do not know, but they must've cost thousands of francs. Was no card with it? Oh, yes. -Marie, this is very strange. -What, madame? I learned the English words, I sing the English songs, yet I cannot read English. What shall that mean? Please read it to me. "My dear Miss Held, it is very important to your future... ...that you see me before signing any contracts. I shall be waiting at the stage entrance immediately after your performance. Florenz Ziegfeld Jr." -Who's this Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.? -I do not know, madame. -And why is it junior? Is he a little boy? -I do not know, madame. I will not see this Mr. Ziegfeld Jr. You will see Monsieur Billings, oui? Oh, Marie, these flowers are very nice. I think I am polite and see this Monsieur Junior Ziegfeld. But Billings is coming to talk to you about the great American tour. Has madame forgotten his cables? Oh, yes, that's all right, but these flowers are very beautiful. Well, Jack, she's all right. Yeah, I know she is without you telling me. -I wish you wouldn't keep following me. -All right. -Well, good night. -Good night. I wish you wouldn't annoy me. Miss Held is expecting me. -I'm going to sign the contract tonight. -That's great. -You bet it is. -I said it was. -Yes, well, good night. -Good night. Will you stop shadowing me? I'm not following you. I just happen to be going your way. You've got a date with a chorus girl, I suppose. You're going to spend that $500. I can't spend it. I've spent it. -Oh, you've spent-- Well, good night. -Good night. I beg your pardon, sir, but-- I have an appointment with Miss Held. -Is Mr. Ziegfeld out here? -Oh, no-- Yes, my dear. I'm Mr. Ziegfeld. Mr. Ziegfeld, Miss Held would like you to come in, please. Would you mind that for me? Well, good night, Jack. Oh, Mr. Ziegfeld, your orchids. They are the most beautiful orchids I have ever seen. Won't you come in, Monsieur Ziegfeld? Your flowers are so beautiful. I could not resist the temptation to thank you. Miss Held. Do you mind my telling you... ...that you should never wear so many jewels on your hands? -You think so? -Some women, yes. But your hands, no. Oh, that's a very nice compliment. Did you hear that, Marie? -Won't you sit down? -Thank you. I did not know Americans could be so gallant. Tell me, Monsieur Ziegfeld, are you in the theater? Yes, I'm a producer. Did you hear that, Marie? Monsieur Ziegfeld is an American producer. Do you know Monsieur Billings? Billings? -Billings. -He's American producer too. Oh, is that so? -No, I've never heard of him. -No? Of course, not in New York, that is. America's a big country. We still have producers in the West putting on shows for the Indians. -Indians? Do you mean the savages? -Yes. Did you hear that, Marie? -I do not think I will like America. -Oh, you'll love New York. -Would New York love me? -I think so. You only think so? Did you not like my performance? Yes and no. -Yes and no. Does it mean yes or no? -Well, both. -Did you not care for my singing, no? -Yes. A trifle nasal, I thought, but yes. And you did not like my costumes either? I thought one dress was very effective, but the rest, no. Monsieur Ziegfeld, I think you are very rude. Please go. Marie, open the door. Monsieur Ziegfeld. Yes? Come back, please. Sit down. You know, you are very honest. I like you very much. Your note says it is important to my future to see you. Why is that? -If you want to play in New York, it is. -I have many offers for New York now. I've no doubt, but so have many others. There's foreign talent going into New York every day. -What happens to them? -What? Well, they open at Tony Pastor's theater, and they get the hook. The hook, what is that? Hook, a little thing you catch fish with. You know, a hook. Now, if I take you over, I'll present you on Broadway. In a great show, in the best theater, to the best people. ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Жил певчий дрозд на английском - текст ...инг на английском - текст Стиляги на английском - текст Комиссар на английском - текст Синяя птица на английском |