Act I

You wait till this number gets over.

By that time I’ll only want a shawl.

There’s nothing helps a man like being married to a woman that always encourages you and looks on the bright side. I’m going to write an article for the American MagazineAmerican Magazine, saying I attribute my success to my wife.

Why don’t you try writing articles? They might be pretty near as good as your tunes.

You don’t have to worry about my tunes. Anyhow, I was talking to Lucille.

It’s time you did something more for Lucille besides talk to her!

If I was in your place, I’d keep pretty still in this house. That is, unless I was paying board.

Don’t you dare say I’m dependent on you, because I’m not!

Only for your meals and a place to sleep!