What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Page #5

- Then how come I never had any?

Well, maybe you weren't...

I mean, maybe you were

just too independent.

No, that's not why.

You always stopped me

from having friends, that's why!

Not anymore, Jane.

I'm pleased that you have a friend.

That's what you need.

- Sure!

- I was just hoping maybe...

I could meet him and we could have

a nice talk, just the three of us.

You'd like that, wouldn't you?

Then you could tell him

a whole lot of lies about me.

Scare him off...

or maybe have him for yourself.

I've written a letter to Daddy

His address is heaven above

That's wonderful!

I've written a letter to Daddy

His address is heaven above

I've written, "Dear Daddy, we miss you

"And wish you were with us to love!"

Instead of a stamp I put kisses

The postman says that's best to do

I've written a letter to Daddy

Saying, "I love you"

I've written a letter to Daddy

Saying, "I love you"

Edwin, you certainly can play, can't you?

- And you certainly can sing.

- Oh, thank you.

I can see you've done

this kind of work before.

No, not really.

Actually, I've spent most of my time

on serious music.

Composing, and that sort of thing.

So this will be your first contact

with show business?

Not exactly.

You see, my father was quite well-known

as an actor.

In the movies? Maybe I worked with him.

I shouldn't think so.

He's been dead quite a long time now.

I lost my daddy

when I was quite young, too.

Of course, he was more

in the classical tradition as an actor.

Shakespeare and that sort of thing.

People used to say Daddy

could've been a star in his own right.

- He was a musician, too.

- What instrument?

Piano and banjo.

That's very interesting.

The banjo's a very native

American instrument.

Of course, my father was British...

but he never really got a chance

out here in Hollywood.

That's too bad.

It's funny, really.

Because actually he came from

a rather distinguished family, socially...

and yet nearly all the parts he had

were playing menials, butlers and such.

- Oh, really?

- Yes.

I don't think my mother

ever really appreciated...

what he was trying to do.

I know what you mean.

It's very hard for an artist

when people don't understand.

- I remember when...

- I sometimes try to explain to her...

that if you're going to produce

anything decent...

in the way of serious music...

you must have the right atmosphere.

But, of course,

Dehlia can't understand that.

Dehlia? Who's Dehlia?

You might not think it to look at her,

but she is my mother.

For a minute, I thought you had...

a wife or a lady friend

tucked away somewhere.

Oh, no. Nothing like that.

How much were you actually

thinking of paying?

Paying?

What do you think?

How about $100?

A week, of course.

- I think that would be fair.

- Then that's settled.

I don't like talking about money, do you?

No. It's not that important, is it?

Not like relationships between people.

But the thing is, if I'm going to move out

and give up my pupils...

I'll have to know for sure.

When were you thinking of starting?

Just when could you let me

have some money?

Well, I've got some family matters

to take care of.

That should take about a week or so.

Then I couldn't see why

we couldn't start rehearsing right away.

Tell you what, Edwin...

I'll pay you first thing Wednesday,

a month in advance.

It's done.

How about going to dinner

somewhere nice?

That sounds fine.

Why don't you come with me now?

I've got to pick up my costumes...

and then we could go on to dinner

from there.

I promised Dehlia I'd be home for supper.

Well, I'll drive you home then.

I'm so excited!

You know, I know everything

is going to go just marvelously.

I have to go up and change.

I won't be a minute.

This is really

a rather charming neighborhood.

Yes, I've always found it very pleasant.

I just can't wait to get started rehearsing.

We're going to be a great team,

the two of us.

I'm sure we are.

I'll see you Wednesday. Bye.

This is Blanche, Blanche Hudson.

I need your help. Is the doctor there?

I must talk to him.

He's with a patient right now.

But I have to talk to him. I've got to.

Hold on, please.

I'll see if I can interrupt him.

- Dr. Shelby?

- Yes, Blanche.

Miss Hill tells me you're a little upset.

What's the trouble?

You must come. I need you here.

No. It's about my sister.

I need your help. I need you here.

Here at the house.

No. It's nothing like that.

It's the way she's behaving.

You've got to come over right away.

Please, before she comes back.

I don't quite understand.

Is this some kind of emotional

disturbance you're talking about?

Yes, she's emotionally disturbed.

She's unbalanced.

I don't know, Doctor.

Are you trying to tell me

that she's violent?

Yes, she is.

I'm not sure.

Very well.

We aren't getting anywhere like this.

I'll come over right away.

That was...

I know who it was.

No, Jane, it really was.

And I know what you're trying to do.

I'm not trying to do anything.

Honestly, Jane.

This is Blanche Hudson again.

Could I speak to the doctor?

Yes, certainly. Hold on, please.

I'll try and catch him.

Hello, Blanche. I'm on my way now.

I'm so glad I caught you in time.

Dr. Shelby, we're not going to

need you after all.

I know, but Jane has gone

to another doctor.

- Another doctor?

- Yes. Another doctor.

Well, if she's chosen to go

to someone else...

After all,

we really can't interfere, can we...

if Jane's chosen to go to another doctor?

I'm very sorry.

Goodbye, Doctor.

I thought I told you

not to come back until next week.

Yes, but I had a free day,

so I thought I'd come by and see...

- if there was anything needed doing.

- There isn't.

So you could've saved yourself

the trouble.

I was gonna write you a note,

but now I may as well tell you.

We're not gonna be needing you anymore.

- But I don't understand.

- We're closing up the house.

Blanche wants to take a smaller place

at the beach.

The doctor thinks that's best for her

so that's what we'll do.

Don't worry, you'll be paid for today.

I'll send you a check.

I'm not worried about any pay.

I'd like to see Miss Blanche before I go.

Well, you can't. She's asleep.

That's all right. I don't mind waiting.

I do, I've got to leave,

so just give me the keys to the house.

I'm sorry, I don't have the keys.

I must've left them at home.

Anyway, go. You're fired.

Miss Blanche?

Miss Blanche, are you awake?

Are you all right in there?

Wait now, and I'll go find the key.

Thank you.

- Good morning, Miss Hudson.

- Good morning.

How's Miss Blanche these days?

She's just fine.

Your deposit slip?

Well, Blanche wanted me

to get it all in cash this time.

- I guess she has some special reason.

- Yes, but doesn't she normally...

I mean, if she isn't going to deposit

her monthly check...

she usually gives us a call

and tells us what she wants us to do.

- Didn't she call?

- I don't think so.

I guess she must still be asleep.

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