33_half_moon_street_1965-06-10_a_bag_of_coal_for_mr_lazenby

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: 33_half_moon_street_1965-06-10_a_bag_of_coal_for_mr_lazenby
Release Date: February 15, 2026
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio

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Overview

This episode features another installment of 33 Half Moon Street, a classic detective radio drama from 1965. In “A Bag of Coal for Mr. Lazenby,” private detective Aubrey Mason and his trusted assistant, David Cannon, are drawn into an industrial mystery involving sabotaged coal deliveries, a remote factory, and a client desperate to fulfill a lucrative contract. The team’s mission is complicated by apparent industrial espionage, misdirection, and a surprising revelation about the true culprit.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. A Desperate Client at Assignments Unlimited

[00:32–03:26]

• Mr. Lazenby seeks urgent assistance from Mason for his factory in Cumberland, which is on the verge of halting production due to a lack of coal.
  • “Lorry drivers, that's what I need. ...the factory is situated up in the fowls. ...if I don't have coal, I can't keep the machines working. And I've only got three days supply left.” — Mr. Lazenby (01:52–02:19)
• A series of suspicious accidents has befallen the coal lorries, raising concerns of sabotage.
• With a railway strike crippling other transport options, Lazenby turns to Assignments Unlimited for both a skilled driver and investigative help.

2. Cannon Takes the Case

[03:26–05:13]

• Detective Mason assigns David Cannon to pose as a lorry driver, ship coal to the factory, and discreetly uncover any foul play.
• Cannon travels to Carlisle, the nearest rail station, where he is met by Lazenby.
  • “Lazenby's factory appears to be on the top of a mountain. Further, it appears that somebody is trying to do him down with his transport. It's up to you to find out who's trying to do who.” — Mason (04:24–04:35)

3. Peril On The Road and First Suspicions

[05:13–08:13]

• Lazenby explains his factory’s unique position and its role in producing an indestructible plastic critical to large contracts (notably with Delta Aircraft Corporation).
• The 10-mile stretch to the factory has been the site of repeated, unusual accidents — “looking to be alive” after one such crash.
• Cannon deduces someone may be sabotaging the transports:
  • “You mean you think somebody's trying to sabotage you?” — Cannon (05:50)
  • “There’s something going on that I don't understand… not a series of mishaps, as has happened to me just lately.” — Lazenby (06:37)

4. Sabotage on the Mountain

[09:06–11:10]

• During a delivery, Cannon’s lorry breaks down. He discovers the sump plug is missing (the engine’s oil has been drained)—clear evidence of deliberate sabotage.
  • “No plug on the sump. No plug means no oil. ...Somebody's trying to do something to somebody.” — Cannon (09:48)

5. Enter Ms. Masters

[11:10–13:48]

• Ms. Masters, from local haulage contractor Fellside Haulage, happens by and offers Cannon a ride, leading to a revealing conversation:
  • Ms. Masters claims her firm was never asked by Lazenby to help with coal deliveries and would be happy to do so.
    • “He hasn't asked us, Mr. Cannon. He’d be only too pleased to help him. Very pleased, in fact.” — Ms. Masters (13:31)
  • This directly contradicts Lazenby’s earlier claim that every contractor refused due to full bookings or strike.

6. Cracks in the Story

[14:25–17:38]

• Cannon confronts Lazenby with the discrepancy. Lazenby says that when he last asked, Masters’ contractors were fully booked; now, apparently, they no longer are.
• Lazenby reveals the stakes: his “tunnelathene” plastic could revolutionize industries, and his entire business depends on fulfilling the Delta contract.
• Lazenby is under pressure:
  • “If I don't [deliver], I'm in trouble.” — Lazenby (17:04)
• Cannon is put in charge of a major overnight coal haul amid tensions and with few trucks still operational.

7. Nighttime Intrigue and a Twist

[17:58–24:30]

• At the yard, Cannon spots Ms. Masters in suspicious circumstances. Her hands are covered in oil, prompting accusations from Cannon:
  • “Your hands, Ms. Masters, they're covered in oil. ...Opposition haulage who wants Lazenby with oil all over your hands. That won't do.” — Cannon (21:17–21:32)
• Ms. Masters protests her innocence and is escorted to see Lazenby.
• The real twist: Cannon discovers Lazenby himself sabotaging his own truck, caught in the act of sawing the brake fluid pipes under cover of night.
  • “Out you come, whoever you are.” — Cannon (22:42)
  • “When Cannon caught him, he was sawing through the brake fluid pipes. ...Why should he want to sabotage his own transport, you may ask? But it was really very simple…” — Narrator (23:00–23:45)

8. The Motive Revealed

[23:45–24:30]

• Narrator Mason explains:
  • Lazenby has a world-patented material but is locked into an exclusive contract with Delta.
  • Boeing offers Lazenby double—his only escape is Delta cancelling due to non-delivery. Thus, he sabotages his own transports hoping to force such a default.
  • Assignments Unlimited exposes him, leading to Lazenby’s arrest and conviction.
    • “Lazenby got a stiff jail sentence and another file closed on what I called a bag of coal.” — Narrator / Mason (24:20–24:30)

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Memorable Quotes & Exchanges

• “That's the usual reason for people coming to see me. ...How can we help?” — Detective Mason (01:48)
• “I also wanted to find out who is trying to break my business.” — Mr. Lazenby (03:11)
• “Now, can you help me at all? ...Is there anybody you can think of that might want to see you down?” — Cannon, pressing Lazenby (15:44–16:00)
• “Your hands, Ms. Masters, ...covered in oil. ...That won't doom as much. Masters, you've got a little explaining to do to Mr. Lazenby. Now, do you come quietly or do I have to carry you?” — Cannon (21:17–21:41)
• “But it was really very simple. Lazenby was bound under a tight contract... [he sabotaged] his own transport. ...Lazenby got a stiff jail sentence and another file closed...” — Mason wraps up the case (24:00–24:30)

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Notable Scenes & Timestamps

• Client Introduction / Mystery Set-Up: 00:32–03:26
• Cannon Sent to Cumberland: 03:26–04:47
• Cannon Meets Lazenby & Learns of Industrial Espionage: 05:13–07:03
• First Sabotage Encounter (Sump Plug): 09:06–09:48
• Cannon’s Ride with Ms. Masters: 11:10–13:43
• Revelation of Falsehoods (calling out inconsistencies): 14:25–14:48
• Nighttime Stakeout, Accusing Ms. Masters: 20:28–21:48
• Caught in the Act—Lazenby Exposed: 22:42–24:30

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Conclusion

This tightly plotted episode, brimming with 1960s radio drama flair, delivers a robust whodunit with a twist: the villain is not the rival contractor as suspected, but the client himself. The script balances suspense, dry wit, and social observation, revived here on Harold’s Old Time Radio. For fans of detective radio, this episode encapsulates all the hallmarks—red herrings, clever dialogue, and a clever reversal—making it a must-listen for old-time mystery enthusiasts.

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Transcript

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[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Assignments Unlimited the number. Yes. 5095. Mr. Who?

[Ms. Masters]

Lazenby.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Yes, Mr. Lazenby, I bear pleased to see you. You're just next door, you say? Yes, yes. I look forward to seeing you. It's a matter of what clue you need it. If I may say so, we do as well. Anyway, to see you. Aubrey Mason, at your service. At Assignments Unlimited, we do anything anywhere at any time.

[Ms. Masters]

33 Half Moon Street.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Ten minutes later, Mr. Lazenby was ushered into my office.

[Ms. Masters]

Mr. Lazenby, sir.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Thank you. Come in, Mr. Lazenby. Please sit down.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Thank you. Mr. Mason. Now, I'm. I'm sorry to trouble you at such short notice.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Well, that's what we're here for, Mr. Lazenby.

[Mr. Lazenby]

You may wonder why I've come to see you. The fact of the matter is, I need help.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Well, that's the usual reason for people coming to see me. Now, how can we help you?

[Mr. Lazenby]

Lorry drivers, that's what I need. Lorry drivers?

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Yes. In what connection?

[Mr. Lazenby]

Well, I have a firm, an engineering firm in Cumberland. That firm's got to keep running, and it can't run without coal. Now, Madeira's stockyard is 40 miles away, and it's a nasty run in between.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

I don't quite follow, Mr. Leslie.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Well, the factory is situated up in the fowls. It's a tough road in between. As I've already said, if I don't have coal, I can't keep the machines working. And I've only got three days supply left.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Yes, Mr. Lismore.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Well, the truth of the matter is, recently a series of accidents have taken place with my lorries. Oh, all the other things. Punctures, big ends, gone. And only yesterday I had a lorry go over. Little foul.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Yes, but I. I still don't quite follow. Mr. Leslie, I appreciate you have difficulties over coal supplies, but. Well, I. I don't see how we can help you.

[Mr. Lazenby]

I want a lorry driver. Not only one who is qualified as a lorry rider, but one that I can trust.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

I See, you're suggesting that someone's trying to prevent you from obtaining coal.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Exactly. I'm sure of it.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Mr. Lazenby, there are a number of haulage contractors in this country. I can't say that I'm acquainted with them in your area. But why don't you get one of them to transport your coal for you?

[Mr. Lazenby]

What with a railway strike on, you can't get anybody to carry anything for you for love nor money.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

I see. So what you want is a man to drive one of your lorries and just a little more.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Yes, Mr. Mason, just a little more. I also wanted to find out who is trying to break my business.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

A few minutes later, Lazenby left my office. It appeared that his factory was close to Cross Fell in Cumberland. The nearest station was Carlisle, and that's where I was going to send my dear Cannon. It was cold in London. I wondered what it was like in Cumberland. At that moment, Cannon came back into the office.

[David Cannon]

Whoa. It's. It's cold outside.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Funny you should say that. I've just had a man to see me about coal.

[David Cannon]

It's about time too, Chief. We'll all freeze to death before long.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

No, not that sort of cold. Would you like to sit down, Canon?

[David Cannon]

Uh, I know that look. What's cooking, G?

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Well, it's all a matter of coal. By the way, you have got a heavy duty license, haven't you?

[David Cannon]

Yes.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Well, you've got a little assignment. Driving coal from Carlisle to Cross Fell.

[David Cannon]

Is that so? And where the heck is Cross Fell?

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Oh, somewhere in Cumberland. You're booked in the 10:30 to Carlisle and Mr. Lazenby will meet you at the station. He's flown back already.

[David Cannon]

Lazenby?

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Yes, he's the man. His factory appears to be on the top of a mountain. Further, it appears that somebody is trying to do him down with his transport. It's up to you to find out who's trying to do who.

[David Cannon]

Well, thanks, chief. Sounds an interesting assignment. Did you say 10:30? Well, I better shift third class, I suppose, as usual. Or am I going cattle Track this first class captain?

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

With Mr. Lazenby's compliments. I hope you don't find it too cold up there.

[David Cannon]

Well, if I do, I'll send you a wee lump of ice. Registered.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Cannon duly arrived at Carlisle Station, where he was met by Lazenby. From there, he was driven out to the factory. On the way, Cannon decided to learn a little bit more about his assignment.

[David Cannon]

So what you want me to do, Mr. Lazenby, is to transport coal from Carlisle to your place at Crossfell.

[Mr. Lazenby]

That's absolutely correct, Mr. Cannon. 35 miles. 25 miles of easy driving from the yard I showed you just now with 10 miles of Al at the end. Now, it's that 10 miles that worries me. How about a series of accidents lately? And all on that stretch. Aye. Now I've got my foreman in hospital with a smashed up leg.

[David Cannon]

Is that so? Aye.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Looking to be alive. Went over the edge at Little Fell.

[David Cannon]

It appears his brakes failed.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Now, I look after my transport, Mr. Cannon, and I just don't understand what's going on.

[David Cannon]

You mean you think somebody's trying to sabotage you?

[Mr. Lazenby]

I. I think I'd better explain things a little more fully. Now then, I have a factory here in which I'm producing a form of plastic. It's indestructible. Now, in fact, it's a revol design for the buildings of bodies, for cars, aircraft, cannabis. And, well, if you want to come nearer home. Refrigerators, stoves, anything you like. You may wonder why my factory's in the middle of nowhere. Well, the water that I draw from the streams here and the springs is ideal for me purpose. But it has its disadvantage. In order to keep my machinery turning, I must have coal. I'm short of it. And if I don't get it, production will come to a standstill. It has a long way to come, then.

[David Cannon]

I imagine you have some pretty important contracts.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Yes, I am one in particular.

[David Cannon]

I see. Mr. Lazenby, you think that somebody's trying to grab that contract from me?

[Mr. Lazenby]

It appears to be that way. Look, Canon, I don't want you to think I don't trust my staff. They're a fine lot of men. I've had them a long time. Nevertheless, there's something somewhere going on that I don't understand. The occasional puncture or breakdown. Yes, but not a series of mishaps, as has happened to me just lately.

[David Cannon]

Yeah. Yeah, it's certainly food for thought.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Anyway, you'll be staying with me. And will it over in your mind tonight. Tomorrow morning, I'll get you out on your first run. Now, what I want you to do is to keep your eyes open. And if there's anything that seems odd to you.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Callum rang me the following morning from Carlisle. He was his usual efficient self. Assignment's unlimited.

[David Cannon]

Hello? Chief, is that you?

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Oh, it is indeed, Captain. How are the fells? Lots of snowballing and that sort of thing.

[David Cannon]

Oh, Chief, please.

[Mr. Lazenby]

By the way, where are you speaking from?

[David Cannon]

The coal yard in Carlisle. I just come in to collect my first load.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Yes.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Well, let's see if you have anything else to report.

[David Cannon]

No, not really. Except I slept in the baronial suite last night. And the ropes to this cross fellow like nothing you've ever seen. Hairpin bends and drops into oblivion on all sides.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Well, if you've no more news, have fun and keep me posted.

[David Cannon]

Okay, chief. There's something going on here, but I don't know what. How we doing, boys?

[Mr. Lazenby]

Hello, John.

[David Cannon]

Fine. Well, if I can find my way back. Here's some more coal for Mr. Lazenby.

[Ms. Masters]

It.

[David Cannon]

Man's a dustman. He wears a dustman's hat. He wears gobliny trousers, and he lives in a castle flat. Well, this is no flat. And it's coal, not garbage. I'm carrying. It'll do.

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[David Cannon]

As I've forgotten that corner. And here comes that hill.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

What?

[David Cannon]

Uh.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Oh.

[David Cannon]

Doesn't seem we're gonna make it. I don't like the sound of that. Well, let's have a look. Well, there's certainly enough heat. It's not boiling. No. Now there's water. Well, let's have a look under.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Yep.

[David Cannon]

That seems all right. Well then, what's this? No plug on the sump. No plug means no oil. Yep. It seems our Mr. Lazen is right. Somebody's trying to do something to somebody. Well, things are looking up. Two lovely slim ankles and they don't belong to this truck. Come on, Cannon, investigate.

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[David Cannon]

Well, hello.

[Ms. Masters]

Hello. Are you in some sort of trouble?

[David Cannon]

Well, I suppose you could call it that. It appears that some palooka has annexed the plug from my sump.

[Ms. Masters]

That's bad. Are you working complacently? I've never seen you before.

[David Cannon]

Yeah, I started in today.

[Ms. Masters]

Ah, seems as though you're in a bit of a jam. Look, if you like, I can drive you through to Lazenby's. Engineering?

[David Cannon]

Would you? That'd be most kind. I. I certainly can't move this heap. Are you. You sure it's not trouble?

[Ms. Masters]

Not at all.

[David Cannon]

Mr. Cannon's the name. David Cannon.

[Ms. Masters]

Mine's Masters.

[David Cannon]

Masters? Well, I seem to have seen that name somewhere around here.

[Ms. Masters]

Well, that is possible. There are quite a lot of us in the neighborhood Anyway. Jump in, Mr. Cannon.

[David Cannon]

Thank you. Oh, hold on. I'll just get the ignition key. Not that a charge of dynamite could move that. Well, let's go, Ms. Masters.

[Ms. Masters]

Well, Therehere we are, Mr. Cannon. Delivered to your door.

[David Cannon]

I can't thank you enough, Ms. Masters. Oh, by the way, I don't know how long I'll be up here, but I'm only on a temporary job. Maybe we could meet up sometime. Perhaps I could contact you.

[Ms. Masters]

That'll be fine. Look, let me give you a card. I got one in the pocket here.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Yes.

[Ms. Masters]

Here we are.

[David Cannon]

Thanks. Fellside Hodge, Contractors. Contractors? That's why I've seen the Masters on the side of some of the lorries. So, your contractors. Are you the daughter, then?

[Ms. Masters]

No, I'm Masters.

[David Cannon]

You're. Is that so? Well, how's business?

[Ms. Masters]

Oh, fair. We can do with more.

[David Cannon]

Do with more. But I understood that Mr. Lazenby couldn't get transport to bring coal to his factory. That's strange.

[Ms. Masters]

What strange, Mr. Cannon?

[David Cannon]

Well, I also understood that Lazenby had asked everybody to help him with the coding of his call.

[Ms. Masters]

He hasn't asked us, Mr. Cannon. He'd be only too pleased to help him. Very pleased, in fact.

[David Cannon]

Yeah, yeah, I'll. I'll mention it to him. Anyway, thanks for the ride.

[Ms. Masters]

It's been a pleasure.

[David Cannon]

Well, thanks, Miss Masters. Be seeing you.

[Ms. Masters]

I hope so, Mr. Cannon. And I hope you have better luck with the rest of your contract.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Watching the car as he drove away. Strange. Yes, Certainly strange. This Masters Fell Side Haulage Contractors. What was it she said? We'd be only too pleased to help him. Very pleased, in fact. Yet Mr. Lazenby had said, I just can't get anybody to help. There's a strike and nobody will help me carry my coal. Cannon stood for a moment and then, turning, walked towards Mr. Lazenby's office. A few points had to be sorted out.

[David Cannon]

Mr. Lazenby, I'm sorry to disturb you, but there are one or two things that I'd. I'd like to get straight.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Yes, Mr. Cannon?

[David Cannon]

First of all, there's something that puzzles me. I understand that you couldn't get any other transport for your call. In other words, you'd Asked everybody to help you, but no joy. There just wasn't anybody.

[Mr. Lazenby]

That's quite correct, Canon. There wasn't anybody. Anyway, not the last time I asked.

[David Cannon]

Mr. Lazenby, I've just been dropped back here by a charming young lady, A Miss Masters. Oh, yes.

[Mr. Lazenby]

That'll sign all its contractors.

[David Cannon]

Well, what's wrong with them?

[Mr. Lazenby]

Nothing that I know of. But when I asked them to help me, they were fully booked.

[David Cannon]

I see. Look, I know it's none of my business, but can you tell me a little bit more about yours?

[Mr. Lazenby]

You mean my business? Yes. Well, you're a reputable firm, and I'm prepared to let you know a little bit more about mine. Canon, I processed a plastic material. It's light and it has harder steel. I'd say even harder. It's a material called tunolathine. Now, I have a contract to supply this material to one of the. Well, in fact, the biggest aircraft firms in the country. The Delta Aircraft Corporation. It's possible that others have heard of my invention. Incidentally, I owe the world Peyton rights. If they got in first, well, it could make quite a difference to John Lazenby.

[David Cannon]

Yeah, I understand. You said Delta. You certainly starting at the top. And it certainly seems that somebody's trying to do you dirt. Now, can you. Can you help me at all? Is there anybody that you can think of that might want to see you down?

[Mr. Lazenby]

I can think of a lot. But if we come just a little nearer home, I'm not all that happy. About Masters. All his contractors.

[David Cannon]

Yeah, that's what I've been thinking. Yet she's. She's such a nice kid.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Mr. Cannon, I thought you were impervious to the wilds of the fairer sex.

[David Cannon]

Fairer sex than that? She's. She's got a couple of mighty nice ankles.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Lazenby. Oh, hello, Mr. Levin. Yes, well, you see, I've. I've had some difficulties. I can assure you I'm doing everything I can. Everything. Mr. Levin, I appreciate that your position. Oh, I'm sorry that you feel that way.

[David Cannon]

Yes.

[Mr. Lazenby]

I do assure you there'll be no more delays. I'll get the next delivery to you as soon as I possibly can.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Yes.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Ah, thank you, Mr. Levin. Yes, I'll do anything I can.

[David Cannon]

Trouble, Mr. Lesnar.

[Mr. Lazenby]

That was Delta. I've got to get another delivery to them. If I don't, I'm in trouble.

[David Cannon]

Okay, Mr. Lazenby. Don't worry. This is the sort of assignment I like. How much coal do you mean?

[Mr. Lazenby]

Oh, as much as we can get. We can't afford to stop production. I've arranged with Jameson on the coal boat to keep the yard open tonight. We'll run coal through all tonight.

[David Cannon]

Well, it sounds as though I'm going to be busy.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Yes, Callan, you are. You're in charge tonight. We'll have three drivers on and I don't want any mistakes. That coal's got to come through no matter what the cost.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Yes. Cannon certainly had a tough assignment. On this occasion. It was vital that Coe reached Lazenby's. It takes a lot to shake Cannon. And he, as much as anybody else, was determined that the Coe would get through that night. After seeing Lazenby, his mind turned to what he felt must be the opposition. He decided to ring Ms. Masters.

[David Cannon]

361 8.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Hillside or its contractors. Good afternoon.

[David Cannon]

Hello. Can I speak to Miss Masters, please?

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Certainly.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Would you hold on, please?

[Ms. Masters]

Hello? Yes.

[David Cannon]

Hello there. It seems an age since I seen you.

[Ms. Masters]

Oh. Oh, Mr. Cannon. I don't think it's more than two or three hours ago. Anyway, it's nice to hear from you. Are you in trouble again?

[David Cannon]

No, no, I. I just wondered if you were tied up this Evening, sir. Around 5:00'?

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Clock?

[Ms. Masters]

I'm afraid I am. One of those business dues.

[David Cannon]

Oh, I'm sorry. Well, maybe tomorrow.

[Ms. Masters]

That sounds fun. Will you ring me in the morning and confirm that?

[David Cannon]

Yeah.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Yeah, I'll.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

That evening, Cannon went down to the yard early. He wanted to keep an eye on things. One of the trucks was just leaving.

[David Cannon]

Hope you have a nice trip. So do I, mate.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Though I'll be surprised if I get the reward piece.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Seems there's oodoo on the place.

[David Cannon]

Ah, forget it. You'll get there anyway. I'm following you in. See you in Carlisle.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Okay, Joe.

[David Cannon]

I hope he does make it.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Cameron leaned against a wall. He found it easier to think that way. There was no doubt that the transport was being deliberately sabotaged. Yes, but by whom? Masters Haulage contractors led the field, of course. But Canon didn't like that idea. Not at all. The truth of the matter was, he'd taken a distinct liking to youngest Masters. He stared out over the yard. In the evening shadows he could see the two lines of trucks. Ten there had been, one was out. Of the remainder, six lay idle useless heaps of metal. There'd only be three on the road that night, and his would be one of them. His cannon's eyes narrowed. Yes, his. Where was it? Funny, he'd left it at the end of the line. Suddenly he went rigid. Was it his imagination or had he seen someone by the trucks there? He melted into the shadows, moving swiftly towards them.

[David Cannon]

So there is somebody there. Well, you've got a little something coming to you that you didn't expect. Okay, Bonzell, come on.

[Ms. Masters]

Please. You're hurting me.

[David Cannon]

Oh. Oh, Ms. Masters. But what are you doing here?

[Ms. Masters]

I came to see. I was passing and I thought I'd just drop in.

[David Cannon]

Uh huh. And what became of the business do that you were going to?

[Ms. Masters]

Well, it finished early.

[David Cannon]

Uh huh.

[Ms. Masters]

Well, that's all there is to it. As I told you, I came to see you. I thought perhaps you might be able to persuade Mr. Lazenby to give us some of his cottage. You see, things aren't too good for us on the farm at present.

[David Cannon]

That must have been quite a dirty meeting you were at.

[Ms. Masters]

Dirty meeting? What do you mean?

[David Cannon]

Your hands, Ms. Masters, they're covered in oil. You got some on your face as well.

[Ms. Masters]

Oh, that. I mean, no. My. My car packed up on me as I was coming.

[David Cannon]

Yeah, you go tell that to the marines.

[Ms. Masters]

I'm telling you the truth.

[David Cannon]

You see these trucks here? Most of them are dead ducks.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Sabotaged.

[David Cannon]

And now I find you here. Opposition haulage who once lazen me with oil all over your hands. That won't doom as much. Masters, you've got a little explaining to do to Mr. Lazenby. Now, do you come quietly or do I have to carry you?

[Ms. Masters]

I'll come, of course. But you're mistaken, Mr. Cannon. Really you are.

[David Cannon]

Well, I sincerely hope so, for your own sake. Well, come on then.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Things weren't planning out at all to Cannon's liking. If it had been a large, tough man, he wouldn't have minded. But this. This slip of a girl. He found himself hoping that he was wrong. It was as they were passing one of the windows of the workshops that Cannon stop suddenly.

[David Cannon]

Hey.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Hey.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Hold it.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Be quiet.

[David Cannon]

Can you hear anything?

[Ms. Masters]

Yes, it sounds like someone's sawing.

[David Cannon]

That's just what somebody is doing.

[Mr. Lazenby]

What?

[David Cannon]

A hacksaw, if I'm not mistaken. Okay, you follow me and keep quiet. It's in the workshop here. Well, I'll be. That's my truck.

[Ms. Masters]

Yes, and there's someone underneath it. You could see his legs sticking out.

[David Cannon]

Okay, you stay here. We'll soon settle.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Right.

[David Cannon]

Out you come, whoever you are.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

Come out.

[Mr. Lazenby]

Come on.

[David Cannon]

Well, you.

[Narrator / Detective Mason]

You've guessed it. It was Lazenby himself. When Cannon caught him, he was sawing through the brake fluid pipes. Just close to the factory was a steep hill. Any undue pressure to the brakes and While there had been one less truck in Mr. Lazenby's transportation and in all probability one less driver. Why should he want to sabotage his own transport, you may ask? But it was really very simple. Lazenby was bound under a tight contract to the Delta Aircraft Company. Although he held the world patent rights to his product to Nelothene, he could sell to no one but Delta. Lazenby was a greedy man. He was being well paid by them, but Boeing had offered him nearly twice as much. But the only way he could get out of his contract with Delta was if they were to take the initiative and get rid of him first due to non delivery. But his policy of sabotage had the reverse effect in that he could obtain no one to drive his trucks. In desperation, he turned to us. What he overlooked was the fact that we're pretty used to this sort of thing and Cannon's certainly no fool. Lazenby got a stiff jail sentence and another file closed on what I called a bag of coal. For Mr. Lisbon.

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