Party Husband Page #5

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Do you remember the

line in Wilde's poem?

"We always kill the thing we love."

Goodnight.

[ Doorbell ]

Hello, Jay.

Oh .. where did you come from?

You haven't called me or

anything, have you?

I've been terribly busy lately, Kate.

That's good.

Going to ask me in?

But of course.

Oh I've been doing without

a maid. Not in much.

Why, you've been here

night after night alone.

I've passed the house.

I didn't come in, because

you haven't called me up.

I would have been glad to see you.

This came this morning.

Stopping a women's hotel, huh?

Yes.

And she left the firm.

Purcell still there?

I don't know.

Seen Laura?

How could I?

I want you to get one thing

out of your head, Kate.

You're not responsible for our

breaking up and that's the truth.

It was ..

Well, something else.

We must never talk of it again.

Mind if I take off my hat?

May I offer you something?

No thanks.

But pitch in and clean this place up.

That isn't necessary.

No?

Any more use for these souvenirs?

Please Kate, don't bother.

Oh, no fuss at all.

Good morning.

When did you come?

About 15 minutes ago.

I'll give your door a

kick tomorrow morning.

So we'll time things better.

How did you get in?

I found a spare key last night.

Excuse me.

My dear girl.

Here is your orange juice.

But my dear.

Take it to the table and sit down.

But ..

Go on and sit down.

Go on.

But ..

Sit down.

Kate, I can't let you do this.

Why not?

Afraid of me?

I'm not after you.

Just fattening you up.

I've never tried fattening

anyone up before.

It's fun.

I can't repay you.

Take me to a nightclub once in a while.

You will find I'm poor company.

I don't doubt that.

Two lumps?

Thanks.

Like rare roast beef?

Not for breakfast.

For dinner I mean.

Say, now listen, you're not ..

Now you listen.

Don't think I'm going to pile out in

the morning to get your breakfast.

Then have you use hooch for dinner.

Six-thirty for you, young man.

And don't be late.

Hi. I hope you'll excuse me.

Hello Jay. Why, Kate ..?

Hello, Laura.

How do you do?

You'd better let me do it.

I hope I didn't tear it.

No harm done.

It's the first time, isn't it.

Fortunately.

Does it still hurt, Jay?

I wish you would forget it.

I'm sorry.

Will you ask for the check.

I'll go and get ready.

Will you talk to me.

Why of course. Sit down.

I know how you ..

I don't feel any resentment.

Why, how can you say that?

Because I know you are

less to blame than any of us.

I don't mean a thing to him.

I've been going to his house every day.

Fixing his meals.

I've been trying to ..

Straighten him out?

No, I ..

I've been trying to

make him care for me.

But it's no use.

I'm to blame.

So is Jay.

I know that now.

Why don't you try to

get together with him?

I'm not going to see him anymore.

Would it do any good?

He loves you.

He needs you terribly.

Why don't you go in my

place in the morning?

I won't tell him you're coming.

Ready, Laura?

All fixed.

Thanks.

So long, Kate.

I'll do that little thing

for you in the morning.

Goodbye.

Kate.

Laura.

Mother.

How are you, dear?

Where did you come from?

Didn't you expect me?

Why .. no.

Didn't you get my letter?

Why no.

It's probably in one of Jay's pockets.

Probably.

I wrote to you that I was

on my way to Florida.

And that I'd stop off and see you.

Oh, how stupid of Jay.

He might have forwarded it.

Been away?

Hmm.

Why, just to Atlantic City.

Oh.

It must have come then.

Hmm.

When did you decide to got to Florida?

Well, I'll tell you all

about that upstairs.

Yes. You must.

Are you going somewhere?

I think I am .. oh, just to the grocers.

I forgot to get the bacon

for Jay's breakfast.

There you are.

So busy at your office that your

poor husband hasn't any bacon.

You run along then, dear.

I'll go on up alone.

Oh, I'll go too.

But can't Jay let me in?

No, I think I'd better come.

But the man must have his bacon.

Oh, he'll get his bacon alright.

I'll send him for it.

Why ..?

There. You see? Going to

work without his breakfast.

How are you, Jay darling?

Me? Oh, I'm great.

What's that I smell?

Bacon.

Bacon?

Why Laura, you told me you

were going after bacon.

I've plenty of bacon.

Oh you've found it.

Found what?

The bacon.

What do you suppose I was after?

Oh, of course.

Well are you surprised to see me?

I'm delighted.

I suppose you've been carrying

mother's letter around in your pocket?

Oh, have I?

Yes, I suppose I have.

Oh well. No harm done.

How do you like our place, mother?

Why, it's lovely.

I'll take a look at the other rooms.

Of course.

Mother, you must see

our nice little bedroom.

My dear, I am famished.

Could I have a cup of tea?

Right away.

Thanks.

There is no tea.

Say, what's the idea?

I just happened to meet

mother out front.

She's on her way to Florida.

And you?

I came here to talk to you.

Yes?

I think we should settle this matter.

I'll let you take the steps.

Thanks.

But that's not what I want.

We have so much

worthwhile to take its place.

Why can't we both

forget what's happened?

And start all over.

I'm to forget that night I found you ..?

Well, if I can come here ..

It's charming.

If I ever come to New York to live

I'm going to have a place just like it.

Do you know I haven't been

in New York in so long.

That I think I'll stay

over for a day or two.

That is, if it won't put you out.

Oh no, not at all.

Why, Jay can sleep on the couch.

I don't believe in separation

young married people.

I sleep on the couch.

Oh, but mother.

Now, my dear.

Did you ever know me to change

my mind once I've made it up?

I sleep on the couch.

Now then, if you've got that tea ready.

There is no tea.

Chocolate, then.

There is no chocolate.

Any coffee?

Yeah.

Oh yes, we've got lots of coffee.

I'll get it ready in a few seconds.

I'll help.

Now what are we going to do?

Listen, Jay. Mother mustn't

know we've split up.

I'm not going to have her trip spoiled.

It's only for a day or so.

How are we going to work it?

She's got the couch.

I don't know but we've got to work it.

Look, you run out and

get some groceries.

Then go to my hotel and

pick up some of my clothes.

Before mother finds out the truth.

Right.

I guess I can make it.

What time does she get up?

About six.

That means I have to be in at 5:30.

Four hours sleep.

I'm terribly sorry.

It's alright.

Are you going out, Jay?

Just to the corner. I forgot

to mail an important letter.

You won't be long I hope?

I couldn't close my eyes

without a man in the house.

I'll be right back.

I'm sorry I woke you.

That's alright. I wasn't asleep.

Back again, Jay?

Yeah.

Oh Jay, now that I'm awake.

I want to talk to you and Laura.

Oh.

When you're in your pyjamas, call me.

Certainly.

Make it snappy.

Alright. I'll do that.

No. I'm alright.

Please, Jay.

You'll need this yourself.

No I won't, Jay.

Oh, this can't go on.

I'll tell you mother I'm called

away on business in the morning.

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