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What is your situation now, Dr. Rydell?

I agreed to act for them, of course.

I am to wait for further orders.

What I would like to suggest to you is that I carry out those orders with

your knowledge. You mean act as a double agent?

If that is how you would say it, yes.

You're aware of the danger involved?

Of course.

Otherwise, this.

A gesture of mine would have very little meaning.

You wouldn't by any chance be playing follow the white cane, would you,

in hopes of stealing it for free?

All right, very well. I'll have you at Dr.

Rydell's railway station Wednesday morning.

White cane and all.

I'll tell you the time later.

Wednesday?

I would like it sooner.

Sorry.

I might add, if you do try any games, Kessler, your Dr. Rydell will be the

to go.

The FBI.

A Quinn Martin production starring Ephraim Zimbalist Jr.

Also starring Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, with guest stars

Patrick O 'Neill, David Frankham,

Charlotte Stewart, George Nader.

Tonight's episode.

Game of Champs.

There's just one point I'd like to question. Well, perhaps we'll have time

today. I hope so. Thank you.

Thank you.

Not during the day.

I tell you, it was locked.

Yes, sir, of course.

I suggest we have a good look around. The door was locked.

All right, sir.

This is an emergency.

On August 7th, at the close of an international symposium of world

scientists in Baltimore, Maryland, the attack on one of the key researchers and

subsequent disappearance of plans of the secret project Silverfish was

immediately reported to the FBI.

Inspector Lewis Erskine arrived to spearhead the investigation, which was

present the Bureau with one of the most complex and critical cases in its

history.

Due to the fact that papers could still be here...

All right, how are you?

Excuse me.

It's all to the place back there in the strip.

We haven't completed those gates.

Now,

it happened quite a ways back here, sir. Excuse me.

It's all to the place here as you open the door.

If Thalen dragged a man and got his keys, who's found over here, sir?

Apparently knew exactly what he was looking for and where to find it.

It's Project Silverfish, Pattern Recognition Circuit.

Hello, Doctor.

The director of the center, Dr. Jordan McClure, Inspector Lewis Erskine. Hello,

Inspector. How do you do, Doctor? You've seen Dr. Nelson?

I've just come from the hospital.

They seem pretty confident there'll be no permanent damage.

Well, thank heaven for that.

Was he able to help you?

No. He said he was alone in the corridor, opening the door. That's the

remembers.

Everything points to someone that's completely familiar with the center's

routine, its personnel, and the project itself.

Yes, there seems no question.

And yet you know the tightness of our security.

Yes, sir.

About this recognition circuit, doctor. The key to the entire project.

Can you give me an estimate of the extent of the damage or the...

Value a competitor might put on it? Well, no, there's no way you can price

You see, Silverfish is an underwater missile.

It'll make every other such device obsolete for a good many years to come.

And the recognition circuit, as I told you, is its key component.

No, there's no absolute in money that a competitor would be willing to pay, or

in lives either.

I think that Dr. Nelson is an extremely lucky man.

Had he caught a glimpse of his assailant, I doubt that he'd be alive

Our agreement was that I'd get the plan, deliver it to you, and I'd be through.

That's true, that's true. That was the agreement at the time, but you changed

it. No, I don't intend to argue with you. A freelance in my business can't

afford to take an inflexible position most of the time.

Walking between two very tough opposing sides.

So if you... Well, you've got to learn to go with the wind if you're going to

survive.

Now, don't excite yourself. It's just till I work out the deal with my

Now, I'm through now.

Not quite.

In this particular circumstance, I'm the boss of the job. Now, if you doubt

that, I suggest that you examine your situation, Sterling.

You're a clever man.

A really gifted man in your job.

Essentially, you're also a weak man.

Otherwise, I'd never been able to get you.

Oh, no, don't make that mistake.

I was stupid to let you set me up, but don't make the mistake of thinking I'm

weak. All right.

Look, you can hardly blame yourself.

I mean, you're really something of a classic example.

Anybody with a gambling itch is always totally vulnerable.

Look, why are we going into all of this?

Just relax.

This is all new to you and you're nervous.

It's understandable, but... Look, I still need you. I can't do it alone.

Just till we make the deal.

You'll be back in Monte Carlo with a wad of money in your hand before you know

it. Okay?

Is it the price?

Raymond, you amaze me.

Your brashness is absolutely incredible.

Do you think I could ever really hand over any sum of money to you after our

last experience?

That was unfortunate, wasn't it?

Unfortunate?

A beautifully documented file that proved to be absolutely worthless.

Do you know the only reason that you are walking beside me today? The fact that

you are still alive is due to an unprecedented decision by my superior.

Well, the fact that either one of us has walked here today, I know that.

That should suggest to you I'd be doubly careful about anything I brought you

again.

That's what your superiors had in mind, no doubt.

Why cut off this excellent source? Play out his line.

He knows what'll happen next time.

If it ever comes to that, I will personally take the responsibility to

of you.

I'm sure you will, Nicholas.

In the meantime, you need me.

Now, you've tried to get these plans yourself and failed.

Are you going to explain that, Nicholas?

I'm sure there's someone you can get to authenticate the materials before we

make the transfer.

It shouldn't be difficult for you. You have the resources.

There is one person, if he can be persuaded.

Persuasion is one of your better talents, Captain.

I'll let you know.

What I want is his source. He stole the material for it. I understand.

Any luck?

We have a list of 16 possibilities.

Right now, it's a matter of checking them out.

Well, we may have a major break.

Dr. Alex Rydell is the top man in this field.

Electronic circuitry.

He's here on a grant from the Eastern Zone.

Georgetown.

He was contacted by Code Green in New York to authenticate a project plan.

And he's come to us through the State Department.

He indicated in a preliminary meeting that he wants to defect.

Did he mention the name of the plan?

No, he didn't. But the coincidence is too great.

Dr. Rydell, Assistant Director Arthur Ward. How do you do, Doctor?

Inspector Lewis Erskine.

Dr. Rydell.

Thank you, I can manage.

Well, we understand your general situation from Undersecretary Winters.

glad to hear anything you'd care to tell us.

Yes.

It is...

You have experienced doubtless many times before.

For me, it is the end of a very long torment.

I have explained the situation to the Undersecretary, so we need not concern

ourselves here with details.

What I would like to do now is make a gesture, a gift, if you will, to this

country, for reasons which are known to me to be good.

You were to...

authenticate a certain project plan.

Yes. Was it mentioned by name, Dr. Rydell?

No. Only that it had to do with something we call a recognition circuit.

And who approached you?

A man.

I was told to report to New York City.

I know him only by a code name and a telephone number. I will give them both

you. But nobody in the embassy here?

No.

Although I believe... that the request was originated here, possibly by

Kessler.

Do you know this Kessler? Yes.

We have met several times in Europe, not here.

Is he part of the network?

I suppose, but I could not say so with certainty.

What is your situation now?

I agreed to act for them, of course.

I am to wait for further orders.

What I would like to suggest to you is that I carry out those orders with

your knowledge.

You mean act as a double agent?

If that is how you would say it, yes.

You're aware of the danger involved?

Of course.

Otherwise, this gesture of mine would have...

The man Raymond met immediately after he left the park.

Yes? I followed him. His name is Sterling Grant.

He's an electronics expert, attending the symposium on behalf of the Royal

Institute. All the information is there.

Have you thought, Raymond, that...

The whole idea of sending someone to authenticate the plan might be a move to

discover my identity.

Except that won't get in the plan.

I've got it. You don't.

But you're learning.

You're not being coached by chance, are you?

What do you mean?

Well, there's nothing our friend Kessler would like better than to have me dead

and only you to deal with.

His difficulty is going to be that I mean to dictate the arrangements up to

including the time he hands me the money.

Now, here's the first step.

I want you to go out of the country.

Amherst, Virginia.

Rent -A -Flight.

This we call a safe house.

Something out of the way where you can finish up some work.

I use this as a deposit.

Of course, we'll use an assumed name.

Right?

Dr. Alex Rydell.

No, I'm afraid not.

Oh, he's quite the distinguished man.

Member of your organization?

We have complete confidence in him.

There is only one difficulty.

If he is to study this material, it will have to be transcribed into Braille.

Dr. Rydell is blind.

Well, that's a complication I don't realize very much.

Well, I'm sorry.

He's the only authority that we will accept.

Well, he says he will meet you whenever you want to authenticate the material.

You wouldn't by any chance be playing follow the white cane, would you,

in hopes of stealing it for free?

All right, very well. I'll have you at Dr.

Rydell's railway station Wednesday morning.

White cane and all.

I'll tell you the time later.

Wednesday?

I would like it sooner.

Sorry.

I might add, if you do try any games, Kessler, your Dr. Rydell will be the

to go.

Yes.

Yes, I see.

Colonel, I was wondering, would it be possible...

Please, who is there?

Johnson, sir. He wanted me to hook up the filter.

No, please.

Just leave it.

Leave it.

Yes, sir.

Wednesday morning.

Well, yes, I agreed, of course. I am perfectly willing to look at the

for you. But I had hoped not so soon.

I am in the middle of an experiment here that is critical. And to interrupt...

Would you think after 20 years of living with blindness I would do such a stupid

thing? It's understandable.

Stupid, there is no other word for it.

Now I am useless.

They will make other plans.

Not necessarily.

Doctor, as far as you know, none of these people have ever seen you.

No, except...

Kessler, many years ago in Europe.

And suppose Inspector Erskine were to take your place?

Impossible. Be brave.

Some years ago, Dr. Rydell, I worked on a case where I had to learn it.

I think I could get by.

Besides, these people won't know Braille.

No, that is true.

Do you resemble me at all? There have been pictures.

It shouldn't be too difficult.

How much do you know about electronic circuitry, Inspector?

Not much beyond Ohm's Law.

I can see the importance of that.

We have what?

Twenty hours.

I could give you the general idiom, at least.

That might carry you.

No need your complete history.

In twenty hours?

I should have lived, unless you did not.

Hello.

This is George Martin, Miss Sims.

How do you do? Miss Sims, great that you could come.

Well, shall we take a moment, or would you like to get started?

Well, I think we'd better get started, as I understand that we have a lot to do

and not much time. Right.

You brought your braille machine?

Oh, yes. I'll get it. Fine.

Well, come on, Miss Sims, and we're in the study.

Oh.

It's beautiful country out here, and a beautiful day.

I'm sorry you can't see it. Oh, I can feel it.

The desk is right in front of you.

Here's your chair.

Thank you.

Now, put your case here.

You want it open?

Oh, no, that's all right. I can do it.

One tells me you're familiar with scientific material, in a sense.

Yes, I've transcribed several books on the subject, along with everything.

Thank you.

So I'll read and you'll transcribe directly onto the machine, is that

That's right.

Just give me a moment to get fit here. Take your time.

There'll be no title, and we'll admit the introduction and just start with the

formula. Oh.

Are you ready?

I'm ready.

First word is conductance, period.

Indirect. Pardon?

circuits, inductance is expressed by G

equals 1 over R.

We're continuing our investigation of the people whose names I've checked off,

but we feel we have a good knowledge of where they were and what they were doing

during the exact time, which leaves us with these three, Dr. Fulton, Dr. Adams

and Sterling Grant.

Fulton and Adams reportedly boarded a flight from London immediately after the

meeting. But we haven't been able to reach them yet, and we haven't been able

get in touch with Grant at all.

Apparently, he's on holiday.

Sterling Grant.

Who is he?

Well, he's been working under a fellowship by the Brenner Foundation of

Amsterdam.

and was sent to the Composium by the Royal Institute.

Of the three, he seems the likeliest, although he's been given top security

clearance. Well, let's find him, Tom.

Yes, sir.

Good morning, sir.

I'm the Red Cap, told to look out for you.

I've got your space.

This way, sir. What about my ticket?

The man is holding it for you.

You'd

like

to ride out?

Yes.

I'm Don Talbot. I've been sent to bring you along.

Oh, yes.

Pleasure to meet you, Doctor.

You're very kind.

I made a deal about you.

Have you, indeed?

Well, not in your field. That's a little beyond me, I'm afraid.

And your other thing, chess.

Ah, you play chess, Mr. Talbot.

Well, I once came fairly close to beating Grayson himself.

Sorry if that sounds like boasting, but... Not at all.

That is something to be very proud of.

Don't put me on, Doctor.

Oh,

yes, I see.

No, I am sincere.

I'm sad you beat him regularly.

I only played him once.

I've brought a set with me.

Chess now?

Oh, I'm afraid I'm rather tired. I've been working very hard.

The game should relax you. You've got a little time to kill.

One game, I insist.

You know, I'm delighted to have this opportunity, Doctor.

Just since you beat Grayson so handily, I'm sure I won't be much of a challenge

to you, but I promise I'll try.

Bishop six.

Now, unless I'm greatly mistaken, Doctor, the game is mine.

Hardly.

Fine.

Oh, it's here, Doctor.

Sorry.

But I... I asked you not to hand it to me, just to tell me where it is.

That's... My fault, sorry.

And the board?

I think I can remember where the pieces went. Yes, yes, we can finish.

I certainly hope so.

It'll take a moment.

No, I'm afraid it's not time after all.

Perhaps we can finish it later.

Yes, perhaps we can.

Uh, conductor.

I've got a very sick man with me. I've got to get him to a hospital

What's this next station?

It's just a freight depot. We don't stop here. You'll have to. I'm a doctor.

I'll take full responsibility.

I've got to get this man to a hospital.

Yes, doctor.

Yes, where are you?

At the freight depot. You said you'd have a cab waiting.

It'll be there. You're a little early.

Sterling, can the girl hear you?

No, she's working in the study.

Raymond, what's wrong?

I don't know.

A nerve jumping.

For one thing, for the fifth -ranking chess master of the world, Dr. Rydell

seems to remember very little of his championship games.

Well, Raymond, if you're worried about him at all, do you think it's wise to

bring him here?

I have to.

Well, what is it you think?

That he might be an agent?

That we'll find out.

I thought with your experience nothing could go wrong.

Now you're not sure.

Don't you realize that this man comes here and is not Rydell? Don't you

he might identify me? That's exactly what I've argued about.

Just a moment.

Yes, Helen.

He's finished.

I'll be with you in a moment.

Hello? Yes.

The girl, she was standing in the doorway. I'm not sure what she may have

You better keep her there.

The cab's here. I'll be there soon.

Sterling, now don't lose your head.

Mr. Martin, if there's nothing else, I'd like to go home now.

Sorry, I can't leave just now.

I tell you what, you haven't eaten anything. You must be starving.

No, I'd rather go home.

No, no, come on.

Let's see what we can find in the kitchen.

All right, thank you, Jim.

That was Jim Vincent.

The train made an unscheduled stop at a freight depot north of Amherst.

Lewis and his contact were picked up by a cab there.

Jim's calling the cab company now to find out where they were taken.

I want you to fly down there and join him, Tom.

Yes, sir.

Anything more on Grant?

No, not yet.

Well, have Connors take over here.

This is George Martin, Dr. Rydell.

Hello.

Doctor, we're all ready for you. Will you come this way, please?

Well, here we are.

Dr. Rydell, this is Helen Sims.

How do you do, Doctor?

There's a chair to your left.

Thank you.

Are you comfortable?

How perfect, Nick.

Here's the coffee, sir.

Thank you.

It's fascinating to watch you read like that.

How does it start, Doctor?

It's on conductance.

In direct current circuit, conductance is expressed

by...

G equals one over R.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

It's all yours, Doctor.

Excuse us.

How much did she hear?

I don't know.

I turned and she was standing there.

It's almost certain she heard me say that if it wasn't Rydell, he might

me. She could have heard you say he might be an agent.

She could have, yes.

Afterwards, she made no comment?

No.

I have to assume she heard enough.

Doctor?

Yes? I don't want to disturb you.

Oh.

It's all right. I'm afraid I've been rude.

Do you live here?

No,

I live in Charlottesville.

With your parents?

No, I live alone.

And how long have you been without sight?

All my life. And you?

An accident with a student.

What did you wanted to ask do you think you can get them to let me go home now?

They're keeping you here.

Yes, and I don't understand what don't you?

Please

Yes, I was given this number for Nicholas Kessler.

My name is Sterling Grant.

Oh, excellent.

Excellent.

Yes?

I've decided to take the proposition your man Henry offered.

He said you'd guarantee full cover for me.

Yes, that was the agreement.

I don't trust Raymond anymore.

I can't go any further. You've got to get me out. Where are you?

Amherst, Virginia.

The house at the end of Hansford Drive?

Yes.

Hi, Jim. Tom.

The cab driver that picked up the inspector hasn't returned to the garage

Well, how do we contact him? I'm afraid we can't. Small cab company cabs aren't

radio dispatched.

However, he's expected back any time now.

Doctor, this is taking an awfully long time.

A very complicated formula.

It's also very good.

A brilliant word. Very frightening.

I'm pleased, but we really haven't much time. Where are you now?

The bottom of five.

Well, my numbers are different than yours. Will you read it to me, please?

Very well.

Of a single reactor, Q equals XL over RL.

Of a single capacitor.

Q equals XC over RL.

Wait, yes, here.

Did you say RL?

Over RL.

No. Doctor, how could it possibly be RL?

Doctor, I think the formula... I'm merely reading it.

Where did Helen go?

I don't know.

Excuse me.

You seen Helen?

How long has she been gone?

I don't know.

His feet dropped just about a foot away. How do you know?

Who are you?

There isn't time to explain, Helen. You've just got to trust me.

No! I don't know what you're planning, any of you. I just... I'm afraid I want

to get out of here.

My name is Erskine. I'm with the FBI.

What? What you've been transcribing is a stolen formula.

That's why I'm here.

Do you believe me?

I don't know. I guess so.

Good. All right.

Come on, then.

We mustn't fight it too far now.

You've hurt your ankle.

Okay?

Talbot!

Martin!

Talbot!

How did you find her, Doctor?

Oh, she... She called for help.

She'd hurt her ankle.

Came as quickly as possible.

Are you hurt?

No, I'm fine. Thank you.

Good.

Good. It's fortunate for all of us.

Helen. Yes?

He's so good.

I have to read this.

Q equals XC over RL.

Thank you.

Of course, it should be over RC.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Don't worry, Helen.

It's a natural mistake.

Then you'll authenticate it?

Yeah, of course. Good.

Let's go, then.

It's Jerry, right?

I'll call Kessler. I need to tell him. On the telephone?

Yes.

I'm sorry, Mr. Talbot.

What do you mean?

I cannot vouch for its authenticity unless I hand it to him personally.

You did not tell him where I am.

Good.

Put him through.

Yes? We're ready.

Excellent. There's a flight from Washington to Charlottesville, Virginia.

It gets here at 7 o 'clock this evening.

Take it, we'll meet you at the terminal.

Well, why can't we meet here in town?

You can choose the place if you're so suspicious.

Well, let's do it my way.

Sure, I remember picking them up.

This fellow made arrangements with me yesterday. Told me what time to be down

Freight Depot.

He even gave me a $10 deposit.

Where did you take them? All the way to Amherst.

Hansford Drive.

It's the last house before it turns into a dirt road.

Thank you. You bet.

Unit one to control.

No one can hear us.

No?

You knew it was me when I came in?

Of course.

Remarkable. Not really. Your step.

Mr. Talbot.

I'm worried about her.

Why are you worried? The security.

Well, you can safely leave that to us.

Oh, I'm sure of that.

But if you don't mind, I'll cater it myself.

Sorry?

I'm afraid I must insist.

After the transfer is made, I will take care of her.

I can't let you do that.

In that case, I will not go along with you.

You're making a lot of demands, Doctor. I'm beginning to wonder why.

Good afternoon.

So?

Yes, we came to an agreement.

You're being very foolish, Grant.

What do you expect to get out of it?

Survival, possibly.

Please stay where you are, Doctor.

Who is it? I'm with Captain, Doctor.

Dr. Rydell?

Yes.

What is it?

Oh, it's like change in our arrangement. Is this the plan?

Yes. And you are prepared to... To authenticate it?

Yes, entirely.

Raymond, you are truly a bungler.

He's not Rydell.

Who is he?

Who do you suppose he is?

You were so clever. You were experienced. You knew exactly how to

walked between the sides so many times.

Oh, be quiet.

Henry, take them out to the car.

FBI! Hold it!

Stop it! Freeze!

Come out now.

All over.

You sure?

Mr. Erskine, isn't it?

Inspector Erskine.

My, that is a comforting sound.

Thank you. Hello, Helen.

What made you trust me?

I don't know.

Just instinct, I guess.

There was just something in his voice that bothered me.

Grants? Yeah.

He tried to sound normal and pleasant and even happy, but... You just knew

he knew he was doing something wrong.

Like a little boy caught in a cookie jar.

A rather larcenous little boy.

Yes. What a waste.

Well, goodbye, Instructor.

Raymond and Sterling Grant were convicted in federal court of conspiracy

commit espionage against the United States.

Nicholas Kepler and his confederates were declared persona non grata and

returned to their own country.