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INT. 1184 GRETNA GREEN (PATCHETT'S) - LIBRARY - NIGHT<br />

In a silk robe, the unflappable Pierce Patchett smiles<br />

at Exley. Jack stands alongside.<br />

PATCHETT<br />

I believe the Nite Owl's your area<br />

of expertise, Mr. Exley. I saw<br />

you on television getting your<br />

medal.<br />

(turns to Jack)<br />

And you're that other celebrity<br />

Hollywood policeman, aren't you?<br />

A beat. Exley and Jack don't look like they appreciate<br />

being joked with. Patchett finally sighs.<br />

PATCHETT<br />

I'll tell you what I told Officer<br />

White when he asked me about<br />

Susan's death.<br />

EXLEY<br />

(a look to Jack)<br />

Bud White's been here?<br />

PATCHETT<br />

For the last time. I may suborn<br />

women into illicit activities, but<br />

they're handsomely <strong>com</strong>pensated, I<br />

treat them well and make sure the<br />

men they deal with show them every<br />

due respect.<br />

EXLEY<br />

Is the Veronica Lake look-alike<br />

one of your whores?<br />

PATCHETT<br />

A vulgar term, but yes.<br />

EXLEY<br />

What's her name?<br />

Lynn Bracken.<br />

PATCHETT<br />

EXLEY<br />

Why's she seeing Bud White?<br />

PATCHETT<br />

Why do men and women usually see<br />

each other?<br />

EXLEY<br />

Anything else you want to add<br />

before I talk to her?

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