My Sister Eileen Page #6

reasonable is not the word for it.

- Good evening, Mr. Lippencott.

- Good evening, Eileen.

We dont have to use these...

I hope youre still not mad about

this afternoon. It really wasnt my fault.

Charlie, the piano player,

he never said a thing to me.

- I bet. Lets move the table.

- Let me help.

- No, thats all right, we can manage.

- So help me, its the truth.

If it isnt, may I be struck dead on this spot.

- What the devil was that?

- Come in, Mr. Clark.

Is it safe?

Of course.

Theyre just blasting for the new subway.

It doesnt happen very often.

This is my sister Ruth.

- How do you do?

- How do you do?

You still mad?

I didnt know anything about that deal.

Ill take an oath.

Dont do it.

Youll get the surprise of your life.

No. Im not mad anymore.

I know you two boys

were just trying to help.

Now that were all one big happy family,

why dont we sit down?

Sure. Of course.

- Please.

- Thank you.

- Dinner will be ready soon.

- It wont be long at all.

- I wish we could offer you a drink.

- So do I. Its hotter than blazes in here.

This is for you, Eileen.

Its a California Burgundy-type wine.

I thought it would go good

with the spaghetti.

- Thank you.

- Its a special were running this week.

So is our spaghetti.

- Ill get the glasses and some ice.

- No ice.

This is the kind of wine that should be

served at the temperature of the room.

Then you better cook it a couple of hours.

Eileen tells me

youre a newspaperman, Mr. Clark.

Thats right.

- She tells me you write, too.

- Yes.

Thats quite a girl, your sister.

Ive been turning her over

in my mind all afternoon.

You dont say.

This is quite a studio you have here.

Ive heard a lot about Greenwich Village,

but this is the first time Ive ever been...

here.

- Frank! Lm so sorry.

- Whats the matter? What happened?

- The water wagon.

- Oh, no, llI get a towel.

- Hello, darlings.

- Well, dont bother to knock.

I brought the plumber to look at the wall.

Hell only be a minute.

This is a fine time to be conscientious.

Dont you see we have guests?

My apologies.

By the way, I would appreciate knowing

if you intend staying on here.

A lady friend of the previous tenant

has expressed interest in this studio.

We can talk about this some other time.

- Hey, Appopolous.

- Will you excuse me for a moment, please?

- Good evening.

- Good evening, Officer.

- I see youre entertaining.

- I guess you could call it that.

Enjoy yourselves,

but keep your noses clean.

- What did he mean by that?

- Weve been playing the piano too loud.

I can fix it, but you got to tear out the wall.

Its all rotted, anyway. Look.

Ruth, what happened?

Anybody here like meatballs in plaster?

Isnt that a shame.

Im sorry.

Look, dont worry about it.

We can go down to the drugstore and eat.

- Drugstore?

- Sure.

I know a great little spot near here.

Beautiful steaks.

- And the dinners on me. How about it?

- You talked us into it.

- Chick, how sweet. Well get our things.

- Dont mention it.

As long as were going to go out,

could we go someplace like the El Morocco?

El Morocco?

- Thats very expensive, dear.

- It is? I didnt know.

The special at the drugstore

is baked Virginia ham.

- Sounds good.

- Look, baby, you want to go to El Morocco...

El Morocco it is.

Isnt it wonderful, Ruth?

We wont be a minute.

Chick, this is so exciting.

Ive dreamed about coming

to a place like this all my life.

Now that youve seen it, how about

you and me sneaking out of here?

I know a spot uptown

thats just loaded with cosy corners.

But you seem to forget. Im Franks date.

Youre supposed to be with Ruth.

She and that soda jerk

are getting along swell.

Hes not a soda jerk,

hes the fountain manager.

Besides, you said you were so interested

in Ruths work...

and you havent said a word to her

all evening.

I am interested in her work, honey.

Im going to speak to my editor about her

first thing in the morning.

- Promise?

- Why, sure, baby.

- Good parfait.

- Is it? Lm glad.

Thats quality ice cream.

- Boy, Eileen sure is a good dancer.

- Yes, she is.

Shes really a remarkable girl.

So pretty and talented.

Shes got a healthy appetite, too.

Youre really stuck on her, arent you?

I guess a lot of fellows are, huh?

- Look, if you dont mind my suggesting...

- No.

Faint heart never won fair lady.

- You mean I should take the bit in my teeth.

- Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Thats easier said than done.

I know what you mean.

Ive seen a lot of girls come in and out

of the store since Ive been working there.

Nice ones, too.

Never one like Eileen.

Ill never forget

the first time she came in the store.

I was filling the sugar...

Whats the matter, you drop something?

Yes, my compact.

Good evening, Miss Sherwood.

- Mr. Baker.

- Yeah.

Fancy meeting you here.

Mr. Baker, Mr. Lippencott.

- How do you do?

- How do you do?

Shall we?

Now, may I present Miss Stewart.

Miss Sherwood, Mr. Lippencott.

This is a very pleasant surprise.

Maybe youd care to join us?

- Thanks very much, but were with Ruths...

- Friends.

As a matter of fact,

we were just getting ready to leave.

Thats too bad.

- It was nice meeting you, Lippencott.

- Lippencott.

- Ruth was telling me all about you.

- She was?

Yeah. Shes a very remarkable girl.

I dont blame you for being jealous.

Good night. Nice to have seen you.

- Good night.

- Good night.

He seems like a very nice fellow. Very nice.

I think hes got me mixed up

with somebody else, though.

Who is he?

Hes just a fellow

whos got me mixed up with somebody else.

- Would you like some more coffee, madam?

- No, thank you. The cheque please.

- Whats the matter? Dont you feel well?

- No.

- How are you two lovebirds getting along?

- Ruths not feeling too well.

Whats the matter?

llI have a daiquiri, please.

- And a Gibson.

- A daiquiri and a Gibson. Yes, Mr. Baker.

As I was telling you,

Mr. Powers was terribly upset...

that I couldnt do

the bathing suit for Vogue.

But I already had a hat layout for Harpers.

With all the models in New York...

youd think they could find one

to do a simple bathing suit layout.

Everybody told me how hard it would be

to get started modelling...

but I didnt have any trouble at all.

My folks wanted me to be a stenographer,

but that takes so much studying.

Its really amazing when you consider...

that Ive only been in New York

for eight months...

and already Ive had my picture on the cover

of three of the biggest magazines.

Amazing.

- Im sorry you dont feel well, Ruth.

- Yes, thats a shame.

- Why dont you take her home, Lippencott?

- I feel much better now.

As a matter of fact,

I feel so much better, Id like to feel better.

- Lets go someplace and have a drink.

- Why, Ruth.

Why not?

There are a lot of people having a good time

tonight, why shouldnt we?

- Call a cab, Chick.

- Get a cab.

Ruth, put your shoes on. Youll catch cold.

Step on a crack,

you break your uncles back.

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