Dangerous Crossing Page #2

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My-My husband's luggage was with mine.

What have you done with it?

I assure you, ma'am, this is

the only luggage delivered to this cabin.

But to our cabin, to B-16.

It was there. I saw it.

I do think you're confused, Mrs. Bowman.

This is your cabin.

B- 16 has not been occupied.

Why are you saying that?

What are you trying to do to me?

I'll call the ship's doctor.

Perhaps he can-

I don't want the ship's doctor.

L- I want my husband.

Please find him for me.

Oh, you won't find him.

I know you won't. I'll find him!

I'll find him myself!

Get Dr. Manning

down here right away.

It's all right.

I'm Dr. Manning.

Where's John?

Where's my husband?

We're doing everything we can.

- Did they tell you?

- I know all about it.

- We're trying to help you.

- It'll help us if-

Well, could you tell us, did anyone

aboard ship see you with your husband?

Well, there was an officer

near the gangplank...

when we first came aboard.

He might remember.

That'd beJim Logan.

Wait.

There was someone else.

There was a stewardess in the cabin

when John and I first came in.

I'll bring them in.

You'll probably be

more comfortable in the chair.

- Let me help you.

- No, I'm all right.

You'll be all right

if only you'll try to relax.

I'm very sorry about all this.

It's enough to upset anybody.

They don't believe me.

They think I'm-

It'll straighten itself out

in no time...

and you'll be enjoying the trip

with all the rest of'em.

Something's happened to him.

I know it.

Mrs. Bowman, this is Mr. Logan,

our second officer.

Jim, do you happen to recall seeing this

young lady come aboard this afternoon?

Distinctly. She arrived only

10 or 15 minutes before we cast off.

Are you sure among

several hundred passengers?

Well, this passenger, if I may say so,

is much more attractive than most.

Besides, her coat

got caught on the rail.

- I unhooked it.

- Then you saw my husband too?

- I don't remember another passenger with you.

- But you saw us!

I'm sorry. Uh, a lot of latecomers

were hurrying aboard.

But I'm certain I'd have noticed

someone with you...

especially a man.

This is Miss Quinn,

our bedroom stewardess for this section.

Anna, do you recall seeing

Mrs. Bowman or Mr. Bowman in B-16?

Why, no, sir.

I wasn't in B-16.

It wasn't booked, you know.

But you were there.

You were arranging flowers.

In B-16?

- I'm sure there's some mistake, madame.

- But you must remember.

My husband, he carried me

over the threshold.

I'm sorry, madame.

I'm sure I would have remembered that.

But-

If you need me, Doctor-

Nobody believes me.

- Do you?

- I'd have to know more of the facts.

You think I'm lying too.

Everybody does.

- I've got to go and see the captain.

- I'd rather you rested a while.

Will you take me to see the captain,

or shall I go by myself?

I'll take you to him,

Mrs. Bowman.

The captain'll see you now,

Mrs. Bowman.

Please sit down,

Mrs. Bowman.

I've filled Captain Peters in

as well as I could.

I know it sounds incredible,

but my husband is aboard this ship.

He-

You've got to help me.

I've already ordered

a search of the ship.

- If your husband's aboard, we'll find him.

- Thank you.

And now, uh, I'll want a little help

from you, Mrs. Bowman.

If you could, uh,

show me your tickets, for instance.

ButJohn,

my husband, has them.

Perhaps if you could show

the captain your passport.

I don't have it.

John took care of everything.

When were you married,

Mrs. Bowman?

Just last night.

Uh, where, may I ask?

Why, actually, I don't know.

It was one of those little towns in Maryland

with wedding signs all along the highway...

and wejust stopped

into one of them and-

Oh, what's the use?

Yes.

Oh, yes, right away.

Is it possible, Mrs. Bowman, your husband

could've left the ship before we sailed?

- Yes, he could have, but-

- We've just reached Ambrose Light.

We're about to drop the pilot.

Now, it'd be a simple matter...

to arrange for you

to return to shore with him.

But he wouldn't.

He wouldn't leave me.

It's your last chance to leave the ship

and return to New York.

I'm not going to leave this ship until

I find out what's happened to my husband.

- It was merely a suggestion. We'll forget it.

- Yes, let's forget it.

Let's drop it!

It's as easy as dropping the pilot!

- Mrs. Bowman, please.

- L- I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to. Oh, Captain,

everything I've told you is the truth.

We want to help you

all we can, Mrs. Bowman.

But you can scarcely blame us for finding

your story unusual, to say the least.

The minute I get a report on the search,

I assure you, you'll be notified.

- I'll show you to your cabin. A little

rest, a sedative- - I don't need any rest.

And I'm perfectly capable

of finding my own cabin.

You think I'm-

I'm afraid you have a patient

in your hands this trip.

- Can we have her story checked?

- Surely you don't believe any of that fantasy?

I don't know.

I want to find out.

If it'll make you any happier,

I'll have the New York office...

radio us anything

they can find out about her.

But in the meantime,

you keep an eye on her.

- Hello?

- Ruth, this is John.

Oh, John! Oh, my darling, where are you?

What happened? I've been frantic!

I can't tell you.

I'm hiding.

I can't let them find me.

John, I can't hear you.

Are you all right?

We're in terrible danger, Ruth.

I'll tell you more when I can.

All I can say now is don't trust anyone.

- Not anyone.

- John, can't I see you?

No, not now. We're being watched, both of us.

I must see you, but not now.

I'll call you tomorrow night

at 10:
00.

No, John! John!

Oh, no! Answer me, darling!

No!

Operator? Oh!

- Operator. - Operator, can you-

can you trace that call for me?

- What call, madame?

- That call. I was just talking to my husband.

I'm sorry. I've had no call

for your number, madame.

But you have. You must have.

I was just talking to him this minute!

Perhaps he dialed your number. I have no

way of tracing a call on the dial system.

Oh.

Well, thank you.

Oh!

Oh!

Maybe I should mind my own business,

but you weren't at dinner.

So I asked the stewardess

to make you some broth.

Oh.

Oh, how nice of you.

You ought to drink it

while it's hot, madame.

Come along.

It was made especially for you.

Here.

- Unless you need me for anything-

- No, that's all right.

Oh, and thank you.

- How about unpacking? I'll help you.

- No!

I mean, please don't bother.

I'll do it in the morning.

Well, nonsense.

It's no bother at all.

- Oh, go ahead. It won't poison you.

- I guess I just don't feel like-

Yes?

Oh, yes, hello.

There's something the captain's

asked me to tell you. May I come down?

I'd rather meet you.

Yeah, perhaps that would be better.

Meet me in the main lounge.

All right, I'll be right up.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I'm afraid you'll have to excuse me.

I just got a call, and I-

Oh, dear.

L- I'm terribly sorry

about the broth.

Oh, think nothing of it.

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