Seven Days in May Page #14

Well, they might as well be in stir.

How far is the base from here?

About 50 miles or so.

You hear the planes coming in and out

all the time, but don't see any pilots.

Not so much as one single pilot.

What's the matter?

Don't they drink in the Air Force?

How would I get in there?

Oh, lots of luck.

You can't even see the place.

There's just a road over leading to the left

and then nothing.

I was telling Charlie.

We ought to drive up there sometime

with a couple of kegs of beer for the boys...

...and tell them where it's from.

You know, leave cards or something.

I'm glad we can offer you some real

Mediterranean weather, Mr. Girard.

Thank you, Admiral.

Instead of that dirty stuff they have

in the Atlantic.

- Care for a cigar?

- No, thanks.

Admiral, I understand you're not much

of a betting man.

That depends on the game.

What is your pleasure?

Poker, roulette, what?

No, those are house games.

I don't much care for the odds.

What about horse racing?

On occasion. Depends on the race,

sometimes the weather.

- And the horse does make the difference.

- Well, that's true.

What about the Preakness?

Have you got anything good going there?

I only bet on sure things.

You're a very lucky sailor.

That's exactly what I've got for you.

A sure thing.

What is the bet, Mr. Girard?

There are members of the Joint Chiefs

of Staff who are involved in treason.

We know who they are,

and the essence of the plan.

And from you,

I want a signed statement indicating...

...when you first heard of this operation

and your complicity in this entire matter.

Frankly, I wish I had more time.

I wish you did, too, Admiral.

Unfortunately, you don't.

Jiggs.

I'm looking for a very pretty girl

named Eleanor Holbrook.

Come in.

Thank you.

You're a long way from the barracks.

I was in the neighborhood.

A fact?

A lie. I just thought the country

could spare me for an evening.

- I wondered how you were.

- I'm fine, Jiggs.

- Would you like a martini?

- That sounds great.

Very nice.

Yes, that's right.

- You've never been here before.

- No, not even close.

Thank you.

What is it, Jiggs?

You have something on your mind.

Well, hasn't your mother

ever told you about Marines?

Well, I know all about this Marine.

Never a wasted moment

or a thrown-away day.

What do you want?

Well, you invited me.

Remember? A rain check handed out

the night of the party.

Oh, yes. Good for one visit, anytime.

Here I am.

What shall we talk about?

Nuclear disarmament, high cost of living,

ladies' fashions?

Or should we fall back on the familiar item

of conversation, gentleman Jim Scott?

Well, this must come as a shock to you,

but I lock up the office now and then.

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