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I am the Whistler and I know many things for I walked by night.

I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women

who have stepped into the shadows.

Yes. I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak,

and tonight at this lonely spot on a highway near a small town

we find an unusual birthday celebration in full swing.

birthday

birthday

hundred more

It was awful sweet of you to remember me.

How could we forget with that guy reminding us every.

Oh Tommy you should them.

Way not? They pay all, didn't he?

... ?

How about punch, Phyllis? - I don't know you made this pretty strong.

I'll take some more Tommy

Can you? - I sure I can.

What did you get Eileen, Steve? - You wanna know? - Yeah.

What did you get here? - Ok, take a look.

An engagement ring.

What a rock! That must have set you back plenty.

You're our lucky guy, Steve. - You're telling me. - I'm a lucky girl

Lucky to win a mug lik that? - Are you kidding?

Well, anyway we're glad you picked em instead of that motor cop.

You said it. - Show us what you did Eileen,

when Steve slipped that ring on your finger.

Yeah, give as a lote. - Come on, bit.

Don't be bashful. Come on, give us a bit.

Well, you asked for it.

I mean I got to make a delivery on Bayview.

Virginia. - Buy, fellas. - Bay, Dave.

STAR INTERSTATE TRUCKING CO.

You going in Baywiew, mister? - Yeah. Hop in. - Thanks.

Ordinarily you don't pick up hitchhikers, Steve,

but with a warming drink under your belt

and the memory of Eileen's kiss on your lips,

you're feeling friendly toward everybody.

It was only a moment's delay, but those 60"

are going to change the whole pattern of your life.

Don't drive so fast Jimmy, please. - Fast? When I really opener.

No don't not on these curves. - Relax, relax. I'm best driver in the state.

Look out Jimmy!

Bayview's about 7 miles McCabe's filling station.

Where's McCabe's filling station?

Well, he's just around the bend here.

Hello, Don. - Haya, Max.

Astrix everything's under control I'm ready to call it quits for tonight

Carefull!

No. No accidents.

Correction. The truck just plowed in to McCabe's gas station. I'll call you back.

Nice going Steve. - Oh, hello Don.

Well, how did it happen?

I tried to keep living that car was going right at me. - What car?

Coming around that curve on my side of the road, too.

Are you sure there was a car?

What? If you don't believe it ask the guy that's right with me.

What guy?

So some hitchhiker. Sitting right here beside me when I crashed.

Yeah?

Well I'm not lying to you.

A man was sitting there in the car forced me off the road.

The fella driving it must have been drunk.

Hmm. You not so steady yourself.

Maybe it was you that had one too many.

You stopped at Rock Point to help celebrate Eileen's birthday, didn't you?

Oh, yes. I had one drink, so what?

It's against the law for truck drivers to drink on the job, Steve. You know that.

If you want to be technical. But I'm as sober as you are.

You'll have to convince the judge of that.

Maybe he'll believe the rest of your story too.

Are you trying to hang something on me

because I beat your time with Arlene?

I wasn't on duty I'd do something about that crack.

But if you didn't have on that uniform I'd help you do it.

Stick around while I phone in a report.

Fine mess. Somebody's gonna pay for this.

Thanks for the lift. - Don't mantion it.

It says I'm gonna join the truck. - Yeah, Bernie.

Glad you didn't get hurt in the crash, Steve.

But am I in a jam. Look at that.

Drunk driving. - That it's what it says.

That cops been waiting for a chance like this why didn't your braining.

Charlie, I'm in enough trouble without sucker the cop.

At least it's a good thing you're covered by insurance.

I don't dare that became father claim.

Why not? - If I do,

I'm convicted of drunk driving they'll cancel my policy.

I'm out of the trucking business.

What can you do?

There's only one thing I can doing this, to pay off.

I guess I can borrow some money in the trucks.

You just got them free and clear. - Huh, so what?

I'll be in the red a little while longer, that's all.

It'll be a couple of hours for burning expect. Let's grab some coffee.

Ok.

TRAFIK COURT

And since the defendant has

been unable to produce a single witness

to verify any of his statements,

the court is forced to the conclusion

that the defendant was in no condition to drive in a safe and sane manner

on the night of September 23rd

Steven Reynolds, your sentence will be six months in the county jail.

However, since this is your first offense and since you've made a

satisfactory settlement with the innocent victim

sentence is suspended

on the condition that your driver's license be revoked

for the period of probation.

Next case.

Jack Stirling

Just like that. - Lucky you didn't send you to jail.

He could have, you know. - It'll be just bad

sitting around for 6 months

twiddling my thumbs and paying somebody else to drive for me.

Oh Steve.

I hope there's no hard feelings. I only did my duty.

Yeah, pleasant duty, wasn't it?

Don, I never thought you'd let anything personal

influence your testimony. - And I didn't, Eileen.

A bit is, every dog has his day.

Mine's coming. - Is that a threat? - Take it any way you want.

Come on Dee. Please don't get into any more arguments with him.

Gee, Steve. Distant cars just like a P38.

I thought you'd have some fun with it.

Why it was you to get it for me.

Yeah. You know, when you grow up

I hope you follow a PhD there's a profession.

Oh, sure like that.

You're not better than being a truck driver like me.

Oh boy, with these sandwiches are good, mom.

Anything tastes good at a picnic.

Just the same. I'm glad you fix these, huh Steve?

They are wonderful. - If you like mom you

like your cooking so well. Why don't you marry her?

Just eat your lunch, son. Just eat your lunch.

Well, you're gonna Sunday, aren't you? - Tommy!

You right, pal, just soon as my business is a little better.

Well, seems to me you waste a lot of time.

Smart boy.

But all vegetables will rot if we don't deliver them tonight.

Ok Bernie, I don't want to drive your sake.

Is the truck loaded?

Well, drive it over here.

Are you well enough to do that?

Ok, Bert. Fine. You're right.

More bad luck. Bernie sick.

Maybe you can get Thompson.

Hey there's an idea.

Well, I won't do me any good.

I'm sorry to, I was are hard to get in short notice.

Yeah, goodbay. - Hi, Steve. - Hello Jerry.

Sorry to hear about that rodeo Parker gave you.

Oh, not to sorry I imagine. - Don't be like that, Steve.

What if we are competitors, we can still be friends, can't we?

Do you want it that way. - If I want it that way?

Look fella. I had all the trucking business,

till you came along and started cutting rates.

Well you're overcharging your customers. - So what?

Nobody squawk do you stuck your nose in. - Oh, now.

Let's not go all over that again.

I gotta get a load rolling. - All right, I'll make it breathe.

I'd still like to buy out. - Yes Rooster tomorrow.

Don't say no till you hear my proposition.

I'll give you part of the business...

employment for you and Charlie...

and I'll assume the mortgages you had a place on your trucks.

I don't believe in Santa Claus.

Not at all. - Why?

You must think I'm stupid?

I understate holes are gonna bring me in a lot of money in a few years.

Yeah, if you last that long. - Meaning what?

I've got a strange philosophy of my own, Steve.

I always try to get what I want a nice way...

first. - Oh, I'm glad we understand each other.

So long, Steve. - So long.

Well, if you can't, you can't.

Believe me Steve I wouldn't let you down if I wasn't sick as a dog.

I know that Bernie.

Come on home, get a doctor. - Yeah, that's what I'm gonna do.

But I'll be back as soon as like I made it. - Alright, Bernie.

Too bad I never learned to drive one of those battleships.

Who can you get? - Myself, that's all.

Don't do it Steve. If you're caught driving now, that throw the book at you.

Well, what am I gonna do?

That load spoils I lose the account.

I can't afford that.

Yeah I'm parking spot you you're out of the trucking.

Oh, you won't I will it's dark I'll stay off highway 30 to.

Check the truck for me, will ya? I wanna grab a bite to eat.

Yes. Don is dead you didn't kill him, Steve.

But will anyone believe you?

Our 3892 write that down, Bill.

We interrupt this program to bring you a special bulletin.

All citizens of Nevada requested to be on the lookout the Steve Reynolds

a fugitive killer wanted by the police of California.

Reynolds is approximately 6 feet in height

weighs about 185 pounds he has dark hair and brown eyes.

Hey bud. What's the matter?

Scared the pants off me.

You see man come in here in the last 10'

about your size wearing a brown suit and a hat?

Yeah. Went in the elevator. - Thanks, pal.

Another five on the right

What a metter?

Just look up to someone.

Take it easy.

Dearest Eilleen, I made a terrible mistake

in running away from a crime I did not commit.

So I've decided to gone myself up location happens.

I want you to know that I am innosent.

Love, Steve

Nice.

Say hello to Jerry Mason. - Hello Stack. - Hi.

Two bears.

Hej accent. - Corner, please.

All right I'll take care of you.

There we are.

What's it gonna be mr.?

What are you gonna have?

What are you gonna have?

They have talked a little hard here.

I said, what are you gonna have?

Dugan's special. - Dugan's special.

It's easy door, Stack.

When you get the cars all you have

to do is drag him over to Bayview.

Isn't that a place where the cop was knocked off?

Yeah, but don't let that worry. You that's been taken care of.

Don't sound good to me,

but hot cars are poisoned right now.

There's notice to this we've been operating for six months.

You deliver the cars to Jerry's garage and collect.

Here we are

So, pepper.

Holler if you want a refill mister.

And so a fugitive slinks back under the cover of darkness.

Clinging to the slim hope,

that an old glove and a man with a missing thumb

will help him prove his innocence.

Tommy.

It's Steve

Gee, I'm glad to see ya

Put on the shades, huh? - Oh, sure.

I knew you'd come back.

I had to see you, your mom. How is she?

She's swell only...

Only what? - Well...

Tell me. I didn't kill Don. - I knew you didn't.

But geez Steve you know how women are.

They just don't understand things.

Ask her come here, will you?

Did you really think I should? - It's Ok, it's Ok.

You stay here and help Mabel.

This goes to the man on the end.

I'll be back in a few minutes. - Ok.

Hello, honey.

Steve, why did you come back here?

I wanted to see you .

I even hoped that maybe you want to see me too.

I had the foolish notion that

you wouldn't believe that I could kill anyone.

Why did you run away?

Panic maybe.

Maybe I couldn't forget how

completely that judge believed my story the last time.

Steve everybody's saying you were driving that truck. - I know.

Do you believe it?

I didn't hear from you. I didn't know what to believe.

Why do you think I came back here?

For the pleasure getting myself harm?

Do you want to tell me about it? - Of course I do.

Listen, honey.

I'm not Gary. I didn't kill him.

Watch the riddled will you Tommy,

when I get some more burgers. - Sure.

It all happened so fast that I didn't get a good look at him.

But didn't you try to stop him?

Of course I did, that's how I got the glove.

It's a pretty thin story all right.

I don't blame you for thinking nobody believed you.

Well, that's what I'm up against.

Will you help me? - Of course I will. But how?

I want you to keep your eyes open

for a man with a missing thumb. - What?

Yes, a man with his right thumb missing. Look at that.

Hey, Mabel.

Hurry up, Mabel. Customers take

Care of it Eileen. My life insurance.

I wish you could stay here.

Someone to be sure to see you.

No I wouldn't think of it.

It's awfully kind, but...

Where can you go?

Oh, Charlie's.

Charlie be glad to put me up.

Darling, be careful. - I will.

Is mr. Mason in? - Yes. - Just tell him Charlie.

Yeah.. - Here is Charlie to see you.

Let him in. - Thanks

Oh, Charlie glad to see you.

What's on your mind?

Well Steve's business has folded up, so I I'm looking for a job.

Sorry Charlie I've got all the mechanics I need.

Mr. Mason I wish you could use me

It's tough finding work and I I'd do anything.

I could use a night attendant.

That'd be swell. - All right.

And if any small repair jobs come in you can take care of him get paid extra it.

Suits me fine.

Ok, start tonight at 30 bucks a week. - Thanks.

Hard anything from Steve? - No, I guess he's gone for good.

Where shall I put this heap? I want to store it.

Just leave it here I'll park it for you.

You can make your arrangements in the office. - Ok, bud.

Come in Stack.

Yeah, all right, all right. Be sure and call me back.

Now. You bring something for me?

Yeah, convertible. - Good. Have any trouble?

Not a bit.

I told you one

There you are.

There's three on the way.

Park this crate for me, will you? - Sure.

Say, yeah can you spare a cigarette? - I'll be glad to.

My hands are pretty dirty you better take one out for me.

All right.

Yeah. - Thanks.

Do you mind giving me a light?

Not at all.

What were you smoke good for you two?

Anything else I can do? - Yeah.

You can go in the office and get your parking check.

That's a good idea.

Steve. Steve you... hej you're right about Jared.

They brought in for stolen cars tonight to have him doctored up.

And what do you think?

One of the drivers has no thumb on his right hand.

What a break. Is he still there? - Yeah,

and he will be for about another hour.

Then he and a couple other guys are gonna try

some remodel jobs across the border.

Swell. I'll for the cops.

Don't you think it'd be smarter to to grab the guy first?

Well, maybe you're right.

And besides if we're gonna nail Amy we ought to have the glove for evidence.

Ok. I'll get it. Meet you in the alley back of the garage.

Ok. I'll be waiting for you.

Tommy told me you phoned.

I've been on pins and needles ever since.

I couldn't explain to him.

But Charlie's found a man, I can have the glove.

Who is he? - Which one of Jerry's game.

Dawn the garage now.

Oh, I hope you're right. - I've gotta hurry, dear.

It's a place. Quick Steve captain one feelings me detectives just came in.

Steve not that right

She there. - Thanks.

Well, captain let's in - Feel sorry to intrude

this way mrs. Blair but we got a tip that

Steve Reynolds is back in town.

We figured he might come here.

You don't think you'd be that foolish to do it?

There's a lot of foolish things mrs. Blair.

You mind if we look around? - Not at all.

You wouldn't be satisfied if you didn't

Nobody out there, captain.

See where that door leads to

That's mom's my bedroom. We don't like anybody going in there.

We'll just take a quick look, sonny.

Nobody on there.

Good night mrs. Blair. Thanks for your cooperation.

Good night. Good night.

Whoa, boy.

Now give me the lowdown.

Someone must have tipped on when he beat it through a bedroom window.

One of the screens was unhooked. - I thought so.

Well he won't be back here tonight

but we've got to watch this place from now on.

Charlie.

Charlie.

Charlie.

Charlie. - Yeah. - How'd I get in there?

I don't know. I guess is the same guy that let me have it.

We're? - In Jerry's office. I was in there looking for you.

I remember now

I was waiting in the alley for you when I get crowned.

The fore-finger guy must have got wise to you.

Maybe. But it could be to that Jerry caught me snooping around.

I wasn't Jerry. Guarantee you.

Jerry's dead. Safe to rob.

Jerry's dead? - Yeah. Looks like we missed the boat.

I'd love one do us any good now. - Well I didn't get it anyway.

Some cops almost nabbed me.

They're probably been better off the head.

Forget it. Yeah, go on home. I'll call the cops.

They're sure to grab the guy

before he can drive across the border.

Oh, it's not use. Is too smart.

My best, best to give himself up. - Don't be a chump.

If you do you're really finished - Well, I can't go on like this.

Clear out here Steve that pin this murder on to you.

What do you think I've been talking about?

Come on, get outta here, will you?

Tommy. Tommy

Raise the window. - Ok.

I'll get mam.

Mabel, would you tell mom I'm here? - Sure, Tommy.

Tommy watching you mrs. Blair. - Probably is hungri again.

What do you want this time? Another ice cream cone? - Hej, no.

Steve's here.

You're taking an awful chance coming back here.

Have you been to the garage? - I got that you're late.

The guide gon. Kill Jerry and rob the safe.

Where was Charley? - He got him too.

Looks like there was room in a car he stuck his neck out for me.

I'm in awful jam, Eileen.

I'd be better off if I give myself up

before they blame this one on me too.

Do you really mean that?

Still give me the glove I'll need it when I tell my story at the police.

Are you sure that's why you want it?

Of course, what else?

I told you Steve didn't know about it, mom..

Know about what?

I'll show you.

They're the real thing.

Am I stupid?

I've been looking for a man with a missing thumb.

I guess you're just not as curious as I am.

Well, these things are worth a fortune.

I wonder... - What? - I wonder if they anything

to do with the police coming up here?

That's impossible. Nobody knew about them but Tommy and me.

Tell me, what's got it?

Mabel's been spying on us.

I caught her listening at the door yesterday.

Now she's calling somebody on the phone.

Do you think she's working with the police?

Well, maybe. But my guess is that she's in

with a guy that killed Jerry and damn.

How long's she been working for you?

Oh, I hired her about a week after you left the town.

Well at that time the cops weren't looking for me around here.

She must be in with a guy that's after that glove.

She got a job here so she could tip him off if I showed up.

My brother just called mrs. Blair. He isn't feeling very well.

I wonder if I could get off now.

Of course, Mabel. I'll be out in a minute or two. - Thanks a lot.

She's lying, mom.

Nobody called her I saw her dial a number.

Well, that proves it.

May I borrow your car? - What are you going to do?

I want to follow her. I've got a hunch

she's gonna meet her boyfriend and give him the lowdown.

What if they see you? Why don't let the police handle it?

Well there's no time. They might get away.

Get my keys, Tommy. They're on the dresser.

Here, I want you to put these diamonds away.

Put them in the glove exactly as you found them.

I want to show them to the police.

Mabel knows about them it. Won't be safe to keep them here.

I guess I better take them with me.

Here, yeah I'll put them in here.

Gee that's pretty smart

You keep the glove until I need it.

Good luck, Steve. - Thanks, pal.

Don't worry mom.

Steve knows how to take care of himself.

Go to bed Tommy. It's way past your time.

I'm sorry to keep you waiting Mabel.

Oh,, that's quite all right mrs. Blair.

Good night. - Good night.

How'd you make out the garage?

How much did you get? Oh, that's great.

Now we don't have to worry about the diamonds.

Are you crazy, sweet? Let's get out of town while the getting's good.

How can you be...

oh well you better make it half an hour that'll give me time where you been.

Charlie I got a surprise for you.

We've been on the wrong track.

I know who killed Jerry and Don.

You do? - Mabel's boyfriend.

Mabel? - The gal that works for Eileen.

You sure of that? - I'm positive.

He'll be over to her place in about a half an hour.

Now we got to work faster they get ready to leave town.

How we do it? Remember, this guy's a killer.

That's why I need your help.

The weed outsider based in the hall they come out with a jumper.

Ok. I'll take my gun just in case.

Who is it? - Telegram.

I just keep quiet you won't get hurt.

What's the big idea?

All right sucker, put up your hands.

I said put him up

But Charlie I... I don't understand.

You're kidding. - Don't be down.

You mean, you were the one who... - Yeah.

I knocked off the motor cut. - But why?

What is Don done to you?

You know I pulled a job back east and broke out of the pen?

I was paying him to lay off but he got too greedy so I...

I had to get rid of him. For good.

Way youI frame me? - You gave me the idea yourself.

You insisted on driving the truck that night.

All right, hand it over.

What to hand it over? - As if you didn't know.

Give me that Club. - I haven't got it.

So, it's still at Eileen's.

Seems to me as though you're making an awful fuss over an old glove.

I don't try to make me believe you don't know what's in.

No, I don't. - Sit down, Steve.

You stay here with him.

Tries to get away, let him have it.

Where are you going? - Over to Eileen's.

Don't take that chance sweet. Jerry's Dole keep us

for a while forget the diamonds.

Diamonds? - I'm sure if you didn't really know.

Wait a minute Mabel.

There's a way to get them back without me sticking out my neck.

Wright what'd I tell you.

Honey... that's what you call her, isn't it?

Honey, Charlie and I... walked into a trap... there

they're holding me... while he brings you...

this message.

If you want to see me alive...

do... do exactly as I say.

Give Charlie the glove...

and don't call the police.

Asign your name.

P.S. Handle it with care

I just found out there are dimonds hidden in iit.

Who told you to write anything about the diamonds?

Nobody. But if you ask her to trade no glove for my life

she'll think you're crazy.

He's right, Charlie. - Yeah. Yeah I guess he is.

You better find something to tie them up with.

Now, I'll borrow Eileen's car it'll make everything look Jake.

You've got a customer Eileen.

I'll be right out.

Good morning. - Cup of coffee.

Nice boys. Go back again.

What's wrong, Charlie?

Steve sent me. He's in trouble.

There's some cops hanging around?

We're just a while ago.

What's happened to him? - I think this will explain it better than I can.

Steve and I didn't have sense enough to take that Global part.

Yeah. We all thought the guy actually had a thumb missing.

Oh Charlie. What are you doing here?

Steve's in more trouble, dear.

Charlie just brought me a note from him.

Let me see it, mom.

But mom, he says here that...

Well...

Go ahead, what were you gonna say?

Steve says not to call the police.

But, how do we know they'll let him go after we give him the diamonds?

Yes, how do we know that?

They don't care a hoot about Steve they only want the diamonds.

I hope you're right.

Well, we better do just as Steve says.

But, I'm going with you.

Well, Ok, but hurry. Yeah but those guys think I call a cop Steve's a dead pigeon.

You're a smart kid, Tommy. - I guess I take after my mom.

How are we gonna get there?

I got your car. Steve told me to use it.

Allright, Tommy.

Take care of everything while I'm away. - Don't worry, mom.

I'll take care of everything. - You got the glove?

Right here. - So long, Tommy. See you later.

Wow

Charlie? - Yeah, it's me.

Why'd you bring her? - For she just wanted

to make sure this stuff got into the right hands.

It's all right, Steve. He didn't fool me for a minute.

Smart girl. Now let's have that glove.

So, you didn't know a thing about the diamonds?

What did you do with him?

What did you do with him?

He doesn't know where they are.

I've hidden them and you will never find them.

I think I will.

Stop it. I'll tell you where they are.

They remind the back of pouch in the table.

gee am I glad to see those little beauties again.

Are they all there? - Yeah.

This isn't a bad way to carry.

Thanks for the tobacco patch.

Let's beat it, sweet. I'm getting nervous.

Ok, take her and lock her in the bedroom closet.

You heard what the man said. Now let's be nice.

Gag if so she'll be quiet.

You've been a nice pigeon, Steve.

Sorry I have to do this.

Are you ready, Mabel? - Be right with you.

That one looks like it. I'll check the number.

Just a minute.

Charlie!

Where's Reynolds and mrs. Blair?

Upstairs. - Take care of here.

Come on. You can get up.

You can go.

This is your lucky day, Reynolds.

Labels turn state's heavens

her story clears you of the murder of Don Parker.

But, she tell you about Jerry Mason? - Yeah, she told us he killed him, too.

We rounding up the rest of the Mason gang now.

Which Holly couldn't resist the money in that safe?

I cylinder send the connection between him and Don Parker.

Parker have been a policeman back east

it was through him that Charlie was arrested

and sent up for the Worthing diamond robbery.

But the gems were never recovered.

I remember reading about that case. It was about four years ago.

That's right. After Parker joined the force out here,

he accidentally ran into Charlie.

He figured that he still had the diamond stashed away.

When he started blackmailing him. - Exactly.

Cost him his life.

It's unfortunate but

of the thousands of men who enforced the law,

occasionally one turns crooked.

Captain I sure order thank you. - Don't thank me, thank that boy.

He gave us the license number of his mother's car.

Lucky to you we spotted it so quickly.

I told you I'd take care of everything, mom.

I knew I could depend on you tell me.

You know Reynolds, there's a big reward for

the recovery of those diamonds. - There is? Yes,

you're gonna get it.

And you're entitled what after what you've been through.

Steve that's wonderful. It'll put you back in the trucking business.

Put you out of the lunchroom business.

Yes Steve, you were lucky.

Stopping for just 60" to give a stranger a lift,

did change the whole pattern of your life.

It might have ended in disgrace or even death,

but fate was kind to you.

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