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She takes the envelope under scrutiny of Hilly. She counts out fifty dollars. SHIRLEY WRING I took an even fifty. Thank you so much, Mr. Grey, Ptolemy. Ptolemy experiences great joy through Shirley’s gratitude. He takes her hand and places the ring in her palm. PTOLEMY Thank you so much. This is my gift to you. Shirley is beyond words. She turns to Hilly (who is confused by the whole interchange). SHIRLEY WRING Ptolemy says that you have his address. HILLY Yeah? SHIRLEY WRING Will you please write it down so I can return his kindness? Off Hilly - whatever. INT. CROSSTOWN BUS - LATER Hilly and Ptolemy sit at the back of the bus in the two seats at the left side. The bus is only about a quarter filled. Ptolemy is sitting on the inside counting his money obsessively and shooting angry questioning stares at Hilly. HILLY Put your money away, man. Some thief liable to see an’ knock you on the head. Ptolemy looks around for said thief but no one fills the bill. PTOLEMY
When Reggie take me to the bank I always get three hunnert dollars. One, two, three. This here’s only one hunnert. One.
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