"William Goldman - The Ghost and The Darkness" - читать интересную книгу автора (Goldman William)

(beat)
But I don't really give a shit about
your upcoming litter. I've made you
with this assignment-
(the smile)
-don't make me break you.

PATTERSON
(smiling right back)
You won't have the chance.
(glancing at his watch)
Any further words of encouragement?
(silence)
Then I've a train to catch.

They look at each other a moment in silence - and it's very clear they
do not like each other. Patterson turns, leaves and we

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A RAILWAY STATION, IMMEDIATELY AFTER

A train is loading up. A lot of activity, a lot of noise. Patterson
stands in the midst of it, anxiously looking around.
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HELENA PATTERSON, hurrying through the crowd. Early 20s, with the kind
of serene beauty of Jean Simmons. She is still slim, has not begun to
show. She spots him, puts a smile on, goes straight into his arms.

HELENA
I tried to be late, John- it would
have been easier if you'd gone.

PATTERSON
(They are nutty about
each other - he nods)
We're not much good at goodbyes,
Helena.

HELENA
(brightly)
Tell me about Beaumont- does he
understand how brilliant you are,
how lucky he is to have you?

PATTERSON
It was embarrassing- the man showered
me with compliments.