She Done Him Wrong Page #3

Leastwise, I think it is.

What I've got to say

is about Chick Clark.

Chick Clark?

I'm wondering if you ain't sort of forgetting

about him.

I've gotta admit it's been a long time

since I've seen Chick...

but I ain't never completely forgot about him.

He's been in a year now, Lou.

Yeah, I know.

You know how he took his rap, quiet like.

Same as we all would.

It was tough he got caught,

but it wasn't my fault.

I ain't the sentimental kind, Spider.

Sure, but remember,

you said you'd be, well...

waiting around for him whenever he gets out.

Gets out? That's gonna be a long time.

What I want to say is...

supposing he found out

you ain't exactly been waiting.

I gotta do something while I'm waiting,

don't I?

Chick wouldn't figure it that way.

Suppose he found out about Jordan?

- What are you trying to tell me?

- Go up and see him, Lou.

What for? And antagonise Gus?

If I start going up there,

Gus'll think I'm still caring for Chick.

Not that I don't like him a lot.

I ain't got no complaint.

- Chick was a good man. In his way.

- He's in love with you, Lou.

And being in the clink a year without the girl

what makes you feel that way...

ain't no picnic.

I wish he'd forget me,

but the guy is a memory expert.

Go up to pacify him, Lou.

Make him think everything is all right.

Chick is pretty bad when he wants to be.

You don't want him feeding you bullets.

I don't exactly want to be dodging around

in tin corsets.

How's about it us going up

to see him tomorrow?

Why tomorrow?

Me laundry will be back then.

- Make it Sunday. It'll be nice and quiet.

- That's fine, Lou.

It'll be a swell trip.

We can take the boat up the Hudson.

I'll take the train. Water and me don't agree.

All right.

- Wait a minute.

- Please don't tell them I'm here, Captain.

- Captain, will you help me?

- What's the matter, Pete?

There was a window broken

down at Flaherty's drug store.

I didn't mean to do it.

Where is he?

Which way did he go?

That's Doheney.

- Don't let him get me, Captain.

- Get up there and stay quiet.

- Where is he?

- Who?

Don't try to fool me. I know you're

always trying to help these dirty crooks.

Now where did he go?

Where did you put him?

- Who do you mean?

- Pete the Duke, you know who I mean.

You must be mistaken.

Pete's been helping me all afternoon.

- Who says so?

- I do.

Two against one, Doheney,

so flap your heels.

What's the matter here?

You're in again?

Listen, Jordan, I'm after Pete the Duke,

I saw him come in the door...

Just a minute, Doheney. I thought I told you

you weren't welcome here.

What's the use of stalling me?

I saw him come in the door...

Thanks.

Ain't having much luck, are you?

I'd have a great deal more

if Doheney and the others would cooperate.

Ain't none of them worth saving.

If you hang around them long enough,

you'll get that way yourself.

Thanks for the kind interest.

I always did like a man in a uniform.

That one fits you grand.

Why don't you come up sometime

and see me?

- I'm home every evening.

- Yeah, but I'm busy every evening.

Busy? Say, what are you trying to do,

insult me?

Why, no, not at all. I'm just busy, that's all.

You see, we're holding meetings

in Jacobson's hall every evening.

When you have a moment to spare, drop in.

You're more than welcome.

I heard you. But you ain't kidding me any.

You know, I met your kind before.

Why don't you come up sometime?

Well, I...

- Don't be afraid. I won't tell.

- But...

Come up. I'll tell your fortune.

You can be had.

Remember, Lou.

Chick's probably pretty sore.

I'll make him think he's on a vacation.

- Yeah, he'll listen to you.

- Who won't?

Once I get them, they're branded.

Hello, Shorty, what are you doing here?

Five years.

What for?

I forgot what me mother told me.

Should have tied a string around your finger.

Hello, Lou.

Bobo, I didn't expect to see you here.

If you hadn't turned me down

I'd have never landed in here.

Say, Lou, how about giving me

another chance when I get out?

When do you get out?

15 years.

That's a date.

Hello, Lou.

Cherry sisters.

Lou, you gotta help me

get out of this.

- Who, me?

- You've gotta. I've been framed.

You got a lot of pull. You can get me out,

It's a frame, I tell you.

You're the right picture for it.

One of the fastest guys in the business,

but he's taking his time now.

Hello, Lou.

What is this? Old Home Week?

Chick.

Why didn't you come to see me sooner?

- 'Cause you were glad to get rid of me?

- Chick.

You know what I mean and you know me.

What am I in here for?

You know why I copped them stones?

Sure, and you know who's got them now.

You'd sell your heart and lungs

for a handful of diamonds.

And I'm doing a stretch with rats and bugs

so you can have them.

It's all right.

As long as you're on the level.

But if you ain't, I can find out.

Don't forget that. I can find out.

And I can get out.

If you've been double-crossing me,

you'll pay for it.

Every day, every minute

of this stretch, you're gonna pay for.

Don't talk like that, Chick. I've been working.

Working? Working who?

Singing at Gus Jordan's.

- Gus Jordan's?

- It ain't what you think.

You haven't been seeing

anything of Dan Flynn, have you?

No, why do you ask about him?

Nothing. Just got a score...

to settle up with him when I get out.

What I want to know is are you

playing me on the square or ain't you...

- because if you ain't...

- There'll be a death in my family?

No.

Is that it?

Then I'll be back in here again.

But you won't be coming around to see me.

What's the use of making

a lot of trouble for yourself, Chick?

If I can wait a year, you can wait a year.

You mean that you'll wait for me?

Why, that ain't nothing

when you got willpower like me.

- Time's up.

- Have a heart.

They ain't seen each other in a year.

Give them time.

What for? Ready?

Goodbye, Chick.

It's been good to see you again.

I can't let you go, Lou.

I hate to leave you.

Don't worry. I'll be true to you.

I trust you. I trust you because I love you.

You're mine.

I'm telling you again,

if you ever double-cross me...

if you ever let another man

come between us...

I'll kill you.

Goodbye, Chick.

I'll remember to be good for you.

I can't wait.

I wonder what Chick's got

against Dan Flynn?

I ain't never told you, Lou...

but Flynn is the main guy

what helped send Chick up here.

I ain't never had no use

for that mug ever since.

- So Flynn did that?

- Yeah.

Darling, I am growing old

Silver threads

among the gold

Shine upon my brow today

Life is fading fast away

Not in your beer, dearie. Not in your beer.

But, my darling

you will always be

Always young and fair

to me

Yes, my darling

you will be

Always young and fair

to me

Darling, I am growing old

growing old

Silver threads

among the gold

Shine upon my brow today

Life is fading

fast away

Bravo.

- You took long enough.

- I couldn't help it.

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