The Tall Target Page #3

He's very ill.

He had a seizure this morning.

We must get him home to Charleston.

Oh, yes. I have a letter

from the president of the railroad.

Excuse me.

Just a minute.

We'll appreciate as much quiet

as possible at this end of the car.

Oh.

I'll see to it personally, Mrs. Gibbons.

Ticket, mister.

It's back in the Car 42.

Yes. I'll catch you in a few minutes.

Fire tilt.

Sgt. Kennedy, New York police.

Did you see or hear a struggle, madame?

I seen or heard nothing.

There must've been at least two men.

One was around 50. Wore glasses.

Had florid face.

I left specific instructions.

I was not to be disturbed!

Good night.

"When the South Carolina militia

captured the federal post,

"they tore down your Stars & Stripes.

"And ran up their own Palmetto flag.

"Re-dress this indignity if you dare.

"But no. You have submitted

to it for two months.

"And you will submit forever."

Why it's outrageous!

The man should be horsewhipped!

George Kelvin is a windbag

What is he doing in the Senate anyways?

I thought Texas had

seceded from the Union.

You mean the Union

has succeeded from Texas, ma'am.

Well!

I see you had your way.

You didn't say you're going

to be on this train, Colonel.

Well, there's only one train south

at night, son.

You look as if you need a drink!

- Come on in.

- No, thank you. . Maybe later.

Well, you're welcome anytime.

We got the longest bar in the world

New York to Baltimore!

Baltimore? Youre going to Baltimore?

Yes. Didn't you see my Zouaves?

We're in they procession tomorrow.

And if there's going to be any shooting,

let's hope they wait until we pass.

Woo-wo-woo woo!

Woo-wo-woo woo!

Woo woo woo!

Madame, were being driven mad.

Will you have the kindness

to make that child of yours shut up?

Wo-wo-wo-woo woo!

Woo-wo-woo!

Winfield!

Want something?

My coat and my seat

if you're through with them.

Are you sure you have the right car?

That's my coat. Take it off!

Your coat? What coat?

We got a fight going on here?

I don't know.

My name is John Kennedy.

This is Berth 7 Car 42, isn't it?

That's my ticket and my coat.

Berth 7 Car 42.

John Kennedy.

- Well, let me see your ticket.

- That's my ticket.

This galute's crazy.

I'm John Kennedy.

You got some identification, Mr. Kennedy?

That's my letter and my gun.

You got some identification too?

Certainly.

"To my son John Kennedy

from his loving father,

"on this occasion of his graduation from

"Saint Anthony school. June 25, 1845."

It's not such a rare name.

I'll concede there could

be two John Kennedys.

There's only one ticket.

And it's mine.

Look, conductor. You remember me.

I came through the gate asking

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