The Wages of Fear Page #2

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A real dope!

Why's he sore at me?

It's only natural.

I used to see a lot

of him.

He's mad now because

I'm with you.

What a jerk.

What's happening

to you?

Don't be afraid.

Ugly customers.

Let's go get a haircut.

I just had one.

Keep me company.

It's Linda's

day off. I...

That changes things.

Sure, sure!

Are you sure?

You're not that

important.

Wait for me, Jo!

Where are you?

I'm going with Jo.

Look what a pretty

dress I made.

It's this one.

Exactly the same,

isn't it?

If you wear it,

you'll spoil it.

I don't care.

Yes or no?

Lend him to me,

Mr. Jo. Please!

Just one day a month.

He's old enough

to decide for himself.

I'm coming.

It's too late now.

Satisfied?

You can beat me.

I feel like doing it.

If we must go out,

then let's get going.

Stop making faces!

What'll I do? My visa

expires in a month.

I don't have the fare.

$100 would save my life.

Please help me out!

I'll pay you back.

My family is honest.

You're a decent

man too.

Beat it, you're a pest.

Thank you very much, sir.

That'll teach you!

Have fun?

Boy, what a wet blanket!

Women are a waste of time.

Have to send it

to the cleaners.

What'll I wear?

I can't go around

like this!

Don't worry.

You'll wear a pair

of Luigi's.

Luigi's old man.

Not bad, eh?

Do you see my museum?

Those are my pin-ups.

Gives you something

to think about.

That's the treasure!

The crown jewels!

Get a load of it.

I haven't seen

one in years.

Pigalle.

My last ticket.

It took me to the train.

And here I am!

That was some ride!

It used to cost a franc.

But it costs $1000

to get back!

Hides have

sure gone up.

Make yourself

right at home!

My pants! I had

to work to buy them.

What's up?

Stop beefing!

You'll get them back.

I'll disinfect them.

You can keep them!

Give them to

anyone you like!

Cut it out!

We're not married!

I'm fed up!

I'm clearing out!

What's up?

Let's go before

I get sore.

That's it, get out!

I won't miss you.

That was telling him!

Wait.

I went for this.

Here comes Luigi.

Really?

I'll go tell

the others.

-This is going to be a mess.

-I see.

-Good evening, Pepito.

-Good evening.

Getting married?

I'm treating the gang.

Drinks are on me, boys.

Two whiskies!

Coming, Mr. Jo!

I ordered first.

Sure.

Lemonade for five?

Lemonade?

We're not broke!

Champagne!

Champagne, sparkling.

-Real champagne, Luigi?

-Of course.

You're rich!

Can I have a taste?

Let's have some

music with it.

He's starting

to annoy me.

-Would you give me the honour?

-With pleasure.

Two for supper!

Two for supper!

Waiter! We're

very hungry!

Coming.

So, what?

The gentleman is served.

What are you waiting for?

I'm warning you!

I don't brawl like

a stevedore.

I'll shoot.

Easy to strut

with that!

Here.

Well, shoot!

I can't that way.

How about this way?

You look pale.

A gun's not enough!

You need guts!

I'm not a murderer!

Now for our whiskey!

I was scared!

That was nothing!

Why'd you have to

give him the gun?

That was just to

add a little spice.

They arrived first. They

said to make us rich.

No! To make us

miserable!

To send our boys

to death.

And yesterday, a

catastrophe happened.

It's not fair. It's

always us who suffer.

It's always us who die.

The foreigners

never die!

They kill your father

and your brother.

And they give

you money!

-They killed my brother!

-And my husband.

Francisco lost a leg!

They paid you.

Practically nothing!

Is it a revolution?

Accident at an oil well.

Been burning all night.

all from here.

The mountain's on fire!

You can see the flames!

-Who's dead?

-No news.

We've a right to know.

There they are!

Drivers wanted.

Good pay.

Apply at the

SOC office.

That's the break

I've been waiting for!

Experienced drivers for

dangerous work are required.

You hear that?

$2,000 a piece.

In a week...

we'll be rich!

We'll remember what a

swell guy Hernandez was.

Cement in your lungs.

There are some

pretty bad spots.

Better quit or you

won't last long.

How long?

A year, six months,

maybe longer.

Maybe less?

What'll I do?

Clear out

immediately.

How can I?

That's the question.

Experienced drivers.

Dangerous work.

Very good wages.

How much do you pay?

$2,000.

You mustnt go!

You'll get killed!

Don't go with him!

You'll all get killed!

If any one

fools around...

I'll grab the first guy I see...

and smash his mug

on a roll bar!

And they're made

of iron!

That makes one.

You drove like a charm.

You were way better!

I told you!

What about me?

Come on.

No, you go on ahead.

Don't worry.

You and I'll manage.

The show's over

now. Come off it!

There's just the two of us.

I want to have it out.

Cut it out! I know you

from way back.

You know I can drive!

You're too old, Jo.

And so am I.

We're played out.

I don't feel old.

One of those guys'll

back out.

We'll see.

You want to bet?

If anyone backs out,

the job's yours.

Okay. It's a deal.

"Dear Mama,

I've found a job.

"If I don't write

for a while...

"don't worry.

Love, Bernardo."

One, two, three, four,

five, six... for the house!

Mud in your eye!

For the millionaires!

-Linda, please.

-Not now.

Let him talk.

It's very important.

Please mail this

in the morning.

Stop crying!

You'll go next time.

Buck up!

You're a man!

You fellows are,

but not me.

Where's Jo?

He's up in his room.

He did his dirty work

and now he's hiding.

You leave and

he stays behind.

One more hour.

Go bawl outside!

An hour can be

a long time.

"Hail Mary, Full of grace...

"The Lord is with you.

Blessed art thou among women.

"Blessed is the fruit

of thy womb, Jesus.

"Mother of God,

pray for us sinners."

Quick, everybody, come! Run!

What's eating you?

He hanged himself!

Who? Jo?

No, the kid, the

Italian, Bernardo.

Mr. O'Brien's first victim.

We sure look classy!

Can't kick off

without a uniform.

Even when they

guillotine you...

they dress you up first.

It's not like him

to be late.

No, not him.

I'll call the hotel.

Wait.

Here he comes.

Hello, boys!

I came to see my pal off.

What's the matter?

Looks like a funeral.

Did you happen

to see Smerloff?

Why hasn't he shown up?

Well, well.

Who saw him last?

He had a drink with us,

and then he left with Jo.

We had things

to talk about.

You think it'll be okay?

What's wrong?

I'm scared.

I'm scared I won't

be good enough.

Don't worry, kid,

I'm with you.

Where's the stuff?

Off to dinner!

Easy! It's bad

for the reflexes.

Heads or tails?

What's the difference!

Aw, there's no reason.

Let's toss.

Tails.

Heads.

I always lose.

What a break!

Let's go!

Wait a minute!

I said wait.

What's the pressure?

If anything goes wrong,

I'm the one who'll get it.

So excuse me!

Climb in, kid.

Every minute

costs dough.

Light up.

The lamps.

The headlights.

The projectors.

If you want

to drive, go ahead!

If not, shut up!

I brought you

something, Jo.

It's for you.

You're crazy!

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