On The Town Act 1, Scene 5 Flashcards
Hey— hey, you!
Taxi
Wake up, Esterhazy, it’s me- your boss- Uperman.
Oh, Mr. Uperman, good morning.
Good morning to you. I just dropped by to tell you this is the last time I’m catching you asleep. You’re fired.
But Mr. Uper-
And if that cab isn’t back in the garage in an hour, I’ll turn you in to the cops.
Well, a civilian again! Might as well make this last fare a good one.
Taxi. Grand Central Station- quick.
Uh-uh. Too small.
Taxi!
Too big! AND NO GIRLS!! Hey, you!
Who? Who, me?
Yes, you. Get in.
Oh, maybe you can take me to the subway people.
The what?
The subway people…
Oh, sure- sure- and when we get through with them, we’ll go see the Cat People. Only get in. No. Up front! This ride’s on me!!
But lady, I…
What’s your name?
Uh- John Offenblock- but the fellas call me chip.
Chip, huh. Betcha can’t guess my name.
Guess it? Oh that’s ridiculous. Why, the law of averages…
O.K. You win! The name’s Esterhazy. Brunhikde Esterhazy. (slight paise) Kiss me! Well! Let’s go to my place!!
I-I’d like you, lady, but I have to…
Aw, what’s the matter with me, Chip, why won’t you come? I’m young, I’m free, I’m highly attainable.
Look, Miss, I got a promise to stick to…
You stick to me instead, kid. I’ve been waiting for you all my life. Knew you the minute I saw you. You’re for me. I like your face. It’s open, yan know what I mean? Nothing in it. The kind of a face I can fall into. Kiss me!
Listen, lady…
Just call me Hildy.
Look, Miss- I got something important to do today. Just let me outta here.
A-a-a-h, no you don’t. You’re going with me while I turn in my cab. After that, we’ll go up to my place.
Now, look, miss, Ive got to find this Miss Turnstiles for my pal…
Miss Turnstiles for your pal! Well, I thought I’d heard ‘em all. You’re not going to get ride of me that easy, kid.
Oh, no, it’s true. If I didn’t have to help my buddy, I’d be out seeing the famous sights my father told me about. He was here in 1934, and gave me this guidebook, and…
I’ll take you any place you want to go. Get in.
I shouldn’t do this.
Come on, Chip.
O.K., a quick tour of the city.
Then up to my place!
No- to help find Gabe’s girl.
No/ up to my place!
But…
It’s all settled. Where d’ya wanna go first?
Ah, the same to you!
