My Sister Eileen Page #2

Just getting a breath of fresh air,

frightening little children.

- What?

- Nothing.

I was hoping wed get

whats-his-name to fix that shower.

- It just dribbles.

- Yeah, I noticed.

- Its as hot outside as it is in here.

- Yeah. Dont forget to lock the door.

Yeah.

Im sorry.

I didnt think

you girls would go to bed this early.

- Thats beside the point. Who are you?

- I live upstairs. My names Ted Loomis.

- You can just call me Wreck.

- Wreck?

Thats what they used to call me

at Georgia Tech.

Id have made all-American,

only I was expelled.

Thats very interesting.

But dont you think

its about time you were rambling along?

Yeah. If theres anything I can do

for you girls, you just whistle.

Well do that.

By the way, I was just wondering,

are you girls going to be home tomorrow?

- No. Well be out looking for work.

- Thats great.

I always do the laundry down here

on Thursday.

Laundry?

Helens a switchboard operator.

She works nights.

I dont like to disturb her during the day.

- Helen?

- Yeah.

Were engaged.

I dont want you to get the wrong idea.

Its just that we cant afford to get married...

and we cant afford two apartments.

Im out of work right now.

So when Helens at work, I sleep...

and then when she sleeps,

I do the housework.

We dont see much of each other,

so we get along just great.

I can see you girls still think

thats a little strange?

- Only because were from Ohio.

- Yeah. I guess that would make a difference.

- Violet was from Brooklyn.

- Whos Violet?

She had this studio

before they started blasting for the subway.

- It was bad for business.

- Business?

Yeah. She read palms or something.

Thanks a million about the laundry.

Ill see you tomorrow. Goodnight.

What was that all about?

I dont know.

- But he seemed very nice.

- He would. Hes a man.

Everythings so convenient in this dungeon.

- Oh, boy.

- I know what you mean.

I could swear I just put out the lights.

Theres a street lamp

shining right in the window.

Well have to pull the curtains.

Were practically sleeping in the street.

Yeah, we sure cant close the windows.

Wed suffocate.

Yeah.

- Whats the matter?

- This bed.

They are kind of hard, arent they?

Hard? We could do better at the morgue.

Lets go to sleep.

Maybe we can have

a nice, pleasant nightmare.

- We got a big day ahead of us tomorrow.

- Thats right.

- Good night, honey.

- Good night.

What was that?

Now what?

- Thats one way to keep cool.

- Ruth, youre drenched.

Here, let me get you a towel.

Get away from there.

- Pete, look. Girls.

- Go away! You heard me.

- Beat it, you drunken goons!

- Now, please, madam.

All we were doing was singing.

Since when is it a crime to sing?

Youre certainly not

getting into the spirit of things, madam.

Im not in the mood

and stop calling me madam!

- Isnt she lovely, Pete?

- She certainly is.

You get away from there.

Now, go on, go away.

Break it up!

- I was saying good night...

- Good night, ladies.

You heard them. Out.

Good night, ladies.

- Thank you very much, Officer.

- Yes. Were so glad you came by.

- Ill bet you are.

- There arent any shades on the window...

And theres a light

shining through the window.

- Could you do something about that?

- Sure, llI put a shade on it.

- You kids new in the neighbourhood?

- We just moved in this afternoon.

If youre smart, youll move out tomorrow.

I dont go for this kind of stuff on my beat.

- What did he mean by that?

- Evidently, this studio has a bad reputation.

Violet must have been reading palms

without a licence.

- I dont think I can take 30 days of this.

- Everythings gonna be all right.

- Its all my fault. If I hadnt of insisted on...

- It isnt your fault.

...staying here, we couldve gone to a hotel...

- Good morning, Wreck. Im home.

- Hi, baby. You have a hard night?

Yeah, it was pretty busy.

Think llI go to bed now.

I made you something to eat.

Its in the kitchen.

- Thanks, honey.

- You have a good days sleep.

- All righty. See you later.

- Okay.

Here, let me give you a hand.

Thanks, Wreck.

By the way, heres the grocery list.

Are you sure you dont mind?

No, of course not.

I got to go to the store anyway.

Heres the money.

I think that ought to be enough.

In case it isnt, take off the cookies

and the soft drinks.

Were on an awfully tight budget.

I know what you mean.

Since Im out of work...

Helen makes me

watch the pennies pretty close.

- What kind of work you out of?

- I play pro football during the season.

- What do you do the rest of the year?

- I usually wrestle, but I got suspended.

- Why?

- Overacting.

Really.

How about you girls?

You got any connections here in town?

Yeah. I have a letter of introduction

to the editor of Manhatter magazine.

- Thats good. How about Eileen?

- Eileen doesnt need a letter.

Im all ready. Do I look all right?

- I cant remember when you didnt.

- You look beautiful.

Any producer

that wouldnt hire you is a girl.

Thanks, Wreck. I dont know

where to go or how to get started.

Most of the actors around here

read Variety to see whats going on.

If were gonna do it, lets do it.

- Yeah.

- Which way to the subway?

Lts right up the... Come on, llI show you.

Its right up at this corner.

Remember, you take the uptown train.

- This corner?

- Thats right.

- Good luck, you guys.

- Bye.

Good morning, darlings.

Did you have a good nights sleep?

Sure. For a place with a bad location

and no neon sign...

- we did a whale of a business.

- Theres no hot water in the shower.

Thats why you look so cool and refreshed.

- I assume youre off to seek employment?

- Yes. I guess we better get started.

Youth. You have this great metropolis...

grovelling at your feet

like a passionate lover.

Thats what I thought when I left Ohio,

but now Im scared.

- Youre not alone, honey.

- Pish-tosh!

There are only two things you need

in this troubled world to succeed.

A:
Confidence. B: Patience.

Take me, for example.

Im sure that Im a genius

So I havent any fears

I never get discouraged and downhearted

I havent sold a painting

And Ive tried for 20 years

Hes just a little slow getting started

Im great, but no one knows it

No one knows it but me

Im great

And yet I just cant get the critics to agree

My works are masterpieces

Like Picassos and Matisses

Youre certainly an artist

When it comes to drawing leases

Im just as great as he is

But they call me the worst

But when I lose a match

Its cause I havent been rehearsed

You mean that youre a genius

In your own peculiar way

Youre great, but no one knows it

But they will someday

You see, thats our secret.

Youve got to have confidence in yourself.

Miss Sherwood, you could be

a female Shakespeare.

- Me?

- Sure you could.

Eileen, you could show

these other actresses...

theyre not even on the second team.

You can throw a hammerlock

around this whole doggone town.

- I could?

- You could. If you only believe in yourself.

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