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in this country again.

And there's another rule.

You're forbidden to talk

to or recognise a punter

outside the casino.

If you see someone

who's gambled here,

even casually on the street,

you must ignore him or her.

Not married, are you?

- Girlfriend?

- Yeah.

She's not in the...

not in the gaming business, is she?

- No.

- Good.

This is our crow's nest.

I'm showing you it now,

but you'll never see it again.

Very impressive.

We have tapes here

that go back six months.

Here, let me show you something.

(Wheel spinning)

See that?.

Six weeks ago.

Dealer missed it.

Guy up here missed it.

I watch these tapes after hours.

Nothing gets by me.

Lady's in jail now.

It's easier to take ten million

pounds from a bank

than to take one penny

from this casino.

Right. Well, as soon as you get

your licence, you can start.

- Fine.

- So...

Are you planning to make

a career in casino work?

'And end up like you? '

I... I just want a job.

You're not the usual type

we get in here.

'Mr Reynolds was right. It was true.'

- (Phone)

- Excuse me.

'Jack was up above the world.

'A writer looking down

on his subject.

'A detached...'

I can't talk about that just now.

'..voyeur.'

I'm with somebody. They can wait.

I'll be home at the usual time.

Don't get married, Jack.

Casino work doesn't mix

with house and garden.

- Any questions?

- Yeah. What's the salary?

'The casino paid its staff

monthly in arrears.

'He would have to wait six weeks

for his first cheque.

'He needed money now.'

So, what kind of deal

are you looking for?.

What's the book price?

That's not relevant.

Old car like this.

Depends on the condition.

'The car was a gift

from Jack's father.

'That's to say,

Jack Sr gave it to him

'before the bailiffs arrived.'

And this ain't exactly

what you call mint.

How about 1500?

- How about 500?

- What?.

How about we split the difference?

Is that your idea of arithmetic?.

I'm not a mathematician.

I'm in business.

'He suddenly wanted to be rid of it.

'Hang on tightly, let go lightly.

'Jack imagined people

reading his book.

'One day he would

get into their heads.

'Play with their imaginations.

'Test their feelings.

'He would tell them, you have

to make the choice in life.

'Be a gambler, or a croupier.

'And then live with your

decision, come what may.'

(Radio on)

'Marion saw life differently.

'She was a romantic.

And thought he was, too.'

(Radio) 'You voted for them

'and now you can hear them every

day between nine and ten

'here on Classic FM.'

(Music begins)

I couldn't resist them.

You mean I won't resist them.

No.

I'm not ready for you.

There's some vodka in the freezer.

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