711 Ocean Drive Page #5

How would you like a little trip

to the coast, baby?

I'd love it.

I've always wanted to live

in Beverly Hills.

Hello, Tim. What's the matter?

You still look down in the dumps.

And for good reason. Things ain't so

good with some of us boys

since you upped the prices.

Come on, Tim, you're doing fine.

You can afford it.

They tell me you're Mal Granger.

I'm Larry Mason.

Could I have a word with you?

What are you doing way out here?

Came to see a ball game.

-Hope you enjoy it.

I also had another reason for coming.

I thought you and I could have a talk.

That's a long way to come

without being sure.

You should have written me first.

The mail belongs to the government.

I don't trust much of my business

with the government.

How about watching the game with me?

Sorry, I got some people inside

waiting for me.

How about after the game?

-I got a date.

What have you got against

talking things over?

Nothing except I already know

what you're going to talk about.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

-That's all right.

Well, are we going?

Gail, this is Mal Granger. My wife.

Hello.

-Well, hello.

Sure you won't change your mind

about joining us?

She's very pretty but I already told you

I got people inside waiting.

What about cocktails tomorrow

at my place?

I'm not to far from poverty

to accept a free drink.

All right, 7 O'Clock. I'll give you

the address.

Don't bother. I knew when you

got in town and where you're living.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Oh uh...

Nice meeting you, Mrs. Mason.

-Thank you.

Nice layout you got here, Larry.

You must be figuring on staying.

Been thinking of going

into business out here.

Win anything on the game last night?

I don't gamble anymore.

Why should you when you've already got

a sure thing?

While I'm here, I'd like to look over

that setup of yours.

I hear that for an independent operation

it's right up to the minute.

For a guy that's only been in town for

a couple of days, you've heard a lot.

Thanks, I don't show it anymore.

It's top secret.

No reason why it should be, is there?

After all, I'm in the same business.

We might compare methods.

As a matter of fact, I might even have

a proposition for you.

Thanks, I'm not in the market

for any propositions right now.

I like things the way they are.

A man never lost any money

just listening.

Could make him a wad of dough and save

him a lot of trouble at the same time.

If you don't come in with us, you might

run into some other outfit

that wouldn't be so cooperative.

Really?

I thought your syndicate was the only

one big enough to operate on that scale.

But you're wasting your time.

If you wanted to talk business,

you should have sent Carl Stevens.

I only deal with the top man.

I'm not exactly an office boy myself.

But if that's the way you feel.

Must you two talk business all evening?

Tell me about Palm Springs.

Larry and I are going down there

this weekend.

There isn't much doing there

now that the season's over.

But if you want a lot of rest

and some sun.

Not too much rest.

I like to keep moving, don't I, Larry?

It's all we've been doing

since we were married.

Don't have a chance to think

too much then.

Maybe that's why she keeps me broke

buying clothes. Just something to do.

Carl's down at Palm Springs right now.

Why don't you come down with us

this weekend and meet him?

Perhaps Mr. Granger wouldn't like it.

With the season over, he might not find

anything interesting to do.

I don't know. I think I might find it

very interesting.

Things have got a little dull

around here anyhow.

Maybe I'll take you up on that.

Sure you won't have something, Gail?

Nothing right now, thanks.

More medicine.

I don't know how you two

can just eat like that.

I've taken the very best care of myself.

And that's my reward.

I haven't had a decent night's sleep

since I got here.

Maybe you're taking on

too much business, Carl.

You ought to take it easy, relax.

We're always geared

to take on more business.

Oh now, Larry.

Mal has every reason to wonder

at our sudden interest in him.

Haven't you, Mal?

-Hm?

It is attractive here, isn't it?

Yeah.

You should think about going in with us.

We don't want to move in on you.

We want to cut you in as a full partner.

I'm not interested in

getting any bigger, thanks.

I like things the way they are.

But you might run into trouble

at any minute.

We're prepared to handle that for you.

Like the law or some undesirable element

wanting to cut in.

We can handle that.

Give you and the service

full protection.

I haven't had any trouble so far.

But if it comes,

I think I can handle it.

It's more than giving you

just protection.

It's cutting you in on profits

you never dreamed of.

Suppose something went sour

here on the coast.

You'd be getting a share

from our other outlets.

You might well call it an annuity.

What is your offer anyway?

A very handsome one.

You would still retain

a half interest in Tri-State.

And also receive a fair share of our

profits throughout the country.

If you have an attorney

you'd care to consult...

Thanks, I'm my own attorney.

I'll think about it.

I'm gonna get cleaned up.

I'll see you.

I wouldn't be too hasty.

Things are working out

exactly as I planned.

That's plenty, Mac.

Yes, sir.

Here you are. Keep the change.

-Thank you, sir.

A girl could get awfully drunk

looking in every bar around town for you

Anything wrong with that?

Is it all right if I sit down?

Why not?

Have a drink?

I'll have a double.

Double what?

Double yours.

Hey, Mac.

-Yes, sir?

Do it twice.

-OK.

You must like this stuff.

No, not especially.

I like what I see

in the bottom of the glass.

Getting away from it all, huh?

Just from myself.

Let's dance.

Sure.

The boys seem pretty certain of me.

They decided long ago.

What about you?

You could have saved yourself

a lot of trouble.

I've already decided to go in with them.

How could that save me trouble?

This is all part

of the buildup, isn't it?

Beautiful girl, soft music, hard drinks.

Oh, sure.

I'm the prize you win if you throw

the ring over the right peg.

Yeah?

I don't know if I can afford to buy

a chance. Or are you giving them away?

Gail, wait a minute.

I was out of line.

Gail, please.

I had you figured all wrong.

I'm sorry.

We all make mistakes.

Anyway, I did tell you that I'd gone out

looking for you.

And there is a guy named Larry.

Let's call that my mistake.

My big one.

You know,

You don't look as though you...

Well as though you...

Belong to a big shot int the syndicate?

Yeah.

What do I look like?

Like someone who went to

one of those smart girl's schools.

You know, belong to the

country club set.

I did.

Until I met Larry.

Innocent young girl taken in

by smooth talking stranger?

No, I knew all about him.

But you see, I'd never know anyone

like him before.

Probably would have gotten over it if

my family hadn't raised such a fuss.

Is this really important to you?

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