Mississippi Murder Page #3

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You are an artist.

See, wood's got to be strong

and have just the

right amount of twist.

So that there's

a head or tail...

Or even a wing.

Now what kind of animal

do you think that is?

Look at the eye.

You got to find the eye.

I'm sorry, I just don't see it.

That's 'cause you ain't

used to seeing the world

that exists between

ours and the next.

It's a place that can

only be seen in here.

And you just ain't been

taught how to look yet.

Now, looka here.

See? There's the body,

right there.

And over here,

coming up out the sea.

- That's his head.

- Yes.

It's a shark!

And he's right there

that whole time.

All you need to do to see it

was to start using this.

Come on, sit down over there.

Oh, this is nice, Mayo.

There's a certain crowd

on the coast.

A men's only set.

Money, connections,

real, real private.

Like to throw quiet gatherings.

Parties with young,

creative guys.

Well, the boy was

with them sometimes.

Wasn't no women at

these parties, ma'am.

Are you trying to say

David was gay?

All I know for sure was that the

boy was with a lot heavy hitters.

One in particular is from

the governor's office.

His name is James Travers.

You go to these parties, Mayo?

No, ma'am.

I'm afraid I wouldn't

be invited.

But I know somebody who would.

I'll take you to meet him

when the time is right.

What's the surprise?

Come here, come here.

I want to show you something.

I want you to just take a look.

These yours?

Nice composition.

I like the lighting in this one.

Okay, listen, listen. I know that I

have a long way to go as an artist.

All right, but I think

that these can be shown.

They're wonderful, really.

So you'll exhibit them?

I'll give it

serious consideration.

Don't knock yourself out

with compliments, Rosey.

Austin, I do think

your work is good.

I just don't know if you're

breaking any new ground.

Yes, I am!

I mean, are you blind?

This is unique,

this is original.

That's enough.

Why don't you clean this up

and we'll discuss it later?

Once you've calmed down

and I'm a bit less preoccupied.

- No, really, Austin.

- I'm sorry.

You need to free your mind

of all this turmoil.

Why don't you peruse my

portfolio for awhile?

It always cheers me up

to look at pictures of men.

Oh, Bernard.

In suits, plus,

a good stiff one

never hurt either.

- You are no lady.

- And you are no gentleman.

- Chin.

- Chin.

Mm, that is good, honey.

Mm-hmm, my one true talent.

Bernard, who is this?

Signet ring,

I've seen it someplace before.

No, you don't want to

bother with that.

Why, who is he?

James Travers, one of those

government big wigs.

In love with himself,

just like the rest of them.

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