The Men Page #6

- That's enough, Ellie.

I can't let you talk

to your father like that.

It's not fair, because

he's not cold or selfish.

He's done more

for army boys in trouble-

Harriet, please.

- Well, you have!

- That's not the point.

I don't care. I can't allow Ellie

to talk to you like that.

Ellie, I haven't said anything

because it's so hard.

But you're all we have.

Baby, is it so wrong for us

to want a grandchild?

I'm going to marry Bud.

I'm sorry. I don't know.

I just don't know.

Well, why don't you know?

You're his doctor.

Who else is there?

We're still learning.

I've told you that before.

Would you like to see

our research in fertility?

I'd save your time.

Some paraplegics are capable

of having children, others aren't.

We don't always know why.

In Ken's case-

In his case?

It isn't very probable, but it is

within the realm of possibility.

I don't think-

I'd rather say,

"I don't know."

It's pretty late in the day

for this sort of thing.

No it isn't.

Because it really doesn't matter.

Thank you, Doctor.

Good-bye.

What are you tryin' to do,

walk outta here?

Yeah.

And I'm going to be

married standing up.

"Do you take this woman

to be your wedded wife,

"to have and to hold

from this day forward,

"for better, for worse,

for richer, for poorer-"

You sure you want

to go through with this?

Come on!

Dearly Beloved, we are gathered

here in the sight of God...

and in the presence

of this company...

to join together this man and

this woman in holy matrimony,

an honorable estate,

and therefore...

not to be entered into

unadvisedly or lightly.

Into this holy estate come now

these two persons present...

to be joined together.

If any man

can show just cause...

why they may not

be joined together,

let him speak now or else,

hereafter, forever hold his peace.

The bride and groom

will join hands.

- Do you like it?

- Yeah, it's nice.

I'm not completely happy with the

drapes, but the material's good.

Uh-huh.

- Do you like the lamps?

- Sure.

Yep.

I got the biggest

ashtrays I could find.

I hate those little things

that are always tipping ov-

I gotta oil these darn

wheels tomorrow.

Yes.

Well, what have we got,

a family album already?

They say no home's complete

without one.

BOY-

Hey-Hey, Why'd you

put these in here for?

Mm, those are all those pictures

I've had for years, I thought-

Im sorry. It was stupid.

I didn't think-

No, that's all right.

- I'll take them out tomorrow.

- It's all right!

I mean, forget it, honey.

It doesn't bother me.

I was just surprised, that's all.

Leo sent us a bottle of champagne.

Shall we open it now?

- Yeah, that's a good idea.

- I'll get it.

- Get the glasses.

- Yes, I know.

It's such a big bottle.

We'll never finish it.

Maybe we should call Leo.

Yeah, he probably had that in mind.

I don't know how they expect

you to open these things.

Darn wires go every which way.

Let me have it.

My Carpet!

Oh. I hope it won't stain.

I heard somewhere that

cold water would.

What's the matter?

Nothing. I'll get some water.

What are you lookin' at?

You've seen this before.

I'm sorry.

I don't like the way

you're lookin' at me, Ellie.

I said I was sorry!

Yeah, I know, but what

are you sorry for?

I don't know.

Stop putting me on trial!

You pick at me so I can't think!

Wait a minute.

What are you thinking?

Are you thinkin' you made

a mistake, is that it?

You're sorry, aren't you?

You're sorry, aren't ya?

What do you want me to say?

All right, I am!

Why did ya have to wait

till we were married?

They come out slowly,

both boys feeling the pace.

It's been a very fast fight so far.

Very even as far as I can see.

Matt comes in fast now

with a left to the head.

Glances off.

Didn't do very much damage.

Jenkins jabs with the left

and brings over a right cross.

And a fast left and right by Jenkins.

I think Pyle was hurt.

He's holding on now.

Jenkins is trying to measure him.

Pyle throws a left that

goes wild of the mark,

but he scores with a right

under the heart.

Well, what are you lookin' at?

It kinda depends on what you

like best-people, the horses.

With me, it's horses.

Someday I'm gonna have

a whole stable full of 'em.

You boys are vets,

I take it.

No, we're just up from Atlantic City,

and we brought our chairs along.

No, you're not! Hey!

That's a great little sense

of humor you got there.

You know, that's a great characteristic

of the American soldier-

God bless 'em-

is a sense of humor.

I'm a vet myself.

The other war, of course.

What other war?

- You know, the first one, 1918.

- Oh, the big one.

Well-

You're quite a kidder, aren't ya?

But seriously, boys,

I wanna tell ya somethin'.

I admire ya.

I admire the both of you.

Boys like you, after what

you've been through,

I say the best

is none too good for you.

- Is that what you say?

- Yes, sir.

- That's what he says.

- You say it all the time?

Well, sure!

God bless you, mister.

Oh, I mean it. You boys

have made a great sacrifice.

Tell me somethin'.

Uh, could I marry your daughter?

I haven't got a daughter.

Well, then, could I marry her?

All right. Keep her.

Who wants the old crow.

Okay, boys.

I can take a hint.

These days, every punk that got run

over in a blackout's a big hero.

But that's okay.

No hard feelin's. Here.

Buy yourselves a drink.

Hey,buddy.

Buddy, come here a minute,

will ya?

Look, uh, I want

to apologize to you.

Hey, what's the matter, boys?

Okay, we're leavin'.

We're leavin'.

Come on, slugger.

Hey, champ, come in

for a landing, will ya?

- What's the matter, you worried?

- Me?

No, I just bruise easy,

that's all.

Hey! Look out!

Congratulations.

Very nice for the hospital,

of course - wonderful publicity.

I know. I don't like it

any more than you do.

Look, Gene. It isn't

a matter of liking it.

I'm the one who's gonna have

Washington breathing down his neck.

I know.

How am I going to explain it?

Here's a man that's been nothing

but trouble since he's been back.

Consequently, he's restricted

to the post.

He sneaks out,

gets fighting drunk and-

Question:
What kind of

a hospital am I running here?

It isn't very pleasant for you.

What is he doing here anyway?

He's married, isn't he?

He's got a home.

He isn't sick.

He's had maximum physical benefits.

Medically, yes. Psychologically,

he could use some help.

Gene, let's be realistic.

How many normal people

are there in the world?

I want you to discharge him.

I can't do that,

Dr. Kameran.

What do you mean,

you can't do that?

He's going up before the P.V.A.

disciplinary board.

- I don't intend to intervene.

- That's nonsense.

This has nothing to do with the

Paralyzed Veterans Association.

- This is a hospital matter.

- I don't quite agree with you.

Oh, Gene, let's be sensible.

You've done wonderful work

with those men.

But he's one of them. They'll be

easy with him, you know that.

I can't agree with that either.

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