Love Me or Leave Me Page #5

He got deep in gambling.

They told him to get it up quick...

and the poor slob didn't have it.

How come the poor slob has it

to go to Florida?

What're you asking me?

Frobisher, she'll be a sensation.

To who? Whoever heard of her?

Who'll come to see her?

You want to close my club?

Are you kidding?

You know the contacts I got.

Personalities, people who'll be a credit

to the finest nightclubs.

They'll spend, they'll clap,

you'll make a fortune.

On the other hand, Frobisher,

maybe I got you all wrong.

Maybe you don't wanna oblige

a close personal pal.

Come in.

- How do I look?

- Top of the world.

Here it is, Johnny,

the chance I've been waiting for.

But you made sure

it wasn't too long a wait.

You bet I did. I'm in a hurry.

And I was right, wasn't I?

Told you he'd help me.

Ruth, get rid of him now.

It's not going to be worth it.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Why shouldn't I have a manager?

A manager? Don't lie to yourself.

If you're going ahead with this...

at least don't lie to yourself.

But don't go ahead with it.

You don't have to.

Yes, I do. I've tried it without help.

I didn't mind it being hard, Johnny.

I just minded that it didn't work.

Then let me help you.

I'll get you to the right people.

I'll work with you and they'll want you.

They won't have to be strong-armed,

blackmailed, or shoved around.

They'll want you because you're good.

Try it, Ruth. Try it that way.

Johnny, so many guys

have wanted to help me.

And they've all been on the make,

just like him.

- I suppose you're the one who's different?

- That's right.

And I mean it. But get yourself free, Ruth.

But I am free. I've made no promises.

- I'm as free as you are.

- Are you?

- Yes.

- Prove it.

Let's meet tonight after the show.

Have a cup of coffee together.

Just two free people

getting together over a cup of coffee.

Why not?

All right.

That's us. It will be great.

- I'm ready.

- Come on, it's time.

Get out there, do your stuff.

Don't make me out a horse's neck.

I got the place packed with biggies.

Get a load of that.

I thought it up myself.

Come on, I'm a nervous wreck.

Excuse me.

- Look at the flowers.

- Just a little token of the way I feel.

Oh, Marty. Thank you. They're lovely.

Don't thank me, hug me,

and throw me out so quick.

- I have to get dressed.

- Make it fast. We gotta celebrate.

- Marty.

- What?

I'm so tired and excited,

I don't think I can go out tonight.

Sure you can. It's all set up.

A big fancy blowout

over at Al Gaxley's place.

That's way out in Bay Cliff, in the country.

Sort of a house party for the weekend.

Hurry up. We gotta leave right away.

Look, why don't you go ahead

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