:20:00
I always drink two glasses of water
before going to bed anyway.
:20:03
It's great for your complexion.
:20:06
I thought I should mention I'm putting you
on the floor committee for the Christmas ball.
:20:11
Essentially, all it means is, you'll be able to go
on your own rather than as someone's escort...
:20:14
and that you'll get
a white carnation for your lapel.
:20:17
Thanks a lot, but actually I'm not
planning to go to any more dances.
:20:20
You weren't?
:20:22
Well, I strongly advise you
to change your mind.
:20:25
Is it that your resources
are limited?
:20:27
This is about the only economical
social life you're gonna find in New York.
:20:31
Music, drinks, entertainment,
hot, nutritious meals...
:20:35
all at no expense to you.
:20:37
Basically, all you need
is one suit of evening clothes...
:20:40
and a tailcoat.
:20:42
Dances are either white tie or black tie,
so you only need two ties.
:20:47
- You rented that from where?
- A.T. Harris.
:20:49
Oh, good!
You know about Harris.
:20:52
They also sell them secondhand,
very inexpensively.
:20:54
- It's a good arrangement.
- Thanks a lot.
:20:56
My resources are limited,
but actually that's not it.
:20:59
I know. You're opposed
to these parties on principle.
:21:02
- Yes.
- Exactly what principle is that?
:21:05
Well -
:21:07
The principle that one shouldn't be out
at night eating hors d'oeuvres...
:21:10
when one could be home
worrying about the less fortunate.
:21:13
Pretty much, yes.
:21:15
Has it ever occurred to you
that you are the less fortunate?
:21:20
I mean, there's something
a tiny bit arrogant...
:21:23
about people going around feeling sorry
for other people they consider less fortunate.
:21:28
Are the more fortunate
really so terrific?
:21:31
Do you want some much-richer guy
going around saying...
:21:33
''Poor Tom Townsend doesn't even have
a winter jacket - I can't go to any more parties''?
:21:38
That's a bit cynical.
:21:40
This is not just a matter
of what you personally prefer.
:21:43
I'll tell you this in confidence.
You've made a big impression on these girls -
:21:46
- Oh, come on!!
- No, I'm serious.
:21:48
They like you and are now
counting on you as an escort.
:21:53
Well, I like them, too,
but that doesn't -
:21:55
I'm not sure if you realize this, but these girls
are at a very vulnerable point in their lives.
:21:59
All of this is much more emotional
and difficult for them than it is for us.