The Whisperer 51-07-29 (05) Policeman in Danger

Summary

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Overview

In the thrilling episode titled "Policeman in Danger," listeners are plunged into the shadowy world of Philip Galt, a brilliant attorney leading a double life as The Whisperer. Tasked with dismantling a formidable crime syndicate from within, Philip must navigate perilous alliances and deceptive schemes to protect those he cares about. This episode masterfully combines suspense, strategic deception, and intense character interactions, making it a standout installment in the Whisperer series.

Main Characters

• Philip Galt / The Whisperer: A dual-identity protagonist who, as The Whisperer, infiltrates the syndicate to undermine it while maintaining his façade as an aggressive attorney.
• Lieutenant Charles Danvers: A dedicated homicide lieutenant in the Central City Police Department, unknowingly entangled in Philip's covert operations.
• Ellen Norris: Philip's confidante and Dr. Benjamin Lee's employee, privy to Philip's secret identity and pivotal in thwarting the syndicate's plans.
• Neely: A cunning and lethal assassin employed by the syndicate to eliminate threats, including Lieutenant Denver.
• Narrator: Provides essential backstory and transitions, enhancing the storytelling experience.

Plot Summary

Initiating the Conflict

The episode kicks off with a brief advertisement for McDonald's new meal deal, quickly transitioning into the suspenseful narrative. At [02:29], the narrator sets the stage:

"The Whisper is based upon stories and characters created by Stetson Humphrey... Carlton Young is starred as the Whisperer... The Whisperer was written by Jonathan Twice produced and directed by Bill Karn..."

This introduction underscores the intricate world Philip inhabits—a realm where his actions as The Whisperer directly impact his life as Philip Galt.

A Devious Plan Unfolds

Philip (The Whisperer) contacts Lieutenant Charles Danvers at [00:43] with ominous instructions:

"You will shoot to kill." ([01:03])

Lieutenant Danvers, unaware of Philip's double life, contemplates the dangerous proposition. By [02:46], Philip reveals the intended target: Lieutenant Denver.

Strategic Deception

Ellen Norris intervenes, urging Danvers to protect Denver. Their conversation highlights the precarious balance between duty and personal loyalty:

"Phil, why don't you just call Denver's and warn him?" ([03:06])

Despite initial hesitations, Danvers and Ellen devise a plan to invite Denver to dinner, aiming to keep him safe from the syndicate's assassin, Neely.

Dinner with Danger

During dinner preparations, Lieutenant Danvers showcases his distrust and strategic thinking:

"Notice anything new and different in the car here?" ([05:28])

Ellen scrutinizes their vehicle, uncovering surveillance devices that Danvers affirms were intentional for future use. This moment emphasizes the constant vigilance required to outmaneuver the syndicate.

At the restaurant, tension mounts as Danvers and Ellen interact with Neely, who is covertly the assassin targeting Denver. Their dialogue is laced with subtext and thinly veiled threats:

Neely: "Well, Philip Galt. You're sure a persistent guy, aren't you?" ([10:48])

Danvers: "My suspicious nature is an occupational disease with the police." ([11:00])

The Chase Intensifies

As the episode progresses, Neely's pursuit of Denver leads to high-stakes chases and near-misses. The tension peaks when Danvers takes a risky maneuver to force Denver's car off the road, risking his and Ellen's safety in the process:

"I'm gonna force him off the road. Now get down." ([17:35])

This desperate attempt underscores the lengths to which Danvers will go to protect his colleague, inadvertently placing himself in harm's way.

Climactic Confrontation

In a nail-biting confrontation, Neely realizes Danvers' true intentions. The exchange is fraught with danger and revelation:

Neely: "I got a look at you as I drove out of the restaurant parking lot with Neely's gun in my ribs. From the look on your face, I figured you knew what was happening." ([19:05])

This dialogue not only heightens the suspense but also cements the inevitability of their confrontation.

Resolution and Aftermath

Despite the chaos, the assassination attempt ultimately fails. Neely is thwarted, and both sides suffer losses:

The Whisperer / Philip Galt: "Murder of Lieutenant Denver's failed. Both our men killed..." ([23:38])

This resolution showcases the intricate power plays within the syndicate and Philip's unwavering commitment to his mission.

Notable Quotes

• Philip Galt / The Whisperer at [01:03]:

  "You will shoot to kill."

• Ellen Norris at [03:00]:

  "Couldn't you have ignored the Syndicate and forgotten the pass on their instructions to the Kelly? Just this one."

• Philip Galt at [05:28]:

  "It’s got to be a new gadget of some kind... Keep looking."

• Lieutenant Danvers at [11:00]:

  "My suspicious nature is an occupational disease with the police."

• Neely at [19:05]:

  "I got a look at you as I drove out of the restaurant parking lot with Neely's gun in my ribs."

Conclusion

"Policeman in Danger" is a gripping episode that deftly weaves suspense, strategy, and character development. Philip Galt's dual existence as The Whisperer and his genuine concern for Lieutenant Danvers create a complex narrative ripe with tension and moral dilemmas. As alliances shift and dangers escalate, listeners are left eagerly anticipating the next installment in Philip's quest to dismantle the syndicate while safeguarding his own life.

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Transcript

[McDonald's Advertiser]

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[Ellen Norris]

Woo.

[McDonald's Advertiser]

New McValue at McDonald's. Prices of participation may vary. McDouble meal, $6. In some markets for a limited time only.

[The Whisperer / Philip Galt]

The Whisperer. The Whisperer. The Whisperer. The Whisperer. Hello, Neely?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Yeah.

[The Whisperer / Philip Galt]

Charles Denvers, Lieutenant of Homicide of Central City Police Department will leave his office at 6.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

6Pm Lt. Devers of Homicide, 6pm Check for my instructions.

[The Whisperer / Philip Galt]

You will shoot to kill.

[Narrator]

Presenting the Whisper Whisperer. Starring Carlton Young. The Whisperer, a brilliant man who, losing his voice in an accident which crushed his vocal cords, worked his way deep within the crime syndicate to help destroy it. From within to the underworld. His familiar rattling hiss is the voice of authority to be obeyed without question. Then a miracle of surgery performed by Dr. Benjamin Lee restored his natural voice, enabling him to resume his real identity. Now as Philip Gault, aggressive young attorney, he skirts the thin edge of death living his dual role. For as the Whisperer, he sets in motion the forces of the Syndicate in Central City. Then as Philip Galt uses his knowledge to fight the organized network of crime which seeks to control the fate of millions in cities and towns across the nation. Now, in the apartment of Ellen Norris, the only one besides Dr. Lee, her employer, who knows that the Whisperer is really Philip Galt, brilliant young Central City attorney, we find Phillips speaking in the voice of the Whisperer to his superiors on the Syndicate in New York.

[The Whisperer / Philip Galt]

Hello, New York. Instructions for liquidation of Lieutenant Charles Danvers given to Neely. Will report progress.

[Ellen Norris]

Not Lieutenant Denver.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

That's right, Ellen. Denver's been a thorn in the Syndicate side for a long time here in Central City.

[Ellen Norris]

Thanks to the information you've managed to get to Denver. Oh, he's such a nice guy. Phil. Couldn't you have ignored the Syndicate and forgotten to pass on their instructions to the Kelly? Just this one.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Too much of a chance, Ellen. Playing both ends against the middle. The way I am with the Syndicate all the time, I'm lucky they haven't got suspicious of me already.

[Ellen Norris]

Even if they only suspected you weren't completely on their side. Phil, why don't you just call Denver's and warn him? Tell him to be on his guard, that the Syndicate is.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

And then when he asked me how I happened to know.

[Ellen Norris]

Oh, I didn't think of that. But you're not gonna just sit by and allow him to be Murdered. Phil.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

May I use your phone again? Darling?

[Ellen Norris]

If it's for the syndicate, no.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

If it's against the syndicate.

[Ellen Norris]

In that case, dial away.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Thanks.

[Ellen Norris]

Could I, without being nosy, ask who you're calling.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Lieutenant Danvers.

[Ellen Norris]

But you said.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

I said I couldn't warn him. But I've got to do something. I can ask him to.

[The Whisperer / Philip Galt]

Shut.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Hold it.

[Neely]

Denver speaking. Homicide.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Good evening, Lieutenant. This is Phil Galt. How are you?

[Neely]

Suspicious. What's on your mind?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Dinner, Lieutenant. I'd like to invite you and your charming wife out for dinner this evening on you. On me?

[Neely]

Did I hear right?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Of course. Can't I ask you to dinner without raising your suspicions, Lieutenant? No. You're antisocial, Lieutenant.

[Neely]

Not an invitation out of the blue like this. Not after years of getting in my hair on cases and spending your time fighting my evidence in court.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Well, that's something else again. That's business. As a man, as a friend. I like you, Lieutenant. There isn't an ulterior motor within miles of me right now. I just want to. Honest, Lieutenant. How about it?

[Neely]

Well, even if I believed you, G. I couldn't. The wife and I are reading out tonight. All right. We're taking some friends to dinner.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Ah, too bad.

[Neely]

Well, maybe I'll take a rain check.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Okay. Goodbye, Lieutenant.

[Ellen Norris]

He won't come.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Gady has a date.

[Ellen Norris]

What was the idea of inviting him anyway?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Well, I figured as long as I was with him I could keep an eye peeled for this Neely, the syndicate hired killer I just spoke to. I. I guess now that's no good now. Hey, wait a minute. I know what I'll do.

[Ellen Norris]

Uh oh, five will get you ten it's going to end up by having us miss dinner altogether.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Quite the contrary. I'm going to do just what the killer's going to do.

[Ellen Norris]

Kill Denver.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

All the killer knows is the Denver's will be coming out of headquarters around six o' clock.

[Ellen Norris]

About 20 minutes from now.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

You'll probably be parked near headquarters waiting for Denver. But I don't think you'll risk shooting him there. He'll follow and wait for a better opportunity.

[Ellen Norris]

I don't suppose. As usual. You know what this, this Neely, this killer really looks like?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

No, I don't, Ellen. He's another one of these syndicate men imported to do their dirty work. And chances are he's not working alone. But with luck we ought to be able to spot him before he gets a chance to shoot Denver.

[Ellen Norris]

We hope.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

We hope. Come on. Put your face down so we can get going. I want to be partner at police headquarters when Denver's comes out.

[Ellen Norris]

As I said about dinner.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Now don't be silly. A little delay will just sharpen your appetite. Notice anything new and different in the car here?

[Ellen Norris]

It's got to be a new gadget of some kind. No. I see you've still got the wire recorder installed behind the dash. You didn't take it out as you threatened.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

I decided it might come in handy sometime again. Keep looking.

[Ellen Norris]

I don't. What's that connected to the steering pole near the dash. But that can't be a telephone, can it?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

You win the gold plated shoehorn. Care to drive for the Cadillac?

[Ellen Norris]

A telephone in a car. What good is it?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Oddly enough, for making telephone calls.

[Ellen Norris]

That's impossible. I never.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

There's a old hat. Ellen. You're way behind in your Popular Mechanics. I guess I am done by radio.

[Ellen Norris]

But why go to all the trouble to develop such a thing? Can't people drive to the nearest phone booth or something if they have to make a call?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

It's not only for making calls, Ellen. Doctors driving their rounds could be contacted in an emergency. Companies with fleets of cars or trucks could. And contact them on the road during the day or night.

[Ellen Norris]

I see. And also as a toy for gadget happy characters like you.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

That's unkind. I bet I get a lot of.

[Ellen Norris]

Use out of it by calling the telephone company to check the time of day.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Very funny. You just wait. Oh, there's the police headquarters down the block. Several cars parked across the street from it. We better stop here.

[Ellen Norris]

There's a man sitting in one of them.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Just one? Usually they work in pairs. I only know about Neely. But then the syndicate doesn't tell anybody everything. Not even me.

[Ellen Norris]

What do we do now? Go up and ask him if he's waiting to shoot Lieutenant Denver.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

We're anxious for a bullet ourselves. Otherwise, we wait and see what happens. Look. There's Denver's car parked right in the front of headquarters.

[Ellen Norris]

Wonder what restaurant the lieutenant's going to.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

I just hope he gets there in one piece. How can you think of food when a man's life is in danger?

[Ellen Norris]

Oh, it isn't me. I'm very altruistic. Always thinking of the other fellow. But my stomach has a mind of its own.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Here comes Denver's. Now out of headquarters.

[Ellen Norris]

Suppose you're wrong, Phil. Supposing he shoots now from his car?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

It's a gamble. I gotta hope he doesn't.

[Ellen Norris]

Almost to his car now. The man in the other car hasn't moved.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

That fellow Isn't Neely? Maybe Neely's hidden somewhere else, just waiting to shoot.

[Ellen Norris]

There. Denver's in his car. Nothing's happened yet. He's driving off. That was a bad moment.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

It isn't over. There goes the other car making a U turn. And following Denver's car.

[Ellen Norris]

Isn't that illegal? In the middle of the block?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Oh, that's a woman for you, worrying about irrelevancies at a time like this. The important thing is that the car following Denver's is almost certainly being driven by Neely with a gun cocked and ready.

[Ellen Norris]

What do we do now?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Follow both of them? It isn't a cinch trying to hit off a syndicate man intent on killing.

[Ellen Norris]

I've lost Lieutenant Denver's car, Phil.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Probably a couple of blocks ahead of us now. Now, I'm having no trouble keeping the green sedan Neely's driving inside.

[Ellen Norris]

You didn't get a very good look at Neely back there, did you?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

No, he had that hat pulled down. Hey, he's turning off, going into that.

[Ellen Norris]

Parking lot of the Chateau.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Frank Denver's must be meeting his wife and guests in there.

[Ellen Norris]

A restaurant and famous for their Sauer broth and potato pancakes. Yum. Do we get to follow them in?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

I think it can be arranged.

[Ellen Norris]

Oh, this isn't going to be such a bad evening after all. Here comes the head waiter, Phil. I hope he has a table. I'm famished.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Healthiest appetite in Central City. Oh, yes, please.

[Neely]

Right this way.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Would you mind? I'd rather sit on the other side.

[Neely]

Oh, of course, if you prefer machine.

[Ellen Norris]

What difference where we sit, Phil?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

He was taking us to a table six feet from Denver's party.

[Ellen Norris]

For what? Aren't we allowed to eat dinner here?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

After my inviting him out tonight? Police may have suspicious minds about coincidence. How is this table, sir? Perfect, thank you.

[Neely]

Oh, thank you, sir.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Would you care to order now, sir?

[Ellen Norris]

I would. I'll have the Sour Broughton.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Yes, miss. You, sir? Sour Broughton will be all right for me too. Fine, fine.

[Narrator]

Drink first, Ellen.

[Ellen Norris]

Uh, if I sharpen my appetite anymore, I'll eat the tablecloth.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Nothing for me either. Yes, sir. Pardon me a second, Alan.

[Ellen Norris]

Don't tell me. A telephone call.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Uh huh.

[Ellen Norris]

As the whisperer, no doubt.

[The Whisperer / Philip Galt]

Not so loud.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Be right back.

[The Whisperer / Philip Galt]

Central City reporting. Neely on job trail. Denver's restaurant. Awaiting opportunity to complete a city assignment. We'll report again later.

[Ellen Norris]

Back already?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

My other life doesn't take up much of my time.

[Ellen Norris]

See anyone that looks like he might be Neely?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Well, that dark man. No, no, I don't think so.

[Ellen Norris]

Must have come in here. We saw his car drive into the parking lot.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Yeah? Uh. Oh. Headwaiter's been speaking to Danvers. Danvers? Headed this way?

[Ellen Norris]

What for? I don't get it.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

I don't think he has anything to do with us. I don't think he's even seen us yet.

[Ellen Norris]

Maybe if we put the menus up in front of our faces.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Oh, good, Ellen, he spotted us.

[Neely]

Well, Philip Gog. You're sure a persistent guy, aren't you? Hello, Miss Norris.

[Ellen Norris]

Hi, Lieutenant Danvers.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Quite a coincidence, huh? What do you mean, persistent?

[Neely]

Well, if you invite a fellow out to dinner and he refuses, you just follow him and force him to eat in the same restaurant with you.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

My suspicious nature is an occupational disease with the police.

[Neely]

Yeah? Well, then why did you steer the head waiter away from our side of the restaurant and have him seat you over here?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Oh, you saw that, did you?

[Neely]

Uhuh.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Well, I didn't want to crowd you, Lieutenant. Didn't want you to think that I was following you.

[Neely]

Why, are you?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Of course not. But now that you're here, why don't you sit down and have a.

[Neely]

No, I can't right now. There's a phone call waiting for me.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Well, maybe later then, huh?

[Ellen Norris]

Well, he is a suspicious policeman.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Phone call for him, huh? You know, Ellen, maybe he's not suspicious enough.

[Ellen Norris]

Where are you going?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Make sure that's a genuine phone call. You haven't forgotten one of the syndicate's killers is waiting for a chance to get his sights on the Lieutenant, have you?

[Ellen Norris]

No. But why leave me here?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Your food will be along in a minute. You just sit tight. Oh, no.

[Ellen Norris]

You're liable to disappear. And I can't eat two orders of sour bottom.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Oh, no. Come along then. It's probably nothing to worry about anyway. Phone booths are over this way on the way out to the parking lot.

[Ellen Norris]

Nobody around. Phil, both phone booths are empty.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

What I was afraid of.

[Ellen Norris]

Phil. Wait.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

There goes Denver's car. Come on.

[Ellen Norris]

Come on where?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

To our car.

[Ellen Norris]

Oh, so we can call and make sure he's not walking into a trap.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

He's not walking into a trap. He's already in it. There was a man sitting next to Denver's. A man with his hat pulled low over his eyes.

[Ellen Norris]

You think he had Denver called out for the head waiter on a fake telephone call? Ellen was waiting for him with the telephone booth.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

I'm sure of it. Ellen. As the car went by me, I got a quick look inside. Neely had a gun. And if I know anything about a Syndicate triggerman. Neely knows how to use it.

[Ellen Norris]

Where's them to start?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

I don't know.

[Sasha]

Sasha hated sand. The way it stuck to things for weeks. So when Maddie shared a surf trip on Expedia Trip Planner, he hesitated. Then he added a hotel with a cliffside pool to the plan, and they both spent the week in the water. You were made to follow your whimsical. We were made to help find a place on the beach with a pool and a waterfall and a soaking tub and, of course, a great shower. Expedia made to travel.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Keep your eyes peeled. I don't even know what we can do if we do spot it. But I do know Lieutenant Danvers will be dead in a matter of minutes if we don't.

[Narrator]

You are listening to the Whisperer, the story of Philip G. Who skirts the thin edges of danger living his dual role. Philip Galt, known to the syndicate of crime only as the Whisperer, has set in motion the Syndicate's plan to kill Lt. Charles Denver of Central City. But now in his real identity as Philip Gaul's counselor at law, he is trying desperately to stop Neely, the Syndicate's hired killer, from carrying out the skillfully planned murder. The killer has forced Denver's into his own car at gunpoint. And now Phil and Ellen follow in Phil's car, desperately trying to pick up the trail so they may prevent the Lieutenant's murder.

[Ellen Norris]

How do we know they went this way?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

We don't. But it's logical to suppose Neely's forcing Denver's to drive to the outskirts of town so he can kill him in private.

[Ellen Norris]

And this is quickest the way out of town.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Right.

[Ellen Norris]

And if we're wrong? Oh, Phil, if only you hadn't passed the Syndicate's orders on to this Neely.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Character, then someone else would have, and I know.

[Ellen Norris]

And they wouldn't have tried to stop the murder from happening like we are. But if we don't find Denver's car.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

I'll never forgive myself. Phil, what is it?

[Ellen Norris]

Straight ahead at that corner, isn't it?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

It looks like Denver's car. All right. Hang on, sweetheart.

[Ellen Norris]

We're doing lights changing.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Phil, then we'll just have. We can't. Too many cars stop ahead of us. We'll have to wait.

[Ellen Norris]

Oh, Phil.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

We'll catch up, I hope.

[Ellen Norris]

If only there was some way to get the police to. Phil.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

What?

[Ellen Norris]

Your telephone. You can call the police.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Why didn't I think of that?

[Ellen Norris]

Because you're too busy berating yourself for getting Lt. Denver's is in this predicament in the first place.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Light's changing, Ellen. I gotta concentrate on my driving. You better call.

[Ellen Norris]

What do I do?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Just pick up the phone and ask the operator for police headquarters. Press down the button to talk, release it to listen. Now give the operator that number on the windshield.

[Ellen Norris]

Operator, this is JL 22469. Police headquarters, please, and hurry.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Well, I tell them exactly what's happening and where we are.

[Ellen Norris]

Hello, this is Ms. Ellen north calling from an automobile driving north on State Boulevard. Lt. Denver's life is in danger. Yes, a car. We're following Lieutenant Denver's car.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Tell him to get off the dive.

[Ellen Norris]

He's being forced to drive out of town by a man with a gun.

[Neely]

Of a safe over there for a previous day.

[Ellen Norris]

He won't shut up.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Press the button, cut him off.

[Ellen Norris]

Oh, now you listen to me. We're in a gray two door sedan, license number 4A3216. You know Lieutenant Denver's car, don't you?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Tell him we're just crossing Cedar street now. Still traveling north.

[Ellen Norris]

We're still on State Boulevard, traveling north. And we've just crossed Cedar Street. Yes, yes. Please hurry. They're putting out the message to all squad cars in this area. We ought to have help in no time.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Not too many cars in this part of town. It's only partly built up.

[Ellen Norris]

Look, Bill, we're practically out of the city already. What do we do if the police don't get here in time?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

I don't know, Ellen.

[Ellen Norris]

Darn this syndicate with its killings all the time nuts getting mixed up in it. No more street light and we're the only two cars on the road as far as I can see.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

I just hope Neely doesn't see. He'll know we're following. With that gun he could make life difficult for us.

[Ellen Norris]

Anyway, we won't lose them out here.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

They're turning off on a side road. Chances are he'll spot us for sure. Now.

[Ellen Norris]

Maybe. Maybe you won't shoot Denver when he finds out we're following. Careful, Bill. Oh, he came awful close to the edge of that canyon.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

He'll probably make Denver stop and walk off the road. Always before he shoots him. When he try to interfere, he'll just use two more bullets.

[Ellen Norris]

Bill, they're speeding up.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

They must have spotted us. He can't know we're following on purpose yet. Probably just wants to lose us. Ellen, get on that phone again. Squad cars won't know where we turned off. They'll keep going north on the Main highway and miss us completely.

[Ellen Norris]

Hello, operator.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Operator, that car of Denver's is souped up to go a lot faster than mine. I better try to hit him off while I still got a chance.

[Ellen Norris]

Darn that. Operator. Hello, operator? Operator. How can you stop them, Phil?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Force them off the road. Maybe it's a chance, but if they get away from us now. Operator, they only have one operator on the car service now. Sometimes they get tied up on long distances.

[Ellen Norris]

Fine. Operator. Operator.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

No. You're shouting into the phone. Ellen. She won't cut your line in until she's free.

[Ellen Norris]

What do I do? Just sit and wait while Denver's car gets lost?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Nothing else you can do. But I don't think they're going to lose us. Neely doesn't know Denver. And there's no reason Denver should drive to his own murder any faster than necessary.

[Ellen Norris]

We are gaining on them, Bill.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Better get down, Ellen. Down underneath the dashboard on your side there.

[Ellen Norris]

Why?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

It's safer. Try to relax so it won't jar you too much when we hit.

[Ellen Norris]

Hit what?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Denver's car. I'm gonna force him off the road. Now get down.

[Ellen Norris]

Okay. Okay. Now what?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Just relax.

[Ellen Norris]

Relax, he said.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

We're just about next to him now. Neely hasn't got any idea what's coming. Thinks we're trying to pass him. Hang on, sweetheart. Now, relax. Yeah, you. Hey, are you all right, darling?

[Ellen Norris]

I guess so. My dignity is kind of bruised. Can I get up now?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

You better stay where you are. Denver's car took a worse jostling than this one. But Neely may still be in a shooting condition. I'm going out to see what happened.

[Ellen Norris]

Be careful, Phil.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Wallets.

[Neely]

There we are. Don't make a move.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Denver, is that you?

[Neely]

Oh, God, I thought so.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Hey, what happened to the other fella?

[Neely]

Got banged around a bit when you ran into us. He's still asleep.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Pretty tight squeeze, huh?

[Neely]

It would have been a lot tighter if you hadn't come along for the ride. Guess I ought to thank you. You probably saved my life.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Don't make too much of an effort. How did you know it was me following you?

[Neely]

I got a look at you as I drove out of the restaurant parking lot with Neely's gun in my ribs. From the look on your face, I figured you knew what was happening.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Where's his gun now?

[Neely]

This is it. If he happens to come too suddenly. He won't be so dangerous with his fangs removed.

[Ellen Norris]

Phil, I'm getting awfully cramped up in here.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Huh? Oh, sorry, sweetheart. Come on out.

[Ellen Norris]

You Would have gone on chatting with Lieutenant Denver all night if I hadn't opened my mouth.

[Neely]

Well, I guess my car will still drive. I'll take that hood back to headquarters.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Right. We'll follow.

[Ellen Norris]

Here comes the car.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Maybe the police down behind the car. They're shooting at us.

[Ellen Norris]

What now? That car's pulling off the road.

[Neely]

As soon as he gets out of that car, he's gonna get a blast.

[Narrator]

I'll ask questions later.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

He won't be able to hit us as long as we stay down.

[Neely]

He got out of his car on the far side. Probably gonna try to come around the end of his car and nail us. I better teach him some menace.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

I better keep him on his side of the road. Better keep down Denver's. He's pretty impatient for a target.

[Neely]

Yeah. This looks like a standoff. Somebody hears those shots and calls headquarters. What? What blaze is that?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

My telephone.

[Neely]

You're what? Out here in the middle of nowhere? Has he gone off his trolley, Ellen?

[Ellen Norris]

He has a telephone in his car, Lieutenant.

[Neely]

Oh, where you going?

[Ellen Norris]

Go?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Trying to crawl back to my car and answer the phone. Maybe the police trying to get to us, find out where we are.

[Neely]

Wait a second. There's 10ft of open space between our cars. You'll be a perfect target for that.

[Narrator]

Guy across the road.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

I gotta chance it. I'll make like a snake, crawl on my belly. Cover me with your gun, Lieutenant. All right, but be careful.

[Ellen Norris]

Can you see the man across the road? Can you tell if he can see Phil?

[Neely]

No. He's hidden behind his car. But if he sticks his nose out to get a shot at, Phil there stuck his nose out and I missed him. I got him behind his car anyway.

[Ellen Norris]

Well, Phil got to his car safely. He's answered the phone. You tell him. Look out, you.

[Neely]

Oh, thanks, Ellen.

[Ellen Norris]

Neely, he was about to smash that rock on your head.

[Neely]

Yeah, well, Neely won't be trying to smash any more people's skulls in dead. Yeah, Well, I shot good once this evening anyway.

[Ellen Norris]

The other one's driving off, Lieutenant.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Come on in. You're a car, Lieutenant. After him.

[Ellen Norris]

He's got quite a head start.

[Neely]

Oh, we'll catch him in this. We'll do 110.

[Ellen Norris]

What was that phone call, Phil?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Police calling back. Their squad cars couldn't find us. I told them to set up a roadblock at the intersection of this road with the main highway, just in case.

[Ellen Norris]

You think they had time?

[Neely]

Well, no. Soon enough, the rate we're going, we oughta.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

There, straight ahead of him. Two squad cars across the road with their headlights blazing.

[Ellen Norris]

He won't be able to stop in time, Phil.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

He'll Turning off the road he went over.

[Neely]

That's a 300 foot drop. You think Houdini couldn't live through that?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

We. We better get down there, have a look now.

[Neely]

I have some of the boys take care of it. I'll drive you back to your car and get back to the restaurant. My wife will be wondering what happened to me.

[Ellen Norris]

Let's all get back. Our food's still waiting. Not that I have any appetite left after what happened tonight. Very thoughtful of that head waiter. Keeping our orders on the stove.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

No appetite, she says.

[Neely]

Yeah, a real persistent guy. Go. You got me to have dinner with you after all. Mm.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

But I'm sorry your wife didn't wait for us.

[Neely]

Nah, she's used to me running out on one sort of urgent business or another.

[Ellen Norris]

I hope it isn't always as urgent.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

As this one, Lieutenant. What about that man who crashed the bottom of the canyon in his car? Any identification on him?

[Neely]

No, the car was rented. U Drive place. Never saw him before we sent his fingerprints onto Washington. Yeah, probably another one of the syndicate's hired killers from out of town.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Syndicate? You think they were behind this attempt to kill you?

[Neely]

It's a logical thought. I've been getting in their hair lately.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Yes, it does sound logical.

[Neely]

Mm. Of course, you wouldn't know anything about it.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Me? How would I?

[Neely]

Well, what was it you wanted to see me about, Gawk?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Nothing. I told you. Just a friendly dinner together.

[Neely]

I see. Well, after tonight, I guess I ought to leave it your way.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Thanks. Pardon me. I'll be right back.

[Ellen Norris]

Where now?

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

Just gotta make a telephone call.

[Neely]

Look out for guys with guns waiting for you.

[Lieutenant Charles Danvers]

I will lose. And while I'm gone, keep an eye on my potato pancakes. That girl sitting next to you knows no loyalties when it comes to food.

[The Whisperer / Philip Galt]

Hello, New York. Murder of Lieutenant Denver's failed. Both our men killed. Entire police force alerted for Denver's safety. I will check for further instructions with Chicago at midnight.

[Narrator]

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