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When I was 15

and my family came to the island for the summer,

there weren't nearly as many houses or people

as there are now.

The geography of the island

and the singularity of the sea

were far more noticeable then.

If a guy wasn't to die of loneliness,

his family made certain

that other families from his neighborhood

contributed other kids to the island.

Look out, Hermie! - Is he playing?

Look out.

Present with me in the summer of '42

were Oscy, my best friend,

and Benjie,

my next-to-best friend.

We called ourselves

The Terrible Trio.

And that house up there...

that was her house.

And nothing from that first day I saw her

and no one that has happened to me since

has ever been as frightening

and as confusing.

For no person I've ever known

has ever done more

to make me feel more sure,

more insecure...

more important...

and less significant.

He's gonna take her right into that bedroom.

Better put the wood down first.

Ahh... funny.

Hey, come on!

Oscy, for christ's sakes!

Hey, come on, Hermie! Will you move your ass?

Give it back, Oscy!

Ha ha ha!

Oh, no!

Ha ha ha!

Boy, I'd like to feel every one of those girls.

You know, I should have tripped on them.

They'd never know I was getting a feel.

That's not the way to do it.

So, what's the way to do it?

You have to say things.

Alright. So I'll say, "Excuse me."

You know what I mean.

You just can't go to a girl and fall on her.

It isn't done.

Why not?

I did it with Gladys Potter.

She was only 12. What did she know?

I don't know.

Didn't seem to mind, though.

Well, she was surprised.

So was I. Nothing to feel.

Hey, come on, Benjie. Stop dragging.

I don't know what's gonna become of him.

He has no emotions.

He's just confused.

Yeah.

Yeah, so am I.

I've been waking up lately in the middle of the night.

A lot.

Yeah, that's ok.

I do, too.

You do?

Yeah.

Yeah, but...

I wake up feeling crazy...

And thinking about Vera Miller.

So what?

So I hate Vera Miller.

Jesus!

You think I'm in love with her?

Gee, I don't know.

God, I hope I'm not in love with her.

I hate her.

Well, what kind of thoughts do you have about her?

I forget.

Then how can I help you?

Who the hell is asking for help?

What are you talking about?

Nothing you'd understand.

Ah, screw you!

That's your whole problem, Benjie.

You're only interested in screwing me.

Try screwing a girl.

Ok!

"Ok," he says.

You wouldn't know the first thing to do.

Would so!

Ok, what's the first thing you do?

You feel them!

Wrong! You kiss them.

We didn't kiss Gladys Potter!

We weren't in love with Gladys Potter.

When you're in love with a girl, you're supposed to kiss het first.

Ain't that right Hermie?

It's polite.

It's not required.

It's required, you ninny.

It is not.

How do you know?

Because I found a book.

If my mother knew I took that book

It doesn't belong to me.

It doesn't belong to my mother.

It belongs to the house.

If you get fingerprints on those pages,

It's your funeral.

My mother's gonna miss that book.

It's the biggest on the shelf.

Books fell as I pulled it out.

Hold it. Hurry up!

Kill me, I don't read as fast as you.

Ok, turn.

Jesus! Do you believe all this stuff?

Yeah. It's a medical journal.

Why should they lie?

How do they take pictures like that?

They must have special cameras.

What drugstores would develop them?

If we took them in, we'd be in reform school.

I guess they developed them themselves.

Yeah. I guess that's what they do.

Let me look. - You'll foam at the mouth.

It's my book! - Let him look.

There! They're doing it!

I don't believe it!

You'd better.

One day your turn is gonna come.

And you better know what to do.

My parents never did that!

Never! - Why not?

Because it's stupid.

I hate to break the news, but that's how it's done.

Stop pushing me around.

It could be dangerous.

It looks dumb in the pictures,

When two people are in love, it is supposed be very pleasant.

How do you know? You've never done it.

It's right here in the book!

In black and white and color.

That's why people kiss first...

Just to get to know each other.

Then they're in love.

Then they make... - Foreplay! It's called foreplay.

Everyone takes off their clothes, and they play foreplay.

Then he does this,

And she does this, and he does this,

And before you know it, they're screwing!

What could be simpler than that?

Listen. Before I saw these pictures, I didn't think it was possible either.

But these are pictures, Benjie, pictures!

These aren't drawings. I've seen them.

These are pictures!

In emergency, it could mount, oh...

.350-Caliber jobs,

Probably handle about...

A dozen or so depth charges.

Ah, it'd sink if it hit a fish.

Stripped down, it could do 30, 40 knots.

Yeah, 30 or 40 knots!

30 or 40 knots! Straight down!

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah, yeah.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,

9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16...

22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 27.

1, 2, 3, 4,

5, 6, 7, 8,

9, 10, 11, 12...

18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,

24, 25, 26, 27,

28, 29, 30...

35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40...

44, 45, 46, 47...

51, 52, 53...

I wish somebody would invade this dopey island!

I'm going mad!

Mad.

Hey.

Hey, Oscy, it's that lady again.

Hermie, you're not gonna go into another deathlike trance again, are you?

I'd swear, Hermie. I don't know what's come over you.

That's a very old person over there.

I don't see the attraction.

Maybe it's her mind.

Maybe their minds meet and say hello.

Why don't you go say hello to her mind?

Go on, go say hello.

Cut it out.

If she's the love of you're life, go say hello to her.

We wanna see you go say hello.

Maybe you're a hotshot lover we don't know about.

Cut it out.

Knock it off!

Go say hello to her.

Come on, go say hello!

Yeah! Go say hello!

We wana see you go say hello.

Go say hello to her!

Hey, lady in the pink suit!

It's Hermie the rape artist!

It's Jack the Ripper!

It's Herman the German!

Nazi spy! It's a sex fiend!

It's Hermie the rape artist!

Come on.

Uhh!

Ah!

God damn!

Oscy, I'll...

Hey, come on, Herm-Herm-

Hermie! Come on.

We were only kidding!

It was a joke!

Look out, Oscy! Look out!

Knock it off, Hermie!

Knock it off!

Cut it out!

I'm gonna let you go, ok?

I'm gonna let you go.

Ok.

Ah!

God damn it, Hermie!

You're really crazy! You know that?

Crazy!

Jesus!

That's enough, God damn it!

Son of a bitch!

Oh, Jesus.

Jesus, Oscy! You killed him.

Aah! Shit!

Hey, leave him alone, Benjie.

Leave him alone! - Aah!

The son of a bitch threw sand in my face.

Oh, God damn it! I mean...

We'll see you later, Hermie.

Bastards.

Hermie, where are you going?

The planet Mongo.

It's not even 8:00.

I can't do anything about that!

What did you have for breakfast?

An elephant.

Bring me back a newspaper.

Ok!

And Time Magazine for your father.

Jesus.

Ow!

Oh!

May I offer some assistance?

Oh, yes, you may.

I really didn't expect to buy so much.

I should have brought my wagon.

Yeah, you should have brought your wagon.

Yes.

What you really need is a wagon.

I think you're right.

I can take one.

No, it's ok.

If we both take some, we can manage.

I'll happily pay you.

I wouldn't think of it.

My house is a pretty long walk.

I know where it is. - You do?

Yeah. It's that way.

Are you sure it's ok?

Yeah, it's ok.

Won't you let me take one?

No. Oh, no.

Do you live on the island?

In the summer.

With your family?

Yeah. But they don't bother me.

I pretty much go my own way.

Aren't they pretty?

Oh, yeah. Yeah.

I couldn't resist.

I got a 12-Page letter today.

Oh? That's nice.

It sure is.

Hey, Hermie!

Somebody called you.

Not me.

Is your name Hermie?

Yeah.

Well, somebody back there called you.

No, not me.

Well, he called Hermie.

Well, Hermie's a pretty common name.

Oh.

This is it.

I can go further.

Oh, there's really no need.

Ok.

Oh, can you bring them in?

Sure.

Hold on.

Got it.

In there, in the kitchen.

Ok.

You can put them on the table.

Whoops.

They should make these bags stronger.

I think you're right.

Please let me give you some money.

I wouldn't think of it.

How can I repay you?

It's ok, really.

I'm going to have coffee.

Would you like some?

Sure.

Great. Sit down.

Ooh, these are marvelous doughnuts.

Help yourself.

Coffee will be ready in a few minutes.

You drink coffee, don't you?

I consume a couple of cups a day.

Well, I have milk. - Oh, no. I take it black.

Are you in high school?

I'm a sophomore.

I thought you were older.

Next year I'll be a junior, and so on.

Don't be in a hurry.

You may end up in the army before you know it

I'm prepared to go.

I'm taking preflight courses in high school.

I guess I'll get my wings.

Maybe I can team up with my brother.

He's a paratrooper.

Maybe I can drop him out.

So your brother's a paratrooper.

Yeah.

Mostly I have a sister in high school.

Coffee's ready.

I hope it's alright. It's from this morning.

It looks fine.

I have a little bit of sugar. Would you like some?

Oh, no, thanks. I'll take it black.

I forgot to tell you, it's awfully hot.

Are you alright? Have some milk.

Do you think I can have a glass of ice water?

I'll put ice in your coffee. You could have ice coffee.

Sure. Great. - I'm sorry.

Are you alright?

It's ok.

I'm really sorry.

Do you have many friends on the island?

Yeah, two.

But they're... immature. You know.

What do you do to keep yourself busy?

Well, I lean toward basketball,

but there's a lot to be said for baseball.

At least, in baseball you don't get round-shouldered from dribbling.

No, that's true.

Mmm.

Do you like music?

Yeah. Yeah, I'm quite musical.

Oh, do you play an instrument?

Yeah. I sing.

I think a voice is like an instrument.

I do, too.

And then for a change, you can always whistle.

I can see that.

Mmm.

You like those. - They're good.

I think I'll be going.

Do you have to go?

Yes. I really think I should. - Oh, wait.

Here, take the rest of the doughnuts.

It's the least I can do.

Thank you very much. - No, I thank you.

You're welcome. It was a privilege.

Next time, I'll be sure to take my wagon.

Yeah, I think you should. You could get a hernia.

Goodbye, Hermie, and thanks again.

Goodbye. You're welcome.

Perhaps I'll see you again sometime.

It would be a privilege.

Goodbye.

Bye.

Hernia! Jesus!

Hermie! - Hey!

Hey, Hermie!

Wait a minute!

Hermie, hold on.

Hi.

You were in there a long time.

Could have been out in 10 seconds.

What happened? - We had drinks.

You're kidding! He had drinks. - Big deal.

She let you get funny? - Oh, you're a dope.

An older woman like that? What's a little feel to her?

She let you have a feel of her?

She gave me some doughnuts.

Probably stinks from perfume.

Grow up.

What happened in there all that time?

I wasn't aware of the time.

It flew quickly.

I'd like to give her a feel.

I thought you were mature, Oscy.

It's really mature to feel girls.

My brother does it all the time

Then how come he's a dentist?

Hey, don't get to be such a big shot, all of a sudden.

And don't try to tell us something went on with you and that lady.

I ain't trying to tell you anything.

Which is the same as telling us a lot went on.

Screw you.

I ain't saying something happened if nothing happened.

Nothing happened.

Now that makes you believe something happened,

I'm sorry for you because nothing happened.

Jesus! I even know her name.

You expect us to believe that?

I don't care what you believe.

I'm going home.

My father's waiting for his Time Magazine.

Going home?

Yeah, going home.

I got a few things to think over.

I'm going home.

What are you gonna do later?

Kill myself.

No, after that.

I don't know, Oscy. I don't know!

Hernia! Jesus!

Good evening.

Fine night for an evening of movies.

Are you old enough to be up this late?

I have two charming friends.

You have ice cream on your face.

Ah, that perfume. I grow dizzy.

My friends and I would like you three ladies to join us in the movies.

Dutch treat, I suppose.

Yeah, but we'll spring for refreshments.

Where are they?

It's those two rascals there.

Where? - Over there.

Smile. Look older.

Here, come on.

They're coming this way.

Oscy. - Don't panic.

I'm sweating.

Don't sweat.

This is Hermie and Benjie,

And this is Miriam.

This is Aggie, and this is Gloria.

Hermie, you're with Aggie, because you're both intellectual.

Benjie, you're with Gloria... because.

I have to go home.

If Gloria doesn't go, we don't go. - Benjie.

It's not important that I go. - Don't be silly.

Not being silly. I don't wanna go.

Well, then we won't go. - Go without her.

She's our friend. We stick together.

Go without me.

She wants us to go without her. - She doesn't.

She does. - She does not.

She left. Let's get in line.

The night's still young. I don't wanna miss the cartoon.

Hello. - Hi.

Then we each want a 15-cent candy.

Yeah, sure, ok.

15 cents.

Yeah, yeah.

Hey, that's the last time I ever do anything for Benjie.

He's too young. It's beyond him.

He almost screwed up the whole arrangement.

I got bad news. - What?

You have to lend me a dime.

Here's a nickel. - Hold on, I got some pennies.

Hey, catch the boobs on Miriam.

You catch them.

If she throws them, I'll catch them. I'll be ready.

If those boobs come at me, I'll be there to catch em.

Oh, Hermie, hi. - Hi, there.

You're going to the movies? - Yeah.

That's nice. Good to see you.

Hey, she really knows you.

Jesus, this is embarrassing.

What? - Her seeing me with that.

Hermie, excuse me. Do you think you could come by my house Thursday afternoon?

I have some heavy things to move, and I think I'll need some help.

Sure. Ok. - Great.

Maybe Thursday morning would be better.

About 10:00? Is that all right?

Sure. We'll have coffee.

Oh yes. You like it black, right?

Yeah, right.

See you Thursday. Enjoy the picture.

Hey, you're in. - Shut up.

You're in boy. I can't believe it.

She's mad about you.

Coffee at 10:00. Shit. - Will you shut up?

I'm excited. I'm squeezing the crap out of Miriam as soon the lights go out.

You're really something. You can't even wait untill the cartoon is over.

I can't wait. I can't wait.

Silly name, isn't it?

My father named me after a professor he was fond of.

I was J.D. In college. My wife calls me J. Duveaux.

But I'm Jerry to my friends.

Now, won't you tell me who you are?

My name is Vale, V-A-L-E.

On the passenger list, it will be C. Vale, Boston. - Stop it.

Are you one of the Vales of Boston? - One of the lesser ones.

Which one? Is it miss or mrs.?

It's aunt. Every family has one, you know.

But aunt what?

My name is Charlotte Vale.

Miss Charlotte Vale.

It was like a miracle happening,

Like having your child.

Stop it! - Alright, alright.

I even allowed myself to indulge in the fantasy that both of us loving her...

would be doing what was best for her together,

would make her seem actually like our child, after a while.

I see no such fantasy has occurred to you.

Again, I've been just a big sentimental fool.

It's a tendency I have.

Wait a minute.

I was afraid you were keeping Tina out of pity,

but there was no pity in your ridicule of me just now.

Now, I know you still love me.

And, it won't die, what's between us.

Do what you will: Ignore it, neglect it, starve it.

Stop it! - Both of us together.

Please let me go.

Oh, Charlotte.

Please let me go.

Jerry...

Dr. Jackworth knows about us.

When he said I could take Tina, he said, "you're on probation."

Do you know what that means?

It means that I'm on probation because of you and me.

He allowed this visit as a test.

If I can't stand such tests,

I'll lose Tina, and we'll lose each other.

Jerry, please help me.

Shall we just have a cigarette on it?

Yes.

May I sometimes come here?

Whenever you like.

It's your home, too.

The people here love you.

I look at you and Tina

And see everything peace and contentment.

Of course. And just think it won't be for this time only.

That is, if you'll help me keep what we have.

We'll both try hard to protect that little strip of territory that's ours.

We can talk about your child. - Our child.

Thank you.

And will you be happy, Charlotte?

Oh, Jerry, don't let's ask for the moon.

We have the stars.

Where do you live?

That's not the point.

Let's go to the beach and watch the surf roll in.

No, we really have to go. - Ah, come on.

No. Maybe, we'll see on the beach tomorrow?

Will you be on the beach tomorrow? - I won't be on a mountain.

Then we'll see you.

Bye.

Yeah, bye.

Come on.

How'd you make out? - Pretty good.

What did you do? - I held her breast.

You didn't! - For almost 11 minutes.

Fantastic!

11 full minutes.

You timed it.

Yeah.

The longest I ever got, was eight minutes with Lila Harrison.

So you broke your record. - By three minutes.

What did it feel like?

What do you mean, what it feel like? It felt like a breast.

Didn't it feel like an arm?

An arm? No, it felt like a breast.

Come on, I'll bet it felt like an arm.

Why the hell should it feel like an arm?

Because it was an arm.

What's the matter with you, asking?

You were feeling her arm.

I was lucky. That's what I was trying to tell you.

You were squeezing an arm for 11 minutes, you schmuck!

So the eight-Minute record with Lila Harrison still stands.

God damn it, you're lying.

I wouldn't lie about an arm, Hermie.

An arm.

Jesus, I was passing out, and it was an arm.

Yeah... a very lovely arm.

You're a son of a bitch! - What?

Son of a bitch! Why did you tell me?

Why didn't you let me go on thinking it was a breast?

I thought you should know the truth.

I thought you should know. So you wouldn't make a mistake like that again.

You just wanted to ruin my memory of it, you son of a bitch.

Hell! What do I care, if you spend your whole life squeezing arms?

I just thought, you ought to face reality...

Especially if you're putting a clock on it and going for records.

I guess you're right.

Oh, God! How can I ever face her again?

Make sure she's wearing long sleeves.

Ha ha ha! An arm.

An 11-minute arm.

Ha ha! An arm. Oh, God.

Lila Harrison, your record is safe!

Lila Harrison. Oh, Jesus!

"Nothing is too heavy when love is in the air."

"Laughter becomes you."

"Coffee is exquisite."

Exquisite?

Is that you, Hermie? - It is I.

Come on in. The door is open.

I'll be out in a minute.

Why don't you sit down?

I certainly will...

I shall.

Well...

Hi.

Hi.

We'll have the coffee later, alright?

Yeah.

Ok.

Your coffee's exquisite.

Thank you.

I hope it wasn't an inconvenience for you to come by like this.

No, it's ok.

What's up there?

Dust.

Oh. May I see?

Sure.

Oh, there's lots of room. We shouldn't have any trouble.

Right. There's lots of dust up there.

Laughter becomes you.

I guess the best thing for me to do, is to hand you the boxes, one at a time.

Don't you think?

Yeah, ok.

How are you doing?

Fine.

Hermie, what's wrong? Are you alright?

Yeah.

Well, your leg is shaking.

I don't think your ladder is too good.

Do you want me to hold it?

I think you better hand me another box.

Oh.

Just two more.

That's it. Come on down.

Good job.

Yeah.

This time you really must let me give you some money.

No, I couldn't take any money.

But you have to. I couldn't possibly have gotten those boxes up there myself.

It's ok. I like you.

That's very sweet of you, Hermie.

I like you, too.

I mean, I don't like many people.

Hermie!

Hey, Hermie!

Come on!

Come on, will you? Hurry up.

Get up here. Come on.

What happened? - Ah, nothing.

What went on in there all that time?

Nothing. - Come on, try to remember. What happened?

Well, the way it went,

We went in and chatted.

Yeah.

Then I put the boxes in the attic.

Then she kissed me. - Kissed you?

Yeah. Right here.

See any lipstick?

Jesus, he's right. Lipstick!

No. That's blood. It's a mosquito bite.

No, that's lipstick. That's definitely lipstick.

Oscy, I like her kissing me, not you.

It's blood. She's a God damn vampire.

As I left, I'm sure she asked me to come back. Anytime.

You know, Hermie, I really think you struck gold. I really do.

Benjie, we gonna need the book again.

You gonna trust... - You drooled all over it last time.

I don't wanna get blamed for any warped pages.

My glasses for the book.

You'll have fun identifying enemy aircraft over the island.

You'll be a hero.

Come on. Nothing flies over this island except birds.

Maybe they're enemies. - Jesus Christ. No go.

It's a fair swap.

What's more, you can have the glasses for two days.

And what's more, if you don't, I'll break your nose.

Come on. Come on, Hermie!

In the name of America, I award you these glasses.

Hey, Benjie, come on.

Hurry up, hurry up. Benjie, come on.

Come on, hurry up.

Wait.

Shh.

Come on.

And now backstage wife,

The beloved story of Mary Noble,

Now Mary Noble, war wife,

As her husband Larry, a former broadway star,

is now lieutenant Noble...

Ok, come on. Shh.

Somewhere in the south pacific.

You'll recall that when we last heard from Larry...

Were stranded on an enemy infested island

After their rubber boat had been wrecked...

Come on.

Mrs. Larson didn't.

She didn't, but now she does.

Now she does use Duz.

Mrs. Larson knows...

Duz does everything in her wash.

She's convinced this new kind of soap is best...

It even improved her disposition.

She used to be a regular...

Watch that step!

Ok, ok.

You wouldn't dirty up so many towels

If you had to wash them.

And she'd tell her daughter.

I know your rayon undies don't look bright anymore...

Come on, come on.

But then mrs. Larson discovered Duz...

Hermie, I just cleaned in there.

God damn it.

Where's the paper? - It's in the drawer.

Where's the carbon paper?

In there.

What are you doing?

I'm making two copies, one for me and one for you.

Keep it with you and learn it.

What for?

You can't call on your lady with a book.

So I'm condensing it. Point by point.

Just stay close to this. You'll do ok.

Oscy, I'm troubled.

I think I have a deep feeling for her.

So what?

I don't want just to lay her. I respect her.

There's something you have to understand.

It's alright to respect a lady,

but she's not gonna respect you, if you don't try to lay her.

I don't believe that.

It's true. My brother told me.

That's the way ladies are.

They want you to try, even if they don't let you.

Because even though they don't let you, they want you to.

I think I understand.

Good. Then you can start memorizing.

This is crazy. - What?

Point 3.

What's crazy about it?

I've never heard of the word.

Latin. The original guys were Latins.

I wouldn't know how to pronounce it.

Don't pronounce it, you just do it.

I don't even know where it is.

What the hell is this in number 4?

That's Latin, too. It's all in Latin, Hermie.

Oh yeah? Why may just have to ask where some of these things are?

They're all approximately in the same place.

"Seek and ye shall find."

Besides, she's supposed to be helping you out.

I hope so, because I'm gonna need all the help I can get.

Point 6, Hermie... Very important.

Foreplay.

Right. That word keeps cropping up.

I still don't know what I'm supposed to do.

What do I say? "How about a little foreplay?"

I told you. You don't have to say a word. - Oh, yeah?

Point 2 definitely states that we are supposed to converse.

When you get to point 6, there's no more talking,

just moaning and sighing.

Just moan and sigh.

Well, she'll think I'm sick.

She'll be moaning and sighing, too.

It's gonna get pretty noisy.

I got news on Miriam today.

One of the lifeguards told me.

Once she gets started, she's supposed to really be something.

I'm home, Hermie. - Ok.

If I follow these 12 points, she just might have a kid.

I can't afford a kid at this stage of my life. So the whole thing's off.

Hermie, you are really dumb.

I may be dumb, but I won't be a father.

Two wrongs, don't make a right.

Use protection. Use a rubber.

Haven't you ever heard of a rubber?

Of course I have.

All right, so that's what you'll use.

I have mine.

When my brother went into the service, he willed it to me.

I've been carrying it around with me ever since.

It's my lucky charm.

How much do you want for it? - Hey, it's from my brother.

It's a family heirloom.

You have to get your own. Go to the drugstore.

I'm not gonna risk it. I happen to be underage.

Also, for your information, women shop in drugstores.

So where do you wanna get them? A sporting goods store?

If you were a really good friend, you'd lend me yours.

What?

I'll return it.

I'm beginning to think maybe you're a homo.

Swell, Oscy. Thanks a lot.

No, I mean, you don't know anything.

A rubber is to be used once, and only once, and only by one party.

Not even best friends can go halfsies on a rubber.

Just forget the whole damn thing.

I'm doing this for you.

I'm doing this out of friendship because... well, your time has come.

Yeah? Just forget it!

I can't. It's all arranged.

What's arranged?

The marshmallow roast on the beach tonight.

Me and Miriam, and you and Aggie.

Don't try to get out of it. It's all set.

Here are your instructions.

I'm not interested in Aggie.

You're not ready for the older lady.

I have to sharpen you up on someone else.

Aggie is all I got.

Oscy, you're really crazy.

Yeah, I'm crazy mad! Wow! - Shh.

Sorry. Hey, listen.

I'm not asking you to go all the way to point 12.

Cause I don't believe in miracles.

I'll be happy if you get to point 2.

All I want you to do is give it a try.

Forget it. I'm not sticking my neck out for Aggie.

Listen, tomorrow morning you'll thank me.

So tonight, I'll bring the marshmallows,

and you bring a rubber.

Hey, go on.

Alright.

Well, go on. Come on.

Get in there.

Go on, Hermie.

Anything else?

Oh, yes. A bottle of Cod liver oil.

Oh, ma.

Shut up. It's good for you.

$2.18. Thank you. Come again.

Move. - Alright, alright.

Move already.

Can I help you?

No, no. Just looking.

Did you get them?

Not yet. - Well, go get them.

There's a lady in there. - Oh.

Ok, get going. - Ok.

Go on. - Right.

Go!

Go on!

Yes?

It's me, the same guy as before.

I just stepped outside for some air.

Just what is it you're looking for?

Maybe I can help you.

I'll know when I find it.

Maybe if you tell me what it is.

I'll tell you. I just remembered.

Well?

A strawberry ice cream cone.

Alright. Come with me.

One dip or two?

Better make it a triple.

Alright.

That'll be 10 cents.

There's something else I need.

I just remembered.

Well, what is it?

Sprinkles.

Alright.

Sprinkles.

Here you go.

Thanks a lot.

That will cost you 12 cents.

Is there something else?

Well, I hate to bother you,

but, uh...

Speak up, son.

How about a napkin?

Alright.

Anything else?

How about some rubbers?

Pardon?

I understand that you carry them.

Carry what?

Oh, come on. You know what.

Contraceptives.

Yeah! Right!

And you wanna buy some.

Yeah.

What for?

Come on. You know what for.

Alright.

What brand?

Brand? - Brand and style.

The usual.

There's a number to choose from.

Do you have to flash them around?

Which is your usual?

The blue ones.

How many would you like?

Three dozen.

You're planning a big night?

Just the usual.

That will be $12.

$12? - And 12 cents for the ice cream.

How much just for a dozen?

$4.00.

And how many for $1.00?

Three.

I'll take two.

They come three to a package.

Can I just owe you for the ice cream cone, then?

Alright now, son.

Fun is fun, but how old are you?

16.

How old?

On my next birthday.

What are you planning to do with these?

They're for my brother. He's older.

Why can't he come in and get them for himself?

Well, he's sick.

Then what does he need them for?

For when he's feeling better.

He's a ranger. - Oh.

Do you know what these are used for?

Sure. You fill them up with water, and then you throw them off the roof.

I just want to make sure you knew what they are for.

Of course, I know.

My brother wouldn't send me and to buy them without telling me what they are for.

We'll call it $1.00 even, including the ice cream.

Ok!

Thank you!

Hi, Hermie.

Hi, Aggie.

I had a very nice time at the movie.

I'm sorry if I was rough on your arm.

That's alright.

Is it healing well?

It's ok, really.

I'm looking forward to tonight.

Oscy's outside. He's bringing the marshmallows.

Yeah. I saw him. What are you bringing?

I'll... I'll see you later, Aggie, ok?

Tonight. Bye. - Bye.

Can I toast you another tasty marshmallow?

If you like, but shouldn't we save a few for Oscy and Miriam?

We may never see them again.

They seem to be getting along very well.

Yes. They're very friendly.

Hermie!

Hermie!

Psst! Hermie!

Would you excuse me for a moment, please? - Sure.

Thank you.

Let me see your notes.

Mine are all sweaty.

Come on. Now come on. Fork over.

What number are you up to? - 6.

6! 6 is foreplay! You're up to 6?

Yeah. That crazy Miriam, she's up to 9!

You're kidding!

No, I'm not kidding. She's ruining my timing.

Mm-Hmm.

Jesus christ!

How are you doing with Aggie?

Well, we're up to the marshmallows... - No time. I got to go.

That was Oscy.

Yes.

Feel like another marshmallow? - What's that paper?

This?

Uh, it's a map.

A buried treasure.

Yeah. Yeah, I think so.

Can I see it?

Why don't you just have another marshmallow?

Alright.

Hermie!

Hermie!

Would you excuse me again?

Yes.

You're very kind.

What? - Give me a rubber.

What happened to your heirloom? - It was spoiled.

I guess they don't keep.

Come on. For pete's sake!

Come on. It's cold.

Don't you even say thank you?

Thank you, Hermie.

Why did Miriam say thank you?

Because she's a lady.

Oh, I see.

See what?

Pardon?

You said you saw. What did you see?

Oh, actually nothing.

Then don't say you see, when you don't. Ok?

Ok.

Psst!

I need a rubber.

I need a breather.

I also need another rubber.

Did you get to point 12 yet?

12?

Hermie, we're so far past 12.

But that's as far as the book goes.

What's after 12?

Well... there's 13...

And 14...

And 15...

Hermie, you have no idea.

And 16...

And 17 and 18.

I think Miriam and I should be getting home now.

Yeah. Ok. I'll take you. Come on.

I think I'd better get Miriam.

Hey, Aggie! Now I don't think so.

Aggie, I'll take you home.

Hi.

Oh, Hermie, hi.

How have you been?

Fine, thank you. And you?

Pretty good. - Good.

Mmm, what a beautiful morning!

Should be a really nice day.

Yeah.

How are the boxes we put away? Any trouble?

No. They're fine. They're still up there.

I think they'll be alright.

I'd ask you to the movies, but it's the same picture.

Like to see it again?

Oh, no. No thanks.

I don't blame you.

Once you know the ending, it kills the thrill.

The tide is coming in.

Yeah, so it is.

Have any other heavy objects you want moved?

Oh, no. None that occur to me.

Well, if you can think of any, feel free.

Alright, I will. Thank you.

Will you be at home tonight?

Pardon?

I thought I might drop by.

I have to be in the neighborhood.

Feel free to drop by.

I'm not saying I can come for sure.

Don't plan on it.

No.

Getting late.

I've got to get to the post office and get these letters off.

I'll run them down for you.

No, thanks. It's tricky postage. Overseas and all.

Thanks anyway.

Hello!

I don't even know your name.

Oh, Dorothy.

I had a cat named Dorothy.

It got hit by a truck.

Bye!

Hi.

You know what?

What?

It's all over.

What?

Me and Miriam.

What happened?

I'm embarrassed to tell you.

Then don't tell me.

You won't believe it.

After last night, I'll believe anything.

No. It's not what you think.

Look, Oscy. I'm in kind of a hurry.

We had an argument this afternoon.

I went over to her house to apologize.

She's got appendicitis.

Took her over to the mainland.

Hope they leave her there.

I hope they don't cut up her boobs.

I don't think the scar goes that far.

She told me she's breaking our date.

The next thing I know, appendicitis.

She goes to extremes.

They loaded her on the speedboat on a stretcher.

Maybe it's all for the better.

How can you say such a dumb thing?

Because I'm not really interested.

Bullshit. You're interested.

You took a long look at us last night.

We knew you were looking.

I only caught a glimpse.

Will you shut up Oscy.

I don't want to hear your dirty details.

You don't want me to tell you?

I don't wanna hear about it.

I was gonna tell you everything.

Don't.

When you want to hear, I won't tell you.

Good.

Something's wrong with you. You're not normal.

Good.

Going to her house? - Screw you.

Got your instructions handy?

It's not gonna be that kind of an evening

You wouldn't understand it, because you're so crass.

Crass? What the hell is crass?

Just leave me alone.

What the hell are you so mad about?

I don't know!

Got your rubbers?

You're a regular comedian.

You know what? I'm sorry I tried to help you.

That makes two of us.

I gave you my binoculars to get you educated.

Your words getting out on you, Hermie. You're a homo.

If you don't cut it out, you're gonna get a fat lip!

Homo!

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Dorothy, it's Hermie,

Hermie from the beach.

Hi, Hermie.

Hi.

I don't look very nice, do I?

I think you do.

I think I don't.

I'm sorry.

Good night, Hermie.

Good night.

Miriam pulled through.

I talked to her mother this morning.

Jesus. They didn't even operate.

They froze her.

I'm relieved about it.

She's through for the summer.

Won't be back on the island again.

My first lay... gone with the wind.

Hey, have you seen Benjie anywhere?

That rat still has my glasses.

Hey, you know, you shouldn't feel so bad,

no matter what happened.

And you don't have to tell me.

But if you wanna tell me, you can.

But you don't have to, unless you want to.

Sometimes life is one big pain in the ass.

Hey, I thought, maybe we'd attack the coast guard station tonight.

You know, give them a scare?

"Dear Hermie, I must go home now.

"I'm sure you'll understand.

"There's much I have to do.

"I won't try and explain what happened last night

"because I know that, in time,

"you'll find a proper way in which to remember it.

"What I will do, is remember you,

"and I pray that you be spared all senseless tragedies.

"I wish you good things, Hermie,

"only good things.

Always, Dorothy."

I was never to see her again,

nor was I ever to learn what became of her.

We were different then.

Kids were different.

It took us longer to understand the things we felt.

Life is made up of small comings and goings

and for everything we take with us,

there is something that we leave behind.

In the summer of '42,

we raided the coast guard station four times.

We saw five movies and had nine days of rain.

Benjie broke his watch, Oscy gave up the harmonica,

and in a very special way

I lost Hermie... forever.