The Dark Past Page #2

Wonderful shooting, andy.

We ought to get him

a silver trophy.

I'll settle

for another cup of coffee.

Here it is, andy.

Owen, see if you can find

a good dance record.

Sure.

it's good to be here.

Nothing like a weekend

in the country.

But what my husband means

is a weekend in an easy chair.

Another cup for you, Frank?

No thanks.

Thank you, dear.

Like to dance, Laura?

Doesn't she always?

Laura's unhappy

because I can't rumba.

Maybe you ought to learn,

Frank.

Are you advising me as a friend

or as a doctor?

Certainly

not as a rumba dancer.

Maybe I'll get owen

to teach me.

It's a little stuffy in here.

I think I'll get some air.

Is that the paper over there?

Yeah.

I'm sorry, ruth.

Frank is his usual charming self.

I ought to apologize to owen.

I wish Laura

hadn't brought owen up here.

Oh, she's gone through

these flirtations before.

They're harmless.

Come on, dear.

Let's throw some darts.

Aaaahh!

None of that.

Somebody screamed.

Yeah. It seemed

to come from over -

Get up... both of you.

Put 'em up.

Dr. Collins...

get over there.

There.

Frank.

Never mind him.

Up against the stairs.

Come on, you, too.

Turn around.

Bobby's -

Shh.

Okay, frisk 'em.

What is this?

Who wants to know?

Is this all of 'em?

Yeah.

Turn that thing off.

All right,

put your hands down.

You collins?

Yes. You're al Walker.

College professor, huh?

That's right.

Who are all these people?

My wife, our weekend guests,

and our help.

You a teacher, too?

I'm a businessman.

What's your line?

Writer.

Reporter?

No. I write books.

Teachers, writers, screwballs.

Your wife?

No.

Any more servants?

Never mind him.

Speak for yourself.

No.

You expecting

anyone else tonight?

No.

Just a minute, dear -

One of the neighbors

is dropping by later.

Yeah?

I could telephone him; tell him not to come.

Sure, and tip him off that something's wrong, huh?

Save those brainy ideas for your students, professor.

What if he walks into all of this?

That's his tough luck.

Listen, you -

Take it easy.

It's okay, mike.

What's on your mind, mister?

I want to know

what this is all about.

Oh, you do, huh?

You're making a getaway, Walker. We all

know that. Where do we come in?

If this is a holdup,

take what you want and get out.

When I want advice,

I ask for it.

Now, get this, all of you -

I'm waiting

for someone to pick me up.

It may take an hour,

it may take two,

But he's coming,

and until he does, I'm staying.

Now, if you're all quiet

and do like I tell you,

There won't be any trouble.

But if you get out of line,

somebody's liable to get hurt.

Mommy!

Bobby!

That's my son!

I thought you said

this was all of them!

But al, he's only a kid.

Shut up! Shut up I said! Let her go.

Oh, it's all right, Bobby.

Let's get organized.

Where can I see the lake from?

Right here.

No, no - Upstairs.

The guest room.

And the road?

Upstairs.

What room?

The nursery.

Okay, Pete,

Take these characters

on up to the guest room.

Not you, professor.

You're staying down

here with me.

Okay, mike,

put 'em in the nursery.

hello? Hello?

Ask for the time.

Hello?

What's the number?

Hello?

Good evening.

Can you tell me

the correct time, please?

Oh, hello, dr. Collins.

The right time is 8:15.

How's your family?

Fine, thank you.

Good night.

Funny, aren't you?

Very funny!

Tough, huh?

Pete, take these two dames

down to the cellar

And tie 'em up.

Too many women around here,

anyway.

Take the rest of them upstairs

and then get me some food.

Get goin', tough guy.

Man:

wpdx to cars 39, 68, and 78,

Escaped convict, al Walker

Reported on highway 62

headed for lake district.

What's wrong, officer?

Driver's license, please.

What are you doing with this?

It's hunting season.

I am professor Linder

of the university.

I live near here.

Whaddya got, bill?

Found a rifle

in this man's car, sheriff.

Why, hello, professor.

Hello, sheriff.

We're looking

for an escaped convict.

Al Walker?

Yeah. You and dr. Collins

going hunting again?

Yes.

In fact, this is his rifle.

I'm taking it to his home.

Well,

if you run across al Walker,

Shoot first

and ask questions later.

I'll do that, sheriff.

Good night.

What's the time?

8:
45.

What's eating you?

Nothing.

That's what I mean.

You haven't got the jitters

like everyone else.

I'm taking you at your word,

Walker.

My word?

You said you were waiting

for someone.

If we behaved ourselves,

nothing would happen to us.

I'm behaving myself.

Where do you want it, al?

Over there.

What's keeping larry?

Oh, quit worrying, honey. He'll be

along. It's still early.

Yeah, yeah, it's early.

I didn't expect him

much before 10 o'clock.

He had to wait till dark, you know.

Come on, eat something.

I don't want it.

You said you were hungry.

Now, you eat.

It's going to be a long night.

I'll take something

up to the boys.

What are you lookin' at?!

Haven't you ever

seen a guy eat before?!

You interest me, Walker.

Can't help thinking of you

as a case.

What do you mean a case?!

A patient.

I'm a doctor, you know -

A psychiatrist.

A psychiatrist.

We had one in the pen.

I thought you said

you were a teacher.

I'm both.

I teach psychology.

You know what I think?

Anybody that goes in for that

stuff's a little balmy himself.

One thing puzzles me, Walker.

Yeah, what?

Why didn't you lock us all up

in the cellar?

Suppose the cops come,

or somebody else.

I want you all handy so they

find everything in order.

See what I mean?

That's fine organization -

Good tactics,

excellent planning.

Mind if I do some work?

Work?

I have to review a book.

It's in the bookcase.

You stay where you are.

I'll get it.

Which one is it?

Third shelf, at the very end.

The one with the red binding.

What do you think you're doing?

My briefcase. I need my notes.

Any time you want anything,

ask for it.

I'll try not to be

too much trouble.

"One day,

Johnny went to the circus.

"It was a big 3-Ringed circus.

"And there were clowns

and acrobats and animals.

"There in the middle

of the center ring

"Was a large

floppy-Eared elephant.

It was the biggest living thing

Johnny had ever seen."

Say, mister!

It's all right, Bobby.

Come on, go to sleep now.

Good night.

What's this game like

- Checkers?

Not exactly.

It's more complicated.

It requires

a great deal of patience.

Who's this - Man of war?

It's called a knight.

It's very important

if you use it properly.

How'd you hurt your hand?

I'm sorry.

Hey, Al...

there's a car coming -

It's turning into the driveway.

Send everybody downstairs

except the kid.

Betty... get upstairs

and take care of the kid.

Right.

That must be Fred Linder,

the neighbor I told you about.

All right, over there,

all of you.

Mike, cover the kitchen,

that way.

Pete, take the dining room.

Now, look, act natural,

like nothing's happened.

I'll be watching you.

Good evening, andy.

I'm sorry to be so late.

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