(ROADSHOW SCENE NO. 5) The others hesitate, look to Ski and Perna for any sign of opposition. SKI (broadly) Sure! PERNA What the hell! HARRIS He ain't gonna win anyhow! ALL Sure! Win? Hah! That's a deal. They reach to cover the bets. SKI I'll bet you ten on the side the slopehead won't fight. HOLMAN He'll fight. Frenchy has been watching intently, his anger growing. Now that the commotion dies down and Ski goes off shadow- boxing, Frenchy taps Holman sharply on the arm, gestures for them to go outside. They move toward the door. 143 EXT. DECK - DAY Frenchy is baffled and angry. FRENCHY You know what I'm tryna do for Maily. Holman looks at him, troubled. HOLMAN They're giving' the coolie a bad shake. FRENCHY So what? Now you'll be rid of him. Get your engine back. HOLMAN It's my fault he was canned. FRENCHY I don't get it. You lose your money and Ski's gonna get Maily on account of that slopehead? HOLMAN {angry) Whaddya call her? FRENCHY You shut up! For a moment it seems that Frenchy might hit him. FRENCHY (bitterly) You know, I coulda had some of that dough, too, but I wouldn't bet against a buddy. He goes back inside. Holman is deeply troubled. END...
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