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Dr. Tober contrives a clever escape from Hunter. He then phones Arnold, blames

him for all his troubles and threatens his life. To protect himself, Arnold

summons Hop and Tank to his office and also calls in Lieutenant Riley, a police

officer. But in spite of all these precautions...

I'm glad you told me about Ballard.

In spite of what he did, I don't trust him. I don't either, and I don't know

why. Yeah, that's it. That's just it.

He seems perfectly honest, yet under the surface, there's something sinister and

forbidding.

Oh, it worries me.

Mr. Arnold, look out!

I'll check on Tobar.

Are you sure you hit him? Whether I did or not, he still had a long fall.

Well, the only way he could fall would be down, and he ain't here.

What are you gonna do?

Well, where'd you find this hat?

Oh, I just picked it up. Well, that looked like the one Tobar was wearing.

Well, it sure does.

Well, is there any good now?

Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. I'll just take it along anyway.

Well, here comes the ambulance.

Let's get back to the office.

Mr. Arnold wasn't seriously hurt, Gwen. The bullet didn't hit any vital spots.

It was such a shock.

It's all so unnecessary.

So horrible.

Let me take you home, Gwen.

I'm going to the hospital to be near him.

Ballard, what were you doing out of my airport this afternoon?

I assure you, Mr. Harrigan, that my intentions were entirely above board.

All right, but what were they?

Well, it's no secret that I'm interested in buying Tobor's invention.

But you can't buy it. Why not?

Because Arnold financed Tobor, and he has first claim on it.

Well, that's a matter of opinion.

Of course, if I succeed in buying the invention, I will also purchase Arnold's

interest. I can speak for Mr. Arnold. His interest is not for sale.

If you'll permit me, Gwen, I'll escort you.

Yes, of course.

You come too, Mark.

Mr. Arnold's office.

One moment, please.

For you, Hop.

Hello?

Yes, this is Hop.

Oh, hello.

No, it's okay. Go ahead.

Are you sure you wouldn't rather go home?

Of course I am. And don't ask me that again.

Well, uh, how long has, uh...

How long have they been there?

Well, I can't tell you very well now. We'll be along later.

Thanks very much. Goodbye.

I'll join you at the car. I left the keys in my office.

Something on your mind, Hop?

Yes, that phone call was from Gail. She says that... Hold it.

Why?

All those people haven't left yet.

How do you know?

I got ears, ain't I?

There was somebody out there, but he's gone now.

You get full easiers, whether it's an airplane engine or a snooper.

You were going to tell us about that telephone call, huh?

Yes. Dr.

Tobor is at my place. He's been there over an hour.

Oh, he couldn't be. I saw him out there about a half an hour ago with my own

eyes. Maybe your eyes are more easily fooled than your ears.

Are you sure this information is correct?

Oh, yes. Gale always gets things straight.

Well, if Tobor didn't shoot Mr.

Arnold... Who did?

Whoever was wearing that hat.

Huh? If somebody was wearing it, we know. The police laboratories will soon

find out who he is.

Well, how are they going to do that?

That is a professional secret.

I suggest you two run out and have a little talk with Tobar. He must know

where he was and who was holding him. That information is far more important

now than ever.

All right, we'll let you know the minute we hear anything. Fine. Go ahead, Ty.

Doctor? Mmm, that coffee smells good. Well, have some.

I thought I'd best keep the doctor here unless he was followed.

Yes, he probably will be.

Where's Jackie? Well, he's over at the office on guard, as he says.

He didn't eat everything, did he? No, there'll be enough for you, Tank.

Say, Tank, will you go over to the office and stand by?

Well, sure, but I'll be back for chow.

I'll fix you something.

Where were they holding you prisoner?

I don't know, Mr. Harrigan. Oh, you must know. You escaped and you could see.

Before we got there, they blindfolded me.

When I got away, I came out into an alley lined with warehouses all alike.

You mean you couldn't see any street signs or numbers or anything?

No, I was in too much of a hurry.

I made a phone call in the booth, then caught a bus and came right here.

You called Mr. Arnold and threatened him.

Why did you do that?

To frighten him. To make him suffer the way he's made me.

Oh, you're wrong about that.

Mr. Arnold would have helped you if you'd let him.

Shortly after you threatened him, he was shot and badly wounded.

I'm sorry to hear that.

I had nothing to do with it.

The man who shot him was wearing your hat, coat, and glasses.

They must have duplicated them when I was held prisoner.

It's just another plot of my enemies to discredit me.

Have me thrown into jail so I can't complete my invention.

Seems to me your enemies would rather you completed your invention so they

could steal it.

Yes, that's it.

They want to steal that one, too.

We agree on that, anyway.

Well, you can't stay here. This is the first place they'd look for you.

I'm chairman of the board.

I'll take charge in Arnold's absence.

But there's certain things only Mr. Arnold and I know about. That's a fine

way to run a business, keeping things from the directors.

Did you arrest Dr. Tober yet?

No, I haven't. Well, then what are you hanging around here for? Because I think

this is the most likely place to find the one who did the shooting. What do

you mean by that?

I wish I could answer that question myself.

Let me radio Retna. He'll come for me. No, don't do that. It's not safe.

Isn't Jackie back yet?

Not yet.

We'd better go outside and keep our eyes open.

You've been outside as long as I have. You wouldn't be able to keep your eyes

open. Just the same, I'm going out and look around.

Jackie, you better go home to Gail and get some sleep or else she'll be mad at

you. Oh, no, she won't. She's glad I'm on the job.

Well, good night, Jackie.

Night.

Now take it easy, kid, and you won't get hurt.

There's a car parked in front of the girl's house. Maybe that's where they

are. Let's find out.

I'll go get Jackie for you.

And I'm going to take Dr. Tobor to a safer place.

Even if we have to lock him in jail.

You two get away in my car and call in on the radio.

We don't know who it is. I'll give you one guess.

You want them to catch you again?

I think it was Tobar and that girl who lives here. Who fired the shot?

Somebody with a gun. Don't be funny. Who was it? You guess.

Take a look around for Harrigan and his pal.

Gail and Tober. They got away, but she'll call in on the radio, so we'll

just have to wait till we hear from her.

Well, where'd those guys go? They went to their car.

Don't look now, but we've got company.

Where have your friends gone?

All right, sit down and put your back up against the desk.

It must be the ignition.

Maybe somebody pulled a wire. Probably the same guy that fired that shot.

Hey, lay off that radio.

What's the matter? You afraid I'll hear something?

You'd do better to keep going. I don't want those men to catch me again.

Well, Pop told me to call in.

We'll be safe enough out here.

do you suppose Carter and Edwards have gone?

They're okay. We'd hear about it.

Now hold the light right there so I can get these wires connected again.

G.N. calling W.H.H. 6.

G.N. calling W.H.H. 6.

Hop, it's Gail. Come in.

Go ahead, Gail. Where are you? Well, we drove out in the country. We're at...

Gail, don't talk. They're listening.

All right, over here, you two.

Over here.

Hop, just do more of them.

You stay here if you know what's good for you.

Out to the hangar.

Head and through the hangar.

Where's your gun? I lost it. Get another one from the car.

I guess I got the guy up

front.

I guess I can't.

Save your shots. We haven't many.

Boy, we're on a spot.

Maybe I can make it to the office and phone for help.

Those men are in there.

Maybe they're not. Let me try.

Wait a minute.

Gail's in for help. You know we're in trouble.

I'm in trouble. We've got to help him.

We must help ourselves first.

We've got cover. We haven't. So what?

You keep them pinned down. I've got an idea.

I'm either going back there or I'm going to radio the sheriff for help. You'll do

neither. I'll use the radio to call retina. And then I... Dr. Tober?

Yes?

Get out.

But why?

I want you to come with me.

Sounds like we're scaring them off.

They're going to smash us!

What deep game is Ballard playing with Dr. Tober and Gale? Will Ballard be able

to force Tober to take him to his secret laboratory?

See the thrilling answers in Flying to Oblivion, Chapter 11 of Hop Harrigan, at

this theater next week.