The Chase - The Hold Up

Matthew Doyle is conferring with his lawyer, Mr. Johnson, about his current situation. Johnson says "Mr. Doyle, you understand that I can't prepare a proper defense unless you tell me everything". Doyle says "I understand, believe me. Just tell me what you need to know. I won't hold anything back". Johnson says "Alright, I want to know how you got involved in this thing. Oh, I don't mean the money angle. I can understand anyone wanting more money, but, how ...." Doyle says "How could a small fry like me get tied up with a big man like Elliot Barnes?" Johnson says "I guess that's it. You were originally just one of the accountants there, weren't you?" Doyle says "Yes, just one of three". Johnson says "And then in a period of 18 months ...." Doyle says "I was Vice President of the company". Johnson says "Yes, how did it happen? How or why, Mr. Doyle?" He says "Why? I wanted to get ahead. I guess there's one time for everybody. When there's a chance to get ahead, the easy way, you've got a choice. Stay where you are for the rest of your life, skimping and saving, or take what you want, like Elliot Barnes". Johnson says "Yes, that's it. Go ahead please". Doyle says "Well, I got that chance 18 months ago. I was wrong to take it. I know that now. I did fight it for a while, but it looked too good, too easy. Every time I went over my account books, I realized I was on to something big. I kept saying to myself, go to the police and tell them. It's the honest thing to do. But, I didn't go to the police. I went to Mr. Barnes's office instead. I told his secretary that I needed to see Mr. Barnes on a personal matter. Inside his office, Barnes says "The question of raises is handled by Mr. Heller. The question of working conditions is handled by ,,,," Doyle says "I didn't come to talk about a raise, Mr. Barnes. I came to talk to you about the Bridgetown Supply Company. I know who owns that company and why it was organized. I know it is only a front for an empty warehouse on River Street.