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The shop watch on that airline now McQueen, we can't afford to have anything happen to
our diver. There it is. Never mind, never mind, I'll handle it. Here it comes. Oh, let's
see what we have. Now that's more like it. Look here, Roy, do you know what that is?
No, I don't. It's called epimorisis. There hasn't been a decent specimen of that brought
up in ten years. Well, we'd better go below, Laura. This is too fragile for the night air.
It dries it up. Can I do anything to help? No, you stay here on deck and keep out of
the way. Between what depth is it brought up from? About 32 feet. Oh, darling. Darling,
don't let him upset you. He doesn't mean it, really. Well, you don't have to explain my
father to me. I know him well enough. Laura? Coming, Doctor. Lovely. Well, let's get Chandler
up. Aye, sir. Better prepare the basic solution immediately, Laura. Are you ready for the
fluorescein? One second, Doctor. I don't know this yet. It's too active for me. It's reason
enough. One centimeter of that would kill all the men on the ship. Take your time. Ready
now? All right. Slowly now. Very, very slowly. That's good. Good. A little more slowly. It's
beginning to cloud up. Watch the gauge. All right. That'll do. Now, double-check that
valve. We can't afford to have any of this gas escape, whatever happens. Secure now,
Doctor. All right. There we are. Now then, take this down, will you? May 27, 1952. Three
specimens of chorlepomaurices at a depth of 32 feet. One perfect and two damaged. Number?
C-284. C-284. And enter our position. Right there at the top of the page. Doctor? Hmm?
As your daughter-in-law to be, may I make an impertinent and a pertinent observation?
I'll have to hurry up and get this into solution. You weren't very nice to him. I wasn't very
nice to who? To Roy when he just tried to help. You knew what it was when you saw it.
Yes, of course I did. But he didn't. Well, what difference does it make? Well, it does
to me. It's indicative of his entire attitude towards scientific investigation and everything
I've ever tried to do for him. Doctor, you are trying to force Roy in a pattern where
he doesn't fit. He's very sensitive. Meaning that scientists are not? No, no, Doctor, I
don't mean that, but Roy would like to be a writer. And he could be a very good one
if you would only give him a little encouragement, a chance. A poet, no doubt. Hmm. Better get
these into solution before they dry up. We can't hold them out much longer. Well, you
made your impertinent observation. What about the other one? Well, Doctor, it seems to me
that even though Roy has disappointed you as a scientist, he still deserves to be treated
as a man. I'm afraid that both your observations are impertinent, my dear. Roy has never proved
to me that he was a man. Science is a man's job that requires endless work. Stamina, sweat.
Oh, Doctor. Doctor, did you cut yourself? Never mind that, it's a specimen. Get into
solution before we lose it. But Doctor, let him fix his hair. Do as I say, Laura, the
specimen quickly. A valuable specimen should be your first consideration. It's science
that counts. Science is an important thing, not the scientist. Remember that. That must
be Chandler. That stuff I set up, any good? Yeah, I think so. Well, that's good. Because
good or bad, that was my last trip down. You can tell that to your pop, Junior. No, no,
Chandler, don't start flirting again. You keep out of this. I got a contract, you understand,
Junior? Now, three weeks out of court is long enough for any of ours, but my contract says
we should have started back to Frisco two days ago. Well, you'll get an extra pay for
that, you know. I ain't interested in extra pay. I ain't interested in picking up all
the stray seaweed in the Pacific. And you can tell that to your pop, too, Junior. I'll
tell him. You can tell him for me that I think he's in no good laws. Shut up, such a dirty
mouth. Specimens OK? Yes, darling, look, one experiment. I thought I could stay up on
deck, you're only in the way. Dad, I've got to talk to you. Chandler's acting up again.
He says he won't dive anymore. I'll take care of Chandler. Yeah, but I'm afraid you won't
talk him out of it this time. He's in a pretty ugly mood. You know, I think, Dad, I'm not
interested in what you think, and I'm not interested in Chandler's moods. All he thinks
about is getting ashore and getting drunk. Well, I was only trying to help. This is a
scientific expedition. I don't expect either you or Chandler to appreciate the responsibilities,
but as long as we're bringing up specimens like this, I'm going to stay right here in
these waters. What is it?
A needle. But it's amazing that it should remain visible for so long. Look at that thing
shine. It must be a red hawk. Did you see that? Look, look, there it is again. It changed
its position. It zigzagged. It zigzagged. Look, there it is again. But that's impossible.
It's going to crack. McQueen, make to that spot. Hurry, while the water's still bubbling
and we can see it. You mean, don't go in out there? I think we ought to get out of here
right away. McQueen, do as you're told.
That is a meteor. It can't be.
It used to be a part of it, Doctor. Drop anchor. Chandler, get into your diving suit.
What? You don't think I'm going down there, do you? Well, enough. There's only a quarter
feet of water along the shelf. Nothing doing. I ain't diving. Even if I want to do, which
I don't, I couldn't get down there. That thing's red hot. Not anymore. The water's cooled
off. Get into your diving suit, Chandler, and I'll see that you get a bonus. You can
keep your bonus. Who do you think you're kidding? I got an electrification doctor,
but I know this much. A meteor falls in a straight line. It don't zigzag. Don't change
course. What do you mean, Chandler? It ain't no meteor. That's what I mean. What is it?
You guess. McQueen, get the diving gear ready. I'll go down. You can't do that. The pressure.
You're in no condition. Get the gear ready. Wait a minute, Dad. McQueen's right. You're
in no shape to get down there. I know what he's suggesting, but I say him. You got yourself
in the spot, ain't you, Junior? I'll go. No, Roy. Well, you might have... Well, what
are you waiting for, Chandler? Get the gear ready for him.
Doctor, it isn't a meteor, is it? What do you think it is? What do I think it is? I think
it... It's a spaceship. And you let him go down there? We've got to find out what's
down there. We may be on the verge of discovering something of enormous importance. But, Doctor,
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And now, back to our story. The Invader, starring Ava Gabor and William Hive.
How much did you get close to it? Leave him alone. Stop asking questions. Now, Queenie
and me got it right there on what was down there. Don't leave. You know it's a good time.
Now, as soon as you're dressed, Roy, come down to the cabin. And Laura, I don't want
to see him alone.
Roy, Roy, are you all right?
Yes, yes, I feel fine.
Darling, darling, I was so worried for you. You'd better go down. Your father is waiting
for you in his cabin.
My father?
You did a good job, kid.
Where was he?
In his...
He said I wanted to go.
In his cabin.
Oh. What's the matter? You're still punchy from that dive, kid?
I don't blame you.
Here, let me hold your hand, son.
Roy, can I get you something?
No, no, thank you. I'm all right.
I want you to know that I'm proud of you, son. How do you feel?
Fine, fine, thank you. I'm all right.
Now, now tell me what's down there.
Nothing.
Nothing? What do you mean nothing? Something crashed there. We saw it. It can't be a meteor.
What is it?
It was a meteor.
But that's impossible. No meteor ever swerves and changes course.
We were mistaken. It must have been an atmospheric condition or an optical illusion.
Optical illusion?
Yes. There's nothing down there but a meteor.
An optical illusion.
I see. Well, that had ridden the mark on me.
What did you think it was?
I feel foolish even thinking about it now. I thought it was a spaceship.
Well, you must be tired, son. You rest up a bit. I'll go up and tell the others.
Yes, thank you.
Roy, I want you to know that I'm sorry about... well, I mean...
We'll talk about it later.
Shall I turn out the light?
No, no. It doesn't bother me.
Rest well.
Excuse me, son. Won't be a minute. Doctor wants me to check a valve on the sporothema.
I'd rather carry a cargo of bombs than this gas.
That gives me the shivers for fear of a leak.
Dad tells me it was a meteor you saw down below.
What is it, lad? Why are you... you don't look... what's the matter with you?
Roy!
I've decided to put him to San Francisco for supplies.
We all need a rest and after the terrible risk that Roy took for my sake a while ago, I...
I guess I have a lot to think about.
You always underestimated Roy.
Yes, I did. Worst of all, I forgot that he was my son.
He'll understand. I know he will.
I hope so. And I hope that someday I can make it up to him.
Chandler, tell McQueen to set course for San Francisco.
San Francisco? Yes, sir.
Have you told Roy?
No, I... I thought you'd like to do that.
Roy! Roy, we're going home.
Home?
Yes, your father just gave the orders.
He understands everything. Everything is going to be all right now.
You don't look very pleased.
I'm so fragile.
Oh, Roy.
Roy? Roy, what's the matter?
You don't seem...
I don't seem what?
I don't know. You don't seem to be...
Oh, Roy.
Roy, you will have to be more tidy in our new home.
Roy is dead, too.
What are you saying?
Yes, he's down there.
What are you saying?
You earth people are such simple creatures.
I make you think you see the man you love.
I can make you think anything I wish.
Stop it! Stop it, Roy! What are you saying? What happened to you?
Does this look like Roy?
No! No!
And the man who calls himself my father?
He said he saw a spaceship tonight.
He was right, you know.
Roy?
You safe, son?
I'm looking for McQueen.
Chandler told me that he...
He's staying down here.
McQueen!
McQueen!
Oh, Roy. Roy, what's happened to McQueen?
Sit down, doctor.
But you don't understand...
I said sit down.
Now then, how far is it to the mainland?
I don't even know that.
Answer me.
125 miles. Roy, what's happened?
Yes, that would be 9.3 miles.
Well, I'm not so far off my target as I thought.
Roy, how can you be so unfeeling when McQueen lying here dead?
Everyone on this boat is dead, doctor.
Everyone except you and me.
No.
I'm not.
Everyone.
Who are you?
My name is Coral.
So why don't you kill me?
Because you will show me how to operate this crude engine that powers this boat.
I must get to the mainland.
Roy, where's my son?
I found him examining my vessel.
He grabbed a gun and a lock, got into his diving suit and assumed his shape.
Assumed his shape?
Yes.
Your son, doctor, is in my spaceship.
Dead.
Dead.
My son's dead.
I shouldn't have sent him down.
What are you?
I'm a scientist.
A scientist?
What are you after?
My mission is one of exploration, examination and detailed report.
Later I find this planet suitable invasion and colonization.
And kill all of us as you killed my son?
Yes, I believe it will be necessary to kill you all.
You see, you earth people are of no use to us.
You'll be as predators, animals.
We are a superior race.
A superior race.
Look ahead, Coral.
If you kill us,
you will be killed in time.
Others will come.
Another race superior to yours.
And you will disappear one by one.
No, we won't disappear, doctor.
You will not destroy us because we are perfection.
The ultimate.
The individual does not count, doctor.
Science does.
Yes, and overnight I thought that too.
But you're wrong, Coral.
The individual is the only thing that does count.
Science without a heart, science without feeling isn't science at all.
I cannot interest myself in your ridiculous platitudes.
Somewhere you overlooked a lesson, Coral.
A lesson I learned tonight.
That science progress is futile
unless it's dedicated to the common good.
A superior man.
You're a superior fool, Coral.
What is it you're doing, assistant?
You think that the cap will be filled with steadless fluorocene gas?
Are you immune to that gas or to hydrocyanic acid?
You actually think that you can destroy me?
This gas would destroy any form of life.
You have ten seconds at most.
Madman, you're willing to die.
Yes, I'm fast.
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