The Sentinel Page #2

He's got indigestion.

Well, hi, I'm Alison.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

May we, uh...

Oh, what a lovely apartment.

Absolutely lovely!

I was wondering when I was

going to meet my new neighbors.

My, and you're so pretty.

Haven't I seen you before

on television?

Now, don't tell me.

I know. You were in, uh...

I've done some TV commercials.

Oh, really? I thought

you were an actress.

Let me see.

Herbert Hoover!

A noble president.

Oh, dear, he's my favorite.

Isn't he lovely?

That doesn't look like him.

Of course it does, darling.

L... I admired him so.

"I shall go to Korea," he said.

And got him elected.

That was Eisenhower.

Really? Well, Hoover must have

said something, didn't he?

"Give me liberty or give me death."

That's it. That's it.

Oh, a great man!

Oh, my dear,

your taste is impeccable!

I wish you'd help me redecorate

my poor place someday.

Would you, hmm?

Were you waiting to go out?

I'm sorry.

I'm waiting for a friend.

Ah, well!

Friendships often blossom

into bliss, as they say.

And speaking of bliss,

Mortimer loves to have

his stomach rubbed. Would you?

Do you know all our neighbors?

Yes, I know all of them,

and they're very nice people.

Except that priest who

lives above me. He's... Well...

However, he's quiet

most of the time.

Then there are the two women

on the first floor, and...

To tell you the truth, my dear,

Mortimer and Jezebel are my

only true companions really.

It's way past their bedtime.

Isn't it, sweetheart?

You wanna come with me?

That's it.

Now, if there's anything

I can do for you, let me know.

- There is.

- Just mention it.

Can I use your phone

in case of an emergency?

The phone company hasn't had

a chance to put my phone in yet.

Of course, if I had one

it would be a pleasure, but I don't.

Whom would I call, after all?

Now say good night, Jezebel.

Say good night.

Maybe she's just got a cold.

I think so.

She's very unpredictable.

Good night, my dear.

Good night.

Remember,

you eat and drink

with moderation.

This is the Arc de Triomphe,

as you can see.

- It's upside down.

- I took it standing on my head.

This is the Laughing Cavalier,

better known as the Mona Lisa.

You notice there's glass in front of it

because someone tried to desecrate it just...

You have some of

the most boring friends.

Well, we always

make out in the movies.

Not here.

Hey, I hear you fainted today.

Who told you?

Your boring friend, Jack.

Well, I'm okay.

Al, come back.

Marry me.

It's only been

two years since Karen.

Karen and I were not like

you and me. Forget it.

I can't forget it.

Think of us.

Au revoir to Paris,

and welcome to Siam.!

Ingrates!

I'll be one second.

Who's this?

Charles Chazen.

Minus parakeet and cat.

This man looks like a prune.

Well, I think he's cute.

Oh.

What's this?

I found it in my father's room.

I didn't know you were Catholic.

Does it matter?

Hello?

Is anybody here?

Hello?

How may we help you?

I just moved in upstairs and I just

thought I'd introduce myself.

I'm Alison Parker.

We don't get many visitors.

I'm Gerde and this is Sandra.

Hi.

Why don't you stay

and have some coffee with us?

Oh, I shouldn't.

Oh, I insist.

Cigarette?

No, I don't smoke.

Good. Sit.

I've already put coffee on.

Or would you rather tea?

- Oh, coffee's fine.

- Good.

Have you met anyone else

in the building?

Yes, I met Mr. Chazen from upstairs

with his animals.

Have you lived here long?

Don't be alarmed

if Sandra doesn't speak.

She seldom does.

Help yourself.

Enjoy.

Thank you.

The crucifix you're wearing...

where did you get it?

That's from my family.

It looks French from Alsace.

The gentleman

who left here this morning...

is, uh, that your boyfriend?

Yes.

Seems an adequate lover.

Sandra here lived with a man

for some time.

He treated her badly.

Are you in ballet?

Excuse me.

We're very proud of our apartment.

It took us a long time

to furnish it properly.

W-What do you do for a living?

We fondle each other.

Fondle. Caress.

Going so soon?

It's rather rude to eat and run.

I didn't eat. I drank.

Hello, Alison, my darling.

Have you been shopping?

Making friends?

You could put it

that way, I guess.

Peculiar couple, aren't they?

To each his own, I say.

However, there are some things...

Alison, Jennifer,

we're ready.

You okay?

Yeah, I just don't think

I got enough sleep last night.

You should hear my neighbors.

About time.

Now, Alison, darling,

you will turn and set the bottle here.

Make sure I can

see the label. Okay?

Quiet, everyone.

Roll 'em.

Seventeen, take one.

Action.

Cut it.

It was no good, darling.

I have to have the bottle just here.

Okay?

Mm-hmm.

- Take two.

- Action.

Cut. The bottle

is wrong again.

Take eight.

Cut. Jesus, darling. All you have to do

is get the label so we can see it.

Take 14.

Action.

That looked all right. Cut.

By George,

I think she's got it.

It's out of focus.

Unbelievable.

All right, we'll use take 10.

Alison, take a break.

I think you ought to know

we'll go into overtime.

How much longer have we got?

About half an hour.

Oh!

Oh, my God!

- Get somebody over here.

- Call an ambulance!

That's just what I needed.

Look, get another girl in her dress,

and then we'll use somebody else's hand

for the close-up. All right?

Jesus Christ!

I've got these little white pills.

They're supposed to relax me.

Are you sure they checked you

thoroughly at the hospital?

Yes, I was tested for four hours,

and they said if it got any worse

I'm to consult a neurologist.

- Well, I'll come over.

- No, it's okay.

Jennifer's here and she's

gonna give me a ride home.

Isn't there anything I can do?

- You can use some influence

to get a phone put in my apartment.

- Got an easier one for me?

No. Bye.

Vicky, what's the matter?

It's Charles.

I think someone shot him.

Where is he now?

He's at the house.

I didn't dare call the police.

I'll come with you.

What if Harry sees you?

It's too much of a risk.

Who is it?

Who's there?

It's me.

My dear,

I have a surprise for you.

Oh, I've had such a bad day.

Then my surprise

will make you well.

Come on.

Well, I'll only stay for

a few minutes. Okay?

All right, darling.

Did you leave your photograph?

Yes, I left my picture for you.

You like this flower?

Yeah.

I grew it myself.

Come on! Come on!

Alison, I'm going to blindfold you.

And don't peek until

I tell you you may.

I promise.

All right now, step forward.

But be careful.

Be very careful and in we go...

And...

Open up.! Open up.!

Surprise.! Surprise.! Surprise.!

Surprise. Now, I want you

to meetJezebel's other guests.

Everybody, listen. Listen.

That's right. I want you

to meet Alison Parker.

She's just moved into 2A.

That's right. Right, right.

Come here.

This is Mrs. Clark from 4A.

Miss Parker, dear.

Hi. How do you do?

Glad to meet you.

This is Miss Emma Clotkin...

and her twin sister, Lilian,

from 3B.

My pleasure!

Glad to have you.

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