Scum of the Earth Page #3

Pull your tummy in,

put your arms out further stretched.

Like you're diving. Come on, come on.

Now smile. Hold it. There, that's good.

Uh, I'll tell you what, Kim,

uh, let's do that again, huh?

Uh, put your hair over your shoulder.

Your left shoulder there.

And then, you know, back the way you were,

arms outstretched.

Who's that walking?

Uh, it's just

me, uh, walking around.

OK, now arms outstretched. That's it.

- OK.

- Hey, look this way.

Thanks a lot!

Now that'll look

good in my scrapbook.

Hey, Kim.

When you're through with your hysterics,

get dressed and get out here.

We've got business to discuss.

That'll be one bet that'll

be a pleasure to lose.

You know something?

There's only one other person in this world

more disgusting than you.

Who? Ajax?

Mmm-mmm. Me.

Kim! Kim, what's the matter?

Oh, that awful boy, that Larry.

He told me I'd have to pose.

Pose without any clothes

or he'd show the pictures to my father.

Oh, that little snake.

Sandra, what'll I do? What'll I do?

Well, first of all, honey, don't get

hysterical. It's not gonna help you.

I'm better now.

Sandra, what can I do?

I can't let them show those pictures.

What do they want them for?

Why would Harmon do that?

I thought he liked me.

You want my advice? Well, here it is.

You're not going to like it, honey,

but hear me out, please?

If you don't go along with these morons,

they're gonna place your bosom

all over this town.

Honey, my suggestion is this.

Pose for them.

But... but I can't.

Why would they do such a thing?

Do you want them to show those pictures

all over town?

Kim, you gotta do it.

They probably won't even use film.

All they want to do is take a good look.

That won't help, Kim.

You have to make up your mind.

Snap out of it, honey.

Haven't you ever

been looked at by a man before?

You mean without... Of course not.

I don't know what to do.

You really think if I...

It's the only way. I

know these kids, honey.

They send snapshots to your father

just to be mean.

All you do is turn your head away

when they snap the picture. That's all.

I guess you're right.

It's my own fault for posing for Harmon

in the first place.

I'll have to go through with it.

But then I'm through with Harmon for good.

Even if I can't go to college this fall.

She's hooked.

Come on! Let's go!

Off with the clothes.

Come on, Ajax.

Quit acting like the ape you are, will ya?

Look, Kim. I'm truly sorry about this.

I gotta...

He's right. We're not here to serve tea.

You know the terms.

No face shots and Ajax leaves the room.

Look, little Miss Bright Eyes,

you're in no position to dictate terms.

You know, uh, you're pretty anxious

to show off your body to Harmon, yeah?

Now it's our turn.

If I wanna sell tickets, I'll do it.

Yeah, and another thing, too.

Ajax stays, see.

You're just lucky there

aren't a dozen of us.

And, uh, have you ever seen Ajax in action?

He's like a mad bull.

Now you give me a hard time

and I'll just correct...

Listen, punk, one more word out of you

and I'll pick you up off the

floor with a mop.

Now, this conversation

was no part of the deal.

Now, Ajax can stay,

but no more of this nonsense.

Ah, who wants her anyway?

You mean I can go?

Uh, no, Kim, I'm afraid not.

Come on, come on.

Let's get started here, uh...

Kim, you, uh, better go in the

dressing room and get ready, huh?

Go ahead, Kim.

Ah, let her undress here.

You better get going.

OK, is everything ready?

Say, how did I ever get mixed up

with you two characters anyway?

You're mixed up all right.

I'll tell you that.

You try to get unmixed

and you're gonna lose your bankroll.

And about ten years to boot.

You know, you can always make those

license plate mug-shots at Leavenworth.

If I do, punk, you'll

be right there with me.

Not me, Daddy-O, now,

you forget I'm a minor.

And the worst that can happen

to a juvenile offender is probation.

Mr. Lang said so.

And I'll tell you the truth. It's, uh...

It's worth it for the dough

that I'm making.

You don't want me

in these shots, huh?

Why, you moron.

You wanna spoil everything?

You know, she can still walk out

until we get these shots.

That stuff we shot the other day

isn't even illegal.

Yeah, he's right.

Just, uh, just wait a couple of days.

Now, today you can sit in a dark corner

and just, uh, just look,

or, uh, ever else you wanna do, Ajax,

because nobody's gonna be looking at you.

OK, OK. I'll wait till she's ripe.

What's keepin' her now? Jeez.

Come on, slowpoke, shake a leg, huh.

Come on.

Come on, Ajax. Cut that out. Come on.

I'm sorry, Kim,

but, uh, you better get out here.

I'm about ready.

Could I keep my sweater on until I...

Yes, yes, you can,

uh, leave your sweater on, Kim.

Over here, Kim.

OK, OK, off with the sweater.

Pease, give me just a moment.

Oh, what is it with this

red carpet treatment?

Who does she thinks she is,

the Queen of Sheba?

I said I'd do it and I'll do it.

You said you'd give me the prints

and all the negatives from those pictures

we took the other day.

Yes and here they are.

- All the prints?

- All the prints.

But I don't see why you'd want these when the

shots we're gonna take today, they're...

I want them.

Look, Kim, I'll give them to you

if I have your solemn word

that when you get them,

you'll go through with today's poses.

I said I'd do it, Harmon.

Now, Kim, you've got to understand,

if you refuse after I

give you these pictures,

I'll have the responsibility

of a smashed studio.

Now, you know Ajax when he gets wound up.

I understand.

You have my word.

Come on, what's she doing?

When's the curtain going up?

I'm ready.

Soon as I adjust this light,

we're good to go.

Oh... Like, wow!

Wait till I get my hands on that.

Are you finished, Harmon?

No, no, I'm still

adjusting the lights.

It'll just be, uh, just a few minutes, Kim.

- What was that?

- Uh, nothing, nothing, nothing.

- You took a picture.

- No, no, honey.

I was just, uh, just testing the lamps.

Over here.

You shot my face!

Get up.

I said get up!

You get away from her.

Come on, let's get up.

That's enough, come on.

Hey, give me that sweater.

Boy trouble, gorgeous?

No, Daddy. Everything's fine.

You don't look like everything is fine.

I'm just tired, I guess.

Have you heard

from that photographer lately?

Well, I...

No. No, I haven't.

I don't know why, honey,

but I think that photographer

is what is the matter with you.

Why do you think that?

Now, honey.

Have I touched the wrong nerve?

Why doesn't everyone just leave me alone?

You see this

girl who just sat there?

Her name's Kim.

That's her. Kim.

Oh, my God. Look at this!

You're Kim, aren't you?

Excuse me. I forgot that you're a lady

who doesn't speak to strangers.

Ain't that right, fellas?

Oh, I don't know if she's a lady but, ha-ha,

I got proof she sure ain't no gentleman.

I'm a photographer and I need some

special pictures.

I was referred to you.

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