The bear is on the prowl in many different guises. He may be the master thief stealing into Graceland, an intense young passenger experimenting in terror, or a psychiatrist haunted by his patient's nightmare. Or maybe he's beautiful, lethal woman in a blood-red scarf. So beware of this huge, dangerous beast. Because first he will enthrall you .. and then he will strike. By the dawn's early light—Cleveland in my dreams—Some things a man must do—Answers to soldier—Good for the soul—The Ehrengraf alternative—Someday I'll plant more walnut trees—The burglar who dropped in on Elvis—As good as a rest—Death wish—The merciful angel of death—The Tulsa experience—Some days you get the bear—Passport in order—Something to remember you by—Hilliard's ceremony—The Ehrengraf nostrum—Like a bug on a windshield—A blow for freedom—How would you like it? — Batman's helpers