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<strong>THIRTEEN</strong> <strong>GHOSTS</strong> - Rev. 10/27/00 32.<br />

29 CONTINUED: 29<br />

BEN<br />

You could say that.<br />

Arthur's attention is now drawn to the rare collection<br />

of books piled up against the walls. We PAN, FOLLOWING<br />

Arthur, discovering a pair of ghost glasses on a shelf.<br />

ARTHUR<br />

This is incredible, Chaucer,<br />

Dickens, Hemingway... these are all<br />

first editions.<br />

Arthur carefully handles the books.<br />

BEN<br />

Your uncle was quite a collector.<br />

Of many things.<br />

Ben removes a folder of papers from his briefcase. Lays<br />

them across the desk. Hands Arthur a pen. Arthur<br />

reluctantly pulls himself away from collection.<br />

BEN<br />

I've highlighted where you're<br />

supposed to sign.<br />

(indicating)<br />

First here --<br />

Arthur takes the pen from him, pauses.<br />

ARTHUR<br />

Look, I didn't want to bring this<br />

up in front of the kids. This<br />

place... it's amazing, and we're<br />

extremely grateful, believe me,<br />

but I don't know how we can<br />

afford it... I'm just a teacher...<br />

and the taxes on it must be...<br />

well, to be honest...<br />

(long beat, almost<br />

to himself)<br />

... a fire took away everything we<br />

had...<br />

BEN<br />

Not to worry, Arthur, your uncle<br />

was a genius with finances. He<br />

took care of everything. Estate<br />

taxes. Inheritance taxes, you name<br />

it. You'll never have to worry<br />

about money ever again.<br />

Arthur takes this in. Scans the documents. Finds<br />

the highlighted area, and is just about to sign, when...<br />

(CONTINUED)

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