She Done Him Wrong Page #4

Jacobson wasn't at the mission,

so I had to go to the hock shop.

What about it?

He'll be right over.

- Was that Cummings guy there?

- I didn't see him.

- Say, Lou, you falling for that bloke?

- It ain't nothing serious...

there was something

just wonderful about him.

That's the way it always starts.

He wouldn't look at me.

Only out of curiosity. He's different.

You've got it bad.

Say, Lou, you sent for a guy

named lke Jacobson?

Yeah, send him in.

I want to see this guy alone, Francs.

All right, then.

- Hello, Lou.

- Hello, Jacobson.

What can I do for you?

- Sit down.

- Thanks.

I hear the rescue mission

rents your building.

Rents, that's right.

But they ain't got no money.

- So, how can I keep them there?

- You ain't gonna put them out?

Put them out, me? No.

- I'll just tell them they'll have to move.

- But Mr. Cummings is in charge.

Yes. Nice, smartish-looking fellow.

Why did you send for me, Lou?

You want me to buy

some of your famous diamonds or...

No. What do you want for that building?

You mean, how much if I'm selling,

or how much if I'm paying taxes?

I mean how much for cash?

Now stop multiplying.

I don't want to buy the Bowery.

I was going to ask $25,000 for that building.

My own brother couldn't buy it for $20,000.

- But for you, I'll make it $15,000.

- Well, I'll give you $12,000.

Oy, gevalt!

$12,000. Never.

All right.

All right.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Wait. Is that all cash?

No mortgage goes with it?

Here's your $12,000.

How do I know it is?

Because I say so. You never heard of me

cheating anyone, did you?

No. Not about money.

Now, listen, that sounds like a slam.

But coming from you, I'll let it pass.

Handle them with care.

They're only my heart.

And what a heart you've got, Miss Lou.

I'll tell you what I want you to do.

Come and make up the papers.

And make it appear like the mission

bought the building themselves.

I don't want to be mixed up in it.

We want Lou!

Lou.

Hurry up, the place is jammed

with all the society folks.

I hope they tuned that piano.

Our Lady Lou is here

Ever since Miss Susan Johnson

She lost her jockey, Lee

There's been much excitement

and more to be

You can hear her moaning from early morn

I wonder where my Easy Rider's gone

I wonder where my Easy Rider's gone

If he was here he'd win the race

If not first he'd get a place

I never saw that jockey

trailing anyone before

I'm losing all my money

that's why I'm blue

If that boy was here

he'd sure know what to do

I'd put all my junk in pawn

To bet on any horse that jockey's on

I wonder where my Easy Rider's gone

I wonder where my Easy Rider's gone

He went and put my brand new bunch

in pawn

I see him coming round that turn

What a trail that man can burn

He's gotta win

because my dough is on the nose

Just watch my jockey easy ride in style

He'll hit that home stretch winner by a mile

I want him to win this spree

And keep on going till he comes to me

I wonder where my Easy Rider's gone

I wonder where my Easy Rider's gone

You were great, Lou.

I'd like to have a word with you

when it's convenient.

I've been saving a little time for you.

Come up in a few minutes.

What are you doing here, Flynn?

- Just getting used to the place.

- Yeah?

- You're thinking about moving in?

- Yeah, I thought I might.

When?

When Gus moves out.

- Flynn, you're an optimist.

- No.

You may as well know it.

Gus is in the hole. And you'd be, too,

if it wasn't for me.

So, you're gonna protect me? From what?

There's a new dick in town called the Hawk.

He's been tipped off to Gus,

and he's got the goods on him.

Gus ain't done anything.

What's he got on him?

Don't be so innocent, Lou.

You're talking to a man who knows you...

and is willing to protect you

if you play along with him.

I don't know what you're talking about.

You don't know anything

about that Sally girl?

What Sally?

The one you roped in

and turned over to Gus.

Why, he only got the poor kid a job.

Depends on what kind of a job.

That's where Gus put his foot in it.

Where do you think he gets the money

to buy you them rocks?

From this place here? Don't be a fool.

If Gus goes up the river,

you'll go along with him.

I'm tipping you off privately.

What are you trying to do, scare me, Dan?

When I need protection, I'll write you a letter.

That ain't no way to talk to me, Lou.

You said you liked me once.

When I said I was crazy about you,

I didn't say how crazy.

I never gave up and I never will.

You can't expect to go around

getting men all on fire...

and think they're gonna forget all about it.

Now, Gus has had you long enough.

He's going away.

I'll see about that.

And you're coming to me or nobody else.

You love me that much

that you'd frame Gus to get me?

To get you

I'd even frame my own mother.

And I believe you.

I'm beginning to understand you, Flynn.

Tell me.

Who is this here guy they call the Hawk?

He's the slickest bird in the business.

Even the men from headquarters

wouldn't know him if they fell over him.

You know, I never did appreciate you before.

But I do, now.

- You mean that, Lou?

- Why, of course I do.

I'll see about that little matter another time.

All right.

- Lou, it looks like Chick's done it.

- Done what?

I ain't sure, but word's around he broke jail.

- Made a getaway?

- I'm just telling you. I'll be standing by.

Thanks, Spider. Keep your eyes open

and don't tell anyone.

I won't, Lou.

Come in.

I came to inquire about Sally Glynn.

I'm told she came here

after she left the mission that day.

- Where is she?

- How should I know?

You know where she is. I want you to tell me.

So you've come to me

to find another woman.

I don't know and I wouldn't tell you if I did.

You see, her father's over at the mission

looking for her.

- That's the only reason you want to know?

- Yeah.

Gus and his friends got her a job.

You don't know where?

No. I got other things to think about.

Would you give me your word

that you know nothing more?

- Would you believe me if I did?

- Yes, of course.

- That's all I know.

- I'm glad to hear that.

Say it like you mean it.

I do. I'm anxious not to see you

mixed up in it.

But I guess I'm taking your time.

What do you suppose my time's for?

Sit down.

That's it, loosen up.

Unbend. You'll feel better.

- Cigarette?

- No, thanks. I don't smoke.

Yes, I guess smoking is gonna make a man

look effeminate before long.

So, all this is your famous collection?

No. This is just my summer jewellery.

You ought to see my winter stuff.

I see.

It was a tossup whether I'd go in

for diamonds or sing in the choir.

The choir lost.

They're wonderful.

But they always seem so cold to me.

They have no warmth, no soul.

I'm sorry you think more of your diamonds

than you do of your soul.

I'm sorry you think more of my soul

than you do of my diamonds.

Maybe I ain't got no soul.

Yes, you have,

but you keep it hidden under a mask.

You'll wake up and find it some time.

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