Say, can you beat him? He almost stood me up for his wife!

Crystal Allen:

[answering phone]
Hello? Oh, hello, Stephen. [surprised] Crystal Allen:
What? Well uh... Don't worry, my sweet, I... Of course, I don't mind your breaking our engagement! Well, that is, I mind, of course, but it's such good discipline for my selfishness about you. Pat:
Holy mackerel, what a line! Crystal Allen:
[to Pat]
Shut up, will ya? Crystal Allen:
[to Stephen]
Well, I, uh... I was going to surprise you tonight, darling, and... and cook dinner myself in my little apartment. [laughs] Crystal Allen:
Why, of course I can cook! Pat:
She thinks because Lulu's dark, he wont be able to see her! Crystal Allen:
[to Pat]
Shhh! Crystal Allen:
[to Stephen]
Oh, well, you don't know half my accomplishments... Pat:
I'll say he doesn't! Crystal Allen:
[to Pat]
Will you get out of here? Crystal Allen:
[to Stephen]
Oh... Oh, well, that's all right, Stephen; I'll save you a piece of the cake... with a candle on it. Ah, well, I didn't want to tell you before, Stephen, because I was afraid you might do something extravagant! Oh, it is dear of you to want to be with me on my birthday, but... I won't be lonely. No, honestly, I won't. And uh... if this weather lets up, my neuralgia will be better... [shaky voiced] Crystal Allen:
then maybe I can... Oh no! It's nothing. It's just nerves. I had a rather gloomy letter from home today. My little sister, she's not very well... Pat:
What's wrong with her? She got a hangover? Crystal Allen:
[ignoring Pat]
But she'll be all right. Yes, I... I'm holding the thought. Oh, no, Stephen! I couldn't think of your disarranging your evening! I'll have another birthday next year! Pat:
You'll have another one next week! Crystal Allen:
[to Pat]
Look, so help me, I'm gonna slug you! Crystal Allen:
[to Stephen]
Oh, Stephen, if you could drop by for just a few moments and have a glass of sherry to my health. Oh, Stephen... Oh, I do need you so... Yes, dear... Yes, darling, I'll meet you on our corner in five minutes! [sends kisses into the phone] Crystal Allen:
Goodbye! [hangs up] Crystal Allen:
[to Pat]
Say, can you beat him? He almost stood me up for his wife!