The Leopard Man Page #2

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KIKI:

(pointing to the leopard)

On his back, I suppose.

JERRY:

(kidding her)

No. I thought that might be just a

little corny. I want you to lead

him in on a leash.

KIKI:

You're too good to me.

JERRY:

Look, Kicks, have I ever done

anything to hurt you?

KIKI:

No �- not yet.

JERRY:

(quite sincerely and with

evident affection)

And I never will- you know

what's between us � we're a thing

But this is serious competition.

ALTERNATE SCENE:

KIKI:

(hitting high C)

Get it out of here!

JERRY:

Kiki - he won't hurt you. There's

nothing to be afraid of.

KIKI:

Makes no difference. Get him out.

JERRY:

Listen, Kicks, you'll never guess

what I've cooked up this time.

KIKI:

That's easy. Me.

JERRY:

I thought -� is Kiki just going to

walk on that floor tonight walk out

cold before a bunch of gawks who

think a Spanish twirler is the

greatest thing in life. No. Not my

favorite client. She's going to

make an entrance this town will

never forget.

KIKI:

(pointing to the

leopard)

On his back, I suppose.

JERRY:

(kidding her)

No. I thought that might be just a

little corny. I want you to lead

him in on a leash.

KIKI:

You're too good to me.

JERRY:

(sentimentally)

Look, Kicks, how long have we known

each other?

KIKI:

(flatly)

This is l939. Can't you subtract?

JERRY:

Almost three years, isn't it? And

have I ever done anything to hurt

you?

KIKI:

No �� not yet.

JERRY:

(quite sincerely and

with evident affection)

And I never will -- you know what's

between us -� we're a thing -- But

this is serious -- big competition.

KIKI:

Clo-Clo?

JERRY:

(indicating leopard)

I thought you might strut this

kitten in right in the middle of

her act.

Kiki grins. Jerry reaches for Kiki's hand, and passes the end

of the leash over her fingers.

JERRY:

Come down to earth� and see what a

picture you'd make with this for a

pet.

Keeping a wary eye on the leopard, Kiki lets Jerry help her

down. She stands as far away from the beast as the leash will

permit.

ELOISE:

(warily, from behind the

chair)

And if you've got cold feet honey,

Ill take over for you. That red

dress of yours fits just perfect on

me.

KIKI:

(exasperated, turning to

her)

I bet you try on my coffin some day

-- I hope it "fits just perfect."

JERRY:

(hastily to Kiki)

You look swell in that three�alarm

number --

KIKI:

The red dress?

(thinks a moment)

No. My black one. Then I'll be just

like him.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. PATIO EL PUEBLO CAPE - NIGHT

CL0SE SHOT - the fountain. The CAMERA is FOCUSED on the

extreme height of the jet of water. We watch the ball on top

of this jet as it rises and falls for a few beats. Over this

shot we hear the music of a Mexican orchestra.

The CAMERA MOVES DOWN and BACK to reveal the upper tier of

the fountain with the water flowing over its edges.

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