THIRTEEN GHOSTS - Daily Script
THIRTEEN GHOSTS - Daily Script
THIRTEEN GHOSTS - Daily Script
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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)