My One And Only Page #4

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We're just conserving is all. And I thought

it would be nice for us to sit around...

and share with each other

what we did during the day.

- Just like a real family.

- [Robbie Chuckles]

- Now, who's got some good news to share?

- I do.

- I got the lead in the school play.

- Good for you.

- Well, who are you playing?

- Othello.

- That's wonderful.

- Do you really think it's a good idea though...

to start your life

in Pittsburgh as a Negro?

- George.

- [Sighs]

Well, I've got some good news.

I ran into Oliver Pearson yesterday

at Kaufmann's.

- Who's he?

- He's an old beau of mine.

He's invited me to

the theater Friday night.

His family makes Pearson sewing machines.

It's your dream father, Robbie.

[Chuckling]

[Woman On Screen, Indistinct]

Doesn't work that way with me.

It's all lies, you know,

what they say up there.

- It's all crap.

- It's not crap.

Sure it is.

I can tell you how it's gonna end...

without even looking.

The bad guy's gonna get killed...

and the handsome guy

and the beautiful woman...

- are gonna end up in love with each other.

- They will?

Of course they will.

They always do.

That's what people pay for.

Maybe.

It makes people feel better.

It makes them think that

everything's gonna work out for them.

Everybody's looking for the American dream,

but it's a sucker's bet.

No, it's not.

You know, things might be bad sometimes...

but in the end, everything works out.

It always does.

Oh, yeah?

Who says that?

People.

You know, for someone from New York,

you're pretty stupid sometimes.

Mr. Lomax in 2-C said he'd give me

two bucks if I showed him my breasts.

- He did?

- Do you think I should?

I don't know.

Have you ever... seen breasts?

Sure. One.

You saw one breast?

I meant once. I saw some once.

- Some?

- Two.

I saw two once.

[Chuckling]

Do you wanna see mine?

Who, me? Now?

That way, you could tell me if you think

I should ask Mr. Lomax for more money.

Okay. Sure, yeah.

[Voices Continue On Screen]

You ready?

So how do they look?

All right. Good.

Fine. Of course, I don't have much

to compare them to, but...

I don't think you should show them

to Mr. Lomax.

Why not?

'Cause you're better than that.

[Woman On Screen]

If I tell you something, you won't laugh?

- [Man] I won't laugh.

- I love you.

Why don't you call Dad

and ask him for some money?

- In your dreams.

- Then I'll go to New York and I'll ask him myself.

We do not need that man's help.

And I wouldn't take it if we did.

Oh, here.

Take this one.

- Oh, thank you, darling. Perfect.

- Mm-hmm.

Don't worry.

I will find you boys a father.

We have fathers, remember?

It's you who doesn't have a husband.

- Then I'll find one of them too.

- How?

Nobody's good enough for you.

No matter what happens in our lives,

there are standards we must maintain.

You ever think that maybe

you don't meet some of their standards?

And what would those be?

- Maybe you're not smart enough for them.

- [Door Opens]

Trust me, George. A woman never appears

more intelligent to a man...

than when she's listening to him.

[Orchestral]

- [Ends]

- [Applause]

- [Ann Chuckling]

- [Oliver Chattering]

- Mmm. Mmm!

- It was a lovely evening.

You know, Ann,

you are a beautiful woman.

Thank you, Oliver.

[Chuckles]

Come back to my place with me.

Oh, I can't. I have the boys.

[Sighs]

They can take care of themselves.

[Chuckles]

I only wish.

No, honestly, I should go.

I had a very nice time.

- And maybe...

- Maybe...

Oliver... Oliver, please don't.

- Come on, baby. Don't be a prude.

- Oliver, no!

I said stop!

Just what the f*** do you think

I asked you out for anyway?

- Conversation? Gosh. You go.

- [Scoffs]

- Get the hell out of here!

- [Groans]

[Car Door Closes]

[Ann]

$600.

Those belonged to my grandmother.

Everything in here belonged

to somebody's grandmother, lady.

[Horn Honking]

- Afternoon, Miss Devereaux.

- Hello, Bud.

You're a long way from home.

- Yes, I am.

- You're lookin' very pretty today.

Well, thank you, Bud. You have no idea

how much I needed to hear that.

Can I give you a ride home?

Oh, l-I have to get some things,

but thank you.

Would you like to go for a drink later?

Not tonight,

but maybe some other time.

Yeah, maybe.

Bud saw your mom

coming out of a pawn shop.

So?

I took your advice.

- [Vehicle Approaching]

- I told Mr. Lomax that

I wouldn't show him my breasts.

I told him he could see my finger

for a quarter though.

Come on.

You coming or what?

[Ann] Charlie Currell is

one of my oldest and dearest friends.

- [George] What's wrong with him?

- There is nothing wrong with him.

He's handsome as ever,

and he's still interested in me.

- [Robbie] Oh, wow. I could live here.

- George?

Promise you won't say

anything to embarrass me today.

- I won't if you won't.

- I have such good feelings about things.

- How do I look?

- You always look beautiful.

- George, how do I look?

- Ripe.

[George]

Where is this guy? Hmm?

- I thought he couldn't wait to see you.

- Charlie has other guests.

We can't monopolize all his time.

Why don't you boys go and mingle?

I love to mingle.

These are good. But don't put

the soft ones in your pocket...

or you'll squish 'em.

- Enjoying yourselves, gentlemen?

- Oh, yes.

Very much so. You know,

I'm playing a Negro in my school play.

- Is that right?

- Othello.

Ah. The noble Moor.

- Verily. Perchance you could

give me some character notes.

- Gladly.

[Children Laughing, Shouting]

Someone would think it was a...

Ann!

Excuse me a minute.

I got a beautiful woman to talk to.

- Annie!

- Hi, Charlie.

- I see you found the place.

- All I had to do was look

for the biggest house in town.

Uh-huh.

[Chuckles]

- Hi.

- And these must be your boys.

- They certainly are.

- You guys having a good time?

- Yes, sir.

- "Yes, sir."

- I don't like the sound of that.

Makes me feel old.

- Oh, Charlie.

- You'll never be old.

- [Woman] Charlie.

- Harry says I can't drive the MG.

- Yeah, because you can't.

Sweetheart, I want you to meet

one of my oldest and dearest friends.

Ann, this is Nancy.

Nancy, Ann.

- Nice to meet you, Nancy.

- My mother used to wear gloves like that.

Well, your mother must've been

a very elegant lady.

It's what women in her generation did.

Hey, a bunch of us

are gonna go dancing tonight.

- Why don't you join us.

- I have the boys.

Mom, don't worry about us.

We'll be fine. She's a great dancer.

Well, maybe your mother

could teach us to do the Charleston.

I could probably teach you

a lot of things, child.

Come here.

- Don't pay any attention to Nancy.

- Oh, no.

Look, um, I should be

at the William Penn at 11:00.

You and I could, uh, sneak off

and do some serious catching up.

- That sounds like fun, Charlie.

- Good.

That's a lovely dress. Is it rayon?

No!

[Scoffs]

You going somewhere, darling?

For a walk.

You're going to see

your father, aren't you?

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