The Merry Widow Page #3

and the best one goes to Maxim's.

We can't go to Maxim's.

Not in my wildest dream.

There's nothing shown there and

we are too unknown there.

Lolo, Dodo, Juju, Cloclo,

Mango, Crucru,

we promise to be faithful

until the night is true.

Danilo.

Lulu.

Count Danilo.

Lulu. Please.

Did you say something?

No.

You better not.

Are you looking for trouble?

No Good.

What if I am looking for trouble?

Oh, shut up.

I won't shut up.

Go home, you old fool.

Pig.

Idiot.

Stop. How dare you?

My seconds will call on you,

monsieur.

Very well, monsieur.

I wouldn't bother.

Now, listen.

Who is that old goat?

He's some ambassador from, ah...

You understand.

This whole thing is a government

secret of the highest importance.

Yes, your excellency.

Well. Tomorrow night, the embassy

is giving a big reception in

her honor.

Does she see well off?

No. No. No. No.

Is she beautiful?

She owns fifty-two percent of

Marshovia so she is beautiful.

If you like her or not,

you love her.

This is called patriotism.

Have you ever had diplomatic

relations with a woman?

Oh, well. Anyhow, these are

the plans for tomorrow night.

Before you arrive,

she must have a very dull time,

so that you can shine by contrast

Therefore, for the first half hour

I will entertain her personally.

After listening to me for

15 minutes,

she will be completely bored.

Then we dance, after five minutes

dancing with me,

widow needs fresh air.

Exit to garden.

Now, and now,

she gets the big thrill.

I leave her.

She's alone in the garden.

It'll be a moonlight night.

I'll see to that.

I mean, it'll look like it.

And the next thing,

you come over the garden wall.

Danilo. Danilo.

How are you? How are you?

Oh, fine.

Danilo.

How are you?

Danilo. Danilo. Danny.

Danilo.

Stay here or I'll kill you.

I don't like her.

I once have a wonderful girl.

Girls. Girls.

It's good to be back.

Mimi, Gigi, Pipi, Fufu.

Do you still have that

frightful chauffeur?

With all the cushions.

Good. Juju, Dodo, Miji,

I gained five pounds.

They're all mine.

And Margo.

Margo with the same sweet dimple.

How's your young lady?

Still grouching?

A- ha.

And Gaches,

are your garter still blue?

Baby blue.

Do you still cry

when you love somebody?

Did you miss me, girls?

Yes.

And I miss you.

All of you, Mimi, Kiki, Fufu.

Oh, it's great to be loved.

Just a minute.

Don't stand in the entrance.

Go over to table fifteen.

Order lots of champagne.

Any Americans here tonight?

I don't know.

Peculiar, ha?

Bother?

Look who's here. Danilo.

There are girls in the wild

and its wet.

There's two things that

we live to regret.

Let me dance till

the restaurant's close.

With the girls, girls, girls,

girls, girls.

Where there's wine

and women and song.

It is wrong not to

do something wrong.

When you do something wrong,

you must do something right.

And I'm doing it right tonight.

I say.

Oh, terrific.

Remember, last year?

Do I.

Oh.

Pretty, isn't it?

He gave it to me.

Not bad. Who's she?

She's new here.

What's your name, deary?

Fifi.

Well, Fifi.

Who is he?

Don't you know me?

She doesn't know me.

You don't know him?

No.

It's Danilo.

Danilo? Wait a minute.

Aren't you the man

who gave me this bracelet?

Oh, listen.

If I gave you the bracelet,

you'd remember it.

And besides, he doesn't give

any bracelets.

Shall we sit down?

Well, there's not much going on

here tonight.

You're Americans.

Are you a banker?

No.

I was just in a mood for banker.

You understand, don't you?

Sure. Sure.

I didn't mean to

hurt your feeling.

It's alright. Really.

Not bad. Come on.

Sit down. Waiter.

Yes, madam.

Lots of champagne.

Yes, madam.

You're the freshest Fifi

I ever met.

I am nice Fifi.

How nice?

Not too nice.

Your right eye says yes

and your left eye says no.

Fifi, you're cockeyed.

Quite right.

For instance, at the moment,

I'm looking at someone else,

and what's more,

let go of my hands.

You're charming,

fascinating, delightful.

Stop kicking me.

Stop pinching me. That's better.

Now, you're behaving

like a gentleman.

Give me back my shoe.

Girls on my table don't look at

other men, you understand?

I'm not your slave.

After all, we're living in 1885.

Shut up.

Constantinople.

Number seven.

Where?

To the private dining room

Oh, no. I never go to

private dining rooms.

I don't want to act the lady but...

May I put it down?

Please.

And now, Fifi, if you feel in

the mood for banker,

the door is not lock.

What's the matter?

Great man.

His only mistake was he attacked

too early.

That's how I lost Waterloo.

Oh, now, listen.

I want mine to be kissing.

I want to enjoy sometime,

but this is absolutely

demoralizing you.

First, it's the Turk,

now it's Napoleon.

Well, I'll give you Napoleon.

You can have him all night,

and see if you can see his head

off the second button.

Anything wrong?

Now it's impossible.

I take her upstairs and just

when I am about to be nice to her

she stops to

talk about another man.

Shame on you.

Why, the girl has

no etiquette. Come on.

Would you like to dance?

No.

Not a word. Have I hurt you?

Yet I know.

You have not told me,

but you hold me for I know.

Words I haven't spoken,

yet I know you hear.

Music find your heart's reply

I love you, dear.

Danilo.

Yes, Fifi.

Do you love me?

Certainly. Why not?

Oh, you don't understand.

I mean, do you love me?

Forever.

How long is forever with you?

What a funny question?

Has nobody asked you that before?

Oh, not at Maxim's.

You like Maxim's girls best,

don't you?

Of course, I do.

Where in the world can you find

girls so beautiful, so charming,

who can dance like you, girl,

who can smile like you.

Ah, you're wonderful.

And let me tell you something,

Fifi. Stay just what you are.

Have you met a society woman?

Never.

Well, you haven't miss a thing.

You don't like ladies?

Yes. Yes, I like them.

They are nice but they take love

too seriously.

They can't enjoy it without

bothering about tomorrow.

You mean,

they're hard to get rid off.

Right. And the silly questions

they asked. Do you love me?

And then you have to lie, yes,

certainly, of course.

And then they'll ask you again,

do you really love me?

No, really...

Oh. Well, may I ask who you are?

Just one of those women

who ask silly questions,

and then you have to lie.

Do you still want me to stay?

Oh, I wouldn't let you go for

anything in the world.

But, what if I should bother you

tomorrow,

what if I should be hard to

get rid off?

Darling...

Is that all you can say?

No.

A very clear answer.

No, Fifi.

Fifi. That's all you really want.

That's all women is to you.

Your Fifi. You great lover.

Oh, please.

You don't even know what love is.

Please. Please.

Don't spoil this evening.

Spoil this evening, oh no, I won't.

You came here to have

a great time, didn't you?

Well, you'll have it.

You won't be cheated.

Kiki, Margo, Cloclo, Marsel.

Now, listen.

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