Miss Sadie Thompson Page #4

I don't wanna get you in trouble

every time you come by.

You're moving out because of me?

- Let me finish packing.

- I asked you something.

I'm doing it for you and Horn.

I don't want you to get in trouble.

- Where you gonna go?

- They'll put me up in the village.

Yeah, I guess they would.

- What about a lift?

- What about it?

You got one.

- How much do I owe?

- Forget it.

- Not me. I pay my way.

- A couple of bucks.

- Meals and everything?

- This ain't the Ritz.

- Look me up if you come to town.

- Sure will. Best of luck.

Give my love to Mrs. Horn.

Bye. Sorry to leave.

I'm going to stay with friends.

- Goodbye.

- Goodbye.

Thank heavens.

She disturbed Mr. Davidson last night.

He despises women like her.

- The founder of our religion didn't.

- Don't joke.

- He wasn't joking.

- No matter.

- You do it.

- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

That's good. Can you?

- Where do I check in?

- It's no go.

- What?

- I talked to the head of the natives.

There was a brawl after

some natives had...

What's that to do with me?

Davidson came here and blamed me?

- Yes, he did.

- I don't take no for an answer.

They won't put you up, and

there's nothing anyone can do.

- Have I got the measles or something?

- You're taboo.

- Taboo?

- Meaning hands-off.

Meaning they're scared of Davidson.

I'm not.

Nobody said you were. We gotta

get back to Horn's. Don't worry.

You won't be out in the rain.

- Sure, I should worry.

- Thattagirl! Now you're talking!

Please don't get up, anybody.

It's too hot.

- Hi, Sadie.

- Hi.

Did you see the look

Mrs. Davidson gave me?

- Forget it.

- With pleasure. Who turned up the heat?

- It'll rain soon.

- How do you know?

Caught some shrapnel in my leg.

Always tells me when rain's coming.

- You see much of the war?

- Enough to not want to see anymore.

- Care for a drink?

- Not in this heat.

Help yourself to the bottle.

No, thanks. I don't touch it alone.

- You mind if I relax?

- No, I don't mind.

When I joined the Marines,

they said there'd be days like this.

- It's raining.

- Rain, shine. It's all the same here.

You gotta learn to relax.

Like me.

I've been here three years.

- I can show you how to go native.

- Some other time, huh?

I can take a hint.

But people come here for vacation.

You need to enjoy yourself.

Let's keep it friendly.

Friendship lasts longer than love.

- Yeah, but it ain't as much fun.

- I think you'd better go, Phil.

- Can't I interest you at all?

- I lost my curiosity years ago.

- You know, Sadie, I like you.

- Thanks.

It's hard to tell

somebody that, you know?

I'm not asking for a medal.

I just wanted you to know.

- I don't feel like kidding just now.

- Who's kidding?

- Let's keep it friendly.

- Lf you don't like me, say it.

- No, I like you fine. Honest.

- Then what's the matter?

Can Davidson stop me

from going to New Caledonia?

I don't see how.

You got some guy waiting for you?

- No, I got nobody anywhere.

- Same here.

If you wanna leave,

a boat to Sydney leaves in two days.

- Australia, with the kangaroos?

- They got people too.

I'll be there when I finish my hitch.

I'm going into business with a buddy.

Needs a partner.

He don't need me.

- You can stay with him and his wife.

- I couldn't do that.

Just till you're set. Then I'll be

there and you won't have a worry.

I pay my own way.

That's what I like about you.

All I meant was if you need help,

I'll be right there.

What do you say?

- You'll be out of here in two days.

- Sure. Why not?

What's the difference where I go?

- Then it's a deal?

- It sure is.

Australia for me.

- What?

- I bring letter for Miss Thompson.

Sadie, it's for you.

- Who'd be sending me a letter?

- The governor's office.

Sadie, what is it?

An order for my deportation

to San Francisco in three days.

The governor's deporting you? Why?

- For the public good? What?

- I don't know.

But I know who made him do it.

Getting me deported?

I've got rights!

I'll show that creep!

Not letting me alone!

- I'll make Davidson change that order!

- Listen to me!

One thing I learned in the war...

...when then enemy's dug, flank him.

We'll get around him.

I don't want to go back to Frisco!

You won't!

With "deport" on your passport,

you won't get out of the States.

There'd be no chance for us.

I was counting on us in Australia.

I mapped it out.

Mapped out? You don't even know me.

A guy could know a girl

all his life and never want her.

I know you enough

not to want to lose you.

I'll talk to the governor myself.

We'll go in together.

- No, I don't want you to.

- Why?

Lt'll be worse if you get into

trouble. Please, get back to camp.

I don't want to get thrown

in the brig. Tell him...

I know how to handle it.

Good luck, honey.

That goes for both of us.

Yeah, for both of us.

- I'll see you soon as I get a pass.

- Yeah, okay.

I'd like to see the governor.

Miss Thompson.

Just a moment, please.

Come in.

- The governor will see you now.

- Thanks. Thanks a lot.

Miss Thompson.

- Sorry to break in on you.

- Quite all right.

You know why I'm here.

Now, look.

No need to become upset.

You're being asked to leave.

Go home is all it means.

I don't want to go back to the States.

I've got to get to Sydney. I'm going

to marry a fellow down there.

As soon as he gets out of the service.

You gotta believe me!

If you send me back, it'll never

work out with us so far apart.

All I'm asking is for a few days

so I can catch the boat to Sydney.

That's impossible.

Why? What have I done

to be sent back for?

I can't change the order.

Because of Davidson?

Because you're scared of him?

I heard how everybody runs

for cover from him, including you!

I admire your spirit,

but not your tact.

It's not polite, but it's true.

He told you lies about me.

It's useless to discuss it.

Don't even give me

a chance for defence!

What did he say? I'm allowed to know.

Yes, you are.

You're disreputable and escaped

deportation from Honolulu.

It's a lousy lie!

Just because I sang in a nightclub

that was closed by the police?

It takes a low mind to think low.

And his mind's in the gutter!

He's doing his duty as he sees it.

I'll show you what I came here for.

I got nothing to hide.

A letter from my friend

in New Caledonia.

It's about a cashier job

I was going to...

...before I decided

to go to Australia.

- Read it for yourself.

- I believe you.

Then you'll let me

catch the boat to Sydney?

Yes, if Mr. Davidson agrees.

But you know he won't!

I'm sure if you

explained the situation.

I've always found him to be fair.

Forgive me, but as you see,

I have a job to do.

- Have you had dinner?

- No, I'm not hungry.

That was very lovely.

Now, here we are.

Thank you!

- Say good night!

- Good night!

I hate to interrupt,

but could we talk?

Certainly.

I'm sorry for what I said,

sorry for everything.

I'm happy you feel that way.

The governor said I don't have

to go back. If it's okay with you.

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