An American in Paris Page #4

That's quite a dress

you almost have on.

- Thanks.

- What holds it up?

Modesty.

- Cheers.

- Cheers.

I see it's a formal brawl

after all.

What makes you think that?

The more formal the party is,

the less you have to wear.

No, you're quite wrong.

It's most informal.

Where is everybody?

Here.

Downstairs?

No, here in this room.

What about that extra girl?

That's me.

- The party's you and me?

- That's right.

I see. It's kind of

a little joke, isn't it?

In a way.

Well, lady...

...here's your dough back. I'll

take my pictures and run along.

Wait a minute.

Wait, my foot!

You must be

out of your mink-lined head!

I know I need dough, but

I don't need it this badly.

If you're hard up for companionship...

...they have guys in town who

do this for a living.

Call one of them.

What's so funny?

You! You're so righteous.

Stop defending your honor

so assiduously...

...and listen to me for a minute.

I don't need a paid escort.

And I'm not trying to rob you

of your precious male initiative.

I'm interested in your work

and want to know you better.

Is that such a crime?

Well, it certainly is

a roundabout way to do it.

Would you have accepted

a normal invitation?

I want to help you.

I think you have

a great deal of talent.

It doesn't hurt to have

somebody rooting for you, does it?

- It'll be the first time anybody ever did.

- Then let me.

Please?

How's the food downstairs?

- Very good.

- And probably very expensive.

Would it embarrass you

if I signed the check?

Let's go someplace I can afford.

How about the Caf Flodair

on Montparnasse?

I feel like "jazz hot".

It's not expensive.

It better not be.

I'd like to show a little profit

at the end of the day.

How long did it last?

About two years.

I lost him in the war.

I'm sorry.

To another woman.

Somebody he met in California

while he was in training.

If he was the dog you

said he was...

...you must have been glad

to be rid of him.

I was, I guess, except that I...

Except it would have been

more satisfactory...

...if you could have kissed him off.

I guess.

You should get married again.

You need it.

- Why?

- Everybody does.

Everybody must

have someone to account to.

Especially when you don't work.

It keeps the personality together.

No, thank you.

Not for me.

- Besides, I have work to do.

- What?

Well, for the moment, you.

I want to bring you

to the attention of dealers.

They know me.

I'm a big customer.

We have a large collection at home.

I could sponsor you...

...talk about you, encourage you.

When you've done enough canvases

I could arrange your first show.

That is, if you'll let me.

It sounds great,

but what's in it for you?

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