Hammett

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ever had to scramble
for one lousy vote,

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and maybe that's why I don't see
the mayor here or the DA.

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Just the cops, the crooks
and the big rich.

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And me. And that's what
I wanna know, why me?

1:18:12

Because, sir, the person

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who has what we wish to buy
insists upon you.

1:18:17

So, what if I do make your buy-back
for you, what then, what's in it for me?

1:18:20

Well, now, Mr. Hammett,

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we finally come
to the essence of things.

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You will find us, sir, most generous.

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- Money, huh?
- Indeed, sir.

1:18:28

To hell with your money.
I want two things:

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First, I want my story back.
It might not be much, but it's mine.

1:18:32

It's what I do, and I want it back.

1:18:34

And second,
and this is the most important thing,

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I wanna be let alone.

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So, what's the blackmailer asking,

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- a million?
- One million dollars.

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It's a lot of dough.
Where and when?

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In one hour's time, sir.
Your authorization,

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credentials and complete instruction
are in this envelope.

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Only one other thing:
After I get the million bucks,

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what's to prevent me from
taking the next boat out?

1:19:05

Your good judgment
and the high value

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you place on your own life.

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That's what I figured.

1:19:13

Have a nice evening, gents.

1:19:33

One hundred times $10,000.

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Sign here.

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First day?

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Here I am, 34 years old,

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and the only two people
I can trust in the world

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are a librarian with a smart mouth
and a would-be bomb thrower.