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How are you feeling, all right? All right.

Can you wait here a few minutes for me? Sure.

I'll be right back.

Okay.

Are you getting your indictment, Chief? Did Bolton testify the way you wanted?

How soon can you expect an indictment against Ernie Lane? No statement.

That will have to come from the grand jury or the DA. What about Bolton? Is he

under arrest? No charges against him.

What about it, Colton? Are you going to nail Arnie Lane? I have nothing to say

right now. We have been seeking indictment against Lane, but let's not

case in the press.

You'll all be kept informed.

What does Lane say about this? When do you expect to serve him with a summons?

Look, I'm a cop, not a public relations man.

You know, one of those guys offered me $10 ,000 for an exclusive.

That's not bad for little information.

I'd wait till Arnie Lane was safely behind bar before I made any deals.

I guess so.

Pick me up at the DA's office in an hour, Mark.

All right, Reese, he's all yours.

Come on.

What's up?

I don't know. You want me to take a look?

Come on.

I'm going to get me some more

denture. All right.

All right. Move away. Go on.

Move in the area.

The other men covered the elevator and the stairway, and Officer Franklin and I

went through a floor -to -floor search.

And you saw nothing?

There was nobody suspicious, Chief.

Most of the people working in the offices didn't even know there was

going on. All right.

Tell it to me again.

Well, I just told you everything I can remember, Chief. Maybe when I write up

report... Now, Edwards, while it's fresh.

Well, there was nobody suspicious that came running out or anything, if that's

what you mean. I don't want a judgment. Just tell me what you saw.

Okay, yeah.

There was a young guy and his wife came out as we ran in. What kind of guy and

his wife?

Just kids.

They were moving very slow because she was pregnant.

You didn't stop them? Didn't check them? Well, they couldn't have made it down

the elevator or the stairs that fast. Not as big as she was.

Go on.

Well, then I covered the stairway and the others checked out the offices

the street.

Nobody came down.

So much for Prince.

Check it out anyway. Have every inch of the room dusted.

The room's closed off. There's a guard on it.

We're checking every room on this floor again.

All the exits are blocked.

I doubt if he's still in the building.

He was too professional.

All right, Ed.

Might it take it that as long as it's done professionally, anyone can slip

you, walk around you, or kill a man right under your nose?

I took all the normal precautions. This wasn't a normal witness.

This was a key to Arnie Lane.

What do you want me to do, wrap the man in a bulletproof blanket? That idea

comes a little late, Inspector.

Here, let's look at that.

Turn up anything down here?

Two maybe witnesses who didn't see anything. Here's a ruling.

You're telling me.

Yeah, well, I guess that kills the case against Annie Lane, doesn't it?

For the time being, unless we can find the killer.

Will that tie Lane into the records?

No, but it'll tie him into a murder.

Stay with it here. I want every scrap of information as soon as it's available.

Fingerprints, ballistics, witness reports.

Everything. Anytime you're ready.

Here he is, Ernie. Wait outside.

Everything okay? He was spread out all over the sidewalk when I left.

Good.

There's your loot.

Thank you.

It's all there.

Right.

Well, it's been a pleasure doing business with you, Mr. Lane.

Anything else I can do for you?

Yeah, you can bury yourself for a while.

They're gonna turn the town upside down looking for you.

See Floyd on your way out. He's got your plane ticket.

No, I've got my own plans. That is, if you don't mind.

Hey.

Hey, relax.

I know what I'm doing.

Oh, you'd better.

I wonder where Eve is.

Ed probably called and put her to work on it as soon as we left.

This is a recording.

You may leave a message.

This is Ironside from mobile AX19221.

No message.

Mobile operator, AX19221.

Ironside. I just got back.

What did you come up with?

Wait till you see it.

1250, marked down from 1895.

May I ask what you're talking about?

There was a sale at Hamlin's, and you know how fast everything goes on a sale.

Well, instead of having lunch, I went over there and fought my way through

thousands of avaricious women.

Spare me the details.

Well, anyway, you'll see it when you get here.

Oh, you called?

Yes.

Richie Bolton was just killed.

All we have is the M .O. High -powered rifle with telescopic sight and

I want everything we have on sniper killings and not just in this area.

I doubt a Blaine would use local talent.

We'll be there in ten minutes.

I hope.

I'm sorry about that.

Eve, you still there?

I'm getting right on it.

I would appreciate it.

Unless you have to exchange whatever it is you just bought.

You can't exchange things for the sale.

Amazing. Bye.

It was a sale, which Officer Whitfield could not resist.

Well, you've got to get your sale early before it gets us sold.

Hi. Hi, you got back.

Yeah, I had to see a guy. It didn't take long. How do you feel? Oh, fine.

Come in.

You know all that commotion we saw downtown today? I just heard on the

what it was. A man was shot.

Wow, no kidding.

How can people do things like that? I don't know.

Seems like the whole world's getting weird.

It's terrible.

Oh, you want some tea? The water's still hot. Sure. Sounds good.

You take sugar or anything?

Yeah, one lump if you have it.

You excited about going?

Yeah, I guess I am.

It won't be easy, you know. I mean, starting a home and life and all. Yeah,

well, I figure it beats going to war.

Thank you very much, Nancy.

Now, isn't that funny how you're allowed to know my name, but I'm not allowed to

know yours?

Well, it's better that way, isn't it?

What's the matter with me?

Here, sit down.

Oh, thank you.

You know something?

You're a very kind person.

Well, I try to be. I mean, you don't see very many kind people anymore.

Everybody's pushing and shoving and out for what they can get.

I'm glad I met you.

So am I.

You know what I wish?

What?

Well, you think I'm terrible.

Go on.

Well, I wish you could see me when I'm not pregnant.

You're very attractive, just the same.

Well, that makes all areas of departure covered.

Officers will pick up any known criminals trying to buy a ticket to any

Eve, anything from M .O.? Some sketchy information on a Los Angeles suspect.

holding the line open while Records gets a telex report.

One elderly man in the lobby.

That young couple who were leaving the building.

Female doctor leaving the elevator.

Get Ed again.

See if he's had any luck with the elderly man.

You think he did it? I could have seen something the officers didn't.

Eve.

Thank you.

There's an unknown in Los Angeles.

Works with high -powered rifle, also gray gloves.

Eight months ago.

Completely unknown?

No description?

Not much.

Footprint made him average height, but not very heavy.

How many cases?

Two. One in San Diego, one in Los Angeles. A year apart.

Well, he's working his way right up the coast.

Are you busy, Chief? I might have something.

Well, don't just stand there. Come in.

Hello, Ed.

Chief wanted me to call you. After I finished that report you have, my shift

finished and I went home.

And my wife, uh, which was cleaning up some stuff, and she asked me to dump the

trash, you know.

So you dumped the trash?

Uh, last Sunday's paper.

The girl in the picture, Chief, that's the girl I saw coming out of the

building.

See, the reporter interviewed her.

She's demonstrating for peace because her husband was killed in Vietnam.

I just guessed when I saw them together that the guy with her was her husband.

Hey, Chief, I just talked to the man in the lobby. He said he didn't see

anything except a young woman standing in the lobby waiting for somebody.

A pregnant young woman.

Waiting alone? That's what the man said.

This is Nancy O'Dwyer.

Hey, phone the paper.

Find out who made that shot.

He might have her address Sure anything else I can do to help chief.

Yes. Tell your wife you won't be home for dinner

That's

the girl chief what I saw coming out of the building there's no mistake

Well, Mrs. O'Dwyer, you heard what the officer said. Is it true?

I don't have anything to say.

In that case, we'll have to take you downtown so that a police stenographer

record the identification.

Okay. So I came out of a building this afternoon. So what?

Thank you, Edwards.

My apologies to your wife for keeping you so long.

The man you were with today, who is he?

I don't know. Where can we find him? Where does he live?

I don't know. Mrs. O'Dwyer, I must warn you, there's a stiff penalty for aiding

and abetting.

Well, you don't want to go to prison, do you?

I want a lawyer.

I don't want to talk to anybody. I have the right to remain silent.

Booker.

I don't care.

I believe in what I'm doing. You can take me to prison if you want to, but I

would do it all over again.

You believe in what you're doing?

You mean you believe in murder?

What?

What did you say? We're looking for a murderer.

We're looking for a murderer?

The man you were with this afternoon is a suspect.

A man was shot in front of the courthouse today.

Someone fired from the building you were in.

You were seen coming out of the building with this man.

You were also seen in the lobby alone.

Did he ask you to wait for him?

Yes.

He just couldn't have.

I don't believe it.

Who is he?

He's just a fellow, that's all.

Just a guy who needed help. What kind of help?

With a draft, you know.

Did you go into the building with him?

Yes. Did he have any sort of package?

Yes. Did he have it when he came back to the lobby? Oh, no.

He said he had to drop it off. He dropped it off all right.

It was a rifle.

I don't feel very good.

I think I'm going to be sick.

Tell Mark to bring the van around front.

We're taking her in with us.

Headquarters? Yeah.

Our headquarters.

Hey, are you sure he's coming?

Any minute.

Is there any coffee around or something?

Nope.

Read these a while. It'll tell you what to do.

Look, did he ask for any passports or anything like that?

Everything will be explained to you.

Just hang loose. Like him.

I figure they know what they're doing.

Well, what did you all expect?

A secret password?

Relax.

Hi, doll. Hi. They have their kits and information list.

Lucky you guys.

See you after they've gone?

Right.

Full of gloom for it. Cheer up, man. I'm Phil.

I don't want to know. I mean, I don't need to know. The less I know, the

right? Well, that's why Peggy split.

So she doesn't see anything or hear anything she can testify to later.

Have you got a draft card?

Yes. Okay, they'll want to see that at the border. Where do we cross?

Well, you'll find out when you hit Oregon.

Have you got a draft card? Yeah, an old one.

Okay, but you don't go yet.

Why not?

Your hair, man, it's too short.

You gotta let it grow a little, like two or three weeks or so.

Hey, look, I can't wait around. Cool it. I don't want to know, you know? Now,

we'll take care of you, man, and keep you out of sight until your hair is a

little longer.

You can get yours cut before you cross, Dick. Right. All right. You got any

other clothes? Yeah. What about my hair?

Looks good.

You got a draft card?

No, I burned it.

We'll have to make one up for you.

Write your name on a piece of paper, and only you and the man who makes up the

card will know, and he'll forget.

How long will it take?

Not too long. Are you free to walk around? Well, I'd just as soon stay

Okay.

There'll be a guy here to pick you up in an hour. Don't ask him any questions.

Just go with him. Where?

Where your hair will grow out.

We'll pay the guy five bucks a card. If you're short, we can handle it for you.

No, I can afford it.

Well, I'm gonna have to get changed for a tent.

Yeah, forget it.

That'll take care of somebody else.

Thanks.

You two just stay put, huh?

And try not to tell each other the story of your lives or what the other guy

knows can hurt you.

Just hang in and stay cool.

And if you need bread, you'll get it farther north.

Read the pamphlets and memorize what to answer the border officials.

What happens when we get through?

Well, somebody will meet you on the other side. And they'll find your place

crash until you get a job.

Are we leaving tonight?

Why? You got a date?

I'm anxious.

We live in anxious times, man.

Anxious times.

In a rickety house before the sea, Mulaney, I have

warmed a bed for you.

Put strawberries in a bowl, Mulaney.

Got the fire lighted too. All the turtles are awake, Mulaney.

In the yellow...

While you wait.

I want you to do a little job.

I'm almost never on the winning side That don't

mean I ain't been right Once my will was like the grass, Mulaney

Blowing in the southern wind

Past and future's like a river

I've taught myself

Hey, how do you look?

Why?

Well, I'm looking for a cat named Phil.

Is that so?

Well, what do you look like?

I'm totally loose like you.

Who told you that?

A chick by the name of Nancy O'Dwine.

I'm Phil.

Hey, man, out of sight, out of sight.

Hey, I don't tell you who I am, right?

Well, that depends on what you're looking for.

Matt, I am looking for a way out.

Look,

Nancy, Nancy, you might be able to help me.

Oh, I might.

Are you in a hurry?

Yeah, I was supposed to report last week.

I don't want to know any details, baby.

What took you so long to make up your mind?

You.

You are kind of hard to find, man.

Oh, well, that's encouraging.

Well, relax. He's on our side.

My car is right here.

Mine is right over there.

I think you better get in it.

Wow, man. Is this a bus? I'm not a cop.

Well, then.

He is.

Well, no reaction to what I just told you?

Should I have?

Your whole idea is to fight violence and killing.

Now, how can you not have a reaction to a killer?

How do I know you're not putting me on?

And if I have the setup you say I have, well, how do I know I even have the guy

you're after?

I mean, suppose you're trying to, like, nail me.

I mean, it's illegal, this Underground Railroad you're talking about, isn't it?

And then you're asking me to take you right there. He's not only a killer.

He may be the key to half the organized crime in this city.

We could do a lot if we catch him. Well, I don't know. You're going to have to

prove it to me a little stronger.

All right.

A little stronger.

Can't believe it.

I just can't believe it.

Didn't you realize he was different from the others?

But he wasn't.

Some guys are scared, so they come on strong about not believing in war and

that.

And others really mean it.

But I don't care.

When Bobby was killed, three days after he got there, that's when I knew I had

to help, you know?

But asking you to go with him into that building and then spending the afternoon

in your place, was that usual?

Well, he said they were looking for him and that he wouldn't be noticed so much

with me along.

He said he'd give me some money if I'd help him.

Well, I need money, don't I? I mean, I have to take care of my baby. Didn't

Bobby... Wasn't there his GI insurance?

He didn't put me down.

You see, we weren't exactly married.

Hey.

Hey, come on. It's all right.

You want it, Poot?

Ask her.

Hi, doll.

Phil, I did an awful thing.

That's what the man's been trying to tell me.

This cat you sent, where did you meet him?

He found me at the peace rally. We started talking, and he asked me if I

anybody.

They say he killed somebody.

It all fits.

I was right there, and I didn't even know it.

What can we do, Phil? All Phil has to tell us is where he is. We'll do the

Look, you just don't seem to understand it, do you? I mean, man, there are other

people involved.

Now, there are people that I have to protect. Get them out of there. Well,

not that easy. I don't care what's easy. Don't lean on me. Mister, you'd be

surprised how hard we can lean if we have to.

Look, Phil.

I want that man.

All right.

Just give me time to think.

We'll bring him to you. We'll set it up. Set what up?

Well, some kind of a trap, so you can get a hold of him. He's dangerous.

It's not danger I'm against, Chief. It's war.

That's the only way I'll deal.

All right.

All right.

They'll stop at the gas station on this corner.

Put two men in the restroom.

One working on the lift. All of them in work clothes.

There's a big building across the street. Let's have a man in the

Oh, and one in the telephone booth by the station.

They'll be pulling into the gas station in an hour and a half.

Right. Phil will stall as long as possible to give us a chance to move in.

Who have you got for the passenger?

Fallon. I still think I ought to do it. After all, I made the first contact and

they bought it.

We've been through that, Mark.

Yeah, but why break up a good act?

Are you sure your man won't look too square?

Mark.

Okay.

Tell Fallon to give Phil some kind of argument.

When our man gets out of the car to see what's holding things up, then you move

in. Right. And no shooting.

He's no good to his dad.

Neither is Fallon. If that guy makes one wrong move... He won't, if everybody

does what they're supposed to.

Chief.

All right. Let's get out there.

What's got you so hung up?

Huh?

The book.

Oh, Sartre.

Who?

Jean -Paul Sartre.

Existentialism?

How do you feel about it?

About what?

Existentialism.

Well, when I find out what it is, I'll let you know how I feel about it.

You guys still here, huh?

Where'd you think we'd be?

You never know. We always try to give our passengers a last chance to back up.

Did you get my card?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Wow, man, it looks three years old.

That's the general idea. You have a student deferment.

Maybe I can get Junior to loan me his book.

Do we go now?

A few minutes.

Well, I don't see why a few minutes one way or the other should make any

difference.

Well, we have a stop to make, man. I don't want to be too early.

A stop?

To pick up another passenger.

Well, why didn't he meet here with the rest of us?

No reason. We're going to fill up the tank anyway, and he's going to meet us

there. Well, hey, man, you know, if you think about it, the car should have been

gassed up before it picks us up, and everybody should load up at the same

You know what I mean? I mean, if you think about it, that way it would work

smoother.

You know, that's not a bad idea.

Well, we're not known for our efficiency.

You've been pretty efficient up till now.

We're none of us perfect.

But if you want to call her off... I'll let you know if I do.

Now, exactly when do we get picked up?

Another five minutes.

But it's not exactly being picked up.

The car is downstairs.

I'm going to drive the first leg.

Look, you guys.

See you after they've gone? Right.

How far is the first leg?

Oh, it's just over the California border.

Why?

Nothing. I was just thinking it's very nice of you to stay with us that long.

You okay?

Your hair looks good, man.

We got a problem. We just got word that Fallon got in an auto accident and found

his way over here.

You still want the job?

You bet.

Okay with you, Chief?

Chief?

All right, but just remember... Yeah, I know. Be careful.

He'll get out of the car, take the keys with him, and come over to where you

are. You and he'll talk till our guy gets out of the car to see what's

things up, and we move in. Check. Hey, remember, anything goes wrong, you hit

the deck.

Let's go.

Pretty nice up there.

They've got a little different way of talking than we do. Like, they say a

for about and things like that.

Some parts speak French, don't they?

Yeah, toward the east. Quebec, Montreal.

Wow. That took two years, then.

Well, it's a different kind of French.

Excuse me, brother.

How far is this gas station?

We're coming up on it.

It won't be that long, will we?

Just long enough to fill the tank, that's all.

It didn't take long at all.

Now stop fidgeting, Mark, and take care of himself.

one out there.

But keep out of sight.

And if anything goes wrong, you hit the deck.

There it is, man. There's our guy right on time.

Stop right here.

Do what I said.

No gas.

Well, hey, what do you come for?

What's he waiting for?

I don't know, man. Maybe he doesn't recognize me.

All right, blow the horn.

Blow again.

Stay here, Mark. Don't move.

You're gonna lose him, man.

Mark.

Get in fast.

What happened?

Kid pulled a fast one and Mark fell for it. You let him. I couldn't stop him.

Even after you saw him pulled into the car?

If we had made a move, the killer would have known that Mark was with us. Come

on.

He got away.

Central communications.

On the line. Highway patrol.

On hold. There's a girl.

Get her.

Hello. What's the disposition of your units?

I want more units at all highway exits from the city.

I don't care where you have to get them from. Get them.

Lieutenant Ironside.

How many units do you have in the road?

That's not enough.

Well, wake them up if you have to.

Sergeant Brown will fill you in.

Chief, I... I was about to say I'm sorry.

It wasn't your fault.

It doesn't keep me from being sorry.

Got any sleep?

Not much.

The baby's kicking.

Did you find... No.

Well, how come?

Either Phil double -crossed us or the killer got wise to what was going on.

I'll never forgive myself.

We'll talk about forgiveness later, Nancy.

Right now, I need your help.

What can I do?

How many boys did you help send up north?

Won't that be incriminating? Do you know where they are?

Sort of.

Call one.

What do you mean, just like that? I need to talk to someone who's made the trip.

Well, I have to call information. I don't have the number.

It's like it's not real.

out of town now do you want to tell me what this is all about you just keep

driving well you don't mind if i get a little uptight man i mean the gun and

i forgot you're anti -violence but you must forgive me i'm a little uptight

without it man i thought you told me it was going to be a nice drive with good

people is that what he told you yeah man that's what the cat said

You know, you remind me of somebody.

No, John.

No, John.

Excuse me, but... But what?

Well, are we going to Canada or not?

Well, we are, but whether or not they're going to take us is still up for grabs.

I don't know why you're getting all strung out.

You don't?

Well, take the last -minute switching drivers for one thing, then this last

-minute passenger, and the full tank of gas that needs filling.

Well, the gas gauge hasn't worked in months, man.

It's stuck on full.

We could run dry any time.

I hope so.

If not, you're in real trouble, fella.

Tommy, you've got to tell me.

I know, but Phil might get killed.

He won't tell. He feels he's being disloyal.

Tommy, this is Chief Robert Ironside, San Francisco Police Department.

I know how you feel about telling us what we need to know.

But you'll feel a lot worse if you're responsible for the death of two

people.

Now, that's what made you go up there in the first place, isn't it?

Well, yes.

I need to know the route, the next stop, the road you took.

If I tell you, will you promise to leave Phil alone?

I can't make any promises.

But if we waste any more time, it just won't matter.

Now, I want you to help me, Tommy.

I'm not sure I'm doing the right thing, but, well, there's a little town outside

of Eugene, Goshen. We came up Route 99.

How'd you connect with it?

Uh, Route 80 out of Berkeley.

Thank you, Tommy.

Thank you very much.

The gas gauge works. First time in a month.

I mean it. Sure you do.

Now that we know about the gas gauge, all we have to do is figure you out.

you don't know me.

Turn around.

Don't let anybody tell you you all look alike.

Good brother, pull off the road.

What? Pull off the road!

Can't, man. It's not safe here. It's not safe anywhere. Do what I said.

Can't, man.

Look, there's trouble up there.

All right.

Well, it's tight to a passage, and nobody makes a move, so, man, in case

you non -violent characters give any idea about pulling something, just

remember, I play with different rules.

It'll only be a few minutes.

When you get the signal from the officer, continue on through till you

the wreck.

All right, now just sit there. Real still.

Okay, now step up. Put your hand up. Okay.

Turn around. Face the car.

Yeah.

Hey, where'd you come from?

Special delivery by helicopter.

Let's call the chief before he chews up the phone.

Oh, hey.

What about Phil? Was he in on this?

Phil? Phil who?

Thanks for the use of the hall.

Thanks for calling.

I just booked Arnie Lane.

Johnny thought.

He did indeed.

I'll get it.

Strange how cooperative these hoodlums get when you take their 38 -caliber

security blanket away from them.

Hey. How are you, man? Okay, together.

Hey, can we see your boss?

Yeah, come on in.

Welcome to the halls of the establishment.

Well, we thought we'd save you the trip.

What trip?

To arrest us.

I can't stand all that attention.

Mark, did you make a deal with this man to evade the draft?

As I remember it, that was a cat with a gun who took me along.

Chief, we never really saw Nancy make any illegal arrangements.

That's true.

Of course, there's that young fellow with the book.

I understand he was inducted into the army.

We don't seem to have enough on you to make a charge stick this time.

Unless you have some evidence, Inspector.

No, Chief, as you say, we don't seem to have a case against them.

This time. Thanks.

I will have to report your activities to the federal authorities.

You understand that, don't you?

Sure, I do.

But it's okay.

So long, everybody.

Goodbye, all.

Come on, now. Peace.

Oh, Phil.

Sir?

Can I assume that you're going to quit railroading?

No.

We just moved the station.