Bright Eyes Page #7

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You see, honey?

Man's just learning what

the birds knew all the time.

What?

You never saw birds fly

in bad weather, did you?

They have

too much sense for that.

Listen. Am I working for you,

or you working for me?

I'm workin' for you.

Well, then you listen to me.

This has gotta be

in New York tomorrow.

It means a lot of money to me.

You're gonna fly it there.

Not me.

What do you mean, not you?

I mean the weather's too bad.

There won't be one ship

take off from here today.

- It's too dangerous.

- You don't understand.

This has got to be

in New York tomorrow.

That's all I know.

Well, I'm sorry, it can't be done.

I've got a wife and two children...

and they mean more

to me than this job.

You mean I gotta

get someone else?

You sure do.

All right. You're through.

I'd give $1,000 for this flight.

There must be someone around

that wants that kind of money.

You won't get anyone

to fly today.

Well, that's my worry.

I'll find somebody.

Oh, my! Come on!

Come on, Rags.

Who's Loop Merritt?

I am.

You fly to New York for me?

Not today.

They told me you were a

flyer with plenty of nerve.

Nerve is one thing,

and being crazy is another.

Anybody who takes a ship

up today is crazy.

There's $1,000 in it for you.

I could use 1,000, all right.

Mister, you got a bet.

This has to be delivered in

New York tomorrow morning.

Leave the check in the office

with Major Moseley.

I'll do that right now...

and I'll meet you

in my hangar in 10 minutes.

You're not really gonna

fly today, are you, Loop?

I sure am.

Don't be crazy.

You'll kill yourself!.

Didn't you ever

need money so badly...

you were willing

to risk your life for it?

Sure, but on a day like-

I know, but I need $1,000,

and I need it for a good reason.

No one should fly

in this weather.

I fly better

in weather like this.

Eddie, come here.

Take Shirley home, will you?

Sure, Loop.

So long, baby.

Be a nice fella

and wait till I get back.

I'll wait right here for you.

Oh, no. You have to go home.

No. I'm never going back there.

Aw, Shirley. I'm making

this flight to get money...

so that I can take you

and keep you with me always.

But for now, you'll have to

go back to the Smythes'.

Won't you do that for me?

All right, Loop...

but hurry back.

You wait in here

out of the wind, honey.

I'll be right back.

So long, Loop. Lots of luck.

Why don't you call it off, Loop?

Nothin' doin'.

Hey,just a minute!

Where's Shirley?

Don't tell me you're worried.

Never mind the funny stuff.

If you've got that kid...

you're in a tough spot.

Well, wise guy, I haven't got her.

I sent her home.

She'll be at your house

before you get there.

You sent her home?

Yes, I sent her home!

You know I could have you

arrested for kidnapping.

We'll take that up

at the next meeting.

So long, fellas.

- Well, where is she?

- Isn't she here?

- She is not.

- She ought to be.

Sure, she should be,

but she isn't.

Are you a detective?

Yes, sir.

Well, I'm not, but if I was one...

I'd figure out where she is.

Now, Mr. Smythe-

Smith's my name!

You know what I think?

I didn't know you could think!

I think that aviator

took her with him.

He was going on a flight

when we got there.

Say, that's right!

You say he was goin' away?

- Yes.

- Sure, he's got her!

He's taken her with him!

Call the police!

Call my lawyers!

Now, take it easy, Uncle Ned.

Ah, get out.

Hurry, man! Hurry!

Have them in a moment,

Mr. Smith.

Hello. This is Hall speaking.

I want to report a kidnapping.

I'll spend $10,000-

Anything to get her

back safe and sound.

Burbank, Burbank. Zero zero.

Dense fog. Zero.

Temperature 50.

Dew point 50.

Barometer 29.80.

Winds west 3.

All airports have been asked

to notify police...

if plane NC13843 lands.

The pilot,James Merritt...

is suspected ofkidnapping

Shirley Blake...

5 years old.

Ha! Ha ha!

Ha ha ha ha!

Shirley! Come here.

How did you get in here?

I got in where the baggage goes.

Don't be mad, Loop.

This is the first time in my life...

I ever felt like spanking you.

Didn't you tell me

to send you this ring...

if I wanted you

to come get me?

That's right.

Well, I was going to send it...

but I couldn't get it off,

so I brought it myself. See?

You certainly picked

a fine time to do it.

Now, what's the idea?

I want to be with you, Loop.

All airport offiicials

have been asked...

to report the arrival

of plane NC13843.

You know, we're really in trouble.

Loop, you're not awful

mad at me, are you?

Yes, I'm very mad at you.

Well, I guess I won't be very long.

That's right. But be sure...

and keep me posted

if anything happens.

Well?

There isn't any news.

I blame you two for this.

If you hadn't been so selfish...

if you'd just been

a little kinder...

that child would

never have left here.

You people have everything

to make life worthwhile-

youth and health and money.

And yet you were too mean

and too narrow to share it...

with a little child

who had nothing...

but who had more

than you'll ever have.

Well, if anything

happens to her...

I'm through with you

for good and all.

Is it always bumpy like this?

It isn't bumpy till you

hit your head on the top.

Say, reach in my pocket

and get a stick of gum.

Isn't this great?

Uh-huh.

Give me half.

Say, what was that

"Lollipop" song?

Go ahead and sing it.

? On the good ship Lollipop?

? It's a sweet trip...?

?... Bonbons play?

? On the sunny beach of Peppermint Bay?

NC13843 calling.

NC13843 abandoning ship.

Broken gas line.

Approximate position-

Can you hear me?

It's dead.

What's the matter, Loop?

Do you love me?

Of course, Loop.

How much?

Oh, you can hug me

tighter than that...

'cause we're bailin' out.

Hold tight.

Are you all right, honey?

Sure!

Let's do it again.

And in conclusion, your honor...

my client feels that he

is the best qualified...

and most fit person to have

the custody of this child.

He therefore prays...

that you grant him

the right of adoption.

ZJames Merritt.

Yes, your honor?

Aren't you represented by counsel?

No, sir.

Well, you've heard all

about the advantages...

Mr. Smith can give Shirley.

What have you to offer?

Not very much.

I haven't a lot of money,

and I haven't a fine home.

But I love Shirley,

and I know she loves me.

I'd do anything

in the world for her.

Judge:
Come on up here

by me, Shirley.

Up she goes. Yeah.

Well, looks as though you...

are a very popular young woman.

Now, it's my duty to decide

who is going to adopt you...

but I think you should have

something to say about it...

don't you?

Yes, I do.

Now, uh... which of these people

would you like to live with?

I'd like to live with him.

And I'd like to live with him, too.

And her, too.

Well, it seems to me that this case...

can be settled

without attorneys.

Will all the lawyers

in the courtroom please leave?

Now, suppose we adjourn

to my chambers.

Come on, dear.

Oh, not you, Mr. Merritt...

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