- [first lines]
- Train Engineer: [in the cab of the train, looking at his pocket watch] Twelve o'clock. Four hours ago we were in Los Angeles. Ah, nothing ever happens on this trip.
- Jimmy: [Flaunting a copy of The Morning Gazette with the headline KILLER DELMAR ESCAPES!] How d'ya like my scoop?
- Newsstand girl: [uninterested] Awright.
- Jimmy: Alright? Say listen, when I get news it's so hot they have to print it on asbestos.
- Newsstand girl: Say, don't you ever stop patting yourself on the back?
- Jimmy: Sure, when I'm sunburnt. Listen honey, how would you like to have dinner with the best reporter in town?
- Newsstand girl: I'd love it. Where is he?
- Jimmy: Well, you're looking right at him. Jimmy Hawley in person, not a picture.
- Newsstand girl: Aw, you newsguys are all alike. Last time I had a date with one he left me flat while he was out chasin' police cars.
- Jimmy: Oh, not me, honey. My day's work is done when I punch the clock. Now first I'll take you to dinner, then to a picture show. Whaddya say?
- Newsstand girl: No.
- Jimmy: Aw, come off. Can't ya see that nice thick, juicy steak smothered in onions and mushrooms, french fried potatoes, coffee, apple pie a la mode...
- Newsstand girl: Ya got me boy. But the only reason I'm goin' is 'cause I'm hungry. When do we eat?
- Jimmy: Right now. Get your hat.
- Newsstand girl: Watch it for me, will ya Pearl? I got a supper.
- Police dispatcher: [sirens are heard] ... Los Angeles Police Department calling cars, attention please... Cars 15, 16, 17, 18, go to Union Station. Pick up officers on your way. Killer Delmar reported in vicinity.
- Cop in car: ...Step on it!
- [More police chatter]
- Jimmy: [Jimmy jumps on the running board of a police car] Delmar, eh?
- Cop in car: Yeah.
- Jimmy: Come on, step on it!
- [Newsstand girl comes out on the sidewalk, ready for dinner, looks all around for Jimmy, and realizes she's been stood up yet again]
- Jimmy: Oh honey, this is gonna make a great story! Can't ya see those headlines? "KILLER DELMAR RECAPTURED AFTER FIERCE BATTLE ON TRAIN! FIVE MEN KILLED!" Oh baby, what a story!