You have to keep this con even after you take his money. He can't know you took him.
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Johnny Hooker: I gave him the breakout just like you said.Henry Gondorff: And?Johnny Hooker: 'S good. He threatened to kill me.Henry Gondorff: Hell, kid, they don't do that, you know you're not getting to 'em.
Henry Gondorff: Glad to meet you, kid. You're a real horse's ass.Johnny Hooker: Luther said I could learn something from you. I already know how to drink.
Johnny Hooker: He's not as tough as he thinks.Henry Gondorff: Neither are we.