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Thank you.

You mean to tell me that you spent the whole evening with one of the most

beautiful movie stars in the world and you don't have any pictures?

Well, I was going to take some.

Now, wait.

Don't tell me.

Let me guess.

Somebody stole your camera.

No. No.

You forgot to take any film.

No, it was nothing like that. Well, then what was it?

Well, she... She left early.

Why?

She got sick. Oh.

Was anything serious?

Maybe there's a story in that.

You know, I think you might be right.

But of course I'm right.

And I'll get right on it. But to do it right, I will need one thing.

Of course. Your every request is my command.

All I need is a car from the motor pool so I can get from the arena... A car?

You want a car, that's all?

Thank you, Mr. Jameson. I was afraid you wouldn't understand.

Oh, but of course I understand.

Parker, did you know that for the first ten years that I ran this paper, I rode

the subway to and from work every day in all kinds of weather?

No, sir, I didn't know that. I think it did me a lot of good.

Just as I think it's going to do you a lot of good.

Does that mean I don't get the car?

Parker, you'll get a car from me the day that the Statue of Liberty roller

skates down Fifth Avenue.

Now get out of here. You're supposed to be at the airport in 30 minutes.

Yes, sir.

Here, sign this.

What is it? The model pool has to have a requisition. Well, doesn't he have to

sign it?

Hasn't he?

Rita, you're a terrific artist.

I ought to be. Got my Ph .D. from the University of the Streets.

Okay, okay, people. Take it easy. You'll all get your chances.

Captain, do you have to stand right there?

We've all got a job to do, Parker.

President Cabelia's on that plane.

Welcome to New York.

Thank you. President Calderon, there must be a reason you chartered a plane

instead of using your presidential jet.

Oh, gentlemen, this is not a state visit.

Today belongs to my daughter Maria.

Isn't it unusual for the daughter of a president to enter a beauty pageant? Oh,

nowadays daughters don't always ask their father's permission. Not even the

daughters of presidents.

Miss Calderon, is this your first visit to New York?

No, I was here about three years ago when my father spoke to the U .S. What?

This is your idea of a photo essay?

No, but you see, there was an awful crush. You wouldn't believe.

You're right, I wouldn't. The Times has pictures of the President's arrival.

The Examiner has a four -column spread on the President's daughter.

Why doesn't Annie Bugle have?

I couldn't understand these pictures at the Museum of Modern Art.

Rita, get Connors for me.

Connors? You don't want Connors? As a photographer, he's got about as much

as mashed potatoes.

Have you been listening in again?

Me and everybody else on the floor. Rattling the windows, boss.

Just get collars for me. Put it on that beauty pageant. And hold my collars.

You want it, you got it.

The reason I messed up today is because there was an even bigger story breaking.

Bigger than the arrival of the president of the newest democratic country in

South America.

A man was kidnapped right in the terminal, Mr. Jameson. Really?

Half the police in New York at that airport, and you were the only one who

it?

Who'd they snatch?

Well, I don't know, but Spider -Man was there, and he would have caught him. Oh,

Spider -Man, you got pictures of all this?

No, no, I don't, but I'll get them, and I'll cover the pageant for you, and I'll

get an exclusive interview with the president and his daughter. I can do it,

promise you, sir.

Parker, you have a job with this paper as a part -time photographer.

Because it's always been my policy to help students who are working their way

through college.

Thanks to you, I am seriously considering changing that policy.

Coffee, Mr. Jameson? I told you to hold my calls.

Okay, I guess you know the mayor better than I do.

No, no, never mind. Just wait a minute.

Get out of here, will you, Parker?

And the next time when you bring me pictures and not excuses, Jameson here.

Good morning, Mr. Mayor.

Nice of you to call.

I wish I had the nerve to talk to him the way you do.

Well, there are certain advantages to being a member of a disadvantaged

minority, if you know what I mean.

Actually, Mr.

Jamison's not that bad. He just growls a lot.

Yeah, well, you better tell that to Connors.

You're not giving up, are you?

What do you think?

I think you've got a plan.

I think you're right.

And part of it involves you doing a favor for a friend of mine.

A friend, huh?

Mm -hmm. Now, where would somebody go to have a picture drawn? You know, the

kind that you have made just from a description?

Yeah. Well, then your friend should get in touch with Ted Arthur in the art

department. He's on assignment, but he'll be in tonight.

How does your friend want to come in? I'll make him an appointment.

Oh, no, you don't have to do that. I know the description.

I can give it to him myself.

Mm -hmm. I thought you might.

Oh, hey, listen, Pete. The next time you get a picture of that Spider -Man,

please get him to autograph one for me, okay?

Will do, Rita.

Will do.

That call from the mayor.

He didn't call me. You called him.

Well, in all the confusion around here, it's hard for me to remember.

What confusion?

You were deliberately getting that kid off the hook.

Now, why would I do something like that?

What happened?

We got the man from the embassy at the airport.

The airport?

Did Favre reach Calderon? No.

I don't know how he found out.

But if he told Calderon that I was in this country, we will never reach the

girl. Don't worry. He spoke to Norma.

What do you want me to do with him?

Hold him here.

He was one of those who backed Calderon when he overthrew my brother and drove

me from my own country.

I want him as a witness when President Calderon resigns of his own free will

names me as his successor.

I'm never going to be able to walk down those risers without tripping or

something. You'll be fine. Don't worry about it. But they go so fast.

Next group of girls, on stage, please.

Well, here's one consolation.

Did you see that gorgeous group of guys that got to be our escort?

Gentlemen.

The most important thing for you to remember is courtesy and decorum at all

times. Our young ladies are from different cultures and different lands.

They're guests in our country, and we want them to enjoy their stay here.

Since many of our young ladies do not speak English, I'd like first to assign

those of you who speak a foreign language.

Now, who speaks Italian?

Portuguese and French?

Good.

I can speak some Tevillian. I didn't know Tevillian had a separate language.

Oh, yes, ma 'am. It's a very difficult dialect of Spanish.

Oh, I see.

And what is your name?

Parker, ma 'am. Peter Parker.

You say you do speak Tavilian?

Yes, sir.

Sí, sir.

Ajá, sí.

Of course I see.

¿Qué clase de trabajo es usted, señor Parker?

Thank you, partner.

What kind of work do you do?

Oh, excuse me. Physics.

I'm a graduate student.

Ajá. And a very clever one.

Clever enough to create a Tavilian dialect, so you will be assigned to

daughter.

Why? Well... President Calderon, I've got my men stationed at all the exits.

Parker, what are you doing here?

Hello, Captain.

So you know this young man?

Yeah. Yes, I know young Parker.

Oh, the Captain and I are old friends.

Oh.

Then he wouldn't mind vouching for your character.

He's to be my daughter's escort for the evening.

Oh, yeah.

Parker, he's okay.

But me and my men will be there, too. You've got nothing to worry about.

I feel much better.

Oh.

Captain.

A cigar?

Oh, yeah, yeah. Don't mind if I do.

They are the primary export of my country.

Mr. Parker?

No, thank you. I'm allergic to tobacco.

How do I look?

Wonderful.

Miss Galaxy, at least.

I'm going to have my eye on you, Parker.

Let me introduce your escort for the evening.

Mr. Peter Parker.

For you.

How very sweet. Thank you.

You know Captain Barbera? Yes.

Well,

you better run along.

You're going to be late.

Goodbye, Papa.

Have a good time. Thank you.

Bye. Bye -bye.

Bye.

Well, why are you just standing there?

American security is one thing, but I want my daughter properly guarded.

Don't tell me that that's the National Dance of Pavilion.

No, Miss Warren's practical San Francisco.

I'll be a sophomore at Stanford next year. Well, no wonder you don't have an

accent. Not even in Pavilion, I think.

That didn't work too well, did it?

It was a bold move.

Papa respected you for it.

Why don't you sit down while I go freshen up?

All right. Can I get you a glass of wine?

I'd love one, thanks.

Excuse me.

Go right in, darling. It's all right.

Hey, Maria.

Isn't this great?

Did you see that gorgeous hunk I landed for an escort?

Well, to tell you the truth, Kim, mine isn't so bad either. You're kidding.

cute. Mind if I cut in later? Sure.

Bye.

The men's room is over there.

Well, Maria's been gone for some time. I thought I'd better check. You don't

check. I check.

Mrs. Gelleron?

Captain Maria Calderon has been kidnapped.

Mr. Parker, your last assurance to me was that you would be responsible for

safety of my daughter.

Yes, sir.

Mr. President, don't blame Parker.

My men checked the window to the powder room.

There were iron bars mounted in the window.

Somebody somehow tore them apart.

The old security people were there.

And between you all together, managed to lose my daughter.

We'll do everything possible to find her. No.

I want no action taken.

Well, sir, you can't just tie the captain's hands.

Any effort by the police or anybody else can only endanger her life.

I will wait to hear from the kidnappers and pay any ransom they want.

You mean we're to do nothing?

Absolutely.

And I want your guarantee, Mr. Parker.

That this incident will not go beyond this room.

As far as the world is concerned,

my daughter has suddenly taken ill.

And has to be confined to her hotel room.

Is that understood?

You have my word, sir.

Good.

Now, if you both excuse me.

this time, Parker.

Well, Captain, you just said it wasn't my fault.

Oh, that was for the president.

Oh, thanks.

You know, to spread those bars and get Maria out of there, to act that fast,

now, wouldn't you think that that would require an enormous amount of strength?

So I'll put out an APB on King Kong.

Tell me something, Parker.

Whenever there's trouble, how is it that you always seem to end up right in the

middle of it?

Just luck, I guess.

of it as you were traded to Taviria. Will my father find out what... He will

anything I say.

If he ever wants to see you alive again.

Yeah.

Yeah, and kind of moon -faced.

Oh, and a mustache.

How's that?

That's good.

That's very good, but his eyes were a little bit smaller.

Moon face with a mustache and piggy eyes.

Sounds like my brother -in -law.

Is this the man?

That's him, all right.

So you haven't seen this man before?

Excuse me.

Oh, I'm sorry. It's my fault. Sorry.

Excuse me, ladies. My name is Parker. Peter Parker.

Hi. You're a photographer for the Danny Bugle, aren't you?

Usually, yes. But right now, I'm looking for someone. And I wondered whether

maybe you had seen this man around. Paging Miss Peggy Christian.

Your party is waiting at the Escobar.

Miss Peggy Christian.

If I'd seen him, I'd try to forget it.

What are you, a freak for uglies?

Yeah, well, thanks anyway.

Well, Peter, wait.

Don't you want to take our pictures?

Oh, uh... Well, you're all so beautiful, I'd love to, but I just ran out of

film. Excuse me.

Hold it.

Señor Presidente, the maid is here to clean the room.

Should I tell her to come back later?

No, it's all right.

Let her come in.

It is obvious you love her very much.

Lisa?

Lisa Alvarez.

What are you doing here?

Is he not self -evident?

Maria?

What have you done with her?

She's all right.

For now you are even more tedious than your brother I

Consider being compared to my brother in any way to be the greatest of

compliment How much do you want

I'd pay anything you say You cannot buy your daughter's freedom

Then what is it you want?

You cannot guess.

Because of you, my brother died in disgrace.

Your brother?

Your brother was a tyrant. A word.

But the name Alvarez still means power to the people of Tavilla.

And fear.

That is why they must welcome my return.

Your return?

Yes.

Before the whole world on the day of the pageant.

You will resign in my favor, ensuring a peaceful transfer of power.

Lucy. Piecework one to piecework two. Are you there? Piecework two. Over.

Get the car.

Circle around for the alley.

Behind the warehouse.

We have company.

lost, Parker.

The car's a total loss.

Well, at least Peter wasn't hurt.

Yeah, I'm fine.

You won't be for long.

I should deduct the cost of that car from your paycheck.

Mr. Jameson, the newspaper has insurance.

And besides, it wasn't my fault. Somebody else hit me. I told that to the

police. This would never have happened if you'd been riding the subway.

How did you get that car in the first place?

I specifically remember telling you that you could not have a car from the motor

pool. Well, don't you remember? You changed your mind.

What? Well, sure, don't you remember? You said you wanted to go all out on

Calderon story.

I remember that, but I don't remember changing my mind about giving Parker a

car. I guess you forgot.

Are you suggesting that I'm getting senile?

Oh, no, boss, but, you know, everybody forgets things once in a while.

I never forget anything where Parker's concerned.

We need a requisition to get that car from the motor pool.

Now, get it. I want to see who signed it.

Well, I've got it right here. I thought you might be wanting it.

That's my signature.

I told you.

I don't remember, but that is my signature.

Well, boss, you've got so much stuff to sign, you can't remember all of it.

Well, sure, I can remember being in this office when you've had stacks and

stacks of papers to sign.

Maybe I am getting seen out.

Oh, no, you just need to get away.

Yes, from you.

And you. Come on out of here, both of you.

Well, I could never thank you. Well, if you text that requisition to a

handwriting expert, you can help me find another job.

But I must

see the president.

It's very, very important.

We have our orders.

But if you just tell him I'm here, I know he'll see me. I'm sorry, Mr.

but he said no one.

What do you know about Maria?

Sir, do you know a man like this?

I don't know him.

I never saw him before.

Right.

And I suppose you don't know a Mr. Sauti either.

You are very impertinent, whoever you are.

That might be true, Mr. President, but a friend of mine stopped by the civilian

legation today. Oh, they weren't talking either.

But there was a picture on the wall.

A picture of Mr. Sauti. I ask specifically no interference.

I saw this man kidnap Mr. Salty. I'm sure he has Maria.

And I think, sir, you know his name.

The name will do no good.

Matsu.

He's an assassin, skilled in the arts of death.

In my country, the Alvarez family hired him many times to eliminate those they

feared.

An assassin, you say?

Not a kidnap?

This time, he wants to trade.

My daughter's life for my resignation so others will take control of Tavilla.

Others?

That must be the lady that Mr. Matsu works for, Lisa Alvarez.

Well, sir, it's no secret that if you resign, the Alvarez family will climb

into power.

And once again, Tavilla will become a haven for terrorists.

I will not jeopardize the life of my daughter.

Mr. President, please, just tell me what you know. I think I can help.

I'm afraid I don't know very much.

At the opening of the present, I am to make an announcement before

television and ask that Lisa Alvarez be restored to the power her brother held.

Five hours?

Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you very much.

Kim. Oh, hi, Peter. Got any film in your camera this time?

Not this time, really, Kim. This is very, very important. Sure, what's

You said at the disco that one of the chaperones went into the powder room

before Maria.

Which one was it?

Oh, I don't know.

But she was wearing an official badge.

You sure?

Sure, I'm sure. They have rovers like mother hands.

That's terrific. Thank you.

As director of the Miss Galaxy Beauty pageant, I can assure you that every

single chaperone has been interviewed by Miss Hazer myself.

We see them personally before they ever get their credentials.

So then you have their addresses.

I've told you, there is no Miss, no Mrs.

or Miss Alvarez.

Ma 'am, could you take just one more look at the photo, please? She may have

used a different name.

Yeah, this could be our Miss Garcia.

Here it is 112 parkland place apartment 11e

No bird, no tail.

Any trouble come on I'll show you

You see, it's been quiet as a church around here.

So I think it's about time we had the collection.

Don't worry.

Sonora Alvarez will not try to cheat us.

But so he's right.

Klein, your money is right here.

Phew! Try and check outside.

There may be others.

So, this is the Spider -Man.

Let's have a look at this American Wonder Man. There is no time for that.

There could be others.

But I understand this strong one works alone.

We are taking no chances.

Get rid of him.

Now.

Please, think of what you're doing.

Maria cannot hurt you. She is just a girl.

Don't beg for me. She's no different from her brother.

That is correct.

And in exactly one hour, Tavilla will belong to me as it did my brother.

All clear outside. He must have come alone.

Good.

Matsu, take care of him.

With pleasure.

I'm heading up security here and there's been a slight change of plans. I don't

understand. As you know, my daughter Maria has been taken ill.

And I would like to make a short announcement on her behalf.

Well, I'm certain that that will be in order, Mr. President.

I'm just so sorry that she's not feeling well.

It would be easier for security if the President could make his announcement at

the beginning of the program.

Oh, I'll see that it's arranged, Captain Barbera. Oh, and Mr. President, I do

hope that Maria will be feeling better soon.

I'm sure she will.

Thank you.

You take care of Clyde and call the police. I have to get Maria to her

before it's too late.

Take the side wheel in the back there you guys float keep your eyes open

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our Miss Galaxy pageant.

It's my great pleasure to be your host today, as we crown the finest young

beauty in the world.

Won't you join me now in giving all these lovely young ladies a warm,

enthusiastic, American welcome.

are we going to get in?

Come on. I'll show you.

Thank you, ladies.

And thank you, ladies and gentlemen.

Before we begin our festivities this afternoon, it's my honor to present to

the president of Tavilia, who has a special announcement he would like to

at this time.

President Calderon.

Thank you.

Thank you.

It is with deep regret that I must tell you that my daughter Maria

cannot be here today.

It is with the same regret that I must make the following announcement.

I want that Spider -Man. He lost the axe.

Captain Barbera said they didn't find Master's body when they dragged the

Yeah.

He's a clever one.

I bet he survived.

I hope not.

Meeting him once was enough for me.

Yeah.

Peter, there's no way I can thank you or Spider -Man enough.

Oh, well, this exclusive is enough for me.

I'm just sorry that Maria missed too much of the judging to win the pageant.

Well, there is always next year.

I think not.

However, meeting Spider -Man was a unique experience. I'll always remember

And Peter, remember that tonight you bear even more responsibility for the

safety of my daughter.

Yes, sir, Mr. Preston.

Good night, Papa.

Good night.

Have a good time. You too.

Thank you.

Hey, Peter?

Aren't you forgetting something?

Oh, yes.

Too bad you're not Spider -Man.

He'd find a way to get rid of those two.