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once upon a time there Were three little girls

who went to the police academy.

and they were each assigned Very hazardous duties.

but I took them Away from all that.

and now they work for me.

my name is charlie.

No!

Let's go! Let's go!

Come on! Get your hands up!

They're really good, you know?

You mean, considering They're girls.

No. No.

Yes.

Get the ball!

No basket! No basket!

I got a foul. Number 13, charging. No basket.

Come off it! He Didn't have position.

That's a t!

That's a t. Technical foul.

Green team's going To shoot one and one.

Just like heinsohn, huh?

Her inspirational leader.

It was a good game.

Oh, I thought we Were going to win it.

Oh, seven points Isn't much to lose by.

Yeah. Well, we'll Get them next time.

Hey, I'm going to take The girls for some pizza,

Kind of an almost-victory party.

Y'all want to come along?

Sorry, but we've Got other plans.

Ah, well, that's a healthy Activity too. See you.

Is there anything You're not terrific at?

Navigating submarines.

I never could get the knack.

You're absolutely beautiful, You cook like a gourmet...

And you...

Careful.

Okay.

But you kiss better Than you cook.

I just can't believe some Man hasn't grabbed you up.

Oh, plenty have grabbed...

But not the way you mean.

- you ever think about...? - getting married?

Once in a while. Not very often.

- how come? - I don't know.

Takes a lot of trust, and I have trouble with that.

Not as much as you used to.

Thanks to you.

- we'll work on that. - oh, I'm all for that.

I've got to go. Already?

Yeah, I'm due in Surgery at 6 am.,

So I have got to get A good night's sleep,

Which is the last thing That is going to happen

If I stay here another minute.

Okay. That's my Contribution to medicine.

Come on. I'll walk You to the door.

Okay.

Good night.

Now, move the bottom Just a little bit to the left.

I don't see why the office Needs anything like this.

Gives it a little humanity.

Try moving it back A hair to the right.

You realize I had This office decorated

To reassure the clients Of our professionalism?

It could only be reassuring

If the client were Planning a funeral.

- unfunny. - hiya, bos.

You are 20 minutes late.

Well, take it out of Next week's paycheck.

Hey, somebody tried to use kelly For target practice last night.

They what?

Fired a rifle into my bedroom.

- do you have any idea...? - shh!

They're all here, Charlie... Finally.

thank you, bosley. Good morning, angels.

I'll get right to business.

one of our informants Called earlier this morning.

he heard through the grapevine

that there may be an Attempt made on kelly's life.

I'm afraid your grapevine

Doesn't grow fast Enough, charlie.

The attempt was made last night.

are you all right?

just some bruises From hitting the floor.

did you get a look at him?

no, nothing.

I went this morning and took a couple slugs Out of the wall. They're being tested.

anything else?

I looked around the area Where the shots came from.

Found some footprints. No distinctive marking,

But the imprint of the right Shoe was deeper than the left.

Probably on the side That he carried the rifle.

Maybe.

Oh, another thing. We Found a religious medallion.

anything special about it?

Too much so.

It's the order that ran the Orphanage where I was raised.

could it be coincidental?

maybe, but it's all we've got.

Well, we've started with less.

never with a more Important client.

you mean a great deal to Me, kelly, all three of you do.

I want the man found.

Hopefully before He finds me again.

indeed.

bosley, I want no Expense spared.

whatever the girls need, I Don't care how much it costs.

Right.

and sabrina,

I love your idea about getting Some paintings for the office.

Right now, the place looks

Like a waiting Room in a mortuary.

Kelly?

You've grown into a Beautiful woman, kelly.

Have the years been good?

Yes, most of them.

You look more content than You did when you were here.

I am. I have work and friends.

You didn't have Many of those here.

That's what I remember.

It's peculiar. Many of our Children feel a common bond

In being abandoned.

You never did.

I guess I always thought my Parents would come for me.

I used to think about that every Night before I went to sleep.

And then you cried.

And you'd come In and comfort me.

As much as I could.

Sister anne, is there anyone I might have forgotten?

A friend, or maybe someone Who wasn't a friend?

There's only one person I Remember you were close to.

A girl named barbara. Her bed was next to yours.

I remember the two of You singing at vespers.

Yes, I remember.

Do you know where I Can get in touch with her?

She became a servant of god.

A member of this Order, for a while.

Then she went to africa.

There was a raid on the Village. She was killed.

It's difficult to pick up The threads of one's past.

I take it this is something Of importance to you.

Yes.

Sorry I can't be more help.

That's all right. Good seeing you again.

And you, child.

God go with you.

Thank you.

And may he watch Over and protect you.

Bree! Hey, you didn't say Anything about being here.

Well, I needed a freebie Analysis from strick.

- can I buy you lunch? - no, I can't. I'm sorry.

I tell you what. Why don't You walk me to the car.

Did you get the tickets For saturday night?

Tenth row center.

Terrific! I can't Wait to see it.

Just what were you talking About with strick in there?

Uh-uh. Charlie guarantees Confidential investigations.

Well, I can always go In and ask him myself.

Hey, that's dirty pool.

I just want to know if the Police should get involved.

No. Not yet anyway.

Wait, wait, wait. What's That supposed to mean?

Just what I said. Come On, bill, don't start.

"Don't start." don't Start what? Worrying?

I haven't stopped Worrying about you

Since you took that damn job.

Listen, bill, we've been Over this a hundred times.

It hasn't seemed to Have made any impression.

Well, then maybe It's time we stopped.

Anytime you want to quit...

Anytime you want to start Letting me lead my own life.

We sound like We're still married.

Mm-hm. I'm sorry, babe.

I just don't want to see You stretched out on a slab.

Well, okay. I've got some, Uh, very definite ideas

About the way I Want you to see me.

Oh, yeah? Yeah.

We'll talk about it Saturday night, okay?

- be careful, huh? - I will.

Bye. Bye-bye.

I just don't know What else to do.

Why don't you just tell him

You're going out of Town for a few days.

Oh, that's no good. He'll want a Number where he can reach me.

Do you ever think about Telling him the truth? Look out.

Yes, but I know him.

Alan's noble enough To try and protect me...

And end up getting his head Blown off in the process.

Well, I still think You're better off

Being straight with him.

So all we have Are the footprints.

With one foot heavier Than the other one.

Maybe the guy's a Field-goal kicker.

Hey, intended victims aren't Supposed to make jokes.

Hey, wait. Maybe She's got something.

You know that guy tom Dempsey who kicks for the rams?

He was born with half His right foot missing,

So he has to wear One of those...

Weighted shoes!

There can't be a lot Of demand for those.

No, they'd have To be custom-made.

Look, it's too Late to start now,

But what do you say We meet at the office

First thing in the morning?

We'll call all the Shoe companies.

Maybe we'll come up with a lead.

It's a good idea.

Okay, in the meantime,

Do you have a place To keep a low profile?

A motel in burbank.

Oh, that's as low As a profile can get.

Okay, look. Let's call It a night, all right?

We'll pick this thing Up in the morning.

And you...

Be careful, huh?

Okay.

Damn! I'm beginning to Sound like my ex-husband.

Come on! Hurry up.

Okay. This is going to be my Last practice for a few days.

Aw.

Come on. You know My job interferes

Every once in a while.

Anyway, I want Annie to act as coach.

I want you guys to Listen to her. I mean it.

- is there anything you Want us...? - shh!

Uh... Go to the locker room now.

Yeah, but what about...?

I want you to go Get your clothes

And go out the locker room Entrance. You understand?

Come on. Hurry up. Go!

Move it!

Just like that, huh?

No, not just like that.

It's been three months.

I thought three Pretty good months.

They were. Too good.

What is that supposed to mean?

It's all happening so fast.

I haven't done Anything to force that.

It's not you, it's me.

I feel like the walls Are starting to close in.

Going off and hiding isn't Going to solve anything.

I don't know how you Can be so sure about that.

Because it never has.

You told me that yourself.

You start to get Serious in a relationship

And then you run away.

And then you kick yourself

Because it's gone by The time you come back?

That's the pattern, and You keep repeating it.

I thought you were a Surgeon, not a shrink.

Hey. I'm in love with you,

And if it ends, it's Going to hurt like hell.

But I'm more concerned With what happens to you.

I mean, don't you see?

You want to love. You want to be loved.

But this... This thing you've Got keeps getting in the way.

It's going to keep you from Getting what you really want.

Goodbye, kelly.

No, it would be the right shoe.

I have an idea where It was purchased.

Oh, your records only Go back for three years?

Well, any information You can give us.

We need the information As soon as possible.

- thank you. Bye-bye. - thank you.

Any luck? No.

The one I was talking to

Wanted to know if I was Some kind of foot-fetishist.

What now?

Well, bosley's running our Files through a computer.

- all our cases? - that's right.

Since the killer's Already tried for you two,

It's a good bet That I'll be next.

Welcome to the club.

Thanks a lot. I wish it were A little bit more exclusive.

Hiya, bos. How'd you do?

Well, as the Saying goes, ladies,

I have good news and bad news.

The people that you've been Responsible for arresting

Are still serving Time. All of them.

Is that the good News or the bad news?

Yes. It means that we know Who's not trying to kill you,

But it's not much help In finding out who is.

Bosley, is that a note of Concern I detect in your voice?

It is just that we have spent A great deal of time and money

In recruiting and Training you all,

And you would be very Difficult to replace.

What he means is He can't find anyone

To work as cheap as we do.

Look, charlie is flying To chicago this afternoon.

He has some personal contacts There who may prove helpful.

In the meantime, he wants You three to take a vacation.

So I have taken the liberty Of making reservations

On the airlines and At the hotels for you.

Thanks, but no, thanks.

Me too. It's unanimous.

Oh, come on. It's no time To start playing heroines.

Do you realize what It means for charlie

To become involved In an investigation?

I mean, he stayed out Of it for seven years.

That's how Important it is to us.

- "Us"? - it was a note of concern.

Hey, bos, we appreciate All that, really,

But no matter where you send Us, we're not going to be safe.

Now, if somebody's Going to shoot at us,

I'd really rather It be while I was

Trying to do something about it.

I don't want to Hide in a closet.

And you two feel the same way.

- right on. - couldn't have Said it better.

Yeah. Charlie thought You might say that.

Well, maybe he'll turn Something up in chicago.

Well, let's hope so.

In the meantime, why Don't you two stay with me.

At least it's a Security building.

Sounds good.

I'll go get my stuff and Meet you over there later.

At least he'll have a tough Time getting a clean shot.

Hi. I got a delivery For sabrina duncan.

Where's the regular guy?

He's sick. I'm Filling in for him.

Oh, all right. But I'll have To let you in her place.

They usually put The bottle in for her.

Fine.

Kitchen's through there.

Thank you very Much. I appreciate it.

All right.

Kind of heavy for you, huh?

Nah, it's no bother.

Ah, there's still some left.

There's no point in Wasting the water.

I guess she'll get her Boyfriend to replace it.

Sure.

Bye.

- hi, smiley. - hi, miss duncan.

Hi. Hi.

- you hungry yet? - oh, I'm always hungry.

- chicken salad okay? - terrific.

Ah, swell. He didn't change it.

Well, you still got Water left in the bottle.

Yeah, there's just a little bit,

And it won't last for Long, and you're here now.

I knew lunch wouldn't be free.

- how are you, miss garrett? - fine. Is miss duncan here yet?

Yeah. She and miss munroe Went up about 15 minutes ago.

- give you a hand with that? - thank you.

Kelly! Oh, god, she's dead!

Sabrina's dead!

Cut down in the Prime of her life.

A full and active life.

Sabrina duncan was not content

To lead a quiet, Sedentary existence.

She required a profession That was rewarding, exciting,

And, yes, dangerous.

And it was that danger That finally took her life.

But sabrina would Have had it no other way.

She did not believe In a world of caution.

She challenged life, Took it on to the fullest,

As all of us who knew And loved her will attest.

Bos, will you cut it Out? You're overacting.

To her husband, bill, and Her cherished friends,

I can only offer the Following thought:

To be sure, this is a Time for mourning.

We will miss her Smile, her laughter.

But we must keep in mind

That it is also a Time for gladness.

- I still don't get it. - all right, look.

Now, every month I Pay that delivery man

An extra two dollars

To replace the old Bottle with the new one,

Even if there's a little Water left in the old one.

And then we gave the Bottle cap a once-over

And saw where Somebody re-glued it.

Right. So I figured the best Way to get the killer off my back

Is to make him Think he succeeded.

Which he nearly did.

Bree, I think it's time I got Officially involved in this.

No way. Listen, the Minute you do that,

You're going to scare The guy right off.

Well, I don't think That's such a bad idea.

Of course not, because You're not the one

Who has to go around The rest of your life

Looking over your shoulder.

Oh, come on, bos.

You're the one who set up This terrific sendoff for me.

Where did you get That crowd anyway?

Where else? Central casting.

Do you know what those People get for a day's work?

Charlie's going to have a Fit when he gets the bill.

"No expense spared," remember?

- right. - so, what now?

Well, I've got to drive out To the beach and see my dad.

I told him, "Ignore anything You read in the paper,"

But he's a skeptic,

And he's going to have To see me in the flesh.

Okay if jill and I use Your place for a while?

We still haven't heard Back from the shoe company.

Sure. I doubt if the guy Would go back there.

Besides, the manager said He'd spot that limp a mile away.

I tell you what. I'll give you A call from my dad's place.

I still think you're all nuts.

I know you do, sweetheart.

That's the reason we Don't play house anymore.

I don't know what went wrong.

I know. You didn't want Any of them killed...

and I didn't put that Much explosive in the cap.

I'm beginning to doubt whether You know what you're doing.

- I know what I'm doing. - all right.

Keep working on the other two.

How far do you want me to go?

until I tell you to stop.

Sooner or later, they're Going to figure out

There's only one Place for them to hide.

Well, I'm delighted To see it in person.

What?

That the reports of My daughter's death

Have been greatly exaggerated.

You and me both, dad.

Your middle game any better?

Anytime you want to try me.

You remember the First time we played?

Indeed. You were 7.

No, 6.

And every time you made a Bad move, I corrected you.

Showed you the right one.

Till I finally made A move on my own,

And, if I recall correctly, It was checkmate.

I think that's the only game I've won from you in 10 years.

You could've given me a chance To at least win once or twice.

No, I couldn't. Neither of Us would have liked that.

Uh, this current case of yours,

I take it it's a nasty one.

Very.

Someone expert with weapons.

Ballistics said The bullets he used

Were probably from an uzi.

Those are almost Impossible to get ahold of.

Then he couldn't buy one here?

Israel won't export them. They need every one they've got.

Dad, the soldiers who Really love the fighting.

What happens to them When it all winds down?

They just find another war.

There's always one Going on somewhere.

It's like being a doctor. You never run out of work.

They become mercenaries?

Wait. There's a man here.

He recruits for That sort of thing.

I haven't talked To him in years.

Never cared for him very much.

He might have a lead for you.

I don't know how Talkative he'll be,

But maybe you can get Something out of him.

Here it is. Miles cavendish.

Cavendish, huh?

Okay. I'll talk to him Right away. Thanks.

I love you.

Bye.

Uh...

In return for all of this...

I expect one of your Home-cooked chinese meals.

You got it, just as soon as We get this thing cleared up.

Bye.

Rheinstadt, hans...

Purchased in Milwaukee, march, 1962.

Is that r-h or r-e?

R-h.

R-h, r-e... What Difference does it make?

You've already got Enough names there

To have your own personal Telephone directory.

We're almost finished.

Hello?

This is kelly.

Wait a second! What are you...?

Our limping friend?

Mm-hm.

He wanted to express His appreciation

For our staying in one place,

And to let us know there's A lot more explosives left.

Oh, that's terrific.

My life's ambition has always Been to be a sitting duck.

Yeah. Well, it's obvious

That you can't stay Here any longer.

Look, will you Reconsider that vacation?

Bos, he can buy a plane Ticket as easily as we can.

We've got to find Some kind of safe place.

Where?

Charlie's.

What? Right!

That's like moving in With howard hughes.

Oh, no, no, no. Charlie Would never go for that.

After all we mean to him?

And how hard we'd be to replace?

Besides, it's cheaper than Sending us on a vacation.

Well, I'll, uh... I'll Have to check with him.

Bos, there isn't time.

For all we know, gimpy's Already planted something here.

Maybe you're right.

But how can you be sure That he won't follow you?

Oh, he would.

But he wouldn't follow you.

I don't get it. I Don't think I get it.

Look, we'll leave bree A note with the address.

You do have the Address, don't you, bos?

Oh, well, yes, but...

I hope charlie has clean sheets.

Could you take It a little easier?

Just a precaution. You don't Want him to kill you, do you?

With you driving He won't have to.

Wow. Remind me To ask for a raise.

Let's get your luggage inside.

Here, I'll give you a hand.

674 vinewood lane.

You're sure?

yeah. What do you Want me to do now?

Just sit tight.

I'll get back to You within the hour.

I haven't got the faintest idea

What you're talking About, young woman.

This is the place one comes to

To find out about the Caribbean and hawaii,

Not about mercenaries.

I know nothing about That sort of thing.

- I don't believe you. - my dear...

You're quite entitled to believe

Whatever you bloody well please,

But I'm afraid You'll never be able

To prove this wild allegation.

I'm not interested In proving anything,

But there are other People who might be.

Such as?

Certain nations, like angola,

Who seem to take a rather Dim view of mercenaries

And the people who recruit them.

I have nothing to Fear from those wogs.

I'm a naturalized citizen. This country will protect me.

That's what eichmann thought.

He really did.

I can rely on your discretion?

Yes, of course.

What are you looking for?

A man with a bad right foot.

I wouldn't have Any idea of his age.

He probably spent Some time in africa,

Maybe even angola.

Wardlow. Harry wardlow.

He came to me about a month ago.

He managed to get Out of africa in time.

Bummed around, Spent all of his money.

Came to me for work.

And did you have Anything for him?

Nothing in his Regular line, but...

Angola's put the damper On that sort of thing,

For the time being anyhow.

There were one or Two private-type affairs.

What we call "Contract hits"?

I believe that's the term.

Wardlow's proven quite Good at it over the years.

He's considered one of the best.

Anyway, I put him in touch

With the people Who contacted me.

And who were they?

Oh, no, my dear.

That's as far as I go.

Telling you about wardlow Presents some problems.

But giving you the other Names is committing suicide,

And I'm really not Predisposed in that direction.

I'm sure you're not.

Where can I find wardlow?

- the montclair hotel. - under what name?

His own, of course. Mercenaries Don't wear nametags, you know.

Oh, by the way...

We never had this Little conversation.

Oh, believe me...

Of all the people in the World I would deny knowing...

You're tops on the list.

Charming.

Maid service.

Doggone it, you shoot good.

One of the benefits Of a misspent youth.

You find anything Else in that guy's room?

Just what I told you.

I called homicide, and they Went over there last night.

They promised they'd call if They come up with anything.

So the killer's walking around With a whole bunch of dynamite.

- I'm pretty sure. - and the money?

Well, bosley's at the police Lab waiting for the test results.

It's about time. I get the Feeling I'm being hustled.

Whoo!

Listen, with all This excitement,

You know, there's one Thing I'm really curious about.

What charlie looks like, right?

Uh-huh.

That's the one thing We wanted to see

When we came to this house. You know what we found?

What?

- did bosley do that? - uh-huh.

While we were unpacking, The mad cropper struck again.

Hey. What time does Charlie's plane get in?

Another hour. Maybe We can see him then.

Fat chance. He'll probably Lock himself in the bedroom

And shout instructions Through the window.

Doesn't he have any diet drinks?

He must like his girls zaftig.

Then why'd he hire us?

- doesn't make sense. - what?

Any of it.

Cavendish said wardlow Was one of the best,

But he missed each of us.

Why?

Suppose he didn't Mean to kill us.

Right. He's a male chauvinist

Who wants us out of The private-eye business.

Do you ever get serious?

When I'm being shot at? Never.

Oh, come on, you guys.

Okay, okay. If he Isn't really after us,

Then why go to all this trouble?

To put charlie out of business?

Mm-hm.

Maybe permanently.

Charlie?

Think about it. Here we are.

We work for somebody That we've never seen

Who wants to make sure That we never do see him.

Now why is that?

You said it yesterday:

It's like working For howard hughes.

Who was scared to Death of being kidnapped.

Oh, wait. Charlie did send A lot of people to prison.

Most of whom get Out sooner or later.

Pass me the phone, will you?

And that's why Charlie's so careful.

John bosley, please.

Bos, listen, we've been Following the wrong angle.

Go back into charlie's records.

Yeah, charlie.

Bosley... Hurry.

Bingo!

Ronald meeker. Embezzling.

Fifteen years ago. Over $60,000.

And what's more, the Serial numbers match up

With the money That sabrina found.

How come he waited so long?

He just got Released from prison.

That's a long rap For embezzlement.

Yeah, that's because he refused

To tell anybody Where the money was.

Then he tried to get his lawyer To bribe one of the jurors,

So they just threw The book at him.

He was a terrific Accountant, lousy crook.

Like an administration we Once had. Did you tell the police?

Oh, yeah. They've got an Apb out on him right now.

Well, what if it's too late?

Suppose meeker's already Planted the dynamite?

On some kind of timer device?

Maybe.

But he doesn't know when Charlie's going to be here.

So how's he going to do it?

Well, I know what I'd do.

After sitting in prison For all those years,

I'd want to see my victim die.

That's terrific. Remind me Never to get you mad at me.

What are you getting at?

He's probably planning To blow up charlie's cab

Just as he comes in the gate.

Meeker used us to flush charlie.

I think it's time We flush meeker.

Hi. Hi.

You've got a long wait, you Know. You just missed one.

Oh...

Can you use a cab?

Oh, I sure could, but I Don't have enough money.

Well, I think maybe we might Be able to work something out.

We don't have to Put it on the meter.

Oh.

I'll tell you what.

Why don't you call the Number on this card tomorrow

- and just ask for bosley. - why?

He'll reimburse You for your cab.

What?

Give me.

Watch it.

Is that charlie?

It could be. I can't be sure.

I'm going to try and catch him.

Well, hurry.

Nuts! They're all nuts!

- are you all right? - fine, fine.

Just get me home in one piece.

Don't go too Slow. It'll tip him.

I just want to make Sure we have enough time.

And what if we don't?

Let's just hope Mr. Meeker has a lousy arm.

Okay, get ready.

Hold it!

- that's against the law. - and unfunny.

- that must be charlie. - I'd like to see Him hide now.

- you can't! - come back, charlie!

Come back, you chicken!

I'm deeply grateful to you, Angels. You saved my life.

- and kept you anonymous. - that too.

You know, that's What really bugs me.

We do our job right,

And that's what keeps Us from getting to see

What you really look like.

Not necessarily. We Can drop by any evening.

afraid not, angels.

my house went on the Market this morning,

and until I find another One, I'm staying with a friend.

A friend, huh? I bet you got Plenty of those to choose from.

indeed, but none as lovely As you three. Bye, angels.

You didn't really think I was foolish enough

To let you know Charlie's address?

I mean, when I pointed Out to him that...

- you? - of course.

Bosley! Oh, no. No, no.

Unfunny.

Now, that's funny.