skinnah scene 8

freedom

stab sword into painting

Don’t touch that! Allow me my gesture.

you can have it.

the disringuished visitors book! We havent signed it yet! Come on lily!

will we?

of course we will. arent you as distinguished as… Admiral Howard Ericson, United States Navy.

what do i write?

just your name. there.

elizabeth m doherty

Whats the M for?

marigold. what do i put down over here?

where?

you know—something grand.

“atmosphere victorian but vellar excellent.”

surely theyd know that wouldnt be me

“decor could be improved with brass ducks and pink gloss.”

thats it—you know, nice and ladylike.

perfect. mr hegarty?

they wont wait any longer.

you’re really the one should sign.

there! not a bad fish now, is it?

beautiful.

what are you putting down?

my name.

but over at the side?

“Freeman of the city.”

sure that means nothing

i suppose youre right, lily.

whats the point in crossing them?

do you trust them?

do you not?

no.

do you trust anybody?

i dont trust them.

do you think theyll beat you up skinner?

maybe

or shoot you.

maybe.

you really do?

yes. theyre stupid enough. but as long as they’ve only got people like you to handle, they can afford to be.

and youll call in any time you want a bite to eat.

ill be there on the stroke of one every day.

good luck, lily.

shouldnt we go out singing “we shall overcome”?

im warning you, skinner!

do you not trust them?

good luck, son

good luck, lily.

not since the chairman was coorting me, have i…

“as i walked along the bois de boulogne with an independent air, you could head the girls declare he must be a millionare.”