MRS. BAILEY Did you know that Mary Hatch is back from school?
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He staggers out of the scene, and as George turns away, we hear Uncle Billy singing "My Wild Irish Rose." There is a CRASH of cans and bottles, then: UNCLE BILLY'S VOICE I'm all right. I'm all right. " . . . the sweetest flower that grows . . . " EXTERIOR HOUSE �� NIGHT MEDIUM CLOSE SHOT �� George is standing at the garden gate. He takes some travel folders from his pocket, looks at them and throws them away.
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George takes the hat from Uncle Billy's head and hands it to him.
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CAMERA MOVES WITH George as he comes into the scene. Ruth detaches herself from the group and offers George some popcorn.
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(takes some folders from his pocket) There . . . Venezuela oil fields �� wanted, man with construction experience. Here's the Yukon, right here �� wanted, man with engineering experience.
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(picking up papers from table) Now, you take this loan here to Ernie Bishop . . . You know, that fellow that sits around all day on his brains in his taxi. You know . . . I happen to know the bank turned down this loan, but he comes here and we're building him a house worth five thousand dollars. Why?
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UNCLE BILLY (trying to control himself) Oh, that's fine, Potter, coming from you, considering that you probably drove him to his grave.
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Dr. Campbell rises from his seat. George and Uncle Billy start to collect their papers and leave the table.
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CLOSEUP �� the hydrangea bush. As the car drives off, Mary, now wearing the robe, rises up from the bush and follows the car with her eyes.
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MARY (from the bushes) Please give me my robe.
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CLOSEUP �� bush at edge of sidewalk. We see Mary's face peering out from the leaves.
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George looks after her; then picks up a rock from the street.
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Mary turns away from him, singing "Buffalo Gals": MARY (singing) As I was lumbering down the street . . .
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He takes the bundle of clothes from Mary. They stop and look at each other.
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Freddie needs no more. He takes the key from Mickey and turns the switch. The floor begins to part in the middle, each half sliding under the bleacher seats. Pandemonium starts. Dancers begin to scream as they try to get off. Some are so engrossed in dancing they continue at top speed. Teachers and elders start to scurry off. As the floor opens, it reveals an attractive, lighted swimming pool.
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CLOSEUP �� Mary Hatch. She is standing talking to one of the boys, Freddie, a glass of punch in her hand. For the first time, she is wearing an evening gown and she has gained assurance from the admiration of the boy with her. She turns around and for the first time she sees George. For a second she loses her poise, staring at him.
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Several of the boys take the plates from him. George looks at them, feeling very grown up and out of place.
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Annie comes in again from the kitchen.
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He brings a large suitcase up from under the counter.
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Suddenly, in action, as George stands with his arms outstretched in illustration, the picture freezes and becomes a still. Over this hold-frame shot we hear the voices from Heaven: CLARENCE'S VOICE What did you stop it for?
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GEORGE (cont'd) Just look and see what you did. Look at the bottle you took the powder from. It's poison! I tell you, it's poison! I know you feel bad . . . and .
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George pulls the little box out of his pocket. Gower savagely rips it away from him, breathing heavily, staring at the boy venomously.
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