 I've never seen anything like it. Talk about your heroism. He went down in that blazing pit not once, mind you, but three times and carried them all out, one after another. Not really. Why, he doesn't know what fear is. Probably too dumb to know what it is. Well, well, there's no sense. There's no feeling. There's nothing dumb about him. I wish I had more men like him. I hope you rewarded him, Arthur. Say, you wouldn't believe this. I presented him with a check for a thousand dollars and he wouldn't take it. What? Must be interesting to meet a man like that. You're going to. I've asked him over. Here? Yes, tonight. For heaven's sake, but we're going to the opera right after dinner. That's all right. He's only coming for dinner. A workman for dinner? Yes, why not? Arthur, what ghastly joke is this? But Henriette, he's a hero. In overall. What will our guest say? Call him up at once and tell him he's not to come over. He isn't a common workman. He's a steel boss. See, Mother? Perfectly all right. He's a steel boss. His name is Dick Brunton. I don't care what his name is. Brunton? Brunton? That name sounds familiar. It's a fine chap. I've had my eye on him for a long while. Don't talk to me. Overall. Well, having a working man for dinner. Yeah? Well, you've had one for a good many years. Me. Well, that's all I was when I started. But this invitation, it's down like cruelty. Dinner with all our flunkies around might prove very embarrassing to slim Jim the railbender. Gosh, I never thought of that. Or it'd be lots of fun watching him scoop mashed potatoes on his knife. Oh, I won't be as bad as that. I know those strong, silent men. Well, I'll put the radio on while he's inhaling his soup. Long view, five, eight, five, five. Now, what are you going to do? Break the big news to Charlie Bates. Well, I guess I'll go up and change for dinner. Yes, by all means. And finish laid out a nice new pair of overalls, Gloria. Oh, hello, Charlie. Listen, you're going to have the laugh of your life tonight. Father's invited a big he-man from the mill for dinner. All right, Dot, I'll come over and bring my dinner pail. Now, don't fail to get over here on time, will you, Charlie? You bet, Dot. As soon as the whistle blows, I'll throw down my tools and we'll rush right over. All right, Charlie. Goodbye. What's the opera tonight? Well, I think there's singing Yltrovitor. Yltrovitor? Good. I'm glad I ducked it. I hear enough Anvil choruses out at the foundry. Dot, I know you'll enjoy the opera tonight. Why, she's not going. Pass the olives. Dorothy, would you mind passing the olives? Do the doctors think they can cure it? Cure what? Your hearing. I've asked you 18 times to pass the olives. Pardon me. I said the olives. Excuse me. What a knock charm. May I see it, please? Oh, it's nothing, really. Oh, please. Ladies and gentlemen. A grievous social error has been made here tonight. Dorothy? A guest has been brought here under false pretence. Let me introduce to you the real Dick Brunton. All-American half-back, the man who beat Yale. Well, it's Brunton's day. I had no idea. Half-back? I thought you said he was a steel boss. Boy, I'll never forget that forward pass, as long as I live. Well, I'll be something, a rather... You certainly will. Well, I'm glad that's out. You've had me guessing all night. So coffee in the drawing room. Hey, Brunton, this is a surprise. One or two longs, Mr. Brunton? Well, Brunton, have you changed your mind about that check? No, sir. Thanks just the same. Have you drunk it over with your mother? Yes, sir, and she agrees with me. You see, Mr. Parker, I didn't do that for money. I did it because, well, anybody'd do it. You understand, don't you? Yes, I think I do. That dollars is a lot of money, Mr. Brunton. Yes, but... Oh, don't be silly. Go ahead and take it. Why? Do you want me to? Would you? If I wanted you to? No. Uh-uh. Fourth down, nine yards to go. Well, at the very least, I'll see that you get the Carnegie Medal. Please don't do anything like that. How does it feel to be a hero? You'll never know. Don't appear. Now, please leave Mr. Brunton alone. I want to talk to him. Why didn't you tell us you were Dick Brunton? The all-American half-back. Why should I? Right now, I'm simply your father's steel boss. But I can't understand why you kept it dark. The all-American, I mean. Make things easier for you. I know, but easy things aren't much good. Besides from that, who will get you in with the right crowd? You can't run around with the right crowd on 45 a week. Mr. and Mrs. Post. Good evening, everybody. Hello, ma'am. Hello. Oh, sorry. Say, good evening, everybody, pansy darling. Are you ready to go, Henrietta? Yes, dear. Good evening, Llewellyn. We'll go upstairs while we get our wrap. Yes, surely. Llewellyn, will you have... Oh, what? You'd better go and sit in the car. Yes, dear. And bundle pansy up good. Because I don't want my little busy baby to catch cold. Yes, dear. Yes, dear. Yes, dear. Yes, dear. What a spectacle. Well, he's no more than a kept husband. It's a tragedy. Llewellyn Post should have been the greatest architect in America. But he married Lucille. She wouldn't let him work. She killed all his ambition. It's her fault, not his. I don't have to go yet. Dad and I aren't going out. I know, but it's late for me. I have to get home and go to bed. You see, I have to be at the plant at six. Six, eh? I never go to bed until six. I'll have hopkins take you home in the car. Good night, dear. I'll see you the first act in a year. Well, all set? Yep. Good night, Mr. Brunson. Good night, Mrs. Parker. I've had a wonderful time. Well, I hope you'll have a good time. You will. You've been mighty kind, Mrs. Parker. I'll remember this evening for a long time. So will I. I hope you'll forgive me for exposing your, uh, pears. That's all right. I wish you'd think it over. You know about getting in with the right crowd. Honestly, I can't afford to. Well, that wouldn't make any difference. Anyhow, I spend my spare time studying. See, I want to get somewhere. It's more to life than just gold football. Really? And there's more to life than grinding away at books every night. Well, I don't like to. I'm human. You don't mean it. I wouldn't have suspected that. I enjoy a good time as much as anyone. But I'm working now so I can have fun when I get older. And can't enjoy it. Well, maybe you're right. Well, Brutton, if you're ready, we'll... Yes, sir. Good night, Mrs. Parker. Good night. Thank you, too. You've been very kind. Not at all. Well, good night, Mr. Parker. Good night, my boy. Well? Did you notice how he battles those peas on his night? Oh, don't rub it in. How about your thousand-dollar check? Ah, that boy has something. He's one man in a thousand. Thousand? He's one in a million. And as far as your daughter's concerned, he's the one man in the world. What do you mean? I mean, I'm going to marry him. What? Are you crazy? You just bet I am. Look here, Dot, you're not serious. Dad, I was never more serious in my life. The minute I saw him, I didn't give two hooks if he gargled his soup in the key of a miner. All I knew was that boy was made for me. And what's more, I'm gonna have him. Ah, look here, Dot. Aren't you just a little bit hasty? I can't get him too quick to suit me. See here, Dot. Now, listen, don't you fool yourself. Now, I'm a pretty good judge of men. I tell you, this boy has real character, and he'll never propose to you. Now, see here, Dad. Listen. There isn't a man in this world a woman can't win. If she really wants to land it. I don't believe that. All right. All I ask is four weeks. Four weeks. Four weeks. When do you think you're away where Son will stagger in? Can't tell you. That was getting late. Oh, rich folks like the parkers have suffered for all hours. Yeah. What's caviar to the few is applesauce to the gander. You should have told him to take that thousand bucks. Oh, no, Huey. Why should I? Well, I wouldn't want Dick to take anything he didn't earn. And he saved a dollar earned. If you had all that sugar, maybe you could ease up on my board bill. I have no hurry for the money, Huey. Well, that's just as well, because I ain't got any. Would you mind honking the horn a couple of times? Sure. Well, Monday, I told you we'd be riding around the rules right one day. Did you have a nice time today? I certainly did. Hi, pockets. Did you bring home the bacon? No. I told him he could keep his check. I figured that all in. Did you give Mrs. Parker my love? Sure. What'd she say? I'll take vanilla. Maybe you better hit the hay. I claim early to rise and early to bed and you'll live all your lo- Lolly. Oh, you'd get a great kick out of the mother. The father's a pretty good scout. Don't do that, mother. You're gonna ruin your teeth. Oh, they were ruined long ago. How about Mrs. Parker? She's got one of those trick English accents. The only trouble is it slips out of gear all the time and she gets all balled up between her bosses and her vases. Well, that's no crime. Is she nice? She almost froze me when I first came in. Looked at me as though she expected I'd be wearing overalls. What about the daughter? Not for mine. Just plain spoil. Oh, well, now maybe that isn't her fault. Too much money isn't good for anybody. Some of them make very... Her as a wife. Ha! Imagine Dot Parker bending over a wash tub. Well, maybe she wouldn't be afraid to bend over one if she had to. Oh, don't be silly. She's about as useful as a little silky kitten. That's what they should have called her. Kitten. Something that would revolutionize the industry. That is, if you can sell the idea. You don't seem very confident. I know it's the greatest engineering achievement in years. Parker, do we need to better make others see it as we do? Well, let's get some. All right. Can you get them free by one o'clock? Yes, sir. Fine. We're awfully busy. I know I can depend on you. First, she punched the clock. Keep that old man Parker's daughter? Sure. What's she here for? Well, if you don't know, you're the only one that don't. She's here to grab Dick Brunton. Yeah? Yeah. Pretty soft for Brunton. That girl's independently rich. She's got nothing on him. He's independently poor. Gee. I wish some doll would all hurt, though, with nuts about me. She gave me a rushed job. Oh, that can wait. No, it's very important. But I've got something even more important. What? Honestly, Dodd, I can't. I promised Mr. Barber. Oh, he can stay you for an hour. I'm here. You're not a member. There's yours, Paul. Thank you. They always work. Gee, that's a keen trick. You've got to show me how to do that. Know what day it is today? Yeah, Wednesday, December 20th. It was exactly four weeks ago today I met you. That's right. Four weeks. What are you smiling at? Just thought of something. Think. Four weeks. And it seems as if I'd known you ages. That's just the way it seems to me, too. But I have known you a long time. I've seen many games you've played. By when you beat Yale, I even cut your picture out of the paper and put it over my dresser. You're kidding. Am I? Gee, that was published about five years ago. I guess you'll believe me now. December 20th. Five more days for Christmas. You'd better get busy. I suppose you did your Christmas shopping early. I've only got one more thing to get. Been expecting to get it for four weeks. You'd better not put it off any longer. That depends on you. On me? Mm-hmm. Well, if there's anything I can do. What is it? A proposal. Of what? May I have it? You mean you want me? I want you. You're only kidding. All right. Just propose to me and see whether I am or not. Dad, I can't do anything like that. You mean? I'm nothing but a... You mean you won't propose to me? I would if I could, but... Very well. I'll propose to you, Dick. Will you marry me? No doubt I can't. I haven't anything to offer a girl like you. You're all I want. I know what you're thinking. But don't let that stand in your way. Don't you love me enough to forget it? Oh, I wish I could forget. Oh, if you really love me, you'll try. Won't you please try? Come on, Dick. Say yes. No. Yes. Oh! Oh, dear. I'm so happy. Put that on. No, I can't do that. Oh, but look, someday you'll afford to buy me one. Go on, Dickie. Please. Mrs. Borham, Mr. Champagne's best. Miss Prague, you're impossible. Send her a Christmas card. And her husband is a victim of the stock market. Bernie, your stock has a marvel. That completes the list, doesn't it? Yes, ma'am. Mother, you thought about Aunt Julia. Thanks for reminding me, daughter. Now, let's see. What is useful in a boarding house? A long reach. Money's useful in a boarding house, Mother. If I send Julia money, she'll only spend it. Send Aunt Julia a nice warm shawl, Miss Prague. That will be all? Yes, Prague. Christmas gets more appalling every year. Prague's so stupid, I'm sure she's omitted someone. She has. I've selected my Christmas present. Oh, you have, have you? Well, what is it? Not what. Who? Don't you foolishness, daughter, dear. What do you want for Christmas? A husband. How may I have no sense of humor? Wait a minute. So what's happened, has it? Give a woman four weeks. What are you talking about? Mother, I'm going to marry Dick Brunton. Dick Brunton? The working man? Nothing. Your daughter's gone crazy. I never thought he'd proposed to you. He didn't. I proposed to him. Well, I'll be... Oh, Dad, it's all right with you, isn't it? Can't I have him? But just think that he couldn't keep you in shoes. You're accustomed to all this. You'll never be able to give it up. Well, I don't intend to. You'll have to. He only earns $45 a week. But you're going to raise his salary. What? Dad, I want him more than anything in the world. Won't you please let me have him? Now, you know that I'd do anything to make you happy. Gee, you're a preach, Dad. He's a good man. And you'll promote him, won't you? I'll have to if you're going to marry him. And don't forget, I can't get along and send less than 50,000 a year. 50,000? Why, I couldn't possibly pay him that. It would disrupt my whole organization. Oh, Dad. Now, don't worry. I'll give him a little raise in salary. And I'll make up the difference out of my own pocket. Oh, thanks, Dad. But look here, Doc. Now, you be careful. A man has to be made of strong stuff not to let money spoil him. Don't let it spoil Dick. Money spoil Dick? Oh, don't be silly. It could never spoil Dick. Well, I'll have to be going. And now where are you going? I promise, Dick. I'll go right over and tell him what you said. Bye. I'm in an awful hurry. I guess so. Did Dick come home with you? Two's company, three's a crowd. What are you talking about? Won't belong now. Coming events cast their shadows behind. Oh, come on up and get ready for dinner. I guess if you know what I know, you'd believe in Sandy Claus. Mother, I've got a surprise for you. A surprise? What is it? I'm going to be married. Oh, that's wonderful. Who is she? You just wait. She'll be here in a minute. You'll see her. I just knew something like this was going to happen. Oh, I know you're going to love her, mother. Oh, I'll fix up the spare bedroom. Spare bedroom? Yes. You can have it until you move into a home of your own. Oh, Dick, this is lovely. Imagine getting a daughter for a Christmas present. Who that is? Must be Santa Claus. Present for you, mother. Mother, this is Dorothy, Dorothy Parker. Dear child. Isn't she sweet? She certainly is. Well, I don't know what I've done to deserve the two best women in the world. Who told him he deserved us? Oh, you hug like a bear. Excuse me, Molly, please. Oh, Dick, I'm terribly happy. Everything's all right. And you don't know how glad I am, Chittin. Chittin? Yeah, that's my pet name for you. Well, isn't that funny? You know, Dad used to call me that when I was a kid. Let's sit down. Want to take your coat off? Oh, no, Dick, I think we'd better be going. All right. Dear, I want you to have this. I wore it when I was young. And my mother before me. It's supposed to bring good fortune to the bride. My what a lovely old ring. I wear it all the time. Mrs. Burton, I can't tell you how much I appreciate this. I hope it brings you all happiness in the world. I don't want to rush, Mother, but we've got a million things to do. No, that's all right. I understand. Dick's a wonderful boy. But all men are peculiar. You just handle him right, and you'll be very happy. Oh, I understand. I'll be home early, Mother. Good night, Mrs. Burton. Good night. They don't give us much. It's last year's model. What do you think? I think he's a sap if he marries a ding like her. He'd never catch me doing that. Dog gone a fight slave for a million bucks a week just to have some canary spend it on brassiers. He's a nice girl. What's one man's meat is another guy's poison. I've heard of marriages made in heaven, but not in the Parker steel plant. Well, they're so devoted. I think it'll work out all right. Don't kid yourself. I claim oil and water don't mix. East is west, and west is east when Greek meets Greek. Well, when you came down that aisle, it just took my breath away. Would it forgive me for kidnapping your son? Of course. I know he's in good hands. Dick, you have the most wonderful girl in the world. See that you take good care of her. I will, Mother. And don't you both shut in yourself in your room every night like you did with me. You know Dick was always terribly ambitious. Yes, I know. Oh, I won't let him work too hard. Oh, well, I guess I'd better run along. You're in a hurry to get down to the boat. I'll say goodbye. Well, I'm going out to the car. Will you come along with me? Come on, Mother, dear. Goodbye, Dick. God bless you both. Goodbye, Mother. Say, Dick, have you? Yes, sir. Well, I hope you're a good sailor because my yacht isn't quite as large as the Leviathan. Now, I have a good time. Lots of work for you when you come back. I'll be ready. One thing more, Dick. You know, girls are peculiar, and you have to handle them very carefully. Dorothy and I, I think we understand each other, Mr. Parker. Yes, I know. But when little things crop up, as they will, in the best of families, well, you give in a bit and a woman will give in a whole lot. I see. Just some spending money for your honeymoon. Well, haven't you made some mistake? That's all right. I want you both to remember your honeymoon as long as you live. But I can't... Now you've turned down my check once for saving some lives. I want this one to remind you that I'm entrusting you with the most precious life in the world. Thank you, Mr. Parker. Hello, Dick. Isn't this funny? That girl can explore our room. Oh, please come in so I can really believe it. Still seems like a dream. Oh, you're nothing but a kid. And you're nothing but a kitten. It's been a strenuous day getting married and running off to the yacht. So I think I'll retire. Good night, husband. See you in the morning. Good night. Kitten. You sleep? No, madam. You look marvelous in it. And it's, madam, Britain I have shown to no one else, for no one else could wear it as you can. Is that the kind of a woman you think I am? Oh, not that you are, but that you should look on occasion. I didn't order a coat. But I knew you will after you saw this. Oh, it's magnificent. It was smuggled out of Russia a few skins at a time. Don't hurt me, Prince. We're almost broke. But when your husband sees you in this, oh, ha, ha, ha, he will not think of the expense. Oh, ha, ha, ha. I'll try it on, but I won't take it. Oh, it's beautiful. It is. What's the bad news, Prince? Oh, only 200,000 francs. Good heavens, I can't afford that. A four, $10,000 for a coat like this, madam. Really? You've frightened me when you say it in francs. But put that way, it does seem sort of the... There you are. Merci bien, madame. Merci beaucoup. Au revoir, madame. Au revoir. Au revoir, madame. Au revoir. Au revoir, madame. Au revoir, monsieur. He really like it. I think it's perfectly stunning. I do. Dick, come here. I want to show you something. Dick, where's Llewellyn? Why, he's downstairs. I think you'll be up in a moment. Aren't you? What's happened to my beautiful... Listen, darling, I can explain it to you. Oh, I thought at least you could take care of my dog to earn your living. But don't talk to me. You're not fit for anything. You're not a man. You're just what everybody calls you. Come on out, Dick. Please, let me explain. Get out of my sight. Aren't you a little rough on Lucille? What do you think I give him his allowance for? Look at my darling. Just look at her. Can't the poor chap do anything to earn his money? Oh, you don't understand what I've been through. Just wait until I get him alone. I'm awfully sorry this had to happen, Dick. I'll see you again later. Good night. Then, mother, little baby girl, get hurted by the nasty mean old man. How do you like the coat? Oh, don't try and change the subject. Disgusting, wasn't it? I'm through with her. That's all right. You know what I mean? Kept husband there. If you apply that to yourself, it's an insult to me. Well, that's what I am until we get home. You're making me angry. Well, please don't be angry with me, doc. Well, if you promise not to say things like that anymore... Well, I've got to get back to work. But look, we haven't been to Dorville, Nice, Monte Carlo, our beards. But that's the best part of our honeymoon. Your old work can keep. How about keeping myself respect? Oh, why can't we stay over here longer? Why, a few moments won't do any harm. Well... What are you thinking about? Well, this coat, 200,000 Frank, that's $10,000. Well, it's worth it. Well, where's the money coming from? Oh, don't be so dense. All you have to do is cable Father. Well, I've cabled him three times already. And he hasn't turned his damn one. Well, I'm not going to keep on hitting him for more. Not if I ask you? Oh, please don't ask me. You know I've got to get back to work. I've got to start earning a living. But there's no rush. Now, your father's been wonderful, but I'm not going to impose on him any longer. But we've got to go back. Oh, doc, what's the matter? You know very well your old work can wait. But it isn't right. We've got to go back. First, we're going to Dorville, Nice, Monte Carlo, and Beirut. No, we're not going to Dorville, Nice, Monte Carlo, and Beirut. We're going home. People who like this sort of thing, but we won't stay here long. But what do you mean? Tomorrow you and I go looking for a little apartment. Say that's right. I'd forgotten all about that. We do need a little place in town. Hey, what are you driving at? Don't you know where we are? Home? Our home? Yes. I've been saving it for a surprise. Wonderful. Just think they've been to every spot. I want to discourage you. But a rolling stone gathers no moss. Dick has a wonderful wife. I'm so glad. Didn't they ask you over to the house? This is their first night in their new home, and they'll want to be alone and quiet. Office for your son, and we're going to keep you mighty busy. That's great. Where? We've got to be going. How did the boyfriend behave? Did he sleep in his overalls? Well, do you care what he slept in? Don't you do anything besides knock people? Listen, Dodd, you think you're kidding me, but you're only kidding yourself. About Dick? Oh, you're crazy. This marriage can't last. I've never seen one that could, and you know it's true. But Dick and I are different. I know. But he just doesn't belong with this crowd. Don't worry about him. He will before I get through with him. You're going to have a tough time making your tea hound out of that... what do you call him? Oh, yes, steel boss. Well, what's the matter? If you don't stop rising, Dick. Oh, I'm sorry. Won't you forgive me? Yes, but it won't happen again. It won't. I promise. Cross my heart, right? And listen, just to prove that we're still good friends, how about a little kiss? Yes, won't, Charlotte. Aren't you forgetting your friends? They're all going home. Well, if that's the case, I guess I'd better go along. Good night, Dodd. Good night, Charlotte. Good night, Dick. Sorry, Dick. I'll bid them good night. What have you got to say for yourself? Wasn't it a swell party? You know what I mean. No. What? You're necking with Bates. Oh, Dick, don't be silly. I've known Charlie all my life. That doesn't make any difference. You don't mean to tell me you're jealous. You just bet I am. I don't care very much for Mr. Bates. Now, look, Charlie's all right. Now, don't go worrying about that. Listen, Dodd. Don't ever let it happen again. Well, of course I won't if you feel that way about it. Come on now. Let's go and inspect the house, huh? No, wait a minute. We can't stay here. Why not? It isn't right. It's too much. Your father's been too kind to us. Besides, I could never support this place on my cell. Is that all that's bothering you? Yes. And that's why we're going into a smaller place. Oh, Dick. Oh, I'll be so disappointed. Why, I planned everything. I know, dear, but... Now, look, Dick. What would everybody say if we left this house? Ah, Dick. You'd do this for your little kittens, won't you? Well, I'd do anything in the world for you. Are they the factors? The sufficient under the day is the evil thereafter. What do you mean? That son of yours is getting pretty high hat. Well, a friend in need is a friend in deed. Why? What has Dick done? Day 20's done, and 28's done. He won't even get me that job as boss puddler. Why, I do more work around there now than he does. He don't do nothing. He's the joke of the joint. Oh, now, Huey, I'm sure... Well, he won't high hat this baby any longer. I'm through with him. We are known by the company we do not keep. Good morning, Miss Bell. Good morning. May I call? Yes, Mr. Park has been trying to get you all morning. He said he'd call after lunch. And Mrs. Brenton called. Said she'd call back. Oh, fine. Mrs. Brenton on the wire, Mr. Brenton. I wanted to remind you, dear, I'll meet you at the recital at 2.30. And don't forget we do it at the Ritz at 5. Oh, yes. And Rose Clayton's giving us that big dinner party at the club tonight. All right. Goodbye, sweetheart. Any orders, Mr. Brenton? Do it at the recital at 2.30. The Ritz at 5. Don't mind about that. I've got big news for you. That's all? Looking for you all morning. Well, I'm sorry. I didn't feel very well. Oh, that's all right. You still think Barbara's idea about that bridge is practical? I know it is. You know it's against all theories of engineering? Yes, but this bridge won't be built on theories. It'll be built on brains and imagination and concrete and steel. I look at this. Now, when Barbara planned to put those steel girders... Yeah, that's all right. That's far enough. I just want to know if you were still sold on the idea. More than ever. Fine. That's just the way I feel. What I want to tell you is this. I've made up my mind to take the biggest gamble of my life. I am going to win this contract with that bridge. You'll never make it. You know what you're up against, don't you? A bunch of old fogies who can't see anything new or original. The thing I need most is a man who knows this idea from every angle. A man who will set them afire with his own enthusiasm. A man who gets whatever he goes after, no matter how tough the opposition. You mean Barbara? No, he's an inventor. I want a salesman. The man I've picked up to put this thing over is... Yes, if you can sell a hard-boiled egg like me, you can certainly sell those St. Louis boys. You bet I can. Of course you can. All you need to do is put that old fighting football spirit into what you can't pay. Don't you worry. I won't pay. Boy, son, it's the chance of a lifetime. I know it is. I'll catch the next train. Oh, now take it easy. Time enough for that tonight. What we'll do is spend this afternoon going over this thing from A to Z so they won't be any chance of a slip-up. Oh, boy. Just wait till I tell Doc. Won't she be proud to know that you gave me this big job? How long will I be away? About two weeks. Great. I'll take her with me. Fine. Now come on. We'll go over to the office and go through this thing thoroughly. Gosh, I forgot to call you. Yes. You didn't come to the recycle. You didn't show up hardly. Look, Wade, gee, your father's a grand old scowl. He's given me the biggest job in the history of the company. You could tell me all about... You've been for St. Louis tonight. What? Sure. You and I. Of course I have. Now come on and get your things packed. Stopping the Claytons for giving a dinner in our honor at the club tonight? Oh, Dickens with the dinner. We're shoving off for St. Louis. It's going to St. Louis. I'll give father peace in my mind. Well, but kidding is the chance of a lifetime. It'll be a great trip for you and a nice change for two weeks. Two weeks? At the top of the season? What a chance. Oh, it'll be like a second honeymoon. Well, I've decided you're not to go. That's all there is to it. I'll tell Dad a thing or two. Riverside 6826. I'm going to St. Louis, and you're going with me. I guess not. Well, then it looks as if I'll have to go along. I can't help it. Business is business. Business, and you do it about me? Now you know it isn't that at all. I don't let quarrel about it. I don't want to quarrel either, dear. You do love your little kittens, don't you? And you won't go away and leave your little kittens all alone for two weeks, will you? Oh, I do love you, Dad. But I've got to go. Well, go if you want to. Oh, now, be reasonable. Be reasonable, huh? Go to hell if I'm ashamed of you. Can't you see it wasn't my fault? Oh, it wasn't it. She made her plans, and you rushed in without warning and upset them. But mine were more important. Oh, yes, to you. But her plans might have been just as important to her. I never thought of that. Now you go on ride home and smooth it over. But I can't. I haven't time. You've got to find time. You can't leave her like this. Well, there's no telling what might happen. A high-spirited girl like her. What could I do? Take her in your arms and ask her to forgive you. And give up the trip? You won't have to give up anything. But be fair to her. Don't ask her to give up anything either. But what if she insists? Just take her in your arms the right way. And she won't insist. I'm giving it for a special piece, Mr. Bacon. Oh, let me talk to her. Three-one. Now you'll be nice to her. The party tonight. I know what I'll do. I'll run home and catch her before she leaves. Now, don't you worry. Give me Lakewood, six-five, two-two. Please. Lakeview Country Club. Well, Mrs. Brunton will be there shortly with the Clayton party. I wonder if you'd have her call her home. Yes, Mr. Brunton. There's somebody she comes in. Thank you. Knowing a new one? No, I don't. Pardon me a moment. I didn't want any intruders coming in. Well, well, the old 10-20-30 stuff, eh? Surely. Why not? Well, here's to you. Here's to both of us. Let her go. How about some more? Fine. Give me Lakewood, six-five, two-two. Theview Country Club. Well, this is Mr. Brunton speaking. Mrs. Brunton is there with the Clayton party. I wonder if you'd call her to the phone. I'm sorry, sir. The Clayton party has been called off. Well, is Mrs. Brunton there? No, sir. She just left with Mr. Bates. The sound of the gong denoted exactly 2 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and marks the conclusion of our program. Good night, pleasant dreams. Is that right, two o'clock? Oh, the evening is still early. Really, Charlie? I'd better be trotting along. You know, I'm terribly disappointed in you. Yes? Well, we'll certainly have to fix that. I thought you had lots more finesse. I suppose your big he-man taught you all the fine points of the game. Oh, never mind about him. Get my thing. I'm bored stiff. I thought sure you'd give me a thrill. Don't worry, darling. You're going to get your thrill. Don't play so rough, Charlie. You're a cute little kitten. Kitten? Hellcat. Aw, the perils of the big city. Isn't any working girl safe? Not with this being in human form. Unhand me, Jack Dalton. Think of my reputation, please. Just think of mine. Why if I let you go to be fatal to my reputation? Wait, wait! Clown up your water, but don't forget. The villain still pursues her. No, honestly, Charlie, you're slaming. Your technique is rotten. Yes. Well, you ain't seen nothin' yet. I'd love to, Charlie. But I've got to be up first thing in the morning. Yes? What's the big idea? I'm going to grab the first one. At the party, remember? Must have been some party. Oh, it was. Oh, it was an awful brawl. Lots to drink. Barrels. Why? Those parties usually don't break up until they've cleaned out the last bottle of booze. And it's pretty late. Yes, I know, but you see, oh, Rose passed out. And Bob asked me to take care of her. Anything serious? Oh, no. Just a bad head, but oh, she's all right now. Bates, and I can guess the rest. But, Dick, I want to tell you the truth. Don't bother. Don't you love me anymore? Why don't you ask yourself the same question? But you know I do. I don't know anything of the kind. Why, I just told you. Yes, you've told me a lot of things, but I don't believe you. Oh, Dick. Expect me to believe a liar and a cheat? You dare say that to me? Well, that's what you are. You didn't give me a chance to tell you. You've had your chance. You've told me enough. I can accept it. But all your friends weren't drunk and put in jail. Oh, I know all about you and Charlie Bates. That's just it. You don't know a thing about it. Well, I can guess. I'm well acquainted with the rotten habits of that crowd you trot around with. The rotten crowd, eh? Well, I know that you don't mind trotting around with them. Oh, don't I? Well, I only did it to please you. You accept the friendship and have me tapping. A bunch of pasty-faced lutes. I'm nothing but a kept husband. Since you've put it that you are. With you and I'm through with all this. Through chiseling your father out of all that money I don't earn just to be your lapdog. There's only one thing I'll keep. That's my self-respect. All right, you mother. Here. Come up in a few days. Don't hold me up for too much of our money. Morning, Mrs. Brunton. You're all nice. Worried about Dick. Ah, he's all right. He takes after you. Great oaks from Little Acorns grow. Just because I'm a boss puddler, are you? No, you are. You better hurry. I never hurry. I claim haste makes waste. She hasn't come down yet. Sir, but you can't see her. Why can't I? She's been ill. She hasn't slept. Well, that's just too bad. Oh, Dad, I'm terribly sorry. You ought to be. Though little good it'll do you. But what do you mean? You almost ruined the biggest deal the Parker Steel Corporation ever had. Yes? And you ruined one of the finest boys I ever saw. I did not. I tell you you did. You rocked his soul. You killed his manhood and ambition. Why, when he walked into the office with this, I thought I was looking at a ghost. Why, what is he? I don't know what he's done. And I hate to think what he might do. I try to pep him up and make him take that same Louis job. But I'm afraid. Oh, I'm afraid, too. You had an infernal nerve letting your pink keys interfere with that boy's career? We're right of you to say that to me when it's all your fault. My fault? Yes. Oh, it's no good arguing with you. You men always stick together. Well, you can get rid of this house. I never want to live in it again. You'd better get rid of some of your foolishness. And you've got to find that boy and find him quick. And once more, you're going back to him. I won't go back. I won't go back. I said he couldn't go to St. Louis and put that deal over the way he was feeling. I'd give anything to see him just for a minute. I'm afraid, dear, from what you've told me. It's too late. There, there, there now, dear. I didn't mean that. No, it's just that you said it's too late. Oh, mother, I've been just rotten. Oh, you haven't, dear. You've just been human. But why did I say... Oh, why didn't I cut my tongue off? Well, you didn't mean it. I think you'd have known you didn't mean it. Oh, can you blame him? Who stands for being called a listen, darling? All husbands are kept. Some of them are kept with money. But most of them with love, devotion, and sacrifice. Why, it's every woman's mission and life. Keep it, her husband. Mother. Oh, you find him, Mr. Hanreddy? No, didn't he phone in? No. What can't be cured must be endured. Any luck Hanreddy? No, couldn't find him anywhere. Been every speakeasy in town. Bye, George. I wonder... Say, I think I know where I can find him. Call my chauffeur and tell him to bring my car at once. Yes, sir. Connecticut rapper with Ask the Fetity filler. Beggars, can't be tutors. Well, boy, I'm glad you didn't change your mind. Mr. Park, I knew you wouldn't fail me. All aboard! Would you worry a minute? I'll put this deal over. But that resignation goes the minute I get it over. We'll talk about that when you get back. You can't say that, I'm no liar. Oh, I don't blame you. I did lie to you, but I'm no cheat. I couldn't let you go away without explaining. Oh, thanks. Oh, listen, darling. That's not enough. You're going to be kept by your father's money any longer. Oh, no, never. But wait a minute. Do you do me a favor? Be my wife, darling. Yes. But this time, I'm going to keep you in a different way.