Phantom Raiders Page #2

You're going to make this Isthmus Of Panama

something I can paste in my memory-book.

I've got great plans

for us, starting tonight.

Nick Carter?

You are always popping up at

the wrong time. You never miss.

Speaking of time, Nick Carter,

right now you have no time for women.

Run away little girl. Scat... skidoo!

Pull in your ears, big boy.

We're going through a tunnel.

Send her away. We have business.

[ spanish ]

I guess it's just as well

I don't understand you.

[ spanish ]

Hey, I'm afraid he's

looking for trouble.

Nick Carter, I fly all

the way from Los Angeles ..

Hey, wait a minute. You don't

have to get rough with him.

Listen, I do the bouncing around here.

Hey, look here.

I ought to throw you right in the canal,

butting in when I was just getting started.

So, you'd let me down for a

woman, eh? Oh any time.

Would you let me down

for this? For what?

Five thousand dollars?

What's it for? For us.

A retainer from Llewellyn's Of London.

A retainer. But what's the case?

No, no, no. Skat! Skidoo!

Why what's the case? Did

somebody kidnap congress?

Well come on, spill it

Beeswax will you? What is it?

Ah, that's the bloodhound

spirit. Follow me.

Well Mr Carter... do you feel like

you'd like to take over the case?

Gentlemen, your offer is very flattering.

The view from that window is lovely.

I like everything about the

proposition except the bombs.

[ alarm clock ]

No need to be alarmed gentlemen.

Eleven-thirty. Feeding time for my bees.

Proceed Nick. You were about to

say you would accept the case.

I was about to say I

would not accept the case.

You won't accept it?

We thought from what you

said you intended to take it.

Well, I probably would except for one

thing. It would bite into my vacation.

Of course, I understand

how you feel about that.

One hates to spoil a vacation.

Especially when one was

going along as nicely as mine.

Give that check to Mr Ramsell.

Here you are... five thousand

dollars is a lot of money.

Let's beat it before

I get that idea too.

Well, goodbye sir.

Have a pleasant holiday.

It will be if she's still

there. Adis gentlemen.

SS Archos calling... SS Archos calling.

SS Archos calling.

SS Archos reporting. Hello Colon.

Just coming through the Gatun Lock. Notify

the Port Authorities we'll dock by seven.

Very good Mr Ramsell.

Very good Miss Barnes. Hello baby.

May I talk?

Yes, they are in conference.

Meet me when we've docked. Got

something important to tell you.

7 o'clock pier 14. I'll be there.

Have a good time in Honolulu?

Well... too busy thinking about you.

Flatterer... the Morris Line

lost another ship. The "Matlock".

What happened? The "Raider" get

her? That's what they say.

Hold on a second.

Don't let me interrupt. The conversation

was just getting interesting.

Hey, who's that? I

don't know. Signing off ..

The information desk is outside.

This is a private receiving room.

But the ship-to-shore phone

is not so private, is it.

Confidential messages

in person, Pier 14.

7 o'clock sharp.

Boo!

The Archos just reported

all's well and on schedule.

Fine. Thank you Cora.

The check please.

I've decided to take

the case gentlemen.

The uh... human angle interests me.

Well... that will be

splendid Mr Carter.

And I usually begin

by asking questions.

I'll be glad to tell you

anything you want to know.

I'll get to you later.

I'll start with Miss Barnes.

Very well, go ahead.

Tonight. At dinner.

Would 7 o'clock be alright for you?

I'm afraid not.

Okay, Posita at six.

Good day gentlemen.

Boo!

Cora.

You're not worried, are

you? No, why should I be?

Only I think he's got a lot of nerve.

Well?

Why did he change his mind?

That's what I'd like to know.

Hello. Let me speak

to Al Taurez please.

You're fools to take that ship out!

She'll go down like the rest

and you'll go down with her.

Three ships Morris has lost.

He's hard luck I tell you.

We got to work, ain't we.

Maybe he won't get this one.

He's right. I won't go.

We'll be okay.

Al Taurez Seamen's Association.

Good old Al. A clue?

Back in the States, Al

Taurez was always a clue.

Don't let that weasel landlubber

scare you off your ship men.

Come on boys! Stow these things and

we're all set to brighten up your voyage.

This Mr Taurez seems to be

a man of generous nature.

Al will give his best friend

a knife in the back any day.

Come on Mack. Pile on the cargo.

You'd better get somebody to

help you carry that aboard.

Hey you! Lend a hand here.

Sir, I work with my brain.

Then you must have been

on relief a long time.

Come on Beeswax, he's got your number.

I got it Mack.

Careful Lou, it's pretty heavy.

Thanks Al.

What time did the Toledo cast off?

About 12 o'clock.

Hello Cora. Hello Al.

Run along Mack. Aye aye, sir.

Al, have you ever heard of a

detective named Nick Carter?

Then you know him? Yes.

You might say we're old friends

with conflicting points of view.

I'm having dinner with

him in a few minutes.

Knowing Nick, I'd be

surprised if you weren't.

It's not a social appointment.

He wants to "question me".

He probably wants

your telephone number.

No. It's about those

ships that disappeared.

Dear old Nick. You'll find him charming

I'm not in the market for charm.

And I don't like being

blackjacked into a date.

In fact, I'm going to

give Mr Carter a stand-up.

Oh, Cora.

As a favor to me, please

join Nick for dinner.

Why?

Now look, have I ever asked you

to... I'm sorry Al. I'll do it.

That's the spirit, thank

you. See you later.

Hello... this is he.

This is Ramsell.

I've just spoken to the Toledo.

She's now on the high seas.

Thank you.

Hello little fellow.

Not so much fun sitting in

that cage all the time, eh?

Hello Al.

Hello Gunboat. Would you mind

taking a walk around the block?

Again? Please.

Alright. Only... it's humiliating.

I know I'm late but I ...

Oh are you? I hadn't noticed.

There's nothing like

starting out friends is there.

A couple of champagne

cocktails, waiter. Yes, sir.

I hope I haven't spoiled your evening.

Oh no, not at all.

You've been a great help.

That's the Prince Charming in me.

You said there'd be questions. I can

answer the first. I'm busy tomorrow night.

Well, how about...?

As far as you're concerned, I'm busy

the rest of my life for 24 hours a day.

Just a minute, while I shift gears.

But you ordered two

champagne cocktails.

I never went for that champagne

routine. Coffee please.

Yes ma'am.

This is a new approach. It's called

the "strictly business" angle.

Every ship leaving the canal zone is

searched before it's cleared, then sealed.

The cargo must be ????

it's weight in ????

Llewellyn's insures the cargoes

against the bills of lading.

Swell, but now wait a minute, does

anybody actually check those cargoes?

They are checked when the

arrive at their destination.

If they arrive.

Would you care for a little

sugar? No thank you.

Oh, I don't suppose you

are a spy? Oh but I am.

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