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Can't imagine they just tear it down a place like that.

Just the same.

I ain't been there for years.

Some things are better left in memories, I suppose.

Them was some crazy times, all right.

Not crazy nowadays.

What folks are standing on street corners and putting ads in newspapers.

No. Back then, you wanted to meet a dolly or two and kick your feet up for a

hours. You just came on down to Miss Will's house.

Just off Main Street, that was.

Now that over there is me, tinkling the ivories.

I guess that's why they call me Tinker.

I make good money, especially for black men.

Now that there is Miss Will's now.

No one would ever leave her place without a smile if she had her way about

And every night, It was just about as wild as night before.

And Miss Wills had the best girls in town.

Now, of course, you know, girls be girls.

But some nights, I can remember better than others.

Like, there was this time when these two sailor boys came on in, and one was

talking about getting married.

Look at that. Look at them.

What'd I tell you?

Pinup girls. Every one of them.

Okay, so now I've seen them. Now can we go?

What, and go back to the ship?

You're crazy. This is your last night of freedom.

I'm going to make sure you celebrate it right.

Hey, everybody.

My pal Fred, he's going to jail tomorrow.

No, no, no, no, no, no. What my ex -friend Gary means to say is that

I'm getting married.

Aww.

Hey, she's a great girl, okay?

Besides, I love her. Well, isn't that sweet?

Can't never get enough love.

Oh, yeah, and that's why we came here to get a little more loving. Well,

then you've come to the right place, boys.

And you're talking to the right girl.

See, Babs here is one of the best lovers around.

Oh, no, thanks.

I don't think I... You know, sweetie, not a week goes by that a man doesn't

leave here with just that much more knowledge for his wife on his wedding

Look, you know, I don't know how that you talked me into this, okay? But what

Marla finds out?

Marla's not going to find out. Who's going to tell her?

Now, look.

No one comes here and does anything that they don't want to do.

And mind you...

No one has respect for marriage more than me, Mrs. Wills.

God rest the late Mr. Wills.

Because if it weren't for that great man, I wouldn't have this grand house.

I meant no disrespect.

None taken.

Now, it would mean more to me if you'd let me buy you a drink.

And, if your heart so desires...

And you'd like the company of Babs here.

Why, that would be just fine, too.

Um, we'd like that just fine.

Good, Babs.

Beautiful

evening,

Miss Will.

That be the smell of jasmine in the air.

Oh, you're such a romantic, Tinker.

It's just the smell of cheap perfume.

Evening, McWills.

Tinker.

Well, hello, Jack.

I guess I don't have to ask what brings you here tonight.

Jenny's not busy, is she?

Oh, she'll be along presently, I'm sure.

Did she mention to you... Your intention?

Why, yeah, she did mention something about your plan.

I take real good care of her.

If she wants to go, that's her choice.

But I think you know my feelings on the matter.

I know you don't care for me much.

No, no, no, that's not true.

Every night, like clockwork, 9 .30 arrives, and you're here.

Why, you're one of the best customers I've ever had.

Well, when I'm not with her, I pine for her something fierce.

What does bother me, and you pardon me speaking frankly, is how you

came by the money.

Jenny tells me that you don't really have a regular job or anything like

My uncle, rich uncle, recently died.

I'm his shoes now.

Isn't he, Jeff?

Boy, is that bad.

So do half the other men in the county.

This was very sweet of you, Jack.

Same as usual.

Nice and slow.

What, here?

In the kitchen?

Why not?

It'll make it a little different.

I mean, you've been coming here for three, four times a week for a

long time.

I wouldn't want you to get bored.

Oh, yes.

It is.

Come in, come in.

Very pleased you decided to come.

We always like to meet new friends here.

Now, what can I interest you two in today?

Well, my name is Ted.

This is my wife, Ruth.

And as you might have guessed, we have a little problem achieving...

What I mean to say is we've been to quite a few doctors, and the last one

recommended your establishment.

Sweetheart, are you okay?

Is everything all right?

Yes, just please forgive me. I'm just so nervous.

That's quite all right. I totally understand.

Please, make yourself comfortable. Have a drink.

I'll get everything ready for you, and I'll be with you in a minute.

Isn't that Theodore Boskowitz?

Yeah, I heard he's really wealthy.

You know, I hear he makes more money during his sneeze than Mrs. Willis makes

New Year's Eve.

Well, I heard he just got married.

You think that's his new bride?

It can't be. She's too timid. And after the kind of life he's led, he wouldn't

be with any woman who couldn't satisfy him.

um

I've never been with a woman like you.

Oh, come on, Jack.

I'm the only woman you've ever been with.

Am I right?

What's the difference?

You're the only one I want.

So will you?

Marry you?

Of course I will.

But Mrs.

Wills wants us to think about how we're going to get by.

Jenny, I have money.

Enough for me for an hour.

Then what?

I'll get it.

Well, when you do, I'll go with you.

Of course, I promise.

Now I have to go wash up and I'll see you out there in a while.

Thanks.

He's known this... Listen to me, listen to this. He's known this Dizzy Dane for

like a week, and now he wants to marry her. You believe this?

Look, I know all I need to know, okay? I love her, and that's that.

Oh, that's so sweet.

Can I be the first one to give you a wedding gift?

I don't know.

Hey, hey, how can you be so just and courteous? Come on, come on.

Well, it's like... No.

Come on, man.

at this you don't know what you're missing yeah well i you know thanks but

thanks okay i don't want to be untrue to marla come on man give it a try you

know i really can't take much more of this look

we made a deal you want me to be your best man then you're gonna spend the

here well then hurry up okay what in russia to see yeah and i'm gonna wait

over here

Stubborn bastard.

Oh, oh yes, come in, come in.

You sit right next to me, dear, right here.

Now, what could be so terribly difficult about lovemaking for

you two nice people?

I don't know, really.

You see, Mrs. Wells, I'm very much in love with my new wife.

But it seems that we have a little trouble reaching, um... You know,

getting to that point.

It's called an orgasm, dear.

And if that's all it is, we're not going to have any problem at all.

It's going to be like riding a bicycle.

Honey, you'll be reaching it sooner than you think.

It's going to be fabulous.

Really, it will.

Oh, man.

Good morning.

Oh, yes, yes.

All right.

Thank you.

Wow

Yeah.

You called, Mrs. Wells?

Yes, Lily.

This is Ruth, and this is Ted.

Very pleased to meet you. Now, Lily is going to take you through some wonderful

motions of intimacy that I'm sure you'll find quite pleasurable.

Now.

Lily?

You've nothing to be afraid of, honey.

Sex is wonderful because it releases all the inhibitions, the feelings inside

you.

I'm sure you have desires in you.

Don't be afraid.

Oh no.

Yay.

Show me

how

you would suck a man's cock.

You can take the whole thing.

Take the whole thing right down.

Oh.

Is this how your husband does it?

He doesn't do it.

Well, that's going to change tonight.

I'm going to watch this.

I'm sorry.

No.

uh um

I'm gonna show you something else.

I'm gonna teach you what to do with this.

Bye.

I want you to eat Lily's pussy.

Lily, sit down on the couch.

uh hmm

Uh huh.

Uh huh.

Oh yeah.

Oh, yeah. Oh,

yeah.

You go now?

You know, buddy, you got a lot to learn about having fun.

And hey, if you want to go ahead and marry somebody that you hardly even

well, then that's your business.

All right, well, thanks a lot.

Now, you know, it's my job as your best man to make sure you have a good time on

your last night of freedom.

Okay, so what do you got in mind? Oh, you're going to give in a little. Well,

it's about fucking time.

It's a blindfold.

Put it on.

We made a deal. A deal's a deal. Come on. Put it on.

Okay. Tell you what. If it'll get us out of here any time sooner, then you got

it. Okay?

Now what?

Let's go.

There's two powder rooms on each floor.

Why don't you just wait at the end of the hall?

Okay.

Thanks for everything, Lily.

For everything?

Thank you.

What's that?

Nothing.

Come on, we're needed upstairs.

Go down, go down. We'll make it there. Go ahead, straight.

Go, go, go!

Come on, man. What now?

Sorry. Sorry. What the hell? Get over here.

All right.

Ready? Stand there.

Stay right there.

Now, are you ready?

Take a deep breath.

You're going to learn how to swim.

Go get a man overboard.

Oh, shit. Oh,

shit. Well shit, how many of you are there?

Love to get the job done, sailor boy.

Times three.

Yeah. Yeah.

Oh.

Oh, really?

Oh.

Oh yeah.

I must be crazy to want to get married.

You know, Tinker, you should be playing in a real club.

You're that good.

Well, I'd be just fine right here, Miss.

Like no one's loved you Sooner or later you're

gonna be mine And no one

can love you the way I do

I'll never stop until you're mine

gonna kiss you like no one kissed you

you'll be my man the rest of my life

Like no one loved you.

I'll kiss and I'll tease and make love all through the night.

And no...

I'll never stop until you're mine.

Mrs. Wells, I'll tell you how much I appreciate what you did for me and my

Very commendable thing you do.

You really brought out the woman in her.

Well, thank you, darling.

I have a feeling that things are just going to get better and better for you

two.

Have a good evening.

See you at the races.

So, what are you going to go through with this marriage or not?

Hell no. Shit, putting that blindfold on made me see the light.

Thanks.

Well, you asked me to be your best man. I figured it was for a reason.

What do you say we go for one more?

Cam, the bar is closed.

I don't mean that kind.

Sure got a lot of energy, don't you?

Well, I have to give you guys something to think about for all those long months

at sea.

Yes, you do, don't you?

That's my chance.

Hmm.

I think she wants to cuddle.

Come on.

Come on.

Come

on

my face, yeah.

You boys had yourself just a good old time.

Well, I can't remember having such a good time.

Well, then, it's time to settle up.

And if it's ever going to do it, do it at the front door.

Nope, that's a man for the rescue.

Come on, I'll take care of it.

Jenny?

Jenny, you're leaving?

It's time for me to go, Miss Wills.

Now, hold on. A girl like you, you're not used to poverty.

What are you going to do without any money?

Well, we'll get by.

Some things are just more important than money.

Okay.

Well, I'm going to miss you, girl.

Better take care of her.

I will.

I'll have you, honey. You ain't going nowhere.

Oh, hell no.

Tinker? Damn.

What a night.

Now, there was some hard times for everybody.

But now I'm in for a brief, shiny moment.

Miss Will's house could change people's lives.

As you know, I've seen it happen at least once.

At least once every night I was there.