The Bribe Page #3

But you didn't believe it

even then, did you?

Entre.

Oh, hello.

Hello.

This job's just great for you, isn't it?

Perfect.

Pays off in money.

If it were one

degree cooler,

You couldn't

stand it, huh?

It's never cooler,

only hotter.

I didn't see

Hintten outside.

No?

Thought Sunday

was his day off.

Yes.

This isn't Sunday.

No.

He be around later?

I don't know.

Guess I won't

be able to buy him

That drink

I had in mind.

A drink?

That'd be fine.

That'll be great.

Wherever he is,

that's just what he needs,

Another drink.

Why don't

you stop acting

Like you're alone

in the jungle.

I'm not?

O.K., you are, but

you'd be surprised

How nice the birds

and beasts can be

If you'll give them

a chance.

Tell me, Rigby,

Do you fly, walk on all fours, or crawl?

I've got a car. It's a nice

breeze when you're driving.

Driving

60 miles an hour,

You can make

your own breeze.

That's too fast

for me.

You don't want to go

home to that Turkish bath

And wait

for Hintten.

Thank you.

Who was right?

You were.

I'm having fun.

Good.

There's

a lot to be said

For simply

being comfortable.

Women just like

to be waited on.

I'll bet Hintten

spoils you rotten.

Do you spoil your girl,

Rigby?

Girls.

Of course, girls.

You'd be awfully careful

about getting wound up

With just one.

That's me,

careful.

I'm spoiled,

and you're careful.

We sound like a couple

of Dick Tracy characters.

You're not spoiled.

You're tired,

worried,

Gone down fine.

Too fine.

And your girls...

all plump and rosy?

That was just

a lot of big talk.

Not girls-Girl.

Cute little

kid, too.

I was going to marry her

after the war, I thought.

And?

She thought differently, apparently.

Anyway,

she didn't wait.

You might say she didn't

wait several times.

I'm sorry.

Why?

Because

you're a nice guy.

You really are.

Ah, maybe I was lucky.

Maybe she was, too.

But that's why,

In case you

were wondering,

That's why I have no

scruples about going out

And doing likewise

to other guys.

Rigby...

uh-Huh.

Why haven't you

tried to kiss me?

No. Please.

Just once.

Speak for yourself.

Maybe even that

was too much.

I think Id better

go home.

No, Rigby.

Why not?

Nobody's ever thought of a better way

Of saying

good night.

It would just be

an anticlimax.

You've already

been kissed good-Bye.

When I kiss

somebody good-Bye,

I like to know

in advance.

I do better.

It wouldn't have

made any difference.

It wouldn't make me

see you again.

Which way was it with her?

Was it the way

you wanted it to be

With her on the level

Not knowing about him,

Or was she just

trying to play it smart?

If that was it,

she was making it.

She got to you good.

You knew you should

keep away from her,

So you tried.

You stayed out every day

until you were so tired

You could roll into bed

and sleep. Maybe.

Be careful of

that equipment.

That's very

expensive stuff.

Hello, Carwood.

Hello, Rigby.

I'm here.

You sold me.

I'm only here

for a few days

On my way back

to the states.

I picked myself up

a great little outfit.

Why don't we go out

in the morning?

I won't take no

for an answer.

I'm afraid

you'll have to.

How about dinner?

I'm just going to have

one quick one and turn in.

O.K. I'll

see you later.

Fine.

Senor Carwood?

Room 205.

Thank you very much.

And that was the night

Bealer picked to get chummy.

Senor?

Nothing alcoholic.

Oh, a beer maybe.

Si, senor.

Hard liquor

goes to my feet.

Makes my feet swell

up like tamales.

That so?

Just a minute,

Mr. Rigby.

We know who you are, Mr. Rigby.

My connections know.

Who am I?

I've often wondered.

You could be a guy

who collects $10,000

Just to leave

this stinking town.

Sorry.

Don't recognize myself.

You know

who I could be?

I could be the guy

Who hands you

them $10,000.

$10,000-

Me to you,

just like that.

That's quite a dream.

Yeah, quite a dream

on one smell of beer.

That was when you knew

they meant business

And that pie shape

was one of them.

He fitted in.

And Carwood-

Did he fit in?

You wondered.

He shows up,

and Bealer makes his pitch,

Just like that-

One, two.

It could tie together.

Say, Carwood?

One drink,

and I feel better.

How about tomorrow?

Great. We'll go out

in the morning.

Those fish

won't have a prayer.

That's the idea,

isn't it-

No quarter

to the enemy?

Yeah.

You got a boat?

Yeah, a good one.

I'll meet you in the lobby at daybreak.

I'll break it myself.

Emilio was happy

when I told him

That at last

we were going to fish.

He wanted a chance

to show his stuff.

Do you think there are any

fish left in this ocean?

Do not be impatient,

senor.

We'll find

something soon.

I hope so.

Cigarette, Carwood?

No, thanks. I think

Ill relax for a while.

Senores, look over there!

Look! Look!

Hey, look!

It's a big one!

Better fasten your harness, Carwood.

Oh, yeah.

It's after your bait,

senor Rigby.

Yeah.

Oh!

This is great!

Let him run!

Senor Carwood,

reel in your line.

Look at him go!

Shall I set

the hook?

No, no!

Not yet!

Now!

Oh!

Look at it

churn water!

You got it!

Look at it jump!

Ha ha ha!

Ha ha ha!

Oh!

Oh, it's wonderful!

Oh! There it goes!

That's a fine one,

senor!

Look at him dance!

Ha ha ha!

Excuse me, senor.

Loosen the drag

a little.

Look at it go!

Ha ha ha!

Oh, it's

a wonderful catch!

Isn't that fun?

Look at it jump!

Bring him in, senor!

Bring him in!

Senor Carwood,

will you take the wheel please?

I'm not much

of a boatman,

But Ill do my best.

Be careful, senor.

He will pull you

overboard.

Senor Rigby!

What are you going

to do? He's harnessed.

I'll cut him loose.

No!

Thanks, Emilio!

Hey, Carwood!

Bring that boat

over here!

Put it in reverse.

Come on back.

Hurry it up,

will you?

It's out of control.

Why doesn't

he try to help us?

Hey, Emilio, look.

Sharks are coming!

Swim for your life!

Aah!

Carwood!

Boys, it looks like somebody's

in trouble over there.

Bring the boat

around quickly.

Grab the hook, senor.

We'll pull you in.

Hang on.

We stayed out for hours

searching for Emilio.

We finally

had to give up-

Come in without him.

I want

to tell you again

I'll never be able

to forgive myself.

I was scared, Rigby.

I lost my head.

I didn't know what to do.

Yeah,

you didn't know.

Now we haven't even

got a piece of the kid

To take home

to his folks.

Senor Rigby?

Who shall tell

Emilios father?

That will take

some telling.

I will do it, senor.

I'm his friend.

Thanks, Diego.

I'll be over to see him when

I get some dry clothes on.

Si, senor.

Si?

My name is Rigby.

Oh. My son's friend.

He was mine.

You are welcome

in this house.

No. I just wanted

a word with you.

I don't know just

what to say to you.

There isn't much

one can say

To a man who's

just lost his son.

I am grateful

that you try.

Sit down. Please.

Thank you.

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