The Awful Truth Page #4

New York`s all right for a visit,

but I wouldn`t want to live here.

I know l`ll enjoy Oklahoma City.

Of course. If it gets dull,

you can always go to Tulsa for the weekend.

I think a big change

like that does one good.

That`s right.

I know this isn`t quite the place,

but Lucy tells me you two own a coal mine.

What about it?

Yes. Mr. Leeson thought that maybe

he`d like to buy your interest.

That is, if the price is right.

I was telling Mr. Leeson, I mean Daniel...

about how badly we were doing,

and he thought maybe he could do better.

I suppose you told him

there wasn`t any coal in it, too.

Well, if you`re interested,

you might bring around the data tomorrow.

I`m very lucky.

You know what they call me back home?

I can guess.

I just met her.

I guess it was easier for her

to change her name...

than for a whole family to change theirs.

That`d go great out West.

Seemed to go pretty well

with the cowboy here.

You want to change the subject?

Why don`t you two get up and dance?

Or don`t you dance?

Lucy doesn`t care much about dancing.

Didn`t you know that?

Did Lucy tell you that? She`s holding out

on you. She`s a beautiful dancer.

Why, I used to call her ``Twinkle Toes.``

Hello, Twinkle Toes.

Have you been fooling me, you little rascal?

Honestly, I didn`t think

you cared much about it.

Care about it?

Why, I could dance till the cows come home.

I won several cups at it myself.

We never won any cups.

Maybe you had the wrong partner.

There`s a lot in what you say.

-Can I have this waltz, Lucy?

-Of course.

Here, give this to the orchestra leader

and tell him...

-to play the same number again.

-Yes, sir.

Come on, sing.

It`s ``all day.``

-l`m sorry.

-lt`s all right.

-Not bad.

-Thanks.

-Never had a lesson in my life.

-You don`t say.

-Have you?

-Well, yes.

Let`s sing another one.

That must be him now.

-Hello, Warriner.

-Hello, Leeson.

-Hello, Lucy.

-Hello, Jerry.

-Glad you dropped up.

-Thanks.

I really am very interested

in that mine of yours.

Yes, I brought along all the records

and history of....

I`ve looked all over for McCall`s report

on that mine.

-I can`t find it anywhere. You must have it.

-Maybe I have.

Next chance you get,

look through your stocking drawer.

She always hides important things

in the top drawer of her dresser.

She does?

Every legal paper we had smelled of sachet.

It did?

Even the marriage certificate.

Remember when the clerk asked to see it

and you couldn`t find it?

We had a bunch of pals at the hotel.

They kept ribbing us all night.

Remember when they sent the bellboy?

We didn`t want ice water.

No?

What`s the matter?

When you two are married

the three of us can talk more freely.

About this mine business...

this place was formerly owned

by the Fullerton Brothers. They....

You`ve heard of the Fullerton Brothers,

haven`t you?

Yes.

It seems they didn`t know much

about the mining situation in Pennsylvania.

-Their racket was mainly--

-Why, hello, Ma!

-Hello.

-Hello, Mrs. Leeson.

-Hello, Lucy.

-Ma, this is Mr. Jerry Warriner.

-Not--

-Yes, ma`am, that`s right.

-We`re discussing a business proposition.

-I see.

-lt`s funny seeing you.

-lt is?

Well, it`s funny seeing you.

What I mean is, I was at a tea this afternoon

where some people...

were speaking of you and of Lucy, too.

They knew you both before the divorce.

I`ll bet you run into dozens of people

who knew us before the divorce.

Yes, we used to get around quite a lot.

Didn`t we?

They spoke very well of you.

They said you were a real gentleman.

Oh, did they really?

And they were talking of Lucy, too.

You know, you do sing divinely, dear.

But l`d never realized till this afternoon

that you had a teacher...

and a very handsome one, I understand.

There was a woman there, if I hadn`t been

a lady I would have slapped her face.

-Why didn`t you?

-I wish I had, because she insinuated....

As a matter of fact,

she didn`t even insinuate.

Well, she was talking

about your divorcing Mr. Warriner.

She came right out and said

that it should have been....

No matter, no matter.

-No matter.

-No matter.

Let`s get down to business, Leeson.

If l`d had time to work this mine myself,

l`d have made a fortune.

But I was always too busy

making money for other people.

There`s a section up there

simply crying for someone to go in...

who has the time and money to give it.

I think if you could sink a shaft

in this north corner, right about here....

Wait, let me show you something.

I ought to tell you, Jerry,

nobody is listening to you.

The girl`s name needs clearing, partner.

I wouldn`t go so far as to say that.

But l`m sure Mr. Warriner

is pleased at the opportunity...

to deny that silly story

I heard this afternoon.

Why, certainly, Mrs. Leeson. What is it?

This woman said Mr. Warriner permitted you

to bring proceedings so that....

Well, so that your reputation

wouldn`t be ruined.

There, it`s out. I know it`s silly but--

Of course it`s silly, and so are you.

-What?

-See here, Warriner.

I mean it`s silly for your mother

to believe such nonsense.

You see, our divorce was one of those

tragedies that you read about in the papers.

A trusting woman and a worthless man.

I was never good enough for Lucy

and finally she found it out.

I was never good enough for Lucy

and finally she found it out.

Lucy is above suspicion,

and always has been.

She`s as pure as the driven snow,

as faithful as she is fair.

And I would that I had been worthy

to kiss the hem of her garment.

Never during our marital bliss

did she cause me a moment`s uneasiness.

Never did I have to ask, ``Lucy, where

have you been, what were you doing?``

I always knew.

I tell you, something wonderful

went out of my life when I lost her.

-I know just how you feel.

-How do you know?

How can you know how it feels to have

used up the best years of a woman`s life?

Of course, that`s the way it goes.

Excuse me, you`re sitting on my prospectus.

Dan, take those and look them over.

And let me know. And, Dan...

take good care of her.

I`ll be going now.

Yes, Dan, take good care of her.

Maybe you`ll succeed where I failed.

I`m sure that the three of you will be

very happy out where the West begins.

If you ever think of me, send me a postcard.

Just say, ``Having a wonderful time.``

l`ll understand.

Goodbye, now.

Ma, are you convinced about everything?

What about the music teacher?

You two try and settle things for yourselves.

Let me know how it comes out.

Put a light in the window if it`s yes,

two if it`s no.

And if you can`t make up your minds,

just pull down the shade.

Hello.

What are you doing in my apartment,

if l`m not too inquisitive?

I thought after my swell reference

about you, I deserved a drink.

-Wish l`d mixed it for you.

-I see what you mean.

Certainly do appreciate

all the charming things you said about me.

When I get the chance,

I hope I can do as much for you.

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