The Flame of New Orleans Page #3

Or even the day after.

Poor Madame.

She very brave.

Mr. Latour,

I wouldn't have knowed you

from a gentleman.

You like it, huh?

Yes, sir.

Good night.

Good night.

Too Bad.

She's sick.

But she isn't complaining.

She isn't?

MayBe she oughta

have a doctor.

Yeah, mayBe she oughta.

She proBaBly doesn't even

know a doctor here.

No, she proBaBly don't.

All alone in that house without a man.

Why, that's terriBle!

Yeah, that's terriBle.

[Playing Piano:
Classical]

Doesn't she play delightfully, Auntie?

Uh- Oh, yes.

Don't you think so, dear?

Delightfully.

My wife plays the harp, you know.

Professional jealousy.

Nonsense.

We can play duets together.

What exciting evenings are ahead!

Oh, charming.

Charming.

[Carriage Approaching]

[Coachman]

Whoa. Whoa.

How did you get here?

I thought mayBe she'd need me.

[Piano Continues]

She must've got Better.

I'd like to see her.

No, you stay here.

I'll tell her you've come.

[Guests Laughing]

He followed me here.

He right outside there.

He heard the music

and everything.

[Knocking]

Oh, I knowed somethin'

like this would happen.

Not so quick.

[Knocking Continues]

How can you ever forgive me?

I started to feel Better

as soon as my servant left.

I even tried to call her Back,

But then some of the family

dropped in unexpectedly.

You know how families are.

Oh. Oh, sure.

I knew you'd understand.

You're one of the most

understanding men I've ever met.

It's nothin'.

I hope I didn't put you to any trouBle.

I didn't go to any trouBle.

I just had a little snack fixed up,

But I can eat it myself.

I'm so glad.

Aw, what's

a couple of chickens?

You're making me feel

much Better.

[Chuckles]

Good night.

Good night.

Good night.

Good night.

[Guests Laughing]

[Laughing]

I didn't know

Giraud was in your family.

There's more to Being a gentleman

than wearing tight pants.

When a lady says she is ill,

she's ill.

And a gentleman doesn't go around

looking into windows.

And one more

free piece of advice.

Stay a sailor, sailor.

It Becomes you more.

[Door Closes]

Where shall I put these?

Put 'em anywhere.

Your hat.

Clementine.

All right. Give it to me.

I'll give it to Madame.

No. I have to give it

to her personally.

This way.

Are you noticing

how it drapes, how it clings?

May I speak frankly?

Yes.

This cape is deliBerately...

revealing.

Cross again.

He's got somethin'.

From Mr. Giraud.

Oh.

Oh!

Oh! Oh.

Two more days to the wedding,

and then you're all mine.

You emBarrass me.

You emBarrass easily.

I'm doing so many strange things.

You know, I've never accepted presents

from a man Before.

Don't worry, my dear.

You'll get used to it.

Here she is. Ask her.

You must sing for us.

We can't wait to hear you.

Oh, no, please.

We won't take no for an answer.

Charles.

I order you to sing,

my dear.

I'll arrange it.

He's so dominating.

She's going to sing.

How delightful!

Claire's going to sing.

Oh, that's nice, Charles.

Yes, isn't it? Yes.

How a grown man can act so silly

is Beyond me.

It's not Beyond me.

Well, you're proBaBly

attracted to that... type.

She grows on one.

[Chuckles]

I wish she'd grow on me.

I should think

you'd have some resentment

at the size of this reception.

I'm just as upset as you are.

I didn't count on

your decrepit Brother

getting married.

Did you marry me

for my money?

Well, uh, yes and no.

What do you mean,

yes and no?

I mean yes.

Aren't you going

to miss Europe?

She could go aBroad every year.

No, it's another world.

I'll never go Back.

Good-Bye, Europe.

I'll wait here for you.

Don't Be long.

Oh, come on in. There are

some men here you'll like.

Look here. I've Been

for four weeks on a Boat.

I don't like men tonight.

Not even you.

Well, there are

women here.

Mm, with husBands.

I'll just say hello to my friend,

and we'll Be out of here

in two minutes.

Fine.

Will you please excuse me?

I don't Believe my eyes.

Tell me I'm not dreaming.

Pinch me someplace-

anyplace.

If you don't pinch me,

I'm gonna pinch you.

[Chuckles]

I am Zolotov.

Don't you rememBer?

Saint PetersBurg?

What are you doing here?

I'm going to sing.

You're a singer now?

Excuse me.

Don't you feel well?

Oh, yes. I feel fine.

Uh-huh. You're just nervous.

But you needn't Be.

We all love you.

We can go now.

Oh, no.

Now we are staying.

I just met a girl here

whom I used to know

in Saint PetersBurg.

I didn't exactly know her,

But I know stories

aBout her.

What a girl. What stories.

She says she's a singer now.

[Piano:
Ballad]

Sweet is the Blush of May

When love is a Budding rose

When shy is the glance

Of eyes where romance

dances merrily, merrily

Sweet is the blush of May

[Playing Piano]

So come, be gay

Let thejoy of spring

hold sway

For spring is love

And the heartz of spring is May

[Piano Continues]

[No AudiBle Dialogue]

Pale is the blush of May

When cool is the heart of love

And still is the stream

That danced to the theme

of I'm ever thine

Ever thine

Pale is the blush of May

[Piano Continues]

[No AudiBle Dialogue]

So come, Be gay

Let the joy of spring

hold sway

For spring is love

And the heartz of spring is May

[No AudiBle Dialogue]

[Playing Piano]

Sweet is the blush of May

When two heartzs in love entwine

And blessed is the pair

That chooses to share

love forevermore

Evermore

Sweet is the blush of May

So come, be gay

Let thejoy of spring hold sway

For spring is love

And the heart of spring is May

[Guests Applauding]

[Guests Chattering, Exclaiming]

Hurry, hurry.

Here are your things.

Will you kindly repeat

what you said aBout my fiance?

I didn't know

she was your fiance.

My seconds will call on you

in the morning.

There is no need of them to call.

In the first place, I made a terriBle mistake.

The girl, I mean- She only looks like her.

And in the second place,

I don't see very well.

I usually wear glasses- thick ones.

And in the third place,

it's pretty dark in the other room.

What time will it Be convenient

for my seconds to call on you?

Anytime. I mean-

I really wasn't speaking

aBout your fiance, Believe me.

There was a certain girl

in Saint PetersBurg.

And she had a trick of fainting.

Fainting?

Y-Yes.

Well, I shan't keep you any longer

away from your guests.

Remind me to tell you

all aBout it someday.

I must Be going now.

Lovely party, and I hope

you'll Be very happy.

Good-Bye.

[People Gasp]

[Woman]

What happened?

[Man]

What's the matter?

She's- She's fainted!

You shouldn't have fainted.

Oh, I didn't know

what else to do.

What time will

he Be here tomorrow?

2:
00.

We is ruined.

That's it. We is ruined.

We'll Be thrown out in the street.

I knowed this was too good to last.

Quiet. Let me think.

Let me think.

[Scoffs]

There ain't no use thinking.

We is ruined.

You ain't gonna fool him this time

like you did before,

inventin'somebody illegitimate

in the family and blame it on her.

Charles, Be firm.

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