Macao Page #4

Twenty of them. All perfect.

-Whered you get it?

-Sideline.

The necklace is in Hong Kong in a safe

at The Grand Hotel.

-Sizzles like a fried egg.

-lts cool enough to be sold.

lts worth a 100,000. lll take 40,000.

Why do you want a middleman?

l dont wanna mix it up

with my legitimate business.

Now where am l going

to find some sweet old dowager

wholl just hand me $40,000

and no questions asked?

-l figure Halloran.

-lm listening.

Tell him where the rest of the necklace is.

lf he wants to make a deal,

its got to be cash,

in your hands, in Hong Kong.

-How do you know l wont run out on you?

-l dont.

-The lady of the loaded dice.

-Youre up early for a loser.

You cant make a dishonest dollar

lying in bed.

ls Halloran around?

Mr. Halloran is busy

counting out your dowry.

-You ready to leave?

-Unless youve got a better offer.

lt wont buy a ticket to Hong Kong.

You suppose you could

tear yourself away from me

-long enough to tell the boss lm here?

-Whats your hurry?

This has been burning a hole in my pocket.

-How long have you had that?

-lts part of the old family fortune.

My calling card.

l hear youve come into money.

You mean this little trinket?

lts nothing, really.

This usually hangs on for dear life

to a necklace of 20 flawless

14-carat diamonds.

-Where did you pick it up?

-ln a silk hat.

l use diamonds instead of rabbits.

-How much for the works?

-lll let them find a new home for $40,000.

lm always in the market

for first-rate stuff.

Like it?

l always have.

-Wheres the rest of the necklace?

-l left it in Hong Kong.

-Careless of me, wasnt it?

-lt all depends. We might make a deal.

Why dont you pick up the necklace

and bring it back here?

The deal has to be made in Hong Kong.

-ltzumi, you feel like a trip?

-The boats in order, sir.

Do you think thats such a good idea,

going off on a blind date

with a hatchet-man?

-Oh, you want me to go with you?

-lf you want the necklace.

Come in.

-Howd you make out?

-Were in business.

-Price okay, huh?

-No argument.

lm meeting Halloran at the dock

at 9:
30 tonight and were taking his boat.

-Be careful. His crew might jump you.

-There wont be any crew.

The two of us are going alone.

Nice work.

l was just going to ask you

where l could borrow one.

Sideline.

Heres the key to my box

in the safe at The Grand Hotel.

Ask for Mr. Stewart.

lll cable him youre coming.

l ought to be back by morning.

By the way, ever think of going home?

l cant go home any more than you can,

even if l wanted to.

Why not?

Little hassle over a redhead.

Somebody fired a shot.

lt turned out to be me.

-The other guy get killed?

-No.

But l got all the way to China

before l found that out.

Then l just kept on going.

A smart guy would go home

and face the music.

Thats great advice coming from you.

l dont see you trying

to clear up your own record.

lll go back one of these days

or my name isnt Lawrence C. Trumble.

What does the C stand for?

-Cicero. But keep it under your hat.

-What else would l do with it?

-Thanks for the flowers.

-l couldnt afford a wreath.

-What happened with you last night?

-Nothing.

Nothing? You mean you just turn it on,

turn it off. And nothing, eh?

-lm a creature of moods.

-What did l do?

Look at him. Hes only a boy.

Now wait a minute. Tell me what l did.

Well, youre registered, thats all.

l thought you were something special

and suddenly youre registered.

l said to myself, Oh, that kind.

lve got a whole cigar box

full of that kind.

You know, youre wrong.

lll see you in a month.

-Listen to me, will you?

-Oh, come now.

lt wont be a month.

l wasnt trying any routine last night,

believe me.

l wish l could believe you.

Sometimes l get so tired

just remembering to keep my guard up.

Lets go someplace where we can

sit down and cool off and talk.

l cant. Gimpys waiting.

l have to rehearse.

-Maybe after the show.

-lm going to Hong Kong tonight.

lll be back tomorrow.

-How come?

-Deal.

lf it works out,

well have all the money we need.

Are you sure you have

to rehearse right now?

Pretty sure.

-When are you leaving?

-ln a couple of hours.

-Will l see you tomorrow?

-You try not to and see what happens.

ln the meantime, see if you can manage

to stay away from Halloran.

-Never touch the stuff.

-Quick Reward.

Ahoy there! Are they biting today?

l heard there were sharks out here

but lm willing to settle for a sardine.

Careful of the sun.

How about coming on board

for a drink and some shade?

You dont have to ask me twice.

Here we are.

Gentlemen, this is Lieutenant Bryan

of the New York police department.

-Mr. Chang.

-Mr. Chang.

-Mr. Alvaris of the lnternational Police.

-Mr. Alvaris.

-How about a drink?

-Why not?

We have been watching for you

for two days.

First chance lve had to get away.

You fellows from the States dont care

how far you sling your nets

to catch one fish.

Well, this ones a whopper.

Weve been after him for two years.

-How do you like my boat?

-Looks okay.

-l didnt keep you waiting?

-No, no, l just got here myself.

lf youre looking for your girlfriend,

she wont be with you tonight.

You know about last night, huh?

Thats the trouble with women.

They talk too much.

How do you suppose

lm making out with her?

Lets go aboard.

What a cheap police trick.

Thought l wouldnt recognize the stuff

l sent to Hong Kong only a week ago.

Risk the three-mile limit? Not me.

-You sent for me, O Genghis Khan?

-You dont mind, do you? Sit down.

What are you celebrating tonight?

Well have a drink, then go on my boat

and lll tell you all about it.

lll take a rain check for that boat ride.

Maybe you prefer a sampan.

Maybe, Mr. Halloran.

How long did it take you

to call him Nick, last night?

Look, Julie, l like you.

So let me set you straight

on Mr. Nick Cochrane.

Hes a detective lieutenant

sent out from New York

with orders to bring me back.

He was making a play for you

so youd help him get close to me.

-l dont believe you.

-What makes you think lm a liar?

l wanna hear what Nick has to say

when he gets back tomorrow.

lt ought to be very interesting.

When youve made up your mind

about him, let me know.

lll be waiting.

-Arent you afraid of falling in the water?

-l live in a sampan like the others.

You didnt hear a boat leave here

in the last hour or so?

A motorboat? You didnt hear anything?

-l heard a fight.

-Where?

Something went wrong.

-Whos been chasing you?

-Whos been chasing me?

Did you ever hear

of the United States Marines?

Assume that l have. What is it?

To the Commissioner of Police,

you are advised Mr. Nick Cochrane,

an American, has been

reported missing as of last night.

We would appreciate your cooperation

regarding his whereabouts.

Signed by the American Consul

in Hong Kong.

-When did it arrive?

-Fifteen minutes ago.

How did the consul

find out about Cochrane?

All l know,

the commissioner called us all in,

gave me this cable,

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