Northern Pursuit Page #2

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Have them go over

to the Selwyn Creek cabin.

They'll find Wagner there and a prisoner,

a German aviator.

Tell them to tell Wagner

to bring his prisoner in immediately.

Yes, sir.

Inspector, Corporal Wagner's

been with the force for five years.

- We're partners, I know him and I trust him.

- Yes, so do I.

But, in a case like this,

I can't take any chances.

He's of German descent,

and we're at war.

They've gone.

Do you suppose his prisoner

pulled a fast one?

No, Wagner can take care of himself.

I wonder where they've gone?

- I don't know, but let's contact Bear Lake.

- Right.

A radio message from Constable Nichols,

sir, regarding Corporal Wagner.

Notify all detachments

to search for Wagner and his prisoner.

They're both to be brought in.

I'd like to reach

an understanding with you.

I think I understand you.

By now we either trust each other

or we don't.

What choice do I have?

Well, I don't wanna put it on that basis.

What basis do you want to put it on?

Some things you said back there

were pretty interesting.

For instance, what?

For instance, the relationship of Germans

born in foreign countries to the homeland.

Yes?

I know a lot of Germans

born in Canada like myself.

Perhaps you know some too.

Perhaps.

Sorry, Wagner,

we have orders to bring you both in.

We've come for the prisoner.

All right.

- That guy sounds like a wet duck.

- He's just trying to be funny, Steve.

Everything's gonna be all right.

I'll bet your next paycheck on it.

I wouldn't. I might not have one coming.

What do you mean?

You're gonna have one.

Sign for the prisoner.

I'm sorry, Wagner.

All right, you can come in now.

No, not you, Austin, just Wagner.

All right, come on.

You're asking me to recommend

your application for discharge?

Just as soon as possible.

You know,

I've never been able to make you out.

Nothing to make out about me, sir.

I'm exactly what I seem to be.

All right, let's look at it that way.

You capture a Nazi pilot, you don't report it,

you don't bring him in.

Austin has to report what happened.

You have to be picked up.

What do you seem to me?

- To me, you seem to be...

- Disloyal.

Put yourself in my place.

- Suppose you lost the prisoner?

- I've never lost one before.

- This is no ordinary prisoner.

- That's exactly why I acted on my own.

He was beginning to mention towns,

talking about meeting his contacts.

Probably leading you into a trap.

I can take care of myself.

You forget we have an organization,

corporal.

You've always had a tendency

to forget that very simple fact.

I'm forgetting nothing.

You're forgetting

the spot the man was in.

- Go on.

- He was desperate.

Facing a concentration camp,

willing to take any chance.

You've known me for five years.

If you can suspect me of being disloyal...

I was acting in the best interest

of my country.

Wait a minute. Our country, isn't it?

Sorry.

- It was a slip of the tongue.

- I don't believe it was.

All right.

I'll recommend

your application for discharge.

Thank you, sir.

Are you sure the Air Corps

is the best branch of the service?

I heard that promotions

are much faster in the Tank Corps.

Hah. Not for me. I hear those things

get hotter than a depot stove.

- You through, Steve?

- Just about.

Here, sign this.

- Me?

- Mm-hm.

Why do I have to sign it?

So you can get the separation allowance

for my wife.

Wife?

When, Steve?

As soon as my discharge

from the force comes through.

- A few days at most.

- A few days?

- Why, that's awful fast, isn't it?

- Fast?

We've had the longest engagement

in Manitoba.

Because you weren't allowed to get married

until your first five years were up.

I was willing.

Are you still willing?

- A girl is supposed to hesitate.

- Hesitate?

How much longer? Another four years?

Sit down.

Sign it right there.

That's the girl.

Say, how long have I got

before they call me up?

- You have about two weeks, boy.

- Two weeks.

That's right. Thanks.

Honey, did you hear what he said?

We'll have two weeks together.

Isn't that wonderful?

Hey.

Hey there.

Hey, listen, this is a recruiting office.

Well, where do you want us to go,

out in the snow?

This is the heaviest snow we've had

since I came here.

Last year the snow was much deeper.

Herr von Oberst would like

two pieces of toast with his dinner.

Good. Tell Herr Oberst von Keller

we have some sugar again.

It come today.

That is good.

Halt. Who goes there?

- Friend.

- Advance, friend, to be recognized.

Private Grey reporting to the guard room.

And, you know,

I think marriage is a great institution.

- Everybody should get married at least once.

- All right, we'll get married at least once.

How many times have you married, Nick?

Two times,

and each time it was the great love.

The first time was during the last war.

Just like you and Laura, Steve.

Oh, here you are. Here you are.

Hello, Pop. Today is the day

you get yourself a new son-in-law.

- Give us a grip of your hand.

- The back of it.

I have a derogatory opinion of any man...

...that'll wait till the last minute

to get a haircut.

Especially when there's guests

waiting for the wedding to begin.

And liquor waiting to be drunk.

Pop, a wedding party?

I said McBain's daughter would have

a grand wedding, and that she will.

- Oh, Pop.

- Here, here, come on, stop your nonsense.

- There's no time to waste.

- No, no, no time to waste.

And now I make the marriage present.

Anything in the barber shop is free.

In that case, the guests can wait.

Give me a shave and a haircut.

Can you cut my hair with my muffler on?

He can cut it with your hat on.

When you shave me, don't cut me.

There's no guarantee when it's free.

- Jim, Pop's made all...

- Steve, I'd like to talk with you.

Me?

Steve, what is it?

Oh, I've gotta see someone.

I'll be back in an hour, honey.

- You'll have a wonderful time in Winnipeg.

- Yes, but I'm so nervous.

- How long will you be gone?

- Until Steve is called.

Here, where's that redcoat?

Why isn't he here? If he's late, what

do you expect after you're married a year?

- Don't get excited, he'll be here.

- He'd better be, I'm paying for this.

I was on time

when I married your mother.

I lived in her house for six months

so I wouldn't be late for the wedding.

And if he's not here

in 12 and a half minutes...

...l'll go home

and take my liquor with me.

Pop.

- I hope you enjoyed your stay, sir.

- Yes, thank you, I enjoyed it very much.

You really ought to stay for the wedding.

Everybody is invited.

You know,

a wedding up here is a public affair.

Well, I'd like to,

but I must catch my train.

- Well, goodbye.

- Goodbye.

The railroad station.

- Steve.

- Let go of my arm, will you?

- Listen to reason.

Will you let go of my arm?

Be back in a minute.

Steve, I want you to go back

and ask Inspector Barnett to come in.

- Sorry to be late, couldn't help it.

- Then I'll bring him in.

Bring him here, I'll throw him out.

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