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You always travel in a bathing suit?

Bathing suit?

Not always.

Why?

I don't know.

Just not many people do.

What's the matter with you?

Nothing.

You're acting so strangely.

I'm a strange girl.

How old are you?

Don't worry.

I'm over 21.

I'm not worried.

It's just that you're a beautiful girl.

I'd like to know why you're running away.

Running?

Why don't you tell me what it's all

about?

I will if you don't stop.

Promise, Mike?

Okay.

Now, let's have a story.

It will take a long time.

That's all right.

We have a long ways to go.

You probably won't believe me anyway.

Why not?

The FBI didn't.

FBI?

Yes.

I told them I was running away, that

someone was after me.

They wouldn't believe it.

Why didn't you try me?

My father died when I was 16.

He didn't leave very much to my mother

and me, except the house.

Out of desperation, we took in a couple

of boarders.

One Saturday afternoon, my mother went to visit

some friends, and she was staying for dinner.

They knew she was out.

She asked them if they wouldn't mind eating

out for dinner.

So they knew she was gone.

I was lying on the bed, listening to

records, when I got a funny feeling I

was being watched.

Hello, Laura.

Your mother isn't home, is she?

No.

Mother's having dinner out tonight.

She said that you and Mr. Brown would

eat out at the diner.

Mr. Brown left her by himself.

Well, you'll have to excuse me.

I have to get ready.

I have a date.

No, there's no hurry, Laura.

Relax.

No, I can't.

I have a date.

I'm sorry.

You're lying.

You don't have a date.

We have at least three hours here together,

just you and me.

Why, Mr. Williams, what do you mean?

I mean that I'm sick and tired of

you flaunting yourself in front of me in

your short nightgown and your tiny bikini.

I'm sick and tired of being teased.

No, I'll tell my mother.

She'll have you arrested.

You won't tell anyone.

I know what you do with those high

school boys down by the river.

I want a little bit of it myself.

Now, give!

No.

I don't want you.

You don't understand.

I don't want you.

No.

No.

No, I don't want to.

No.

Please.

Please, don't.

No, please.

Stop it.

That's about all there was to it.

What happened to the guy?

I don't know.

You don't know?

After that happened, I left home and I

haven't been back since.

Well, if what you tell me is true,

it isn't your fault.

You shouldn't have left home.

Why'd you leave home?

Why'd you leave?

You don't understand.

As I told you, instead of being revolted

by it, I liked it.

The boarder was confused.

He was ready for a big struggle.

Anyhow, when he was through, he left.

Threatening me not to say anything about what

had happened.

I didn't intend to.

I just felt, well, sort of rotten inside.

Not so much for what had happened to

me, but for the way I had reacted

to it.

I felt as though there was something wrong

with me.

I felt dirty.

And all I could think about was getting

out of town.

And I still think you should have stayed

there.

Look, I asked you for a ride, not

to be psychoanalyzed.

Okay, okay.

So go on with the story.

Well, so I had a little money in

the bank.

And I went and bought a bus ticket

to L.A. Yes?

Mary?

Yes?

Well, don't you recognize me?

No, I don't.

I'm Laura.

Laura?

Honey, you've really grown up.

Honey, I'd like to ask you in, but

I can't right now.

I'm terribly busy.

Maybe I can see you some other time.

Oh, well, Mary, you said if I ever

got to Los Angeles that I needed your

help to look you up.

I need your help.

Well, honey, I wish I really would like

to help you, but I just can't.

I'm really very busy right now.

Oh, please, Mary.

All right, come in, but don't be surprised

at anything you see.

I'll explain it to you later.

What the hell did you bring her in

here for?

Just a minute, Charlie.

Laura's a friend of mine, and she needs

some help.

And besides, maybe we can use her in

the operation.

Well, I've got a big business here.

I can't afford to have any strangers around

here.

Laura's no stranger, Charlie.

I've known her since she was a little

girl.

Now, she won't cause us any trouble.

I don't want to cause any trouble, Mary.

Honey, you must be tired from your trip.

Would you like to take a shower?

Fine.

Go right through there, and I'll talk to

you in a minute.

You know the kind of business we're running

here.

One squawk from anyone, we're up for at

least 20 years.

She'll be all right, Charlie.

She's probably in some serious trouble herself.

But let me talk to her.

No, I'll talk to her.

This is my business, and I don't want

any leaks, see?

Okay, Charlie.

Just take it easy.

She's only a kid.

I don't know where you came from, but

I suppose you realize those aren't gumdrops we're

packaging in the other room.

Well, it doesn't matter to me what they

are.

You know too much already.

I won't be happy till you get your

feet wet.

What do you mean?

Join our operation, and then you're in as

deep as we are.

Can you tell me more about it?

Yeah.

Go ahead and take your shower.

You know, the high school training's dropped off

considerably.

She'd have been all right if she hadn't

gotten on the stuff herself.

When you finish this job, try to get

her ready before her family starts worrying about

her.

All you have to do is park your

car on the parking lot, and let it

be known to the swingers where the stuff's

available.

You mean I have to go back to

high school?

Won't that cause complications?

We'll get your telephone papers, and before they

figure anything out, we'll move on to another

town.

You got in quick, and you'll get out

just as quick.

Get me?

Good.

Why, I wouldn't think of double-crossing you,

Charlie.

You'd better not.

How about sealing our bargain with a kiss?

You do a good job first, and we'll

talk about lovemaking later.

Oh, come on.

Just one little kiss.

Go on, get your clothes on.

I'll see you outside.

Bye.

Come on, baby.

It's time to come back.

You may be right.

I think we can use her.

Oh, she looks like a high school kid.

You know, if we keep her off the

stuff long enough, she'll probably make a better

pusher than this one.

Yeah, get her out of here once and

for all.

I don't want to see her around here

again.

You know, she's not bad for a kid.

Let's just don't carry this too far, Charlie.

Wow, what a trip.

That uncut stuff really sends me.

Well, you can imagine how I felt.

The only person I knew in town, and

she expected me to go in with her

selling dope to high school kids.

I couldn't do it.

I knew my weaknesses.

I didn't mind doing what I have to

do to make money.

But dope, I couldn't do.

Anyhow, I found a hotel.

Can I help you, ma'am?

Yes, scotch on the rocks, please.

I want to beg your pardon, miss.

I know we haven't been properly introduced, but

you're obviously looking for a job.

Yes, that's right.

Perhaps I have something that might interest you.

How much does it pay?

$1,000.

$1,000 a month?

$1,000 a week, my dear.

$1,000 a week?

If, if you qualify.

Does this interest you?

Well, I guess I can listen.

Perhaps we should take a table where it

would be more private.

All right.

Well, how do I qualify?

I mean, what do I have to do?

I have lived here in Los Angeles for

many years.

I have a large home here.

Consequently, I entertain a lot.

Foreign diplomats, army and navy officers, industrialists, people

from all over the globe.

When they're here, they want the companionship of

a woman.

Not just a streetwalker or a bar girl.

So I keep a few select girls with

me.

I pass them off as distant relatives, secretaries,

anything that would put my guests at ease.

I choose them with great care.

They must be intelligent, beautiful, reliable.

You seem to fulfill these requirements, my dear.

It all sounds very good.

Too good, I'm afraid.

How do I know you're sincere?

Look, you don't have to answer me right

now.

As a matter of fact, think it over.

I'll be back here tomorrow at 3 o

'clock.

Meanwhile, here's $100 for your time.

Oh, take it.

Take it, my dear.

If you are here tomorrow, I know we

have a deal.

If not, no harm done.

No strings attached.

I do hope you come, however.

It will be a long time before you

find another opportunity like this.

Good day, my dear.

Quit it, please, quit it.

I can't take it anymore.

You should have thought about that before you

tried to sneak away.

Hold it.

Diane, my dear.

Oh, unfortunately.

It's an honor to see you under these

circumstances.

Don't give that phony stuff to me.

You're no better than the rest of these

punks.

You're obviously upset.

What seems to be the problem?

We missed her around the house.

Found her at the airport trying to grab

a plane from New York.

You know, Diane, you are extremely ungrateful.

I took you off the street and gave

you everything.

I require very little of you.

Except to fulfill your agreement.

What seems to be the trouble?

You can't make people stay here like slaves.

My boyfriend finally got in touch with me

through some friends.

In spite of everything, he wants to marry

me.

I won't stay here anymore.

I'm afraid you've made a bargain, my dear.

You have exactly six months more to work.

At that time, you are free to go.

I want to go now.

In six months, I may never have another

opportunity.

I want to get married and have kids

like other women.

Can't you understand that?

I understand one thing.

We are in the middle of several very

important negotiations.

Your clients enjoy your company very much.

I must insist that you fulfill your contract.

I won't.

I won't.

You can't make me.

I think you've changed your mind, my dear.

See that the marks don't show.

I'm sorry to find you in this position,

Diane.

But after today, perhaps we can let bygones

be bygones.

We can be friends again.

I could never be friends with you, you

filthy swine.

I wish I had known what happened to

Diane before I got in so deep.

I realized that Schneider's deal wasn't exactly a

legitimate one.

But on the surface, it looked like something

I could live with.

The money was right, and Schneider seemed straight

enough at the time.

So I took the money and decided to

go out shopping.

Was Schneider the real big shot behind everything?

No.

No, it turned out he had a senior

partner.

I didn't know it at the time, but

Schneider was also in for a little trouble.

Well, Schneider, you've done it again.

30,000 M1 rifles down at the bottom

of the China Sea.

All because of your carelessness.

What am I going to say?

What am I going to do?

How am I going to deal with Matt

Fang?

Look, Giovanni, how can you blame me?

Everything was planned out to the slightest detail.

How something went wrong, I don't know.

Look, Giovanni, in the years we've been together,

how many mistakes have I made?

Not many, Schneider.

But how many mistakes can we make?

Do you realize one mistake and we could

both be dead?

Matt, for you to make mistakes now is

an inexcusable thing.

Matt Fang will be our guest here in

three days.

How am I going to deal with him?

Look, let me deal with him.

I have an idea.

Of course I'll have to return the money.

There are millions involved.

Do you realize that?

Of course I realize that.

But we don't have to replace the money.

We can replace the money with goods.

Goods that can kill?

Goods that can win wars?

No, Schneider.

Your famous little girls won't ever be able

to cover this one up.

No, not cover it, perhaps.

But to give us more time.

What we need now is time until I

can get more materials together.

You know...

I think I have a lovely young lady

in mind who will give us that time.

Okay.

But somehow these girls find out more than

we would like them to know.

Another repetition of the Diane incident is the

kind of security leak that could ruin this

organization.

Schneider...

Could it be that you are slipping?

You're the one person I can depend on.

Wake up!

Another mistake, and I'm afraid our partnership will

be permanently dissolved.

Do you understand that?

I understand.

Don't worry.

Everything will be perfect, just like the old

days.

Perfection in every detail.

Well, you're right.

You're right.

I have been asleep, Giovanni.

I have been lax, but it's this...

This American way of life, it's been too

good to me.

The new girl will be checked in every

detail and have her assignment outlined completely.

We will get the time we need.

Your money will be safe.

Good, Schneider.

That's the kind of talk I like to

hear.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some

other business to take care of.

Oh, of course, of course.

And how's the big boss today?

Fine, darling.

Everything is under control, as usual.

Oh, yeah?

Oh, my dear.

I see you've been shopping.

Buying pretty things.

Yes.

I bought a beautiful black negligee with underwear

to match.

Do you like it?

I think you're going to like it.

Well, how do you like it?

It's excellent, my dear.

You have marvelous taste.

Is there no end to your talents?

But if we're going to work together, I've

got to know everything.

Everything about you.

Oh, well, you know my name.

That's about everything.

That is not everything.

I need the details.

For instance, where were you born?

Would you mind fixing me a drink, please?

Oh, of course.

Scotch on the rocks.

Now, proceed with your story, hmm?

I haven't had much of an interesting life,

I guess.

I was born on the east side of

New York City.

My father drank a lot.

He did one good thing by dying, I

guess, when he left my mother a small

amount of insurance.

She opened a boarding house.

And that's where I grew up.

Are you an only child?

Yes.

My father died when I was rather young,

and my mother never remarried.

Well, you must have had other jobs.

Gentlemen, friends.

Tell me about those.

It was really rather dull.

I went through high school with the usual

amount of boyfriends.

No one special, no one steady.

I was actually studying shorthand to be a

secretary before I left and came here.

Why did you leave home?

I'd rather not discuss that.

I insist.

I must know everything.

One of my mother's boarders raped me.

This is no reason for you to leave

home.

Why did you leave home?

I found I liked it.

Very interesting.

Oh, but I promise I won't let it

interfere with the business.

This failing on my part.

Well, then.

We understand each other, my dear.

I will do exactly as you say.

Shall we finish our drinks?

I'd like to freshen up a bit first.

Thank you.

Now you know my secret.

Is there any objection to my making love

to the boss?

Officially, yes.

But unofficially, perhaps not.

You must remember one thing at all times.

This is primarily a business association.

Thank you.

Hi.

Hi.

What took you so long?

The Arab representative.

The one that's going to buy airplanes.

And that guy has 50 wives at home

and comes here and takes it all out

on me.

I'm glad I got out of there.

You know, this whole thing is beginning to

be a bit of a mess.

It would be a drag for me anyway.

How much longer does your contract run?

Three months.

I only have two more to go.

And while I'm sure not going to let

them talk me into signing another one, no

matter how much money they offer me, what

about you?

You know, I have a funny feeling that

they wouldn't let us go anyhow.

They wouldn't do that?

Wouldn't they?

Hello, Schneider.

Come in.

Sit down.

Thank you.

How is everything today?

Very good so far.

I have a complete report on the new

girl, Laura.

Her name is Laura Dillon.

She was born in 1939.

Her father died when she was very young.

She has no known criminal record, and as

far as I can find that, there's no

traces out against her, either for missing persons

or for credit.

A further check found that she had a

friend in this city who was mixed up

in a small two-bit narcotics business.

Since she didn't mention this to me, I

assume she wants no part of it.

This proves at least that she's got good

sense.

You know, I'm quite sure she's the girl

we've been looking for.

I hope so, for your sake.

However, she sounds like the kind of girl

we need.

You won't have much time for orientation, and

we must work quickly and efficiently.

Do you think she can do it?

I'm positive.

Shall I send Bob to pick her up?

In Schneider, we will, regardless of how many

beautiful girls we use.

We must have a logical excuse for that

Hong Kong arms follow-up.

Do you understand?

I understand.

Hello?

There will be a car to pick you

up in approximately one hour, awaiting just inside

the hotel lobby.

The car is a black, chauffeur-driven Mercedes.

You will stop in front of the entrance

and then drive slowly about 100 feet north.

You will go out of the lobby and

get in.

Have your baggage with you, and when you

check out, give your boarding address as that

of your mother's.

Is that clear?

I presume I'm speaking to Mr. Schneider.

That is correct, my dear.

Do you understand everything I have said?

Yes, it's very clear.

I'll be waiting.

Well, so much for General Fang's love life,

hm?

And now for Leo the Lion, who becomes

the sacrificial lamb.

Good hunting, Schneider.

Pardon, sir.

What type of people do you take there

to see the girls?

You'll find out.

What's the matter?

Is there a big secret or something?

Not exactly.

It's just something I've learned, and you should

learn too.

The less you talk in this organization, the

better you'll get along.

But sometimes you have to have someone you

can talk to.

Bob, will you be my friend?

Can I talk to you?

Sure, anytime you want, but don't expect to

pump me.

It isn't that.

It's just...

Well, sometimes I like to have a friend

to talk to, that's all.

Sure, but don't get me mixed up with

all these important people.

This play for pay may be all right

for a job, but I want a real

friend.

How about it, Bob?

All right, honey.

You've got a friend.

I want you to sort of take her

in hand.

Introduce her to the rest of the girls.

Make friends with her.

Find out what she really thinks.

The way the general reacts to her is

very important to all of us.

Nothing must go wrong.

You know you can count on me, Giovanni.

Hi.

Hello, I'm Laura.

Hello.

My name is Giovanni Acabi.

Schneiders told me about you, but I had

no idea you were so beautiful.

Well, thank you.

Laura, I'd like you to meet Jim.

Hi there, how are you?

Hello.

Nice to have you with us.

Why, thank you.

Laura, I must get right to the point,

and get to the point quickly.

Tonight we're having a very important dinner party.

Among the guests is a Chinese general.

I want you to be nice to him.

I want you to talk with him, try

to make friends.

Then, as the party progresses, I will ask

you to dance for us.

Do you think you can do this?

Well, I don't know.

You know, I'm no great dancer, and I...

Besides, I couldn't really dance like this.

Never mind, you'll get a chance to change.

I'm sure the general will find you attractive.

I want the impression that everything you do

is of your own volition, and because you

enjoy it.

Do you understand?

What if I don't like him?

We don't pay you a thousand dollars a

week to pass judgment with your own feelings.

The general is a very intelligent, energetic man.

I'm sure you will like him.

A thousand dollars is a lot of money.

Yes.

It sure beats working in the dime store,

doesn't it?

It sure does, baby.

Help her get ready.

Where are they going?

To your better acquaintance.

Anna Gershner.

Excellent.

The sacrificial lamb has been slaughtered.

Just like the old days, huh?

Hmm.

Just like the old days.

Well, this is it, honey.

It's your little home away from home.

It's a little bit bare right now, but

it'll be all right when you get your

stuff around.

What are you going to wear tonight?

Oh, how's this?

Well, it's very nice, but haven't you got

something a little bit more informal?

Oh, I have in my luggage, but I

don't know where they put it.

Oh, I think it's right in there.

Oh, thank you.

How long have you been here?

Oh, two years, three years.

I can't exactly remember.

But I guess it really doesn't matter anymore.

The money here is very good.

Do you always get it?

Oh, money isn't the thing.

They got plenty of that.

Listen, whatever Schneider told you, you'll get.

How's this?

Hey, that's lovely.

But for tonight, you're going to need something

a little longer and more diaphanous.

Okay.

I can look for something later.

Okay, let me explain what happens at these

dinner parties.

During dinner, you'll be seated next to the

general.

Now, don't be too eager, just the right

amount of conversation.

If he comes on too strong, put him

down a little.

You know, it'll make him more anxious.

After dinner, Schneider will suggest that the men

go into the library for cigars.

At that time, the girls will go into

the living room.

We'll wait about a half an hour, then

the music will start, and you start to

dance.

In what?

In your clothes, at the strip.

But don't get started too fast, you know,

give the men a chance to get there.

And Schneider will be sure that they're there

on time.

Then make it as sexy and seductive as

you possibly can.

Then I think nature will take its course.

June, tell me one thing.

Why do they have to pay me so

much money just to do that?

They could get a hooker for a hundred

dollars to do the same thing.

Giovanni has class.

He doesn't want anybody around who looks even

halfway like a prostitute.

Well, he's a wealthy man and he can

afford it, so why should we kick?

Oh, I'm not kicking, I just wondered.

Giovanni Arcari is a very important man.

He and Schneider know many important people.

Well, the fact that there are a few

good-looking girls around to satisfy his guests,

well, it's just part of the whole organization.

Now, you just do like you're told, and

don't ask too many questions.

You know, it's a pretty good job.

Oh, don't misunderstand me, I appreciate the job,

and...

I...

I'm just trying to get things straight in

my mind, that's all.

Well, I'm glad I don't have to entertain

that Chinese general again tonight.

I hear they have someone new to replace

me.

You shouldn't be so happy about that.

You know how Schneider feels about girls who

displease their clients.

He was too rough on me.

He wanted me to do things I couldn't

believe.

Things I've never even heard of before.

Come off it, you're no little virgin flower.

I didn't say I was, but boy, can

he cook up some lulus.

Can I come in?

Sure.

You better get yourself ready, you're having dinner

with us tonight.

Okay, June, but what's the honor?

Never mind, just get ready and be on

your best behavior.

You better get ready too, in case...

in case any new men are girl.

I thought the general didn't like me.

Well, he didn't particularly, but he didn't dislike

you.

And I need a standby, so wait outside

in case I call you.

Now you better hurry up and get ready.

Oh boy, here we go again.

Well, what happened then?

I had no idea to what extent the

organization went to keep everyone in line.

I guess deep down inside, I should have

realized that a thousand dollars is a lot

of money.

The first indication that things were going a

little differently came that same afternoon.

Knock, knock, knock.

Who is it?

A maid.

Just a minute.

All right, you can come in now.

Good afternoon, Miss.

I have some clean towels.

Is everything all right?

Oh yes, fine, thank you.

Well, I have to make sure.

You might be having some guests tonight, and

you want everything perfect.

This sure is a nice room.

The last girl that lived here did those

paintings.

What happened to her?

Oh, I don't know.

I heard rumors she met with an accident.

Well, that happens if you cross the organization.

What do you mean?

Well, they get pretty mad with the girls

who don't appreciate what they have here.

You mean the people here caused her accident?

I'm not saying that, I don't know, except

the words are wrong.

It's all I know.

I heard some of the girls talking.

You all have it pretty nice here, but

I don't think I'd like to be in

your shoes.

Hey, where are you going?

I just thought I'd go out and take

a little walk, relax for a while.

Does Giovanni know you're leaving the premises?

No, I don't see why it's necessary for

him to know.

I'm just going out for a little walk.

Well, I'd better go with you.

No, I don't want you to go with

me.

I want to be alone.

Look, Laura, you want me to be your

friend, so you'd better understand this.

No one leaves the premises unless someone's with

you.

Okay, now be a good girl and run

back inside.

Bob, tell me the truth.

What's going on?

I'm getting a little scared.

I had no idea I was getting in

this deep.

Laura, there's nothing to be scared of.

Just behave yourself and everything will be all

right.

No one's done anything to harm you, have

they?

No, but suddenly I feel like a prisoner.

You're not a prisoner.

You've just become so damn important around here,

we can't let anything happen to you.

Well, then why can't you tell me what's

really going on?

You'll find out soon enough.

Just relax for a while.

Take it easy.

Will you look out for me?

Laura...

Oh, Bob, please, I need someone I can

depend upon.

Laura, you've got to get back to your

room.

The party will be starting soon.

You are going to be my friend, aren't

you?

Sure, baby, but we've got to be careful.

My room number's 35.

Come up whenever you want, but don't let

anybody see you.

Now, when he comes in, I want nothing

mentioned about the guns until after dinner.

When we go through the library, there'll be

time enough to discuss it then.

And if this new girl is anything like

you say, he'll be anxious to get back

to her and perhaps accept our new deal.

What other girls are you using?

We're using the girls in room six.

They're stupid.

If we could only find a girl who

had intelligence, beauty, complete immorality, this is the

kind of girl we need.

Perhaps the new girl, Laura, is the one.

I have high hopes for her.

I warn you, Schneider, don't overestimate anything.

This arms deal with the Chinese is our

most important move in many years.

It cannot fail.

Look, it won't fail.

I've contracted for additional arms.

It's more than that.

The general must be pleased.

Our security must be ironclad.

Don't worry.

Everything will be perfect.

Let's hope she can do the job.

I was very nervous about the evening.

Not so much about having to go to

bed with a Chinaman, but the whole operation

in general.

I knew I was a prisoner, and from

the looks of it, Bob was my only

hope, and I wasn't so sure I could

depend on him.

Anyhow, the dinner was a tremendous success.

The food was delicious, and everyone was polite.

The general took to me immediately, which made

our Carrie and Schneider very happy.

However, our Chinese guest still had the thought

of his guns on his mind, and after

the dessert was served, he made it very

clear to our Carrie and Schneider that he

wanted to talk to them alone, and we

girls prepared for the dance.

The meal was delicious, but it is unfortunate

you are not as capable in other directions,

my dear Giovanni.

How do you explain it?

Hundreds of people were there to receive the

shipment, and the boat docked with nothing!

Please, General, we don't understand.

For all the stupid things, this is the

worst!

The mistake was not made on our end,

General.

The mistake was made on board ship.

An American destroyer approached their vessel while they

were in the China Sea.

They thought they were going to be boarded,

so they threw it overboard.

Such excuses can hardly help us win the

fight against communism.

I've told you before, our regular armed shipments

from the United States government have sometimes been

very slow, and sometimes controlled politically.

It is necessary for us to purchase as

many as we can from other channels.

I do realize it is illegal for you

to sell us these guns, but if you

cannot deliver, I'm forced to find someone else.

We've gathered together a new shipment.

It is arriving in small amounts, however, to

avoid suspicion.

We expect 50,000 M1s and 2 million

rounds of ammunition in Los Angeles by the

end of the month.

What will your fee be this time?

There is no fee.

The money you paid us from the last

shipment will be enough.

Would you care for a brandy?

I'll trust you once more.

If you fail, I must take my business

elsewhere.

Is that understood?

Understood.

Shall we enjoy something more interesting?

Excuse me.

I've seen

enough.

Shall we go someplace more private?

Okay, General.

Thank you, Joanne.

You're welcome.

Don't you ever relax?

Watch this.

Wouldn't you like to kiss me?

Wouldn't you like to feel the warmth of

a woman's body?

Don't you ever talk?

Yes, I can talk.

Let's see how our children are doing.

General.

General.

Oh, you military men are all alike.

Attack, attack, attack!

Relax.

General.

General.

You must have had a hard day.

You're a busy man.

You're very tired.

Everything seems to be okay.

Yes, well, you can have your gadgets, Giovanni,

but I'm still going to check the hall

like we used to.

General.

Bob.

Laura, what are you doing?

Bob, I must talk to you.

What is it?

Laura, what is it?

Bob, I found out what they do.

We all know what they do, Laura.

Smuggling arms isn't that bad.

To kill our boys in Vietnam?

Vietnam?

That's not where they're going.

We're selling these arms to the Nationalist Chinese

for raids against the Communist mainland.

That's not true.

Look.

Where did you get this?

From the General.

The General?

Don't worry, he's sleeping.

Nobody saw me come here.

This is dynamite.

I mean, the General is reselling these arms

to the Communists.

That's what it says.

Bob, I don't mind certain activities that don't

involve hurting other people.

I don't even mind being a glorified call

girl.

But I can't be a part of this.

I had no idea this was going on.

It's a good job and it pays well.

You know, I know Saint, but this is

pretty rotten.

American kids being shot by their own rifles.

Laura, what are we going to do?

I don't know.

That's why I came here.

I guess we're going to have to report

this.

But how?

This may be dangerous, but I think I

can get us out of here.

Let me get dressed first.

Hi, Bob.

Where are you going?

I just got a call from my home.

I've got to get to the railway station.

Does Schneider know?

He didn't want to bother me, but it's

so late.

Yeah, that's why I'm worried.

Okay, Bob.

I guess it'll be all right.

You have a pass, don't you?

Yeah.

I must have left it upstairs.

I'm sure it'll be all right.

Thanks a lot.

Stop!

Stop!

Are they following us?

It took him too long to get to

the car.

I think we've lost him.

What should we do?

I'll drop you off at the motel.

You call the FBI tomorrow.

I understand, Bob, but where can I get

in touch with you?

Right now, that doesn't matter.

Someday we'll get together, but...

Laura, I am sorry we met under these

circumstances.

I wish it could have been different.

So do I.

Mike, I was scared.

I checked into the hotel that morning and

called the FBI.

They sent an agent over and said not

to leave the motel.

I decided to take a sunbath.

Well, you know the rest of the story.

They traced me some way and tried to

kill me.

That's a fantastic story.

You should write for the movies.

I knew you wouldn't believe me.

You didn't really expect me to.

But I'm telling the truth, Mike.

Los Angeles is a town of make-believe.

How else would a girl tell a story

who is dressed in a raincoat and a

pair of shoes?

And that's all.

But don't worry, I enjoy your company.

If you don't want to tell me the

real story, I understand.

But it is the real story.

Why won't anyone believe me?

When I talked to the FBI, they acted

the same way.

Would you believe me if the situation was

reversed?

I guess not.

You know, for a while, you even had

me looking in the rearview mirror to see

if we were being followed.

Anyhow, what do you say we pull in

here and get a bite to eat?

Okay?

It's okay with me.

This is your idea of a restaurant?

Look, this isn't a proposition, but...

Now, why don't we both stay here tonight?

And maybe tomorrow you'll want to go on

further with me.

Now, I don't know, but it seems to

me that whatever you're running away from, the

further away you get, the better.

All right.

I'll let you stay with me tonight.

That's okay.

You've been very kind.

Just one more thing.

Now, if we do stay, will you please,

will you please let me give you some

money?

I don't need money.

If I stay with you, it's because of

you, not your money.

I just need help now.

I must say, for a small-town girl,

you've learned quite a bit.

Let's just say it.

I'd sure like a drink.

Well, it so happens that I have a

bottle over there in that case.

Go take care of him.

Just take it easy.

It's Saunders, FBI.

You'd both better get dressed.

This place will be swarming with local police

in about five minutes.

The FBI?

Then it is true.

It's true, all right.

I told him that he wouldn't believe me.

But you can believe her now.

She pulled the plug on one of the

biggest smuggling operations in the United States.

I'm going to have to take her back

to Los Angeles for questioning.

What about me?

You'd better come along, too.

Now, both of you better get dressed.

Please, he had nothing to do with it.

All he did was give me a ride.

That's right.

Now, if you want my identification, it's right

there in my trousers.

Is this your correct address, Portland, Oregon?

Yes.

Well, I'm going to let you go.

But you keep our office notified as to

any change of address.

I might want to talk to you again.

Certainly.

Thank you very much.

Will I see you again?

If you want to.

I want to.

I'd like to make this more permanent.

When you get this all straightened out, call

me, and I'll come back for you.

Okay?

Okay.

Now, wait a minute.

I want to give you two some friendly

advice.

You'd better marry that girl down here.

Transporting a woman across state lines for immoral

purposes is against federal law.

Did you mean what you said?

I believe you.

You'd better believe me now.

All right, I'll be there.

Later.