Kris Kringle Caper

I love your lost headpiece Seven shopping-days left until Christmas Colonel Steve Austin suddenly remembers he has not bought any gifts for his friends and relatives

He decides to go to Geffner's the large department store downtown Help you, sir Yes, I'm looking for something in perfumes Any particular fragrance? I thought you might be able to suggest something Well, there certainly is a large variety to choose from I can see that What's the promotion about?

That's where the store Santa Claus holds court Probably some kid didn't get what he wanted, and it's registering a complaint. Soon, we'll all see Mr. Hage. Mr. Hage? Hey! Watch it, Mr.! This is a crowded store. Someone could get hurt.

Sorry, pal, I'm in a hurry. I understand. Christmas rush. Yeah, well, I gotta run. Hey, Mr. Gimme my Christmas present. Go away! Clear it to me! Come on, kid. Go away! What seems to be the problem?

He stole my Christmas present. The one that Santa Claus gave me. Look, Belle. She's my daughter. I wanted a surprise. Now she's gonna ruin the whole thing. He's not my father. Get me my present.

I think you better give it to her. Get out of my way. What that gun away? Someone could get hurt. Not if you leave me alone. Now stand aside. I'm walking out of here. No you're not.

Later, at the office of scientific intelligence, Colonel Steve Austin is in a security conference with his boss, Oscar Goldman. Good thing you call me in on this, Steve. When I grabbed that guy, he dropped the package and it broke open.

I could see the thing inside was no ordinary Christmas present. That's why I picked it up and got it to you. Steve, you seem to have a talent for finding trouble. But in this case, you may have stumbled on a major espionage ring.