Later, (after the rain has stopped), as Marlowe leaves the bookstore, he non-chalantly says goodbye to the character who has given him an observant, professional description of Geiger:Marlowe: Well, thanks." Wyatt steps into the crowd and again asks:What kind of a town is this anyway? Excuse me ma""am.A man can""t get a shave without gettin"" his head blowed off.When the marshal turns and leaves, Wyatt is exasperated hat no one will confront the drunk and take charge.A number of other suspicious-looking, well-dressed gentlemen/spies (including Captain Anderson) debark the train but they leisurely saunter next o the train, waiting for the right time to strike.Why can""t you? I think you""ve even gotten better-lookin"" since you went on the bottle.(As she caresses the brass bedframe) You were such a wonderful lover...You were so excitin"" to be in love with.Mostly, I guess, ""cause you were (pause)...If I thought you""d never never make love to me again (pause)...why I""d find me the longest, sharpest knife I could and I""d stick it straight into my heart.I""d do that.Oh Brick, how long does this have to go on? This punishment? Haven""t I served my term? Can""t I apply for a pardon?Brick: Lately, that finishin"" school voice of yours sounds like you was runnin"" upstairs to tell somebody the house is on fire.