The Falcon: The Case of the Hypocritical Hypo 08/01/1951

Summary

Summary of "The Falcon: The Case of the Hypocritical Hypo"

Podcast Information:

• Title: The Falcon: The Case of the Hypocritical Hypo
• Host/Author: Choice Classic Radio
• Description: Old time radio fans! Choice Classic Radio brings to you old time radio’s greatest detectives! Each day we feature a program chosen from the most popular shows of the period. So sit back and enjoy the best detectives The Golden Age of Radio has to offer!
• Episode Release Date: August 7, 2025

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Introduction and Setting

The episode opens on a stormy Wednesday evening in New York City, setting a classic noir atmosphere. Inside a Brooklyn hideout, Fred Desantis anxiously awaits the arrival of Danny Graham, who seems to be involved in some shady dealings. The dialogue is immediately tense, establishing the suspense and mystery that will unfold.

Fred Desantis (00:51): "Where's Margie?"

Danny Graham (03:00): "She doesn't come."

Key Characters Introduced

• Mike Waring (The Falcon): A private detective tasked with uncovering the truth behind Danny Graham's disappearance.
• Fred Desantis: A mysterious figure entangled in Danny's affairs, hinting at possible criminal activities.
• Pearl Graham: Danny's wife, who becomes a crucial witness in the unfolding investigation.
• Larry Sloane: Another key player whose connections and motives become central to the plot.
• Si Nichols: An associate linked to past criminal activities, adding complexity to the case.
• Hazel Fulton: Larry Sloane's girlfriend, whose sudden appearance raises suspicions.

Plot Progression

Initial Investigation:

Mike Waring begins his investigation by interacting with Fred Desantis. Their conversation at [00:51] reveals an underlying tension concerning money and possible threats.

Danny Graham (00:59): "Hypochondriac I know is having trouble sleeping and someone prescribed a little lead pill. Unless I stop him, he may take it right between the eyes."

Mike's arrival brings new hope but also deeper complications. Shortly after, Pearl Graham visits Mike seeking help to find her missing husband, Danny.

Pearl Graham (05:35): "I don't know if you can do anything. My husband's disappeared."

Uncovering the Mystery:

As Mike delves deeper, he encounters Larry Sloane and Si Nichols, each interaction peeling back layers of deceit and greed. The investigation points towards a significant sum of money—$65,000—that seems to be the root cause of the turmoil.

Mike Waring (09:47): "He's in Brooklyn."

Key Revelations and Twists

• Double Crossings: It's revealed that Fred Desantis might be the true antagonist, manipulating others to secure the stolen money.

  Business Representative (16:55): "His motive is the $65 grand he and Larry Sloan stole in that payroll heist."

• Pearl's Innocence: Through meticulous questioning, Mike establishes that Pearl had no motive to harm Danny, steering suspicion away from her.

  Business Representative (15:21): "You weren't so dazed that you couldn't take your child and head to LaGuardia Airport?"

• Involvement of Si Nichols: The discovery of Si Nichols' body links back to Larry Sloane, indicating a broader conspiracy.

  Business Representative (23:14): "Well, you never listen to mystery shows?"

• Hazel Fulton’s Deception: Hazel's appearance introduces further deception, as her true intentions and connections unravel the plot.

  Hazel Fulton (21:17): "I'm very glad to make your acquaintance, Mr. Waring."

Climactic Confrontation

In the final act, Mike pieces together the puzzle, confronting the culprits and unveiling the intricate web of lies spun by Fred Desantis. The revelation that Desantis orchestrated the entire scheme to eliminate Danny and secure the stolen money brings the case to a poignant close.

Business Representative (28:58): "So if Larry had the money, he wouldn't have bothered to bail out my client. He put up 10,000 hoping she'd lead him to 65."

Conclusion and Resolution

Mike successfully resolves the case, ensuring justice is served and restoring peace to Pearl Graham's life. The episode concludes with a reflection on the complexities of human motives and the relentless pursuit of truth by The Falcon.

Business Representative (28:00): "Well, what about your client? Well, what about her? Well, she could have murdered her husband."

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Notable Quotes

• Fred Desantis on Trust:

  Fred Desantis (03:20): "Have a little consideration. I could catch pneumonia."

• Pearl Graham on Her Marriage:

  Pearl Graham (06:33): "Danny believes that a wife shouldn't interfere in her husband's business. He thinks her place is in the home."

• Mike Waring on Determination:

  Mike Waring (19:18): "I can't stand a guy who's stubborn."

• Business Representative on DeSantis' Motives:

  Business Representative (28:00): "Danny double crossed him. Then he went to work on Cy Nichols hoping you'd pin it on Sloan and get Larry out of his hair."

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Insights and Themes

• Greed and Betrayal: The pursuit of money drives the characters to deceit and betrayal, showcasing the darker aspects of human nature.

• Justice vs. Corruption: Mike Waring embodies the struggle between seeking justice and overcoming the widespread corruption surrounding the case.

• Trust and Deception: The intricate relationships and shifting alliances emphasize the themes of trust and deception, common in classic detective narratives.

Final Thoughts

"The Falcon: The Case of the Hypocritical Hypo" delivers a gripping tale of mystery, intrigue, and moral ambiguity. Through sharp dialogue and well-developed characters, the episode captivates listeners, offering a quintessential old-time radio detective story. Mike Waring's relentless quest for truth serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of classic detective fiction, making this episode a standout in Choice Classic Radio’s lineup.

Transcript

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[Business Representative]

Yes, this is the Falcon speaking. Oh, Carol, I'm glad you called. You'll have to count me out tonight, angel. I'm all jammed up.

[Mike Waring]

Mm.

[Business Representative]

Hypochondriac I know is having trouble sleeping and someone prescribed a little lead pill. Unless I stop him, he may take it right between the eyes.

[Ed Hurley]

This is Ed Hurley. He friends inviting you on behalf of the Kraft Foods company to listen to the Adventures of the Falcon transcribed today. You met the Falcon first in his best selling novels. Then you saw him in his thrilling motion picture series. Now join him on the air when the Falcon solves the case of the hypocritical hypo.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

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[Pearl Graham]

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[Ed Hurley]

Miracle Whip tastes really good. Not too sharp, not too mild, but just exactly right. And Miracle Whip tastes different, too different from any other salad dressing. Try it yourself.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

See?

[Ed Hurley]

Why, it's America's favorite salad dressing. The one and only Miracle Whip. And now, the case of the hypocritical hypo. It's Wednesday evening in New York, and the rain is coming down in the proverbial buckets. From a window in a little Brooklyn hideout, a gentleman named Fred Desantis watches anxiously. Then finally, a car draws up to the curb. A few minutes later, there's a knock at the door, and Mr. DeSantis almost knocks over a lamp in his ears to answer.

[Business Representative]

Hello, Fred.

[Fred Desantis]

You alone, Danny?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

What else?

[Fred Desantis]

Where's Margie?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

She wouldn't come.

[Fred Desantis]

What do you mean she wouldn't come?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Give a fella a chance to take his coat off, wouldn't you?

[Fred Desantis]

I asked you something, Danny.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Honest, DeSantis. Have a little consideration. I could catch pneumonia. This way any doctor will tell you.

[Fred Desantis]

Where's Margie?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

I told you, she didn't come with me.

[Fred Desantis]

Why not?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

She said, how did she know it wasn't a trap? There was no way of checking. You ain't got a phone here.

[Fred Desantis]

Told her you were working for me?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Sure, but you wouldn't believe me.

[Fred Desantis]

What does she want me to do, call for the money myself?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

That's what she said.

[Fred Desantis]

Well, you go right back to home.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

I don't do any good, Fred. I practically got on my knees to the girl. All she said was, if Desantis wants his dough, let him come and get it.

[Fred Desantis]

How far does she think I'd get with Larry Sloan looking for me?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

I told her that, too, but she wouldn't listen. Look, I got an idea. How would it be if you gave me a note?

[Fred Desantis]

If I gave you a note?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Yeah, for Margie. You can tell her if she don't want to come over here herself, she can turn the money over to me.

[Fred Desantis]

She can?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

What I mean, to bring to you?

[Fred Desantis]

You nuts?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Well, what's the matter?

[Fred Desantis]

You think I'd trust you with 65 grand?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Oh, now, that hurts, Fred. All I'm trying to do is be helpful. You can't say I haven't proved it.

[Fred Desantis]

What are you trying to give me?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Who else would go out on a night like this? I'm liable to catch my death a cold.

[Fred Desantis]

Don't make me laugh.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Yeah, well, I'm very suscept. Well, if that's the way you feel.

[Fred Desantis]

Oh, wait a minute, Danny.

[Business Representative]

Yeah?

[Fred Desantis]

Swear in your kid's life.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

I swear by my kid. Now you satisfied?

[Fred Desantis]

No, but I can't help myself. Get me a pen and some paper.

[Si Nichols]

Say, buddy.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Me?

[Ed Hurley]

Yeah.

[Si Nichols]

I wonder if you could help me out.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Now, look, mister, I'm in a hurry, if you don't mind.

[Si Nichols]

Relax, kid. Someone to think I was going to brace you for a touch. You live in that house?

[Mike Waring]

Why?

[Si Nichols]

Because if you do, you must be Danny Graham.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

What if I am?

[Si Nichols]

Well, My name is Si Nichols.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Look, Mr. Nichols, I'm not a well man.

[Si Nichols]

You'd never guess it to look at you.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Well, appearances can be deceiving, you know. So if you'll excuse me.

[Si Nichols]

Ah, take it easy, Danny. Freddy by wants to talk to you.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Your friend's name wouldn't be Larry Sloan, would it?

[Si Nichols]

What made you say that?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

I wasn't born yesterday. And if Mr. Sloan wants me.

[Si Nichols]

That he does. Danny, when Larry Sloan wants something bad enough, you're going to get it.

[Business Representative]

Yes?

[Pearl Graham]

I wonder if I have the right place.

[Business Representative]

Well, that all depends. What place are you looking for?

[Pearl Graham]

Are you Mike Waring?

[Business Representative]

Mm.

[Pearl Graham]

I mean, the private detective they call a Falcon?

[Business Representative]

That's right.

[Pearl Graham]

Oh, well, my name is Pearl Graham.

[Business Representative]

Won't you come in?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Thanks.

[Business Representative]

Let me take your coat.

[Pearl Graham]

No, I. I can't stay long. I left my baby with a neighbor.

[Business Representative]

Well, what can I do for you, Mrs. Graham?

[Pearl Graham]

I. I don't know if you can do anything. My husband's disappeared.

[Business Representative]

Your husband?

[Pearl Graham]

His name is Danny. He hasn't been home since last night.

[Business Representative]

Did you report it to the police?

[Pearl Graham]

Yeah, but they told me not to worry.

[Business Representative]

You don't seem to have much luck following that prescription.

[Pearl Graham]

Going out of my mind, Mr. Waring. Danny never did anything like this before.

[Business Representative]

What does your husband do?

[Pearl Graham]

Well, that's hard to say. Right now he's working for Mr. DeSantis.

[Business Representative]

What DeSantis would that be?

[Pearl Graham]

I don't know his first name.

[Business Representative]

What kind of work does Danny do for him?

[Pearl Graham]

I don't know exactly.

[Business Representative]

When you come right down to it, you don't seem to know very much about anything.

[Pearl Graham]

Well, Danny believes that a wife shouldn't interfere in her husband's business. He thinks her place is in the home.

[Business Representative]

A fellow named Hitler had the same idea.

[Pearl Graham]

What?

[Business Representative]

Nothing. Well, I'll do what I can, Mrs. Graham. Though I've got a hunch if your husband doesn't show up, you'll be way ahead of the game.

[Mike Waring]

You must really enjoy your work. Sigh. You realize Graham's been out for almost 24 hours. What'd you hit him with, anyway?

[Si Nichols]

Well, you know how it is.

[Business Representative]

Sloan.

[Mike Waring]

No, I don't know. That's why.

[Business Representative]

Now, who?

[Mike Waring]

Dad? I can't imagine.

[Si Nichols]

Think it'll be Fred?

[Mike Waring]

No. Desantis wouldn't have missed him yet. Keep an eye on him. I'll get it. All right. Hold your horses, will you?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Hello, Larry.

[Mike Waring]

What are you doing here? Hazel?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

I surprised you, didn't I?

[Mike Waring]

You certainly did. What's the matter with Los Angeles?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Nothing.

[Mike Waring]

So why didn't you stay there?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

I got lonesome for you.

[Mike Waring]

You got lonesome for me? I got a good mind to knock your teeth out.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Will you listen to him? I travel 3,000 miles to see him and. Hey, what was that?

[Mike Waring]

It's none of your business.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Well, who's that fellow on the back?

[Mike Waring]

Hazel, if you don't get out of here.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Hey, that's Danny Graham, ain't it?

[Mike Waring]

How did you know that?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

What's the matter with you, Larry? You know, I used to work here in New York. It was in. Let me think.

[Mike Waring]

Do it outside.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

You mean you don't want me here?

[Mike Waring]

How'd you ever figure that out?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Well, when a man says to Me?

[Mike Waring]

I'll be right with you, Sime.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Hey, who's he?

[Mike Waring]

Nobody you should know. Now beat it.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Well, at least give me a chance.

[Mike Waring]

I told you something, Hazel, didn't I?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Okay, Larry. You'll see if you won't be sorry.

[Mike Waring]

Go on, get lost.

[Si Nichols]

Not bad if you like him.

[Business Representative]

Stupid.

[Mike Waring]

You're running off at the mouth sign.

[Si Nichols]

No offense intended.

[Mike Waring]

Get him up.

[Business Representative]

All right.

[Si Nichols]

Come on, Danny. Come on. Rise and shine.

[Business Representative]

Lemme along.

[Si Nichols]

Get up, boy.

[Business Representative]

This is Reveley, huh?

[Mike Waring]

Hello, Graham.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Oh, you're Larry Sloan.

[Mike Waring]

That's right. I'm awfully sorry about this.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Should be. You know, he could have fractured my skull. Where's the mirror?

[Si Nichols]

Sit down.

[Mike Waring]

Lay off him, Simon. Listen, Danny, I want to talk to you.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

You're not kidding me, Sloane. I know what you're going to say. You'd like to know where Fred Desantis.

[Mike Waring]

Is hiding out, but you're not going to tell me, huh?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

I swore on my child's life.

[Mike Waring]

So what?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

So on top of that, this.

[Mike Waring]

This.

[Si Nichols]

Careful.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

I'll be lucky if I don't have a concussion. Do you know that the skull is.

[Ed Hurley]

The tenderest part of.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Well, if you think I'm going to tell you where Desantis is just like that, you're wrong.

[Mike Waring]

Am I? Yeah.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

It's going to cost you a grand.

[Mike Waring]

What?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

It's worth a lot more. I know why you're after him.

[Mike Waring]

Do you?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Well, I can draw my own conclusions. He had a roll on him big enough to choke a horse.

[Mike Waring]

How much was it?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

I didn't stop to count it, but I figured ought to be worth a thousand.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Allow.

[Mike Waring]

Tell you what I'll do, Danny. I'll give you 100 now in the balance, after I see to Satis.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Well, I really shouldn't, but okay.

[Mike Waring]

Mm. 20, 40, 50. And 50 makes 100.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

He's in Brooklyn.

[Mike Waring]

Where in Brooklyn?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Got a furnished room at 1440 Kelvin.

[Mike Waring]

If you're lying to me, Graham, I swear by my.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

It's the truth, Mr. Sloan. Can I go now?

[Mike Waring]

Yeah.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

You won't say anything to this?

[Mike Waring]

I won't say anything to him.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Well, lots of luck.

[Mike Waring]

Oh, thanks.

[Si Nichols]

You know, he could be tossing you a curve.

[Mike Waring]

Yes, I thought of that.

[Si Nichols]

And supposing he tips off to Santa's.

[Mike Waring]

Would you believe it? Sigh. I thought of that, too. Get your coat. I feel like a little ride.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Now, where could she have put that hot water bottle? If I told her once, I told her a thousand times. Who'd you expect, Pearl?

[Pearl Graham]

Where have you been? I was going out of my mind.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

You didn't have far to travel.

[Pearl Graham]

I even hired a private detective to find you.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

You what?

[Pearl Graham]

Yeah. Mike Waring.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

What'd you do that for?

[Pearl Graham]

I told you, I was worried sick.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Well, you call him and tell him the wandering boy has returned. Is that all the shirts I've got?

[Pearl Graham]

No, there's some in the bottom drawer. You going off again?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Yeah, I gotta run over to Philly for Mr. DeSantis.

[Pearl Graham]

How long will you be gone?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Just overnight.

[Pearl Graham]

Well, what do you need all those shirts for?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

I'm gonna change every five minutes. Any more questions?

[Pearl Graham]

You're going away with that girl.

[Mike Waring]

What girl?

[Pearl Graham]

Hazel.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Hazel?

[Pearl Graham]

Hazel Fulton?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

What are you crazy? I don't know anybody. But she called me.

[Pearl Graham]

Yes.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Well, what do you know? I haven't heard from her in years. I thought she was in Los Angeles.

[Pearl Graham]

You're not fooling me. You're planning to run away with her.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

I wasn't planning on a pearl, but it's not a bad idea.

[Pearl Graham]

What about me and the baby?

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Let your father support you. He's got apartment houses.

[Pearl Graham]

Not going to let you go.

[Business Representative]

Danny, don't be a d. Don't mean it.

[Kraft Foods Announcer]

Are you going to get out of my way?

[Pearl Graham]

Warning you, you walk out of that door.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Danny. Danny.

[Ed Hurley]

How are you, Mike? Long time no see.

[Business Representative]

Yeah, it feels like a week.

[Ed Hurley]

Well, what do you have?

[Business Representative]

Well, I don't know. What do you suggest? I wish you'd ask me that sometime.

[Ed Hurley]

Oh, hi. It's hard to.

[Business Representative]

What are you doing here? Well, I had something to tell you, but it kind of slipped my mind. Well, that's a great help.

[Ed Hurley]

Speaking of great helps, Mike, that reminds me. Did you ever try a fresh, crisp, chopped lettuce salad to cool off with?

[Business Representative]

Oh, yes, indeed. These are my salad days, you know. Oh, you mean you're green and fresh and all mixed up? Why, Sergeant, you surprised me. That's tough to top.

[Ed Hurley]

Mm, not if you top it with Miracle Whip.

[Business Representative]

Oh, that's pretty good. Can you beat that one, Sergeant? No, no, no, no. After all, it's Eddie's favorite subject.

[Ed Hurley]

That's right, because Miracle Whips my favorite dressing.

[Business Representative]

And on you it looks good.

[Ed Hurley]

On salads, it tastes good, Mike. Cause it's a doggone delicious salad dressing, that's why. The best you ever tasted. And what makes it so wonderful? It's swell, peppy flavor, mind you. Not too sharp, but just right. And is there any other dressing like Miracle Whip? No, because Miracle Whip is made differently, so it has a distinctive flavor. And is it mighty good tasting? Believe me, it is. So, Mike, Shall I bring on the salad now?

[Business Representative]

You mean with no questions asked?

[Ed Hurley]

Well, just this one. Do you know what folks call Miracle Whip?

[Business Representative]

Let me see.

[Ed Hurley]

Miracle Whip. No. Yes. I mean, millions of folks call Miracle Whip their favorite salad dressing. It's the one and only.

[Business Representative]

Gee, Miracle Whip is just like my girl.

[Ed Hurley]

How's that?

[Business Representative]

Well, I call her my one and only.

[Mike Waring]

Yeah, yeah.

[Business Representative]

And so do millions of other guys. Hey, hey. Now I remember what I had to tell you.

[Ed Hurley]

I'll get that salad for you.

[Business Representative]

Thanks, Ed.

[Mike Waring]

Yeah.

[Business Representative]

We picked up a client of yours today, Mike. Client of mine? Lady named Pearl Graham. How did you know I was working for her? Well, didn't she hire you to find her husband? But I don't seem to be having much luck. Maybe you ought to try the morgue. What are you talking about? He's down there with a slug in his brain. Would you like to take a look at him? Well, I don't imagine I can do him any good. I'd sooner take a look at Mrs. Graham. Now her I may be able to help.

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[Pearl Graham]

I didn't kill Danny, Mr. Ware, and you've got to believe me.

[Business Representative]

How come you didn't see the murderer?

[Pearl Graham]

My back was to the door.

[Business Representative]

You didn't hear it open?

[Pearl Graham]

It was. It was open all along. I just came in.

[Business Representative]

What time was that?

[Pearl Graham]

It was exactly 20 after 3. I remember looking at my watch. Danny bought it for me. He was always buying me presents.

[Business Representative]

He sounds like the type. How do you explain the gun being found in the room?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

I don't know.

[Business Representative]

You know your. How your fingerprints got on it.

[Pearl Graham]

I don't remember. I was so dazed, I must have picked it up without thinking.

[Business Representative]

You weren't so dazed that you couldn't take your child and head to LaGuardia Airport?

[Pearl Graham]

I didn't realize what I was doing.

[Business Representative]

Did you realize you had a fight with your husband?

[Pearl Graham]

That's a lie.

[Business Representative]

Well, then why did Sergeant Corner.

[Pearl Graham]

What is this, the third degree? Just what side are you on?

[Business Representative]

I want to be on yours, Pearl. But you've got to let me.

[Pearl Graham]

Danny and I never had any trouble.

[Business Representative]

Well, I heard.

[Pearl Graham]

I don't care what you heard. He was a good husband and a wonderful father.

[Business Representative]

Yeah, I know. And he was always buying you presents.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

He was?

[Pearl Graham]

He never looked at another woman.

[Business Representative]

Who was this, Hazel? One of the neighbors heard you yelling about.

[Pearl Graham]

I don't know any Hazel.

[Business Representative]

Didn't you accuse your husband of going away with her?

[Pearl Graham]

No. Danny was going away on business for Mr. DeSantis.

[Business Representative]

So we're back to Desantis again. Have you any idea where I can find him?

[Pearl Graham]

No. Danny never told me.

[Business Representative]

No, that's right. Danny never told you anything.

[Pearl Graham]

That's because he was considerate. He never wanted me to worry.

[Business Representative]

He sounds too good to live. No wonder someone knocked him off. All right, Pearl. I'll do what I can. Hi, Mike.

[Ed Hurley]

Well, what'll it be?

[Business Representative]

Oh, just a cup of coffee, Ed.

[Ed Hurley]

Here, you got yourself a new case.

[Business Representative]

Yeah. Incidentally, did you know Danny Graham? Yeah.

[Ed Hurley]

Used to drop by occasionally. Till I discouraged you.

[Business Representative]

You know the man he worked for?

[Ed Hurley]

Who's that?

[Business Representative]

Mr. DeSantis.

[Ed Hurley]

DeSantis?

[Business Representative]

No. Well, pass the word along, will you? If you can give me a lead, I'll be right. Yeah? Who is it?

[Mike Waring]

They don't say. All right.

[Business Representative]

Thanks. Hello.

[Fred Desantis]

You McWaring?

[Business Representative]

That's right.

[Fred Desantis]

You're looking for me.

[Business Representative]

Who is this?

[Fred Desantis]

Fred Desantis.

[Business Representative]

This is a great pleasure, Mr. DeSantis. I was beginning to believe you didn't exist.

[Fred Desantis]

What's on your mind?

[Business Representative]

Well, I'm working for Pearl Graham.

[Fred Desantis]

Pearl Graham?

[Mike Waring]

Yeah.

[Business Representative]

Her husband, Danny was employed by you. I was wondering if we couldn't sit down somewhere, have a little talk.

[Fred Desantis]

I think you'll find it more profitable if you talk to Larry Sloan.

[Business Representative]

Larry Sloan?

[Fred Desantis]

Yeah, look him up. He's stopping at the Wickersham.

[Business Representative]

What's he got to do with this mess?

[Fred Desantis]

I'm not gonna do all your work.

[Business Representative]

Where can I reach you?

[Fred Desantis]

That's kind of hard to say. I'm always on a move. But don't worry, Warren. I'll keep in touch.

[Business Representative]

Hello, Sloane.

[Mike Waring]

Do I know you?

[Business Representative]

I don't think so. My name is Mike Waring.

[Mike Waring]

Not the buzzard. I mean Falcon.

[Business Representative]

You may have had it right the first time.

[Mike Waring]

Well, what do you want?

[Business Representative]

My client needs your help.

[Mike Waring]

Your client?

[Business Representative]

Girl named Pearl Graham.

[Mike Waring]

Oh, is that the widow?

[Business Representative]

Then you know her husband was murdered.

[Mike Waring]

Yes, I heard it on the radio. Sad, wasn't it?

[Fred Desantis]

Very.

[Mike Waring]

Well, now that we've got that settled, I don't think there's anything else to talk about.

[Business Representative]

I don't know, Fred. Desantis thought we ought to get together.

[Mike Waring]

Desantis? Mm.

[Business Representative]

You spoke to him not more than 10 minutes ago.

[Mike Waring]

Si.

[Si Nichols]

Yeah.

[Mike Waring]

This is Mike Waring.

[Business Representative]

Glad to know you, Si.

[Mike Waring]

Press him.

[Si Nichols]

Sure.

[Business Representative]

Look, fella, if you don't mind.

[Si Nichols]

Ah, shut up.

[Business Representative]

This is my best suit.

[Si Nichols]

Well, I'm giving it a good pressing. He's clean, Larry.

[Business Representative]

Well, that's the way my mother brought me up.

[Si Nichols]

Oh, this kid's a ball of fire.

[Mike Waring]

Yes. Yeah. Maybe we'll have to put him out. Where is Desantis Waring?

[Business Representative]

I have no idea.

[Mike Waring]

You said you spoke to him on the phone. You're lying.

[Business Representative]

I'd like to see you try that again.

[Mike Waring]

Let me.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Oh.

[Mike Waring]

Come on, Waring, get up. I said get up. Where is Desantis?

[Business Representative]

I wouldn't tell you if I knew.

[Mike Waring]

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's a guy who's stubborn. All right, Sigh, break him down.

[Si Nichols]

Well, he still ain't talking.

[Business Representative]

Larry.

[Mike Waring]

What'd you come out for? Get back in there.

[Si Nichols]

It's no use. He's out cold. You gotta hand it to the guy. He's got the constitution of the Knox.

[Mike Waring]

He knows where we can find Desantis.

[Si Nichols]

Well, if he does, he ain't telling. Look, Sloane, I've been doing a little thinking.

[Mike Waring]

Have you? Yeah.

[Si Nichols]

Much as I hate to say this, I think we can kiss that doe goodbye.

[Mike Waring]

Oh, you think so?

[Si Nichols]

Well, for all we know, that Danny Graham might have had it.

[Mike Waring]

Mm. When did you think of that?

[Si Nichols]

Well, I don't think I understand you, Larry.

[Mike Waring]

Sure you do. Si. You're no dope.

[Si Nichols]

Thanks.

[Mike Waring]

You know, something just occurred to me. After Danny left here, you went to get the car. Mm. You were gone a long time.

[Si Nichols]

And I told you I was low on gas, so I thought I'd better fill up.

[Mike Waring]

Where'd you go for it? Texas.

[Si Nichols]

Oh, now, that's not right, Larry. You don't hear me making accusations. After all, you weren't around when I got back.

[Mike Waring]

I went to look for you. Where?

[Si Nichols]

In Texas?

[Mike Waring]

Don't you be smart.

[Si Nichols]

I'll tell you, Sloan, when people don't trust each other, it's not good.

[Mike Waring]

So.

[Si Nichols]

So suppose I bow out.

[Mike Waring]

You mean just like that? Why not? Well, look what you invested in this thing.

[Si Nichols]

It was only time.

[Mike Waring]

Still, I feel you got something coming to you. For all your trouble. Forget it. No, I wouldn't feel right. Stick around, Sigh. I'll see you get yours.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Oh, hello.

[Mike Waring]

Huh.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

I hope I didn't disturb you.

[Business Representative]

How did you get in here?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

The door was Open. I gotta talk to Larry about that. He's very careless.

[Business Representative]

Where is he?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

I don't know. He and that cy Nichols fellow must have gone out.

[Business Representative]

What's your name?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Hazel.

[Business Representative]

Hazel? Uh huh.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Hazel Fulton. What's yours?

[Mike Waring]

Waring.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Well, I'm very glad to make your acquaintance, Mr. Waring.

[Business Representative]

Likewise. You'll part my not getting up.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Oh, that's all right. I'm used to it. Every time you come into this room, there's someone stretched out on the bed.

[Business Representative]

That's who was the previous occupant?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Danny Graham.

[Business Representative]

Danny Graham? Yeah, you know him very well.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Well, it certainly is a small world.

[Business Representative]

Certainly is. You found Graham's apartment last night.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Who told you that?

[Business Representative]

My spies.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Well, don't let on to Larry. He's awful jealous.

[Business Representative]

What did you want with Graham?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Just wanted to find out how he was. I hadn't seen him. Oh, I bet it must be at least five years that he changed much. Nah, I would have known him anywhere. I got a wonderful memory for faces. Now take yours for example.

[Business Representative]

Yeah, I wish someone would. It's not doing me any good.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Oh, you shouldn't talk that way, Mr. Waring. You got a lot of character in your face. Just because it's all banged up don't make any difference.

[Business Representative]

Does to me.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

No, I'm serious. Now on the other hand, you take Larry.

[Business Representative]

I'd love to. Any idea where I can find him?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Well, he just opened an office in the Parker building. But I don't suppose he'd be there, do you?

[Business Representative]

No, I don't suppose so. But we're not doing anything, so what have we got to lose?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

I think it's down this way, Mr. Waring. Yeah. Yeah, that's right. See? Four, 19.

[Business Representative]

Hazel, you're wonderful. How long have you been in town?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

I just got in this afternoon. Boy, was that plane jammed.

[Business Representative]

How'd you know about this office, huh? Well, if you only got in this afternoon. Who told you Sloan had an office in this building?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

He wrote me. What did you think?

[Business Representative]

I don't know what to think. You're a very strange girl, Hazel.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

You really mean that?

[Business Representative]

I can't make out it.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

You were saying?

[Business Representative]

It's open.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

So what's the matter?

[Business Representative]

Well, easy to see. You never listen to mystery shows?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Ooh, I think they're awful.

[Business Representative]

Where's the light switch?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

I got it.

[Business Representative]

My, my, that boyfriend of yours is quite sloppy, isn't he, Larry?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Why, he's as nate as a pin.

[Business Representative]

This is a heck of a way to leave an office. Here, just look behind this Door.

[Mike Waring]

Now.

[Business Representative]

Take it easy, Angel.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Oh, it's Larry's friend.

[Mike Waring]

Yeah.

[Business Representative]

How are you, Si?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

What are you doing?

[Business Representative]

The last time we met, he tried to make me talk, so I thought I'd do as much for him. Well, you can't say I didn't try.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

What now, Mike?

[Business Representative]

Now, angel, the police. Homicide. Sergeant Corbett. How you doing, sergeant? Oh, Mike. Yeah, well, you've been keeping yourself. Your client's been asking for you. You tell Mrs. Graham she's got nothing to worry about. I'll be down in five minutes with the proof she didn't kill her husband. What's your idea? Proof? Ever hear of a lad named Si Nichols? There was a Si Nichols who used to run with Capone. Wouldn't be surprised if that's the boy. I just found his body. Yeah? Where? In Larry Sloan's office. I heard Sloan was in town. Oh, yes, he's definitely moved in, Sergeant. You'd be surprised how quickly he picked up our local customs. What's all this got to do with your client? Well, it figures that the same party who killed Danny Graham killed Si Nichols. Well, what's wrong with you, Corbett? Nichols couldn't have been murdered more than an hour ago. And for the last 24 hours, you've had my client under lock and key. Guess again, Mike. Mrs. Graham raised ten grand worth of bail at half past seven tonight. She didn't. And if you think that's something, wait till you hear the payoff. The guy who put up the dough was your friend Larry Sloan.

[Ed Hurley]

Well, the sergeant's news has probably surprised Mike, but me, I prefer more pleasant surprises. Like the first time I ever sat down to enjoy a salad topped with delicious Miracle Whip.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

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[Ed Hurley]

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[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Is this your apartment?

[Business Representative]

What does it say on the door?

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Michael Waring, private detective. Hey, you're a detective.

[Business Representative]

Yeah, but don't breathe it to a soul. I'd hate for it to get out.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Gee, you must be a real lifesaver.

[Business Representative]

Nah, don't let that hole in my.

[Mike Waring]

Head fool you, huh?

[Business Representative]

You see it better when I turn on the lights. You know, I'm gonna have to change the lock on that door. This seems to happen every week.

[Fred Desantis]

Well, you got such a wonderful location, you can't blame people for making it to headquarters. Hello, Hazel.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Don't you talk to me, Fred.

[Business Representative]

Take it you two know each other.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

You don't hear me boast about it.

[Business Representative]

Well, you might introduce me just the same.

[Fred Desantis]

I'm Fred Desantis.

[Business Representative]

I thought so. You won't believe this, Desantis, but I've been looking all over for you.

[Fred Desantis]

That makes us even, because I've been looking all over for you. Where's your client?

[Business Representative]

My client?

[Fred Desantis]

Annie Graham's wife. She's got 65 grand on my door.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

You're a liar, Fred. It ain't your money. Larry's got as much right to it as you have. I'll leave it to him.

[Fred Desantis]

Keep your mouth shut, Hazel.

[Business Representative]

No, let it talk.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

I'd like to see someone stop me. Let me ask you, Mr. Waring. Just because Larry made a mistake and trusted Fred to grab the payroll from the Mayfair plan while Larry was busy covering.

[Fred Desantis]

I told you you to shut up.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

It's a free country.

[Fred Desantis]

That door belongs to me. Wary.

[Business Representative]

Well, what do you expect me to do about it?

[Fred Desantis]

Get it from Pearl Graham.

[Ed Hurley]

She's got it.

[Business Representative]

How do you figure that?

[Fred Desantis]

Because a girlfriend of mine turned it over to her husband. I gave him a note for it.

[Business Representative]

So?

[Fred Desantis]

So if they didn't find it on Danny's body, who else could have grabbed it?

[Business Representative]

I never thought of that. Did you, Sergeant? Frankly, no.

[Miracle Whip Announcer]

Hey, what's he doing here?

[Business Representative]

Playing cops and robbers. Do you hear enough, Corbett?

[Fred Desantis]

You betcha.

[Business Representative]

He's gonna make a great witness against your client. He'll make a better one against himself.

[Fred Desantis]

What are you talking about?

[Business Representative]

Well, it's getting late, DeSantis. And if you don't get it by now, believe me, you certainly will at. Hey, Eddie, this coffee's awful good.

[Ed Hurley]

Oh, thanks, Mike. Yours okay, Sergeant.

[Business Representative]

It's well, Ed. Oh, say, Mike, just between us girls, will you admit that you were lucky? I was lucky? Yeah. There was no way on earth you could have pegged Desantis for the killer. Oh, why, it's as obvious as the hole in my head. Now, you grant me that? The 65 grand he and Larry Sloan stole in that payroll heist was the motive for the killing. Well, then Sloane had to be innocent. Why do you say that? Because if Larry had the money, he wouldn't have bothered to bail out my client. He put up 10,000 hoping she'd lead him to 65. Would have been a good investment if it worked. Yeah, that's practically what he told us when we picked him up. Sure. It's the only thing that makes sense. Well, what about your client? Well, what about her? Well, she could have murdered her husband. Yeah, but not Si Nichols. Why not? First of all, Pearl had no motive. And second of all, she was with Sloane. So by a process of elimination, it had to be Desantis. He killed Graham because Danny double crossed him. Then he went to work on Cy Nichols hoping you'd pin it on Sloan and get Larry out of his hair. Well, then Desantis had the dough all along. That's right. When Pearl Graham grabbed her kid and beat it after Danny's murder, Desantis just walked in and helped himself to the loot. Hey, wait a minute. Aren't you overlooking something? I don't think so. Well, aren't you forgetting Hazel? Oh, say, you're right. I am. Thanks for reminding me. So long, Ed. I'll be seeing you, Sergeant.

[Ed Hurley]

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