DRIVER: Wasn't you expectin' somebody on the ship? BOB:(Grinning) Yes.I came down to meet the Dowager Empress of Siberia.but they tell me she's dead

He turns and walks up the street, leaving the taxi driver staring helplessly.

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SCENE 60
HOTEL SUITE - LIVING ROOM - FULL SHOT
Crawford is pacing up and down worriedly. Mrs. Jordan is apprehensive. her son, Victor, is at a table mixing a scotch and soda. He is a dissipated, spoiled young man with a pouchy face and flabby shape that shows excess of living. He is faultlessly dressed.

CRAWFORD:...I don't like the looks of the whole thing, Victor. VICTOR:(A contemptuous snort) Nonsense! If Madden wants to change his mind, that's his business. It isn't up to us to question his orders.

He samples the drink. A buzzer sounds off scene. All turn expectantly. Victor crosses quickly to door.

SCENE 61
AT DOOR - MEDIUM CLOSE
Victor opens it, revealing Chan. Victor addresses him with careless condescension.

VICTOR: Hello Charlie.

There is a flicker of dislike in Chan's eyes.

CHAN: Good morning.

He steps into the room.

SCENE 62
ROOM - MEDIUM CLOSE SHOT
Mrs. Jordan hurries forward, relieved and happy. She has a great affection for Chan. Crawford is puzzled and worried as he notes Chan is alone.

MRS. JORDAN: I'm so glad you're here safely.

Charlie idolizes Mrs. Jordan.

CHAN: Thank you so much. MRS. JORDAN: Did you have a good trip? CHAN: Always pleasant journey which ends among old friends.

Mrs. Jordan turns to Crawford.

MRS. JORDAN: Alex, you remember Charlie Chan. CRAWFORD: Yes, indeed. How do you do. CHAN:(Bowing) Mr. Crawford always honored guest at Jordan home.

SCENE 63
JORDAN - CLOSEUP

CRAWFORD: Didn't my son come with you? He was supposed to meet you at the dock.

SCENE 64
AT CHAN AND VICTOR - MEDIUM CLOSE

CHAN:(Apologetically) So sorry. Found no one waiting at bottom of gangboard, so I engage taxi and hurry to this spot. VICTOR:(Impatiently) Bob probably missed him in the crowd. (He turns to Chan) Have you got the pearls, Charlie?

Chan nods and pulls a worn old money belt from his pocket.