Alias Jesse James Page #2

That's 1,000, 5,000, 10,000...

Well, let's say 100,000.

Yeah, let's say that..

Well, how would you like

to make the payments?

Would that be quarterly,

or semi-annually?

I'll pay it all now.

You'll pay it all...

No, no, you don't understand.

See, that's about $33,000.

100,000. That's

the premium and I...

Yeah, well, just keep the change.

Yeah.

You just wait here

and I'll run across the

street to the doctor's

and arrange for your physical.

Don't you take any drinks or anything.

You look fine just as you are.

Good morning, Mr. Quesely.

You remember me?

With deep horror.

I hope you haven't had the

lock in the washroom changed,

because I'm gonna be around

here for quite a while.

You have 30 seconds to leave

before your beneficiaries cash in.

Mr. Quesely.

I sold a policy.

Ten seconds.

And get that trash off my desk.

Mr. Quesely, do you know

what's in that bag?

It better be something you can

defend yourself with, Farnsworth.

There's $33,000 in that bag.

Farnsworth, do you feel all right?

It represents the premium paid in full

on an insurance policy of $100,000.

I suggest that this be counted

and turned over to the auditor at once.

Here's the policy, if you'd

like to look it over, sir.

Why certainly, sir.

I mean, Milford.

Yeah, let's see now.

"Mr. TJ James, beneficiary

Miss Cora Lee Collins,"

"in the amount of"

"$100,000."

Well, who is this

Mr. TJ James, my boy?

He's quite an operator.

But what are his sources of income?

Well, naturally I didn't

pry into any details.

Naturally.

But I gathered from him

that he's well known in

railroad and banking circles.

Well, this is too big to fool with.

Better set up an appointment

for his physical.

I'm afraid it's too late for that.

Mr. James left last night

on the train.

But I had Doc Bishop

rush him through right away.

Here's the medical.

I promised you'd send him a box of cigars.

Send them?

I'll take them over myself.

Here's the morning paper,

Mr. Quesely.

Miss Raskin, how many times have I told you

not to interrupt me in conference?

And never, never

when I'm with our

star salesman, Mr. Farnsworth.

Just a minute, Miss Raskin.

How much have you been

drawing a week, Milford?

$7.50.

Raise that to $10.

And do you have the $25 bonus

that I told you to draw for

Milford this morning? Good.

See that he gets it right away.

Now, Farnsy, my boy,

I am going to carry the ball

from here on in.

You take the rest of the day off.

But it's a working day.

It's a day to celebrate.

Go on to the beach. Take a

ride on the new elevated.

You've earned it. Go on.

Get out of here. Scat.

Farnsworth! Farnsworth!

Another bonus?

Farnsworth.

Funny, I have a feeling

I've seen that face before.

Farnsworth, is that or is that not

the man to whom you sold a

$100,000 life insurance policy?

I told you,

I thought his face was familiar.

Anything happens to that man,

this company is ruined.

Funny thing, not once

during the whole evening

did he mention that he

was a notorious killer.

Will you shut up?

Farnsworth, you're gonna take

the next train west.

What?

You're going to return this money to James

and make him give up that policy.

Me, make him?

And if James refuses to return that policy,

you are to remain by his side forever,

to protect our interest.

You are to ride with him,

eat with him, sleep with him.

At the slightest sign of danger,

you are to lay down your life

to protect his.

Go.

But, Mr. Quesely,

I'm liable to get killed.

Stop trying to cheer me up.

And I knew the minute I saw you

that you were responsible gentlemen,

men who are keenly aware

of your financial obligations

to your family and estate.

Now, no other policy

can give you the protection

that this one can.

And you don't have to worry about the cost.

Your wampum can be divided

into 12 easy wamps.

Well, that's my story.

Are you sold?

No? But I've explained

everything.

Believe me, you can't go

wrong with Plymouth Rock.

Why won't you buy?

Give me one reason.

Foreigners.

They're foreigners.

All right,

everybody. Reach!

All right, let's get 'em up.

Come on, now. Get out the

money and the valuables.

Come on.

All right, get 'em out.

You heard what he said.

You got anything?

You sure?

You wouldn't fool me?

What is that, a gold tongue?

Now, let's have the rest of it.

That's it.

There's a good boy.

Now, let's have the rest of it.

That's all there is.

What's that?

That's just my girdle.

It's your girdle. I'm wearing

it a little loose this...

Say, that'll just fit me.

But I'm supposed to give

that money to somebody.

You just did.

Did you ever hear of a man

called Jesse James?

Who's he?

Well, he happens to be

a very close friend of mine

that I'm gonna visit.

How do you think he's gonna

feel when he finds out

how you treated me?

Heartbroken.

All right, boys, let's get out of here.

Didn't I hand you $1 when we left New York?

Yes, sir. Right here.

Well, thanks for keeping

an eye on it for me.

Say, where can I find Jesse James?

I wanna talk to him about a robbery.

There's a guy here, wants to

see Jesse about a robbery.

Hey, open up. I want

to send a telegram.

I don't know what I've got, but

I hope there's a cure for it.

Jesse,

a stranger in town wants to

see you about a robbery.

Thanks a lot.

Take care of that, Frank.

Not too rough.

Just get him out of town.

That's New York.

Send it collect.

Man could get a cheap nose job here.

Hey, where can I find Jesse James?

Never heard of him.

I'll find him.

I just got to figure out what

a man like Jesse'd be doing

at this time of day.

It's for my new number.

You like it?

Yeah. Sure do like it,

Cora Lee, honey.

My, you're as pretty as a new bank.

Please, Jesse.

Don't ruin it before I've

had a chance to wear it.

Well, buy another one, if that's

all that's bothering you.

I'm sorry.

I guess all women feel that way

about a new dress.

Maybe so.

I forgot...

I got you something.

Looks mighty expensive.

Yeah, I'd of got it for you sooner,

but the train didn't come

through till this morning.

Thank you.

You got to keep it. We're

gonna get married, aren't we?

I'd like to think about it.

You thought about it long enough.

I'm getting tired of waiting.

Ma's coming in today.

She's gonna make the arrangements.

You always get what you

want, don't you, Jesse?

Always.

Cora Lee Collins.

Cora Lee Collins. I thought

that name sounded familiar.

Jesse's beneficiary.

Howdy.

Hi.

Hi, sir.

Nice day for drinking.

Wasn't it?

What'll you have?

I'd like some information.

We sell liquor here, boy.

I'll take what he's having.

Do you know where I could find

a Miss Cora Lee Collins?

She works here at night.

If you're still here by then,

you'll see her.

You should have a wick in this.

What's the matter,

don't you like the liquor I'm drinking?

Yeah. It's okay.

Why don't you drink it?

That'll be 50 cents.

Here's your change.

Lucky I didn't have a bigger bill.

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