The Big Noise Page #5

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two characters covered while I get it.

Okay, Hartley, show me where it is.

Come on.

Well, where is it?

Here it is.

I don't know whether you know it,

but this is highly explosive.

- It's gone.

- What do you mean?

- It's supposed to be in that case.

- Where is it now?

- I don't know. I can't understand it.

- Back in the other room. Come on.

Get over in the corner there.

Keep them covered, Jim,

while I work on these two guys.

Now, somebody's been monkeying

around with that explosive.

Just who was it?

- Do you know?

- Certainly, I know, l...

- No, I don't. l...

- Yes, you do. Where is it?

Well, he told me not to tell anybody.

Why, I didn't tell you anything

of the kind.

Oh, so you two guys won't talk, huh?

- Sure, we'll talk.

- All right, start talking.

What do you wanna talk about, Ollie?

I don't know.

What do you wanna talk about?

Oh, I don't care. Anything you

wish to talk about is all right with me.

Well, anything you wanna talk about

is all right with me.

- I know, but the gentleman wants to...

- Shut up!

If you don't tell me

where the bomb is...

...I'll plug your friend here so full

of holes he'll look like a Swiss cheese.

Yes, you'd better tell him.

All right. It's in the...

- It's in the closet. I'll show you now.

- That's more like it.

- It's right in here.

- Oh, no you don't.

Wise guy, huh? Wanna grab the bomb

and pull a fast one?

Bust the lock.

Open this door

or I'll shoot out the lock.

No, you don't. We've got the bomb here

and we'll blow you to smithereens.

- Where is it?

- I put it in the concertina.

Splendid work, gentlemen.

Now, I want you boys to take this bomb

to Washington on the next train.

Hurry, you haven't much time.

As soon as you've packed,

come downstairs. I'll have the car.

- At your service.

- Right away.

- Get the suitcase.

- Where is it?

- In the closet.

- I'll go get it right...

No, I forgot.

I put it under the bed.

The trunk.

Just a minute, boys,

you may need some...

Be careful of that bomb.

Oh, you don't have to worry.

That's a dummy bomb.

- You mean, it won't explode?

- Absolutely not.

I've got the real bomb

and I'm taking it to Washington myself.

- That's certainly a relief to us.

- Here's some expense money.

- Thank you. Here.

- The gang will follow you.

- How do you know?

- That's why I talked so loudly upstairs.

Lead them a merry chase.

I'll meet you at the War Department.

- Okay.

- Goodbye and good luck.

Goodbye.

It worked.

Now they'll chase after the detectives.

- Good.

- Come with me.

Hey, don't look now, but I just saw

a car pull out of the Charlton driveway.

They're following us, I think.

Yeah, we fooled them,

just like Mr. Hartley said we would.

- Are they still following us?

- Yeah.

Why don't you turn the next corner...

...and we'll ditch them.

- All right.

Get that thing off of me.

I don't know what to say.

I feel I'm responsible for all this.

Oh, nonsense. I've known some gang

was after my invention for months...

...but I didn't expect them

from next door.

- Well, where is the real bomb?

- Here.

I'll show it to you.

I call it the Big Noise.

I only hope the boys make the train.

Don't touch it!

Great suffering Christopher.

I've given them the real bomb.

Oh, I've got to get to them.

Hello, operator...

Oh, they've pulled the cord.

I'll wire them at Ashton Forks.

They change there.

If it isn't too late.

- Oh, they could blow up the whole train.

- You said it. Come on.

We lost them.

They gotta make a change at Ashton

Forks. Can we beat the train there?

I think we can.

I know a shortcut.

Here is your berth, gentlemen.

You change at Ashton Forks.

Shh. Shh.

Quiet.

Good night, gentlemen.

Good night.

Shh.

- People are asleep in here.

- Oh, I didn't...

- You get in.

- No, no.

Shh.

Hey, give me a lift.

Be careful, now.

I think you ripped your pants.

People are sleeping.

Quiet!

Shh.

Hey, you got my foot in...

Stop that music! What do

you think this is, a hit parade?

Say, you're on my side.

Do you know what?

I forgot to fill the hot-water bottle.

Do you mind if l...?

Got it here someplace.

There it is. Wait till I get...

Wait till I get my hat.

There we are.

There we are. There.

- What are you wearing a hat for?

- Well, you never know...

...who you might meet.

I'll be right back.

Excuse me, will you?

Get over.

Take it easy, now. I'll be right back.

Will you lie quiet

and let me get some sleep.

Won't you please have

a little consideration for me.

- What did you say?

- I said, won't you please...

I beg your pardon,

but you're in the wrong berth.

Well, you are?

Well, think nothing of it, pal.

You just stay here

and make yourself to home...

...because in these days of sacrifice,

one must share and share alike.

Say, you gotta get out of here.

I've gotta have some room to sleep.

I've got to get to slee...

I beg your pardon, I have a priority.

Oh, well, that's different.

Move over. I didn't know that.

Move over, let the gentleman in.

He's tired.

Excuse me, will you.

Make myself comfortable here.

Oh, dear.

Say, is this all one person?

- I beg your pardon.

- Granted.

Stuffy in here, isn't it?

- Do you boys mind if I smoke?

- I don't care if you burn up.

Thank you.

How...? How far are you boys going?

We're going to Washington.

Oh, I wouldn't go to Washington.

- Why?

- It's too crowded.

Gee, it must be terrible.

The next stop is Ashton Forks.

Change here for Washington.

Next stop, Ashton Forks.

Change here for Washington.

- That's where we get off.

- Here.

- Give me my pants.

- Here's your shirt.

- Where's your pants?

- I think we're...

Yeah, I don't...

Pardon me.

- How did I get over here?

- Move over, won't you?

Move over?

For goodness sake.

- What time is it?

- Six-fifteen.

- Have you got everything?

- Yeah.

Say, we can't get off the train like this.

Now, don't get excited,

we'll dress in the depot.

- Telegram for Mr. Hardy.

- Yes, sir, right here. Thank you.

I wonder what this can be.

Oh!

- What's the matter?

- It's a telegram from Mr. Hartley.

- It says we've got the real bomb.

- What?

Pick that up

and be careful with it. Come on.

- Goodbye, old pal.

- Goodbye!

- Good luck on your journey.

- Goodbye.

Goodbye, goodbye.

Pardon me, sir.

Pardon us, sir, could you tell us

how long we have to wait...

...for the train for Washington?

- That's pretty hard to say, mister.

- Up to now, she's nine hours late.

- Nine hours late?

Well, I'm afraid we can't wait that long.

Is there any other method

of transportation?

You see, we've got to get to Washington

on a very important mission.

Well, there's an airfield

down the road apiece.

Apiece?

What do you mean, apiece?

- Oh, about 18 miles.

- Eighteen miles.

Oh, I know what he means.

It's eighteen miles,

but it's only nine miles apiece.

- See, "Down the road apiece."

- Oh, thank you...

Apiece.

Look.

The station agent was right.

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