Adventures of Maisie 49-12-08 The Truck Driver

Summary

Detailed Summary of "Adventures of Maisie 49-12-08 The Truck Driver"

Introduction

In the June 23, 2025 release of Harold's Old Time Radio, the episode titled "Adventures of Maisie 49-12-08 The Truck Driver" transports listeners to the vibrant Golden Age of Radio. Starring Ann Southern as the charismatic Maisie Revere, this episode weaves a tale of ambition, deception, and unexpected heroism against the backdrop of post-war America.

Plot Overview

Maisie's Quest for Employment

The story begins with Maisie Revere, a spirited singer from Brooklyn, portrayed as a resilient and resourceful woman navigating the challenging job market. As Maisie explains at [01:25], she is "between engagements," highlighting her precarious position in the entertainment industry. Determined to make ends meet, she tours agent offices seeking offers but finds few suitable opportunities.

Encounter at the War Surplus Company

Desperate for work, Maisie stumbles upon a war surplus company advertising "Help Wanted." Despite her initial reservations about taking a job outside her field, her hunger for employment is palpable when she states at [02:03], "I had to eat. And I wasn't one of them choosy Jan Choosies." At the personnel window, she meets Charlie Pilsudsky, a representative who is initially dismissive of her prospects, especially when she expresses interest in more traditionally female roles.

Persuading Charlie to Let Her Drive

Undeterred by the company's limited job openings, Maisie leverages her wartime experience, revealing at [02:52], "I'm war surplus," and further asserting her capability by sharing her history of driving ambulances under bombardment across Europe and Africa. Despite Charlie's skepticism about a woman truck driver, Maisie's determination shines through as she convinces Charlie to let her take over a crucial truck run. Charlie's anxiety is evident at [04:06], "But the money. I'm afraid to tell them," underscoring the pressure he faces to maintain his position.

The Truck Run and Police Interruption

As Maisie embarks on her first truck run, tensions escalate when a police officer interrupts their plan. At [08:18], Charlie whispers, "A cop," signaling the imminent threat. During the interaction, Maisie cleverly invents a backstory about waiting for her boyfriend and a supposed imminent marriage to distract the officer. Her quick wit is showcased when she declares at [09:13], "I'm going with him. We're getting married."

Reveal of Gang Affiliation

The plot takes a dramatic turn as Charlie's true affiliations come to light. Under the guise of assisting Maisie, he introduces her to the notorious Blackie Leonard gang. At [17:14], Charlie attempts to convince Maisie of their plans, but her instincts lead her to suspect foul play. The tension culminates when gang members Blackie and Petty arrive, revealing their intent to sabotage the operation.

Attempted Escape and Capture

As the situation spirals, Maisie and Charlie attempt to salvage their predicament by improvising with a stolen wireless set to send an SOS. Maisie's ingenuity is highlighted when she remarks at [20:25], "But I think I just got a new permanent," as she works to connect the device. However, the gang's plans are thwarted when the police arrive, leading to a swift confrontation. In a climactic moment, Maisie's quick thinking saves the day as she manages to alert the authorities, resulting in the gang's capture.

Maisie's Reflection and Independence

In the aftermath, Maisie reflects on her experiences with characteristic optimism. At [26:12], she muses, "Worry is like rocking in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it don't get you no, player," emphasizing her resilient spirit. With newfound independence and a sense of accomplishment, Maisie looks forward to her next adventure, undeterred by the challenges she has overcome.

Key Character Developments

• Maisie Revere: Portrayed as a tenacious and intelligent woman, Maisie defies societal expectations by stepping into the male-dominated role of a truck driver. Her ability to adapt and think on her feet underscores her as a strong, independent protagonist.

• Charlie Pilsudsky: Initially presented as a beleaguered employee, Charlie's true allegiance to the Blackie Leonard gang reveals a more complex and morally ambiguous character. His interactions with Maisie oscillate between camaraderie and criminal intent.

• Blackie Leonard and the Gang: Serving as antagonists, Blackie and his cohort embody the post-war criminal underworld, adding tension and stakes to the narrative.

Notable Quotes

1. Maisie Revere at [01:25]:

   "Yeah, I'm war surplus."

   Maisie's assertion of her wartime experience establishes her credibility and determination.

2. Charlie Pilsudsky at [04:06]:

   "I mean, my wife's gonna have the baby and I can't afford to lose it."

   Charlie's personal pressure reveals his vulnerability and the stakes involved in maintaining his job.

3. Maisie Revere at [09:42]:

   "I'm running away from home."

   This line underscores Maisie's independence and desire for self-determination.

4. Maisie Revere at [26:12]:

   "Worry is like rocking in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it don't get you no, player."

   Her philosophical outlook highlights her resilient and carefree nature.

Conclusion

"Adventures of Maisie 49-12-08 The Truck Driver" masterfully blends humor, suspense, and character depth to deliver an engaging narrative that captures the essence of the Golden Age of Radio. Through Maisie's spirited journey, listeners are treated to a story of perseverance, cleverness, and unexpected triumphs. Ann Southern's portrayal of Maisie, combined with the dynamic interactions with Charlie and the gang, ensures that this episode remains a memorable installment in the Adventures of Maisie series.

Transcript

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Hiya, babesy. Have fun with. Ouch.

[Maisie Revere]

Does that answer your question, buddy?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

The Adventures of Maisie, starring Ann Southern. You all remember Metro, golden, famous Maisie picture. In just a moment, you'll hear Maisie in radio starring the same glamorous star you all went to see and loved on the screen. And Southern. But first your announcer. And now here's Ann Southern as Maisie.

[Maisie Revere]

Yep, I'm like the man said, Maisie Bevere from Brooklyn. By profession, I'm a Shantuzzi. That's French for singer, you know. Right now I'm between engagements. That's an expression in show business. That means if something don't happen real soon, I'll starve to death. Well, this morning I was making the rounds of agents offices and I got a couple of offers. One of them was even for a job. And then I chanced on a big war surplus company with a sign out help Wanted. And in as much as a job is a job, I opened the door and I walked up to the man at the personnel window. I had to eat. And I wasn't one of them choosy Jan Choosies.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Yes, miss, what can I do for you?

[Maisie Revere]

I'll take it.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Take what?

[Maisie Revere]

The job. How much does it pay?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, you mean our sign in the window?

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah, of course. I really don't expect it to be in my line. I'm a singer, you know.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Well, I'm sorry, miss, we're not putting on any singers this week. But we are short of help. What kind of other work do you think you can do? Yes, I mean, what do you have experience at?

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, well, what's open?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Well, we can use a typist, comptometrist, sonographer, bookkeeper, billing clerk, lithograph operator. Well, keep going.

[Maisie Revere]

I'll tell you when you come to it.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Am I getting warm?

[Maisie Revere]

Not even close yet. But there must be something.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Look, miss, all we take care of here is war surplus.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, then you ought to take care of me. I'm war surplus.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

You are?

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah. I used to be a wack.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Well, I'm sorry, Sergeant, but I'm afraid there's really nothing that we can.

[Maisie Revere]

Gee, I drove an ambulance in trucks. Say, maybe you can use a truck driver.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

A truck driver? But you're a woman.

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah, but women have stomachs, too. Or haven't you been down at the beach lately?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

But.

[Maisie Revere]

And during the war, I drove trucks all over Europe and Africa during bombardments, too.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

But, miss, this isn't Africa. This is Los Angeles.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, that's all right. I'm used to danger.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

I'm sorry, but it's impossible. Women. Truck drivers. It just isn't being done.

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah, sure. Of course, during the war, women drove taxis, ambulances, trucks. But now that it's all over. You're right. It can't be done. Well, so long, chum. Sorry I took up your time.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, gee, why don't you look where you're going?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, I'm very sorry, miss. Here, let me help you up.

[Maisie Revere]

Gee.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, look, your elbow. It's all scraped.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, that's all right. I got too much skin anyway.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, gosh. Maybe you're killed. I mean, hurt. I mean, maybe you better sit down, maybe.

[Maisie Revere]

Now, calm down, fella. You're all excited.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh. Oh, I, I, I can't help it. You see, I'm gonna have a baby.

[Maisie Revere]

You are? Well, then maybe you'd better sit down.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, thanks. Oh, I mean, my wife's gonna have. Oh, I mean, it could be tonight. The baby, I mean. You know how it is.

[Maisie Revere]

Well, no, I'm single. Oh.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

That's why I've got to be there to take her to the hospital. My wife. It's my first, you know.

[Maisie Revere]

Your first wife?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

No, baby.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

It costs a lot of money, and I can't afford to lose it.

[Maisie Revere]

The baby?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

No, my job. I drive a truck, you know.

[Maisie Revere]

Didn't know.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, yeah, yeah. For this company, I work nights. That's when they're always delivered, aren't they? Trucks, no, babies.

[Maisie Revere]

Ah. I should have known.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Yeah. Gosh, I. I shouldn't tonight. I shouldn't, because I got a feeling that it's gonna happen. But the money. I'm afraid to tell them. But I. I must, mustn't I?

[Maisie Revere]

Huh?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Don't you think?

[Maisie Revere]

Well, look, you'd better start from the beginning. I. I think maybe I missed something.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

You? Oh. Oh. Oh, yeah, yeah. I. I'm Charlie. Please.

[Maisie Revere]

How do you do? I'm Maisie Revere.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh. How do you do?

[Maisie Revere]

Well, not very well. I try to get a job here driving a truck. You?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, you drive a truck? But you're a woman.

[Maisie Revere]

I know it and you know it. But does the truck? Look, I drove practically everything on wheels all over Europe.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Gosh. Say, maybe.

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

No, it's crazy.

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah, crazy.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

But on the other hand.

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah? On the other hand, it won't work.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

No, it won't work, but I just gotta take the chance. Maisie, will you do it?

[Maisie Revere]

Sure. Do what?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Take over tonight's run to Frisco. Oh, the dough ain't much.

[Maisie Revere]

My stomach don't hold Much?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, it'll be a big favor, Maisie. I begged off two runs this week already. And if I tell a boss I can't make it tonight again because my wife's time is getting too close and I ought to be with her. Just in case they'd fire you, huh? Yeah, and jobs ain't easy to get.

[Maisie Revere]

So I've heard. Okay, Charlie. I'll get your truck to Frisco. You'll still have your job, your wife can have the baby and.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, you're not backing out, are you, Maisie?

[Maisie Revere]

No. But how am I going to get the truck past the checker tonight? He'll notice I'm a woman. I got it. I'll wear a sweater.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

A sweater?

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, yeah, I see what you mean.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Don't you worry about that, Maisie. You just be at the loading platform at 11:30 tonight.

[Maisie Revere]

But the checker.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, Bill Hendricks is a friend of mine. He'll keep his eyes and mouth closed. I'll have the truck always loaded and ready for you to take off in a hurry.

[Maisie Revere]

Good. I'll be there on time, Charlie. And I'll get that truck through Fisbo for you. Right on time.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh, only one thing.

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

You're a woman. And if a cop should stop you driving a truck without a license, how will you get out of it?

[Maisie Revere]

Don't you worry about that, Charlie. Like you say, I'm a woman.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Take it easy loading that loot on the truck, Lefty. And keep it quiet. What you're so jumpy about, Pete.

[Maisie Revere]

I took care.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

We won't be this dude. Come on, come on. Let's get the rest of this stuff in the truck. I promise, Shirley. I'd be back in time to give her another lesson on picking locks. She's ambitious, that girl of mine. My mortal's the same. Wants me to let her do one of these warehouse jobs. But I keep telling her the boss won't go for it. Yeah, my Shirley's the same about that. But I keep telling her to stay home, read the comic books. You know, he improve her mind. Yeah, education's a wonderful thing. Yeah. Come on, now, stop moaning about your girl. Let's get this load loaded. Keep your shade on, will you? We ain't do it to rent this bus until 12:30. Yeah, but it's 20 miles to the turnpike road, and Blackie don't like to be kept waiting. Casey, it ain't gonna be much room for any more stuff in here. Charlie loaded it pretty full. Charlie? Who's Charlie? Charlie Pilsudsky the guy with drives us here, love. I seen his name on a license when I checked the gas gauge. Duck.

[Maisie Revere]

Lefty.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

What's up? Quick, under the truck. With me.

[Maisie Revere]

A cop.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Where? Out there on the street corner under the light. Quick. Quick, under here. I kind of thought this was working out too good to last. Now we ain't gonna be able to meet Blackie on sketches. Quiet, quiet. We'll have to lay here to let you. And where do you think you're going, miss?

[Maisie Revere]

Oh. Oh, good evening, officer. It's a nice night, ain't it?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Answer the questions.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, sure it is a nice night.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Mean, where are you going?

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, well, I am. I have to wait for my boyfriend in that truck. He. He is. He.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

And what's so funny?

[Maisie Revere]

He. Well, he ain't there yet. You see, he's driving all the way to Frisco and I'm bringing him a change of clothes.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

It's in that suitcase.

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah, he's a very snappy dresser, you know.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

He must be. There's a bit of lace sticking out of there.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, well, that's mine. You see, I'm going with him. We're getting married. So long, officer.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Well, it ain't safe for a girl to be waiting around in a dark alley all by herself. I'll just keep you company till he gets here.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, well, that won't be necessary, officer. I'll. I'll drive by his house and pick him up. Oh.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, you drive a truck?

[Maisie Revere]

Why is everybody so amazed?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Well, do you have a license?

[Maisie Revere]

Well, sure I have, officer. You can't get married without one.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

I mean, do you have a license to drive a truck?

[Maisie Revere]

No, but, gosh, Charlie and me, we just gotta get married. You see, I'm running away from home.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Sorry, miss, but you got to have a license to drive a truck. We still have laws in this city.

[Maisie Revere]

Well, you see, my father don't want me to marry him because he's an Irishman.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, I see. And what's wrong with Irishman?

[Maisie Revere]

Nothing. But my father.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Come along, young lady. I'm going to see that you get in that truck and pick up your fellow. Yeah, your old man sure has a nerve, trying to prevent you from finding true happiness with the son of old Aaron.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, thank you, officer.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

He's come along now. Can't keep the groom waiting. Oh, you lucky girl. The cop, he's coming up to the truck and he's got a thing with him. Yep, yep. Put down the run. They're getting too close for comfort. I got quiet. Quiet and Keep down under here. But she's getting in her truck. Hey, suppose she drives it off? We'll be caught here with a dope. Whoever heard of a dame driving a truck? You stupid.

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Hey, you know, for a minute there, I was worried.

[Maisie Revere]

Well, goodbye, officer, and thanks.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, forget it, miss. Just save me a piece of the wedding cake.

[Maisie Revere]

I will, officer, just as soon as we're Mr. And Mrs. Charles Pilsudsky.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Pilsudski? I thought you said your boyfriend was Irish.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, did I say Pilsudsky? I meant old Pilsudski.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, Pilsudski. But that. He's an Irishman.

[Maisie Revere]

Goodbye, officer. Come back here. Come back here.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Petey. Don't look now, but some dames can drive trucks.

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Come on, we gotta run for you. Get your hands up. Get him up there. Now, wait just a minute. You're making a mistake, officer. If I am, I'll hate myself in the morning. Well, well, well, look who it is. It's Lefty and Petty. Boy, are you still specializing in robbing warehouses? Look, officer, we. Then do nothing. Well, don't worry me, boys. From now on, you'll be doing plenty. About 10 years. And so will little Goldilocks. Goldilocks? The cute little trick that's working with you. Yes, she won't get very far with that stolen truck. The Adventures of Maisie, starring Ann Southern, will continue in just a moment.

[Maisie Revere]

Sam.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

And now back to Maisie.

[Maisie Revere]

Some Enchanted Evening. Hmm. Some enchanted evening. I'll say.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Hi.

[Maisie Revere]

Fellow. Looking for a lip? I sure am, mister. You're a girl. Oh, and a pretty wet girl. Is that. Yeah. When the Chamber of Commerce said, come to California and soak up the sunshine, they weren't kidding. Hop in. Don't mind if I do. Whew. There. Sure feels good to sit down again. My feet. Sure. Thank you for this, Mac. Don't let the mustache fool you, honey. It's just grease. The name's Maisie. Maisie Revere. Oh, I'm Helen o' Rourke. All right. Yes. Say, you're Irish. Well, what's so funny about being Irish? Well, don't get your shillelian uproar, honey. I was just thinking of a fancy I pulled on a cop. A cop? Yeah. Well, forget it, honey. You walking back from a little session of. Come on, baby, be reasonable. No, I'm hitchhiking to Portland for a job. At 11:30 at night? In the rain? Well, it isn't easy to make an honest dollar, you know. Yeah, I've heard the rumor. Vista's where I'm unloading this heat. I can take you that far. Oh, thanks. I was supposed to start work since I get to Portland. Oh, well, what at, honey Waitress? There's stuff like that there. No, you are now looking at Helen o' Rourke, girl lumberjack. Lumberjack? But that ain't woman's work. Well, driving a truck isn't exactly feminine. Touche, honey. I'm just chauffeuring this dinosaur on wheels because a buck is a buck, like the saying goes. Well, I know there can't be a fortune in driving a truck. That all depends on what you consider a fortune, honey. Well, let's have some radio.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

We interrupt this program to bring you a late news flash. Attention, local police. Be on the lookout for a 10 ton truck believed to be headed north on the San Francisco.

[Maisie Revere]

See, we're on the coast route, Maisie, aren't we? Yeah, but I ain't stopping to look for no trucks. When you seen one, you seen them all.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

The truck, loaded with army surplus material, was stolen earlier this evening from the warehouse of the Acme War Surplus Company.

[Maisie Revere]

Say, Maisie, isn't this an Acme truck? Yeah, one of them. But Acme's a big outfit. What's losing one truck to them?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

The driver of the stolen truck may be armed, so proceed with caution. She is reputed to be a member of the notorious Blackie Leonard gang.

[Maisie Revere]

She? Well, who ever heard of a woman truck driver? She.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

She is described as being about 5ft 2.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, don't look at me like that, honey. I'm only five. One and three quarters.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

She's a glamorous blonde.

[Maisie Revere]

Maisie, you're. Oh, that's silly. Who can be glamorous wearing faded blue overalls?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

When last seen, she was wearing faded blue overall.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, well, how could that cop tell it was so dark. Oh, let me. But, honey.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

All motorists are requested to report to the police immediately. If you've seen this stolen truck and this desperate gun mall.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, jeepers. They'll give me 20 years in jail.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

That is all.

[Maisie Revere]

That's enough.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, dear.

[Maisie Revere]

What are you stopping here for? You're not gonna kiss shoot me? Oh, of course not, Helen, honey. I'm no murderer. I'm no nothing. Let's get away from this heat. All I ask is that you stick by me to the end. Look, a man just pulled up in front of us getting out.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, he has a gun in his hand.

[Maisie Revere]

And this is the end.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Good work, baby. You got that rendezvous here right on schedule.

[Maisie Revere]

Rendezvous?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, oh, oh, the tough part's all over. You don't have to be nervous no more. Surely, surely there. This is Lefty's goyle Shirley, ain't it?

[Maisie Revere]

Mortal yoice, I mean. Yes. Pipe down, Shoyo. You don't want Pete to think his girl has gone chipping.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Pete's girl? I thought you was Lefty's coil.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, yeah. Well, we keep changing fellows back and forth, don't we, Shoyo? Yeah, we like variety.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Ah, well, then maybe we could be more than just associates in our warehouse. Robin Enterprises. You know, there ain't nobody that's got a better appreciation of feminine putritude than Blackie Leonard.

[Maisie Revere]

Blackie Leonard?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, no, sure, sure. Say, used to a Pete and Lefty's mouths, ain't you?

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, certainly. I mean, certainly, Moyo. Just scream like that. Cause, well, you know how them Bobby Sock is. Scream for Sinatra.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

You sort of goes for me, huh?

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah, Blackie, but I saw your voice. But, but you heard me, mortal. Blackie's mine. And if I catch a beat in my time with him, I'll shoot you so full of holes you look like a new Buick.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Now, ladies, ladies, don't fight over me, please. Till later. You know, we gotta get destructed a hideout before the cops spot it. And then, baby, when we settle down nice and cozy like you and me, you know.

[Maisie Revere]

No, but I got a pretty good idea. But the peat and Lefty.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, you don't have to worry about them goons for about 10 years. The cops picked them up at a warehouse.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, but.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

But how did you know how they got caught? I got connections at headquarters.

[Maisie Revere]

Well, no, she meant about her. The truck. Didn't you, Moidle? You're Moidle. I'm surely.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

What was that?

[Maisie Revere]

I said I'm surely glad we got away with the truck after the boys was nabbed.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, yeah. I'll be back in a sec, doll. I gotta tell the boys to follow us down.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, what do we do now, Charlie, Maisie, whatever your name is. You just gotta trust me, Moidle. I mean Helen. And play along till I can think of a way out of this mess. How are we gonna get out? I don't know. I never been in a horrible spot like this. I'm counting on one thing to get us out. What's that? Beginner's luck. Here he comes now.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Okay, chicks, we're all set. Move over, babe. Okay, you can get going now.

[Maisie Revere]

Get going?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Yeah, start a hideout. The boys will follow us.

[Maisie Revere]

The hideout. Hideout?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Well, Lefty told you where it is, of course.

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah, sure, he told us. But.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

But, ah, now I know.

[Maisie Revere]

You do?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Yeah, after the long haul. You're tired, huh?

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, yeah, tired. Yeah, tired.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Okay, shove over. I'll take a wheel.

[Maisie Revere]

Sure. There. I'm really exhausted.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Yeah, sure, I know. It's a long halt that I hide on. You know, I'll bet when you get there, you'll be almost dead.

[Maisie Revere]

Well, as long as it's just almost, mister. As long as it's just almost.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Well, this is it, Shoil.

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah, I heard a lot about it, Blackie. So this here's your little gray bulletproof home in the West. This joint does need a woman's touch, Blackie. The wall decorations sort of clash, don't they, Charles? Yeah, it's a little out of date, too. They ain't using machine guns and rifles in French Provincial anymore. Yeah, Gives the joint sort of cold look. Very cold. And I. And I don't think much of the painter. What did the decor here? He slapped some brown paint in the wallpaper.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, that ain't brown paint, Babe. I Just dried blood.

[Maisie Revere]

Blood?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Well, while the boys are unloading the truck, how's about you two fellows going into the kitchen and cooking up some grub, huh?

[Maisie Revere]

Cooking? But I can't.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Now, don't give me that, babe. Lefty tells me you make hotcakes just like his mother used to make.

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah, but you don't know what a lousy cook his mother was.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

You'll find all the stuff you need in the kitchen. Of course. Ain't much room to move around. I gotta like couple of them Navy wireless sets in there in the kitchen. Didn't have enough room in the garage for all this swag we swiped.

[Maisie Revere]

Wireless sets, huh? Come on, Moida, let's scrub up some grub. Maisie, you got a gleam in your eye. What's cooking in here besides food? A way out. Here, help me unwind the wire. This wireless set. But we can't send messages on that. It's not connected. Well, if I work fast, it will be. You just keep an eye on the door and keep. Keep your fingers crossed. Here's where little Maisy's training in whack communications pays off. Gee, were you a whack? Yeah. And if I can't get this thing working real fast, I have a sneaking suspicion that both our children will grow up to be orphans. Gosh, Maisie, what if this doesn't work? What if nobody hears our sos? Oh, please, Helen, don't talk. Just worry. If Blackie ever decides to come in here to see how our cooking is coming along, we'll be part of the wallpaper, too.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Hey, and how about the grub?

[Maisie Revere]

It won't be long now. Blackie. Yeah? We're. We're flapping them flapjacks.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

You mean they ain't ready to eat yet?

[Maisie Revere]

They ain't come down from the ceiling yet.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Well, hurry up, will you? Some star.

[Maisie Revere]

Sure, sure. Oh, dear. You contacted anybody yet? Maisy? Huh?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Please?

[Maisie Revere]

Well, I can't tell that, honey. All I can do on this thing is stand. I can't receive.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

How's about it, chef?

[Maisie Revere]

Just a couple of minutes more. We're. We're also fixing some soup.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Yeah, but you've been at it a half hour already.

[Maisie Revere]

I know, but this is turtle soup. And you know how slow turtles are.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

I'm gonna give you just five minutes more, see? Just five minutes.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, God.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, hello, Jake. You and the boys finish unloading the truck yet? Yeah, boys, we. Hey, where's the skate and the kitchen? Jake, guess what they're cooking. A goose. A goose? Your goose. Here, read this. Now, what is this, anyway? A little message I picked up whilst checking one of them wireless receiving sets we swiped from the warehouse. It sort of interesting. Let me see that. Kind of thought things were some kosher. You and the boys got the trucks loaded, Jake. We'll be pulling out of here as soon as I take care of some unfinished business. Check, chief. All right, come, ladies. Ready or not.

[Maisie Revere]

No, no, don't, Blackie. We're coming out with the ground. Yeah, we're all finished.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Yes, sure are, ladies. You sure are.

[Maisie Revere]

Here's the flapstacks, Blackie. The soup should be ready soon. I'll go back in the kitchen and wash. I'll go with you, Shoyo. I just love watching Suit.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

No, no, no, no, no, Please, ladies, sit down. Sit down. I don't like to eat alone, but I'm not hungry.

[Maisie Revere]

And I'm on a diet.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Sit down.

[Maisie Revere]

Amazing. Got a gum? Good, good.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Blackie don't like little girls sending messages for help on the way. Wireless a gun.

[Maisie Revere]

All he knows about, she. She painted. Imagine her being scared. Yeah.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Now, why would you like it, babe? And a head at a back.

[Maisie Revere]

In the back. I think I just got a new permanent.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Okay, chick, Anything you'd like to say before I let you have it?

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah, Blackie, can I say just one word?

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Sure, go ahead.

[Maisie Revere]

Help.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Okay, Blackie, drop it. The cops. Like we got here. Sort of in the nick of time, miss. One second later, you would have been a dead cookie.

[Maisie Revere]

Yeah.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

Oh, nothing to worry about now, miss. We got all the others.

[Maisie Revere]

Oh, I didn't scream because of that.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

No, no.

[Maisie Revere]

My soup. It's burning.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

In just a moment, we shall return to the Adventures of Maisie.

[Maisie Revere]

Ram.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

And now, once again, here's Maisie.

[Maisie Revere]

Well, that little caper is over with, and I'm still alive and kicking. And Blackie and the mob, they found out you can't sell government property and get away with it. That is, of course, unless you belong to the government. Yes, sir, the only thing that pays less than crime is television. Well, here I am in San Francisco with 18 cents in my kit. I'll get that dough from Charlie Till suds till I get back to Los Angeles. Am I hungry? Guess I'll look around for a nice clean restaurant and blow the bankroll. Am I worried about tomorrow? Not little Maisie. The way I figure, worry is like rocking in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it don't get you no, player.

[Charlie Pilsudsky]

You have just heard the Adventures of Maisie, starring Ann Southern. Maisie is presented by arrangement with Metro Goldwyn Mayer, producers of east side west side starring Barbara Stanwyck, James Mason, Dan Heflin and Ava Gardner. Maisie was written by Arthur Phillips. Original music was composed and conducted by Harry Zimmerman. Supporting cast included Bill Conrad, Sydney Miller, Mary Jane Croft, Harry Bartel, Herb Vigren, Ed max and Howard McNear. Jack McCoy speaking. Ra.