The Dark Past Page #2

to get out into the open.

I'd promised to take him along

on our hunting trip,

And he was looking forward

to it.

I'd asked Fred

to check my rifle.

He was a wizard at any kind

of mechanical repair,

And we all took advantage

of his talent.

He said he'd tinker with it

and put it in shape.

And then, as I was putting

my books and papers together,

I noticed

the afternoon newspaper.

I remember that moment

quite clearly

Because those headlines

were my first introduction

To al Walker.

Nothin' like a ride

in the country, huh, warden?

You and me

have been indoors too much.

Have any trouble, al?

No. Worked like a charm.

Didn't it, warden?

Did you do what I told you?

Don't I always?

How about larry and the boat?

Never mind him.

We get to the lake

just after dark.

We wait there until he comes.

Where do we wait, underwater?

There's an empty shack by the lake-

An old boarded-Up place. We hang

out there till larry comes.

Empty shack, huh?

Well, it's perfect.

How close is the next house?

Right nearby.

Anyone live there?

Sure.

Who?

Guy named collins -

College professor.

Lives there

with his wife and kid...

maybe a cook.

They come up every weekend.

That's where we're staying.

But the people -

We can take care of them.

First place the cops would look

would be an empty shack.

Yeah, that's right.

Say, al,

what about the warden?

Yeah.

Warden,

here's where you get off.

Stop the car, mike.

So long,

and thanks for the help.

Oh, warden...

I've got something for you.

It's prison property.

You'd better take it along.

Al,

you didn't have to do that.

Wonderful shooting, andy.

We ought to get him

a silver trophy.

I'll settle

for another cup of coffee.

Here it is, andy.

Owen, see if you can find

a good dance record.

Sure.

it's good to be here.

Nothing like a weekend

in the country.

But what my husband means

is a weekend in an easy chair.

Another cup for you, Frank?

No thanks.

Thank you, dear.

Like to dance, Laura?

Doesn't she always?

Laura's unhappy

because I can't rumba.

Maybe you ought to learn,

Frank.

Are you advising me as a friend

or as a doctor?

Certainly

not as a rumba dancer.

Maybe I'll get owen

to teach me.

It's a little stuffy in here.

I think I'll get some air.

Is that the paper over there?

Yeah.

I'm sorry, ruth.

Frank is his usual charming self.

I ought to apologize to owen.

I wish Laura

hadn't brought owen up here.

Oh, she's gone through

these flirtations before.

They're harmless.

Come on, dear.

Let's throw some darts.

Aaaahh!

None of that.

Somebody screamed.

Yeah. It seemed

to come from over -

Get up... both of you.

Put 'em up.

Dr. Collins...

get over there.

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