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Your mother was the victim of the oldest bunco game in town, the pigeon trap.

Is this yours?

If we get emotionally involved, every time some lady walks in who's lost her

bank account, we'll end up basket cases.

All right, I want in. Sister, you got honey. You want another sample.

He's behind me and he's coming up fast.

What's your location?

Are we any closer, Mrs. Klein?

With her hair this long?

Well,

maybe it wasn't so... Oh, I don't know.

I'm so sorry. I just can't... Mrs. Klein, why don't we forget about their

from that?

Do you remember if there was anything...

unique about their voices? I mean, did one of them have an accent or a brogue,

anything like that?

They were so sweet, so kind.

They stole your money, Mrs. Klein. They were thieves.

That money, it was everything I had to see me through.

What can I do?

What do I do?

I'll tell you what she does. She dies.

All right, Bill. Hey,

Pete. Pete.

Anything? No, she's not going to be much help to us. We might as well scratch

identification. You can scratch her bank account, too.

And they really got her pretty good this time.

Yeah. Left her with a fat balance of $67 .43.

Not even enough to buy her a wooden box. Pepper, will you stop being so overly

dramatic?

That could be any one of us.

You realize that when we reach her age? You think she planned it that way? To be

old, alone, piecing out her money so it'll last till she dies? Let me tell

something. If we get emotionally involved, every time some lady walks in

lost her bank account, we'll end up basket cases.

Well, those sweet, lovely broads that ran their game on her, they sold the one

thing that let her live was pride and independence.

If she's like the rest of the women this has happened to, she'll be dead in a

couple of months. I'll go get her tea.

But you get somebody else to tell her that.

My good friend, you see, she always wakes me when I'm on my way to church.

is the place. Open the door.

Then I saw her... Miss Fisk, are you there?

And that's when I... Jerry, we're going to have to kick this door down.

Mrs.

Fisk! Jenny, are you in here?

Are you sure she's at home?

Well, she's got to be.

Maybe she's in her bed and can't get to the door. No, don't you go. I'll go. You

just frighten her.

Jenny!

Jerry, contact Homicide and have him meet us over here for a possible dead

What is it?

Clothes coffin.

Clothes coffin. It's always better after your office.

You've been through this before?

Nothing. There's nothing but old people left on this street.

Death comes as regular as a paperboy and a lot more dependable.

Well, Mr. Mitchell said that he went to three funerals on one clean shirt the

other day.

Here, don't hold back on the cookies.

So you went over to see if there was something wrong?

And to apologize.

We had a meal set to on Friday, Jenny and me.

Mrs. Ray, homicide called us in because... About the money.

Yes, I know. That's just what I wanted to tell you.

On Friday, Jenny runs in here all twittery.

She'd been waiting by the bus, and she met a lady down there, a widow lady like

her. Pageant drop.

Did she give them any money?

No. She took everything she had out of the bank.

But then they scared her, and she ran.

That's why she was killed, isn't it?

It's possible.

We're looking into it.

Have her children been notified?

Children? People our age don't have children.

They have all grown into strangers.

That's all life amounts to.

Bearing them and having them turn into strangers.

Jenny has a girl. I phoned her this morning before you got here. She lives

upstate.

Oh, at least I found the dress.

She bought it for my father's funeral 15 years ago.

Now if we can find the brooch Dad gave her.

Mrs. DeWitt, we may not find that brooch. It would have to be here

She always wore it. That's just it.

She probably was wearing it when they found your mother's body.

The collar on her blouse was torn. I'm sorry.

That's horrible.

I mean, they...

Kill someone and then they... I don't believe it.

I mean, why would they steal that and then leave something as valuable as the

tea service?

Wait a minute.

Where's my father's medals?

My mother's prized possession, his medals.

Clyde Aguirre and some others from World War I, she had them hanging right there

on the wall in a shadow box.

They were just beautiful.

Hi. Who is the police department?

Sergeant Anderson.

Oh, yes.

Hiya, Pete.

Hiya.

You were in the neighborhood, so we stopped by to see if you got anything.

No. Mrs. DeWitt, we're virtually sure now that your mother was the victim of

of the oldest bunco games in town, the pigeon drop.

Oh, I'm sorry, but I don't know what that means.

Uh, well... It's terribly complicated.

How do we explain it?

Do you think we want to try to show it? Sure.

Look, I'll be your mother.

And this is a park bench or a bus dock.

Any place an older woman would sit.

And these are con men or, in this case, women.

Now, we just sit here. How do you do?

Hello. I'm respectable and I cry a lot.

Now, she casually mentions to me that her husband has just died, or her son or

daughter, and she's just collected the insurance money. And she shows it to me.

Thousands of dollars. And then the other one just happens along.

That's me.

The partner's usually black.

And I just happen to be here. That makes it a little easier to look like we're

not friends.

And it makes it easier for me, Con, too, to play the part of a maid, cleaning

lady, nurse, etc.

Now, then she goes into her act.

While looking here.

Now, she pretends to find a wallet filled with money and no identification.

Now, here's the important thing, though. Inside the wallet, there are markers.

You know, like policy slips, exacto tickets.

Things that show that the money has been obtained illegally.

You know, like through gambling and things like that.

Now, look, darling. I don't know nothing about finding no money.

Ah, first move.

She claimed to have a boss.

in an office around the corner. So she says she'll take it to him. She does.

She comes back. She says, everything's okay. The money belongs to us. We can

split it three ways.

But the boss has kept the money. He wants each lady to come up alone and

she can handle money. And for him, he says that's to show that she has a

earning or savings.

Right. Now, for me, that's easy.

I pretend to go and show him my insurance money.

And then I come back and show her my share.

Mm -hmm.

But what about me? I'm just waiting for the bus. I have no cash on me. Well,

honey, you certainly must have some money. I mean, a bank or someplace.

Well, yes, my savings account. I have six, seven thousand dollars.

Well, darling, that dude's just fine.

You bet it will. Now, so, one of them, she hustles me off to the bank, and I'm

so confused. I'm your mother, whoever, and I withdraw all my savings.

But... Her boss has now become itchy.

Doesn't want any more strangers coming up.

So you stay right here and I'll take it to him, you hear?

So she takes my money.

In a few minutes, comes back, all smiles and says, it's fine.

All you have to do is go up and collect your share. So they send me off on my

merry way to an address that doesn't exist.

And when I get back, they have melted away like snow.

That's cruel.

Yes, it is.

But unfortunately, an awful lot of people are greedy, and that's why it

works.

But they didn't get my mother's money.

She brought it home.

No, she didn't buy their story, but they got it all right.

Pep, Joe and I are going to have to take a ride.

I don't know, but I got this postcard this afternoon, and I had this picture

a pizza parlor on it.

It didn't make sense to me then, but now I want to check it out. All right.

See you back at the office, Ben. It's nice meeting you.

Excuse me.

Oh, oh, uh, we're not open for business yet.

Look, we're here to see Mr.

Ottoman. Oh, yeah, him. Well, he's been back.

Behold, the Reverend Otto.

Otto. Otto, please.

Too much, huh?

Too much for what? For me. For Reverend Otto, high priest, secretary, president,

treasurer, the joy in the morning tabernacle.

Oh, gentlemen.

I have seen the light.

Would I lie to you?

Otto.

Well, let me rephrase that.

Would the citywide and universal mail -order school of divinity lie to you?

My diploma.

As of Saturday morning, that pizza parlor in there will no longer be a den

pasta. It will reopen as the joy in the morning tabernacle. Otto,

my friend, I've got very funny ears.

And right now they hear the sound of a rip -off.

Precisely why I sent you that card.

I thought we could strike up an agreement whereby the opening of the

would not be interfered with by the police.

Now those funny ears hear the sound of us scratching your back and you

scratching ours, right?

Crudely put, but succinct.

Gentlemen, it has come to my attention that you have been making inquiries

around this town regarding that most venal of crimes, pigeon drop.

It's grass a little harder.

In my quest for souls, I've heard that a former competitor of mine

is now among us.

And he dwells, as the good book says,

Where the woodbine twineth and the waters rolleth freely.

And so, Otto.

Well, gentlemen, I've given you a parable.

And a parable's a mystery.

I'll tell you what, Otto.

If we solve this trip, there's going to be high times and the joy in the morning

tabernacle. But if we don't, no more dress -up.

Where the woodbine twineth and the waters runneth freely. At least that

huh?

Hold it.

Let's chalk one up for Otto.

That's Benny Bates.

That's one of Otto's former competitors.

Who's that on parole?

It is.

Got to be.

What?

I'm not sure if it's the description of the brooch Mrs. Fitz was wearing.

You sure?

I don't

do that now.

I don't want to make a move till we can pin it on all of them.

I wonder.

Wonder what?

How long it'd take me to learn to walk like that.

In advance.

In advance.

Pay the man.

Refund if you check out before five.

Well, there's not much chance of that. Okay, honey.

No comments.

There you are. Number ten.

Plenty of privacy.

Okay. Thank you.

See you tomorrow.

I don't believe it.

Looks like an old James Bond movie, doesn't it?

Black? Satin sheets?

I like it.

Oh,

the little one up on the dresser.

Yeah, here you go.

Kind of homey, though, isn't it?

Depends on where you grew up.

Look at the wall.

Oh!

This is fantastic.

I hope you brought your drama with me. I'm getting seasick just looking at you.

Now I'm beginning to hope Pete and Joe don't call too soon.

I'm going to get out of this ridiculous outfit and get into some working

clothes.

Why do I have the feeling there's somebody out there looking back at me?

You know, we could be the first couple to spend the whole night in this joint.

How do you feel about a little television?

Okay.

Ha!

Call desk for selections of adult movies.

What grabs you?

Nothing, I hope.

You really gonna turn that on?

Uh -huh. I'm gonna see if it turns me on.

Who says crime doesn't pay?

Oh, not much Benny's giving up for that pad over there.

Oh, you can always go back to your old job, Silky.

What? I'm ready to retire, man.

Hey, now that's enough.

Just some cleaning lady. I wonder what she's lifted in that bag.

Probably a dead biscuit.

You think so?

It ain't moving.

Not a bad looking broad.

Benny's a chick, man.

His other half is centerfold.

I like the way she looked yesterday better.

I'm gonna go phone Lola again.

Pete? Right.

Well, whatever Lola wants, we just got.

Oh, yeah, where are you, Pete?

We're still at Benny's pad. We're just getting ready to split.

Now, the light one looks like the PTA just voted her miscongeniality. The dark

one looks like about eight bucks an hour plus car fare.

Lisa?

We'll meet you on the radio.

They're headed for the park.

Makes sense.

Old ladies coming home after a day of just killing time.

Maids headed for Boston.

Just remember our emphasis is on the one man who's calling the shots.

Think we can pull him out?

That's what we get paid for.

They're casing the park.

Looking for a bus stop?

Could be.

They're turning into Chamber Street.

Okay, boys. Thanks.

Tell him we'll take it from here.

The boss says we'll take it.

And isn't it hot today?

There's the hanky. Here comes the sob story.

We buried him last week.

All I have left of him.

Sniffle, sniffle. It is insurance money.

Oh, there, there, dear. I understand.

Yes, I lost my husband, too. But you'll get over it. We all do.

Oh, great.

Look what I found.

A wallet. Look at this.

Huh.

Oh, that's great.

Pigeon got on the bus.

I wonder how you translate that gesture.

Those are pretty long gestures for a four -letter word.

The maid has taken off. I guess you're going to try it again.

Why not?

Must be the best spot in town. All the retirement homes in this area.

There's a bank about a block down the street.

What do you think? We ought to just play this one by ear?

Yeah.

Yeah, let's let them run with it.

I think I'll send Joe home.

See if he can still fit into his old uniform.

Do you mind, ladies?

You were giving an Academy Award performance.

The envelope, please.

This a friend of yours.

This ain't nobody's friend.

Except for that big man in blue right over there.

You put that envelope in my hand or he'll be here before you can scratch

you itch.

Honey, I got just one word for you. And that word is help!

You move and you're in big trouble. Officer, help!

Yes, what seems to be the trouble, lady? See, I did it.

What is it?

Shall we tell him, girls?

Somebody better tell me something and tell me fast, okay?

Well, my friends keep telling me that I'm... Crazy, the way I walk through the

park like I do, and I say they're fraidy cats.

That we've got the best police force in the world right here. All I have to do

is yell, and I'll have all the help I need.

Um, I know it isn't legal, but we make bets.

And we put the money in an envelope, and whoever wins, well, she's got the

envelope, and I won.

I know it isn't legal.

Well, I guess I can't lock you up for a little gambling this time.

Best belief worth in the world, huh? And the best looking.

Thank you.

Come on.

Be a sport.

Pay up. Give me the envelope.

Well, I guess in that case, ladies, we have to pay up, huh?

Now, I'll just write my name and address very plainly so

everybody will know it's mine.

Oh, you don't know how much help you've been.

Thank you. See, I told you they were wonderful.

That's for being so nice.

Well, is there anything else I can do for you today?

What have you got in mind?

I'm on duty.

Well, I can't speak for my friends here, and I can't stop you from calling me.

You saw me right down where I live.

Evening, like tonight, if I'm not home around 7, I'm usually in a heap of

trouble.

Well, now, let's hope that doesn't happen, okay?

Ladies, have a fine day.

Thank you, officer.

All right, I want in. Honey,

you want another sample?

Rip -off? She didn't only rip you off.

She used a cop to do it.

Go on, tell us how we should have done it, Mr. Bossman.

You gotta be something else.

Name it.

I've got a name for it. All right.

Now, what's the punchline?

I already told them.

In. Sorry, baby. What I need, I've got.

Except the cash.

Let me tell you something, girls. When a set of muscles like this stands between

you and the door, there's only one way out.

Something missing.

She put it in there. I saw her.

Sorry about that.

Your hired help was so busy trying to figure out how to get me thrown under a

moving car, they didn't notice when I dropped the envelope in a mailbox.

And even with postage dues, there's nothing going to stop that mailman from

delivering it to you.

The Charles Motel.

You sure you've got everything you need?

Well, then, I'll just be running home.

Smile, lady.

I'm telling you, they're really cagey.

Yes, well, I think I've got an idea that might move you in a little tighter.

Okay, okay, just shut up and I'll get your lawyer.

Raina? They picked her up.

Parole violation.

How? How did they track her down?

She changed her name.

She... Cops?

Cops don't knock.

I knew a nice man once who said he learned one thing in the army, never

your hand to volunteer.

But he was a klutz anyway.

I should have known.

What's she talking about? Oh, I just dropped by to say as long as one of your

cozy family decided to retire, I might step in.

And look at all the money I've saved you. You don't even have to take out an

in the paper. You did it.

Honey.

You got an awful lot to learn.

And you might as well start right now.

If we're going to work together, you can't blow it like you did this

We've got to polish the act so smooth it'll slide like satin over bare skin.

I ain't working with her.

Tell her, Benny.

I'm not working with her. You can't trust a broad like that. He knows that.

He knows you can trust what I do.

And that's what it's all about, isn't it, Alfie?

Tomorrow we'll talk about our business arrangements.

Maybe we should drink tonight.

When I need a boy scout to help me across the street and open doors, I'll

you. I've earned my merit badges.

Then go home and rub two sticks together.

I don't like wasting time.

You are, Benny.

I've been looking for something for a long time, and maybe you're it, but

something you're going to have to prove.

I know what I'm worth.

I know what I have to offer.

I'm not going to settle for somebody who nickels and dimes little old ladies.

Then we're headed down the same road. As I said.

Prove it.

You can start tomorrow.

And until then, I'm sure you won't spend a lonely night.

Good night.

Who is it?

Paul Newman.

You're wrong.

I don't believe you. Who wrote your dialogue?

Whoever it is, remind me to send him a check in the morning.

Benny wants us to run a game tomorrow afternoon.

Yeah, I heard.

We've got to come up with a plausible victim.

Are you really going to try to sleep on this thing?

And spend the night hanging over the rail? No, thanks. That's my spot. I've

to get out of this microphone.

Oh, you need some help?

Just watch your TV.

I've seen everything they have to offer, including the selected shorts.

Use your imagination.

You know, if we run that game tomorrow afternoon, it's got to do two things.

It's not only got to bring a couple of roaches out from under the woodwork.

It's got to provide us with enough physical evidence to exterminate them.

And as you said, we need a very special victim.

I have a brilliant idea.

I think I know exactly where to find one.

You're going to feel the spirit rise right up through you. And you're going

raise up your arms and say, where's the free soup?

This is not the mission.

You can say that again.

So in conclusion.

So in conclusion?

A short prayer.

Go thou and do likewise.

Sit squarely, please.

Just exactly,

what does go down do likewise have to do with anything?

Why, that's the beauty of the scriptures. It can be interpreted in so

Hello, Otto.

Well, well, did you catch the show?

Yeah, I was back there in the standing room only.

Well, I must apologize for the size of the crowd.

I suppose my costume put them off.

But you did notice that I did not violate my parole.

Nor was I associating with any known criminal.

Looks to me like you're not associating with much of anybody, Otto. Yes,

brother.

The road to salvation is a lonely road.

Why exactly are you here?

Well, I tell you, I need a mark.

Sinful?

Shameless? Not me. No, as a matter of fact, I really had more in mind your

associate here.

I've served my time.

Oh, yes, yes. Sister Clara, she's been rehabilitated.

Yeah, well, I got to say this for you, sister. You sure play a nice piano.

That's a very nice piano.

I don't want to put any pressure on you, Otto, but you don't mind if I check the

serial number, do you? Oh, if you take away our music, that's like heaven

without the choir.

4168. I think I'll just run that up at Stolen Property. Mr.

Clara. Mr.

Clara, have you no charity?

Why, the Lord and the police work in mysterious ways. Blessed be the name of

Lord. Now rise, Mr. Clara, rise.

And go all of you and do thou likewise.

Move it.

Okay, let's try it again.

Just think of it.

A third of this money can be yours if you can prove to her boss that you can

handle money.

Thank you very much, ma 'am. I'll go right down to the bank with you and let

clean me out.

Come on, will you?

Listen, I know it works. It always worked for me.

Maybe you got the wrong mark.

What you really need is a little old lady instead of a lady in her prime.

We'll fix you up. We'll do something with your hair.

Let's take a break, okay?

Claire, why don't you grab yourself a cup of coffee?

Coffee ain't what I need.

Yeah, well, why don't you try it anyway? It's been out there long enough to be

80 proof by now.

Terrific.

That's one of my best ideas.

It's not going to work.

She's been on the other side of the fence so long, it's like asking the

to play the cowboys.

Well, we don't have time to find anybody else.

Maybe we just better ask Reverend Otto to pray for a miracle.

You know what I think I'll do? I think I'll just keep my eyes shut.

Well, if you want to see the play, I'd open them.

Here comes Betty Davis now.

I had a feeling there was a dam right behind your head that was about to bust.

Look at her.

She's not even on the right bench.

Well, I wouldn't worry about it, Bill. Pepper will find her.

That's what I'm afraid of.

Oh, my.

You're a widow, too.

You're doing real good, honey.

Clara, if you don't stop coaching me, I'm going to give it to you right

your blues.

Trying to tell you what you're doing. You tell me nothing.

You are a poor old widow. Remember that.

That must be sweating blood.

I'm a little late to give her a trampoline.

It's just, well, it ain't me.

Well, it better sit good fast, because here she comes.

This isn't yours, is it?

Thought I saw a wallet.

Oh, fine, just keep it.

the money.

Oh, my goodness.

Is there anything in there besides money?

Just, just these.

Looks like rain.

Tell you what they are.

Mr. Rich Man must have been a gambling man. And from the looks of the take, I

figure it to be $9 ,000, $10 ,000.

He must have hit the exacto.

And if he hit the exact thing yesterday, why, uh, the payoff must have been...

Let's see.

Uh, are you a gambler?

Oh, girl, let me tell you, I, uh... No.

No. Goodness gracious, no.

You see, my husband... I mean, my late husband, he played a little bang

-tail bingo.

Bang -tail bingo?

Now what's your job?

Well, I'll tell you.

And girls got more action than Saturday night at the roller derby.

Clara, you almost blew it.

Don't worry about me, honey.

Of course, I don't feel kind of zookeeping in the market instead of a

you know what I mean?

Well, I guess we might as well relax and wait for step number three.

You can come.

If we ever make another step forward in there.

You guys keep an eye on Dee for me while I talk to Pep.

Well, I hope you heard that loud and clear. I wish I hadn't.

What do you think?

Oh, we can't risk it. If she's not on to us by now, she will be in a minute.

Listen, it ain't my fault. No, but you said enough to get us in trouble, so...

I told you from the beginning, no way could I be a little old lady in tennis

shoes. Clara, it's my fault. I just should have paid attention to you,

all. It's okay. You want to get her home? Yeah, I'll get her home. I better

back before Dee does too much heavy lifting. Yeah, why don't you do that?

I'm really sorry.

I've been rehabilitated, you know what I mean?

Don't swear.

It's tough for you to go straight, I understand that.

Where is she?

I cut out. We picked the wrong mark. She started asking too many questions. Come

on, before she gets too many answers.

You know you blew it. All right, knock it off. Shut up!

Amateurs, that's what you are. You're amateurs. If you think I'm going to run

this game with a lunk like this, you're crazy.

Keep it up, and you're going to get what you're asking for. She's all yours.

Sam!

Here.

Here's a few dimes.

When you know what you're doing, call me.

And I'm telling you, Prepper, it'll work. It'll still work.

Look, I chose the wrong broad, that's all. I made a mistake.

I mean, I'm entitled, right?

Yeah, I mean, all we gotta do is just find the right little old lady, somebody

who'll swing with it. What do you think? Do you think Mrs. Ray would work?

Me?

Act? Why, I used to turn green in Sunday school if I had to say a piece.

These are the people we think killed your friend.

Mrs. Ray, we need your help.

We need your help bad.

These people are preying on elderly women.

Well, all right.

I'll do it.

Let me check the bag.

You gonna answer that?

It's the third ring. It's gotta be better. Yeah, let him sweat. He'll call

There. Look at that.

She looks terrific.

That's terrific.

You look great.

Well, I feel absolutely naked without my lipstick.

You really came to the right place for it.

Don't you worry, Sergeant Crowley.

I know exactly what this place is.

I have always wanted to see the inside of one of these motels since I first

heard about them.

Look at that.

Don't! So why don't we turn on the TV and watch Father Knows Best?

Yeah, Benny, go ahead.

She won't give you any trouble.

And I'm to believe that?

You want it carved in stone?

All right, Benny.

Tell Dee to meet me at the same place in the park in half an hour.

There's still time for one more try today, but that's all you get.

One more try.

Half an hour.

Well, sir?

Okay, listen, why don't you take your own car?

I'll meet you back here later. See you on the bench. Okay.

Mrs.

Ray, are you going to ride with me?

Okay.

I'm sure you're still game.

Oh, I'm in game.

Good.

Okay.

Now, I'm the bank.

You come back to me for the money.

But when it's all over, when Pepper sends you on your way, don't come back

me. Don't come back here. Go all the way around the corner and meet Joe.

I'll be there, and I'll take you home. Now, is that clear?

Perfectly. Just as clear as all the other times you told me.

Yeah, well, I... Sorry, it's just I want to be sure that... It's all right.

One can't be too careful.

Yeah. Okay, well, you're ready.

I'm eager.

Now I... I better start.

Thinking old.

No, that's wrong.

I'd better start looking old.

And thinking young.

Oh, I just wish my son was here.

On the other hand, maybe it's just as well.

He'll probably be convinced it's time to put me away in a nice quiet home

somewhere.

This is for you.

For all of you.

Cookie, it may be a long wait.

Thank you. Mrs. Ray, would you ever consider taking the entrance exam to the

police academy?

No.

I look dreadful in blue.

Is this yours?

Why, no, it isn't mine. No, it's not mine.

My God!

What a lot of money!

Why...

What a beautiful boy.

It must have wonderful associations for you.

What are those things mixed up with the money? Maybe they're still good.

Okay, here's the money. This is the $14 ,000.

It's going rather well, isn't it?

Yes, it is so far.

In fact, it's going so well that when this whole thing's over with, I may buy

you a champagne cocktail.

But it's not over.

Not until you make the arrest.

No, that's right. And that's a change that I want to make.

I want to be with you, Sergeant Crowley, when you make that arrest. I don't

think that's a good idea, Mrs. Ray.

It can get kind of messy. And we just don't want anything to happen to you

now. You understand?

I see.

I see that if I'm going to be in on the real excitement, I may have to take that

police academy with me.

You're doing very well without it. Now, we better hurry back. She's a very

clever girl. Are you ready?

For the first time I have sympathy for the women's hip movement.

Well, we did pretty good.

14 ,000, not bad.

Split, what, three ways? That ain't bad.

I never was very good at division, but it's all safe right here.

That's your car?

That's it.

You're doing pretty good for yourself.

I take it off my taxi.

Funny.

See, Benny, tell him I've decided to retire. I think it'd be a good idea if

did the same thing.

Girl, are you crazy? I've got something to remember you by.

You know, I think we'd better swing over

here to first.

That traffic's really going to be heavy up there by the circle. We're going to

be cutting it pretty close as it is.

Because Benny's going to head right for that motel.

That is where they're waiting.

You think it's safe to head back to the boulevard?

Looks good to me.

You're kidding.

That's what I said.

Benny's behind me and he's coming up fast.

What's your location?

Just past Oak Street, heading south on Helmsdale Boulevard.

Keep going. Don't get off the boulevard.

We're at the motel. I'll request black and white assistance for you. We're en

route, Pep.

Pete, get on the horn and get some assistance.

Follow us, Joe. They may pep.

12Y50 requesting black and white assistance.

Code 3.

74 Black Tiber with a final top just past 12. We've been going south on the

Elmdale Boulevard heading toward the marina.

12Y50 roger.

13A43 en route. I'll contact you on pack 1.

12 -52 to 12 -90.

Was it worth it?

I told you it was a gift from a dead woman.

Don't look up at Dee.

How's it feel to take a life?

Hmm?

What'd you use to do it with?

I didn't use anything.

She just died of a heart attack, right?

You'll be a witness, huh?

You got a witness, and then maybe you got a case.

Oh, we've got a witness. All we have to do is wait for them to patch up Benny.

I didn't kill anybody.

Funny, I have a feeling he's going to say exactly the same thing.

And Benny's a survivor, Dee.

He's going to pin it on you as easily as pinning this, which Mrs. Fisk's

daughter identified as her mother's.

I'm going to give you some good advice.

If I were you, I'd take advantage of this time and give us your story.

Yeah, come in.

Pete, did you serve the Warno Benny's place?

Yeah.

That's the first time I ever saw a real quarter gear.

Oh, he must have been a hell of a man.

Oh, by the way, we recovered $8 ,000.

Well, that's our case.

Let's take it to the D .A.

All right.

Someday I've got to thank you folks for all the help you've been to me.

Let's book her and get her out of our sight. I think I need her.

Get her booked for us, will you?

Now, I don't want any ifs, ands, or buts. I want you to get up to the doctor

have him look at her sight. Oh, yeah. Listen, do me a favor and get out the

crime report on Mrs. Klein and get her address for me, will you? Mrs. Klein?

mean the first lady that ran the scandal?

What do you need her address for?

I'd like to tell her we have a gift for her.

Barbara, she'll get her money back.

Yeah, she'll get more than that.

She'll get her independence back.

And that's a present you don't have to put a bow on.

Want to come with me?

You're going to turn me into a backer, Casey?