Johnny leaves his boss, knowing
that he must loyally protect Ballin from knowing that Gilda is two-timing
her husband with Gabe Evans: "I take care of everything that belongs to
the boss." Gilda rhetorically asks: "What's his is yours?" An assertive
Gilda rebelliously rejects Johnny's loyal 'protection' of her for Ballin's
sake:
Johnny: I got some news
for you, Gilda. He didn't just buy something. He's in love with ya.
Gilda: Is that so hard to understand?
Johnny: And you're not going to
do anything...
Gilda: I've got some news for
you, Johnny. I'm going to do exactly what I please when I please. I was
true to one man once, and look what happened. I made up my mind then...
Johnny: This isn't about us, it's
about him.
Gilda: Really? You don't say so.
Johnny: And get this straight.
I don't care what you do, but I'm gonna see to it that it looks all right
to him. From now on, you go anywhere you please with anyone you please,
but I'm gonna take you there and I'm gonna pick you up and bring you home.
Get that? Exactly the way I'd take and pick up his laundry.
Gilda: Shame on you, Johnny. Any
psychiatrist would tell you that your thought associations are very revealing.
Johnny: What are you talking about?
Gilda: Any psychiatrist would
tell you that means something, Johnny.
Johnny: Did you hear what I said?
Gilda: Sure, I heard what you
said. You're gonna take me there and pick me up - all to protect Ballin.
Who do ya think you're kidding, Johnny?
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