The Divorcee Page #5

I'm sorry, Don, I can't.

I'm taking the late train to Chicago.

- Chicago?

- Yeah, it's just one of those things.

- Business, you know.

- Isn't that a shame?

Jerry's going to be awfully lonesome.

You can celebrate without me.

- Take her along.

- Why, certainly, I'd be only too glad to.

That's sweet of you.

Anyway, darling, we're all going

down to the train to see you off.

- Aren't we, kids?

- Sure we are.

- You'll be back for our wedding, Ted?

- Well, you bet you. I wouldn't miss it.

Hey, let's do a little celebrating.

Sweetie, out in the refrigerator...

Well, you know.

- I got you.

- Make it snappy.

Helen, I'm so excited

about you getting married.

And me, too. I'm thrilled to death.

Oh, don't get excited, it's all right.

I'll take them right off.

My Italian blood, she is very excited.

I must sing, that's all. I've got to sing.

All right.

Hurry up, Jerry. Get the pennies.

Hurry up, get some more pennies.

Hurry up.

Hurry up.

Hey, what you do...

Ted.

Say, what the deuce did you horn in

on this party for?

I wanted to see the woman

that stood between us.

Do you realize that

this is my wedding anniversary?

It's not decent.

Why haven't I heard from you in a month?

- Conscience.

- You're not that old-fashioned, are you?

Now see here, Janice.

I was plastered, and you know it.

Oh, but you're not such a sterling

character when my arms are around you.

- Be true to me in Chicago?

- Cut it out, Janice. Cut it...

A little cramped for room, weren't you?

If I could think as fast as that

I might have stayed married.

Think of all the fun you'd have missed.

Ted, you have a train to catch.

- I hadn't forgotten, dear.

- Oh, really? Good.

And some guests who are only thirsty.

I'm going to dress.

Ah.

- That gal's real opposition.

- Well, you're not. Get that straight.

- Ted.

- Open that door.

- Now, Ted...

- I said open that door.

- Here we are, folks.

- The drought's broken.

Tell Jerry to hurry, will you, dear?

We haven't much time.

Yes, I'll tell her. She'll be out in a minute.

- Excuse me, Bill.

- Okay.

- You ready, Jerry?

- Just about.

You know, it's a darn shame I've got

to get on that train tonight, isn't it?

Yes, Janice and I will both miss you.

Oh, now see here, Jerry.

How do you like this little pose?

Don't you think it's rather fetching?

- Now, what are you driving at?

- Nothing.

Except that Janice seemed

to be rather enjoying herself

when I came into the kitchen just now.

Nonsense.

It was something in the way she looked

at you that made me want to kill her.

Am I right, Ted?

Am I right?

You know I won't lie to you.

Oh.

Jerry.

Then...

She has a right to look at you

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