A Countess from Hong Kong
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1:31:09
Good morning, madam.
1:31:11
Congratulations, Hudson.
I hear you're married now.

1:31:14
Well, in a way, yes.
1:31:16
Hudson, what do you mean?
1:31:18
The marriage has not yet
been consummated.

1:31:22
- What is she, an American?
- No, madam, she is from Hong Kong.

1:31:25
- Chinese?
- I shouldn't think so, madam.

1:31:29
She is a Russian emigré.
1:31:31
- Well, I should like to meet her.
- I'll do my best, madam.

1:31:37
Well.
1:31:39
Hudson, it seems as though
your wife has disappeared.

1:31:43
Oh, that's awful.
Poor Hudson.

1:31:46
- I was beginning to grow
very fond of her.
- What have you done to the lady?

1:31:50
Oh, nothing, madam.
The marriage was never consummated.

1:31:53
You've got "consummated"
on the brain.

1:31:58
- I think I'll go ashore
and do some shopping.
- I think I'll go with you, Harvey.

1:32:02
Don't go yet, Ogden.
1:32:04
I've just ordered lunch,
and there's one or two things
I'd like to discuss with you.

1:32:07
I'll stay and have something with you.
What has madam ordered?

1:32:10
- A consummated soup, sir.
- What's that?

1:32:12
Consommé, sir.
1:32:15
- Cold chicken, asparagus
and a bottle of Chablis.
- I'll have the same.

1:32:19
- I'll see you both later.
- The Waikiki Hotel at 5.30
for cocktails.

1:32:24
Uh, you may go, Hudson.
1:32:29
- Did you hear from Washington?
- I got this letter this morning.

1:32:34
Here's the substance of it:
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"To allay rumours of divorce,
Martha and you should return
to the States together.

1:32:40
I advise this because of my
great affection for you both."
Etc., etc., etc.

1:32:45
So.
1:32:47
If this arrangement
doesn't work out...

1:32:51
how will it affect
my divorce settlement?

1:32:53
You can put that in escrow.
1:32:56
Unfortunately, the only interest I have
is money, having had no children.


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