How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Paragraph)
Quote #4
"I can hear you, all right," Al said from the kitchen. He had propped open the slit that dishes passed through into the kitchen with a catsup bottle. "Listen, bright boy," he said from the kitchen to George. "Stand a little further along the bar. You move a little to the left, Max." He was like a photographer arranging for a group picture. (89)
Here’s another hint: now that we know for sure that something is up with these guys, we get hints as to what that "something" may be.
Quote #5
"We know all that, bright boy," Max said. "Talk about something else. Ever go to the movies?" (98)
Actually, now that Max mentions it, Hemingway’s portrayal of the killers is a lot like something out of the movies.
Quote #6
"He knew I’d blow his head off," Al said from the kitchen.
"No," said Max. "It ain’t that. Bright boy is nice. He’s a nice boy. I like him." (121-2)
Now we see that, despite their shared occupation, Al and Max are in fact different. Of course, that’s only if you take Max’s line as genuine. If you think it’s sarcastic, this doesn’t really hold water.