The Breaking Point Page #2

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How 'll you know,

till you try.

You two get along alright,

don't you?

You get along fine.

"Sporting Blood" here,

lost a lot of money in back.

He's sore.

Maybe I got a right!

Speaking of money...

How much do I owe you?

It figures out to $830.

Oh, I need cash.

I don't carry that kind of money

around with me.

I can get it for you

when the bank opens tomorrow...

or if you'd rather...

Never mind, I can wait...

you can give it to me in the morning.

We can shove off

any time after 10 o'clock.

I'll need the money though,

so we can clear the port.

Don't worry...

Waiter!

You'll be on the boat, later?

No.

- Just like that!

- Goodnight!

Thanks for nothing!

I hope I never see another rooster again,

as long as I live!

It's 2.30!

We'll never make it back today.

Where are they?

He said a little after 10.

You know what I'm thinkin'?

I been thinkin' it since noon.

Where's Hannagan?

If we're gonna make it today,

we'd better shove off.

He left on a plane.

He what?

I told you...he left on a plane.

I almost caught him...

But when I got to the airport

he was already aboard.

He waved to me.

I never did like the way

he smiled all the time.

Let's go...we got things to do.

I hate to ask...but it took every cent I had

to pay the hotel.

Could I go back with you?

Who's going back?

I need 100 bucks to clear the port,

and I got 80 cents toward it.

If I can't scrabble up some dough...

we all better learn Spanish.

Last night, a guy in a white suit...

I was talkin' to him...his name is Duncan...

...a squinty guy.

- That guy is no good.

- I know that better than you.

Do you know where he hangs out?

Yeah..."Poca Fez"...sometimes.

Tell him Harry Morgan 'll talk business.

You're not fixin' to get in trouble?

Don't worry about it...

I can handle it...

All I want to do is talk to this guy

and find out what's on his mind.

- Now look here, Harry...

- Please do me a favour and shut up about it!

We could sell a couple

of your reels, maybe.

- I don't want to sell any reels!

- You got a head like a rock!

I heard your party

ran out on you.

Too bad!

Not so big any more, eh?

Don't talk so big, now.

Good thing for you,

I like ya.

Or maybe I wouldn't do ya

a favour like this.

Give you a chance

to make a little dough.

You're not doing me any favour...

I'm tryin' to help ya!

I got sympathy for you.

I'm all choked up.

What's this big deal of yours?

Carry anything on the boat?

Maybe.

Anything?

We can talk about it.

Come on in.

I am Mr Sing, Captain Morgan.

Sit down.

Is your boat fast, Captain?

I told ya...very fast...like the wind.

Are you particular

what you carry?

It depends...I'd rather it couldn't talk...

It'd be cheaper that way.

This cargo talks.

Chinese, it talks.

Why me?

Honest man...honest boat...

Who would think an honest man like you

would smuggle Chinamen on his boat?

How much a head?

8...at $200.

What do you get, a head?

That's quite beside the point.

I have a ot of things to do

that have to be paid for.

He means me.

$1,600 is a lot of money right now.

Don't fight it Harry!...relax...

Let it happen.

You know how long I go to jail,

if they pick me up on this?

10 years.

At least that, if there was evidence

against you.

Let me put it this way, Captain...

Once they leave here...I don't care

what becomes of our passengers.

Not at all.

Clear?

Clear enough.

When will I get the money?

300 now, and the rest

when you load.

So?

I'm thinkin' about it.

Don't push me.

Keepin' your boat...gettin' home...

that's important, too.

I'm on the hook.

That 300...put it under the plate.

It will be tonight.

He will meet you here at 9,

and give you all the necessary details.

No baggage...no guns, knives or razors...

I have to be sure of that.

- Clear?

- Of course...trust me.

Our interests are identical.

My commission.

You guys are all the same...you talk big...

how honest you are...

You walk away, when you see

someone like me comin'...

And when you get in a jam...

Just like anybody else!...

A chiseller!

You will report to the customs office

in San Diego?

Yes.

You're going back alone?

What about your mate...

this Wesley Park?

No, I'm going back alone.

- It's difficult to go alone.

- I like it that way.

You got your clearance.

Yeah.

We're going back, then?

You're not going.

What do you mean...I'm not going?

I said you're not going...

and don't pester me about it.

Well, you're not going to

leave me here!

What's the matter?

You're not going back with me.

12 years...we've worked together 12 years...

And now you order me around.

You throw me off the boat...

Leave me on the beach...

all this way from home...

And you won't even say why.

I wouldn't do

a thing like this to you.

You're right, you wouldn't...

but I can't carry you. Here...

Take the bus...

I'll pick you up tomorrow afternoon

in San Diego, in Cisco's dock.

Where'd you get this?

You made a deal, didn't you?

You lied to me...

You went and made a deal...

That's why you want me

off the boat.

Get away from me...

Get outta my hair!

Harry...

What is this...you moving in?

I told you...I checked out of the hotel.

I'm broke.

Here...get your gear

and you're on your way.

Okay...

Come on...and step on it!

Don't push.

Thanks for the money, anyhow.

- Forget it!

- Yeah...I'll try.

That's it, right there.

Kind of a of a little cove.

So you can come in close.

They'll be there at 2 o'clock...

When they flash their lights, you go in!

Watch out for the patrol boat...

you got it?

If I get stupid, I'll call you.

Stay by the phone.

Wiseguy!...you and your mouth.

Watch yourself, Harry!

This Mr Sing...

How long's he been here?

Coupla years...

Somebody else before that...

He got killed.

Somebody 'll kill Mr Sing, too.

He'd have to be quick.

I hear Sing's VERY quick.

See you back in Newport!

Come up!

Come up!

Take it easy, Harry...

We came back on board

when you went to town.

Brother, you're in trouble.

I thought you had more sense...

You know the kinda jam I was in.

That's why I came back on board.

After all this time, I wouldn't throw you

off the boat without a good reason.

I'll stick around...whatever it is,

I'm your good man.

You know how to use this?

Just pump the leaver

and shoot it.

Only don't put any holes in the hull.

What's it gonna be?

I'll tell you when it's time.

Maybe I shoulda swam back to Newport.

Or is it "swum"?

In a way it could still happen...

You'll get over thinking it so funny.

Now watch it...

we're going in without lights.

Here...you'd better take this...

You'll need it.

What's the score?

We're picking up 8 Chinese.

We'll go to jail 100 years

if they get caught.

When they come aboard,

get 'em below fast...

If any of them starts busting out,

take that deer gun and blow their heads off.

Is it too late to get out of it?

Why not get out of it?

It's too late.

I'm sorry about before...

What I said.

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