The script for the film baby doll (1956)

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BABY DOLL: I know you would! I mean I— thanks, but— I can do it myself. •silva: You don't want my assistance, Mrs. Meighan? baby doll: Naw, it ain't necessary. . . . silva: But then you would have to go into the house alone and the house is haunted! I better go in with you! baby doll: . . . No, it ain't necessary! (She is panting) silva: You want me to stay on the porch? baby doll: Yeh, you stay on the porch! silva: Why shouldn't I come inside? baby doll: No reason, just— just . . . ! (She giggles weakly) You stay out here while I make the lemonade and . . • silva: All right. Go on, Mrs. Meighan. . . • baby doll: You stay out here. . . . He doesn't answer. She stares at him, not moving. silva: Now what's the matter now? Why don't you go in? baby doll: I don't think I better. I think I will go across the road to the gin. They got a water cooler. . . • Page 75