 Mr. Froney. Yes, Monsieur. Can I speak to you for a moment? I've been studying painting with you for some time now. Do you think it's worth my while to go on? Why do you ask? Well, I feel there's no sense in my staying here unless I have talent. If you are not certain about your talent, why did you stay until now? Because all this is so beautiful to me. In my youth, it was all so beautiful to me. But now it is the city of lost illusions. Has your studio very far? No, don't worry. Let us go there. You will show me what you have done. Yes. A little. Not enough to live on. I must tell you, there is no talent here. Merely industry and intelligence. You will never be anything but mediocre. And it is very cruel to discover one's mediocrity only when it is too late. I know. Do you see that? That name does not belong there. It belongs somewhere else. Take your courage in both your hands and make something of your life. Have you anything in mind? Well, you see, I have my limitations. My father was a doctor. I've always been interested in medicine. And if one can't be great, at least one can be of some use to people. Never had a day's illness in my life. You've only got to look at me to know that. It's what we call a winter cough. A great many middle-aged women have it. Well, I'm never. That's a nice thing to say to a lady. No one's ever called me middle-aged before. It's time you got used to it. All the same. You're a nice one, dearie. Unfortunate. I can't say the same for you. Good day, madam. That'll be all now. The rest, you come back tomorrow. Get him ready. All right, sir. Are you the boy's father? Yes, sir. What's the matter with you now? You see well enough what the matter is. The boy has a club foot. Oh, uh... Care to you? Better take this case. It's a subject you ought to know something about. It's only for the looks of the thing, you know. I don't find it no trouble. Don't you? That's wonderful. I always did. Oh, that's because you let them go on at you. You seem to be a little slow, Carey. I think I'll have to instruct the class. There are many varieties of club feet. This is one of the less interesting. Yours would probably prove more interesting. You have to let his acquaintance have them too. Yes, I believe so. Don't mind taking off a sock, do you, Carey? No, not so. Keeps his feet nice and clean, doesn't he? Hmm, yes. Just as I thought. Telepea is a queeness. Malformation requiring you to walk on the outside of the foot. A very interesting example, I must say. Do you mind if I have a look? Congenital club foot. In simple language, a foot twisted inward. The cause of this twisting is not clear. Hereditary influence plays a part here. As pointed out by Dr. Little, who traces a recurring deformity through four generations. Well, when you've quite finished, I say, oh, man, I like that. Mm-hmm. French, isn't she? Yes, she was a model in Paris. You know, I can't for the life of me understand why you gave up painting. I'd rather look at that all day long than at this. Woman, you know. You can tell by the pelvis. I like them with a little more... Oh, there's life in the old girl, yes. Don't inhale, dearie. I say I've got to be getting along. It's a little matter of a barmaid at the Crown on Anchor. And very nice, too. Cheerio. Funny fellow, isn't he? I say, Carrie, it must have been wonderful having that life in Paris. Well, it was. And do you mean that you really knew all those fascinating women? Well, some of them. I say you're just the man I'm looking for. I wonder if you couldn't help me. In what way? Well, there's a girl, and I can't get anywhere with her. And you've been to Paris and all that. I'm sure you could say something that would give me a starter. I'd ask Griffith certainly. He couldn't do it and remember whom you was doing it for. Orbit, you're just the man. You know, say something to make her laugh. I say, she's marvelous, isn't she? No, she's anemic. You don't suppose she likes that bounder, do you? Of course. Now's your chance. Say something. Well, I see your friend's going. I don't know what you mean. I was referring to the nobleman with a sandy moustache. Has he left you for another? Some people would do better to mind their own business. Why? You have a very nice back. Am I on speaking terms with your back? Woman, you know. You can tell by the pelvis. And that calls himself a gentleman. I apologize. Well, four, I promised you something charming. And she's turned out to be ill-natured and contemptible. I'm sorry I let you in for it. Oh, that's all right. You don't suppose I care what anemic little waitress says to me, do you? Well, I do. I'm as a girl. Coming along, I think I'll have some more tea. Anything you want? Yes, if you don't mind. I'd like to talk to you. Healthy weather, isn't it? Makes no difference to me. I have to be here all day. Oh, don't talk like that. I only wanted to say something pleasant. Well, say it. You know, you have a lovely smile. You should use it more often. Now, don't go spoofing me. Well, it works hard all day like I do. Don't have much reason to smile. Perhaps I could find a reason. Will you let me try? Well, I don't know whether I will or whether I won't. Well, I hope you'll decide you will. It's a nice little hand. Excuse me, won't you? You seem to be in a great hurry. Well, I've been waiting 10 minutes. I didn't know you could drop. Didn't you? That meant to be me. Looks like you, doesn't it? What if you don't get it that way? Tea? You are a strange sort. I say, will you die with me sometime? And we'll go to the theatre? I don't mind. When will you come? On more Thursdays. All right. Shall we say Thursday? Seven o'clock, Victoria Station. I'll meet you at Victoria in the second class waiting room. Tickets, please. Well, I thought you were never coming. I like that after keeping me waiting. I almost went home. I was in the second class waiting room. I thought you said you'd be there. Now, I say, is it likely I'll sit in the second class when I could sit in the first? For a gentleman of brains, you don't use them, do you? Perhaps not. Anyway, you're here, so it's all right, isn't it? Certainly do make a girl feel important to you. I love that music. Whenever I hear it, I think of you. How pale you are. How strange, how cold. You are going it. Do you always order champagne? No. Then why'd you do it now? I was hoping you'd make you more friendly. Do you think it will? Well, it's one thing I can say for you. Gentleman in every sense of the word. May I see you again? I don't mind. Doesn't it make any difference to you? Now? You don't take me out, someone else will. I'll say goodnight here. Won't you stay for a moment? No. Why not? Why, people would think I don't know what all. I love that music. Whenever I hear it, I think of you. Whenever I hear it, I think of us. I've never danced with anyone who danced like you. I've been looking for you. You don't seem to have much to do with your time. I should be studying. Then why don't you? Well, I'd rather see you. Any of the girls notice you're waiting for me? I don't know. What difference does it make? They all laugh at you, you know. Do they? Why? Say you're in love with me. May I call you Mildred? I don't mind. Look here, don't say that anymore, will you? Why not? Well, alternatively, I'll call you Mildred. And you call me Philip, will you? I think of it. I, um... I'm a little awkward at this, but... Will you kiss me goodnight? No. Oh, Mildred, will you come to the theater with me on Saturday? I don't mind. You're sure there for Saturday? Certainly. My name is Miller, Emile Miller. We should know each other. Why? Well, we are both interested in the same thing. Thing? My dear young man, you are so, uh... so, uh... artistic. You, you should be more... Mmm! Like so! Thanks. Thanks very much. That's, uh... that's all right. It changed? What, what time shall I see you? Oh, I forgot to tell you, Philip. I can't go. Why not? Me aren't ill. What's the sense in that? Well, you're not supposed I want to go by myself, do you? I only got them for your sake. Well, you needn't go on about it. You're spying on me. I always thought you was a gentleman at every sense of the word. Are you going out with Miller? No. Well, what if I am? I can go out with him if I want to, can't I? He's keeping you waiting, isn't he? Well, I'd rather wait for him than if you wait for me. Won't you change your mind? I'll get some more tickets and we'll... No. You keep looking for him the way I look for you. If you don't come out for me tonight, you'll never see me again. Good riddance to bad rubbish. A nice, large beer, huh? Wouldn't help. Well, what would? Help me or leave it. Why, what for? Shows the waiter who you are. He knows who you are, and so do I. What do you mean? I'm sorry. I didn't mean... You're a bit too superior for me, my fine young friend. Mildred, but you don't like me. I'm crippled. Yeah, I'm sorry. Foolish, silly, you are clumsy. You don't know what you're doing. What sort of practice can you expect to have with a wife like that? I don't know. Let me ask you something. Why do you want to marry this girl? Because I'm so in love with her. That ring with the little design is very popular, sir. We celebrate many of them. They're very silly. Thank you, sir. I'm sorry, but I don't know what you're doing. They're very silly. Thank you, sir. Were you surprised by asking me to take you to dinner tonight? I was delighted. Were you? Why? I don't know. You've been so sweet to me all day. I've got something to ask you, and it makes it so much easier for me. It makes easier for me, too. I have something to tell you. No, no. Let me tell you first. There it is. I want you to marry me. I'm so sorry, Philip. It's just what I was about to tell you. I shouldn't have waited so long. That is. I'm going to be married. Are you? To whom? A man I know. He earns very good money. Yes, I'm... I'm sure of it. Now you won't go on about it, will you, Philip? All right. I'm getting on for 24. It's time I settled down. The gentleman earns seven pounds, and Whitney's got good prospects. This is goodbye. I hate to eat and run, Philip, but... I have an engagement. I'm going to the theatre with the gentleman I'm going to marry. Good day. It's your box of beer for the ladies. All the ladies don't forget the name. Don't forget the name. It's your box of beer. A judge's city in the world, and you know the cure for one woman. Successful? Very. I have an immense popularity amongst kitchen maids. They think me so refined. Let's not talk about that. Let's talk about us. Nora, you're not really fond of me, are you? Clever boy. You ask such foolish questions. Oh, my dear, never struck me that you could be. Please? Delighted. And so proud, and so happy, and so... so grateful. I wish you hadn't been in love with me. What was her name? Mildred. Because if she hadn't treated you so abominably, it wouldn't have taken you so long to understand how I feel. I saw you. I wasn't very quick. Let's go out and play. Not until you've passed that exam. Tell me, darling, what do you get out of this? You'll never know. I'm afraid you don't get much fun with me. I wish if only I could take you dancing. I know how you love it. Philip, it's very silly of you to be so sensitive about your foot. You know, other people don't think about it merely as much as you do. But they notice it when they first see you, and after that they forget all about it. You know, I only speak of it because I love you. And I don't want it to make you unhappy. Now, will you please stay here and go on cramming for that exam? There's a lady to see you, sir. Who is that? I shouldn't have let her in, but she was that upset. Nora, what do you want? I didn't think I'd ever see you again. What's the matter? He's left me. You know. Well, has he? Yes, because I'm going to have a baby. Well, why don't you sit down? I suppose you want him back. He'll never come back. Why not? He just won't, that's all. Well, you're his wife. He has to provide for you. He won't give me anything. Even if he did, I wouldn't take it. Why not? Nora, what's happened? I've still got me pride. That's something, isn't it? Have you got any money? No. Well, you better get yourself a place to live. After that, we'll see what can be done. Oh, Philip, you're always so good to me. That's why I knew I could come to you. Now, look here, Mr. Miller. I'd like to know what you intend to do about Mildred. I? But you expect me to do. Well, I expect you to take care of her. You marry her, you know. I? I married Mildred? I married, uh, even one. Well, all the same. I'd still like to know what you intend to do about it. Me? I can do nothing. One man cannot solution the problem of the unmarried mother. Why didn't you tell me? I just couldn't. Brace up. Everything will be all right. Do you still like me, really? Strange as it may seem, I always have. I suppose I always shall. I did everything I could to make you love me. I thought you were incapable of loving anybody. It seems horrible to think that you were willing to sacrifice everything for that man. I'm awfully sorry, Philip. I shall never forget you wanted to marry me. Philip. Yes? You've been so nice to me. I'll do anything you want. Will you? Why? Why, I owe it to you. Do you? You're not angry. Then will you stay and have some dinner? Yes, if you want me to. Of course, Philip. Nothing could light me more. Just a moment, I'll have everything ready. Darling? Nora, how did you happen to come? Just passing by. I wanted to rub my nose against your door. Philip, why haven't I heard from you? I was just going to write. Why haven't you come to see me? Well, I... I've been busy. Why so silent? Well, you see, I brought something strange to tell you. You've been so good to me, it only makes it harder. Philip, what's wrong? I'm sorry, it's just over. You mean you don't care for me anymore? I'm afraid so. What have I done? Nothing. You've been wonderful to me. It's just that I... Of course, I knew you never loved me as much as I loved you. Yes, I'm afraid that's usually the case. There's usually one who loves and one who is loved. Oh, it's always the same. If you want a man to be nice to you, you have to be rotten to him. If you treat a man honestly, or... Philip, there's someone else. Yes. Who is she? Mildred. She's come back. After all, she's done. How could you? That's what I'd like to know. Just as though you were bound to her in some way, as I am to you, as she was to Miller. As every human being is to something or other. Finally looking, little thing, isn't it? I can't believe it's mine. No, if you'll excuse me. So glad it's over, darling. You've been so good to me, Philip. For now on, things will be different. Now you will take good care of her, won't you? That I will, Mum. Good day. Good day. I know you don't like it, Philip. I can't do anything else if I'm going to work. No, I suppose not. But be sure and go over on Sundays and see the baby's properly taken care of. I will. What are we going to do this afternoon? I asked Griffiths to come over. Oh, did you? Why? Well, I know you'll find him amusing, and I... I'm always afraid of boring you. Had to get rid of a girl. Why didn't you bring her along? Oh, I'm not interested in my girl. I'm only interested in other men's girls. Do you like me? Really, I'm too hungry to know. But I think I like you a lot. I'd like you a lot more if you got him to take us out to dinner tonight. And if you do, I'll tell you some funny stories. And you'll laugh and think you're having a wonderful time. What will he do? Oh, pay the bill. That bill? You miss this? I'm sorry. I thought it was your sister. Just a moment. Are you in love with Mildred? So that's what you've been so funny about, huh? Well, my dear old boy. It doesn't matter to you, Harry. You've got so many women. Don't take Mildred away from me. But my dear old boy, she's nothing to me at all. Nothing at all. Hi, Kit Phillip. Very much. How nice of you to give it to me. What are you thinking about? You were having quite a flirtation with Griffiths last night. Yes, I was, wasn't I? It's a matter of fact. I'm sort of in love with him. I'm not surprised. Why, what do you mean? Well, Griffiths is good-looking. He's amusing. He says the kind of things that make you laugh. Thank you not to make fun of me. You're a bit too superior for me, my fine young friend. Oh, good heavens, Mildred. I wasn't making fun of you. Well, you certainly don't act as if it's serious. Well, I don't think it is. No, you don't, eh? Why not? Because Griffith isn't in love with you. How do you know? I asked him. Would you like to read a letter I got from him this morning? I've been up all night thinking about you. And I've just sent for a special messenger who will take this to you in the dawn. You've no notion of the time I had with your friend last night. He kept asking me if I love you, and of course, what could I say? He'll doubtless tell you all this, so I'm making sure that you... But if I love him, can I? No, I suppose not, but... And what's it going on about? Nothing. Only, I was fool enough to think that you cared for me. I do, Philip. As a friend. Not in any other way. But you do care for Griffith's in the other way. But you're rather cold. That sort of thing doesn't mean anything to you. It's what you think. There's no use going on about it, Philip. You said yourself I couldn't help it if I'm in love with him. Well, if there's anything else to be said, say it. That's a nice dress you have on, Mildred. I couldn't afford it, but I paid for it. You have a nice apartment. I couldn't afford it, but I paid for it. If you're a gentleman, do you think you'd throw what you've done for me in the face? Do you think it matters to me whether I'm a gentleman or not? If I were a gentleman, you don't suppose I'd care for a cheap bugle at home? I didn't want to end this way. Harry's waiting for me. What do you intend to do? We're going to Paris. Get out. Get out! I've moved three times, and each time this woman has hounded me down. I don't like to do this, but... All right, sir. I'll move on. Come on, young lady. Don't stay here. Come on, Alfie. Yeah, Harry. Mildred and I are all watched out for you. That's too bad. Excuse me. I'm due in the ward. Interesting, Harry. I was just thinking what an unusual name you have. It's a very old Yorkshire name. Once took a day's riding across our estate. And here I am in a charity hospital. Because my father loved fast women and slow horses. How the might you have fallen? This is my daughter, Chris and Maria Del Sol. Her mother always called her Sally. This young man is a student here. He's been very nice to me. And with some inducement, he might be nice to you. Now, Father... Father's particular genius is saying the wrong thing. He thinks it's fun to embarrass me. It is. Why don't you try it sometime, Carrie? I will, if I get the chance. You shall have it. You're coming to see us the first Sunday. I'm home. Oh, yes. Please do. But it's not very sanitary. Sanitation be hanged. Give me art. I've got nine children and they thrive on bad dreams. Look at that now. I am with great admiration. Shall I bring the ale, Father? Right, McGill. Sooner or the better. I hope you didn't have the table in here on my account. I'd have been quite happy to have had dinner with Mrs. Ethel here and the children. Oh, no. I always take meals by myself. I like these antique customs. I don't think women ought to sit down at table with men. Don't you? Why not? It ruins conversation. But I'm sure it's very bad for them. Put ideas in their heads. And women are never at ease with themselves when they have idea. You sound like the voice of old England. I am, sir. And it's this fine old Yorkshire pudding that gives me strength to carry on. Now, stop getting up and down like a jumping jack every time she comes into the room. She doesn't want you to make a fuss about her. Do your sally. And she won't get rude if you sit still while she waits on you. If you don't care to hang for chivalry, do your sally. No, Father. You speak quietly while I eat the young man so boldly. Yes, Father. You know what I'm talking about, Sally? How could I, darling? You're so clever. Don't sound like my chair in order to make eyes of him. I'll get Philip some more ale. Is there anything better than English ale? Let us thank God for simple pleasures. A good appetite, roast beef and beer. I was married to a lady once. Never marry a lady by the way. Oh, really? Why? Because a lady has a point of view, a personality and an individuality. All to double you with. Hang it all you want a wife who can cook your dinner and look after your children. Don't you think so, Sally? Father, I think you talked the hind leg up a donkey. Well, it's clean fun. Now, Sally, wait it on me. I'll wait on you. Take my chair here while I fetch you and the young man some cheese. Thank you, Father. What do you think of us? You don't know what this means to me. You see, I practically never had any family. This is almost the only place I've ever known that's had the quality of home. It's no use moaning over a carry. Sally never kisses a gentleman until he's been here twice. You must ask me again sometime. Do it yourself. Why don't you come next Sunday? To the station with you? No. Why not? It's too late and you're a child. 20. Let's talk it over when you're 30. Hear what I said, old man? Yes, I heard. Sorry if I brought up a painful subject, only I thought you'd be interested to hear about Mildred. Sorry she's had such a bad time. I gave her all I could, but you know me or Stony Broke? I thought perhaps you'd want to... I can't do anything. Can't have a cigarette. I don't blame you. I wouldn't have told you, only she asked me to give you her address. Gave me a bit of a jolt, I can tell you, seeing her lugging that baby around and asking for something to eat. She has the baby with her? Yes. It's not difficult to imagine her next step. Baby all right? I'm very grateful to you, Phillip. If I could afford it, I'd have given you a place of your own. As it is, you're welcome to my room. I don't know what will become of me and... and baby, you hadn't taken us in. Oh, you'd have got on, I expect. You've always been much nicer to me than I deserved. I'm beginning to realize how silly I've been. Well, you couldn't help how you felt. Let's not talk about it, shall we? I don't feel like that now. Okay, Mildred, let's have no misunderstanding about this. The reason you're here is because... I know. Because you once liked me enough to want to marry me. Yes. Well, at least I can cook for you and keep you flat clean. Maybe someday you'll feel better about me and things will be like they used to be. Oh, thanks. I'll smoke it later. Well, good night. Landlady came upstairs a little while ago. She said, Mrs. Carey, she said, how can you stand it? Well, what's the matter with them? They're indecent, disgusting, I call it. They have drawings of naked people about. You want to know what I think? I've half a mile to take them down myself. You do nothing of the kind. I love those pictures, Mildred. I love them for what they were meant to be. What happened to it? What? The way he used to love me. Oh, I don't know. I was disappointed so often and hurt so much. Besides, what difference does it make anyway? Nothing only. Remember how you got when I was so cold to you? You're getting me that way. But you're so cold to me. No one else is, though. He's not in love with anyone. Where were you? Apple news. What are you doing up? I couldn't sleep. Hadn't you better put on something warmer? No, I'll be all right. Just let me stay here. Bill, Bill, I love yourself. Oh, nonsense. It isn't. I can't live without you. Please get up. You're making a fool of yourself and a fool of me. Elphill, please. I can't go on like this. Nonsense, you haven't anywhere to go. Stay here as long as you like. But with the definite understanding that you disgust me. Me? Disgust you. You. You're too fine. You won't have none of me, but you'll sit here all night looking at your naked females. Meldred. You cared. You dirty swine. I never cared for you, not once. I was always making a fool of you. You bored me stiff. I hated you. It made me sick when I had to let you kiss me. I only did it because you begged me. You hounded me, you drove me crazy. And after you kissed me, I always used to wipe my mouth, wipe my mouth at you, mirroring me in Griffiths and me. We laughed at you because you was such a mug, a mug, a mug. A cripple, a cripple, a proud of these things. You love what they were meant to be. Well, what they were meant to be. The money's gone. What do you intend to do? Oh... Anything? Before you go out into the world, don't you think we ought to try and do something about that foot? You think it'll do any good? I'll know better tomorrow. How are you, Phillip? I'm all right, Sally. How's the foot? Well? Let's try, shall we? Careful now. All situations filled. Sorry, no thanks. Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing. Why haven't you been to see us? Well, I don't know. I've had things to do. Well, you've been putting on weight. I'm sure you haven't. Why do you say that? The way you look. Oh, that's only my look. I'm afraid it's more than that. I sent you a note last Sunday, and when you didn't answer, I went round to your room. Your landlady said she had to put you out. Hello, Phillip. My dear fellow, by peer-raised signal, my daughter just communicated to me confirmation of our suspicions. As you know, I've been on the beach most of my life. In Tahiti, I was president of the Beach Comers Union and as such, I'd like to inquire into your amateur standing. Where have you been staying? Oh, anywhere. Why didn't you come here? False modesty, I suppose. Now, stop being an Englishman. When a man's on his opposite's time, he came down to earth. We want you here with us. Well, I... Thanks very much, but I... Don't talk trash. You ought to stay here until you get your bearings. I want no more faint talk about it. It's all arranged. Well, here goes my amateur standing. I really have no place to go. It's awfully good of you. Nonsense. As you know, the house is completely unsanitary. You'll probably wind up with some foul disease. Now, let him alone, Father. I want to talk to him. Well, I suppose youth must be served, but I must say I'm sick and tired of serving it. Nine of them. Will that do? Looks as if it might. Wouldn't be a very nice night to be out. I really know. It's going to be jolly having you here. I hope I shan't have to stay very long. You do, why? I can't go on like this, you know. I need a job. That's right, Father. And I discussed that. There isn't much you've overlooked. I have to sew that on, too. And Father has a job for you. Has he where? Where he works. Saw you in the window before you'd come to that. Of course. You haven't forgotten your doctor yet, have you? Well, there's the free hospital. Have all them students staring at me? What seems to be the trouble? I'm caught off guard all the time. Let's have a look at your throat. Phil, it's not... My lungs is it. Where's the baby? She died last summer. Oh. You might say you're sorry. I'm not. I'm very glad. I'm afraid I can't help you much. Don't leave me, Philip. I know I've pretty much a shock. But don't leave me. Not yet, please. There's no one I can go to. You're the only one that ever treated me like I was you. You're a gentleman, Philip. The only one I've ever met. Some things you'll need. My Sally. Darling. So determined not to let you see. Well, that's sweet of you. To care because I'm going away. I suppose I'm a fool to care, but... It doesn't mean you have to do anything about it. You can't help it just because someone loves you and you don't love back. Sally, look at me. Darling, do you think you'll always feel like this about me? Yes. I've known it since the first time you came to our house. I thought at first that I meant something to you, too. I hope you did. You do. When I come back, if you still feel the same, will you marry me, darling? I mean, if you still feel the same. What you might call the irony of fate. Come on now. Be quick. Get her out of here. Don't want the likes of her on me, Anne. I understand there's an interesting case. Look here, old man. Don't go in there. Why not? If you please. There's no use. I'm sorry, Emily. You're not. I'm not going. My wedding present. To my wife. When do you intend to marry me? Right away. Thank you, Philip. You're welcome. Don't seem very pleased. Well, I am, and I'm not. Why? I'm afraid it's only a noble gesture. That's not enough for marriage. No, no, Sally. It isn't just that. Philip, I like you far too much to ever stand in your way. Yes, but suddenly, suddenly there's nowhere to go. Actually, sir? No, thanks, sir. I had to be free to realize that. I had to be free to understand that all those years that I dreamed of escape, it was because I was limping through life. Taxi, sir? No, thank you. And because I was bound up with a person who was incredible to me. But that's all over. I'm not limping anymore. My life's all right. And why don't you go? Because everything that's beautiful to me is right here. Won't you please marry me, Sally? If you'd like. But don't you want to? There's no one else I'd marry. Is he sad? What? How about a taxi? Yes.