Other Men's Women Page #3

Do you know?

No.

I don't know what we could say

except that...

...we didn't mean to fall in love

with each other.

I thought...

I thought all the time I loved him.

And I do.

But it's not the same.

we've got to tell him the truth, Lily.

Oh, no.

we've got to play fair.

It'd almost kill him if he knew. I couldn't...

But he's got to know some time.

Oh, I know, but...

Now, get this straight.

when a guy's a pal of mine,

I don't play around with his wife.

I'm sorry, Lily.

I don't know what made me say that.

That's all right.

I deserved it.

No, you don't.

You haven't done anything wrong.

I kissed you.

Oh, but look.

The first time it happened,

we didn't mean to start anything.

Only a minute ago,

all three of us were playing together.

Happy as a bunch of kids.

Now only one of us is happy.

And that's because he doesn't know

about the other two.

we're not happy.

There's no way we can be.

So let's at least keep him happy.

That's kindergarten bluff, Lily.

You've got to tell a good guy the truth

no matter how much it burns him up.

But do you think the three of us

could go on living under the same roof?

why not?

Because I love you, Lily.

And I want you.

If you're here near me, I'll take you.

Do you understand? I'll take you.

Oh, Bill.

You love me. You said so.

we belong to each other,

and that's the way it's gonna be.

I'll wait for you.

But Jack's got to know about it,

and he's got to know right now.

JACK:

I got two Sunday papers.

Might as well have enough to go around.

Here's your gum.

BILL:

Okay, Jack.

Here's your ice cream, hon.

Strawberry and chocolate.

Fine, put it on ice, will you?

Yeah.

Gee, it's hot. I heard they had

a big rainstorm over east of us last night.

Did they?

Yeah, we'll probably run into it tomorrow

on our way out.

Hear that, fella?

what's he doing?

why, I don't know.

I'll go and see.

Oh, dear, carry in the roast for me,

will you?

Sure.

what's the matter, hon?

You're as white as a ghost.

Oh, I'm all right, really.

Here, now, hold the platter

while I dish up this meat and potatoes.

Let's get them on the table right away.

what's the rush?

why, everything's ready, dear.

There, now, carry that in now

like a dear and start carving.

It won't take me but a minute

to get the rest in.

Hey, make that lunkhead

do some of that.

what's he think he is around here,

anyway?

Boy, front.

Stir them doggies,

or you're gonna get cold hash.

Hey, Bill.

Bill.

Hey, Bill.

Bill.

For the love of Mike...

He's gone.

Gee, that's funny.

I wonder what got into him.

I'm sure I don't know.

what are you crying for?

I'm not crying.

Sure you are.

Come on, now. Tell me.

Tell you what, dear?

I don't know what you mean.

Is the meat too rare?

No.

why did he go, Lily?

why, I don't know.

Did you send him away?

No.

Did you quarrel about something?

No.

You have no idea what it's all about?

No, I haven't.

Oh, I forgot your coffee, dear.

I'm so sorry.

Please eat your dinner, dear.

Lily...

...you wouldn't lie to me, would you?

why, of course not.

About what?

There's nothing to lie about.

I give you my word there isn't.

You do believe me, don't you?

You must.

why must I?

Because I'm telling you the truth.

You're not through your dinner, are you?

I think so.

where are you going?

Down to the yards.

Aren't you awfully early?

I've got some business to attend to

before we go out.

LILY:

I see.

Well, good night.

JACK:
Good night.

BILL:

Corned beef hash.

A plate of mystery for one.

Is that all, please?

Hello, Marie.

Hello, stranger.

where you been keeping yourself?

Around.

Not around here, I'd say.

Nor Fishback's either.

They got a new orchestra.

That so?

Yeah.

I've been dancing my head off these days.

Four, five times a week, I'm there.

Is that all you're gonna eat?

Yeah, I ain't hungry.

I know where I can get you

a little slug of gin.

I don't think so.

You don't want a drink?

No, I quit a long time ago.

Oh, some dame made you swear off, huh?

You can leave the poached egg

off that hash.

Ooh! Pardon me.

what you eating?

Hash.

How much time have we got?

Seventeen minutes.

Just coffee, Marie.

You walked out on us today.

How come?

I didn't want any dinner.

Something affect your appetite?

It's too hot to eat.

I thought maybe you and Lily had a row.

Not exactly. Nothing to worry about.

what was it?

Oh, just an argument.

An argument, huh? what about?

Nothing. I told you a minute ago.

People don't argue about nothing

and walk out of the picture sore.

Sore? who's sore? I ain't.

what have I got to be sore about?

That's what I'm trying to find out.

Oh...

well, I'm glad it wasn't anything serious.

Course not.

Coming to the house with me

when we come in from this run?

No. No, I don't think so.

why not?

It's too quiet out there.

It gives me the willies.

I like to have a little fun once in a while.

JACK:
What do you mean, fun?

You and Lily

used to tear the roof off, nearly.

what seems to be eating the boyfriend?

JACK:

He's spoiled. we were too good to him.

You and Lily?

Yeah.

I always say there's nothing

like the influence of a good woman.

Give me a check.

Thirty-five, please.

And pay the cashier on the way out.

I'll see you later.

what's your hurry?

I'm going over to the Y

to do some stuff before I check out.

Didn't he act funny?

That must have been a terrible fight

they had.

He and Lily.

Yeah, yeah, we always fight like that.

Just like kids.

Any sign of Bill?

Not yet.

what do you mean, not yet?

we're due out of here in 30 seconds.

Yeah, I know.

where do you think he is?

He said he had to go over to the Y.

Oh, he did?

well, you just made it, eh?

Yeah, just.

All right, let's go.

So you're not coming back

to the house with me?

No, Jack, I've told you that twice now.

I thought maybe

you might change your mind.

were you comfortable out there?

Sure.

Food suits you all right?

what is this, a game?

You been harping on it for over an hour.

well, I just wanna know what to tell Lily.

She'll be expecting you, won't she?

Oh, lay off, will you?

Am I supposed to be on trial

or something?

You haven't answered my question.

I don't feel like answering questions.

Something on your mind?

No.

There's something on your conscience.

Oh, come on.

why don't you lay the cards on the table

and say what you're thinking?

I've known you for 20 years, Bill...

...and it's taken me all this time

to find out you're yellow.

You heard me, didn't you?

I ain't got tin ears.

You're yellow,

and you're a rotten double-crosser.

I don't believe you mean it.

Yes, you know what you've done.

I ain't done anything. Neither has Lily.

You're a liar.

I'm no fool. The way you both act

has been enough to convince me.

Of what? Put the brakes

on your tongue before you answer.

what is there between you and Lily

I'm not supposed to know?

I kissed her. And that's all.

I suppose you expect me to believe that.

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