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Oh, good evening.

I have always been deathly afraid

of painting myself into a corner

but my precautions have been useless.

You see, I now remember that this door

I’ve been backing toward, is a closet.

[thud, crash]

Of course, it’s always comforting to learn

that others have made the same mistake.

But I wish he hadn’t done that.

It’s ruined my floor.

Now I shall have to spend the next few minutes repainting

and miss the first commercial and the opening of the story.

I don’t mind about the story, I’ve seen that,

but the commercials come in sets of three

and if you miss one, it might be difficult to learn who the sponsor is.

-Hey, look out! -[loud thud, clang]

I’d better go down.

Hey, you better not move, fella. You might have broken something,

[groans]

[groans] No, I...

I think I’m all-all right.

I saw the whole thing.

I was walking right toward him.

-[man] Someone should call the police. -[woman] Or an ambulance.

Please! Please.

I-I just had the wind knocked out of me.

Are you sure? That’s a nasty crack on the head.

I-I’m all right. Really.

My sister chipped her rib once,

never even felt it.

Then she had an X-ray and there it was,

-third rib down. -You OK, mister?

-Are you responsible for this? -Well, yeah, but it was an accident.

The board slipped out of my hands!

Criminal! Things dropping out of the skies.

Listen, we’re covered, mister. Let me take you to see the foreman.

Look, why don’t we forget it? I’m fine, fine, really.

-OK but... -[groans]

If you want to get in touch with the company later on,

-here’s the address. -Excuse me, please. I’m expected somewhere.

[sighs]

-Hiya, fella. -Huh?

-Oh, hello. -Oh, what’s the matter?

You-You look a little pale!

Well, I, uh, I’ve just had an accident.

Oh, that’s too bad.

I hope it was nothing serious.

No it’s-- quite a shock.

Let me give you a light, sir.

There we are.

Could I borrow one of those I...

I kind of misplaced my pack.

Thank you.

An accident, hey?

[chuckles] What’d you do?

Walk into a lamp post?

-Something like that. -Hmm.

You know?

I know exactly what you need.

What’s that?

A good stiff drink.

It’s tonic for the nerves. Besides,

you look a-a little green around the gills

Come on. I know a swell place just across the street.

Oh, I don’t know, I think I’d better be running along.

Oh, come on, come on!

There’s no problem in the world

that a foot on the nail won’t cure.

Come on, fella.

You back again, pop?

I still got the same two words for you:

no credit.

Now, now, Jimmy. That’s not a very friendly attitude.

He-He always kids me like that when I come in here.

What are you gonna have to drink? I’ll take a whiskey.

What did you say?

I’ll have the same.

You-You don’t happen to have

another cigarette on you, do you?

I-I could use one.

[sighs]

Well,

here’s looking at you, fella.

Yeah.

You know? We’ve never been properly introduced, have we?

My name is Rutherford. Cyrus Rutherford. What’s yours?

Oh well, I’m...

What’s the matter?

My name is...

What’s wrong?

Excuse me.

Hey, wait a minute, fella! You...

You didn’t have your drink.

Oh.

[sighs]

What’s the matter, you-- you sick or something?

No, no, no. It’s just--

This is ridiculous.

What do you mean ridiculous?

Well, I-I can’t remember who I am.

What do you mean?

Well, a minute ago, when you introduced yourself I...

suddenly realized that I...

I don’t know my own name.

Now, let me get this straight.

A-Are you trying to tell me

that you-- you’ve forgotten who you are?

That’s right.

In fact, I don’t remember a thing

before that board fell and hit me on the head.

You-You don’t remember anything?

Not a thing.

Well, I remember getting up off the sidewalk

and meeting you, coming in here but...

Wait a minute!

What? What is it?

I think I had an appointment somewhere.

Look, fella! Try and concentrate!

[sighs] I can’t remember.

All I know is it was something important,

-something I had to do! -Well,

you sure have a problem, all right.

Unless...

-Unless what? -Well,

you must have a wallet in your pocket.

You know with pictures, and a social security number,

and-and driver’s license.

Well?

Uh...

Must’ve fallen out when I had the accident.

Oh, sir, wait a minute, will you!

Oh, hi. I...

I was just wondering if anyone found a wallet around here.

-Wallet? -Yeah.

No. How are you feeling?

I’m fine, fine I...

Must’ve, you know, dropped out of my coat when I fell.

You sure you didn’t see it, huh?

A lot of people were standing around, anybody could’ve grabbed it.

Yeah, I guess so.

Listen, if it shows up,

where can we get in touch with you?

Oh, that’s all right.

Thanks, thanks anyway.

Fella, am I glad to see you!

Any luck?

No, I guess somebody ran off with it.

Why don’t you try your pockets again?

Oh, Jimmy!

[young man] Let’s see...

There’s a handkerchief.

And a key.

Well, that proves I live somewhere.

The trouble is, I have the key and no door.

Wait a minute, wait a minute!

What’s that?

It’s a thousand-dollar bill!

Let me see that!

Is what it is, all right.

It looks real, too!

"Dr. Ralph Mannick.

-West 96th Street." -Where are we now?

West 83rd Street.

Hey, wait a minute.

Maybe that’s where you were going!

Remember? You said you had an appointment.

Hey...

You know something?

Maybe this Dr. Mannick

could even be you!

Well, if he’s not, maybe he can tell me who I am.

-[Jimmy] Hey, mister! -Yeah?

That’ll be $3.90.

Oh, uh...

Here.

Hey, mister!

This is a thousand-dollar bill!

I know. Can’t you change it?

Change it?

What do you think I am? The Treasury Department?

Now, come on, come on, friend, cough up the 3.90.

Sorry, that’s all I have.

I...

[chuckles nervously] I’m fresh out of funds.

I thought he was gonna pay!

Hey, what is this?

Some kind of swindle or something?

You too walking around town bumming’ drinks with a thousand-dollar bill?

Of course not, I’m perfectly willing to pay.

Well, then pay.

I did! Now let me have my change.

All right, that settles it. Ben!

What’s the trouble?

Fella gave me a thousand bucks

on a 3.90 tab and says he wants the change.

You mean this is all you got?

I’m afraid so.

Well, mister, we just run a little neighborhood business here.

-This ain’t exactly the Stork Club. -Make him pay, Ben.

Look, I’m perfectly willing to pay, he won’t take my money!

I told you, Ben, he’s a real wise guy.

All right, all right. If he doesn’t have it, he doesn’t have it!

Get me a pencil and paper.

I guess I’ll have to trust you, mister.

Just give me your name and address.

I don’t remember them.

-What? -I said I don’t remember them!

I had a little accident a while ago and I...

Get out of here!

-May I help you? -Is Dr. Mannick in?

Yes, but he’s ready to leave for the day.

Do you have an appointment?

Look, would you buzz the doctor and tell him I’m here? It’s important.

I’m sorry, sir, but I’ll have to have your name.

Look, Miss, if I knew my name, I wouldn’t be here!

Now, will you get the doctor?

[Mannick] Yes?

Well, if--

Well, if the pain continues, call me later.

That’s right.

Goodbye.

Yes, Miss Sherman?

Doctor, there’s a strange man outside

who says he doesn’t know his name.

He wants to see you.

Anything I can do for you?

Doctor, I-I...

Well, I know this is going to sound very stupid, but...

Do you know who I am?

Well, I’m sorry.

I’ve never seen you before in my life.

Doctor, are you absolutely sure? This is important.

I’m afraid so.

I have a very good memory for faces,

and if we had met befo--

But we haven’t. If you’ll excuse me.

W-Wait a minute, Doctor!

Take another look at my face.

Maybe we met at a friend’s house at a party or...

Or maybe we played golf together.

Or served on a jury!

Anything?

No, I’m quite positive.

This is the first time I’ve ever seen you.

I see. Well, I’m...

I’m sorry I bothered you.

Are-Are you sure you’re feeling all right?

Yes, I-I just can’t remember who I am.

-Turn your head. -Huh?

Hey, that’s quite a cut you have there!

You better let me see to it. Come on in here.

My nurse just left a few minutes ago.

We were closing up shop.

Sit down there.

-That light bother you? -No.

I’m going to clean that cut up.

Now, this may sting a little at first.

-That hurt? -Nuh-uh.

Well, no stitching is necessary.

You’re lucky it wasn’t any deeper.

I think I’ll let the air get to that.

There.

You’re as good as new.

If you were one of my child patients, I’d give you a lollipop.

I guess I must’ve been hit harder than I thought.

That’s probably why it happened.

Why what happened?

Why I can’t remember who I am.

Doctor, I know this sounds weird to you,

but about an hour ago I was walking along the street

minding my own business, and all of a sudden

a board fell from out of nowhere.

Next thing I know I was flat on my back

-on the sidewalk. -A board?

Yes, it fell from one of the buildings.

They were doing some construction work.

Were you knocked unconscious?

Well, I don’t know, I think so.

Next thing I remember, there was a crowd around of me.

Well, I didn’t have any bones broken or anything like that.

Anyway, I got to my feet and I assured everyone I was all right.

But I...

I wanted to get out of there, you see...

cro-crowds bother me.

-[door opens] -[Miss Sherman] Excuse me, Doctor,

but I’m leaving now. That is, unless you need me.

No, I’ll see you in the morning, Miss Sherman.

-Goodnight. -[Mannick] Goodnight.

-[door closes] -Tell me,

were you aware of striking your head with any force?

[sighs] I don’t know...

This all happened so fast, I mean, one minute you’re walking down the street,

the next minute you’re flat on your back.

Sit down.

When did you realize you’d lost your memory?

Well, I...

I went into a bar to have a drink

and all of a sudden it hit me.

No name, no address.

I didn’t know who I was or where I was going.

All right.

It all seems to fit the pattern.

What pattern?

I think you have temporary amnesia.

Temporary amnesia?

Produced by shock or a sharp blow,

either physical or emotional.

Have you had any headaches, dizziness, nausea?

No. No, nothing like that.

Well, your pulse is normal.

Stand up for a minute.

Put your arms up in front of you with the palms down.

That’s fine. Now close your eyes.

-What’s this supposed to prove? -Oh, nothing, it’s just a test.

-How’s your balance? -Fine.

Good. Sit down again.

Now, it’s possible you have a slight concussion.

But it’s difficult to say without a complete examination.

Oh, great.

One thing I don’t understand is why did you come to me?

Oh, well...

I found this in my pocket. It was wrapped around a thousand-dollar bill.

-Well, that’s peculiar. -Yes.

First I thought I might be you.

That is that I...

I was Dr. Mannick.

Then I figured if I wasn’t, why you could tell me who I am.

Well, why else would I have your name and address in my pocket?

Well, perhaps a patient of mine gave it to you.

Well, it’s-it’s true.

But which one?

-Where do I find him? -[Mannick] I don’t know.

Look, what am I supposed to do, anyway!

Where do I go?

I got a picture of myself

putting a big fat X on a hotel register somewhere.

I don’t even know if I belong in this town!

And who am I, anyway?

Am I an accountant?

An executive, a doctor?

As far as I’m concerned I could be

an unemployed bum just off a boxcar this morning.

Well, I doubt that.

No one’s quite a bum with a thousand dollars.

[sighs]

Yes, that’s true. You’re right.

Now listen to me.

I know you’re upset and it’s only natural.

But I think the best thing for you to do is to go to the police.

The police? Why?

Well, because they can put your picture in the paper,

that’s the first step.

Then, if you have any relatives,

they’ll see it and they’ll come for you.

I’ll just call them and have them send a car.

No, no, no! Please, look.

I, I don’t want to make a big thing out of this!

I, I just want to find out who I am, I thought you could help me.

-I’m trying to. Just let me call. -No!

Look, this is ridiculous.

You know it is!

The whole thing is ridiculous, I mean...

A thousand-dollar bill and no name!

No name.

Doctor.

Can it go away?

Can I get my memory back?

It’s possible.

How possible?

Well, sometimes the amnesia only lasts for a couple of hours.

Once in a while, something makes a connection and the mind returns to normal.

But it’s difficult to say. The only sure way would be a complete examination.

Who’s this?

My wife.

Wife?

I wonder if I have a wife.

Well, if you do, she’s probably worried by now.

That’s why I think you should go to the police.

They can help you.

This is the weirdest thing.

I’ll even go to the station with you.

They have doctors there who can give you a thorough examination.

Besides, there may have been inquiries.

Perhaps your wife has already phoned them.

This is the weirdest thing!

[sighs]

Look, Doctor, I’m sorry, I...

This is really my problem. I’m sorry I dumped it in your lap.

I’d like to help you.

No, no. Look, I know you want to go home.

I’m sorry I bothered you.

But wait, you just can’t leave like this!

Where will you go?

Well...

I’ll be all right, I’ll be fine.

-[door opens] -Wait.

[door closes]

Doctor, this is amazing.

Why? What happened?

I was standing waiting for the elevator

and all of a sudden something clicked.

It was just as if somebody turned on the lights.

You mean your memory came back?

That’s right!

Clear as day.

-Well, that’s wonderful! -Uh-hmm.

-I even know where I got the... -[paper rustling]

-...thousand dollars. -Really?

Uh-hmm.

Your wife gave it to me.

My wife?

That’s what she paid me to kill you.

As you can see, I’m making an effort

to avoid a repetition of my recent experience.

As for the story you have just seen,

the State has put our young hero away

so he won’t be in any danger from falling scaffolding.

But neither he nor anyone else can escape the following.

If you survive, you’ll find me here.

There are times when a loss of memory might be a good thing.

Until next week, at the same time,

goodnight.