suspicious.
Why did he turn there?
He should have kept going straight.
The highway’s blocked for repairs.
We should make a detour.
- Stop! Let’s give them a lift!
- I can’t. It’s against regulations.
He didn’t pick up those girls.
He’s not a taxi driver. He’s a bandit.
Why did you wait to tell him
who you were?
I wanted to check
if he’s really fit for the job.
Did he prove it?
He proved it, Colonel.
He’s perfect!
I never dreamed that he’d...
Hit you with the cast?
Yes, sir!
I probably should have...
No sense in it.
Does he agree?
He agrees.
But still, I think we might...
No sense in it.
- May I suggest...
- You may not!
- Maybe you'll let me...
- Yes, do that.
This operation is your baby.
Act as you see right.
Now go on with your report.
Yes, sir. When we became better
acquainted, I outlined our plan...
What do I do now?
Nothing. Live as usual.
They’re going to bite the bait.
They’ll be watching you,
we’ll be watching them.
As soon as they try to get the cast,
we’ll close the trap.
Like I’m the live bait.
I know, I’m a fisherman myself.
They might offer to pay a ransom,
but I can bargain too.
I don’t think so. They’re convinced
you don’t know a thing.
They’ll want their goods back, without
paying and without your noticing.
How can they take a plaster cast off
without my noticing?
I’m not sure how they’ll try to do it,
but they can get you drunk,
drug you or knock you out.
It’s no problem to do it on someone
who’s knocked out or even dead.
Who’s dead?
But I don’t really think
it’ll go that far.
Couldn’t you let someone else
wear this plaster cast
for a little while?
Well, you can always say no.
No, I’m no coward,
I’m just afraid.
Afraid I won’t be able to do it.
Every man can do many things,
but, sadly enough,
not everyone is aware of it.
That’s right, it happens so often.
Let’s set up the liaison.
Now what are you doing,
Semyon Semyonovich?
How are we going to organize it?
In case we must speak to you...
Come to my place.
And when you must speak to us...
I’ll call a taxi and give my name.
Then I’ll come, or maybe my assistant.
Everything clear?
Thanks very, very much.
And I’m sorry I was so...
Forget it, we’ve seen much worse.
Won’t you come up
and meet my wife?
We’ve already agreed,
nobody must know about this.
- Not even Nadia?
- No one.
I understand.
Semyon Semyonovich!
Your bags...
Senya, the door.
Welcome back, Semyon Semyonovich!
Sorry that I’m so late.
But my social work comes first.
What’s wrong with your arm?
On Wednesday you’re giving a lecture.
We’ve put up the posters.
You’re the only one from our
community who has ever been there.
The subject is
‘New York, City of Contrasts’.
I haven’t been to New York,
I’ve been to Istanbul.
‘Istanbul, City of Contrasts’.
What difference does it make?
But what about your arm?
A closed fracture. I was knocked out.
When I came to, I had this cast on.
So unpretentious, but in good taste.
That’s really nice!
Oh yes, so what’s it about your arm?
That’s for you. A souvenir.
Thank you, Semyon Semyonovich!
Just press the button.
- Isn’t it funny?
- Very funny.
Thanks.
Did you see Sophia Loren?
Did you drink Coca-Cola?
How does it taste?
Go to sleep.
Doctors recommend it.
It’ll help me sleep.
I read it
in the ‘House and Home’ magazine.
Tell me exactly
what did you do to your arm?
I slipped, I fell down,
and got a closed fracture.
I knocked myself out,
when I came to I had this cast on.
I heard all that already. Please tell me
the truth, horrible as it may be.
I walked in the street and I slipped...
You never knew how to lie, did you?
I know what happened.
Who told you?
I’m sure it’s not a closed fracture.
What have you got there?
Gold and diamonds.
Stop kidding!
You haven’t got a closed fracture.
You got a compound fracture!
Let’s go to bed now.
You should be killed for that!
Please don’t beat me!
I’ll fix everything!
I want to see you dead!
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