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And no unusual bank deposits?

Unless he has an account we don't know about.

Does he have a safe deposit box?

Yes. Let's ask for a court order to open it.

I want 24 -hour surveillance on him as of right now. Ed, you take the first

shift. I thought you wanted me to handle the auto theft ring. This gets top

priority. I have a feeling we're very close to breaking it.

Okay.

I am looking for Chief Robot Ironside.

I'm Chief Ironside. What can I do for you? I must speak with you, sir.

Very important personal matter.

I'm rather busy right now. Could you come back later?

No, sir.

He is in great danger, sir.

What do you mean, great danger?

Someone is trying to kill him. You're sure?

I am sure.

What about your police?

He has forbidden me to report it.

He does not know I am here now.

Why? He says he does not believe his life is in danger.

But you do.

I have come a long way, sir.

You take charge here.

See if you can borrow some men from another division.

Mark, you'll come with me.

Pack for us, would you please?

How long will you be here?

I leave tonight.

Fran, get me two tickets for Tokyo and the first available flight.

Well, what's everybody standing around for?

We are working on a top priority case.

What outranks that?

The murder of a top priority friend.

Tokyo? Robert Ironside.

Right here in Tokyo.

Well, I'm a little surprised myself.

Official business sometimes comes up in a hurry.

I'll be free in an hour or so.

I thought I'd come by and say hello.

What about lunch?

Atari -san, if I didn't know better, I think you were trying to put me off.

Two o 'clock will be fine.

I'll see you then.

Sounds like he didn't want to see you. I have the distinct feeling he would have

been happy to talk on the phone and let it go at that.

Well, what's this official business about?

In case I'm asked.

How does a Japanese -American police conference sound?

Impressive. Why isn't it in the newspaper?

Why let the criminals know?

It's a little strange driving on the left -hand side of the street.

I thought you'd get used to it before it's too late.

Welcome to my house, Robert.

It's good to see you, Toshio.

And you.

My friend, Mark Sanger.

Mr. Watari. Mr. Sanger.

Excuse me.

Come meet my old friend, Robert Ironside, of whom I have spoken so many

Robert, this is my son, Stum.

I'm pleased to meet you. And his friend, Mark Sanger.

Mr. Sanger.

I'm sure you're anxious to join your family.

You have my permission to leave.

Thank you, Father.

Perhaps Mr. Sanger would like to see the garden.

May I show it to him as I leave?

I'd like to see it very much.

Didn't mention the wheelchair in your last letter.

One does not visit one's misfortune on one's friends.

But now the friend is here.

It happened over a year ago.

In the automobile, I was crossing the street.

One minute walking.

The next minute, unable to walk again, never.

I'm very sorry, Toshio.

Hurry. Perhaps he will still be there.

He has been there before.

My father would not permit the police. What about you? Did you ask him what he

was doing there? I tried, but he drove off when he saw me coming.

Your position with the Kabuki.

I suppose you're teaching now.

I am no longer connected with the Kabuki.

What do you do with your time?

Nothing.

Would you care for some tea, Robert? Or perhaps some of your favorite bourbon?

The bourbon.

Arigato gozaimasu.

Doi tashimashite.

You still remember your Japanese?

Yes, I remember.

Drop your weapons to the ground, please.

You're my prisoner.

And to your health as well, my friend.

He does not know I asked you to come?

If he does, he said nothing about it.

And you pretended to be surprised at seeing him in his wheelchair?

Yes, I'm sure he didn't suspect a thing.

Did he confide in you?

Not a word.

I gave him a number of openings and just ignored them. I hoped he might speak.

Even if it was to laugh at his foolish son for worrying.

Your father kept the conversation superficial.

Friendly, but superficial.

How can my father ignore this danger?

Mark told you we saw the man. You're positive it's the same one? The same one

who has watched the house before.

The same one who was in the house, I think, before I surprised him.

I have the license number.

We can't ask for an ethical trace to be put on it without arousing some

suspicion.

How can my father not believe his life is in danger? Perhaps he does believe

Perhaps he doesn't care.

What can we do?

Well, I have a friend in the police department. But my father said he will

not... This will be strictly unofficial.

Bob, I've known you to be unreasonable before, but...

This tops it off.

Really, Tavaro?

I didn't think it was an unreasonable request, asking to look at your mug

Without telling me why you want to see them and who you're looking for?

Well, you can't see your way clear to do it.

Anyway, it was nice seeing you again. No threats?

No intimidations? No high -handed bargaining?

I haven't anything to bargain with, except many years of friendship.

And the fact that our files are always open to you.

That's more like it.

And if I remember correctly, two of your men are in San Francisco right now

getting all the cooperation they need.

For the time being.

Robert, I knew you'd come through.

Anything for a friend.

I'll arrange access to the files.

Now find out who's watching or follows down.

What you asked, Chief Ironside, is both a delicate and personal question.

I know that.

It does not seem to deter you.

I've flown a long way to help a very dear friend.

He is also my dear friend.

Then I ask again.

Why is he no longer connected with Kabuki?

It was not of my choosing.

Toshio is still one of the most famous dancers in recent years.

We would have been pleased to have him remain with us. To teach.

To be part of administration.

He would accept none of it. Why?

More was broken than just his spine.

The spirit of the man is gone as well.

He said he cannot work.

Is it possible, Mr. Watanabe, that he's afraid to continue his association here?

I do not understand your question.

Does Wataritan have enemies?

None that I know of.

He was wearied by all.

You're sure?

Of course I'm sure.

What are you suggesting? I'm suggesting the possibility that someone tried to

force him out of the theater, perhaps threatened him.

When he didn't leave, ran him down.

And now he's afraid to return in any capacity.

What would anyone have to gain by such a thing?

Who has taken his place? No one.

We have always had a rotating star system.

No one new has been added, nor will there be. What about money?

Did Toshio have a financial interest in the company? None. He was paid a salary.

I'm sorry, Chief.

May I use your telephone?

Of course. I

thought

we had a lot of criminals in San Francisco.

Toshio is much bigger than your city.

Any luck?

Not yet.

You wouldn't believe the size of their files.

All right.

Let Sumoto stay at it.

But I want you to meet me in half an hour.

Where? The motor vehicle bureau.

I apologize for the clerk.

His English is not very good.

Apologies should come from me. My Japanese is even worse.

Now, how may we help you?

This box fell from an automobile near the Ginza.

I would like to return it to its owner.

You have come to the wrong department, sir. You wish the lost article

department, and that is the police.

I had the license plate number of the car. If you will give me the owner's

and address, I'll return it to him myself.

It is still a matter for the police. If you wish to give them the information,

they will be happy to return the package for you. The man did me a kindness.

I'd like to thank him personally.

A man whose name you do not know?

He left his car to help me across the street.

When he returned, the package fell.

I see.

We do not normally give such information.

If you're afraid the information is for some illegal purpose, maybe this will

help.

Oh, no, sir. I did not for a moment question your motives.

If you will give me the number, I will have the clerk look it up. It will only

take a few minutes.

That's the car, right? But it's not the same man.

You're sure?

Positive. Now what?

Drop me off at the Watari house. Then see if Satoma's had any luck.

Robert.

Apparently your housekeeper didn't hear me.

I knocked at the front door.

She's away on an errand.

I hope you don't mind my barging in like this.

No.

But if you will excuse me, I must make a phone call.

Go ahead. I'll wait.

And what is your classification, Lieutenant?

Ironside, Robert T., Lieutenant, USNR 188260.

We found the raft you used to come ashore.

When does your submarine return to pick you up? Ironside, Robert T., Lieutenant,

USNR 188260.

We are not entirely stupid, Lieutenant.

You are here to get information from spies to assist your invasion force.

You are obviously an intelligence officer.

Ironside, Robert T., Lieutenant, USNR, 188260.

When is the invasion, Lieutenant?

Where will the landing be, Lieutenant?

How large a force?

You will tell me, Lieutenant, or you will be sorry.

You leave me no choice.

Lieutenant Guattari.

Well,

that didn't take long.

Party was not there.

Would you like something to drink while you...

Tell me the reason for this unexpected visit.

No special reason.

Just had some free time and couldn't think of a better place to spend it.

I am honored.

Thank you.

I am also curious.

About what?

About what you do with yourself all day.

That is not like you, Robert.

You know that it is not considered good manners in Japan to ask personal

questions. Among friends, it can't be a crime.

What you really mean is that you have adjusted to your disability and you

believe that I have not.

Why did you not say so?

In Japan, it's not considered good manners to be too direct.

Among friends, it cannot be a crime.

You've always been an active and dedicated man.

The fact that you can't walk shouldn't change that.

How simple. It would be if all men were alike.

But I'm not like you, Robert.

I'm now content to be still and wait the occasional visit of my sons.

That doesn't sound like you.

How well do you really know me, Robert?

We have exchanged some letters.

You have been my guest before, and my wife was alive, and my sons were small.

know enough about you to know that you won't be content to live out the rest of

your life doing nothing.

Some men change through the years.

Tells you... I really do not wish to pursue this subject.

Now, if that is what you came to discuss... All right.

All right, tell me about the boys.

Tsutomu seems to have grown up to be quite a man.

What about Shinji?

He's fine.

Like Tsutomu?

A different sort of man. Different?

How?

I haven't seen them since they were youngsters.

What kind of men are they? Hardworking and respectful of their father.

How do they feel about you hiding in your home feeling sorry for yourself?

I'm making an effort to be hospitable.

You are exceeding the limits of a polite guest. I'm not interested in being

polite. I'm interested in you. And I am not.

I am tired, Robert.

Please leave.

I'm sorry if the truth offended you.

All right, son.

All right, you're fine.

What are you doing?

Calling the police.

I do not wish it.

What do you wish?

I do not wish the police to come.

I do not wish to answer questions.

I do not wish the newspapers to carry the story of Toshio Watari, former

dancer, now confined to his wheelchair.

That man was an armed intruder.

It was my home into which he intruded.

I forbid you to report it.

What are you doing?

Reporting an assault on me.

When you stopped here, he was standing there.

With a gun. The man obviously tried to rob me and was frightened off.

Rob, you're what?

Do you keep much money in the house?

What there is is in the safe, but they are some very valuable art objects.

Enough publicity regarding my disability, and every thief in Tokyo

standing at my door. But you have a housekeeper.

If they know you're disabled, they also know you had a housekeeper.

It is no great feat to watch the house and wait for the housekeeper to go on an

errand. If that were the case, the thief would have seen me come in.

Your laws are similar to ours.

Without the gun, the man is guilty of illegal entry. With the gun, it's a more

serious offense.

Yes.

Why would a thief run the risk of a higher penalty if all he had to deal

was a man in a wheelchair?

What are you suggesting?

Well, I don't think he came here to rob the house.

I think he came here to use that gun.

Preposterous. But possible.

Why would anyone want to kill me? What... possible motive. Why did he

gun? To protect himself.

I repeat, from a man in a wheelchair.

I'm not only known for my work in Kabuki, I'm also known for my gun

Dangerous.

Why lose your life foolishly?

For you, the war is finished.

Now is the time to look to your own needs.

If you will tell us what we want to know, I'm sure the Major will show you

gratitude.

Do not think the invasion forces are at risk.

I have been given to understand by the Major.

This will not be permitted.

Just tell me where the landing will be and when, and in what force.

Ironside, Robert T., Lieutenant.

U .S. N .R.

188 -260.

Very well, then.

I, too, have my orders.

They must be carried out.

Why do you persist in being so stubborn?

Because I'm the police and need to get all the facts.

I've given you all the facts as I know them.

There's nothing more to add.

Unless Chief Ironside wishes to do so.

No.

Except to remind you that Watari -san wishes no public mention of this affair.

You have my word.

I would like you to accompany me to headquarters.

Perhaps you can identify the man.

Yes, of course.

Sayonara, Watai -san.

Why

didn't

you tell me you were concerned about Watai?

I did, when I phoned you.

I mean the two men looking through the mug files.

What two men?

Your assistant and Satomo Atari, whose pictures clearly displayed in his

father's house.

Oh, those two men.

And why are they seeking an identification before the intrusion took

Satomo saw him watching the house.

You knew there might be an attempt, and you didn't report it.

Atari -san wouldn't permit it. He's a proud man.

And if you hadn't been there, he might well be a dead man.

If Satomu has identified the man, we might find out who he is. What bothers

is why he would want to kill Toshio.

And you've been investigating alone without our help. Not anymore.

The attempt this afternoon finally gave me the excuse to call you in with no

loss of faith for Toshio.

Are you sure you didn't stage it just so you could call us in?

Well, Saburo, I had thought of it.

Akio Nakamura, wanted for four other charges.

Narcotics, assault, blackmail, and extortion.

Is there any connection between your father and this man?

None that I know of.

There doesn't have to be any connection.

Nakamura will do anything for money, including kill.

My father must be protected.

Special officers are watching the house.

Thank you, Inspector.

If you do not need me anymore, we'll keep in touch with you.

You think this fellow Nakamura will tell us who hired him when we pick him up?

Picking him up may not be easy.

The man's a lizard, hiding under every rock.

This might help.

Name and address of a man whose car Nakamura used.

Where'd you get this?

A package fell out of a car.

What? Tell you about it later.

Let's go back to the hotel.

Rob...

Would it help to keep at him?

All right.

Tomorrow morning.

They picked up the owner of the car for questioning.

Seems he can prove it was stolen for a day, then left near his house.

Says he never heard of Nakamura.

Fine. You want to know what I think?

Yes and no.

I think you came a long way to take a lot of abuse from a man who just plain

doesn't want your help. You want to know what I think?

I think that's a pretty accurate assessment of the situation at the

But you're going to keep on punching, huh?

That's right.

Well, all I can say is he must be some kind of a friend.

Lieutenant Clineside.

Yes, sir.

I'm sorry about the punishment you had to take.

Here, drink some water.

I have told the Major about your bravery.

He admires your courage. What?

Not your stubbornness.

Please, Lieutenant.

Do not make me do this.

Ironside, Robert T. Lieutenant, USNR 18826. Good luck.

We're still looking for Nakamura.

But in the meantime, I've been getting as much information as I could on your

friend Watari.

Including the manager of the Kabuki Theater, who tells me a strange American

a wheelchair asks questions.

He believes you would be a good suspect.

Did he tell you anything he wouldn't tell me?

No.

I have, however, found two people who benefit from Watari's son's death.

Who? His sons.

There's a considerable amount of life insurance.

And they are the beneficiaries.

Well, that's really reaching, isn't it?

They're both very poor.

Yeah, but it was Satomi who tipped us off in the first place.

Maybe to get out from under suspicion.

How well do you know his sons?

Satomi, very slightly.

I haven't seen Shinji since he was a boy.

I believe he lives up north somewhere.

His home is in the north.

But he's down here.

Hasn't been for several weeks.

Well, he hasn't seen his father or Toshio would have mentioned it.

I am given to understand that Toshio Watari and his son Shinji have not

to each other for several years.

There's a great deal of bitterness between them.

Over what?

I don't know yet.

We thought Watari didn't want this made public or reported to the police out of

a sense of vanity.

Could it be that he suspects his son?

And was trying to protect him?

I don't know.

But I'd like the chance to find out.

I'm Robert Ironside.

Hello.

Shinji, I'm an old friend of your father's.

My father is not my friend.

So I understand.

What happened between you?

Ask my father.

He won't discuss it.

Did he send you here?

Does he know where I am?

No.

I'll be amused when you tell him what kind of job I have. Is that why you left

home?

To find work?

Yes.

And if you don't leave, I'll be fired.

No, I have permission to talk with you.

Your brother tells me you're interested in more serious painting.

It's because of my brother that I'm here. What do you mean?

My brother, with his civil servant mind.

My father is pleased with him. He did as he was told. And you didn't.

I would have thought your father was interested in the arts.

This kind of art.

Where a man can make a living, yes.

My kind, not at all.

Anyway, it's none of your concern.

It's become my concern.

Someone tried to kill your father.

Did they succeed?

No. Then I don't understand what you want. We think... We think the man is a

paid assassin. We think he'll try again.

You think I had something to do with it?

I do not like my father, but I have done him no harm. Can you prove that you

haven't?

Is it not true, Mr.

Ironside, that you must prove I have?

And he showed no emotion at all when you said there was an attempt on his

father's life?

He didn't bat an eye.

I hate to think of a son planning to kill his father.

But a great deal points to it. The pointing is circumstantial. We still

have a direct link between him and Nakamura.

For that matter, we don't even have Nakamura.

Mushy, mushy.

Yes, sir, Mr. Watari. Would you like to... But he's right

here.

Yes, sir, Mr. Watari.

I'll tell him.

Bye.

Mr. Watari would like for me to inform you that he's had it with the stakeout

and he wants him called off right away, like now.

He seems to be blaming you for the whole affair.

I figured.

Oh, one of you get it. My ears are still ringing.

They found this in the bureau drawer.

Close to 400 ,000 yen.

It's about $200.

Is that the going rate for murder?

I think it would be more.

Well, this is enough for a down payment.

You were looking for a link.

This was not drawn by an amateur.

No, it wasn't.

I think it's time to see Shinji.

To question or to arrest?

I have the uneasy feeling one will lead to the other.

You said Shinji is poor.

Now, where would he get that kind of money?

Oh, he could have borrowed it.

After all, he'll come into quite a bit on the insurance.

1472 .8.

What's that?

I don't know.

How about letting me keep that money for a little while?

Short -term loan.

How short?

I'll tell you after I talk with Toshio.

The

man

is dead.

He was shot.

Resisting arrest.

There's no reason to keep your house under guard.

It is about time to stop treating me like a child who needs to be watched.

Did the police learn anything?

There are a few more clues to be traced.

It's possible we'll find out who hired him to kill you.

And why.

You're wasting your time.

I cannot believe the man was hired.

Shall we speak of more pleasant things?

Good idea.

You have not told me how your conference is going.

My problem seems to have kept you away from the original purpose of your visit.

I'm learning enough about the rising crime rate to ask you a favor.

I can be of help.

I'd feel easier if you'd let me keep this in your safe.

Of course.

14, 72, 8.

Have you developed such acute hearing, or were you able to see over my

Robert, your observation is incredible.

Did I miss any numbers?

None.

Maybe we ought to put this in an envelope.

Do you have one?

Of course.

This envelope was found on the dead man.

It's the same as the one you just gave me.

What are you saying, Robert? I'm saying that your sons are about to be arrested

for conspiring to murder you.

One would have access to the safe and this envelope.

And the other would have drawn the floor plan of the house.

I'm sorry.

I begged you to leave it alone.

I couldn't.

The boys are not guilty.

I know.

It's time for the truth, Toshio.

You already know the truth.

I hired the man.

I gave him the money and the combination to the safe.

And an old drawing that Shinji had made of the house while he still lived here.

It would all have been over, Robert, if you had not dropped in unexpectedly that

day.

I ever tried to phone him, to tell him not to come.

But it was too late.

One more question.

Why?

There is no insurance payment for suicide.

I had to be killed.

It was the only way I could leave my son something worthwhile.

Say nothing, Robert.

Let the excitement die.

I will arrange it again sometime.

I know you feel you owe me a debt.

We're falling back to a more defensible position.

Your troops have secured the beachhead.

You won't be able to hold.

And you will, of course, follow your order.

You will be good enough not to leave the hut before we fall back.

It isn't I who owe, it's you.

You owe your sons a father.

A useless invalid will grow old and complaining and bitter.

A man doesn't change what he was.

He can live.

Really live.

If he's allowed to by the people around him.

You're allowed to. I cannot, Robert.

I'm afraid of what I will become. Don't change from the man you were.

Lieutenant, what's our age? Japanese Imperial Army.

At ease, Lieutenant.

I never had a chance to thank you, Lieutenant. I'm grateful.

And please be grateful enough not to inform my commanding officer of the

incident.

I suppose now I'll be sent to a prison camp.

Yes.

Will my wife be informed that I am alive?

Yes.

I've almost forgotten what she looks like.

The war won't last forever.

Give me her name and address. I'll write her myself.

That would be good of you.

May I smoke?

Good luck, Lieutenant.

Thank you, Lieutenant.

Keep it.

Is this the one I gave you?

Yes.

Where did you get it?

Sutomo brought it to me.

In San Francisco.

When he asked me to save his father's life.

Francisco. The trip was made on meager savings, and I think Shinji's agreement

to go to work and help pay it off.

They don't need your money, Toshio.

They need you.

There is still time to celebrate with some of your bourbon before we go to the

Kabuki.

Have you seen the kabuki recently?

No, I haven't.

Not bad.

Not as good as it was, of course.

But perhaps with a little personal coaching...

Good

luck, Lieutenant.

Thank you.