Run Silent Run Deep Page #2

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that insect spray, Jim?

Excuse me, sir,

but I didn't come to spray insects.

Well, it's the leaves you spray.

But it doesn't matter.

- What's on your mind?

- A request, sir.

I'd like you to ask for another Exec.

Oh? Just like that, huh?

My privilege, sir. Navy regulations.

- I'd have to take it to the Board.

- You went to them before.

That's just it. I got what I wanted.

Why should I change it?

Maybe I can enlighten you.

The crew's accepted me as its captain.

They have me decked out as a groom.

Now you're taking my place,

I'd rather not go to the wedding.

Are we discussing your pride

or are you embarrassed to face them?

You'll be facing them in a couple of days.

The resentment's going to be

twice as great with me on board.

Mr Bledsoe, let me be honest with you.

I don't care about

their resentment or yours.

I wanted a boat. The Board gave it to me.

That's all there is.

The Board didn't give you a thing.

You went to them, the poor

desk commander with a tear in his eye.

You told them if you could have me

for a backstop, you could do the job.

Mr Bledsoe...

...your request for release is denied.

(door opens)

Well, Commander, I'm glad I came over.

- Get things straightened out.

- We're going to get along just fine.

Don't worry, Jim.

I'll take good care of the bride.

Anyone for a slug of gin?

We're out of vermouth.

- Lt Bledsoe, Laura. My Exec.

- Hello.

Thanks, Mrs Richardson.

I'll take a rain check on the drink.

- Some other time.

- Lieutenant?

If there isn't another time, good luck.

Take good care of my husband.

I'll take care, ma'am.

- Take over, Mr Conwell.

- Aye aye, sir.

Captain's off the bridge.

It won't be long now.

Captain's off the bridge.

- Order's coming up soon, Chief.

- OK, Carver.

- Is he downstairs yet?

- Below, Jessie. The Captain's below.

- How much is in the pool?

- 200 bucks. Are all the areas covered?

- I got a five spot on Area 22.

- 16 for me! I hear it's a pleasure cruise!

- I took 7.

- 7?

- You what?

- I took 7.

- That's a one-way ticket, idiot!

- Trying to jinx us all?

- What do you mean, one-way?

- No return, Jessie. No return.

But I was born on the 7th.

What with all that money in the pool, I...

The money's all locked up inside.

Wilson, tell the engine room

we're standing by.

- Hey, Chief, can I change areas?

- Too late.

Gentlemen, I ask for silence.

The next voice you hear...

...will be the dealer.

This is the Captain.

I know all of you are vitally interested

in our area assignment.

Here is a rundown of the orders under

which we will operate during this patrol.

Number one.

And I'm sure you've heard this

many times:
Sink enemy shipping.

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