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They find the right family.

They're very careful,

all the arrangements are made beforehand.

And the records are kept secret,

you know.

And you'll never see the baby.

I suppose in time I'll be sensible

but I've gotta have time to think.

Vern, thank you for caring.

Most men would have said

"So long, girl. Tough luck."

Not this one.

You know, I think you really

do love me a little.

It makes it harder to decide,

but easier to bear.

- Something wrong?

- The air vent was stuck.

The captain fixed it.

Full throttle!

All the way!

You chickened out on me.

I told you I wanted

all the power you got.

Full throttle and this plane

would be standing on its nose.

You may fly these things

but I take them apart

and put them together again.

If you had any guts,

we'd be on the runway by now.

You felt it vibrating?

Another ten seconds

and we'd have had structural damage.

Who do you think you're talking to

some kid that fixes bicycles?

I know every inch of the 707.

Take the wings off this

and you could use it as a tank.

This plane is built

to withstand anything

except a bad pilot.

All right, hold it! Hold it!

This kind of talk will get us nowhere.

You might tell your mechanic

I've got three million miles

in the air.

And two and a half feet in the ground.

Let's stop wasting time.

What do we do now?

Now we gotta dig a lot deeper

put lumber under the wheels.

But the next time we try,

since he's afraid, I'll drive it out.

I'm not turning this ship over

to anybody

without authorization

from our chief pilot.

I phoned Kettering,

but there's no answer.

I guess we just sit here

till you get him.

No, we don't, we haven't got time.

You're not in the air,

you're on the ground.

My ground. And you're blocking

my primary runway.

I'm not using full power.

It's too risky.

Then I'll make the decision.

I'll take the responsibility

for the aircraft.

Mr. Patroni is licensed to taxi.

He'll take over.

If he tears this ship apart, I hope

you've got $8 million to pay for it.

Joe, my neck's out about 14 feet.

You sure it'll work?

Let's put it this way.

You promised me a box of cigars

if I pulled this off, right?

What are you standing here for?

Go get them.

The bus from downtown terminal

is just coming in.

Your attention, please.

Trans Global Airlines, the Golden Argosy,

Flight Two, non-stop to Rome

is now ready for boarding.

All passengers holding

confirmed reservations

please proceed to Gate 33

on Concourse D.

Rome...

The Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel.

The Catacombs.

My dear late husband and I

always planned to visit there.

"See Rome and die" he always said.

But he died just when we were packing.

- Oh gee... That's too bad.

- Yes.

So near and yet so far.

What's wrong?

Oh dear... Oh dear...

- What is it?

- I'm sorry.

I'm afraid I'm having

one of my spells.

I'll get help. I'll call for a doctor.

I'll be all right.

I've had these for years. It'll pass.

Oh dear. If I could just lie down

for a little while.

I saw a cot in the ladies'

room a little while ago.

I'll help you. Come on. Take it easy.

Sure you're gonna be all right?

Sit down along the way if you're not.

...flight 45 from Pittsburgh

are notified that the flight

has been canceled

due to weather conditions.

You'll be all right.

We'll be there in a second.

I'm much better. Much better.

Are you sure you don't want me

to call the doctor?

No. I've been enough trouble already.

But don't go away.

You will stay right here

like you did before, won't you?

Certainly.

I'll stay right here.

Perhaps you're right.

You'd better get a doctor.

Of course. Right away.

But don't worry. I'll be all right.

There's an attendant in there,

and she'll take care of you.

I won't be a minute.

Thank you.

That is E-R-O.

And what amount policy

were you considering, mr. Guerrero?

$150,000.

That'll be $5. Yes. I know.

But for $2,50 more,

you could take out $225.000.

- It isn't much for all that protection.

- No.

I don't know if I have that much left.

American money.

I exchanged all my dollars to lira.

We accept foreign currency.

Well, I've got that all in big bills.

Or we'll take

a personal check if you like.

No. When I go to Europe,

I always leave my checkbook at home.

You know, it's too much

of a temptation.

Wait a minute. I may have enough.

I didn't mean to push you

but we're having a sales contest

and I've got a chance for the prize.

Every little bit helps.

Could you hurry that up, please?

They've already called my flight.

It's just the first call.

You still have time.

Delta Airlines, Flight 299...

But I distinctly asked

for the fourth row.

I'm terribly sorry,

but this is the best we can do.

Give it to me.

Did you say this is some kind

of exchange program?

Yes. You see, the Italian girl

will be living with my folks

and I'll be living with them.

That should be quite an experience.

I'm sorry. Could you hurry, please?

There's the terminal, lady.

Over there.

Just be a couple more minutes now.

Now, how about letting me

buy you a cup of coffee?

Good. mr. Bakersfeld's

in there having dinner.

We can join him.

- Let me check the counter first.

- Right.

Here you are, sir. Seat 23-A.

- Have a good flight.

- Thank you.

Just two no-shows in first class?

They're on their way.

They've been waiting

in the Commander's Club.

No. I'm just a visitor.

I work downstairs.

Sorry.

Ready?

Say, did you see that man

with the attach case just now?

No.

If he was coming in from abroad

instead of going out

I'd want to inspect it.

You think he's smuggling?

It was the way he held the case,

the look in his eye.

He tried to hand me his ticket.

Thank you. Sorry about the delay.

- It's all right.

- Excuse me, young man.

My son dropped his wallet.

All his money's in it.

He went on board.

Blonde hair, no hat, camel hair coat.

I wonder...

I'm not allowed to accept

a wallet with money.

See the stewardess about it, please.

But you see if someone is smuggling

they usually start to get

nervous when they land

not before they take off.

This guy was really shaken.

If it is contraband

and he's a trembler

Italian customs will nail him.

Besides, there's not much

we can do about it at this end.

I don't know.

I think somebody ought to.

Maybe you ought to tell your boss.

Just in case he might want

to notify the captain.

I guess you're right.

I'll be right back.

International Flight 49 for Dallas

now boarding at Gate 19,

the Red Concourse.

All passengers holding

confirmed reservations

please proceed to Gate 19,

the Red Concourse.

23-B?

Yes.

What are you doing here?

She got away.

She - what?

Well, what she did was...

I don't care how she got away.

Get on that phone and call

every airline and every gate.

I'll see if Security can round her up.

Forward jet way's still in place.

It's your decision, captain.

Make some noise.

Miss Meighen?

Yes, captain?

What's the delay?

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