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THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WANTED

Joe

You won’t make no hit if you’re drunk, Tony.

Tony

Not drunk, Joe. Only scare’. Verra bad scare’.

Joe

Bridegrooms is always scared.

Tony

Jes’ Chris’, maybe I’m sick!

Joe

No!

Tony

Santa Maria, I am sick!

Joe

What’s wrong with you?

Tony

I don’ know! I’m sick! I’m sick! I’m sick!

[Ah Gee returns with the wine bottle refilled. Tony seeks prompt solace. {Ah Gee goes back to his kitchen.]

Joe

You’ll be a helluva sight sicker if you don’t lay off that stuff.