hadn't decided yet.

Miss Martin, I...

Well, Miss Martin...

Yes, Mr Carroll?

Would you go to dinner with me?

I'd love to.

Oh, so would I.

Oh.

They're dead out there

tonight, girls.

Come on, now,

let's wake them up.

Peggy?

Joe, has Peggy come in yet?

I ain't seen her, Mae.

I wonder what happened to her.

She didn't come home to dinner.

What? She's onstage

in 15 minutes.

Sorry, Joe.

Step on it. You're practically on.

I'll make it.

Peggy, where were you?

I waited till 6 and then had

dinner at the cafeteria.

I phoned home a little after 6.

You know, Mother, I had

the most wonderful time.

And he isn't a character

or a wolf at all.

He's a perfect gentleman.

You should have seen the expression

on his face when he saw me.

Who are you talking about?

Randy Carroll.

And who's Randy Carroll?

He's the fella that's been

sending me all those orchids.

And he's anxious to meet you.

You're on, Miss Martin.

Coming, Joe.

I'll tell you all about it

later, Mother.

Would you please tell Miss Martin

that Randy Carroll's waiting?

Yes, sir.

Say, dad, are you the one that

delivers the flowers to Miss Martin?

Uh-huh.

Thanks.

Are you the one that sends them?

Uh-huh.

Must be expensive.

Oh...

Oh. Well, yes, they are.

You've been a big help to me.

So have you.

Then we had dinner, and he asked me if he could

see me tonight after the show, and I said he could.

Is that all right, Mother?

Come in.

Mr Carroll to see you, Miss Martin.

Oh, tell him I'll be right out.

Yes, ma'am.

Oh, Gregg.

Please have Mr Carroll come in.

You said he was

anxious to meet me.

Well, yes, he is.

Well, all right, then.

Won't you come in?

Hello.

Hello.

Oh, Randy, I want you

to meet somebody.

Yeah.

Mother, this is Randy Carroll.

"Mother"?

How do you do?

So glad to know you. I...

hope it's all right.

My coming in here, I mean.

Of course it's all right.

It's the first time

I've ever been backstage.

You're not disappointed?

Oh, no. It's wonderful.

Mother, Randy...

I mean, Mr Carroll wants me

to go to the Waldorf Roof tonight.

Yes. Uh... Will you, uh?

Will you join us?

No, thanks. You two run along

and have a good time.

All right. I won't be late.

Goodnight, Mrs Martin.

Goodnight.

Are you sure you won't join us?

Well, goodnight.

Goodnight.

Shall we dance?

I'd love to.

# Lock me in your arms for ever #

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