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A few weeks ago, a swarthy-faced, steely-eyed chemist was in his laboratory in San Francisco. He was going through his mail. Suddenly, he stopped. There was a picture postcard. He read it. Here, Jensen, have been seriously ill, and I'm going for a vacation. Won't you join me? Aunt Mary. Slowly, the chemist countered the commas, the periods, even the spacing of the writing. Then, he picked up the phone. Tell Mr. Brown I'm resigning. There's serious sickness in our family. In a luxurious apartment in Chicago, a small, attractive, fiery young woman, and a negligee, was reading a picture postcard. Dear Magna, I'm not expected to live long. Won't you with me, Aunt Mary? Well... Oh, I'm glad I caught you before you went to the bank meeting. The doctor just told me the result of my examination. He says it's definitely a breakdown that I must leave and get away from everything for a while. Yes, I'm packing. Well, as soon as I know where I'll be, I'll let you know, but for a while, I've got to be alone. This drawing room is real chummy with you and Magna and I back together again. I wish you'd stop keeping us in suspense, Dresler. You two acted very promptly on your posting cards. You say we're to stay on this train till we get to Mexico, Mr. Dresler? Yeah, that's correct, Jensen. I suppose right now we all take a look at this map of Mexico. Very, very interesting. Now I think I begin to understand. I saw an article, the newspaper, a new uranium deposit in Mexico? That's why I love you, Magna. Word intuition. Your training, Dresler. Remember, I'm here, too. Now, these fine black lines are there the mountains. Now, over here, right in the center of these mountains, this is a plateau, the Mexican city of Vitoria. Perpulation... too small even to be listed, eh? But soon Vitoria may be one of the most important cities of Mexico. Is the uranium deposit owned by the Mexican government or by whom? I'm not sure yet. But I believe the deposit may be on land owned by several individuals. Just how can we profit? What is there to sell a foreign nation? Information concerning the percentage of uranium or the method of refining the uranium or a contract with Mexico to ship part of the order of the countries. If we handle this right, it could mean millions. Janssen, go up to the club car and order us all chicken sandwiches and coffee, eh? All right. Wouldn't you rather have a high ball? You heard what I said, Janssen. All right, all right. We have a premonition about Janssen, too. You're right again. Since we've worked together last, he has been drinking heavily. And one who drinks is apt to talk too much? It should be easy to dispose of him in Mexico by an accident. Now, you and I, eh, we must study this map of Mexico carefully. We were living a little hotel in... Peter is counters by plane one bound for Mexico. Victoria is about 40 miles north of the uranium discovery. You don't want to stay in Victoria. There's another town 40 miles to the south of the uranium field, La Festa. You and Mr. Harding can get rooms there in a ranch house. That would be fine. For a while, we'll want to keep under cover. That's all. Now remember, Peter, I'm flying to Mexico at your request. I brought along this map of Mexico, Mr. Harding. I'd like to show you. The publicity that's gotten into the paper is about a uranium deposit in Mexico. It certainly started something. Hmm. What did the report from the Mexican police say about it, Peter? The report said that persons of questionable character were flocking to Victoria. Victoria, that's right here on the map. Unless I miss my guess, foreign agents are swarming there like flies to molasses. What are you chuckling about, Dave? For me? Yes, you. Oh, I... I was just thinking of a funny story. You've got something up your sleeve. Somehow, Peter, I have a hunch. A hunch there are going to be some very interesting developments in those mountains within the next few days. The mountain path is steep, Magnus. Well, the horse should worry, not me. Personally, I'm... I'm pregnant to death, the little horse. Well, we're almost to the top. Then we can get a good look at the uranium deposit down there on the plateau. That's it, Janssen. Path is so narrow, you ride ahead. Now, Janssen, get ahead, Magnus. Ho, ho, ho, there. This path is very narrow. And very steep. And very rocky. Your intuition is uncanny, Magnus. Janssen knows nothing of a saddle. When we get to the top, get off and tell him you'll tighten the saddle good. Instead, loosen it. The horse must be headed down this path. At the right moment, I will accidentally trick the horse with my knife. Janssen, it's the high spot already. As soon as I get a good look at the location down there, I'll know how to operate. The United States will have secret agents down here, too. Undoubtedly, they're here already. The Mexican secret police. Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, boy. Hey, the reports are true, all right. Look down there on the valley. Let me have those glasses, Janssen. I'm going to get off and fix the girth on your saddle, Janssen. It's loose. How dangerous? Well, if your saddle fits to one side, it would throw you on your head and under the horse's feet. Oh, mounds of dirt. Look at the size of the smokestack from that shacken. I can see high fences and armed guards. It looks to me like mining has just started. Yeah, it's like the start of a tremendous operation. It could be one of the largest uranium operations in the world. Let me turn your horse's head around this way, Janssen. They're not the only ones who are down here to get information to sell to foreign countries. I've already recognized several other operators. Would you take your knife dresser and cut off that strap in back of Janssen's horse? Yeah, surely. Why? It might flap and frighten your horse. This one? Yes. Look out! Look out! Stop him! Stop him! He's swaying from side to side. There he goes. He stayed on longer than I thought he would. Well, we'll take the path back on the other side of the mountain. That's why I told Janssen not to be seen with us. Stressler, who owns that land down there where the uranium deposit is? That's what I want to talk to you about, Magna. Part of the land is owned by an American, a Harold P. Sturgis. He's expected to arrive in a few days. I want you to meet him and make him like you. I think that will be possible. We've got to use him to get into that carefully fenced deposit. We've got to get a look at the plans and reports in there. And if possible, we've got to get control of his land. Dave, I'm mad. Boiling. I just saw one of the coldest murders, and I was helpless to do a thing about it. I thought you were up by the high cliff all day. I was, and that's what comfortably in the bold is when a girl, a beautiful girl and two men came riding up. That's why on the uranium field, we thought we would. Yes, glasses and everything. But this girl, she loosened the saddle girth of one of the men, and then the other man pricked the horse with his knife. The horse ran headlong down the trail, and the saddle slipped. Killed him outright? The other two didn't go down the sea, but there wasn't any question. After they left, I went down. Don't ask me anymore. You weren't near enough to hear what was said. No, I was a hundred yards away. I'm looking forward to meeting up with that girl. The man, too. I think you're going to have that chance by tomorrow night. Wonderful. Peter, the Mexican police are cooperating to the limit. We've got the town of Victoria covered every inch. All the liquor glasses from the cafes are taken to the kitchens, and immediately fingerprinted. Now, this file here, full of such fingerprints. And our Washington files show that many of these are wanted characters. How about pictures? Thousands of feet of film have been taken of all foreigners who've come to Victoria. I hope when we get through, we'll have an international rogues gallery. You said you thought I'd have a chance to meet this girl tomorrow night. As a result, Peter, there's a dozen traps we've set. One trap I set with a registrar of deeds in Victoria. Now supposedly, a young American by the name of Harold P. Sturgis. Uh-oh. So that's what I'm going to pretend I am. Yes. I really know such a person, but we've created him. Young Sturgis supposedly owns part of the valley where the uranium strike is. Now, several suspicious persons have already been to the registrar of deeds and inquired about that land. They've been told that Sturgis is expected to arrive momentarily in Victoria to look over his properties. Have you made the reservation? Yes, for tomorrow. Oh. Now, let's make Sturgis a playboy. Not too smart. 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That certainly is understandable. Well, I'm also a very good secretary, shorthand typing. I thought that possibly while you were down here, you might need a secretary. The funny part of it is that I do need one. I need one badly. You mean you really could use me? Well, I'm here on business. Besides, I'm terrible at details. I've got letters to write, deeds of land to look over, and papers to examine over at the mine. You haven't asked me my price yet. What is your price? $10 a day for a very efficient secretary and one who can be absolutely trusted. Is that too much? Definitely not. But they always are apt to be quite irregular. Oh, then it's a deal. A very pleasant deal. When do I start? I'd like to have you start in about half a minute. Now you're making fun of me. But I'm really serious, Mr. Sturgis. Honestly, when do you really want me to start? How about first thing in the morning? Well, tomorrow's Sunday. I want to go to church first, and then I'll start. I can see you're a very sweet person, Miss Magna. And I know you'll be very trustworthy. Oh, Magna, what's the latest with the Sturgis, man? Sturgis is trusting you with everything. I've already been into the valley with him, right where the mining is going on. I was watching through the glasses from the ledge. Can you get a sample of the uranium ore? I'm sure I can. Even better. He's going back to the main office tonight. He's going to look through the company records to decide whether or not to sell his land. It's the chance of a lifetime, Magna. Use your camera. I'll take dozens and dozens of pictures of their files. Try to dope them so you can really do a job. And if that should fail? See that he meets with an accident. I'd like to know what the files contain. I pride myself on being rather ingenious. I'll do something to him in the car before we even arrive at the plant. This road to the location is so rough. I don't see how you can see all the holes at night, Harold. Nervous, Magna? Oh, why should I be? Just that we're along a long way from town. I don't think I'd be nervous with you any place, Harold. How much farther to the office? Half hour. The office is right next to the mine shaft. I don't know whether to sell my interest in the land or not, Magna. Tonight I want to go through all the papers and the files. Well, you might make money in the end by not selling, but it's going to be very complicated being all snarled up in it, and you don't like details. That's just what I'm worried about. I have enough money. Why make more if it's going to become too involved? What are you doing? Here, take some. Chewing gum? No thanks, not right now. After we look over the reports tonight, you tell me whether you think I should sell or not. Chewing gum relaxes you. But I honestly don't. Oh, here, now stop being stubborn. All right. You're a persistent woman. You always get your way with men? Uh-huh. That's nice, isn't it? Well, doesn't the gum taste good? Sure it does. Only you tickled me so. You were more interested in a little stick of chewing gum than you were whether I should sell out. I'm really at heart just a woman, Harold. I have to have my own way. You're not accustomed to a business life, Harold. This is where my secretarial work comes in handy. Now, those papers on the table over here. Original deed of ownership, title guarantee. Oh, excuse me. How long have we been working? About an hour. I feel grumpy. Rest for a couple of minutes. Oh, if I rested, I'm afraid I'd fall asleep. Sometimes a five-minute nap just fires me right up. Put your head down on the desk. Try it. Well, I guess I've got to. Yes, that's the way. The chance of a lifetime. It's time to force action, Peter. Pretend to take her into your confidence and tell her what your plans are. I think I'll move over tonight. If we're going to start burying down, there's no telling what'll happen. Send me such an emergency message, Magnet. The American, Harold Sturges, he's decided to sell his land in the valley. What? Why is he so foolish? He's a playboy type dresser. He would rather have quick money now. We've got to buy that fool's land. I think he'd sell for $100,000. Then offer to him. I'll buy it myself. No, I think he'd become suspicious. But two nights from tonight, he's going to hire the entire restaurant at the Hotel Sioux Dad to auction the land off. Who knows about his plan? Only us so far. Tomorrow night, he will announce the auction. And those who wish to attend must leave a note in his hotel box. Asking for a ticket. This will be our opportunity, Magnet. For perhaps $100,000, $200,000, we shall buy a property we can resell for millions. Harding, La Festa, Mexico, to Counter-Spy Field Office, El Paso, Texas. Arrange to have two large transport planes available near the town of Vittoria tomorrow night at 9 p.m. Vittoria, tomorrow night, 9 p.m. That is all. How are you coming with that list of applications, Peter? Here are the results, Dave. 84 persons have written requests to me for tickets to the auction tomorrow night. Of these 84, we have wanted orders on 62. Are fingerprints on the applications, handwriting, known aliases and so forth have been checked against our drag net operation in Vittoria? Right. All right, we'll consider these 62. See which ones we issued tickets to. Most of the big ones I want to arrest, so we'll give them tickets to attend the auction. The small fry we won't give tickets to, they'll return to the states and think we don't know anything about them. Now, Charles Dennis, record 1937, release from custody. No, no, Peter, no ticket for Dennis. Check. Nicholas Benzdorf, record. Oh, Peter, this Benzdorf we've been looking for for years. Transportation Saboteur. Yes, Peter, it's a ticket to the auction for Benzdorf. And especially in grave ticket to my sweet secretary and dressler, her real boss. You certainly had a clever idea, Harold, renting this restaurant for your auction. I didn't realize how many people would show up, Magna. I never saw so many international characters before, have you? They probably believe they're going to get a bargain when you put your ranch up for auction. What do you think you're... Harold? Who is that big man walking on to the middle of the floor? I believe that's Mr. Harding of the United States countersponds. Oh, I... I think I'll leave for just a minute. Wait a second. Attention, please. Your attention, please. Everybody in this restaurant asked for a ticket to attend this auction. Now, in order to conduct the proceedings with the utmost efficiency, all doors are locked and armed guards are stationed outside the doors. Now, gentlemen, and a few ladies present, I'd like to introduce myself, David Harding of the United States countersponds. We have been working here in Mexico with the consent of the Mexican police. You see, uranium deposits are very vital today, and it occurred to me that if a Mexican deposit were located, espionage agents of many countries, espionage agents both big and small would come flocking to see what they could learn, accomplish, or sell. Therefore, we took some worthless ranch land out here, 50 miles from any large city, put a fence around it, a couple of old buildings, and a smokestack. Then we gave out information that uranium might have been struck. We didn't add that it might have been, but wasn't. I'd like to ask my assistant, Mr. Peters, to stand up. You were counted by? That's right, Miss Magna, and you stand up too. I'd like to remind you all we're not in the mood for pulling. Stand up. And now, Mr. Dressler, stand up. We have a record on every person in this cafe, and I am placing you all under arrest by the United States government for espionage. But you, Magna Lawton, and you, Carl M. Dressler, I'm placing you two under arrest for murder. No. No, no, not murder. A murder of fool, Mr. Harding. The murder of Lars Janssen. He fell from his horse. It was an accident. Tell him, Peters. I was hiding about a hundred yards distant. I saw you, Dressler and Magna, set the whole murder, and I'll testify to send you both to the electric chair. Not me! Watch the window! The rest of you, there's the window Dressler tried to jump through. There's the door. Planes are waiting outside to take you back to the United States. Anyone else wish to try the window? No? Then start walking for the door. When your friends drop in, be generous, but be thrifty, too. Serve plenty of delicious Pepsi Cola. Pepsi's big, 12-ounce bottle gives you not just one sparkling glassful, but two. Get a carton of six and serve 12 delicious drinks. Yes, Pepsi is America's biggest cola value. You get twice the tangy taste, twice the refreshment, twice the Pepsi. So why take less when Pepsi's best? Whenever you reach for refreshment, remember. 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