The Dark Mirror Page #6

- No? What about that double alibi?

She could've been tricked.

Terry could've trick her.

Much applied, anyway.

Sorry I couldn't have

been more help to you.

- You gonna see Ruth again soon?

- I expect to.

Tell her no matter how hard it is.

Because the other one will pop

off again before it's over.

It's quite possible.

And watch out for yourself.

I don't think I figure

seriously in that calculation.

She didn't mind these tests,

it was just another challenge

a chance to show the

world her contempt.

That was the first

tip I got from her.

You said that there was no pattern

to a psychotic's calculations.

Don't be too modest.

- All right, I'll tell her.

- When?

Tonight if I can.

It might help if Terry came out and

spit on the sideway or something

then we could pick her up.

If I was that doctor

I would feel nervous.

Why?

Because from what he said

he looks like a new Peralta.

The target for tonight?

That's the way it is.

The minute the doctor falls in love

with his patient, from then on

he is as effective as a papoose.

Hello, Ruth?

Hello Scott!

How are you, dear?

You are alone?

Yes. Why?

I don't want Terry to know.

- Could I see you alone tonight?

- Of course. When?

Whatever you say.

Could I make it rather late?

Around 11?

She will be asleep by then.

It's all right for me.

Suppose I come to

your apartment at 11?

I'll leave the door open.

It's upstairs.

I understand.

Do you mind?

No. Of course not.

I couldn't be more pleased.

There's no one I would rather

see walk in that door.

I saw your light

and I thought if you weren't

busy for a little while.

I was wondering what to do next.

Not that's anything important...

Feeling depressed?

Something like that.

Have you had your dinner?

Instead of dinner with

me tomorrow night

How about having dinner with

me tonight and tomorrow night

and as many other nights

as you can spare.

Tonight, dear, we should

have it with music!

Are you sure you don't

want to tell me?

What causes hallucinations?

Hallucinations?

Things you imagine you see

or hear. What causes them?

Bad nerves.

Just nerves?

Or a sick mind.

- May I explain something?

- No, please don't.

I think I'd like to go home now.

Would you get my bag and gloves?

Of course. I'll be right back.

Police headquarters.

Lieutenant Stevenson, please.

Lieutenant?

This is Scott Elliott.

What do you think of me

being a human booby trap.

So you got the picture at last?

It's possible.

Would you still be there 10:30?

I wanna talk about

something that has come up

something that maybe more

on your line than mine.

I'll be right here from 10:39 on.

- Here we go again?

- Looks.

He is no fool for a university.

- Are you ready?

- Thanks.

Come on, you can do

better than that.

I was worried. Where did you go?

Walk.

- With Scott?

- No.

Haven't you seen him?

He called around 7.

- Who?

- Scott.

I tell you I haven't seen him.

You just come in?

No, I'm just going out...

To dance.

I don't know whether to leave

you home alone or not.

Do not be silly, I'm all right.

Have you been taking your capsule?

- No.

- Why?

They're no good.

Maybe you don't take enough.

But be careful, don't

take too many.

Look, darling,

try not to worry so much.

No matter what happens they can't

do a thing without my consent,

and I will never in the

world do that, believe me.

I know.

So don't be too scared.

You and I are gonna be

together as long as we live.

Remember that, darling, always.

Good night.

I won't stay out too late.

I'm so glad you came.

I wondered about how you lived.

I apologize. But I have no

wife to keep it messed up.

- Could I get you something to drink?

- No, thanks.

I hope I didn't alarm you

with all that mystery?

I was just puzzled that

you needed an excuse.

I would have come anyway.

But it wasn't an excuse.

I was seriously, it was something I

thought we should discus privately.

- Does it have to be tonight?

- I'm afraid so, my dear.

It's about Terry.

You don't like Terry?

- Of course I like her.

- But...?

But, I love you.

Why?

- Why do I love you?

- Why me and not her?

I'm very curious.

Why choose me instead of her?

We're so much alike.

What did you see in me that

you didn't see in her?

How can I answer that?

All I know, is that you're

the one I fell in love.

Am I better looking than she?

- To me you are, of course!

- Don't laugh.

I'm serious, I want to know

what you think different is.

For instance, Kiss me.

Do you really believe you could

tell that one from one of Terry's?

Or my lips from hers?

I think so.

- Have you ever kissed her?

- No.

Then how can you possible know?

I'm not sure, but I think

I would know in my heart.

- Would you really?

- I think so.

I don't believe it for a second.

I want to asked you anyway

because it's Terry

they usually go for.

She is the one that

really sense them.

That's not true.

But of course it's true.

Terry is the smart one.

I've told you that before.

No, they don't go for it,

that's the trouble with her.

- That's why I wanted to talk to you.

- I don't know what you mean.

It's not an easy thing to

tell you, but I feel I should

Terry is not well...

she's sick... inside.

She needs help from you

and me if possible.

"Sick"? How?

She is twisted inside.

How it got started I don't know.

Some incident when you

were babies, I imagine.

There is a strong

rivalry between sisters

and ever since that incident,

it's growing more and more bitter

in her until now it's - abnormal.

She needs care right away.

Terry and I has never been rivals.

Not the slightest!

All women are rivals

but it never bothers them because

they automatically discount

the success of others

and alibi their own failures in

the ground of circumstances.

Luck they say.

Between sisters it's a

little bit more serious.

The circumstances are

in general the same

so they have fewer excuses which

to comfort them self with.

That's way sisters can hate

each other so intense.

As for twins, especially

identical twins

you must have some idea yourself

what agony of jealousy is possible.

Go on.

People, men particularly, find

it easy enough to like you

you're a natural and normal.

Thank God you have manage to

escape that poison of jealousy.

But not she...

On the surface there is

little to choose between you.

That is of course a lie!

I'm sorry but it isn't.

It's the whole history of

her case by your word

as well as hers.

The boy Dayton

The lawyer in Chicago,

the family that wanted to

adopt you but not her.

It's the same story over again.

Whoever they met first, you

were the one they preferred.

I've never listen to

such utter nonsense!

I called you because I want

you to talk to her about it.

I want you to persuade

her to go to a doctor.

I want you to get her

to do this at once.

And if I refuse to

insult her with this?

You mustn't. It's important that

she gets this care immediate.

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