:23:01
Thanks.
:23:02
Is there, as the newspapers imply...
:23:04
...a certain relationship between
that unfortunate happening and...
:23:08
...the death a little later
of the man Thursby?
:23:13
I beg your pardon. No.
:23:15
More than idle curiosity prompted
my question.
:23:18
See, Mr. Spade, I'm trying to recover...
:23:21
...an ornament that, shall we say,
has been mislaid.
:23:25
I thought and hoped you could assist me.
:23:27
The ornament is a statuette...
:23:30
...a black figure of a bird.
:23:32
I am prepared to pay, on behalf of...
:23:34
...the figure's rightful owner,
the sum of $5,000 for its recovery.
:23:39
I am prepared to promise that,
what is the phrase...
:23:43
..."No questions will be asked."
:23:44
$5,000 is a lot of money.
:23:50
Yes, Effie?
:23:52
No, that'll be all. Just be sure
to lock the door on your way out.
:23:56
Good night.
:23:58
$5,000 is--
:23:59
You will clasp your hands together
at the back of your neck.
:24:03
I intend to search your offices, Mr. Spade.
:24:06
I warn you, if you attempt to prevent me,
I shall certainly shoot you.
:24:10
Go ahead and search.
:24:12
Please come to the center of the room.
:24:17
I have to make certain
that you are not armed.