Mr. Bayfield, I am a serious pianist. I have ambition. I... Oh, you think that I didn't...

Cosmé McMoon: Mr. Bayfield, I am a serious pianist. I have ambition. I... St Clair Bayfield: Oh, you think that I didn't have ambition? I was a good actor. But I was never going to be a great actor. It was very very hard to admit that to myself. But once I had, I felt free from the tyranny of ambition. I started to live. Is ours not a happy world, Cosmé? do we not have fun?

Please, Cosmé, will you do it? Mr Bayfield, I am a serious pianist. I have ambition. I... You think that I didn't have ambition? I was a good actor. But I was never going to be a great actor. It was very, very hard to admit that to myself. But once I had, I felt free from the tyranny of ambition. I started to live. Is ours not a happy world, Cosmé? Do we not have fun? Please, Mr Bayfield. You see, we have to help her because without loyalty, there's nothing. -We'll be murdered out there! -You think that I'm not aware of that? For 25 years, I have kept the mockers and scoffers at bay. I'm very well aware of what they might do. But Florence has been my life. I love her and... I think you love her too. Singing at Carnegie Hall is her dream. And I'm going to give it to her. The only question now is whether you will stand