Royal Wedding Page #7

I say,

who is this chap anyway?

He was engaged to a girl in the show.

I was just finding out about him for her.

- Oh I say that's frightful.

- Yes isn't it.

Well, what are you

so pleased about?

I always smile when I'm

heartbroken. I'd better tell her.

Oh no, not now. Don't you think you

should wait until after the performance?

It would seem kinder.

Maybe you're right.

Edgar, you're a real pal.

I'd stick up for you anytime.

Thanks old chap, that's frightfully

decent of you to say.

Well,

if you'll excuse me.

Oh, I shall be around to pick you up

early tomorrow morning.

- What's tomorrow?

- Why the Royal Wedding.

And I shall take you some place

where you'll see all the pageantry.

Great.

(Male voice)

Second act Mr. Bowen!

I left my hat in Haiti.

In some forgotten flat in Haiti.

I couldn't tell you how I got there.

I only know it was so hot there.

She took my hat politely.

And wound her arms

around me tightly.

But I remember

nothing clearly.

Except the flame

when she came near me.

Her eyes had the fire of surrender.

And her touch, it was tender.

And I guess in the moment as that,

you'd forget about your hat.

So if you go to Haiti,

there is a girl I know in Haiti.

If you can find her

you'll adore her.

Just look around

till you find someone

who has a blue grey fedora.

I think of that gorgeous creature

when I'm all alone.

Whenever I do, from down inside

there comes a groan.

That son of a gun in Haiti

has got the prettiest hat I own.

When it's bleak and chilly

and life is flat.

I think of that Haitian dilly.

And think

I'd better go get my hat.

I left my hat in Haiti.

In some forgotten flat in Haiti.

I couldn't tell you how I got there.

I only know

it was so hot there.

But I remember

nothing clearly.

Except the flame

when she came near me.

(Chorus) Her eyes

had the fire of surrender.

And her touch,

it was tender.

And I guess in a moment as that.

You'd forget about your hat.

So if you go to Haiti.

There is a girl I know in Haiti.

If you can find her

you'll adore her.

Just look around and you'll find

someone who has a blue-grey fedora.

(Applause)

Ellen!

Ellen,

got anybody to take you home?

Good.

- Goodnight Mr. Bowen.

- Goodnight.

Anne,

I've something to tell you.

Yes.

I hope you won't think

I've butted in where I shouldn't have.

But Jamie told me

your friend didn't call.

Oh?

I didn't ask. He told me.

I don't quite know why I did it

but I decided to try and find out

what happened to him.

Did you?

Yes I did.

Well?

Anne, he's married.

Married?

I'm sorry.

How wonderful,

how simply wonderful.

Oh Tom, thank you.

Oh it was nothing...

Anne...

I've been worrying myself

to death over him

on account of you

and he's been married all the time.

Isn't it wonderful?

What do you mean

on account of me?

On account of me being in love with you

and you being in love with me.

I'm in love with you?

Well aren't you?

Yeah.

What a mess.

The next thing that happens,

we'll be thinking about getting married.

I'm thinking about it right now.

There you see.

Well,

don't you want to marry me?

Yes I do.

Anne, it isn't you it's marriage.

I'm afraid I couldn't be married

and make a go of it.

I've been living one way too long.

For me it's always been work.

Everything else has just been

a side issue.

It isn't because

I don't want to,

it's just

that I... I don't know if I could change.

Anne, I'll know

I'll be an awful flop as a husband.

Do you understand?

I think I do Tom.

What'll we do?

Perhaps

you'd better take me home.

Tom,

I only disagree with one thing.

What's that?

I think you'll make

a marvellous husband.

You do?

Yes I do Tom.

Hi.

Hi.

You're back early.

It isn't early.

I thought it was.

Well it isn't. It's late.

Is it?

Hm?

I didn't say anything.

Tom,

John wants to marry me.

He does?

That's funny.

It might be to you,

but it's terribly serious to him.

He's very much in love with me.

He says he's found a new faith,

and everything. All on account of me.

How do you feel?

Well, very constructive.

I never thought

I'd see the day

you'd inspire anybody

to do anything but slug it out.

Alright,

go ahead make fun of me.

I'm sorry Ellie. You really are

involved this time, aren't you?

Up to here.

- What are you going to do?

- I don't know.

I was hoping you'd make up my mind

for me, like you usually do.

It sure is funny.

Why do you keep saying that?

When it isn't funny at all.

It's very important.

I know it is.

I only meant it's funny because

Anne wants me to marry her.

She does?

My gosh,

it sure is funny, isn't it?

Why?

I don't know.

It's just funny that's all.

What's so funny about someone

wanting to marry me?

I have

a few good points you know.

Tommy, are you really

in love with her?

Up to here.

I wonder

what would happen

if we just threw over all our principles

and got married anyway.

You'll stay here

in England with John?

Why would I stay here?

You can't go traipsing all over the world

and leave your husband at home.

What kind of a marriage

would that be?

No, I suppose not.

Well, what would you do?

- I'd marry Anne and...

- I mean who would you dance with?

I never thought of that,

I might try Anne, if she wants to,

she loves to dance

and shows a lot of promise.

- Do you really think so?

- Yeah.

I thought she was

a little awkward myself.

So were you

when you started.

I know it but it takes years

to build a good team.

You've always said that.

And there's a lot of excitement

in doing it.

- It just isn't fair Tommy.

- What isn't?

I'm getting the short end

of the stick.

What?

You want me to settle back

and get out of the way,

while you go off with someone

and have all of the fun.

I think

it's rotten of you, Tommy.

I didn't ask you to...

Everything's been so perfect,

we've had a wonderful life together.

We've been very successful. How can

you even consider breaking it up?

And for what,

to get married?

Oh no Tom,

marriage is a tough business.

You know what I've always

thought of marriage.

Responsibilities. Obligations.

A home to take care of.

Maybe children to look after.

Imagine being married

to someone you're dancing with.

If either the marriage

or the dancing doesn't work out

both of them go kabooey.

No, Thomas,

it's a terrible chance to take.

It is, isn't it?

We mustn't do it.

We've slaved too hard

to get where we are.

Why should we give it up?

It does seem foolish,

doesn't it?

We're a team and a darn good one,

we ought to stay that way.

Maybe you're right.

Of course I'm right.

You do see it, don't you Tommy?

Sure I see it. It's you and me

just like it's always been.

I'm sure we're doing the right thing.

Thank you so much for deciding for me.

Forget it.

(Children singing) What a lovely day

for a wedding. Happy are we to say.

It's a lovely day for a wedding.

Lovely in every way.

The sun is out, the flower is out.

To see what all the joy's about.

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