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Oh, good evening.

I have always been deathly afraid of painting myself into a corner, but my

precautions have been useless.

You see, I now remember that this door I've been backing toward is a closet.

Of course, it's always comforting to learn that others have made the same

mistake, but I wish he hadn't done that.

It's ruined my floor.

Now I shall have to spend the next few minutes repainting and miss the first

commercial and the opening of the story.

I don't mind about the story. I've seen that.

But the commercials come in sets of three. And if you miss one, it might be

difficult to learn who the sponsor is.

You might have to open it.

No, I... I think I'm all right. I saw the whole thing.

I was walking right toward him. Someone should call the police. Or an ambulance.

Please, please.

I just had the wind knocked out of me.

Are you sure? That's a nasty crack on the head. No, I'm all right. Really. My

sister chipped her rib once. Never even felt it. Then she had an x -ray and

there... It was. Third rib down. You okay, mister?

Are you responsible for this? Yeah, but it was an accident. The board slipped

out of my hand.

Criminal things dropping out of the sky.

Listen, we're covered, mister. Let me take you to see the foreman. Look, why

don't we forget it on five? Come on, really.

Okay, but... If you want to get in touch with the company later on, I'll give

you the address. Excuse me, please. I'm expected somewhere.

Hiya, fella.

Huh?

Oh, hello.

What's the matter?

You look a little pale.

Well, I just had an accident.

Oh, that's too bad.

I hope it was nothing serious.

No, it was quite a shock.

Let me give you a light, sir.

There we are.

Could I borrow one of those? I kind of misplaced my pack.

An accident, eh?

What do you do?

Walk into a lamppost?

Something like that.

You know, I know exactly

what you need. What's that?

A good stiff drink.

It's tonic for the nerves.

Besides, you look a little green around the gills.

Come on, I know a swell place just across the street.

Well, I don't know. I think I better be running along.

Oh, come on, come on.

There's no problem in the world.

Never put on the veil, won't you?

Come on, fella.

You back again, Pop?

I still got the same two words for you.

No credit.

No, no, Jimmy.

That's not a very friendly attitude.

He always kids me like that when I come in here.

What are you going to have to drink? I'll take a whiskey.

What did you say?

Well, I'll have a second.

Oh, you don't happen to have another cigarette on you, do you? I could use

Well, here's a look at that, you fella.

Yeah.

You know, we've never been properly introduced, have we?

My name's Rutherford.

Cyrus Rutherford.

What's yours?

Oh, well, I'm a...

What's my name?

My name is... McCall.

You didn't have your drink.

What's the matter? You

sick or something?

No, no, no. It's just... This is ridiculous.

What do you mean, ridiculous?

Well, I can't remember who I am.

What do you mean?

Well, a minute ago, when you introduced yourself, I suddenly realized that I...

I don't know my own name.

Now, let me get this straight.

Are you trying to tell me that you've forgotten who you are?

That's right.

In fact, I don't remember a thing before that board fell and hit me on the head.

You don't remember anything?

Well, I remember getting up off the sidewalk and meeting you and coming in

but... Wait a minute.

What? What is it?

I think I had an appointment somewhere.

Look, fella, try and concentrate.

No, I can't remember.

Well, I know it was something important, something I had to do.

Well, you sure have a problem, all right.

Unless... Unless what?

Well, you must have a wallet in your pocket.

You know, with pictures and a social security number and driver's license.

Well?

I must have fallen out when I had the accident.

Oh, say, wait a minute, will you?

I was just wondering if anyone found a wallet around here.

Wallet? Yeah.

No. How are you feeling?

Oh, I'm fine, fine.

I must have, you know, dropped out of my coat when I fell.

You sure you didn't see it, huh?

A lot of people standing around. Anybody could have grabbed it.

Yeah, I guess so.

Listen,

if it shows up, where can we get it? Oh, that's all right.

Thanks. Thanks, Eddie.

I'm glad to see you.

Any luck? No, I guess somebody ran off with it.

Why don't you try your pockets again?

Oh, Jimmy.

Let's see.

There's a handkerchief.

And a key.

Well, that proves I live somewhere.

The trouble is I have a key and no door.

Wait a minute, wait a minute.

What's that?

It's a thousand dollar bill.

Well, I see that.

That's what it is, all right.

It looks real, too.

Dr. Ralph Manick.

West 96th Street.

Where are we now?

West 83rd Street.

Hey, wait a minute.

Maybe that's where you were going.

You remember you said you had an appointment.

You know something?

Maybe this Dr. Manick could even be you.

Well, if he's not, maybe he can tell me who I am.

Hey, mister.

Yeah?

That'll be $3 .90.

Oh, uh... Yeah.

Hey, mister.

This is a $1 ,000 bill.

I know.

Can't you change it?

Change it?

What do you think I am, the Treasury Department?

Now, come on, come on, friend. Cough up the 390.

Sorry, that's all I have.

I... Well, I'm fresh out of fun.

I thought he was going to pay.

Hey, what is this?

Some kind of swindle or something?

You two walking around town bumming drinks with a thousand dollar bill?

Of course not. I'm perfectly willing to pay.

Well, then pay.

I did. Now let me have my change.

All right, that settles it. Ben!

What's the trouble?

Fella gave me a thousand bucks on a 390 tab and says he wants the change.

You mean this is all you got?

I'm afraid so.

Well, mister, we just run a little neighborhood business here.

This ain't exactly the Star Club. Make him pay, Ben.

Look, I'm perfectly willing to pay. He won't take my money. I told you, Ben,

he's a real wines guy. All right, all right. If he doesn't have it, he doesn't

have it.

Get me a pencil and paper.

I guess I'll have to trust you, mister.

Just give me a name and address. I don't remember them.

What?

I said I don't remember them. I had a little accident a while ago and I... Get

out of here.

May I help you?

Is Dr.

Manik in?

Yes, but he's ready to leave for the day.

Do you have an appointment?

Look, will you buzz the doctor and tell him I'm here? It's important.

I'm sorry, sir, but I'll have to have your name.

Look, miss, if I knew my name, I wouldn't be here now. Will you get the

Yes.

Well, if... Well, if the pain continues, call me later.

That's right.

Goodbye.

Yes, Miss Sherman.

Doctor, there's a strange man outside who says he doesn't know his name. He

wants to see you.

Something I can do for you?

Doctor, I... Well, I know this is going to sound very stupid, but... Do you know

who I am?

I'm sorry.

I've never seen you before in my life.

Doctor, are you absolutely sure this is important?

I'm afraid so. I have a very good memory for faces. And if we had met before...

But we haven't. If you'll excuse me.

Wait a minute, Doctor.

Take another look at my face.

Well, maybe we met at a friend's house at a party.

Or maybe we played golf together.

Or served on a jury.

Anything?

No, I'm quite positive.

It's the first time I've ever seen you.

I see. Well, I'm... I'm sorry I bothered you.

Are you sure you're feeling all right?

Oh, yes. I just can't remember who I am.

Turn your head.

Hey, that's quite a cut you have there.

You better let me see to it.

Come on in here.

My nurse just left a few minutes ago.

We were closing up shop.

Sit down there.

That I'd bother you? No.

I'm going to clean that cut up.

Now, this may sting a little at first.

Does

that

hurt?

Well, no stitching is necessary.

You're lucky it wasn't any deeper.

I think I'll let the air get to that.

There.

You're as good as new.

If you were one of my child patients, I'd give you a lollipop.

I guess I must have been hit harder than I thought.

That's probably why it happened.

Why, what happened?

Why, I can't remember who I am.

Doctor, I know this sounds weird to you, but about an hour ago, I was walking

along the street minding my own business, and all of a sudden, a board

out of nowhere.

Next thing I knew, I was flat on my back on the sidewalk.

A board?

Yes, it fell from one of the buildings. They were doing some construction work.

Were you knocked unconscious?

Well, I don't know. I think so.

Next thing I remember, there was a crowd around me.

Well, I didn't have any bones broken or anything like that.

Anyway, I got to my feet and I assured everyone I was all right.

But I wanted to get out of there. You see, crowds bother me.

Excuse me, doctor, but I'm leaving now. That is unless you need me.

No, I'll see you in the morning, Miss Sherman.

Good night.

Good night.

Tell me, were you aware of striking your head with any force?

It all happened so fast. I mean, one minute you're walking along the street,

next minute you're flat on your back.

Sit down.

When did you realize you'd lost your memory?

Oh, well, I went into a bar to have a drink and all of a sudden it hit me.

No name, no address.

I didn't know who I was or where I was going.

It all seems to fit the pattern.

What pattern?

I think you've temporary amnesia.

Temporary amnesia? Produced by shock or a sharp blow, either physical or

emotional.

Have you had any headaches, dizziness, nausea?

No, no, nothing like that.

Your pulse is normal.

Stand up for a minute.

Put your arms out in front of you with the palms down.

That's fine.

Now close your eyes.

What's this supposed to prove? Oh, nothing. It's just a test.

How's your balance?

Fine. Good.

Sit down again.

Now, it's possible you have a slight concussion, but it's difficult to say

without a complete examination.

Oh, great.

One thing I don't understand is why did you come to me?

Oh, well, uh...

I found this in my pocket. It was wrapped around a $1 ,000 bill.

Well, that's peculiar.

Yes.

First, I thought I might be you. That is, that I... I was Dr. Manning. Then I

figured if I wasn't, why, you could tell me who I am.

Well, why else would I have your name and address in my pocket?

Well, perhaps a patient of mine gave it to you.

Well, it's true.

Which one?

Where do I find him?

I don't know.

Look, what am I supposed to do anyway?

Where do I go?

I got a picture of myself putting a big fat X on a hotel register somewhere.

I don't even know if I belong in this town. And who am I anyway?

Am I an accountant?

An executive? A doctor?

As far as I'm concerned, I could be an unemployed bum just off a boxcar this

morning. Well, I doubt that. No one's quite a bum with a thousand dollars.

You're right.

Now listen to me.

I know you're upset, and it's only natural.

But I think the best thing for you to do is to go to the police.

Police? Why?

Well, because they can put your picture in the paper. That's the first step.

Then if you have any relatives, they'll see it and they'll come for you.

I'll just call them and have them send a car. No, no, no, no. Please, look.

I... I don't want to make a big thing out of this. I... I just want to find

who I am. I thought you could help me. I'm trying to. Just let me call. No.

This is ridiculous.

You know it is. The whole thing is ridiculous. I mean, $1 ,000 bill and no

No name.

Doctor, can I go away?

Can I get my memory back?

It's possible.

How possible?

Well, sometimes the amnesia only lasts for a couple of hours.

Once in a while, something makes a connection and the mind returns to

But it's difficult to say. The only sure way would be a complete examination.

Who's this?

My wife.

Wife.

I wonder if I have a wife.

Well, if you do, she's probably worried by now.

That's why I think you should go to the police. They can help you.

It's the weirdest thing. I'll even go to the station with you. They have doctors

there who can give you a thorough examination.

Besides, there may have been inquiries.

Perhaps your wife has already phoned them.

It's the weirdest thing.

Look, Doctor, I'm sorry.

This is really my problem. I'm sorry I dumped it in your lap.

I'd like to help you.

No, no, no, no. Look, I know you want to go home. I'm sorry I bothered you. But

wait, you just can't leave like this. Where will you go?

Well, I'll be all right. I'll be fine.

Wait.

I hear this is amazing.

Why, what happened?

I was standing waiting for the elevator and all of a sudden something clicked.

It was just as if somebody turned on the lights.

You mean your memory came back?

That's right.

Clear as day.

Well, that's wonderful.

I even know where I got the thousand dollars.

Your wife gave it to me.

My wife?

That's what she paid me to kill you.

As you can see, I'm making an effort to avoid a repetition of my recent

experience. As for the story you have just seen... The state has put our young

hero away, so he won't be in any danger from falling scaffolding. But neither he

nor anyone else can escape the following. If you survive, you will find

There are times when a loss of memory might be a good thing.

Until next week at this same time, good night.