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standing beside that poor young man.

Never a word. Never a question.

Taking everything he's had to take,

whatever happens.

And I've been thinking,

it's the good people that stick

when anybody's in trouble,

and there aren't many

good people in the world.

I think that we, all of us,

know that better than most.

It isn't something you see every day

- So I vote -

- We don't give them up. Good girl!

This is subversive! I won't stand for it!

Oh, no, you don't, cuddles!

You'll abide by the will of the majority.

Back in your places

and pretend to be asleep.

Here, you sit here. Come on, young man.

Turn all the lights off.

Here.

Take off your coat and put this on.

Come on. Wake up in there!

- Hey, what is this? Halloween?

- Police.

Is that so?

Haven't you got anything better to do

than waking up law-abiding citizens

in the middle of the night?

We're looking for a man

and his woman companion.

He's got dark hair,

between the ages of 20-25.

The dame's supposed to be

good-looking. Have you seen them?

Now, where would I see anybody

as normal as that?

Who's this?

Doesn't look like one of your troop.

Sure, she's one of us.

She's our little snake charmer.

Right now, she's sitting on a box

of snakes so they don't get loose.

Can you imagine that?

A good-looking gal too.

Well, I guess you can

all go back to sleep now.

A snake charmer! Well, well.

You never can tell about women.

It's alright. You can come out now.

- Wait, Justice, come back!

- Sit down here!

- I don't know how I can thank you.

- It's alright, my boy.

Gives you a good feeling

when you can help somebody.

You've got a right to know

what this is about.

It's alright, son.

If that little girl can trust you,

I guess we can.

The baby! She's had a tough time.

- Poor little girl. She's worn out.

- I'll take care of her.

Come on. Let's go.

Better let the snakes get some sleep.

They have to look good tomorrow.

I'm sorry.

What for?

For being such a dope. I was scared.

You'd have been a dope

if you hadn't been scared.

You're tired,

that's all that's the matter with you.

Get some sleep. You'll be fine.

I can go to sleep, alright.

I'm so tired.

I want to tell you something.

I believe you.

Do you, Pat?

You didn't, you know.

It's a free country.

A girl can change her mind, can't she?

Sure, she can.

Thank you, Pat.

They made me so ashamed.

They're so nice and trusting.

They're wonderful people,

all except that nasty little major

and the... mean twin.

I don't suppose you can

really blame the fat lady though,

when a woman

has lost her figure that way.

Welcome to Soda City.

The heart of the bicarbonate belt.

Well, we might as well do the town.

There's nothing here. Come on.

I suppose we are a little late.

Sorry, darling.

I knew I shouldn't have

brought you here.

I'm not complaining.

This is great, isn't it?

The solution to all my problems.

I was counting on this place.

A dump like this,

Look at this. It's been in use.

Let's go around to the window.

Careful! Don't cut yourself.

Hello? Hello?

- Hung up.

- What sort of phone is that?

It's a field telephone.

Well, a room with a view.

What do you suppose they cut that for?

I don't know.

Say, look.

Tripod.

Looks like it's the right height.

Yeah.

Something else goes with this.

There!

That's it.

- See anything?

- Not yet.

Uh-oh.

Let me see!

- Why, that's a - Why, Barry!

- Yeah.

Better put this away. Take that.

- Say! The wood.

- What about it?

You wouldn't burn that in a stove.

- Why not?

- The smoke would show.

That's a car.

You better hide. No, not here.

Hey. What d'you think

you're doing around here?

Hiya. I was wondering

when you'd get here.

Where are you from?

What are you sniffing around here for?

Excuse me.

Funny, you knowing about this place.

I don't quite get it.

You might have

thought it over more carefully.

Your coming here doesn't help us a bit.

The heat's on

this guy and he shows up here.

Tobin sent me.

The old man must be off his nut

sending him up here.

Be a little more careful, Neilson.

Your criticisms in front of other people.

Yeah.

Don't talk that way about the old guy.

I'll watch out for myself.

Me too. Don't forget about me.

That's why Tobin sent me here.

He said you'd know

how to take care of me.

I guess that makes

it pretty clear, Neilson.

I don't know.

A guy walks in,

and right away I get orders.

It ain't so clear to me.

I'm a little better than a stranger,

if you'll remember my press clippings.

Yes. Mister... uh... Kane

has done pretty well down south.

His accomplishments can't

be disregarded, at least I hope not.

A man that has served as well

as he has is entitled to recognition.

More than that - protection too.

You guys have got to take care of me.

The firm will do its best.

They're quite loyal to their employees.

Neilson will see that

the firm's record is maintained.

You got it easy,

you guys from back East.

You give orders. You do that, alright.

The big boys with the desk jobs.

All you gotta do

is reach for a telephone, sit back,

and us guys out here

have gotta take the rap.

I think I'll go back East for a while.

You're not a very good

example of loyalty.

Yeah?

Well, I'm getting a bit tired of it.

So am I! Let's get going!

The trip here was no pushover.

I had to hoof it most of the way.

I got no place to hide you out.

That ain't my line.

That ain't your line, huh?

What about you?

You don't seem so interested either!

I suppose you're just the big brains!

Maybe you take a chance now and then.

Maybe it doesn't work that way.

Maybe I'm the only

guy that sticks his neck out.

Well, get this!

I pulled a big job, and they're after me.

And you guys have gotta take

care of me, or you'll have trouble.

I've gotta get out

of this part of the country!

The ground's burning up under my feet!

I've gotta get back East!

It's more crowded

and a guy doesn't stand out.

Take it easy. Hang onto your nerve.

I've been hanging on long enough!

I understand your difficulties,

but in this business

we always have to make sure.

I think I know him now.

I'm driving back East.

You'd better come with me.

Alright, let's get going.

Get all the things together.

After we leave,

I want this place cleaned up.

We won't be coming back here.

Why not?

I'm making sure.

You'll have to find another place

to store this stuff.

It's not gonna be easy.

If you can't handle it,

I'll get someone else.

Alright. I'll handle it.

- You'll need some clothes.

- Size 42.

What'll we do about these?

- How did you manage to break them?

- On an automobile fan.

Very bright of you.

I think we can even take care of that,

but let's get started now.

Did you hear something?

- Where does that lead to?

- Just another room.

Wait up.

We figure that Kane and the other

fellows are heading for New York.

If there's anything I can do.

We sure appreciate that.

Why, anyone would have

done the same thing.

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