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of the New York police.

Any objections?

I want to send a telegram to New York.

How long will it be before

I can get an answer?

I'm sorry. But I don't think

you can get an answer

from New York before the Flyer leaves.

It usually takes close to an hour.

But this is most urgent.

Dispatcher's orders for the Flyer

in yet?

Coming in right now.

You sure this is right?

It was repeated twice.

But it can't be.

Hold up the Flyer

for the delivery of a package?

That's what it says.

Dang. Wait till Mr. Gannon

hears about this!

You may get your answer through at that.

The Flyer's being held up.

Good. Well, this message goes

to Superintendent Stroud

of the New York police.

An hour and 20 minutes late!

What kind of a train is this?

You'll pull out

when I tell you to, Mr. Gannon.

We've had our share of trouble

with the raiders

trying to cut us off from the North.

And it's likely they're

out there again tonight.

And you've got

better than 200 souls aboard.

You take my meaning, Mr. Gannon.

- You, Mr. Crowley?

- I have no alternative.

You may give the highball, Mr. Crowley,

as soon as

the package is delivered to you.

Make sure that it gets

into the stationmaster's hands

when you pull into Washington.

We still haven't heard

from the New York police.

We will.

Good to see you, Coulter.

Don't be so sure, John.

This is from Superintendent Stroud.

To Chief of Police, Philadelphia.

"John Kennedy is suspected

"of impersonating an officer

of the New York Police Department.

"of which he's no longer a member,

" He's wanted for questioning

in the death of police Lt. Tim Reilly.

"Please have Kennedy returned

to New York for the next train North.

Signed, Stroud.

Make this easy for me, will you, John?

I suppose it'll do no good

What if it were the other way around?

All right.

Too bad, John.

But you wanted it that way.

Oh.

I nearly walked off without my property.

You won't need my gun

where you're going.

Maybe I will.

Thanks.

I hate to do this, John.

But let's get it over with.

I have to be back here at dawn

to put a detail on the yard.

The Inauguration Special

is coming through Baltimore

with Mr. Lincoln aboard.

Is he all right?

He has withstood the journey

fairly well so far.

May I be of some assistance,

Mrs. Gibbons?

Thank you, Mr. Crowley.

But I think we can manage.

I'll standby just in case.

Thank you. It won't be necessary.

Steady.

Easy.

It's just a little way more, dear.

Has his berth then made up?

Of course.

Be careful on the steps.

Mr. Kennedy?

What do you want?

I have something to tell you.

It's important. Very important!

What is it, Rachel?

Sorry, John.

Talk to him at the station house

after he's been booked.

Let's go.

We're not going to walk

to headquarters, are we?

You got any better ideas

this time of night?

Here comes an empty carriage.

Come on. This will be on me.

All right, cabbie. Over here.

Take us to headquarters.

John!

John, come back!

I am looking for the division manager.

You're looking straight at him.

I believe you've been waiting for this.

For what?

Please sign here.

Hallelujah!!

Here. Take care of it. Good care of it.

All clear, Mr. Crowley.

Board!!!

Did you see a man go by here

no hat or coat?

Nope.

The name is Kennedy. John Kennedy.

Lt. Coulter, Philadelphia police.

Kennedy? Is he in trouble again?

He's wanted by the New York Police

Department for impersonating

I had him in custody.

And he got away.

Impersonating a

Mr. Crowley, I hate to disturb you.

But how many more packages

are you waiting for?

Keep your shirt on, Mr. Gannon.

I'm holding this train

until we've found Kennedy.

No!!!!

How many people are running this train?

It's not how many are

running it, Mr. Gannon.

How many are stopping it?

I'd like to help you out, Lieutenant.

But we've got our orders.

And the Flyer is leaving.

Board!!!

Then it's leaving without you,

Mr Crowley,

because I'm putting you under arrest

for obstructing the law.

Take care of him.

Oh, all right.

That's more like it.

You stay at this end.

And keep your eye open.

Post a brakeman on the rear platform.

We'll start at that end

and work forward.

What's the matter?

Your friend Sgt. Kennedy is loose again.

My men and I will help you search.

Come on.

Sergeant!

Oh, sergeant!

Sergeant!

Sorry, Lieutenant. We couldn't find him.

We will.

He can't have gone far.

Mr. Gannon.

BOARD!!!!

All aboard!!!!

I'm still not satisfied

he isn't aboard that train.

You keep watch for him

here at the station.

I'll ride along

as far as Derby Junction.

Right.

Scared ya, didn't I?

I said you'd come back.

But Mommy said you wouldn't.

I'm pretty smart for my age.

Shh! Quiet!

What are you doing?

I'm playing a game with the conductor.

Can I play too?

You take every berth on this side.

I'll take this side.

Sorry to disturb you, ma'am.

Uh, you take that side.

- And I'll take the side.

- Yes, sir.

We're looking for a man.

What is going on around here?

Excuse me.

Sorry to disturb you, madame.

I think they're all right.

We'll be pulling into Derby Junction

in 15 or 20 minutes now, Lieutenant.

You'll have to drop off there.

Or go into Wilmington.

I'll get off at Darby.

Officer Seven. You don't suppose Kennedy

will be back in his own berth, do you?

Well, he's got enough brass

to try anything.

Hello, sonny. We're looking for

a man with dark hair and a gray suit.

No overcoat. And no hat.

Have you seen him?

What will you give me if I tell you?

Here you are, sonny.

Winfield!

We're looking for a man named Kennedy.

The berth was going to waste.

You said the young man

wasn't coming back.

I hope you don't mind

my putting Winfield.

At least at night.

All right.

But, Mommy!

Go to sleep, Winfield.

But, Mommy!

Not another word out of you!

All right.

No one's seen him in Car 47, sir.

Is there anything more

my men and I can do?

I don't think we missed anybody.

What do I do with this?

What is it?

The package they put on in Philadelphia.

"E.J. Ward, Willard Hotel."

"Care of station master, Washington DC."

Heard of him?

No. Must be

a mighty big potato to hold up

the Washington Flyer for

an hour and a half.

Lock it up in the baggage car.

Excuse me, please.

Looks like he got away, Lieutenant.

Yes. I guess he gave us

the slip in Philadelphia.

- Good night.

- Good night.

Good luck.

Mr. Gannon.

We must be hitting 70!

Seventy is fine, Mr. Crowley.

We might make enough time.

It's my business too.

Have you read orders to slow down?

Your business is to keep your shoes

under your post, Mr. Crowley.

You tend to your end.

And I'll tend to mine.

You'll find the water over there.

Mr. Kennedy.

What is it you wanted to tell me?

You had something to tell me, Rachel.

What is it?

About Mr. Lincoln.

Are you sure they want to shoot him?

The shooting? Yes.

Mr. Lance wouldn't do

anything like that.

There are 20 men coming into Baltimore

from 20 states to do the job.

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