Kiss the Blood Off My Hands Page #2

I guess we missed the first race but no

matter, it's the second race that counts.

Don't think I've come down here from

London with the object of making money.

I ask you .. do I look

as if I needed money?

I come down here with

the sole and only purpose.

Of assisting you to return home.

Lighter in heart, but heavier in pocket.

Each and every one of these

envelopes, ladies and gentlemen.

Contains the winner of the second race.

Five shillings is the regular price

of the ordinary Doubting Thomas.

But to you, ladies and gentlemen.

I will pass on this red-hot information.

For just one paltry shilling.

One shilling, sir.

One, sir. One, sir.

One, sir.

One, sir?

One.

How many, lady?

Just a bob. Twelve miserable coppers.

Beat it. Save it for the suckers.

- No, please.

Here you are. Thank you very much.

- Thank you, lady.

2nd race .. "Sudden Cloud".

Sudden Cloud. Sudden Cloud is ..

Thirty-five to one.

Isn't that a good horse?

- Sure, if all the others drop dead.

I know what's going to win the 2nd race.

- You do?

"Dairy Maid". It's a cinch.

How can you be so sure?

- I got it straight from the jockey.

It's in the bag for Dairy Maid.

Anyway, I'm going to put a bet on Sudden

Cloud as it's such a wonderful name.

What will I get if it wins?

- If it wins ..

You get 35 times what you put up.

- Oh, but that's too simple.

We'd better place our bets, then.

Here, put this on it.

You must be mad. A whole pound?

And I wouldn't take it from you.

I wouldn't think of putting on more than

a shilling. I'm a working girl, you see.

I would like to put a shilling

on Sudden Cloud, please.

35 to one lady.

He talked so fast I couldn't tell what

he said. But I suppose it's alright.

Will it start soon?

So which one is Sudden Cloud?

- Number six. Right there.

I can't see.

- She's six lengths behind.

I can't see a thing.

Come on, Sudden Cloud.

- Where is she now?

I don't know. Which is it?

- The jockey in blue.

Come on, Sudden Cloud.

It's all over.

- Who won?

I don't know.

Look up there. The number board.

She won!

I knew she would. That little man

knew what he was talking about.

Oh, and your Dairy Maid .. I'm sorry.

Give me your tickets.

I'll collect for you.

Uhuh. That's half the fun.

Okay, go ahead. I'll wait here.

Hello, chum .. fancy meeting you.

Afraid you've got the wrong guy.

Now you've hurt my feelings.

Because I remember you.

It does me good to see you walk about

as large as life and twice as handsome.

And free .. free as air.

It's alright. The girl won't

be back for a minute.

She's nice looking,

ain't she? Quite a lady.

I told you I don't know you.

- Now take it easy.

I'm not a Copper and this ain't a touch.

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