A LADY IS

 

ICHABOD
YOU COULD TELL HER HOW PRETTY HER
EYES ARE... THAT THEY SPARKLE LIKE
STARS IN THE SKY.

OR... HER VOICE IS LIKE A THOUSAND ANGELS
SINGING FROM HEAVEN ON HIGH.

You could say...
"YOUR SMILE IS THE ENVY OF VENUS. FOR BUT
A GLIMPSE, MIGHTY SHIPS WOULD CHANGE COURSE."

EZEKIEL
I think I understand.
YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SMILE…

ICHABOD
That's it!

EZEKIEL
...LIKE MY HORSE!

ICHABOD
Well…, I'd leave that last part out.

EZEKIEL
But my horse is pretty.

ICHABOD
I have no doubt that she is. However, a young lady might fail to appreciate her comparison with livestock.
A LADY IS LIKE A FLOWER, SOFT WITH A
GENTLE PERFUME.
SHE CAN BRIGHTEN THE DARKEST OF
MEN, THE MOMENT SHE ENTERS A ROOM.

SHE CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE COMPLETELY,
HER MERE PRESENCE, A BALM FOR THE SOUL.
TO SHARE YOUR LIFE WITH A LADY
IS TO SEE YOUR LIFE AS WHOLE.

ICHABOD
Now you try. Your lady love awaits!

EZEKIEL
YOUR HAIR IS PRETTY...

...LIKE THE GOLDEN GLOW OF THE SUN.

ICHABOD
Excellent! Keep going!

EZEKIEL
YOUR LIPS ARE GREAT. YOUR TEETH ARE STRAIGHT.
AND TO HOLD YOUR HAND WOULD BE FUN.

ICHABOD
Okay, we're getting there. But try comparing her more with the beauty of nature.
SOFT AS A CLOUD...! PURE AS THE SNOW...!
THE MOONLIGHT... OR A BREATH OF SPRING...!
WHEN I AM NEAR YOU...

ICHABOD & EZEKIEL
...MY HEART BEGINS TO SING!

ICHABOD
Now, really sweep her off her feet!

EZEKIEL
YOUR EYES GLISTEN LIKE TWO PRECIOUS GEMS.
YOUR SMILE IS A WARM SUMMER BREEZE.

ICHABOD
Now you have it!

EZEKIEL
WITH YOUR HAND IN MINE, I'LL NO LONGER PINE.
I BEG OF YOU, DOWN ON MY KNEES!

ICHABOD
Yes! That's the way!

ICHABOD & EZEKIEL
A LADY IS LIKE A FLOWER, SOFT WITH A
GENTLE PERFUME.
SHE CAN BRIGHTEN THE DARKEST OF
MEN, THE MOMENT SHE ENTERS A ROOM.

SHE CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE COMPLETELY,
HER MERE PRESENCE, A BALM FOR THE SOUL.
TO SHARE YOUR LIFE WITH A LADY
IS TO SEE YOUR LIFE AS WHOLE.

TO SHARE YOUR LIFE WITH A LADY
IS TO SEE YOUR LIFE AS WHOLE.


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