Riptide Page #10

...our real tragedy is that

our love for each other isn't big enough...

... isn't strong enough as you said,

to overcome everything.

And neither of us is quite big enough.

So this time, Philip...

... it must be divorce.

I never knew that a punishment

could be so just and terrifying.

I know I must go, but...

I'll tell you the truth now.

If there was only one place that I ever really wanted to be...

... that was by your side.

This has been a horrible business.

She must be a very erratic woman.

No, not at all. She's enchanting.

Well, she'll be here. She's left her hotel.

Good.

Now I understood that the money

mentioned here is outside the original agreement,

... it's a gratuitous gesture.

To buy the child from her,

I think she has been punished enough.

Punished ? A clear name ?

And a handsome income.

What's happening ? Is she coming ?

Yes, she'll be here in a moment.

Well, we are ready for her.

Good morning, Sir Geoffrey.

I understand your client is sailing today.

Yes, so I understand.

It's all very confusing.

Thank you, I'll keep it.

Yes, milady.

No, Clarke. I can't see her possibly.

Couldn't trust myself.

Tell me...

How did the little birthday party go ?

Quite nice, milady.

We missed you.

I gave your present and read your little note.

Did you tell her I had gone away

on a great big boat ?

Yes. She doesn't quite believe it, though.

She asks for her mother

every morning and every night.

Does she ?

Couldn't you see her for a moment, milady ?

How could I ?

I guess I'd never let her go.

You shouldn't have to, milady.

It's a crime.

I thought for a moment I'd seen her hiding.

What was it ?

Something I wanted to ask you.

Oh, yes.

You might steal a couple

of those snapshots for me, would you ?

You know, the ones from last year by the sea.

Celeste couldn't find them when we left.

There's one with me running with her

and another one in the water. Remember ?

Yes, I know, milady.

Clarke.

Now, wait a minute... don't.

It's all right.

Hello, Mary.

Hello, David.

Philip.

Mary.

Sir Geoffrey.

I'm afraid I'm not

a very cooperative client, am I ?

Your maid said you had a cold and I believed her.

That was very sweet of you.

Mr. Farrington.

How do you do ? You know my brother, my partner ?

Yes, yes.

Well, Sir Geoffrey, what is it ?

You said it was important.

Yes. There is an agreement they want you to sign

taking your baby from you

and giving an income in return.

Well, I have an income.

Please don't be silly. You'll need money.

Philip, I want nothing.

You might regret this, Lady Rexford.

You've been awarded this baby and I'd be very happy...

That's very kind of you, Sir Geoffrey, but no.

Shall I read this ?

Couldn't I just write a simple note,

would that be all right ?

David, why don't you take it down ?

Yes, I will.

Dear Philip...

... Pamela stays with you...

... her father,

I have no claim on you or her whatsoever.

You have behaved most generously,

and I appreciate it.

All through your charming anxiety for my future.

Now, would you hurry with that, David,

so I can sign it before I go.

Yes, I'll have to hurry.

I doubt the legality of that note.

It's enough.

All right, if Lady Rexford won't change her mind.

I won't.

I believe you, Lady Rexford.

Come on.

I want to talk to you a minute outside.

There is nothing I can do for you before you leave ?

No, thank you. You have been very kind.

Well, what will the address be in New York ?

700, Park Avenue.

Will you see Pamela now ?

No, Philip.

Hurry up, David.

I want to sign that letter

before I go for your peace of mind.

You don't have to.

Why do you trust me ?

I'm sorry, Philip.

I didn't mean that to be a joke.

Well.

No, I couldn't say goodbye to you, Philip...

... any more than I could say goobye to Pamela.

I see.

You've been fine about that, Mary.

It's the least I could do for you, isn't it ?

When she grows up to be a big girl, I...

Funny to think of it, isn't it ?

Don't let her think me too bad, will you ?

No, I won't.

Thank you, Philip.

You made a pretty good job of it this time, Mary.

Anger, doubts, tears all have gone.

Just two polite little people.

Friends, though, really.

Oh, yes, of course.

When are you sailing ?

Tonight some time.

Would you mind if I come and see you off ?

Why, Philip ?

I don't know. I'm like you.

I find it rather hard to say goodbye too.

But we mustn't.

It's just a moment.

It's been every moment through it all.

Philip, you don't...

You don't mean that.

Here all these lawyers and people, hard at work,

all the machinery for parting us...

Even ourselves.

It can't be done, Mary. Can it ?

Can it, Mary ?

No, Philip.

Pam, my baby ! Pam, my girl !

Oh, my darling.

Oh, my sweetheart.

Here we go. Here we go.

Oh, my darling.

My darling !

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