The Whistler - Gateway to Danger

Eddie Vincent was a real rags to riches success story. He came from the wrong side of the tracks, but everyone knew he was going places. The only trouble was that he didn't care how, so long as he got there. He eventually made his way through law school, and got the job of assistant to the district attorney. It was a thrill at first, sitting in with District Attorney Ryan on all the big cases, but after a few years of it, he began once again to feel that itch he couldn't scratch, the opportunist without the opportunity. Eddie wanted the position of District Attorney for himself, and began making plans to achieve that goal. Later, one foggy night at the prison across the bay, an opportunity may have just presented itself. District Attorney Ryan receives a phone call from Warden Campbell. After talking to him, Ryan calls Eddie into his office, and says "Warden Campbell is on his way here" Eddie says "Warden Campbell?" Ryan says "Yes, Bugsy Malone just escaped from prison five hours ago, about three in the morning. Check with headquarters and tell Lieutenant Connolly I want a detail of five men". Eddie says "Yes, sir. five men. Where do you want them assigned?" Ryan says "Tell Sergeant Gregg to put a man at every entrance to this building. No one is to be admitted without an appointment". Eddie says "You're being pretty careful, Chief. Is all this about Malone?" Ryan says "Yeah. It's been more than ten years since I last saw him. I had your job then". Eddie says "Didn't he have a protection racket or something?" Ryan says "Yes, and we never could pin him down. He's the cleverest criminal I ever tackled. We never would have nailed him except for one bad mistake. Eddie asks "Oh? What was that?" Ryan says "He figured he could beat any kind of a rap, even murder. Before we were through, we had him on five first degree counts, but he only went to prison for manslaughter, a 15 year sentence. Malone had this whole town terrified, including the jury".