Since You Went Away1944

Major Sam Atkins:
Hello, Tony. I didn't know you were in town.

Lieutenant Tony Willett:
Hello, Sam. It's quite a dance you fellows are putting on here. What's the matter? You look upset.

Major Sam Atkins:
Just got some bad news. Good evening, Mrs. Hilton.

Mrs. Anne Hilton:
Good evening, Major.

Major Sam Atkins:
Plane crash. Don't say anything about it now, it might spoil the fun.

Lieutenant Tony Willett:
That's too bad. Where'd it happen?

Major Sam Atkins:
Right outside town. Lost one of my best boys.

Mrs. Anne Hilton:
What was his name?

Major Sam Atkins:
Mahoney. He hit some wires.

Mrs. Anne Hilton:
Oh, not Johnny!

Major Sam Atkins:
Did you know him? Well, I hope he wasn't, uh...

Mrs. Anne Hilton:
But it can't be! We were talking to him here just a little while ago.

Major Sam Atkins:
I'm extremely sorry, Mrs. Hilton. I had no idea that you knew him. I shouldn't have said anything.

Mrs. Anne Hilton:
It was just that I liked Johnny very much. I know his father.

Major Sam Atkins:
A terrible thing.

Soldier at Dance:
Beg pardon, sir. The car's ready for you now, sir.

Major Sam Atkins:
Be right there.

Soldier at Dance:
Yes, sir.

Major Sam Atkins:
I've got to go and examine the wreck. Not a very pleasant job, I can tell you. Good night.

Lieutenant Tony Willett:
Good night.

Mrs. Anne Hilton:
Oh Tony, how awful. His poor parents.

Lieutenant Tony Willett:
Lucky Johnny. Come on, Anne. Let's dance.

Mrs. Anne Hilton:
Dance?

Lieutenant Tony Willett:
Look Anne, you'll be hearing plenty of things like this. Might as well get used to them now.