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COL. HAWES
Considering his delusion, of course,
he's perfectly right -- so we have
to let him go.
COTTRELL
Well, Mr. Burke?
Burke takes a breath and looks back o.s. toward the viewing
window, then:
BURKE
In other words, you want me to be
nursemaid to a ghost.
COTTRELL
That's about it.
7 BURKE 7
He will do it. Again he looks back o.s.
8 HIS POINT OF VIEW - VIEWING WINDOW 8
From this angle we cannot see the interior of the room. We
see only the blind glass -- and are reminded of the dread-
ful and tragic things being done behind it.
9 INSERT - PHOTOGRAPH OF YOUNG GIRL 9
held by Burke. She is a pretty little girl of about 8.
BURKE (o.s.)
Ginny. Very pretty.
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10 INT. PUTMAN'S STUDY - BURKE - DAY 10
The room is small and somewhat disorderly, but reflects a
vast knowledge of scientific matters. Holding the picture,
Burke is practicing.
BURKE
When was this taken? Her eighth
birthday, eh? She certainly was --
certainly is a lovely young girl.
He starts as the door opens and Prof. Putman enters, now
dressed in tweed and sucking on a dead pipe. He seems in
excellent spirits. The only thing wrong is that his left
hand is holding the hand of his non-existent daughter.
CONTINUED
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PROF. PUTMAN
Good morning, Mr. Burke.
BURKE
Morning, Professor. Morning, Ginny.
Have a good breakfast?
PROF. PUTMAN
Afraid she didn't. The weather, I
think. A trip to the seaside will
provide the antidote. Some sun would
do her a world of good.
BURKE
She does look a bit pale. But --
but your work...
PROF. PUTMAN
Oh, it won't interfere. We'll each
have our own rooms.
(looking down)
When would you like to leave, my
darling?
(a pause)
Right away?
BURKE
Fine with me, sir. I'll pack --
and Ginny, I won't forget your
favorite red dress.
PROF. PUTMAN
(delighted)
Ah! I might have forgotten.
(distantly)
I do forget, you understand. The
hackneyed concept of the absent-
minded professor.
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BURKE
(lamely)
Laymen don't understand.
PROF. PUTMAN
(still distant)
'Laymen.' How often I've wondered
who they really are.
BURKE
Ordinary people, I suppose.
PROF. PUTMAN
And what is 'ordinary'? Good, or
bad? Frail, or strong? Answer me
what is 'ordinary.'
CONTINUED
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BURKE
(tentatively)
People with faults.
PROF. PUTMAN
'Faults'! Yes, that's the word.
But one must protect against these
faults that can be dangerous!
(of Ginny)
Children, you see. What chance
have they against those of us who
commit mistakes and justify them
as 'ordinary'?
(suddenly beaming)
But don't worry, my darling, we'll
protect you.
11 BURKE 11
saddened by the tragic charade he must play.
12 INT. HOTEL ROOM - BURKE'S POINT OF VIEW - NIGHT 12
(if possible, stock footage might be used of a seaside
resort with lighted ferris wheels and other amusements.)
13 BURKE 13
Turning from the window, he snuffs out his cigarette and
crosses the room to knock softly on the door of the adjoining
room.
PROF. PUTMAN (o.s.)
(from within)
Come in!
14 INT. 2nd HOTEL ROOM - PROF. PUTMAN - NIGHT 14
As Burke enters, Prof. Putman is again seen lovingly caring
for Ginny's hair, this time undoing the ribbons preparatory
to sending her to bed.
PROF. PUTMAN
Ah, Mr. Burke, she tells me you two
had a wonderful time today.
BURKE
She's got some appetite for cotton
candy.
CONTINUED
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