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You and I are going to have a little talk.

You bet we are, old buddy.

Don't you mind...

He's trying to use you

against me. Trying to job us. Can't you see that? Uh -huh.

That isn't it.

The problem is you.

You're hung up on her and you can't admit it and it's driving you bananas.

I was just trying to hustle up some cash for us.

Now that's what you said last time.

Well, it was true then, too.

I'm sure.

Listen, a girl needs things, Evan, like a new apartment, new clothes.

Well, don't worry, baby.

I was there.

And I'm going to be there again.

Like in about a week.

You see, I'll be turning out the best -looking 10s and 20s that anybody ever

to the system.

Why, I might just end up being the unofficial treasurer of these United

Julie Rankin, we're with the FBI.

Way to go, baby. I'm sorry.

Remember, as long as you got friends, you're rich.

FBI.

The FBI.

A Quinn Martin production.

Starring Ephraim Zimbalist Jr.

Also starring Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, with guest stars

Stuart Whitman, Robert Foxworth, Tim

McIntyre, special guest star Mariette Hartley.

Tonight's episode, The Double Play.

Thank you very much, sir.

Well, Miss Farrell, Mr. Benning.

I was afraid you had already gone back to Maryland.

What a pleasant surprise.

We'll be going back in the morning.

Although I might have to put a harness on this Shelly to get her in the car.

Oh, I don't know about that. I might be very manageable.

Depends on how you treat me.

Something tells me I might have to part with some money.

Remember that ring you showed me the other day while Rex was buying me that

little gold lighter? Oh, yeah, there it is.

Does he know?

Not yet.

Darling.

It's for you.

Oh. Oh, I had to trick you. It's the only way I could get you here.

Is it handsome?

It's a full four and a half carats, Mr. Benning.

We were fortunate to get it through an estate sale.

Oh, it was just made for you.

Vanessa, you know I never wear rings.

Oh, won't you?

For me?

If you've got to buy me something, why don't you find something more practical?

No. I want you to have something that means something.

You've already drawn the check.

You were all set to spend it on me.

I still am.

All right, then.

This is what I want.

I've never said no to you before. I don't intend to start now.

I believe this is the figure you quoted me, Mr. Wilner, including taxes.

Yes, that is correct.

May I?

I'll just give it a quick polish.

It'll just take a minute. Don't bother wrapping it, please.

I'm so happy, darling.

Just like that.

Didn't even blink.

Nice.

Well, the bank's closed right now, but maybe there's somebody still there that

could cash it for us. Oh, I shouldn't be too concerned, my dear. To a man like

Mr. Benning, $40 ,000 is petty cash.

Oh?

I hope it brings much happiness, Mr. Benning.

Thank you.

We look forward to seeing you next summer.

Bye -bye. Goodbye.

Mary Lou?

Yeah, this is Janine down at Wellner's.

Is one of your officers still there?

We have a cashier's check I'd like to have verified.

On the afternoon of September 14th, a man and a woman posing as wealthy

entered a jewelry store in the resort city of Morell's Inlet, South Carolina,

and exchanged a worthless check for a diamond ring valued at nearly $40 ,000.

In the company of a confederate posing as a chauffeur, the subjects were

observed fleeing in a rented sedan.

Several hours later, when the sedan was discovered abandoned across state lines

in the vicinity of Waynesboro, Georgia, The FBI entered the case.

Because the men matched the description of a pair identified in a series of

similar confidence schemes in Virginia and the Carolinas, Inspector Lewis

Erskine assumed on -the -scene supervision of the investigation.

FBI,

Inspector Erskine, Special Agent Colby.

I got my bearings again. It suddenly dawned on me that he had handled one of

custom cigarette cases.

I thought his fingerprints might be on it, so I put it away in this.

And here's the check.

Will your insurance cover the loss?

Well, I don't know, Inspector. You see, I didn't get a bank clearance before

releasing the merchandise.

Any reason why?

Well, yes. For one thing, they had bought a $300 lighter in here earlier in

week. Did he give you a check for it? Yes. The girl wrote a personal check.

There was no problem.

Would you look at these, please, Mr. Weller? See if you recognize any of

That's him.

That's Benning.

George Adler.

What about the chauffeur?

I'm afraid not, Inspector.

Tell us about the woman.

Oh, long blonde hair.

Good figure.

Somewhere in her early twenties, I'd say.

What name did she use?

Farrell.

First name was Vanessa.

Vanessa Farrell.

That's it.

We'll need one more thing, Mr.

Wellner. A description of the ring.

I could give you a picture. I was planning on running an ad.

Thank you.

The description of the girl, he must have found another female accomplice.

Another girl Friday. He won't be back Saturday.

Five.

Six.

Seven.

Eight.

Nine. That's as far as I go.

I guess I never told you, Milky.

That odd number spooked me.

Take it or leave it.

You made yourself a deal.

Hey, old buddy. Me?

Look, he's tailed out a packed cow on the way out.

It looked about that many hours late.

Well, it's a stake at least.

Hey, why don't we whip on down to the Bahamas and lay some of this out on that

green felt? I got a feeling we could really make it grow.

Where you been?

Oh, now, come on.

What was I supposed to do with a poor girl? Leave her out in the middle of the

road? I don't know about you, but I was taught to be courteous to ladies.

Courtesy is a tip in your hat.

Any chance she might have followed you?

None.

No, when I went to see her, I heard the shower going, so I just grabbed one of

her shoes and took off.

What do you think of our next benefactor?

It looks like a kid.

He owns a couple of recording companies.

And he has more than a dozen top country artists on a personal contract.

Made his first million when he was 24.

Going on 30 now and he's not going backwards.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I didn't think you played the guitar.

He plays the ponies.

Plays them big.

And he always loses.

It's the one area of his life where the Midas touch is missing.

His bankroll can stand the drain.

His ego is hurting.

How do we lead him in?

Did you ever hear of a guy named Steve Kubik?

Oh, you mean the big gambler? He's a gambler of another color.

His horses never lose.

How does he manage that?

A lot of people would like to know the same thing.

There he is. He's tried, never convicted. That was two years ago.

Now he sits in the background, and he has various flunkies place bets for him.

I bet I know who's going to get to play the part of the flunky.

Well, if we set it up right, Ogden will be more than anxious to have Cubic place

a bet for him.

I don't know, old buddy.

Wouldn't it be a lot more laughs to go on down south and place our own bets?

Well, we've had those laughs.

Had them for years, and that's all we've had.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

Now, what do you want me to do?

Find us a new girl.

All right.

I understand the Bureau has identified Vanessa Farrell.

Yes, the lab matched her handwriting on the personal check she gave to the

jeweler with a check case we had on her four years ago.

Her true name is Judy Randall, and the jeweler has positively identified her

photograph.

U .S. Attorney has authorized a warrant.

Do we have an address on her?

An apartment on Collier Drive.

We have it under surveillance, but there's been no sign of her.

What about friends?

There's a boyfriend, an Evan Stack.

It's a local arrest record. We have him under surveillance, too.

A .T. 7 to 1.

1, go ahead.

A woman matching Judy Randall's description just joined Evan Stack at

garage. He'll be right there.

I was just trying to hustle up some cash for us.

Now, that's what you said last time.

Well, it was true then, too.

I'm sure.

Listen, a girl needs things, Evan, like a new apartment, new clothes.

Yeah?

So?

So they cut me out of my share.

Well,

that's too bad.

You see?

Now you end up all alone.

That's really rough.

Well, I've got a bulletin for you.

There are dudes all over this country just waiting. They're not like you.

They're there.

Well, don't worry, baby.

I was there.

And I'm going to be there again.

Like in about a week.

You see, I'll be turning out the best -looking tens and twenties that anybody

ever fed to the system.

Why, I might just end up being the...

unofficial treasurer of these United States.

Julie Rankin, we're with the FBI.

Drop the gun, Sack.

Turn around.

Up against the truck.

Thank you.

I'd say Vegas.

Maybe New York, Chicago.

One thing for sure, shit has heavy inside written all over it, don't it?

Seems like a shame, don't it?

Just coming in here and picking up a bunch of money.

What are you talking about now?

Futurity Saturday over Kentucky Meadows.

Why, Mr.

Kubik, I'd know you anywhere.

I like your outfit, knowing whatever accused you of understatement.

What's your name, honey?

For the moment, it's Doe Riley.

That sound all right?

That'll do.

How do I know you can pull this off?

Well, if you have to ask, maybe I should worry about you.

You're pretty sure of yourself, aren't you?

Well, I could shiver a little if you like, but I assume we're being watched.

Toby.

Get rid of her.

What? She's wrong.

Everything about her is wrong.

Oh, you're crazy.

Too smart, too slick.

I bet she's a lot older than Arden.

That's the whole idea.

Figure it out.

How long can he last on a diet of straight hair, straight hips, and

There's an answer to everything.

And when he's headed up to his body shirt with that, what's he going to

for? A woman.

Guess who qualifies?

You're talking to the expert, old buddy.

Stop worrying.

He wasn't very friendly.

Well, that doesn't mean anything.

Yes, it does.

It means I got to it.

Let's see what you can do with our boy Wonder here.

New talent.

A stranger will open up new opportunities this morning, and it's up

follow through.

That's my horoscope this morning.

I swear.

Aren't there any other strangers around?

Well, yeah.

Not any that are quite as interesting.

You mean astrologically? Of course.

I'm Mal Ogden.

Joe Riley.

Toby Thompson.

Hi, Toby.

Hi.

Now, what do you suppose these new opportunities could be?

Well, considering that we met here, I suppose it'd have something to do with

future this Saturday over at Kentucky Meadows.

You all have a horse at it?

Oh, no, we're just there.

How about your friend up there you were talking to? Strictly a spectator.

What about you? Are you an owner?

I guess if I could get credit for what I've dropped on some of these nags out

here, yeah.

What do you do for a living, Mel?

I'm sorry.

Nobody's asked me that in five or six years. I guess you really are a

aren't you?

I got a little recording studio and I managed to get a record out every once

a while.

Am I supposed to be impressed?

Well, it's kind of a trip that you're not.

Listen, maybe y 'all would like to come on over there later, see the setup, have

a little drink with us or something?

A special occasion?

Oh, well, my Hank Dunlop record just went over a million, so we're going to

ourselves a little liquid picnic.

What do you say, Toby?

Sounds like it might be a couple of chuckles.

You're on.

Great. I'll give you a card here.

And your friend that left, he could come along too.

My boss doesn't ever go to parties.

Well, maybe if I was to invite him personally. I mean, just give me his

I'll... Don't be a waste of time now.

See you tonight.

All right.

Bye -bye.

You have the right to remain silent, but anything you say can't be used against

you.

And you have the right to an attorney if you wish.

What about the right to walk out? That doesn't seem to be on here.

Who was with you in the Murrells -Inlet check fraud?

Murrells what?

Where's that?

Miss Randall, you've been identified there.

Okay, okay.

I knew I wasn't through losing on that hustle.

Those two.

I mean, they're bad.

They not only did me out of my share, they even split with my gold lighter.

Then for the capper, I got stuck with their hotel bill.

It's at the rip -off of all time.

Where are they now?

No idea.

Wish I did.

Do you recognize any of these?

This one raps.

Comes up with the idea and does most of the work.

What about the other man?

Toby. Toby Thompson.

That's what he calls himself.

What does he do?

Makes with the charm.

I guess his main thing is to line up to come on, so I'm muddy like me.

Where did you see them last?

Rex split in Waynesboro after we ditched the car.

Toby and I went on to Augusta.

We were going to cool it there and then fly down to Miami and meet with Rex.

You know, I believed him.

And what did happen?

How you doing? I'm glad you could come by. Nice to see you. Toby, how you

Sorry we're late.

That doesn't matter. You're here now, aren't you? Lester, what are you doing

standing around? Can't you get these people a drink, man? Yeah, Lester. Let's

get with it now. Come on. You know, Hank Dunlop was just here just a minute ago,

and he had to run over to WGAM to do a taping, so you just missed him by a

little bit.

I may never recover.

Let me show you around here a little bit.

You know, I was still holding a hope out that your mysterious boss might change

his mind and decide to join us. I guess you couldn't.

Talk him into it, huh?

He doesn't mind you, um, you know, spending time with Toby and stuff,

What is it you want to know, Matt?

Just where you stand.

On my own size sevens, styled to order and paid for by me.

You've been liberated?

It was never necessary.

I started out as my own person and stayed there.

This is for you.

For Mr. Thompson.

Uh... Honey, why don't you do me a favor and go ahead and get Mr. Thompson and

sort of show him around, give him a tour for me, would you? Oh, sure.

I'd be happy to. Thank you, baby.

Bye -bye.

After what you said, I guess I wouldn't be too far out of line if I asked you

where you were staying, would I?

Well, if you're really the big number around here, I guess you already know.

Could it possibly be that you're at the Graybar Hotel, third floor east?

I believe that Toby and your boss have the suite right across the way. Sounds

like you have it all in order.

Well, yeah, but you know, I don't know a thing about your boss. I don't even

know his name.

I mean, he must have the same reaction to hotel registers as he does to parties

here. Well, what sort of business is he in exactly?

He's an investor.

Does he ever by chance invest in the Paulins?

Sometimes.

Because, you see, I need some expert advice in that area.

Sorry, he doesn't run a service.

He's a private investor.

I beg your pardon, uh, Miss Rowley?

Full call?

Let me show you where it is.

There you go.

Hello?

Oh, yes, Mr. Kubik.

We doing any good, baby?

To the best of my knowledge, yes, sir.

You got a Wonder Boy champion at the bit? I was impressed with the workout.

Well, listen, he's turned loose some go -go machine on me. You may have to bail

me out.

No, I wouldn't worry about that.

Well, you better drop the name again just in case.

Yes, Mr. Kubek. I understand.

Well, I'll let you figure. About another half hour?

Right.

All right, screw you, baby. I'll talk to you later.

Woo!

Come on, man.

Let's have a good time.

Can I pick him or can I pick him?

She was just on the phone to her boss, Mr. Kubik.

Steve Kubik? Go check it out.

Yes, Art.

Lewis, I have the results of the name check you wanted on Toby Thompson.

According to the Confidence Man file, he's probably identical with a Czech

artist named Kendall Tobias.

His identification record dates back ten years.

What about his associates?

One of his closest is a fence who was convicted with him a few years ago, a

named Claude Lamar.

He was released about the same time as Tobias and currently works in Nashville.

All right, Art. We'll talk to him.

If it isn't the mysterious Mr.

Kubik. That party should have been over hours ago.

It was.

You should have seen his nutty little joint we fell into out on Route 31.

I don't believe you two idiots.

Out living it up while I'm sitting around here sweating, thinking maybe

something went sour. Maybe they nailed you. Not even a phone call.

Oh, I think our house mother is upset.

You go to your room right now.

No, no, no. I've been invited for a nightcap.

We're still having one, aren't we? You bet we are, honey.

You and I are going to have a little talk.

You bet we are, old buddy.

Don't you mind, uh...

She's

trying to use you against me. Trying to job us. Can't you see that? Uh -uh.

That isn't it.

The problem's you. You hung up on her and you can't admit it and it's driving

you bananas.

You got the message now?

Yeah.

I'm checking out.

Okay, walk and take her with you.

Okay, hold it just a second. Just hold it.

Come on now, we're halfway to some real money.

I'm tired of being pushed around.

Okay, no more pushing around.

But let's not tear it up now.

Come on, will you? Ease off.

Pushing's over?

Pushing's over.

Equal partners?

Equal partners all the way.

I'll put that stuff back.

I'm not finished yet.

Now, Doe's a part of this deal. She stays.

All right, she stays.

Anything else?

Yeah.

As far as the personal thing with Doe is concerned, I got that carved out. You

dig?

No contest.

Inspector Erskine, FBI.

First Lady and Colby.

I go strictly by the book these days.

I mean, not even a traffic ticket.

On the street. A hundred percent you can ask anybody in the city.

Now, what can I do for you?

Where's Toby Thompson?

Beats me, Inspector.

We don't hang around together anymore.

Oh, look, I got nothing against Toby, but as long as he's working the other

of the street, I'm sorry.

I have no need for that kind of a friendship.

You know what I mean?

What's he up to?

Inspector, I just got through telling you I left a pass behind me. And you

got through telling me that Thompson hasn't.

How did you know that?

Well, he called me like God, you know, three, four days ago.

Where is he?

Someplace in Georgia. He didn't name the town.

Why did he call you?

He wanted me to fence something for him. A rock.

Of course, he didn't exactly put it in those words. He scammed in code that

he'd... Run across a rare geological find and, you know, would I consider

my good offices and so forth.

And what did you tell him?

I told him that I've been out of touch with the scientific community.

Did you refer him to someone else?

I most certainly did not, Inspector.

Well, I might have passed along some gossip I heard and he might have taken

as a reference.

Go on.

I mentioned Kirk Milkey. Word has it that he's the one you want to see these

days if you're trying to lay off something fairly big.

And where can we find him?

I think he's based in Memphis.

Of course, he gets around a whole lot. He goes where the action is.

That's what you told Thompson?

That's all I could tell him.

He might have guessed that if you want to get in touch with Milkey, you put out

the word that you're looking.

Then he comes and finds you.

Is that all you know?

Inspector, that's it.

Honest.

But even the finest Rockefeller sauce won't do it if the oysters aren't fresh.

Even these were.

Well, they should be. I had them flown in from New Orleans this morning for

Are you always that indulgent of all your guests?

No.

Just the women.

The few that I particularly admire.

How many are a few?

Well, at the moment, three.

And in answer to your next question, this is one of the others.

Here along the beach.

She's different looking.

But I think I can stand the competition.

And the other one?

Well, my childhood sweetheart.

Lady Luck. I think you know her.

Matter of fact, I think you travel around with her all the time, you and

boss. I can't imagine where you get your information, Mal.

Oh, I have a contact here and there.

Your boss, Mr.

Kubek. Steve Kubek, I believe his name is.

You'll have to get yourself some new contacts.

Oh, come on, honey. I know who he is. I know what he does.

He watches a horse race. It's like a replay.

He's got the winner going in or he don't go in.

That's my kind of handicapper. I want to meet him.

If my boss was this person, why would you need him?

Why is it so important to you?

It just is, that's all.

I have to make one good big killing and that's all. I'll be satisfied.

You put me together with him, Doe.

Do it before Saturday.

I told you the other night, Mal.

He doesn't deal with partners.

I think he will this time.

I mean, suppose he...

Racing Commissioner were to learn that he was in town to have you all play some

bets for him on the futurity.

I'll wait for your call.

We're waiting for Kurt Melke, Inspector.

One of our informants is sure he's in town with the ring that Benning and

Thompson picked up in South Carolina.

He's going to be getting rid of it here tonight.

Do you have a warrant?

Yes, the U .S. Attorney's Office okayed an arrest if the buy goes through.

Unit 2 to Unit 3.

Go ahead.

Still no sign of Milky.

But there's someone waiting here.

It could be the buyer.

We'll tell you.

Yes, that's Milvio.

Stand where you are.

All right, sir. Some drink, please.

Throw down the gun.

I'll get the Amazon.

You certainly are a difficult man to get a hold of. It's a great pleasure to

meet you, Mr. Kubek.

You give a lot of noise for yourself, Ogden.

Well, when I want to get in a door, I usually just keep around and knock until

it falls down.

I want you to place a bet for me.

I don't mess around with any small stuff.

Neither do I.

I was thinking of something fairly big, like $75 ,000. How does that grab you?

takes the action.

You take 30 % off the top?

Are you kidding?

The punk at the newsstand, he takes 20.

That's not complicated.

You take half and leave the other half.

That's pretty steep.

If a kid with a guitar walked into your studio and wanted to cut a record, what

kind of a deal would you give him?

He'd be lucky to walk away with 10%, right?

All right, I guess we can split down the middle.

If you're going to write paper, get lost.

Do you want me to get it up for you in cash?

If you don't, forget it.

Toby? Why don't you tag along with your friend here?

He's got some business over at his bank.

You call me after the race tomorrow.

We'll set up the payoff.

Have a sec.

What's next on our agenda?

I'm toying around with a few ideas.

Yeah?

So am I.

But all of mine call for just two operators.

One man, one woman.

Who's the lucky fellow?

Chemistry was there the first minute we met. You knew it and I knew it.

No point in kidding ourselves forever, is there?

Don't you have any guilt feelings about leaving Toby hanging?

A couple, maybe.

Guess I'll just have to learn to live with them.

You'll help me forget, won't you?

I'll do my best, Beanie.

Where did you get the ring?

I got nothing to say to you.

What kind of a deal did Benny and Thompson make with you?

I bought it from a couple of guys I never saw before.

See him here?

Not in this bunch.

Take another look.

Well, what do you know? There they are.

Benning and Thompson.

Where did you meet them?

Right here in Nashville, over the gray bar.

I think it was room 618.

Did you get it?

Yeah, you ever know me to fail?

Well,

that was sweet of him to throw in that pretty tote bag. Yeah, he is a sweet

Uh, where's Doe?

Well, she's back at the hotel.

I told her I was taking a steam.

Now, wait just a minute, old buddy. We agreed she was staying.

But she had the notion that you weren't.

Call it a proposal.

May I live the rest of my days on Devil's Island, if that isn't the

truth. Ah, they turned Devil's Island into a resort.

You thought I didn't know that.

I'll tell you something else you weren't counting on.

I believe you.

I think Doe did give you a pitch.

What makes you so sure?

She pulled the same number on me.

I think a drink's in order.

I do, too.

All right, I'll buy the first round. Good. That's all we got time for.

They were here, Inspector, but they checked out less than an hour.

Any idea where they went? The doorman definitely remembers putting Benning

a cab. We're tracing that right now.

What about Thompson?

Well, the doorman thinks he may have left in another cab earlier, but he's

positive. Excuse me, sir.

Agents just talked to the cab driver. Benning was dropped off at the airport.

You forgot to tell me the steam bath was in Houston.

No, I tried to call you, Doe, but you weren't in your room.

Yeah, so then we left a message at the hotel desk.

Did you also leave my share of the proceeds?

Now, I know you probably did, but I can't seem to convince you.

Oh, I'm sorry you haven't met.

Craig and Jeff.

My two closest friends.

They're always looking out for me.

Let's get some air.

Outside.

Please, insist.

Where?

I said get in. We're not through with you guys yet.

Doesn't look like we have a choice.

I'm hip.

Where you going, baby? I'm sorry.

Remember, as long as you got friends, you're rich.

All

right,

hold it. Put your hands on the hood and feet apart.

Thank you.

Look who's here.

My old buddy.

You're going to be all right, aren't you?

Oh, yeah, I'll be all right.

But I'm afraid they're going to be putting us away for a long, long time to

come. Oh, now, come on. Into each life a little rain's got to fall.

Oh, come on.

And to think that I teamed up with a cornball like you.

Well, take care of yourself.

All right.

You too.

Oh, Inspector.

It was all his idea.

If you want me to help you build a case against him, I'll make a deal with you.

You're a few years late for that.

Well, it was worth a try.

Rex Benning recovered from his wounds and, along with Toby Thompson and

Farrell, was convicted of interstate transportation of stolen property.

Benning, Thompson, Evan Stack, and Kurt Mielke were also found guilty of

assaulting federal officers.

Mielke was also convicted of receiving stolen property.

Benning, Thompson, and Doe Riley were tried in state court on bunco charges

involving Mal Ogden.

Craig Sherman and Jeff Hewitt were tried for robbery and conspiracy to commit

murder.