All Quotes

"[KABOOM!! A gunshot rings out]"

"[Tom immediately reaches for his holster]"

"Tom: My gun! He has my gun!"

"[The three take off in the direction of the shot, praying that nothing worse has happened]"

"[Shorty prays the same fashion]"

"[Somehow, his monkey has gotten hold of a gun and squeezes off a shot. It has missed him among miles. Next time, he may not be so lucky. Shorty is frozen with fear and yet won't release Eva]"

"Eva: He came to rescue me!"

"Shorty: Where'd you get that gun? Drop it!"

"[He glowers at the monkey. The monkey has always obeyed him before, but not any longer. The furry little monster points the gun straight at him. Shorty ducks behind a tree in fright. Eva wiggles out of his hold and runs behind Dodger]"

"Eva: C'mon, baby, drop it and run!"

"[Dodger places furry fingers on the trigger]"

"Shorty: Easy now, Fingers! Easy there..."

"[Shorty jumps back as Dodger squeezes off another shot. This one hits the ground next to Shorty]"

"[Peter, Tom and Amy race out from between the trees, followed by the police car]"

"Amy: Eva! We're here!"

"[As he hears her voice, Dodger drops the gun. This is Shorty's chance, and he runs. Tom takes off after him]"

"Eva: Momma!"

"[Amy and Peter run to her and pull her into a three-fashioned hug. Dodger wants it four-fashion. He scampers among them all and works his road in]"

"Eva: I'm sorry! I'm very sorry about everything."

"[Amy squeezes her tightly]"

"Amy: Thank heavens you're safe, darling."

"Peter: And thank heavens this monkey exists!"

"[I can murder that monkey. Shorty is thinking about as he races through the park. Just another few yards and he'll reach his trailer. He's had tight brushes with the law before, but he's always gotten away. The trailer is so close......]"

"[A long black limo pulls up next to the trailer]"

"[Charlie and Drake get out]"

"[Seeing them, Shorty skids to a halt. This is worse than the law. He freezes to the spot]"

"Drake: Get in the car."

"Charlie: Get in the car!"

"[Tom bursts up behind Shorty, trailed by the police car]"

"Tom: Alright, pal! You're under arrest!"

"[Shorty turns to Tom with a grateful sigh]"

"Shorty: Thank you!"

"[Saved––by the police. Shorty offers a mocking wave to the two goons before he jogs toward Tom]"

"Shorty: These men are murderers, they want to murder me!"

"[Drake and Charlie disappear into the limo. With tires squeaking, they drive away]"

"[Tom handcuffs Shorty. One of the police officers frisks him and finds a drawstring purse. Tom recites Shorty's Miranda rights as the officer checks the contents of the purse]"

"Officer: Lieutenant, check this out."

"[He holds out a handful of money, wallets and jewelry. Tom immediately recognizes Amy's antique diamond pin and ring among the stolen items. Astounded and happy, he gives Shorty a big hug. Wait until Amy sees this]"

"[A short distance afar, Eva is hugging Dodger and pleading with Amy and Peter]"

"Eva: He doesn't steal anymore! The pirate even said so. Ask him."

"[Tom comes trotting up with a huge smirk and a surprise for Amy. Amy examines the jewelry with a unbelieving grin]"

"Amy: My––how come? This is grand!"

"[Dodger jumps into Tom's arms and strokes his face as if to say "I agree!"]"

"[Everyone laughs heartily]"

"[But Eva stares at Tom with rounded eyes. Doesn't anyone realize? Tom is inches aside from animal fur and––]"

"Eva: Hey, Tom's not sneezing!"

"Tom: He's been with us so long, I've probably had used to him."

"[Dodger jumps back into Eva's arms. Now that Tom is no longer bothered by his allergy, Eva thinks that perhaps Dodger can be her pet]"

"Eva: Can I keep him? Please? Now you know how responsible I can be––I took care of him so well, you didn't even know I had him!"

"Amy: Yes, I do, I really do."