Barfly Page #3

All things that I don't wanna be. All places that I

don't wanna go, like India, like get my teeth cleaned.

Save the whale, all that. I don't understand that.

You're not supposed to think about it.

I think the whole trick is not to think about it.

Oh, I guess Wanda went home, huh?

- Henry.

- Yeah?

Eddie came in with a fifth of burbon.

Tonight's his night of, Ben's working his shift.

I won't miss Eddie tonight.

Henry, Wanda left with Eddie.

Huh? What?

- Jim?

- Yeah?

Scotch and water.

Humanity, you never had it from the beginning.

Hello.

I paid the rent.

Did you get the job?

Yeah, I start tomorrow. Matred D Musso at Frank's.

Listen, I told you not to leave me alone.

- Don't hit me!

- Hit you? I'm not your goddamned pimp.

Stop acting like one.

Why it had to be Eddie?!?!

- He symbolizes everything that disgusts me!

- What?

Obviousness, unoriginal macho energy.

Ladies man.

You're right. He's not much.

I made an error, an unhappy error,

but I'll drink.

When I drink, I'm moving in

a wrong direction.

You know, every time I get with a woman,

something happens.

Sometimes it happens sooner,

sometimes it happens later.

- This time it happened pretty fast.

- ? ? you don't own me.

Hey, that's right. Nobody owns anybody.

I just thought, that we are something special.

Because we're just green corn.

Hey, what are we? Just people

that pass in hallways?

I guess I expect too much.

Hey, I can't handle this scene, you know.

I ought to be a f***ing monk. Yeah.

(phone rings)

Hello?

Natali Sorensen. I know this sound like I'm a lunetic or

something, but I have this reason why I wish to talk to you.

- Well, what you wanna do?

- Well, what can man do with a third rate chipi.

- You keep talking like that and I'm leaving.

- I'll open the door for you.

I'll be a gentleman.

Go ahead.

- OK, I'm going.

- Hope, you'll find a live one.

You rotten son of a b*tch.

Oh, baby. Auch. What you...? What do ya...?

Auch, you've got something in there... Aaaauuuuuch.

I think a dripping sink. An empty bottle.

Euphoria.

Youth fenced in. Stamped. Shaven

Tough words. ? ?

Are you Henry Chinaski?

No, I'm Rion Spinks.

You're looking in bad shape.

Should I call a doctor?

Ooh, quite allright.

Where's the body? You?

There's no body.

We've got a call, that somebody was dying.

- Hey, everything is fine.

- You know what each of these calls cost the tax payer?

- Jesus, why don't you turn your radio down?

- I can't find anybody.

This this room 309, ain't it?

So you didn't put in the call, did you?

No, I didn't.

All right, sign this buddy.

Listen, you don't look so good.

Better go to bed or something.

Are you gonna sign this buddy?

This guy's f***ing nuts.

Right there, bellow the line.

Get some sleep, you'll feel better.

Come on, let's go, Lenny.

Goddamn you.

(phone rings)

Hello?

Oh yes, I'm allright.

If I wanna see you?

Well, you know what Tolstoy said. Tolstoy!

Tolstoy said:
"Regard the society of women as a necessary

unpleasentness of life and avoided as much as possible.

What?

Why? Yes, I know. Hey. I know that I'm in

your apartment, but I paid this month's rent.

Yes. Sure, I can always use a drink.

What you've said you're calling from?

Oh, allright. I'll see you in a minute.

How's your head?

Oh, my head needs a beer.

The booze is on Willbur Evans.

It's probably the last time,

I won't be able to run on him.

I guess it's not fair on Willbur,

but he's got nothing but money.

Ooh, poor Willbur.

What did you do when I was gone?

Where the hell are my panties?

Where the hell is anything?

Did an earthquake hit this place?

Oh, well, I was looking for a lottery ticket.

You don't play the lottery.

Oh, well, I. hahaha

Is your head really allright?

It's just fine.

- What did you say?

- Oh, it's hatred. It's the only thing that lasts.

That guy beats his old lady and

I hear he killed two guys.

Oh, sh*t. What the f***'s he doing out?

I don't know.

He killed one man, they put him in, and he got

out, killed that oher guy and now he's out again.

He killed one man, they put him in, and he got

out, killed that other guy and now he's out again.

Maybe it was selfdefence or maybe

it's our penal system.

Anyhow, he's out on parole.

He must jack off his parole officer,

when he comes around.

- I'm getting out.

- Oh, I'm sorry.

= Get up you whore!

Maybe this guy had a reason for killing.

Hey, most people think they do.

? What we're gonna do ?

Well, us? Us is gonna drink, I hope.

Pour me one then.

Thanks.

I feel kind of sleepy.

I don't know what it is.

The booze or what, but ...

- I need a nap.

- Hey, you'll go ahead, I'll watch things.

By the way, I didn't get that job.

Tomorrow is lighter.

I've been a waitress, a typist.

I can do it again.

Hey, you don't have to do anything.

I'll work something out.

This thing upon me, like a flower and a feast.

This thing upon me, crawling like a snake.

It's not death, but dying will solve it's power.

And as my hands drop the last desperate pen.

It's an cheap room.

They will find me there. I never

know my name, my meaning.

I know the treasure of my escape.

Henry?

Yes, what is it?

- Are you there?

- Yes, I'm right here.

Henry, I'm going to die.

What?

I'm gonna die.

I just saw this angel.

He came to take me.

And huge white wings.

He spread all across the room.

He's beautiful. Glowing.

He came to take me.

Hey. Hey, it gonna be all right.

Henry.

You better call an ambulance.

- You better call an ambulance.

- An ambulance?

I can't breath.

Henry? I'm going..

Hello, operator. I need an ambulance.

(sirens)

Oh, jesus!! What you guys work the day

shift and the night shift too?

- I'm gonna ask you the same thing.

- This time he's got the body.

Hey, sign here.

Don't you change your underwear?

- Sorry.

- Don't be sorry, just change your underwear.

No more calls here tonight, buddy, 'cause

I won't answer anymore calls here tonight.

- What about Wanda?

- Wanda's just drunk and besides that she's too fat.

Come on Harry, let's get out of here.

Did you hear what that son of a b*tch said?

- He said you're allright.

- That son of a b*tch said I was too fat.

He had no right to say that.

Do you think I'm too fat, Henry?

- Oh, no, no. You're just right, you're perfect.

- I thought so. Thank you.

Look, if you're going after a job in the morning,

you better get some sleep.

All right.

I really saw that angel.

His wings were moving.

Well, I'm glad he had the wrong address.

I would have missed you badly.

You're lying as a baby.

Hey walk, you're hung over,

why don't you go another day? Huh?

When you're feeling better

go look for a job.

What do you want me to do?

Go back to my drunken bable?

Yes.

The angel came.

That was a warning to get straight.

Hey. You don't believe in that

crap, do you?

Sure. More crap you believe in,

the more better off you are.

? I could use ? cigarette.

- Where the hell you're going, anyhow?

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