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He is good, isn't he?

Don't worry.

We'll be all right.

Where will you be?

In touch all the time.

What if he tries to pull something? He'll know me. He'll be able to identify

Not if he's dead, he won't.

I do believe we've got company.

That's right, Mr. Halliday.

Just take it easy.

It's a jeweler's loop.

I'm going to take the blindfold off now.

If you so much as sneeze, I'm going to blow your brains out.

Is that clear?

Eminently.

The FBI.

A Quinn Martin production starring Ephraim Zimbalist Jr.

Also starring Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, with guest stars

David Hedison, Jill Haworth, special guest star

Jessica Walter.

Tonight's episode, A Gathering of Sharks.

Hey.

No.

Not a sound.

Or it'll be your last one.

Ali!

Stop!

Stop or I'll shoot!

Thirteen hours after the daring theft of the Beauharnais diamond from the Oregon

summer home of retired millionaire Jacob Simpson Crane, the station wagon used

by the thief was found abandoned in a northern California state park.

Because there was evidence that stolen property was taken across state lines,

the FBI entered the case.

He was operated on last night. Doctor says he's going to make it.

Right this way.

Mr.

and Mrs. Crane, Inspector Erskine, Tom Colby. Inspector Erskine.

Colby, why don't you sit down? Thank you.

Get a good look at the man, Mrs. Green?

I'm afraid not. It happened so quickly, I was just lucky to get away with my

life. She could have been killed.

That's the thing that keeps running through my mind, that haunts me.

A few years ago, I would have handled this thing myself.

But now... My husband had a stroke last year.

Inspector, people don't just come into my house and take things.

Not now, not ever.

The diamond wasn't short, wasn't it?

For half its accepted value.

$150 ,000, that's all the insurance company would cover it for.

They tried to tell Eileen when and where she could wear it, but I didn't buy it

for her to lock it up someplace.

I wanted her to wear it when and wherever she wanted to.

So the insurance company and I split the difference.

Have you discharged any servants lately?

No. Why? Do you think it might be someone we know?

It's a possibility.

Miss Crane, do you think you could make a list of all the people that have

visited your home recently?

Yes, of course.

Inspector, I know it's only a piece of jewelry, but it's important to me, to

Do you think there's a chance that we may get the diamond back?

There's always a chance.

I think I'd better have a talk with your insurance company as soon as possible.

Excuse me.

Mr. Crane? Yes?

We've got the diamond.

Who is this?

Never mind.

If you want the stone back, it'll cost you $100 ,000.

How do I know you have it?

Don't play games, Crane.

I've got it.

You've got the guts to sell me back something I already own.

Do you want it or not?

No.

Suit yourself.

Wait.

Now you're being sensible.

Now get the money together, and I'll pick a spot where we can meet.

No, I can't do that.

I haven't been well.

Can you send someone else?

Yes.

Everett Halliday.

He knows the stone as well as I do.

Who's Halliday?

He works for me.

I don't know if I can reach him now. He's in Europe.

But he's due back at Pebble Beach this Tuesday.

Pebble Beach.

Yes. I can try to contact him there when he arrives.

I can tell him you'll be in touch with him, too.

All right. You do that.

you know about Halliday?

Everett Halliday? Yes.

Well, I've never seen him, but I've heard Crane talking to him on the phone.

He's been in Europe for a while with his daughter.

I think he's a widower.

Anything else?

I know he plays golf.

There are trophies all over Crane's house with Halliday's name on them, too.

Halliday's going to make the buyback?

Crane says he's not well enough.

I don't like it.

Why not?

Well, you know Crane. He's tricky.

He's not going to roll over and play dead. He'll put up a fight first.

We can handle it.

What do you mean, we?

I want you to negotiate with Halliday.

They won't be expecting a woman. It'll keep them off balance.

Besides, I want to keep one long step away from them.

But leave me out there?

Oh, no.

You've got nothing to worry about. You didn't steal a diamond. You haven't even

got it.

You're nothing but an innocent go -between.

Then let's have the stone cut up.

And get a fraction of what it's worth, right?

No. We'll do it my way.

Besides, Carmel is beautiful this time of year.

Come on, honey.

You got nothing to worry about?

Everything's going to be all right.

Is it?

We'll get this thing taken care of and then we'll split for Europe.

The Riviera.

It's what you want, isn't it?

You really mean it?

Of course I do.

What have you got, Lewis?

We've been going over lists of people who've had access to the house.

You think it may have been an inside job?

It looks that way right now.

What does Halliday do back?

We've had a bit of bad luck there.

His daughter's sick in Europe and he doesn't know when he can get away.

What do you plan to do?

Well, I talked to Crane about it. He has no objection to my taking Halliday's

place.

I've studied his pictures and we look quite a bit alike.

And I've looked over the pictures and reports of the diamond with the

company. Lewis, if it was an inside job and someone in the gang knows

Halliday... He's been in Europe ever since the Cranes came to Oregon.

And he's never played at Pebble Beach.

I really think this may be our best move, Art.

All right, Lewis, I'll take it up with the director and get back to you.

Take a look at this one.

Very nice.

You know, I shouldn't be telling you this, but in a way...

I wouldn't want the responsibility of placing Everett in that kind of

In fact, I'd feel better if you weren't going.

I guess I'm mellowing in my old age.

The Bureau wants this thief as badly as you do, Mr. Crane.

I'm beginning to realize that.

Hello, have you noticed the inscriptions on the trunks?

You and Halliday went many times like this?

Yes, we were partners.

What's his handicap?

Me?

Everett's a whiz.

Do you play, Inspector?

He is good, isn't he?

We'll be all right.

Where will you be?

In touch all the time.

What if he tries to pull something?

He'll know me. He'll be able to identify me.

Not if he's dead, he won't.

I told you.

You've got nothing to worry about.

You make it seem so easy.

But I guess that's the secret to golf.

Maybe even life.

What's your name?

Carla Payne.

I play a little, but I'm afraid my only real talent is for appreciation.

Have we met before?

No, but we have an influence.

I hadn't expected a... A woman?

One so attractive.

Is Mrs. Holliday with you?

My wife died last year, but you knew that, didn't you?

You're very quick, but you're right.

Well, I had to be sure who you were.

Now that you're sure?

I have something I think you may want.

What's that?

The Beauharnais diamond.

I'll have to see it first.

I'm afraid that's out of the question.

You don't really expect me to pay for something I haven't authenticated.

You can do that when we make the transfer.

Before.

You know, this isn't golf we're playing, Mr. Halliday.

People can get hurt at this game.

Is that a threat?

A warning.

Take it or leave it.

I'll have to get back to you.

I'm not going anywhere.

You know, it's too bad we're on opposite sides of the fence.

Had things been otherwise, we might have worked well together.

You'll be hearing from him.

Isn't it lovely? And it's by an artist who lives right here in Big Sur.

Well, you can't win them all.

You look what the waves washed in.

How are you, Sue?

About the way I look.

Pretty as ever.

I wish I had a quarter for every girl you said that to.

What are you doing here, Scott?

I came to see you.

I believe it.

But then I believe in leprechauns and Santa Claus. It's the truth.

It always is for about as long as it takes you to say it.

It's good to see you, Scott.

Let's go for a walk on the beach.

I've got customers.

What time do you walk?

Anytime I want.

But I don't want right now.

Doesn't it mean anything to you that I keep coming back?

Sure. Some laughs, but a lot more hurt.

you're like a piece of driftwood scott that keeps floating in and out of my

you're great to look at fun to be with but nothing to hold on to maybe i've

changed i'll come back later we'll go for a walk what do you say

Nice boat.

Was Carla Payne with anyone when she checked in?

No, she was alone, and... She's driving a car she rented in her own name, but

we're keeping her under surveillance.

Where is she now?

As soon as she left you, she went straight to her room.

Well, whoever she's working with is keeping his distance.

Except to wait for her to make contact.

At the gas station.

How did it go?

He wants to see the diamond first before he'll get the money.

We knew he'd be cautious.

What did you tell him?

That I'd get back to him.

Good girl.

Scott, where do you want me to meet you?

When?

Tonight. We'll have dinner together.

It's not safe.

Suppose Halliday's having you followed.

Hoping to get to me and the diamond.

There's too much at stake to risk it.

I guess you're right.

Carla, I want to see you too, you know.

I spent most of the day thinking about you.

About us.

That makes me feel better.

You get in touch with Halliday.

Tell him he can see the diamond tomorrow.

And I'll find a place where you can't be followed and I'll get back to you.

Scott, say it.

I love you, Carla.

I love you, too.

Another lucky girl? Nah, just business.

As soon as the deal's closed, the partnership ends.

Well, will you look at me acting just like I had strings on you? It's what I

want.

You know, this time I believe you.

I saw you play golf today.

I asked your caddy who you were.

Truth is, I'm looking for a partner.

Can I buy you a drink?

No, thanks.

My name's Roberts.

Dave Roberts.

Glad to meet you. I'm very glad to meet you, too.

Well, like I said, you are some kind of golfer.

Of course, I guess you didn't need me to tell you that, did you? Huh?

Ever thought about playing professionally?

No, I just play for pleasure.

Well, now, people that play for pleasure can make a little money, too.

Now, take me, for example.

I play a pretty good game of golf, even if I do say so myself.

Now, I'm not in your league or anything like that, but together.

we'd make quite a team.

See, I got this little group of high rollers.

Now, these guys are just itching for a little action. I mean, hey, if we don't

take them, somebody else is going to, right?

Mr. Robinson, I'm sorry, but I'm just not interested.

Okay.

Okay.

Hey, look, now, if you change your mind, I'm staying right there at the hotel.

I'm staying right here.

Oh! I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Excuse me.

Friend of yours?

Never saw him before.

Well, heaven protects fools and drunks.

What else have you got to tell me?

You can see the diamond tomorrow.

Are all these precautions really necessary?

Leave it on, Mr. Halliday.

You know, I get this feeling you don't trust me. Good. Keep it and you won't

hurt.

I believe we've got company.

That's right, Mr. Halliday.

Just take it easy.

It's a jeweler's loop.

All right, Mr. Halliday.

I'm only going to say this once.

When you look at the diamond, keep your eyes straight ahead. Don't turn around.

Understand?

Understand.

I'm going to take the blindfold off now.

If you so much as sneeze, I'm going to blow your brains out.

Is that clear?

Eminently.

How come Crane sent you?

Do you know about diamonds?

I know about this one. I was with him when he bought it.

Satisfied? It's the boy, Nate.

I'll take this.

How soon can you get the money?

Just as soon as I can get to the bank in town.

All right.

I'll call you at your hotel with instructions where to bring it.

Mr. Halliday.

Yes?

Don't underestimate me.

If anything goes wrong, If there are any follow -ups, I'll kill you.

Been charming.

Hold it, Carla.

Bert. How you been?

All right.

How's Jordan?

I wouldn't know.

Got tired of his two -timing. I dumped him.

Before or after the crane job?

I don't know what you're talking about.

I think you do.

Hey.

At least let me buy you a drink.

Some other time, Bert.

Now.

Leave me alone.

Sure.

It was just a guess, Carla.

You can't blame me for trying.

The fact the crane was just robbed.

The fact you just drove in here with Halliday.

It sounded an awful lot like Jordan's kind of thing.

I want in.

Jordan will kill you.

Let me talk to him.

I'm warning you for your own good.

Don't be so good to me.

Hey, pal.

Hey, you play golf, huh? Look, I'm into the sweetest deal in the world.

I need a partner.

Look, get lost, will you, please? Oh, hey, pal, don't get upset. Don't have to

get so... Look, look. Oh, God.

Yes, sir?

Tom. The identification division has identified the latents on the glass you

sent in.

Carla Payne is an alias for a woman named Barbara Marie Thompson.

She was convicted of interstate transportation of stolen property in San

Francisco a few years ago.

The cranes have identified her picture.

She posed as an interior decorator under another alias and was in the house

before the diamond was stolen.

They're all sized in. How's Lewis doing?

He's authenticated the diamond.

And you are going to proceed?

Yes, sir. We're having a package made up now.

All right, Tom. Get back to me.

Stop right there, Mr. Halliday.

Look what you got there, Shea Case, on the ground.

Go on.

Uh -huh.

All right, folks, nothing to worry about. Everything's under control.

Back up.

Looks like the sharks are beginning to gather.

See what you can find out about it.

Mr. Everett Halliday, please.

Hello? Mr. Halliday?

Yes? Have you got the money?

Yes.

Okay.

Now get into your car and drive north to the Monterey Turnoff.

There's a phone booth in the Monterey Marina parking lot at the end of

Washington. You've got 15 minutes to get there.

Understand? Monterey Marina parking lot at the end of Washington. All right.

Right. And Mr. Halliday, no tricks.

In case you follow, we'll be covering you in a leapfrog pattern with backup

units on the parallel streets.

Maintain surveillance on the pain woman.

My deal's all set.

Thank you, Banks.

I'll pick you up at your place in an hour.

You better take a cab.

I'll meet in my car.

All right.

Wait.

What? Not having any second thoughts?

Unit 3 to all units on the special.

Leaving parking lot now and heading north.

Unit 3 to 7, take over.

10 -4.

Hello?

Halliday?

Yes? Are you alone?

I'm alone.

All right.

Drive to Cannery Row in Hoffman.

There's a phone booth in the parking lot. Be there in five minutes.

There's a note taped underneath the phone.

Unit 70, Unit 3.

He's leaving the marina and heading north through Lighthouse Tunnel.

Except in all units.

He stopped at a phone booth at Canterbury Row.

Just keep cool, Mr. Halliday.

I don't want to hurt you.

The diamond?

You're really not a very trusting man, are you, Mr. Halliday?

It's a fake.

You're lying.

Look for yourself.

One angle I never figured.

Carla.

She must have made the switch after you looked at it.

I'm sorry, Mr. Halliday.

I'll take the money.

I'm sorry. The deal's off.

What is this?

FBI, you're under arrest.

Carla, if you get so away with it... Put your hands behind your head.

Oh, I wish I could see the look on Jordan's face when he finds out he's

a fake.

Well, who knows? Halliday may go for it.

Had a pretty good pace made up.

You're not sorry, are you?

You're not doing this just to get even with Jordan.

I did it for us.

Double -crossing Jordan with the fraught thing on the cake.

Halliday? No, Miss Payne.

Inspector is an FBI.

And I thought you and I might have worked well together.

The way we did.

Scott Jordan was tried and convicted in state court of burglary and attempted

murder. Jordan and Barbara Marie Thompson were found guilty in federal

interstate transportation of stolen property and conspiracy.

David Robinson was also convicted of receiving stolen property.

Burt Stoner was convicted in federal court of assault of a federal officer.