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The Party!

The

Party!

But, Dad, you need me here. Someone has to take care of your patient.

Well, I think that Jack, Mike, and myself will be able to take care of

Kinnick. But nursing is a woman's work.

Boy, you can think of more excuses to get out of taking those exams.

Now, look, young lady, the Board of Examiners comes to Nagoro once a year.

if you want to get credit for your home study courses, you have to pass your

exam. Come on, let's get going and good luck. All right.

Goodbye, Judy.

Don't worry, it'll be a breeze.

Drive carefully.

Jack, do you want to go up and check the clinic? I want to see how Arnold

Kennedy's getting along. Right.

Get back in bed. Easy, easy, boy.

I can't.

Safari, planes, Stevenson.

Mike! From now on, your safari's going to be right on this veranda until you

lick that malaria.

There's too much at stake.

My game reserve, 50 ,000 acres.

Your health is just a little more important.

If I'm not there...

No money.

Game reserve.

Want me to take over, Doctor?

Someone may have to sit on him until he licks his fever.

Look, Arnold, I can take over for you.

I'll meet your client, take your place.

What's your book for, a week?

You want to get a look at the leopard, don't you?

The phantom?

Phantom? You mean the famous leopard?

Yeah.

Look, tell me about the safari and your client, this Tony Stevenson.

Only what the agent said.

American?

Rich?

Oh, let me give you a hammer, those officer heads. Couldn't think of it.

Hello?

You won't need this where you're going, Mrs. Stevenson.

I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for me.

Processing my permits, providing me with transportation.

Delighted to be of service.

Arnold Kennedy's private game reserve isn't set up for hunters who want to

animals. Well, I know all about Mr. Kennedy and his reserve.

Then you know you hunt with dart gun and camera.

You won't need this.

Surely you don't mind if I bring it along with me.

You know, I am a woman alone.

And this is Africa.

Anything could happen.

Couldn't it?

Tell me you're homesick already.

Well, you just need something to do.

Here.

Help me clean these dart rifles.

There we go.

Now, from the supplies around here, I think we can safely say it pays to be on

Arnold's client list.

It should pay.

Arnold gets $500 a day.

You know, at those prices, you could have at least shaved for our honored

Well, I hardly think he's coming here to have pictures taken standing on my

head. If he has, I'll give him a discount for the beard.

In your head, he deserves a discount.

And you remember, young lady, you be nice to Mr. Stevenson. It's all in

a good cause.

All in a good cause, huh?

Having absolutely nothing to do with the fact that you would give your eye teeth

to track down that phantom.

Phantom?

What phantom?

Oh, just a certain crafty leopard who happens to really own this 50 ,000

Oh, you mean that phantom.

See, you can't even fool Judy.

Come on, Marsh.

If you discounted half the stories you've heard about that animal... Don't

discount any of them.

That's one of the most fascinating creatures that ever stalked this

Fascinating? I've heard treacherous, dangerous, crafty. It's had to be all of

that to survive this long.

Do you realize that some of the best hunters from all over the world have

to get a crack at that animal and failed?

One that got away, huh?

Now you figure it's your turn?

Yes, I'd give a lot to take that leopard back to Romero just for a while.

Now, any animal that will backtrack and stalk his own hunter is worth studying.

Better save it. I think we've got guests.

I should have shaved after all.

Before? Hadn't we seen you unshaven before?

Gilda! Officer Headley, which of these two gentlemen is Arnold Kennedy?

Well, Mr. Kennedy is down with fever.

Mr. Kennedy is ill?

You're Miss Stevenson?

Mrs. Stevenson.

Oh, dear.

I've flown over 10 ,000 miles.

I was hoping... To get in the week of hunting.

Well, that is precisely what we are here for.

This is Marsh Tracy and this is Jack Day.

How do you do, Miss Stevenson?

Not the Dr. Marsh Tracy.

The animal man?

Yes, ma 'am.

Himself. Well, it's like going to your doctor for a vitamin shot and finding

Jonas Salk needle in hand.

Thank you very much, Officer Hedley.

The pleasure's all mine.

Oh, you nearly forgot something.

Oh, here, I'll take that.

This way, Mrs. Stevenson.

Hi, Mrs. Stevenson.

Good evening.

Yes? Would you prepare for a drink?

Oh, no, thank you.

Dinner's all ready if it's not too early for you.

Not at all.

Sit down.

Where's Mr. Dane?

He's shaving.

Tell me, is the Phantom still in this part of the reserve?

As far as anybody knows.

I'm told that he considers this his own area.

That he'll drive out any intruder, animal or human.

Why are you so interested in the Phantom?

Hey, Marsh.

You don't have a monopoly on that cat.

You know, I honestly think he'd do just about anything to capture that Phantom

for study.

Well, I share your interest in the Phantom.

Mrs. Stevenson, I thought you said you were a trophy hunter.

Uh -huh.

A trophy hunter.

Oh, Mr. Dane, a trophy hunter only goes after animals that meet certain

requirements. In America, they're set by the Boone and Crockett Club.

Well, Mrs. Stevenson, if you come here to collect trophies, I'm afraid you're

the wrong place. I'd assume that Mr. Kennedy had made that clear.

I'm not here for a trophy.

Oh, I understand Mr. Kennedy's terms.

This is a non -kill area, and hunters are only supposed to come here armed

nothing more lethal than a camera.

Then why did you bring a rifle?

Well, I suppose I could have left it someplace.

Dr. Tracy, hunting has been a very important part of my life.

You know, my father took me out on my first trip when I was only eight years

old.

Were you armed?

With a camera.

I took a picture of my father standing on a mountain line.

I'm afraid the picture didn't turn out very well.

My hands were shaking so.

Well, it's back to cameras tomorrow.

Promise my hands won't shake when we meet that leopard.

We may not see that leopard.

But we must, Dr. Tracy.

Well, I'm told you're one of the greatest trackers in Africa.

Surely that reputation can't be undeserved.

Come on, Clarence.

Eat them up.

Boy, they look good.

Never mind what, they're good for you.

You better dig in, because you're not going to get anything else until all

carrots disappear.

What scientific principle are you and Clarence trying to prove?

It's one of Paula's pet projects.

Everybody knows carrots are good for the eyesight, and Clarence does have an eye

problem, so naturally... Naturally.

So how are you going to get Clarence to eat the carrots?

I'm not sure.

Ah, but before I get too involved, I've got another patient who could use some

dinner.

Well, ready to take on the Womero businessman's special role?

Have you heard from dr. I know but he'll check in later if only to be sure

you're comfortable Do you think you'll see the Phantom?

That must be the most remarkable animal in all Africa Frankly Mike

I've never known another animal like him Sometimes I'd swear he had some kind of

human intelligence That's dr. Terry's department.

Did you ever see him?

Hmm once few years back Is he really as beautiful as they say?

I couldn't call him beautiful.

First time I'd seen him, he'd just killed a man.

Stop me when you see something you want to get.

You know what I want to get.

Well, I can't promise you that letter.

Oh, come on. You know you want to find him as much as I do.

You sure you wouldn't settle for a wildebeest?

We still have six more days, don't we?

He may be paying a big price for nothing.

It'll be a blessing.

What is it?

Yeah, Phantom's calling card.

You're in luck, Mrs. Stevenson. There's an old kill of his.

Then he must be somewhere around.

What's that?

A monitor lizard.

It's not one of the animals that'll get you listed in that trophy book you

mentioned.

But it can be dangerous if surprised.

Sure it could.

A baby like that could take a pretty big bite out of you.

Mrs. Stevenson, out in the bush, don't move too fast.

Here we urge extreme caution.

I'll remember that.

How fast can we move after the Phantom?

Mrs. Stevenson, you haven't let up on the subject of the Phantom since you

arrived. What is he, some sort of an obsession with you?

And not with you?

Frankly, I want that leopard.

I'm not going to let you go crashing around in this bush unless you tell me

you want that leopard.

Well, you'll forgive me if I step on a few toes.

But I don't have to explain myself to you.

You do if you want me to lead you around here anywhere.

Well, then you don't have to.

We'll go back to the cab.

Radio Headley to pick me up in the jeep tomorrow.

The safari is over.

You better go after her. It won't do any good.

If she leaves, no fee.

Okay? You just cost Arnold Kennedy his whole game reserve.

Girl, it won't bite.

It may deafen you, but none of the dogs have teeth.

Well, good morning.

Did you sleep well?

Hedley, we'll send for you in a couple of hours.

Would you like me to get you some coffee? Oh, I can get it.

And as for you, young lady, no more concerts, hmm?

Are you all packed, Mrs. Stevenson?

Careful. They might still be hot.

Go ahead.

Tell me the worst.

What's the verdict? Back to the old drawing board?

No, they're excellent.

I'm glad.

I didn't want my peace offering to be inedible.

Peace offering?

That's what they are.

Look, I'm awfully sorry about the way I acted last night.

Let's just say I was very tired.

I promise it won't happen again.

Well, I suppose I wasn't the perfect safari guide.

If it's all right with you, I did contract for five more days.

And I don't want them to be unpleasant for anyone.

Morning, everybody.

Hey, Biscuit. None for you until you call and cancel Headley.

Huh? Come on, shake a leg. We've got to take our client out hunting.

Nothing ever makes sense first thing in the morning.

What shall we go after today?

Waterbuck? Kudu?

You know, in Mr. Kennedy's brochure, he said that you get wonderful specimen of

kudu here.

Oh, if that's what you want.

I think I'm going to let you make all the decisions.

Okay. Kudu it is.

We might even get a crack at a lion.

And in the meantime, we can keep our eyes open for vultures.

Vultures? Why?

Well, in that way, we can keep track of the phantom.

Don't let him get out of range.

Aha.

Ma 'am, that's what I call shooting.

Hey, what are you putting those darts, bartender? Some Jungle Mickey Finch?

They dated long enough for me to take your picture.

Hey, do you want to give me your camera?

No, no, thank you.

Well, I'm sorry, but I'm afraid this is the best we can do in the way of

trophies. I'm not interested in trophies.

Not anymore.

As a matter of fact, this is my last hunt.

From the way you talked, I thought that you'd be joining us more often. No, I

made a promise.

After the safari, no more.

When did you make the promise? Your father?

No, my husband.

He doesn't share my feeling about hunting.

The only animal he's interested in are the bulls and bears of Wall Street.

You sure that she isn't hurt? Not at all?

No, not at all.

Well, oh boy.

You know, Marge...

One of these days, you've got to give me a short course on the thinking habits

of this rather complicated form of animal life called woman.

Now you know why I concentrate only on the lower species.

Okay.

That'll bring her around in a few minutes.

Funny feeling.

Phantom?

Now, if he were around, we'd see something.

Oh, yeah?

Why do you think they call him a phantom?

Well,

the fever's way down.

Hey, that's supposed to be good news.

Arnold.

You're as jungle -wise as anyone in this territory.

How did you let yourself get malaria?

Don't you have a supply of chloroquine pills?

I have a supply.

Last month, I finally found myself on the trail of the Phantom Leopard.

My only thought was of tracking him down. I just couldn't think of anything

else.

Including the pills.

You see where it landed me.

I don't have dreams anymore, Mike.

Only nightmares in which the Phantom is tracking me.

Oh, you keep up that kind of talk and we'll have to call in a witch doctor for

consultation. I only lost a client once in all my years on safaris.

And I had to lose him to the Phantom.

All right, Arnold. You hurry up and get well.

We can use another head on the big Wameru mystery.

The Clarence Carrot Caper.

You know, every time I come back, those carrots are missing.

Have you seen anything?

I didn't eat them.

Can't stand around all day. Got work to do.

I'll see you later.

Okay, Clarence.

This one's yours.

Don't worry, I'll get you.

All right, go!

Well, it will hurt a lot more if that elephant charged you.

I know enough not to provoke an elephant.

Yes, but do you know enough not to get between another elephant and her young?

Oh, I'm sorry.

Be more careful.

You know, there's a man out here a few years back who got between an elephant

and her young. I don't want to share about it.

Stevenson?

Maybe it's my turn to make a peace offering.

Look.

Right up over there at the tree.

Judy! Come here.

Get into the car.

Marsh, we have been here before.

Yeah.

Jack.

Take a look.

It's your footprint, old buddy.

Yep, with the phantoms right on top of it.

Jack, angle off to the right in case it tries to backtrack it. All right.

Tony, have you got the dart rifle?

See him?

Have you got the dart rifle?

Forget it, and then keep your eye on that break just to the left of that big

tree.

No, don't shoot!

Judy!

What

the devil do

you mean, trying to kill that leopard?

It was a mistake.

Good girl, Judy. Good girl.

My excitement. I reached for the wrong gun.

You're too gun -wise for that. You wanted to kill him.

Tony, I want to know why.

I want to know why you came out here, why you tried to kill that leopard, or

call this whole safari off right now.

I thought it was a mistake.

Can't you accept that?

Okay.

Let's go back to camp.

Nobody ever wins out here.

Nobody but the Phantom.

I have a feeling he's out there somewhere nearby, watching, laughing at

Okay, Clarence.

If you won't cooperate, you leave me. No choice.

We're all very scientific.

Come on, Clarence.

Come on now, cooperate.

It's all an act. You secretly love carrots.

Mike, lions hate carrots.

Oh, propaganda, Arnold.

But of course he won't go near them as long as we're watching. He's

But just wait till we get those pictures developed.

Then we'll see about carrots and lions.

Uh -oh, I'm afraid it's your pill time again.

Yeah. More pills?

You're turning me into a walking drugstore. I'm sorry, Arnold, but

medication is prescribed for all recuperating malaria victims.

I'll be back in a minute, and I'll bring a friend.

And you, have a good mid -morning snack.

Taking in retreads like us and fixing us so we'll be able to go back to the

jungle.

Do you hate the phantom?

Oh, no, Mike.

I've been around March Tracy long enough not to hate any animal.

Particularly the phantom.

Well, I guess it's true then that leopards are the only animals that do

just to eat.

And a leopard will kill and sometimes never touch his victim after that.

Makes him something like a human being, doesn't it? Oh, he killed a client of

yours. It wasn't the phantom's fault.

This man provoked an elephant charge.

I called to him to stand still, but he panicked.

He ran toward the trees to hide, I imagine.

And the phantom was in one of those trees.

Precisely. He frightened the leopard.

He thought he had no choice but to attack.

The phantom had finished with him.

You want to go back to the jungle, little fella?

It's much nicer here.

Don't you worry, kid.

This is going to stay right here until Hadley's Iscariot comes.

I thought

you'd

get a good night's rest before you left.

Well, I found I was sharing my quarters.

Yes.

Yeah, just all that.

Well, that's a fairly casual reaction.

Oh, well, I put him in your tent.

This is Freddy.

Don't you think you're a little old for high school pranks?

Well, I put him there for a purpose.

Freddy keeps down the insect population at night.

I was wondering why on this trip all of a sudden there were no bites or

scratches. It's included in your 500 a day.

Marsh, I'd like to give you that explanation now.

You don't have to.

You've been very patient and very kind.

Well, Tony... I have an old score to settle with the Phantom.

Really?

I thought this was your first trip to Africa.

It is.

But I know all about him.

My father told me about him a few years ago.

Just before he came out here to get the Phantom.

Arnold Kennedy was with him then.

My father didn't get the Phantom.

Phantom got him.

He never had a chance.

He was dead before Kennedy could get to him.

So that's why you brought the rifle.

Yes, I lied to you.

And I lied to Kennedy.

And I lied to my husband.

Look, I'm not very proud of myself.

Please, Tony, you don't have to tell me anymore.

Honestly, Mosh, things are different now.

Somehow now, all the things that I read about in your books, they mean something

to me now.

I don't want to kill him anymore.

Well, I'm glad for that.

I'd like another chance.

I'd like to go on with the safari.

Look, I'll be a good girl.

Honey, I'm afraid I can't do that.

But you've got my gun. You can keep it in your tent.

You know, before, I was so wrapped up in the fandom that I never saw anything.

Now I do realize that there is so much more to see and to learn.

Tony, I can't.

Please.

This is the bush.

I've tried to tell you this is dangerous country.

But you've shown that you don't have the control that you should have.

But that was before.

Tony, I'm here to protect you.

But there's some powerful emotion inside you that you can't handle.

And out here, you have to handle it.

You are a very nice man, Dr. Marsh, Tracy.

I'll be ready when Hedley comes.

In the morning, Chief.

Hey, Marsh.

She's gone. Mrs. Stevenson.

She left the camp, took one of our trucks.

Okay, we got the other one wheel.

Should I call Hadley?

And Marshal?

No, forget Hadley. I know where she's gone.

That rifle of hers is missing.

She's going after the Phantom.

Well, you're batting 1 ,000 so far.

Look, you cover that area, and I'll cover over here.

Okay. Well, you better keep Judy with you, because what I have to say to Mrs.

Stevenson, Judy is too young to hear.

Come on, Judy.

Oh, Marsh. Oh, heavens, you're hurt.

Give me my first aid. Here, I'll get it. I'll get it.

Is it very painful?

There's a sopal packet in there.

At least you didn't hit a bone.

Come on, give me a hand up, will you? You shouldn't be moving yet. It'll just

keep bleeding.

It's a chance we'll have to take.

We've got to get back to the truck now. Hand me my dart rifle.

Marsha, I'm so terrified. All right, all right.

Now look, I'm going to have to let you carry your rifle.

I won't use it.

I promise you.

You think the phantom is between us and the truck?

I hope not.

Come on.

Come on, Judy.

Hey, these are Marsh's tracks.

Hey, I'm coming.

Hey, Marsh!

Marsh!

Oh, Lord have mercy.

Some act you put on last night.

I couldn't help it.

Something's been driving me.

The phantom's like... like a ghost I had to lay direct.

Ronnie, I think if you just stood still long enough, you might find out that

you're chasing the wrong ghost.

Do you think the leopard's close by?

I think the leopard's always been close by.

From the moment we started looking for him.

But we never saw him.

He keeps circling behind us.

That's why he's so dangerous. He just sort of teases you along.

And then when you think you're stalking him... He's stalking us. That's right.

We've got to keep moving.

Just a little further.

And we hit the road.

I hit the hook.

Well, go on ahead and try to find Jack.

I was careless again, wasn't I?

Moving in like that.

That's what happened to my father.

He got careless.

Isn't that so?

Bloodly, that's what I heard.

You know, for a moment, I thought I had the phantom in my sight.

Didn't you?

An emotional woman like me?

I guess what I saw was... a ghost.

Mark! You okay?

Yeah.

I'm fine. If you just kill me with kindness here.

Marsh, I'd like you to have this.

Oh, I know you don't ever kill.

But neither will this.

Thank you, Tony.

We better hurry or we'll be back here in an hour.

That plane isn't going to wait.

Sorry, maybe Clarence will show you how he gets the carrots. I cannot figure it

out and there's nothing on the bill Say

if his vision is better that

would prove something Well, maybe you better give them an eye test first

you give one to Clarence The way Arnold has it figured

With all the carrots they've stolen, they must have better than 20 -20

I knew it was too good to be true.

Paula will be disappointed.

Well, failure is a part of science, you know.

Seems neither of us had much luck, Dr. Harry. I couldn't even get Clarice to

sniff the carrots, and you did not get your phantom.

Mike, I suppose everyone should have something in their life they can call

one that got away.

Bye. Bye.

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