(pigeons cooing) well, jerry. about one more week of recutting, and i ll defy anyone to ever tell that these were once a part of the peralta necklace. (chuckles) my complements, maestro. you re a wizard. well, why shouldn t i be, europe perfecting the art? and what have i got for it? weak eyes. round shoulders. that s why i turned crook. i know, i know. you told me that before. many times, in fact. yes, i suppose i have. well, back to work. by the way, parker, i ve hired an entertainer. girl? yes, and very attractive, too. i m sure the hotel guests ll like her very much. and you? don t worry about me. dynamite, until it explodes. (clears throat) oh, waiter. tony ll take good care of you. oh, gary. hello, mr. parker. sit down, keep an old man company. it ll be a pleasure. no sign of that detective yet? no, but the boys ll take care of him if he shows up again. the man in the green coat. (applause) ladies and gentlemen, miss joan bentley. (