Mannix (TV Series)

A Question of Murder (1974)

H.B. Barnum III: Kevin John Hunter

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Quotes 

• Joe Mannix : Well, now, what can I do for you, Kevin John?

  Kevin John Hunter : I want to hire you.

  Joe Mannix : You want to hire me, huh? Okay, step into my office and let's talk about it. How about some coffee, Peg?

  Peggy Fair : I'll have to make it, Joe.

  Kevin John Hunter : [looking around Mannix's office]  Hey, this is really neat. You must do okay.

  Joe Mannix : Thanks. Have a seat, Kevin John.

  [Kevin John sits down] 

  Joe Mannix : Now, uh... what's this all about?

  Kevin John Hunter : I want you to prove that Bull Evans was murdered.

  Joe Mannix : Who's Bull Evans?

  Kevin John Hunter : He was a fighter. Almost champ once. He was my friend.

  Joe Mannix : Uh, you, uh, said he was murdered. How?

  Kevin John Hunter : Hit by a car the other night.

  Joe Mannix : Oh, and you think it was deliberate?

  Kevin John Hunter : I was there when it happened. But I can't prove anything. But he told me.

  Joe Mannix : Did you, uh, go to the police? You know, they won't charge you anything.

  Kevin John Hunter : Yeah, I went. They said it was hit-and-run. Because I'm only 12, nobody'll listen to me. I was hoping you'd be different.

  Joe Mannix : I'm listening, Kevin John.

  Kevin John Hunter : Bull said Larry Gates killed him.

  Joe Mannix : Oh. Who's Larry Gates?

  Kevin John Hunter : He's a fighter, too.

  Joe Mannix : Did your friend say why Larry Gates wanted to kill him?

  Kevin John Hunter : No, but Bull said he did, and I believe him. I want you to prove that. I can pay you. I have eight dollars and... some change I saved up. It's all yours. I work at Johnson's Grocery three afternoons a week. If this ain't enough, I can give you more. But you've just gotta help me, Mr. Mannix.

  Joe Mannix : [sighs]  Well... let's not worry about my fee just yet, hmm? Now, where can I get in touch with you?

  Kevin John Hunter : We don't have a phone. You can reach me at Johnson's Grocery.

  Joe Mannix : Oh.

  Kevin John Hunter : [hands Mannix a business card]  Here. Here's the number. You just leave a message, and Mr. Johnson'll make sure I get it. My address is on the other side.

  Joe Mannix : Oh. All right, I got it.

  Kevin John Hunter : You know, I've been looking all over for help, and you're the first person that's even gonna try. Thanks.

  [to Peggy as he leaves] 

  Kevin John Hunter : He's okay, you know that?

  [walks out the door and leaves]