Mr. Skeffington Page #2

and gave a dinner party...

...it might encourage Trippy

to make more killings.

Very touching.

You don't have to worry about me.

My killer's instinct is aroused.

That's wonderful. I hope it's all true.

- Why do you say that?

- You still don't look anyone...

...straight in the eye

when you speak to them.

What gives you the right

to keep picking on me?

- Find me someone worth looking in the eye.

- That's not very flattering.

All right, Trippy, darling.

We'll find someone.

Now, come on and finish dressing.

And hurry. You know you're always late.

- Evening, Mr. Middleton, Mrs. Middleton.

- Good evening.

- Good evening, Soames.

- Good evening, sir.

- Good evening, sir.

- Good evening.

I did want to see Mr. Trellis.

- I had no idea...

- Yes?

Nevertheless, I wonder if I could see him.

- Have you an appointment?

- I'm afraid not.

- Well, then, l...

- It's very important.

- Who shall I tell him is calling?

- Mr. Skeffington. Mr. Job Skeffington.

Oh, Mr. Skeffington.

I'll tell him immediately, sir.

Would you mind waiting

in the study? This way.

Thank you.

Trippy, George was just telling me that

they have a huge glass of orange juice...

...every morning in California.

Imagine.

Come in.

I beg your pardon, Miss Trellis...

...but Mr. Skeffington is here

to see Mr. Trellis.

- Who?

- Mr. Skeffington, Soames?

Yes, miss.

Darling, did you invite him?

Why didn't you tell me?

I certainly did not invite him.

He said he won't keep you a moment,

but it's very important.

Well, tell him I'm sorry,

but I can't see him tonight.

And I'll be happy to see him

in the morning.

Yes, sir.

Miss Trellis, your guests

are beginning to arrive.

Thank you.

Soames.

Ask Mr. Skeffington

if he'd wait a moment.

Yes, sir.

What was the idea of that?

Lt'd be nice if you saw your employer.

You'll get more work out of him.

If he thinks because I work for him

he can come barging in here...

But, darling, obviously

he didn't come for a free dinner.

- It must be important.

- Not so important it can't wait till morning.

You get rid of him. I won't see him.

Georgie, what do you think of that?

I think you and I had better

speak to Skeffington.

- But what will we tell him about Trippy?

- Oh, I'll try and think of some lie or other.

No, never mind. I'll think of one.

Trippy's kept me in practice.

Georgie, don't look so worried.

- Good evening.

- Hello.

Fanny, you look beautiful.

You look more like

a statesman every day.

Really, Fanny?

My cousin George just arrived,

and for some reason or other...

...we must be kind to him.

George, this is Mr. Morrison,

Mr. Thatcher and Mr. Conderley.

- How do you do?

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