VICTOR:(Fuming with impatience) Well.isn't that reason enough? You're trying to build up a lot of danger out of nothing

Crawford turns on him coldly.

CRAWFORD:(Tersely) Madden stated in my office that he wouldn't carry the necklace...too much chance of robbery. Why didn't he ask us to deliver it in Chicago? MRS. JORDAN: They're right, Victor.(Turning to Crawford) But if he wants it delivered there, we'll have to oblige him, Alex. I can't risk losing the sale.

Crawford nods thoughtful agreement. Mrs. Jordan turns and looks at Chan.

SCENE 77
AT MRS. JORDAN AND CHAN - CLOSE SHOT

MRS. JORDAN: Charlie...I've asked so much of you already, but will you do one more great favor and take this to the desert?

Chan nods and smiles.

CHAN: When proper person is encountered, pearls will be delivered. MRS. JORDAN:(Quietly) I'm very grateful. CHAN: Humble servant can never repay many kindnesses.

Mrs. Jordan smiles her gratitude.

SCENE 78
AT GROUP - MEDIUM SHOT
Chan continues to Bob.

CHAN:(Thoughtfully) Many facts stated here suggest possibility of unknown danger in delivering pearls. Beg to request your valuable help in present matter. BOB:(Promptly) Certainly. I'd be glad to.

SCENE 79
CHAN - CLOSEUP

CHAN:(Nodding) Thank you so much.(He smiles) Blind man feels ahead with cane before proceeding.

SCENE 80
BOB - CLOSEUP
A grin dawns on his face as he realizes Chan's idea.

BOB: And I'm the one to be the cane, right?

SCENE 81
GROUP - MEDIUM SHOT

CHAN:(Nodding) Most correct. Humbly suggest that you arrive at ranch ahead of time. I follow later with necklace. If all is correct, we deliver same. BOB: Great!(He turns to his father enthusiastically) I'll fly down to Los Angeles after lunch and catch the afternoon train out to the ranch. CHAN:(Mildly) Tread softly. Beg to recall that hen squats with caution on thin egg.

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SCENE 82
LOS ANGELES TRAIN PLATFORM - DAY - MEDIUM PAN SHOT
Bob strides along the platform towards his car, carrying a suitcase, topcoat and newspaper.

SCENE 83
AT CAR STEPS - MEDIUM CLOSE
As Bob enters and gives his grip to porter. In background, a man and a girl are standing. The man has a hard, forceful face. The girl, Paula, is decidedly beautiful, with poise and self-possession. She has a grip and a couple of magazines.

SCENE 84
AT PAULA AND MAN - MEDIUM CLOSE
They see Bob and stare at him with apparent impersonal interest.

SCENE 85
BOB - CLOSE SHOT
As he is about to get on the car, he catches sight of the couple and sees them looking at him.

SCENE 86
PAULA AND MAN - BOB'S ANGLE - MEDIUM LONG SHOT
They are looking toward CAMERA for an instant, then turn back to each other. The man says something, Paula nods. He tips his hat and leaves.

SCENE 87
AT CAR STEPS - CLOSE SHOT
Bob mounts the steps and disappears into the car.

SCENE 88
PAULA - MEDIUM CLOSE PAN SHOT
As she picks up her grip, WE PAN WITH HER ACROSS TO THE CAR STEPS. She also enters the car.

SCENE 89
INTERIOR CAR - BOB'S SEAT - CLOSE SHOT
The porter is just leaving. Bob tosses his topcoat on the other seat and sits down with his paper.

SCENE 90
INTERIOR CAR - MEDIUM SHOT
Porter re-enters carrying Paula's bag. Paula follows. The train starts. (Sound effects of starting train) The porter puts Paula's bag across the aisle from Bob. Paula glances impersonally at Bob and sits down.

SCENE 91
BOB - CLOSE SHOT
He looks across. His eyes narrow with suspicious interest.

SCENE 92
AT TWO SEATS - MEDIUM CLOSE
The porter leaves. Paula glances across and sees Bob staring. Bob looks back at his paper. Paula turns coldly back and takes a magazine. We hold for a moment with the two grimly reading, and

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SCENE 93
RAILROAD STATION - MEDIUM SHOT - NIGHT
A small, dingy desert station with the name "EL DORADO". (The town is practically a water stop...a small hotel, restaurant, a few wooden buildings, and across from the station, a quaint ramshackle garage, formerly a stable.) In the distance we see the headlights and hear the whistle of the approaching train.

SCENE 94
INTERIOR BOB'S CAR - AT TWO SEATS MEDIUM CLOSE SHOT
We hear the whistle and bell as the train slows down. The conductor comes slowly through.