[Last lines, after Hanratty waits for Frank to show up at work]

There's impressions on every line... looks like the original amount was for $60...

[walks up and takes magnifier]

Mind if I take a look?

[looks up]

Cashed in Flagstaff a week ago. Cost the bank $16,000.

It's a real check.

Yeah. Yeah, it's been washed. The only thing original is the signature.

But it's perfect, Carl. I mean, this isn't hydrochloride or bleach.

No. Something new. Maybe a nail polish remover where the acetone removes the ink that's not been printed?

[long pause]

How did you do it, Frank? How did you cheat on the bar exam in Louisiana?

I didn't cheat. I studied for two weeks and I passed.

Is that the truth, Frank? Is that the truth?

I'll bet this guy steals checks out of mailboxes. He washes off their names and he puts on his own.

You're saying he's a local?

Well, if it were me, you know, I'd call the bank first... check out the balance...

Make sure there's enough money in there to make it worth your while...

You know, Carl, I think this guy's pretty smart.

[Carl laughs]

Now, all we have to do is catch him.