ddie jokes about "surprises when those guys get back there," which leaves Marco confused. After further explanation, to which he replies in the negative, Eddie is infuriated by Rodolfo's comment that "It's more strict in our town. It's not so free," which signifies there is definite tension surrounding the situation between Rodolfo and Catherine.
             There are other parts where Eddie and Rodolfo clash on certain issues. An example of this is over the seemingly trivial conversation about sardines, where they are discussing the peculiar idea (to the New Yorkers) that sardines come from the sea, as opposed to a tin. Catherine compares it to oranges and lemons, "I mean, do you ever think of oranges and lemons on a tree?" Eddie agrees and adds that he has heard they have to paint the oranges orange. Yet again, Marco is perplexed, until Eddie adds, "I heard they grow, like, green". Marco, now understanding, replies with the odd sounding line, "No, in Italy the oranges are orange," and again Rodolfo adds with another 'helpful' comment that "lemons are green." Yet again, this infuriates Eddie, who growls "I know lemons are green, for Christ's sake!" with the stage directions adding, "resenting his instruction."
             Rodolfo is seemingly innocently trying to aid Eddie's understanding of the alien world from which they come. However, Eddie does not see it like this and becomes very defensive, saying "I didn't say nothing about lemons," indicating that he feels that Rodolfo is mocking him: taking them all (especially Catherine) for 'a ride.' Again, we are able to se there is immediate unease between Eddie and Rodolfo, and by way of these apparently trivial events, the playwright is giving us an insight into this subversive conflict, mainly originating from the threatened Eddie, who feels Catherine will be &apo...