Confrontation

Dallas Green: “Good to meet you. Good to meet you” (76). I’m Dallas Green.

Dale Harding: Oh I know very well who you are. I only wish I could say the same to you.

Green: What?! We’ve only just met! How have I upset you?

Harding: Oh, I think you know why.

Green: Is this about Vera?

Harding: And the truth comes out! I knew this day would come. It’s so typical of her. But to choose someone with such a “crusty surface” (66)? Seriously Vera? Why not me? I’ve got to be more handsome than this guy… right? … [trails off, bordering an anxiety attack]

Green: “enjoying the view son?” (76).  I don’t need this mockery.  You think it was just a fling “just to piss in your soup?” (79). I really love her.

Harding: I’ve heard enough.  I think it’s time that you should go.

Green: “I do what I want” (79).

Harding: So I’ve heard.

Green: “You think you can come here and intimidate me?” (79).  Not on my watch, sir.  If you want to fight, let’s fight.  I’m gonna get real weird with it.  Let’s take this outside.

Harding: We’re not going anywhere.  In fact, “you won’t be going any place for a while” (75).  Except, perhaps, to the Ward for a lovely lobotomy.  I’ve got friends in high places, Green.