The Man with the Golden Arm Page #2

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And my legs when they hurt, she don't

massage like you when they hurt.

What do they say by the clinic, Zosh?

I stopped going by that goofy clinic.

The clinic must know what's right, Zosh.

You gotta' start the clinic again.

You gotta' get well.

Vi dreamed that this new doctor

round the corner he cured me.

I'd have gone to him already

but he ain't free like the clinic.

Now your back making money

again by Schwiefka, I'll go.

I've finished with Schwiefka,

I don't deal for him no more.

But you always deal. You're a dealer;

you're the best dealer in the business.

No more. I'm a drummer now.

Don't make jokes Frankie. I never

know when you're making jokes.

Who's joking, Zosh. Listen...

Nice, huh?

This Doctor Lennox,

I told him my whole life story.

From when I was born almost.

About you and me. But he told me

that if I lived when I got out like I lived

before I went in there, the chances are

I'd be hooked in no time. So

that's why I want to get with a band.

Listen...

How's that?

Cute. What did you tell

him about me, this doctor?

I told him about getting some money,

getting you well. And he said

getting with a band

was a good way to go at it.

He even gave me the name of a

guy in town, right here, to get a job.

That's nice. I mean if this man with

a job ever heard of this great doctor.

Most times these things

just don't come through.

I got this.

What is it?

It's a letter from the doc.

I think I'll go call him now.

Now. Let's talk about it tomorrow.

I'll be right up, Zosh.

You ain't even tasted the cake.

I'll only be a minute. I'll be right up.

No! Now! Frankie.

First taste a piece of nice...

(door slams shut)

cake.

Hey, are you coming baby?

(Molly )

Yeah, yeah I'm coming Johnny.

Hey Molly.

(Molly ) Yeah I'm coming, Johnny.

I want to talk to Mr Harry Lane please?

How about it, huh?

Machine, Frankie Machine.

Yeah, I got a letter of introduction

for him from Doctor Lennox.

Yeah.

Hello Frankie.

Doctor Martin Lennox.

How have you been, Molly?

Alright.

(Jack) C'mon baby, let's go.

Yeah, I'm coming Johnny.

I guy I met while you was away.

Mr Lane, I got a letter for you, yeah.

C'mon on, what do you say, kid?

This afternoon, huh? Well gee,

I sure do appreciate it Mr Lane,

thank you so much.

Ok, goodbye.

Frankie, a new thing by

Bracks department store.

No sales girls you just help yourself.

It's what they call our honour system.

What's the matter, Frankie?

Feel that material. And I figured

as long as I'm there. Nice, huh?

Are you alright? Frankie?

I got the drumming job.

Already. Wow!

When I move I move

like a streak, punk.

Think it looks alright, Zosh?

How come you ask me all of a sudden?

I just want to know

if it looks alright, Zosh.

And my name ain't Zosh it's Sophia.

What's the matter?

Nothing's the matter. Except how would

you feel if your spine was hurting?

Why didn't you say so?

On account it's your first day back,

I just didn't want you should worry.

Don't be like that Zosh. Is it bad?

Maybe the new doctor

will do me some good, huh?

We'll go see him when I get back.

Take me now, Frankie.

Zosh, I got this appointment,

you know how much it means to me.

We'll go as soon as I get back.

Please, Frankie.

I'll hurry, I'll hurry.

Frankie, give me a little

more massage then, first, huh?

Zosh, I'm doing this for you to get some

money so you can get a good doctor.

Oh, please, Frankie.

Look I'll get you a dog too, how's

that, huh? Get her a dog, will you.

I'll give the matter

my personal attention.

Just have confidence

in the management.

Wish me luck Zosh.

Frankie.

Oh, Frankie.

Wait, wait Frankie.

Can't be two places at once.

What could I do?

- Yes, she just don't realise.

- Shut-up punk, she just don't realise.

How would you like

to be nailed to a chair?

(Loud noise of tapping on window).

Frankie, Frankie how are ya? Antek!

Well it didn't do you no harm did it,

Frankie? Oh you look good.

That's right Schwiefka,

it was a real country club.

Mmm. They give you this

when they let you out?

Give him nothin'; I bought it by Bracks.

You know I come as soon as hear

you're out. I figured he's worried about

getting his job again. Tell him don't

worry, Schwiefka don't forget so quick.

Job's waitin'.

You need a dealer you say?

Need. No. I've been

dealing myself and man

I've built up a game

like nobody's business.

I got a great following.

They're playing bigger than ever.

I hear you wasn't doin' so good.

From who? When I say great,

I don't mean a lot. A few but loaded.

So what do you want me for?

Like I'm tellin' ya,

I take care of my friends.

Can I polish your halo, Schwiefka?

Only a quarter.

Knock it off punk.

Look I've been doin' alright.

But I don't say that the customers

like me better than like you.

The dealer makes the house,

I know that.

Wha d'ya say?

No.

You're dealing for some other joint.

I ain't dealing for nobody.

I ain't dealing for nobody no more.

Is that the way you repay me? Didn't I

send money to Zosh? Here I've gone

and told all my friends,

that you'll be working for me again.

What am I supposed to do?

As far as I'm concerned you

can go back to matching pennies

with school kids.

Hey Antek. Antek!

Who is he?

Drunky. His name's Johnny somethin'.

He's houseman for

Gubercek's poolroom.

Is that a thing with them?

They see each other.

You wanna' meet him?

No. So long Antek.

See ya Frankie.

Hey you.

Get in dealer.

Who me? What for?

You too punk.

I didn't do nothin'.

Hey wait a minute Kvorka, listen,

I'm on my way to get a job,

it's important to me.

You can pick me up some other time,

I just need an hour.

Be a good guy, will ya?

Shut up, get in.

What are ya talking Kvorka?

Are you looking to get sued for libel

or somethin'? I could sue you right now.

You're looking good dealer, real good.

When did they let you out?

Monday, they let me out.

What's the charge, Kvorka?

Shoplifting by Bracks. This suit.

Who told you a thing like that?

A little bird.

A little bird with a cigar.

Schwiefka!

That all you could stay out of trouble,

two days? Dealer, dealer.

Listen Bednar I've got a chance for

a job playing with a band. Honest.

If you don't believe me call the

guy on the phone, he'll tell you.

Well just give me a half-hour, please.

Sure you can wear my badge, too.

Book 'em and hold these two.

Look all I need is a half-hour.

Give me a break, will ya?

I don't make the rules, dealer.

(Man singing in background)

Now listen I tell ya you can't

hold me I'm unincapable.

I ain't smart enough to be runnin'

around loose, but I'm too goofy

to be locked up.

The neck, will ya let go of the neck?

I gotta' complaint to make.

Let go of the neck.

Hey you, I'm talkin' to you.

Oh, the old silent treatment, huh.

Alright, let's have your number fella'.

I'll show you, you can't give

me the business.

Your goose is cooked, copper.

Frankie, you gotta' cigarette?

Do a cigarette trick.

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