The Flame of New Orleans Page #4

RememBer the family.

I'm not a child, you know.

And don't forget

the necklace.

Don't Be nervous.

Shh.

[Knocking]

Good-Bye. Good-Bye!

Are you afraid to come out

and say good-Bye?

And count your silver.

I stole some.

Don't Be in such a hurry

to close the door,

or I'll Break your arm off.

Won't you step inside,

please?

Huh?

Looks like every time

you come, Mr. Giraud,

you got to see that girl.

Huh? Yes, yes.

Mm-hmm.

I'll tell Madame

you is here, sir.

Eh? Certainly, certainly.

You never saw a Body

so surprised in your life.

He dumfounded.

Do I look all right?

Fine.

Good afternoon, Charles.

Good afternoon.

Won't you sit down?

Thank you.

Don't you feel well?

Huh? Oh, I'm fine, fine. Yes.

That-That girl I just met-

She's your twin?

I Beg your pardon.

Oh, excuse me.

Who is she?

She Belongs to my family,

in a way.

An uncle of mine-

Before his marriage.

You understand?

I understand, yes.

How does she happen

to Be here?

I thought if I Brought her

to this new world,

she'd lead a Better life.

She was terriBle aBroad.

Just terriBle.

That's very interesting.

I wish she had stayed

where she was.

I'd like to ask you

a few questions.

I wish she had stayed

in Saint PetersBurg.

Were you ever in Saint-

Saint PetersBurg!

What's the matter, Charles?

Was she ever in Saint PetersBurg?

Oh, yes. Why?

Were you ever there?

Oh, no.

It's much too cold.

And I don't like Russians.

Oh.

Claire, this is important.

Very important.

What, Charles?

That girl that

just left here?

Yes?

I want you

to Bring her to me.

That would Be very difficult.

But I must see her.

I aBsolutely must.

Why?

Please don't ask

any questions,

But trust me.

Our happiness

depends on it.

Our happiness

depends on that girl?

I don't see how.

Well, not exactly.

But you see, my family

must Be convinced.

You see-

Oh, I can't explain.

My dear, we must see that girl,

and you must help me.

I don't know what's

on your mind,

But I will never permit you

to see me with that girl.

Then I must speak frankly, Claire.

We cannot Be married

until I find that girl.

Then we cannot

Be married.

Good day.

Very well.

I shall find that girl myself.

I'll search everywhere.

Every nook and cranny in New Orleans.

Good day.

[Door Slams]

[No AudiBle Dialogue]

Uh-oh. There's Mr. Giraud's

Brother-in-law.

That's Bad.

A crowded place where

they won't see me too clearly.

Where?

Yes, yes. But wait and see

how this whole story

is going to sound to Auntie.

Come on.

Wait. Wait.

Can I speak?

Yes, certainly.

I know where you can find

that girl.

Where?

Most every night,

she's at the Oyster Bed.

Shh. It's a caf.

Ha! That's where we're going.

You and your suspicions

are gonna look pretty foolish.

Drive on, Turner.

Oh, please, sir, don't let

Madame know I told you.

Ha-ha. Here.

Thank ya.

[Carriage Approaching]

Good day.

Good day. Where can I find

your Russian friend?

Charles, there's no use looking for him.

He will not take part in a duel.

I am not interested in that.

He told me yesterday that

dueling is against his religion.

And anyway, he's in

the diplomatic service of the czar.

He isn't allowed to Be killed.

Is it against his religion

to go to a caf?

Oh, yes, aBsolutely forBidden.

A caf? What's at a caf?

An old friend of his

we want him to identify. Come on.

But he said that

he would Be Busy in the middle

of diplomatic Business today, and-

You mean you're an underwear

salesman from Saint PetersBurg?

Mm-hmm.

And your company

lets you give away samples?

Mm-hmm.

When are we

going to get ours?

I thought tonight would Be a good time.

Do you give many away?

Not in the last

four weeks.

Are you free

tonight?

Yes, he's free.

Yes, yes, you're free.

We're going to the Oyster Bed Caf.

This way.

Gentlemen, have pity.

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[Boisterous]

[People Laughing, Chattering]

What'll it Be?

Have you Brandy?

Four Brandies.

Wait a minute.

What kind is it?

Huh?

Who makes it?

Who makes it?

We make it right here.

Waiter. How much?

Ten cents.

Something happen

to your appointment?

Looks like it.

I'm through here

at 2:
00.

I'll think it over.

I'll wear a coat.

- [Loud Slap]

- I didn't do it.

Lily, don't you rememBer me?

Oh, Saint PetersBurg.

Can I see you later tonight?

MayBe I'll Be Back.

I've got a date, But-

Sorry aBout the slap.

You proBaBly deserved it

for something else.

What do you say now?

There is a resemBlance.

But I don't see how

you could confuse

one with the other.

I've Been rammed.

Excuse me.

You're a new one here.

And it's aBout time.

Hey, look what I got.

Come on, Boys.

Let me go.

You want to Be initiated,

don't you? Sure you do.

Line up.

How was it, Sam?

Mighty tasty.

I have to go.

Tasty's right.

You haven't Been kissed.

Let me go!

Them other guys have Been

wasting your time, sister.

Let me go! Let me-

[Giggles]

You frightened

the little pigeon.

You ought to Be ashamed

of yourself.

[Glass Shattering]

I've had enough of this.

Let go of me.

You're hurting my arm.

You get out of this place

and never come Back here.

I don't know you.

But I know you.

You're an immoral,

ungrateful girl...

who's been taking advantage

of the countess long enough.

Oh, you're the one she's going to marry.

I didn't get my invitation

to the wedding.

Not another word out of you!

Not one word!

That's all right, Mr. Giraud.

I'll take care of her.

A very nice family.

Just wonderful.

Have a drink.

Some other time.

I have to go.

Wait a minute.

Are you her twin sister?

No. We're kind of cousins.

Oh.

Is- Is she

gonna marry him?

Tomorrow.

Tomorrow. Hmm.

I wish her luck.

Are you in love with her?

I hit my Best friend

the day Before yesterday.

I've Been drunk for a week.

I'm losing my Boat

Because I won't work.

Must Be something.

You're not in love.

You're just impressed with a lady.

You're right.

I'm just impressed with a lady.

I guess I must've said that now

aBout 10,000 times.

I oughta Be convinced, huh?

Aren't you?

Sure I am.

Can't you tell?

If I were you, I'd forget her.

Who? I can't even rememBer

who you're talking aBout.

I'm talking aBout someone...

who's not good enough

for you.

Beat it.

Go on. Go home.

Say.

Don't you ever tell her

what I said.

Not one word.

Do you understand?

I won't.

She will never even

see me again.

Good-Bye.

You'll drink later.

You and I have a little

Business deal to discuss.

Come on.

[Scoffs]

Can't we discuss it here?

No. We have to hurry.

The $150 that you Borrowed

from our Bank, my friend-

have you got it?

Well, no, But

I'm looking for a cargo now.

It's a little late, isn't it?

It was due two days ago.

Two days ago?

Legally, we could sell your Boat.

Can't you give me a few days

to try and find a cargo?

Take that girl out of New Orleans,

and we'll cancel your deBt.

Kidnapping, eh?

Oh, she'll proBaBly

Be glad to go.

A girl like that?

Why not?

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