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Yes, yes.

Drop it, Eddie.

Hello, Louie.

Surprised to see me?

Mind if I come in?

That's someone else you know.

You better let him in, too.

Roxy? Yeah, Roxy. Remember me?

Okay, Eddie, where's that 50 grand?

Open up and talk fast. Yeah, someone tried to put us in the best deal and we

didn't like it.

Not me, I swear it. Then what made you skip town so fast?

Was it this?

Louie, you've got to listen to me.

We're listening.

I haven't got a son of that dough.

Honest, I haven't.

Jim Rainer, he's the one you want.

All this stuff about him working on that cover with us and that bank job was just

a phony.

He didn't do anything except stick to the dough when it was passed to him.

Go on.

He's the one that tried to frame you.

Not me.

Louie, there's something you don't know.

Something I just found out.

Remember the Avalon film estate we blew up two years ago for not paying

protection? What's that got to do with it?

That was his joint.

Rainer's. He had all his dough in it. It wasn't his joint and he lost a lot.

That's why he turned reporter.

He had to to make a living and to get in with us.

Louie, you've got to believe me.

Have I?

Open that.

It isn't locked.

What I tell you is true, Louie.

Rainer's got that dough.

I've waited two years for this.

I intend to change it to straight cash and stick to it. Just to get even with

what we did to him.

And has he?

No, not yet. Those new bills are too hot to handle. I'll say they are.

Know where he is now?

He's come back to England.

He's leaving tonight.

Must have sailed by now.

Where's he making for?

London, I think.

If your story's true, it puts you in the clear, doesn't it?

But it is true, Louie.

I am in the clear.

Give me a break, boys.

Please leave me alone, will you?

Please.

All right.

We will.

Eh, Roxy?

Sure.

So long, Eddie.

Guess there's been a mistake.

Yes, son, you made it. You must have been in on this to know so much.

Now for Mr. Rayner.

Come on, let's get out of here.

Water, sir?

Oh, yes. There's a trunk in the van. Rayner's the name. Very good, sir.

Jim!

Joan!

Let me look at you.

Now you haven't changed a bit.

Well, how does it feel to have your brother back again? Oh, Jim, it's grand.

I was thrilled when I got your wife. What a surprise.

You're going to stay with me, aren't you?

Well, it all depends.

What is the rate, Mr. Barton, for us to use?

Oh, it is.

Here you are, sir. Do you want a cab? Yes, please.

Will I take that?

No, thanks. I'll carry this myself. Right, sir.

Here we are.

Tea. This tea business is quite strange to me now.

Well, don't let it get you down. I won't.

Well, Joan, how's everything going?

Is the house full?

All but the room opposite yours.

Mostly business people, of course.

I don't know how you managed it on practically nothing.

I told you in my letters.

Yes, but I'd imagine something quite different, something small.

You've done it all on credit?

Mm-hmm.

All but a quarter's rent in advance.

That had to be paid.

Well, it just shows what you can do if you have to, doesn't it?

It isn't so bad in a way.

I'm paying for everything gradually.

Don't forget I live rent-free and that means a lot.

What you send me does for clothes.

I'm quite satisfied.

I'm not, Joan.

Oh, Jim, you're not still worrying about that filling station business, are you?

Why, that's ancient history now.

No, to me it isn't.

But it wasn't your fault.

Oh, yes, it was.

I should not let you come in with me as I did.

Father left you that money so that you could be independent.

You shouldn't be doing this sort of thing.

But I'm not grumbling, Jim. So why should you?

For what I can't get over is how those racketeers were allowed to get away with

it. Why, no one was even arrested.

Big-shot gangsters and racketeers in the States, Joan, spend half their earnings

on crooked lawyers and graft.

It's impossible to pin anything onto them. There's only one thing to do. If

the State won't help you, you've got to help yourself.

In what way?

Take the law into your own hands.

It can be done.

It only means getting in with the right people.

But you're not thinking of doing anything like that, are you, Jim?

Then you don't think we're entitled to get that money back?

Yes, I do, but not that way. Why not?

Because two wrongs don't make a right, that's why.

You're not going to do anything like that, are you, Jim?

Who said I was?

I simply said it was the only thing to do, that's all.

Jim, what made you come back so suddenly?

Well, to see you, I suppose.

Must have been in an awful hurry.

Not even writing first.

Well, maybe I was at that.

Are you sure there isn't any other reason?

No, unless it was to see London again.

You know, two years is a long time to be away.

Yes, I know.

Are you going back?

Why, do you want to get rid of me so soon?

Well, look, I've got to get some money change before six.

I can let you have a little until tomorrow.

Oh, I should want more than a little.

You and I are going out to celebrate tonight, my girl.

Oh, I forgot.

Oh, Carol.

Yes? I've got an old friend of yours in here.

Who is it?

Come and see.

I want you to meet the star boarder.

Jim! Carol Martin!

Well, what are you doing here? I told you, she's staying here.

Oh, it is good to see you again. It's good to see you too, Jim.

June, you never told me he was coming back.

I didn't know anything about it myself until a few hours ago.

Oh, I wired her from Southampton. I thought I'd give her a surprise. Well,

you certainly gave me one.

What are you doing? You still on the stage? Yes, I'm in Canberra now. To

where? I opened at the Aladdin on Wednesday. Oh, the Aladdin. That's a new

one since I went away, isn't it? Oh, it's the place at the moment.

Good for you.

Well, Joan and I'll be there on Wednesday night, won't we? You're the

man with the money.

Yes.

Well, about this evening.

Look, Carol, will you join us?

Joan and I are going to make a night of it. Of course she will.

I'd love to, Jim.

Good.

Sorry to have to dash off like this, but I've one or two things to do. Meet me at

the Reveille Bar, 615, right?

We'll be there.

Glad to have him back.

You bet I am.

I believe you are too.

Yes, sir.

What's your rate for American dollars?

American dollars, sir?

£4.95.

Change that formula, please.

I'm afraid it's a bit torn.

I think I'll take this one.

How much is it?

£4.10, sir. Would you mind coming into my office, sir? Certainly.

Would you put it in a nice box for me?

Satisfied? Yes, your rain are all right.

Did Marco tell you what I'd got?

No, he only sent this over and told me to expect you.

How much is it?

$50,000 in fairly large bills.

New stuff and red hot, I suppose.

That's right.

Well, it's going to be difficult, I suppose you realise that.

You mean you can't do it for me?

Oh, yes, I can do it all right, but you'll have to drop a lot on the deal.

What do I get out of it?

We deduct all expenses and split 50-50.

Your cut should come to about 5,000. English pounds?

Mm-hmm. Okay with you?

Yes, it's all right.

Very well.

I'll have to get you to deliver it somewhere for me.

I'll let you know when I'm ready.

What's your telephone number?

Langham 8370.

It's my sister's place. If I'm out, be careful what you say.

Right.

Don't come round here again. Whatever happens, you never know.

Okay.

Good day, sir. Good day.

Come in.

Why, I'm from New York, sir.

Important? Urgent, anyway.

It looks as if a couple of big-shot gangsters might be coming over on forged

passports.

Franklin and Dolan.

Do we know?

They're in the book, sir.

A real thing, aren't they? Yes.

Well, if they try to land here, back they go.

Take us over to Special Branch. Go and notify all ports.

Right, sir.

Say, wait a minute.

Let's have another look at that.

Saunders, I've got an idea.

Oh, have you, sir?

Yeah, don't look so surprised.

I think we're on to something here.

Doesn't it strike you as strange that a couple of racketeers should suddenly

slip out of the States just because they're wanted for questioning on an

ordinary gang killing?

Well, they've just done a big bank job and got away with it.

A little thing like this isn't going to worry them. These men are big shots.

They can probably buy their way out of anything.

No, there's more in this than meets the eye.

And I have an idea what it is.

What?

They're not on the run at all.

They're after someone.

And I'll bet that someone has got the $50,000 from the bank job.

Don't you see? It fits like a glove.

First they try this fellow Eddie Sands. No result, so they shoot him.

Why?

Because he was in on some double-crosser, rather. And now they're

after someone else.

Yes, I think you've got something there, sir.

Nice bit of deduction.

Yeah, Sherlock Holmes couldn't do better, could he?

But supposing these fellows do come here, what are you going to do then?

If Home Office agree, I'm going to let them in and then tail them.

With luck, they'll lead us to the other man and the money.

But you can't do that, sir. These men are killers.

Yeah, I know.

We'll have to take a chance on that.

But if I'm right, this is one up for the yard.

Yes, well, a pair of wings for each of us.

Not where you're going.

It's Detective Inspector Thompson here.

Come to the Home Office. Chief Immigration Officer.

Thank you. Third floor. Thanks.

This way, please, sir.

Is there another entrance to this hotel?

Not for residents, sir.

Oh, thanks.

Wainwright, 96.

Oliver, 97.

Right.

I'm going back to the office now, so ring me later.

They're all mine.

Well, I told you we'd get in this country, didn't I? Yeah, but so easy.

Ah, what do these English coppers know?

Nothing. Maybe you're right.

Still, Nick did a pretty good job with those passports.

He should have.

We paid him enough for them.

What's the first move? The Aladdin?

Yeah.

We'll look in there tonight and give this guy Garrett the letter.

He should be able to help us locate Renner. Right.

Maybe we could locate a couple of dames as well.

I'll bet you dream of women.

Why not?

Better class of dame.

Morning.

These gentlemen are friends of mine. Just look after them, will you? Very

good, sir.

Well, make yourselves at home.

I'll see you in a few minutes. This way, sir.

Thanks.

And a drink, sir?

Whiskey? Yeah, and some ginger ale.

And bring some ice, will you? Very good, sir.

Right up my street, that one.

How do you know?

Listen, I can read things like a book.

What do you use, the Braille system?

This way, sir.

I'll have Richard, sir.

Sorry they kept you waiting so long, Mr. Cunningham. We have to be so careful who

we let in.

The police, you know.

Oh.

Come to my office for a moment, will you?

But

it'll

have to be done indirectly.

I don't care how you do it.

All we want is to find this English guy, Jim Raynor.

There's a thousand bucks in it for you.

I don't suppose you'd say no to that, would you?

Well, I suppose not.

All right.

You go down to the Three Sailors. That's a pub in Adams Street, just off the East

India Dock Road.

Ask for Charlie Jones.

Give him all the details.

Make it about this time tomorrow.

Meantime, I'll let him know you're coming. Yeah, let him know we need a

couple of gats as well.

Yeah, we came without.

Customs officers.

You want to watch your step, you two.

The police over here know quite a lot.

Well, they don't know us.

No, I suppose not, or they wouldn't have let you in.

Still, they're pretty smart all the same.

Well, now, if you'll excuse me, I'll have to be getting back. Where can I get

you? Regal Hotel.

Ask for Wainwright, room 96.

Thanks.

Look here, I don't want you to think I'm being funny, but I'd rather you didn't

come here anymore.

Just in case you understand.

If you don't mind.

Okay.

Thank you.

All right, then. Tomorrow about this time.

Okay.

Come on. Let's get out of here. Now, wait a minute. I'm looking for my dame.

Why don't you keep your mind on one thing at a time? I do, but it's always

the same thing.

Hello, where have you been?

Shopping.

Here you are.

American papers.

Oh, good girl.

What have you been doing?

I've been riding to Devon. I thought I'd go down there for the weekend's fishing.

Why don't you come along too?

Jim, I can't leave the house.

Nonsense. Of course you can.

You know, you've been working very hard these last couple of years. And to do

your health a world of good.

Well, I suppose it could be managed.

When do you intend to go?

Well, just as soon as I can.

You're an old darling, aren't you? Yeah, that's enough of the old.

Oh, I was thinking.

Do you think good Carol would like to come along too?

Oh, so that's it.

Well, what do you mean?

Never mind. Have you asked her?

No. No, of course. The idea only just struck you, didn't it? Yes.

Why don't you then?

Anything wrong?

No.

Nothing at all.

I think I'll go out and post this letter.

Jim. Oh, hello, Carol.

You haven't forgotten it's Wednesday, have you?

Wednesday? Yes, my opening night at the Aladdin. You're coming with Joan, you'll

remember. Oh, yes.

We'll be there.

Joan, is anything the matter with Jim?

What made you ask?

I met him on his way upstairs just now and he seemed strange.

I think something's upset him.

Something he saw in a newspaper.

Oh, what is it?

That's what I'd like to know.

Every night at seven, remember,

I think of you, my dear, just as we planned.

And every night at seven, just for a moment, I make

believe we're standing hand in hand.

Every night at seven, you're with me.

If I close my eyes, I feel you near.

And somewhere out of nowhere, just for a moment,

the old familiar memories appear.

Mayfair in the morning, and those tired waiters yawning, the autumn leaves

swirling. In Richmond Park The Thames serenely drifting While

the river mist is lifting The hour of whence the hogra's dusky dawn

Every night at seven, remember Without

that lovely moment, what would I do?

And later when I lay my head on my pillow

I'll live again the happiness we knew, a one-way

trip to heaven, every night at seven.

Tony Garrett.

Okay.

I've been expecting you.

Come on.

This is Al Simmons.

Franklin and Dolan to New York. Hiya. Hiya.

Did Garrett give you the layout?

Mostly. That's why I sent Farrell.

He does all this sort of work for me.

What's this wiener like?

Get his picture here.

All the dopes in the back.

Well, I'll do my best. You've got to do better than that.

There are eight million people in this city, and it's going to take me some

time to get through them all.

Comedian, eh?

I understand you want guns, too.

That's it. There you are.

Thanks. This goes with them.

No, I feel dressed.

Garrett fixes this with him. That's right.

Oh, you might line up some sort of a car for us, Charlie.

We may need it.

You do that to me.

All right, Simmons.

Get going in this Rainer business and let's have some results.

You'll find us at the Regal Hotel.

Ring me if anything breaks.

Wainwright's the name, room 96.

Right.

Let's go, Roxy.

Okay.

Nice show, Carol.

Thank you, Tony.

Oh, I'd like you to meet some friends of mine.

Mr. Rayner, Mr. Garrett. How do you do? Mr. James Rayner, Mr. Garrett.

How do you do?

How are you, Mr. Rayner? Mr. Rayner's just arrived from New York, Tony.

Really? How interesting.

Tell me, Mr. Rayner, how do you find our nightlife compares with yours?

Oh, he's an Englishman. Well, a little more of it, a little bit more elaborate,

but we've got a very nice place here.

That's nice of you to say so. Won't you join us? No, thanks. I've got one over

here.

Tell me, Mr. Rayner, I'd like to send you an invitation card. Perhaps you'd

like to come here again. Where can I find you?

Oh, I'm staying with my sister.

Same address as me.

Oh, well, that's easy. Yes, we've got that in the office. Well, if you'll

excuse me, I'll see you before you go. As you are.

He's a charming man.

Oh, Tony's okay.

Well, here's how.

And lots of luck.

Thanks very much, both of you.

Jim, have you asked Carol about Devon?

Oh, not yet.

What's all this?

Well, we thought of going for a weekend's fishing and...

Joan wondered whether you'd care to come along, too.

I like that.

Thanks, Joan.

I can't think of anything nicer.

Good. Then we can count it as settled.

How about a dance?

All right. Would you two mind very much if I went home?

Why? Home?

I've got a bit of a headache. I'm afraid these late nights don't agree with me

anymore.

There's only a few to come. I can quite easily take a taxi.

Are you sure it's quite all right, Joan?

Quite sure.

Good night, Carol. See you tomorrow.

Good night, Joan, dear. I'll get a cab for you.

Everything all right?

Oh, yes.

Pity she had to go.

Yes.

You know, I'm rather worried about Joan. I think she's doing too much in that

house of hers.

Anyway, things are going to be different soon.

How do you mean?

I'm taking matters in hand.

Anyway, let's not talk about that. This is your big night.

Have another drink, will you? No, I don't think I will.

I've got to be up early in the morning. I've got rather a heavy day for the

eclipse. Eclipse?

What are they?

Commercial photographers.

I do quite a lot for them.

I shan't get back from there till about 6, and then I've got a rehearsal here in

the evening. What time?

7.30.

Tony wants me to try out an extra number.

Well, that leaves us from 6 to 7.30.

Let's make it an early dinner.

Shall we?

Yes.

Good.

How about that dance?

Okay.

Come in.

Some people from the shipping office want to see you, sir.

Oh, what about?

Well, I don't know, sir, but they're down in Miss Raynor's office.

Oh, all right. I'll be down in a minute. Very good, sir.

Oh, I'm sorry to keep you, Alice.

I'm afraid I was a bit late last night.

Better late than never, I always say, sir.

Oh, do you?

Joan, would you mind leaving us for a moment, please?

Why, certainly.

Just to see us?

Yes.

What are you boys doing over here?

Don't tell me you've gone into the shipping business.

It's no use trying to talk yourself out of this, Rainer. It won't work. You're

in a spot. Yeah, you've got that dough and we want it. What do you mean, Roxy?

I don't get you. You heard what he said.

Where's that cash from the bank job?

Well, where do you think it is?

That's what we're asking you.

I gave it to Eddie Sands.

Did you?

That's not what he told us. Before you shot him.

So what?

So this.

You've been a bit too smart, that's all.

Eddie had that money, and now you've lost your only chance of getting it.

You shot yourself out of 50 grand, Roxy. Okay, we knew you could cut out the

fairy tales. Eddie talked. We know the whole setup.

The air filling station and all.

I see.

So you do.

So you thought you could pay yourself back and put us inside at the same time,

did you?

And you got another thing coming.

You better come across and be quick about it.

If you do, we might leave you alone.

If you don't, you're coming along with us.

What do you say?

Not a thing.

Okay, you went at the hard way.

Come in.

Oh, hello, Carol.

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know you had anyone with you. Oh, that's all right.

I only wanted to tell you I'll be back about six.

Fine, I'll be waiting for you.

I hope I haven't interrupted anything.

No.

These gentlemen don't mind, do you?

See you later.

All right.

Don't move.

You've been doing all the talking so far a while ago.

Get out and don't let me see you around here again.

This won't get you anywhere, Rainer. No.

I didn't think I was doing so badly.

For the moment, yes.

But you listen to me.

I'll give you till tomorrow noon to hand over that jack.

If you don't, you'll regret it. And remember, we found you this time. We can

do it again.

Get out!

Nice girl, that Carol.

Think so?

Yeah.

Don't you?

What do you mean?

Nothing.

I'll be seeing you.

Wainwright's the name. Regal Hotel, room 96.

So don't forget.

I've forgotten already.

I'm going out for a minute, Joan.

So you see, I was right. There is a third man.

I wonder who he is.

Ah, that remains to be seen.

But I'll bet my bottom dollar he's got that money.

Do you think it's in his digs?

Probably.

That's just what I intend to find out.

Shall we put him in and search the place, sir? Not likely, even if we

could. Suppose he's got it planted somewhere else.

Why, it'd close up like an oyster. Then where should we be?

No.

There's a room vacant in that apartment house. I'm going to take it. I can nose

around a bit and stick to him at the same time. What about the two Americans?

Forget them for the moment.

We know where they're staying and more or less know their run.

Incidentally, anything on Garrett?

Not a thing.

He's unknown.

All the same, I don't like his friends.

See if you can get a line on him. Right, sir.

Now, I'm going to pick up a few things and move in if I can.

I'll ring you later.

In the meantime, if you want me... Mr. Cunningham.

Mr. Cunningham? That's right.

How do you do? How do you do?

I'm afraid you don't know me, Miss Rayner.

I'm from Liverpool. I met someone there who used to stay here.

Oh, yes? Who was it?

Oh, now that I can't tell you.

It was a casual introduction over a drink, you know. One never remembers the

name. Yes, I know.

Anyhow, I'll be in London for a few weeks, and I wondered if you could fix

me up.

Yes, I think it can be arranged.

Could I come in right away?

Well, wouldn't you like to see the room first?

Oh, yes, of course.

Oh, I beg your pardon. That's quite all right.

My brother, James Rayner, Mr.

Cunningham. How do you do? How do you do?

Is Caro back yet, Joan?

I don't think so.

I see.

Will you come this way, please?

Yes, certainly.

Ah, yes, right in the front. Just what I want. How much?

Two pounds.

Payable in advance, I'm afraid.

It's a bit of a blow, isn't it?

Hello, Jim. Hello, Carol.

Have I kept you long?

No, as a matter of fact, I've only just come in.

Well, Carol, we'd better be going if you want to get to the Aladdin by 7.30.

Are you sure you still want to go?

Yes, of course. Why?

Oh, so you're back. Yes, just going out again.

I'm taking Carol for an early dinner. She's got a rehearsal.

I'm trying out an extra number.

Oh. Back at it, 30.

Jim? Yes?

How did you get on with those shipping people?

Oh, it wasn't me they wanted to see at all. I see.

Oh, excuse me.

Oh, come in, Mr. Cunningham.

I wondered if I could have a key to my room.

Oh, I'm so sorry. I meant to send them up to you. That's all right. There's one

for the front door as well.

Thanks.

Oh, you want some money too, don't you? Yes, please.

Oh, excuse me.

Hello? Oh, hello.

Is Mr. Rainer there, please?

I'm afraid he's not in at the moment, but he'll be back about eight.

If you'd like to leave your name and phone number, I'll get him to call you.

Oh, no, that's all right, thanks. I'll ring again.

I'm sorry to keep you waiting. Oh, here I am. Thanks, I'll give you a seat. Oh,

don't bother. Later on I'll do. All right, I'll send it up to you.

Oh, by the way... Was your brother in Liverpool by any chance about six months

ago? Oh, no.

That's funny. I could have sworn I met him up there.

I'm not much good at names, but I never forget a face.

You should have been a detective.

Yes, perhaps you're right at that.

As a matter of fact, my brother's been in New York for the past two years.

He only came back on Monday.

Oh, I see.

Oh, then I must have been mistaken.

Well, goodbye.

Goodbye.

James Rayner, that's our man.

American? No, English.

Just back from the States, though.

Sounds promising.

Yeah, something tells me we're on the right track. Have you left him?

No, he left me. That's why I came back.

All you were right for a couple of hours. He's only gone out with some

girl. Shall I check up with records, sir? No, I've done it. They've no trace

of him except for a firearms certificate. Still in force.

Well, that doesn't help us very much, does it? No, but New York might know

something. Send them a cabling code and ask them. Mark it urgent.

It'll take the best part of two hours. Yeah, I'll be here. Very good, sir.

Hello. Hello.

Is Mr. Rayner back yet?

Oh, that's you, Rayner.

Davis speaking.

I rang before, but you were out.

Well, any news?

Oh, just a minute.

Oh, it's all right. It's for me.

Well, go ahead.

It's all set.

Make the stuff into a packet and take it up to Hollyhead.

A ship's captain in uniform.

We'll be waiting in the general post office at 9.30 sharp tomorrow morning. A

man called Travers.

Go there with your left lapel turned under.

He'll approach you.

Hand him the packet.

His boat sails at 10, so don't be late.

Right.

A man rang up just after you left,

but he wouldn't leave his name.

Oh, yes, he's just been through again. Joan, have you any large envelopes? Yes,

I think so. Good.

Mr. Stokes? Oh yes, that's fine.

Thanks.

Oh, I shall be back tonight. I'm going up north.

See you tomorrow.

Reply at New York, sir. Ah, good. It's been decoded.

Nothing known to the detriment of James Rayner, crime reporter, New York

Tribune.

No further particulars. Stop.

Not so good.

Are you sure you are on the right track, sir, after all?

I'm convinced of it in spite of this.

And furthermore, I'm going back to that house now.

There's no need for you to hang on. You can pack up for today.

Oh, thank you, sir. The wife won't be surprised.

Yeah, you might even catch her napping.

Hello, Houston Inquiry.

When is the next train to Hollyhead?

What time does it leave?

Isn't the one later?

All right, thank you.

Now make it Houston instead.

Yes, sir

Magazine, sir. Oh, yes.

Yeah,

I have this one.

What's this train?

The Irish Mail.

When's it leave?

8.45.

How much is that?

Shilling, sir.

Thank you.

Hello, Mr. Wainwright?

Rainer's at Euston Station on the Irish Mail Train.

Hey, boy.

Get me six pennies worth of stamps.

You can keep the change.

And hurry.

Right, sir.

No, sir. Wait a minute. Don't go.

Post that in the travelling post office.

Right, sir. Quickly.

Find him? Yeah, up in front in an empty compartment.

He didn't see you, did he?

What do you think?

Inspector, this is the right train for Rugby, isn't it?

Yes, lady.

First stop, 1023.

What is it now?

40 after 10.

You still think he's got

it?

Yes, but not here.

Come on, this is where we see the country.

I'll fix him later.

All right, thanks.

Oh, Joan, isn't it awful?

Yes.

As long as we know he's in no danger, that's all that matters.

Good morning.

Oh, good morning.

Miss Martin, Mr.

Cunningham. How do you do? How do you do?

Oh, Joan, I think I'd better go and put on some clothes.

I'll see you after.

All right.

I say, I'm terribly sorry about your brother, Miss Rayner. I just read it in

here. Thank you.

It is a rather dreadful thing to have happened, but... I've just phoned the

rugby hospital and he's in no danger.

Oh, well, that's something anyhow.

Yes.

They're keeping him for a week, though.

According to the paper, he says he was asleep and didn't see who did it.

I wonder who it was.

Thieves, I suppose.

Yes, but his money wasn't touched, so why pick on him?

I can't think.

Looks to me more like someone with a grudge.

Oh, well, I must be getting along.

If there's anything I can do, let me know, will you?

Thank you.

Hello? Yes.

Just a moment, please.

Who is it?

Call from Hollyhead, sir.

All right, I'll take it.

Hello? Hello. Davis?

Travis speaking.

I'll have to sail without it. Your man hasn't shown up yet.

No, and he won't either. Don't you ever read the papers?

Well, someone got him on the train last night.

Must have taken the stuff as well.

Yes.

All right, ring me when you get back.

Right.

Well, did you get through to Rugby? Yes, he had a ticket to Hollyhead.

So that's where he was going.

I must have missed him yesterday by seconds.

He was waiting for that cable, sir.

I know, I know. Don't drop it in.

What about the gun? Do you have one with him? Yes, but we can't touch him for

that, can we?

No.

Shows there was something in the window.

Franklin and Derland did this, of course.

We should never have stopped tailing them.

And I bet they took the money off him. Why not pull him in, sir? Because I

don't believe they did, that's why. Yes, but... You know, you're apt to be a bit

too quick off the mark at times.

You ought to be more subtle.

One false move on a job like this and the whole thing would fold up. I told

you that yesterday.

How have you worked it out then, sir?

If they got that money, why haven't they checked out of the hotel?

There's a boat sailing this morning, and they haven't made a move.

I got all that covered.

If they try to, that's different.

No, you take it from me, Rainer's still got it somewhere.

And sooner or later, it'll come to light.

In the meantime, it's up to us to lie low and watch what's going on. I hope

you're right, sir.

Listen, Jack, I've gone so far with this thing, I've got to be right.

Now, you go to rugby and keep tabs on him. I'll attend to the other two. Okay.

Oh, and check up on a girl called Carol Martin.

She's staying at the house, too. Looks like Rainer's girlfriend to me.

Yes, sir. And what about the sister?

You know, I can't make up my mind whether she's in on this or not.

I'm going to try and take her out a bit while he's away. She might talk.

I think I can manage it if I play my cards right.

Believe me, I hate doing it.

She's such a charming girl.

Yes, sir.

Joan.

You don't mind if I call you that, do you?

I think it's about time you did.

Do you know we've been out every evening for nearly a week?

Yes, I hope I haven't overdone it.

Oh, don't be stupid.

What were you going to say?

Oh, yes.

It's about your brother.

I know it's none of my business, but you're worried about him, aren't you?

Is he in any trouble?

Oh, none at all.

I see.

Only if you did want to confide in me, you know you could, don't you?

I'm sure of it, Brian.

Thanks.

Now I'm going to ask you something.

Okay, go ahead.

What are you doing in London?

Oh, uh, research work.

What kind?

Oh, now, that's a government secret. I'll tell you one day.

Come on, let's go and eat. We'll be late for the film.

Good night, Brian.

Thanks for everything. It was a grand picture.

Good night, Joan.

Why so serious?

Oh, several things.

But mainly you.

What do you mean?

Joan, one day you're going to find out something about me.

Something I'd rather have told you myself.

I'm wondering what you're going to say.

You're not married, are you? Oh, no, nothing like that.

Why?

Never mind.

Good night.

Good night.

Did you want me, sir?

Oh, yes,

yes, I...

Something

for you.

Thank you, sir.

Are you sure you haven't made a mistake?

I spoke to your phone myself and took the message.

My dear madam, I can only repeat that no one from here was sent into the country

on a job, let alone Miss Martin.

If anyone rang, it certainly wasn't from this office. Goodbye.

Woman must be nuts.

What's the matter, Joan?

Oh, Brian, Carol Martin didn't come back last night or turn up at the Aladdin.

Oh? Who was that you spoke to on the phone just now?

The Eclipse Agency.

They rang up yesterday and took on a job. And now they say they didn't.

Was she collected by car?

Yes. And she hasn't been seen since?

No. Then I should inform the police right away there's something wrong.

I think you're right.

I'm sure of it.

Dial 999.

I'll have to see who that is first.

Hello? Hello, Joan. This is Jim speaking.

I'm leaving the hospital now.

But I shan't be back until tonight.

I've got to pick up something first.

Oh, Jim, I do wish you were here. I'm so worried.

Carol's disappeared.

What?

I see.

And we haven't seen her since.

I'm just going to phone the police now.

Well, don't do that.

Understand?

Whatever you do, I'll handle this.

I'm coming straight back.

Hello.

Jim doesn't want me to phone the police.

No, doesn't he?

They must have a very good reason.

Look here, don't worry.

Let's wait until he gets back. Then we'll see what happens.

I'll ring you later on.

Room 96, please.

And remember, keep your hand off that gat.

We're after the dough.

For the moment.

Hello, Rainer.

Where's Carol Martin?

Who are you talking about? Hey, what is this? I want to know where Carol Martin

is. We want to know where 50 grand is. So what?

Where is she?

Take a look around.

Okay.

It's a deal.

You get the 50 grand.

And you get the girl.

I'll be back tonight.

You better not follow me this time.

Well? Still upstairs, all three of them. I thought he'd come here. Those two have

snatched the martingale.

What? Now we see some fun. This is where the money comes to light.

You were right then.

Of course I was.

He's got it somewhere and with a bit of luck he'll leave me to it. Here he is.

I'll hang on to him for now and ring you at the office.

Leave the others to Phillips.

Right, sir.

Hello? Oh, hello, Joan. This is Jim again.

I'm in London and I can't get home yet.

You haven't rung the police, have you?

No, not yet.

But there's still no sign of Carol.

Well, don't worry. Everything will be all right.

But, Jim, I must see you.

There's something I... I can't wait now. I'm catching a train to Holyhead.

Bye-bye.

What a large visit to Denver, isn't it?

That's neat.

Yes.

Oh, my name is Rainer.

I believe there's a packet for me from London.

Just a moment, please. Thank you.

In a hurry?

Oh, hello, Mr Cunningham, isn't it? Well, well, well, what are you doing

here? Little business, same as you.

Business? Well, what do you mean?

I'm Detective Inspector Thompson, New Scotland Yard.

Oh, I see.

Well, what's that got to do with me?

Sorry about this, Raynor.

I've reason to believe that packet contains a large sum of stolen money.

Afraid I must ask you to open it.

And what if I refuse?

I must take you to the local police station. They'll make you.

All right.

Thanks.

Been waiting days for this.

Well, you've been waiting days for nothing, haven't you?

I don't get it.

You spend 46 shillings to collect a packet of newspaper?

Well, my time is my own, isn't it? May I have it back now, please?

Thank you.

Seems to me you've been wasting your time at the house.

I think you ought to move.

Don't you?

Yes, sir.

I'm from Scotland Yard. Can I use your phone, please?

Oh, yes.

Through that door on the right.

Thanks.

Hello?

Hello, Saunders.

Knock off those two yanks right away.

We've got to find that girl. It's as good as done, sir.

Did you get the money?

No. He's taken me miles.

I'm in Holyhead now, but I'm leaving here shortly.

Beard the Yard when I get in and have Phillips and Carter there.

Right, sir.

This is where we do our stuff. Right, sir.

Third floor. Don't stop on the way.

What's happened here?

They never passed me.

They've gone, haven't they? I don't understand it. I've been sitting down

there looking like a hawk. But who asked you to look like a hawk?

Did you get Franklin and Dolan? No, sir. They've gone.

What do you mean, they've gone?

What is this?

Weren't you supposed to be tailing them? I was, so they got away through the

staff entrance.

Tipped off, eh?

That's about the strength of itself.

Rayner must have phoned from Holyhead.

That means he's still got something up his sleeve.

This is interesting. Lucky I checked up on him.

Here, take this over to information room.

Tell him to instruct all cars to be on the lookout for Rayner in that one.

He's making for London. Hired car and driver.

Picked it up in Holyhead to give me the slip. Arrest him?

You're dying to pinch someone, aren't you? Well, sir, I'm afraid I'm not very

good at this subtle stuff.

I'm not doing so well myself.

No, I don't want him picked up. I just want to know where he goes.

When he's located, they'll inform me direct.

Thought I had him a few hours ago, but something went wrong somewhere and I had

let him go.

Looks as though he's going to walk right into it again.

It'll take him till six o'clock at least to get here by car.

But if I'm not mistaken, he's going to lead us to the girl and the other two

and maybe that money.

Go on, get going. Right, sir.

After you.

Well?

Thanks for the tip. Never mind that.

Where is she?

How do I know you've got the money?

I'm telling you.

Yeah? You may be double-crossing again.

Let's have a look.

See, you were a bit late the other day.

I posted it on the train to myself.

I've just collected it from Holyhead.

Not bad.

It may be in there at that.

Come on, Louis. Take me to her and then I'll hand it over.

Okay, Charlie. Go and fetch her.

Look at this.

So you've got the door.

What about that?

Sent to the American Embassy.

All right.

I haven't got it.

But you're going to fetch her just the same.

Am I?

Did it ever strike you that I might have something to say about that? Go on, get

her.

Where's that confounded Rainer got to? Are you sure he's making for London,

sir? I know he is. That car must have slipped through somehow.

Probably kept off the main roads.

Hello.

Sergeant Hart of the squad, sir.

Hello, yes?

I'm speaking from a telephone in the East India Dock Road.

We've located your car.

I see. That's a great help.

Anyway, wait there. We'll join you as soon as we can.

Rainer's driver dropped him in the East India Dock Road. Hasn't the faintest

idea where he's gone.

East India Dock Road?

I've got it!

Of course, Charlie Jones, where those two went last week. Why, the devil knows

you think of that before.

Or are you trying to be subtle?

Now, you might get a chance to knock someone off. Come on.

Jim!

What's all this about?

Carol, are you all right? Yes, sir.

Look here, Louie. Before you ask me to let her go, the answer's no.

She knows too much, so we're taking her with us.

And you're coming for that little ride we promised you too, only this time it's

in a boat.

You can think of what's happening to her when you're swimming back.

You can't get away with this, Louis. Looks to me as if we have.

You won't if you don't get out of that boat by seven.

Yeah, that's so. Let's go.

Come on, come on, get out of it.

Come on, let's listen. Come on.

Here, what's all this for?

We just want to have a look round.

You don't mind, do you, Charlie?

Yes, I object.

It's too bad.

In there.

Well, where have they gone?

Who are you talking about?

Franklin and Dolan, to start with.

Never heard of them. Don't be funny. They were here last week.

Well, what if they were? They're not here now, are they?

Come on, Charlie.

We're also looking for a kidnapped girl and a man called Rainer.

You'd better tell us what you know and be quick about it. I'll tell you I don't

know anything.

Why are you dressed at 6.30 in the morning?

Well, I had a few drinks last night and fell asleep on the bed. You lot woke me

up.

I see.

The cat brought this in, I suppose.

I give up.

Sent to the American embassy?

Yeah.

I seem to be doing very well with newspapers.

What do you want to come tearing down here for? You've got nothing on me.

You're quite right.

I haven't.

Yet.

Come on.

No one here, sir. All right, let's get back.

That's right. I've got work to do.

I'd like to get you doing it.

And you're dead lucky they've gone.

They knew you'd been here before, that's why they came down.

You must have been tailed since the moment you landed.

That explains a lot.

I didn't bargain for this.

Whatever happens, these two still leave this place alive, understand?

Is that so?

Yes. Remember, I've got to stay.

You're not leaving me with a couple of dead ends. We will if you don't stop

squawking. Look, Louie, she's got nothing to do with this. Why not let her

go? You heard what I said.

Louie, come on, you're wasting time. That boat won't wait.

And then where would you be?

Okay, we'll make a break for it.

Including these two.

Now you're talking.

Come on.

Very pretty.

Now, we're getting somewhere.

That American cigarette packet on the table gave you away, Charlie.

So we got the launch to look for another exit, and here we are.

All right, Dolan, you can drop that. The show's over.

Don't make me laugh.

We're getting out of here right now. Is that clear?

You're under arrest, so drop those guns and come quietly.

Drop nothing.

Out of my way, copper.

All right, boys, get him.

Back in the bedroom, quick.

That's all right, Charlie.

Come on, come on, please. Come on, there's nothing for you to see here now.

Come along, get back, please. Get back.

Okay,

pick it up.

All right, take him away and call an ambulance.

Come on.

Jim!

Take it easy, Jack. I've sent for an ambulance.

Thanks.

If you don't mind me saying so, this is a bit too subtle for me.

You'll be okay.

Yes?

May I come in?

Oh, it's you.

I'm just off. Here are my keys.

I hope you enjoyed your stay, Inspector Thompson.

Yes. I thought you'd feel like that about it. And why shouldn't I?

Trying to get me to confide in you and all the time it's only to see what you

can find out about Jim?

It's all part of the job, Joan.

Believe me, it hasn't been easy deceiving someone that you've become,

well, very fond of.

I'm afraid I don't believe you.

Would you believe me then if I told you I have a very good idea who sent that

money to the American Embassy?

You see, there are some things in this business I can't prove, only guess at.

The arrested men won't talk, so that's that.

I don't see what that has to do with me.

No?

Well, it means we can't prove anything against your brother, for instance.

There's actually nothing to connect him with the stolen dollars or anything

else.

In other words, we can't touch him.

There must be a disappointment to you.

From a professional point of view, yes.

But from another point of view, no.

Do you believe that?

I'm sorry.

I'm not interested.

How are you feeling, Jim?

Oh, I'm fine.

Where's Carol?

She's just gone to get me a cup of coffee.

Is there anything else you want?

Yes, as a matter of fact, there is.

What?

You haven't a large envelope by any chance, have you?

One large enough to take $50,000, for instance?

Why? What do you mean?

Joan, you changed those packets the other day, didn't you?

While I was telephoning Houston.

You let yourself in here with a master key.

And it was you who sent that money to the embassy, wasn't it?

Yes.

How did you know I had it?

It was those two men from the shipping office.

I recognized them as two gangsters I'd seen in the newspaper.

A paper I found in that drawer.

After what you said about taking the law into your own hands, I just put two and

two together.

I see.

I did it to save you getting into trouble, Jim.

Oh, believe me, you did that all right.

Thompson picked me up with that packet in my hand.

Thompson? Oh, he's all right.

Is he?

Oh, I see.

So that's how it is.

Oh, as a matter of fact... Open your mouth. I don't want to hear anymore.

Have you two had a row?

Oh, good heavens, no.

It's only Thompson.

How do you mean?

She's fallen.