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act 2 scene 1 (shelby) Flashcards

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the first line after radio.

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But didn’t he scare you by coming by so late?

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It wasn’t that late. About 9:30, I guess.

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Still, somebody knocking on my bedroom window after dark would scare the daylights out of me.

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Not me. Hope springs eternal, I suppose. I was disappointed when I realized it was only my nephew.

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Well, I just think it’s awful of Drew to throw his son out of the house. Parents should never throw their children out of the house.

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Well, that’s it. Are you ready to see the new Shelby Latcherie?

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I…don’t know.

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You’re gonna have to sooner or later. Our world is full of reflective surfaces.

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I can’t believe I’m getting so worked up over something as silly as a haircut.

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You look precious.

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Ok. I’m ready. (look in mirror) Oh gosh…it’s so weird…

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I did what you wanted, didn’t I, honey?

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Yes. I didn’t mean…of course. You did a beautiful job. I’ve never had short hair, that’s all.

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Well, this is what we Cosmo girls call a “rite du passage”.

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I’m sorry. I’m being so ridiculous.

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Remind me never to take these two to see Dark Victory. They’d never survive.

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Enough! I love my hair!

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It’s very adorable. Your mother’s going to loe it.

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Mama’s going to freak out. She just thinks I’m getting a trim. I wasn’t up to a big debate with her this morning. Now! Truvy! Let’s do my nails!

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I don’t even know what to charge for a full day of beauty.

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I want the works. I want to feel completely pampered today. Mama’s gonna want a manicure, too.

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Manicures, saucy new hairdos. What’s going on?

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We’re always up to something…you know that. But I want to get back to this Drew and Belle nonsense. I hope they reconcile with Marshall. Speaking as a parent, they better get their act together. I do not approve of friction between parents and children.

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Then Marshall says, hey folks I’m just kidding. I’m only gay.

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That was his idea of breaking the news gently?

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First with Nancy Beth dethroned from her miss merry Christmas title after that unfortunate motel thing…

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What motel thing? I don’t live here anymore, remember?

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To be the only Miss Merry Christmas caught with her tinsel down around her knees was a very humiliating experience for the Marmillion family.

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How do you feel about Marshall?

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16
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Ok. (Annelle exits)

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Was she praying?

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Yes.

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Why?

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She prays at the drop of a hat these days.

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How long has she been this way?

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She left on Friday a pleasant, well-adjusted young lady and she returned on Tuesday a Christian.

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What does her boyfriend say?

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He says he could deal, with another man in her life, but he has trouble with the father, the son, and the holy ghost.

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Well, I’m pretty religious, but that stuff makes me feel kind of creepy.

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It’s fine jewelry. Its little eyes are rubies, my birthstone.

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Does Marshall have a…uh…you know…friends?

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What’s so funny?

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Miss Clairee was just telling us the true story of track lighting.

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23
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About three weeks. It’s in my foyer and up the stairs. It was my grandson’s idea.

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I haven’t seen him in ages. How is he?

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24
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Steves fine. I brought you all some tomatoes. First of the season. I didn’t expect to see you in town, Shelby

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Well, I’m here.

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25
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Take some tomatoes back home with you. There’s plenty. Boy! Your hair’s short. Looks good!

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Thank you, Miss Ouiser. Jack Jr loves tomatoes…he smears them on the cafe curtains in the kitchen.

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Your mama says you have become an incredible gourmet cook.

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I try. When we first married all Jackson wanted was meat and potatoes and vegetables just the way his mama made them…cooked to mush. But I’ve broken him of that. I even got some pate down him last week. He swore it was dog food. Jack Jr. loved it, though.

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27
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You should get some gloves. your hands look like a couple of T-bone steaks.

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Health is the most important thing. Miss Ouiser. Trust me on this.

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28
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Next Friday Sis Orelle and I are driving up to Monroe and we’d like to take you and Jackson to dinner if we may.

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Uh…I can’t this Friday night. I’m sorry. What’s the occasion?

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29
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That’s the best place to survive the crash.

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Miss Ouiser. Why don’t you go to Monroe with Miss Clairee?

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30
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It’s all the rage.

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A lot of my friends in Monroe have had it done.

31
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Why don’t you have it done, Shelby? You’re so fashion-conscious.

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No. I’m scared to. I might find out that pink is not in my palette and I’m not sure I could live with that.

32
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And I don’t read books because if they’re any good, they’ll be made into a miniseries.

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I’m surprised you and Daddy don’t get along any better thank you do. Miss Ouiser? How’re things with Owen? I try to check up on you, but I haven’t been able to lately.

33
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Shelby? When are you going to bring that baby of yours by?

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Oh! I brought a picture of him. Let me show you!

34
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Has he gained any weight?

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He’s about fifteen pounds now.

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God. He is a tiny thing.

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He only weighed a pound and a half when he was born.

36
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We didn’t know who to worry about the most…you or that baby.

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I certainly wouldn’t recommend having a baby three months premature.

37
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I get upset thinking about it…

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Then let’s don’t. Yep. Jack Jr is a little fighter. And he’s going to wear me out. I wish I knew where he gets all that energy.

38
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They’re supposed to be helping out this decade.

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He helps, I guess. Mama doesn’t think he does. But he does. Sometimes. When he thinks about it. Which isn’t often. Most of the time he doesn’t do a damn thing. And every weekend he’s off hunting.

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But…Jackson certainly is a good provider.

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Yes. That’s true.

40
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And I’ll get to work on that sofa slug I’m married to.

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This one’s pretty…

41
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Morning everybody! (sees me) Shelby!

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Mama. Please don’t say anything. I like it. It’ll be so much easier to deal with.

42
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Oh, honey. Bless your heart.

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It’ll dry so quick. All I have to do is run my fingers through it.

43
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The last time you had short was…kindergarten.

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I know. I decided today that I’m going to get my hair all cut off every twenty-five years.

44
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I love it. I do.

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It’s not too perky, is it?

45
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It looks great. How’re you doing?

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Fine, Mama. How are you?

46
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I don’t know if we buried them or became blind to them.

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Used to be, the thought of our parents being romantic made me and my brothers sick to our stomachs, but it’s actually been very sweet. It’s been a lovely week.

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No one would believe it. Shelby. You look a little pale.

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I’m fine, Mama. How are you?

48
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Shelby?! What have you done to yourself?

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Oh. It doesn’t hurt.

49
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Yes, I have.

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The doctor’s just been trying to strengthen my veins. They’re in terrible shape.

50
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What’s going on here?

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Shall we tell them, Mama?

51
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What? / What’s going on? /Seriously?

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It’s my dialysis.

52
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What?

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Dialysis. It’s when…

53
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Please tell us what’s going on, honey!

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It’s not any big thing. No big thing. Don’t look at me like that.

54
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How long have you been doing this dialysis?

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A couple of months.

55
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Why haven’t I been told?

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We, uh…there was no point. Sometimes you don’t want to talk about things.

56
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This is very selfish of you.

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Hold it. You’re all talking like this is something.

57
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This isn’t something?

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Having Jack Jr. put too much strain on my kidneys and now they’re kaput. That’s all. The doctors said this would probably happen.

58
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That’s all? That’s all, she says…

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I’m responding beautifully to dialysis. Do I look bad?

59
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Do you do this dialysis forever?

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I could I suppose. But that’s not real convenient when you are trying to keep up with a fifteen-month-old ball of fire. So, I’ll just have a kidney transplant and I’ll be fine.

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Is it that easy?

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Sure. They do them all the time in Shreveport. Three or four a week.

61
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…throw in some dry ice and a heart and get on a plane.

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She’s right.

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But you never know when one will pop up, do you?

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No. I’m registered on the nationwide transplant computer.

63
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How long do you have to wait?

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There are people on dialysis that have been waiting for years.

64
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That must be agony.

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I suppose. But I’m lucky. I don’t have to wait anymore…Mama’s going to give me one of her kidneys.

65
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When?

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We check in tomorrow morning.

66
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Categories?

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Swimsuit, evening gown, talent, and personality interview.

67
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I passed upset a long time ago.

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I’m sorry. That’s Tommy’s joke. I think it’s very funny.

68
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It must be so painful.

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Not really for me. My operation’s simple. Mama’s is awful. They basically have to saw her in half to get the kidney. Its major, major surgery for her.

69
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This is no laughing matter!

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Trust me, Miss Clairee. There have been more than enough tears.

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You know better than to pay attention to anything I say.

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Miss Ouiser. Forget it.

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I’m just glad we can get it over with before it gets too hot.

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Ain’t that the truth.

72
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Shelby, I wouldn’t even know you’d ever been sick a day in your life.

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That’s the biggest compliment anyone has ever paid me.

73
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Poor Shelby…

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Don’t say that. I have my baby. I’m very happy. If this is part of the price I have to pay, then I have to pay it. I can deal with it. Now if I’m not mistaken, someone has a present to open.

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I can take it in.

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Mama, would you…

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