BERTIE But the point of all this, let's face it, is that it's not what Gussie says, surely. It's what he feels. I mean, love's a funny thing. It doesn't always look quite the same. It varies from person to person, if you follow. I mean, with Budge it's a brisk covering in jam, but with Gussie, it's more subtle - more oblique - like - steamed fish - it creeps up on you... When love arrives, it's hard to tell He doesn't ring the front door bell He doesn't wait politely in the hall Or leave his card He doesn't wait to wipe his feet In fact he's not at all discreet He doesn't phone to warn you he will call and means to stay He may not come when you're expecting him to visit - But if he does, make sure he finds you home Surrender now, for what's the use? And wave that friendly flag of truce Just rush right out to greet him Don't hesitate at all, dear You'll bless the day that love rings your bell
MADELINE Ding! Ding!
BERTIE Hallo?
MADELINE Who's there?
BERTIE It's love
MADELINE Come in
BERTIE Kiss, kiss
MADELINE Hee-hee!
BERTIE So close your eyes and lend an ear For I suspect he's somewhere near And that it's you that he has come to find
MADELINE Oh Bertie, dear...
BERTIE So let him hold you tight and snug -
MADELINE Like kittens cuddled in a rug?
BERTIE Well, that's the sort of thing I had in mind...
MADELINE Oh look, my dear! Each dandelion clock is very softly chiming To tell the flowers it's time to go to bed
BERTIE What's that she said?
MADELINE I know this night can't be in vain The stars shine in God's daisy chain And even Mr. Moon's begun to snore...
BERTIE Good grief, no more... Look, softly now, just close your eyes -
MADELINE And will I get a big surprise?
BERTIE What else d'you think I'm doing all this for You lovely thing, you? Just wait right there till love himself arrives Wait there...stay there...right there...don't move...stay put...