Salem's Lot Page #4

We were over there.

Over there?

Parkins?

Come here, will you?

You heard two cars.

Or a car and a truck.

One drove off, and then?

One more thing.

I think I heard someone get out of one car.

I'm only supposing that

because I didn't see it.

And get in the other car, or truck.

That's what I think.

That's what you think.

Quite a night, huh?

First the kid disappears, then this.

You're not leaving Salem's Lot, are you?

I'm not leaving.

Don't.

It's late.

Where are you going?

To the hospital.

Danny Glick has collapsed.

What?

Ralphie Glick, Danny...

...and Larry Crockett all in one night.

Quiet little town of Salem's Lot.

It's only all just happened since...

Since I came here.

You didn't have anything to do with it.

You didn't even know the Glick boys.

Or Larry Crockett.

I met Larry Crockett.

I did see the boys rehearsing

for the school play.

That's not what I'm thinking.

You remember I came here

to rent the Marsten house?

Yeah.

Somehow I...

I think that my coming here has acted

as a kind of catalyst...

...awakening evil in this town.

That's...

Nonsense.

How is he?

Danny's never had an attack

of asthma, has he?

No.

His file's with Dr. Goldring.

All right. I'll get the file from Goldring,

but for now...

Any history of rheumatic fever?

Danny? No.

He's a healthy boy. No major problems.

Has he had a TB skin test this year?

TB? Danny's got TB?

No, no. Marjorie, we're just trying

to find out.

He's a healthy boy. He's athletic.

He's a normal boy.

We want to keep him here

for some more tests.

What tests?

We just don't know yet.

Have you seen my dog?

No, I ain't seen him.

Have two men cover this area.

Come on, move it. Let's go.

That's it.

Don't touch that.

Noah, get me an envelope!

He always wears a black suit.

Who?

Straker.

Inspector. How nice of you to drop in.

Plain old constable.

I see you're just about ready to open.

Not quite. Just about.

Everything in?

Everything that's important, yes.

Coffee?

Tea?

A glass of sherry perhaps?

No, thanks.

Never drink on duty?

You are on duty.

I'm always on duty.

That makes me feel safe and snug.

Mr. Barlow arrived yet?

Mr. Barlow's in New York.

Coming soon?

Hard to tell. He may go to Europe

on a buying trip.

So, you'll be opening without him?

If necessary, yes. Of course.

What's Mr. Barlow's first name,

by the way?

Official question?

No. Just curious.

My partner's full name is Kurt Barlow.

Kurt with a "K."

We've been working together

in London and Hamburg.

This is our retirement.

Modest, comfortable.

We're hoping to build a reputation

for ourselves in this area.

Perhaps throughout New England.

Do you think that's possible?

Anything's possible.

How do you like that old house?

Needs work.

But we have time.

Not bothered by "yowens"?

"Yowens?"

Kids. Local word.

You know how kids like to devil new folks.

No, no. No children. No.

We seem to have misplaced one.

Is that so?

Yes. Yes, it is so.

The thinking now is that

we may not find him. Not alive.

That's a shame. Is there anything

I can do to help you?

I don't suppose so.

By the way, what happened

to your black suit?

My black suit?

The one I always see you wear.

I have two black suits.

They're up at the house.

Am I breaking some town ordinance?

No.

I'd like to see those suits.

Could we go to the house and get them?

I'll bring them down tomorrow.

They need cleaning anyway.

Any reason?

Some.

'Bye.

Ciao, Constable.

Ciao?

"Ciao. " That's a familiar Italian expression

meaning "goodbye."

I didn't know you're Italian.

I'm not. The word is.

You learn something new every day.

No, it is not a kidnap.

The boy is missing.

Probable foul play.

Yeah, I'd like to check a couple of feelers.

The first is Benjamin Mears.

Writer.

The book is called Air Dancer.

And the other one is Conwey's Daughter.

No, I haven't read them.

I don't know if many have.

The other two are sort of stapled together.

There is a Richard K. Straker.

No, I don't know what that stands for.

And Kurt, with a "K," Barlow.

S-T-R-A-K-E-R.

B-A-R-L-O-W.

Any connection between Mears

and the others?

That's one of the things I want to find out.

I understand what you're saying, Ben.

I'm not given to unscientific belief,

but I will admit...

...that there are many things

that science hasn't yet answered.

If ever.

But I can't, for the life of me...

...understand any connection between

Crockett's death and the Marsten house.

He rented the house to them.

But he died of a heart attack.

- You're sure of that?

- Absolutely.

The autopsy left no doubt whatsoever.

None.

It could've happened at the Marsten house

and he was taken to the lake.

Let me tell you, the local gossip

leans in a different direction.

All right, what about the Glick boys?

That could be something else.

What is wrong with Danny Glick?

We haven't completed our tests yet...

...but it could be, and I'm trusting you

to keep this to yourself...

...it could be pernicious anemia.

Coming on overnight?

We don't know how sudden it is.

You don't really believe that?

Ready?

We're going to a movie in Bangor.

Can I say something to you?

Don't make it too long, Dad.

Now everybody knows that you and Susan

were up at the lake.

Yeah. I want you to know...

You seem like a pretty nice fellow to me...

...and I think you respect Susan,

and I believe she respects herself...

...but you could've been more discreet.

When may I expect them back?

A couple of days.

No more than that, please.

I'll try.

I don't have to do this, you know.

Understand. Appreciate it.

I'm under some suspicion?

Well, yes.

The disappearance of the boy.

Yes.

Because I'm a stranger.

I guess so.

And a little odd.

You know how we are here.

No different from people in small towns

all over the world.

I appreciate your candor.

Am I being charged?

No, but I'd like you to stay around.

I fully intend to.

Now, the suits.

Don't forget.

As soon as Crime Lab...

FBI.

In Bangor.

And no damage, please.

I want them back in excellent condition.

And cleaned.

I'll see to it.

Ciao. That's Italian for...

I remember.

Goodbye, Constable.

Playing hooky?

No.

It's my hour break...

...of which exactly 26 minutes is left.

I just wanted to say hello.

My father asked you to be discreet.

I didn't tell you that.

No, he did. And he told me to go ahead

and show my feelings.

Yeah, the man contradicts himself.

Well, Dad's a New Englander.

He has been taught one thing,

and feels another.

Classic conflict.

I have one too.

I got a phone call this morning.

Ned?

Not that easy.

From Boston. A job interview.

They saw my portfolio.

It will only be for two days.

No, thanks.

So it's off to Boston.

It's not that far.

When do you leave?

Tomorrow after class.

Can you come with me?

Danny Glick's funeral is tomorrow.

I want to stay for that.

Why?

I just need to be there.

I wish you weren't going.

Me, too.

I have to.

Where are you staying?

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