The Mind Reader Page #4

Visions as clear as that

I only see as they

are actually transpiring.

Well, I want to apologize

for ever doubting your ability.

Don't even mention it.

We all must be convinced.

Uh...

Can I see you a minute?

Will you come over to dinner

with us tomorrow night?

Wife and I'd sort of

like to have a...

Private reading.

It would be

a great honor.

You will?

[Chuckles]

I'll call for you

at the hotel.

Good night, chief.

Good night!

Lead me out of here

before I start believing in you.

[Chuckles]

[Normal voice]

Hey. Come here.

You sure nobody

saw you tonight?

Not a chance.

Everything's Jake.

And I didn't

do so bad for myself, either.

What?

Ain't that a honey?

Thanks.

I can use that.

What for, I'm asking you?

What for?

For an engagement ring.

I'm gonna be married.

You're gonna be what?!

Say that again.

Married... to Sylvia.

You? Marry that dame?

What for?

Listen... that girl's

the first decent thing

that's ever

come into my life.

She's a swell kid,

Frank.

I love her.

All right, love her!

But why marry her?

Oh, well,

you wouldn't understand

about a girl

like Sylvia.

So you're

gonna marry her?

Legal?

Yeah,

if she'll have me.

Marry.

You need a wife

about as much as

I need a cage

full of white mice.

What are you gonna give me

for a wedding present?

A nice, tight,

tailor-made straightjacket.

[Laughing]

[Train whistle blows]

And another thing!

You know a tough judge

could very easily

divide 30 years

among the three of us!

Ohh!

Sylvia?

Sylvia?

Sylvia?

Well, she ain't here.

When she comes in,

you got to get that ring back.

How?

What'll I tell her?

I don't know.

But you got to get it!

The jeweler's association

have sent out a description

to every cop in the state.

Geez, you sure got us

on a spot.

I got you on a spot?!

Well, you stole the ring,

didn't you?

All I wanted you to do

was throw that rock

through the window.

We're just lucky the cops

didn't get wise

the whole thing was a fake.

Arguing ain't

getting us anywhere.

If the cops spot that rock

on her finger, it's curtains.

You could slip it off her finger

when she's asleep.

In the morning,

tell her she mislaid it

or the chambermaid

pinched it... anything!

But for the love of Mike,

get it!

Well, what did you

give me the ring for, anyway?

I didn't give it to you!

You pinched it from me!

Well, I'll get it back

some way.

Well, if you don't,

I'm liable to go to jail.

And believe me,

I'll have plenty of company.

Hello, darling.

Just get in?

Mm-hmm.

Just this minute.

Well,

is there anything wrong?

No,

just a little headache.

Oh,

I'm sorry, darling.

By the way...

I've got a surprise

that'll cure that headache.

Hmm? What is it?

A new ring... a big square-cut

in a platinum setting.

We'll turn this in

on the new one.

Well, I'd rather see the new one

before I give this up.

I might

like this one better.

You don't

have to see it.

Take my word,

it's a knockout.

Chan,

tell me the truth.

Why are you so anxious

to get this ring away from me?

[Knock on door]

See who it is.

Are you chandra?

No. He is.

Yes? What is it?

You wrote this to me?

You help folks

that's up against it...

Poor trash

what's in trouble, don't you?

Why, yes. Sit down.

What is it

you want to ask me?

[Voice breaking]

Ask you? Ask you?

I didn't come

to ask you nothing.

I've come

to tell you something.

I've come to tell you

you spoiled my life!

Spoiled it,

do you hear?!

You told me things

that ain't come true.

Well, I'm sorry.

Sorry? You?

What have you

got to be sorry for?

I'm sorry,

do you hear?

I'm sorry for what

you done to me, you faker.

What right have you got

to tell me who to marry?

Well,

I married him, see?

A man I didn't care nothing for

'cause you told me to.

You said I was gonna be happy

and have kids.

Well,

my husband ran off,

left me

right after we was married.

And the man I really loved...

Do you hear me?!

The man you told me

not to marry...

He killed himself.

Do you hear me?!

He killed himself

over me!

That's how good

you help people!

[Sobbing]

You faker!

I hate you!

I hate you!

Come on. Get out of here,

you crazy...

He killed himself!

Do you hear me?!

He killed himself!

He killed himself!

[Screams]

Come on.

Let's get out of here.

[Train bell dinging]

Sylvia!

Sylvia!

Sylvia,

what's the matter?

Where are you going?

Anywhere...

Anyplace to get away

from you and your lies

and deceit.

Come here

a minute.

Darling, I couldn't help

what happened.

That girl

was out of her mind.

You're nothing but a cheap,

despicable faker,

preying

on people's minds

and giving them

a lot of stupid, silly advice

that just drives them

to trouble and unhappiness.

You drove that girl

to suicide

just as surely as you're

driving me away from you.

Sylvia, you've got to

listen to me.

I've listened to your lies

long enough.

You never drew an honest breath

in your life.

Telling fortunes.

Selling little books

on astrology

when you

don't know the difference

between the noonday sun

and the north star!

I hate every rotten,

crooked thing you represent,

and I'm through

with you!

Sylvia,

I'm everything you say.

I know how you feel,

and I don't blame you.

But, Sylvia,

if you stick with me,

I promise

you'll never regret it.

I've learned my lesson.

You've got to believe me.

You could never change.

It's born in you.

No, you're wrong,

Sylvia.

For you,

I could do anything.

You're

the only thing I love.

I need you now

more than ever.

All aboard!

Well, I've made up

my mind.

You'll have to give up

this lying, cheating game

or give me up.

Sylvia, dear...

I promise to give up

the whole rotten mess.

I'm finished forever.

I love you

and want to make you happy.

Good morning, madam.

Would you like to make $10?

Why, I'm too old.

No, I mean save $10

on your household expenses.

Madam, I represent

the gower brush company...

Ah, go to heck!

[Exhales deeply]

Things are sure

breaking tough.

I hope I have

a little luck today.

Well, you're trying.

That's something.

Don't

get discouraged.

It's only that I hate

to make you live like this.

Oh, I don't mind it

if you don't.

[Chuckles]

You're about the bravest

little guy in the whole world.

Frank:
Hey, chan!

Hi, Frank.

Gee, chan,

I'm glad to see you.

Yeah.

Nobody else is.

What?

What are you doing?

Selling brushes

and getting nothing

but flat thumbs

from pushing doorbells.

A guy with your con,

your larceny, selling brushes?

What's the idea?

I'm on the straight and narrow.

You know, the wife.

The wife.

Love. Marriage. Honesty.

Now there's a combination

guaranteed to get anybody

into the poor house.

Yeah, and I'm just about there,

and I ain't kidding.

Here. Try one

of these narcotics.

A buck a smash.

So this is what

you've been doing.

You know, chan,

I was wasting my time

hustling around them carnivals.

Well, you look like

you've been eating regular.

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