A Voice In The Night 46-08-09 Case of the Detective

Summary

Podcast Summary: "A Voice In The Night 46-08-09 Case of the Detective"

Podcast Information:

• Title: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Host/Author: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Episode: A Voice In The Night 46-08-09 Case of the Detective
• Release Date: April 22, 2025

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Introduction to the Story

Carl Bresson, the internationally renowned stage and screen star, welcomes listeners to the Golden Oreo nightclub, setting the scene with a captivating ambiance of low lights and soft music. The episode seamlessly blends musical performances with a gripping mystery narrative, reminiscent of the Golden Age of Radio.

"Step into the world of power, loyalty and luck. I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse. With family, cannolis and spins mean everything."
— Carl Bresson [00:00]

Setting the Stage

The story begins with Carl Bresson performing at the Golden Oreo, where he introduces a popular song, establishing his character as a charming and charismatic proprietor of the nightclub.

"At the Golden Oreo, we always start our show with a request number."
— Carl Bresson [00:44]

The Invitation to Solve a Murder

Mid-performance, Tony Wells, the show's columnist, interrupts the musical act to recruit Carl for a real-life mystery. Gloria Venning, a key character, seeks Carl's expertise to investigate a suspicious death that occurred at her uncle's secluded manor.

"Ms. Ton Wells, the columnist, would like you to join our table."
— Carl Bresson [04:10]

Gloria explains the urgency and the high stakes involved, emphasizing that the situation cannot involve the police due to the sensitive nature of her uncle's business dealings.

"I've come to ask a favor of you, Carl. I want you to investigate a murder investigator. He'll pay $5,000 for your assistance."
— Gloria Venning [07:21]

Arrival at Happiness Manor

Carl arrives at Happiness Manor, the secluded estate where Gloria's uncle, Nicholas Vinnie, and his associates reside. The manor exudes an aura of mystery, nestled by a tranquil lake and surrounded by dense woods.

"But, Gloria, why did your uncle want me to solve the murder? Why not just call the police?"
— Carl Bresson [08:24]

Upon meeting Nicholas Vinnie and his gang, Carl senses underlying tension, especially after learning about the recent murder of their triggerman, Charlie King.

"Last night somebody here bumped off Charlie King, my best triggerman."
— Tony Wells [11:05]

The Investigation Begins

Carl attempts to apply his detective skills, inspecting the crime scene with the provided microscope. However, his unconventional methods clash with the gang's expectations, revealing his struggle to genuinely solve the case.

"The name of his murderer."
— Carl Bresson [21:36]

As Carl delves deeper, he uncovers inconsistencies and begins to suspect the very people he's supposed to help. The tension escalates as Carl and Gloria devise a plan to expose the murderer themselves.

"Let's call Nick and tell him I've solved the case."
— Carl Bresson [21:09]

The Climax: Deception and Murder

In a dramatic turn of events, Carl fakes an investigative breakthrough by convincing the gang to participate in a staged revelation. When the lights are turned off, Carl and Gloria seize the opportunity to eliminate Nicholas Vinnie, ensuring their safety and securing a future free from the gang's threats.

"He’s dead all right, with his gun and machine."
— Carl Bresson [23:31]

Conclusion: Securing a New Beginning

With the immediate threat neutralized, Carl successfully negotiates his exit from the dangerous situation. He secures housing for himself and his former adversaries, who are subsequently sent to prison.

"I got a house that I was able to pay for an apartment in town. And Maxi, Lefty and Finger got accommodations, too. Oh, in Atlanta Penitentiary for life."
— Carl Bresson [25:19]

Gloria escapes the chaos by marrying a South American millionaire and relocating to Rio de Janeiro, signifying a fresh start away from the perilous environment of Happiness Manor.

"She got a South American millionaire. She married him and went to live in Rio de Janeiro."
— Carl Bresson [25:22]

Notable Quotes

• "I call this story the Case of the Worry Detective. And believe me, I wasn't worried about finding a place to live in either. I was worried for fear I was going to find a place to die."
  — Carl Bresson [04:33]

• "So there I was, Tony, right in the middle of the toughest mob of trucks in the country with two murders to solve and everybody in the house a suspect."
  — Carl Bresson [12:52]

• "If you think I've exaggerated, Tony."
  — Carl Bresson [25:33]

Musical Interlude and Closure

Following the resolution of the mystery, Carl returns to his role as entertainer, performing heartfelt songs that contrast the earlier tension, providing a soothing closure to the dramatic narrative.

"A nightingale sang in Barley Square when two lovers meet in Mayfair."
— Carl Bresson [13:39]

The episode concludes with a preview of the next adventure, promising listeners another thrilling mystery in the upcoming episodes.

"Next week at this time over most of these Mutual stations, Carl Bresson returns to entertain you with music and mysterious adventure."
— Carl Bresson [28:39]

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Final Thoughts

"A Voice In The Night 46-08-09 Case of the Detective" masterfully intertwines suspenseful storytelling with classic radio entertainment, capturing the essence of the Golden Age of Radio. Through the charismatic performance of Carl Bresson and the intricate plot involving deception, murder, and heroism, the episode delivers a rich and engaging experience for listeners. This episode is a testament to the enduring appeal of radio dramas, offering both nostalgic charm and compelling narratives for new and seasoned audiences alike.

Transcript

[Carl Bresson]

Step into the world of power, loyalty and luck. I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse. With family, cannolis and spins mean everything. Now you want to get mixed up in the family business? Introducing the [e-mail] test your luck in.

[Tony Wells]

The shadowy world of the Godfather slots. Someday I will call upon you to.

[Carl Bresson]

Do a service for me. Play the Godfather [e-mail]. welcome to the family. No purchase necessary. VGW Group void. We're prohibited by law.

[Tony Wells]

21 plus.

[Carl Bresson]

Terms and conditions app. A Voice in the Night, a musical.

[Tony Wells]

Mystery story starring the internationally famous stage, screen and supper club star Carl Bresson.

[Carl Bresson]

Or I bring a little white garden as refreshing as a day in May. You may wear it, if you care, or toss it away. Tonight we have a ringside table at the newest nightclub in town, the Golden Oreo. The lights are low, the music soft. The audience hushes as into the spotlight steps the proprietor, a debonair gentleman whose fort is melody and mysterious adventure played.

[Tony Wells]

By that great entertainer, Carl Brisa.

[Carl Bresson]

Thank you very much. Thank you. And now, as you all know, at the Golden Oriole, we always start our show with a request number. And the lady and gentlemen here in front of me have asked me to sing a song which I was lucky enough to introduce for the first time on any stage in the world. It became perhaps one of the greatest successes of our time. I'm sure you know it because it goes like this. There's a garden what a garden Only happy faces bloom there and there's never any room there Or a worry or a gloom there and there's music and there's dancing and there's lots of sweet woman singing when they play the poker they all get in the swing Every time they play that rum bamboo Everybody feels so they want to throw their cares away the yogurt and then they hear a rumble on the floor why, it's the big surprise they're waiting for. They're all the couples for Marine for miles around you'll hear them sing they're all out the barrel. We'll have a barrel of high roll out the barrel we'll have the blues on the run Sing boom out the sorrow Time to roll the barrel because the gangs fall here now it's time to roll the barrel that calls the gangs all here. That was nice of you. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. I'll be back in a moment to sing some more for you, but for now, here's your chance to dance your topples Away my. Some more little thing music, if you please. Oh, Mr. Preson? Yes, Henry? Ms. Ton Wells, the columnist, would like you.

[Tony Wells]

To join our table. 26.

[Carl Bresson]

Tony Wells would. I'll be delighted. Oh, hello there, Carl.

[Gloria Venning]

Say, Carl, you know a lot of people. Do you know anyone who has an apartment for rent?

[Carl Bresson]

Gee, Tony, I don't. But I certainly hope you have an easier time to find a place to live in than I did. It almost killed me.

[Gloria Venning]

Oh, tell me about it. At least it'll be a story without any murders in it.

[Carl Bresson]

That's where you're wrong. Very wrong. I call this story the Case of the Worry Detective. And believe me, I wasn't worried about finding a place to live in either. I was worried for fear I was going to find a place to die.

[Gloria Venning]

Goodness, it sounds exciting. Let's hear it.

[Carl Bresson]

Well, this wasn't so very long ago, Tony. I'd just gotten back to New York from an engagement in Chicago. And I was having a little trouble getting a hotel room. And I do mean trouble. Oh, excuse me, young man. You're the room clerk, aren't you? Yes, that's right. My name is Buissant Carl Buisson. I hope you have heard of me. Oh, of course I've heard of you. I placed you by your accent immediately. You're that new long distance runner from Sweden, aren't you? Well, no. As a matter of fact, I'm a long distance singer from Denmark. You know, I bring a Little Wild Garden. That one, you know that. Oh, sing. I'm very sorry. We haven't a room in the house. Not even if I promise not to sing in it? Sorry. Try us again in about six weeks. You don't mind if I wait, do you? Just in case something should turn up. Well, if you wish to just wait over there, please. Sorry. Not a thing in the house.

[Tony Wells]

Sorry.

[Carl Bresson]

Everything's reserved until September. So I waited. And while I was waiting, something was happening that I didn't know about yet. It was happening at a very attractive house on the edge of a little lake hidden deep in the woods, only a short way from New York. Nick.

[Tony Wells]

Nick, get up, quick.

[Carl Bresson]

Something's happened. Something terrible's happened.

[Tony Wells]

What do you mean? What's wrong, Charlie?

[Carl Bresson]

Nick, you better come see for yourself.

[Tony Wells]

All right, I will.

[Carl Bresson]

This way. Nick. He's in his room here, across the hall from me. There's Charlie. It's hanging from the chandelier. With his own bathrobe cord around his neck. He's killed himself.

[Tony Wells]

Killed himself? Look at that bruise on his forehead.

[Carl Bresson]

Bruise? Oh, yeah. Yeah, just like he was knocked out with a bloodjack.

[Tony Wells]

Exactly. He was knocked out and then hanged. This isn't suicide. This is murder.

[Carl Bresson]

Well, it was getting late in the afternoon and I was still waiting into hotel lobby when I heard myself being paid.

[Tony Wells]

Call for Mr. Brief.

[Carl Bresson]

Here, boy. Is the room clerk looking for me? I hope he is.

[Tony Wells]

Oh, no, sir. It's a lady. Here she comes now.

[Gloria Venning]

Thank you, boy. Oh, Carl. Carl Bresson.

[Carl Bresson]

Well, how do you do?

[Gloria Venning]

Oh, Carl, I'm so glad I found you. Don't mind if I call you Carl, do you?

[Carl Bresson]

I should say nothing if you tell me who you are.

[Gloria Venning]

Oh, of course. My name's Gloria Venning.

[Carl Bresson]

How do you do?

[Gloria Venning]

We've never met, but I've heard you sing so often, I feel as if we're old friends.

[Carl Bresson]

I feel as if we're going to be old friends.

[Gloria Venning]

I hope so. I've had such a hard time finding you. I know it's presumptuous of me, but I've come to ask a favor of you, Carl. I want you to investigate a murder investigator.

[Carl Bresson]

Murder? For you?

[Gloria Venning]

Not for me, really, but for my Uncle Nicholas. He's heard of the cases you've solved. And Carl, he'll pay $5,000 for your assistance.

[Carl Bresson]

$5,000? Oh, no, but I can't. I. I open an engagement tomorrow and I've got to find a place to stay.

[Gloria Venning]

Tomorrow you'd have the case solved. All you'd have to do is stay over.

[Carl Bresson]

I'm sorry, my dear, but I stay overnight. You mean you have a room for me? Of course. I'll help you, Boy. My b. And so, an hour later, we were driving along a narrow road deep in the woods. But, Gloria, why did your uncle want me to solve the murder? Why not just call the police?

[Gloria Venning]

Well, you see, Carl, uncle and several of his business associates are. Well, you might say they're hiding out at Uncle's country place.

[Carl Bresson]

Hiding out? Well, that's a funny way to put it.

[Gloria Venning]

Well, I mean, they're just planning a big financial deal and any publicity now would ruin everything. Oh, look. There's the house there at the edge of the lake.

[Carl Bresson]

Say, that's nice. And so close to New York. I didn't know you could be so private this close to the city.

[Gloria Venning]

Oh, Uncle's very clever, finding hideouts like this. There he is, waiting for it. I'll introduce you to him.

[Carl Bresson]

Thank you, Uncle.

[Gloria Venning]

Uncle, this is Carl Bresson, called by Uncle Nicholas Denning.

[Tony Wells]

How do you do, Mr. Bresson? This is a Great pleasure.

[Carl Bresson]

How do you do, Mr. Vinning? Please.

[Tony Wells]

And here comes my business associate, Nicholas Vinnie.

[Carl Bresson]

Nicholas Venning. Where have I heard a name like that before?

[Tony Wells]

Boys, I want you to meet Carl Briston. Carl, Lefty Winners. Hiya, Carl. Maxi Benson. It's mutual. Finger my face to meet you, Carl. And Whisper Anderson.

[Carl Bresson]

I can double check. And then it came to me. Why, you're the Marple.

[Tony Wells]

That's right, Carl. It was us who knocked over that bank in Pittsburgh glass week for $380,000, not counting the silver. And now come inside and be comfortable. Welcome to Happiness Manor.

[Carl Bresson]

Thank you.

[Tony Wells]

Now car, sit down and be comfortable.

[Carl Bresson]

Yes, but I really. I have some important business in New York. I'd forgotten all about her. I mean, about.

[Gloria Venning]

But Carl, you promised you'd help us out.

[Carl Bresson]

Yes, I know.

[Tony Wells]

Of course he's gonna stay. Lefty, bring Carl a handful of cigars. Yeah, boss, right away.

[Carl Bresson]

But really, I. I don't smoke cigars.

[Tony Wells]

You'll smoke Daisy like em. Hey, y'all. Carl, fill your pockets.

[Carl Bresson]

Well. Well, thanks.

[Gloria Venning]

Maybe Carl would like a drink.

[Tony Wells]

Good idea. Think. And bring a bottle of brandy. And Maxie, fix a pillow behind Carl's back so it'll be real comfortable.

[Carl Bresson]

But I am comfortable.

[Tony Wells]

You'll be more comfortable with a pillow. Yeah. Here you are, Carl. There, just the way me old Mutter used to like it.

[Carl Bresson]

I'm not anybody's mother.

[Gloria Venning]

But Carl, we do want you to feel right at home.

[Tony Wells]

Pour Carl a glass and Maxie, light a cigar. Right, boss? Right. Hey, Carl, this is happiness manner. We want you to be happy, don't we, Gloria?

[Gloria Venning]

Of course we do, Carl. And when Nicky wants somebody to be happy, they're happy.

[Carl Bresson]

I see what you mean, Gloria. Well, all right, Nicky, I guess we might as well get down to business. Lawyer did say something about a murder.

[Tony Wells]

That's right. Last night somebody here bumped off Charlie King, my best triggerman. Oh, why, I'd have trusted these boys any place until it happened.

[Carl Bresson]

That must have been a shock to you, Mr. Nick.

[Tony Wells]

Yeah. And now one of us is a murderer. So we took a vote this morning, Carl, and decided to send for you. We couldn't call in the cops. That wouldn't be practical.

[Carl Bresson]

Well, now I understand you're probably. But I don't believe I can help you. I.

[Tony Wells]

Well, it's just that I see you're worrying about your money. Whisper, hand me the satchel.

[Carl Bresson]

There you are. For us?

[Tony Wells]

Now look, Kyle. See? Almost 400 grand.

[Carl Bresson]

Ooh, that's a lot of money.

[Tony Wells]

Now just name your price. Five grand. Hey, go on, take it.

[Carl Bresson]

No, I just couldn't, you see.

[Tony Wells]

Oh, it's not enough. All right, here's 10 grand.

[Carl Bresson]

No, I mean. Well, you see, it's stolen money.

[Tony Wells]

Stolen money? Oh, now I get you. You mean it's hot money and maybe the serial numbers are listed. That's very smart, Carl, but you can pass this any place. Go on, take it. It's enough, ain't it?

[Gloria Venning]

Well, I'm sure it is, isn't it, Tom?

[Carl Bresson]

What? Lawyer. Oh, yes, yes, sure it is. An excuse.

[Tony Wells]

That's fine. Now we can get started. Charlie's still hanging in the Blue Room. He'll go there. What is it, Whisper? What's wrong?

[Carl Bresson]

I just need to take a straight through his pocket nest and then he.

[Gloria Venning]

Stops choking like that.

[Carl Bresson]

My throat. I can't breathe. Liquor taste, buddy, I.

[Tony Wells]

He's passed out.

[Carl Bresson]

Let me look at him.

[Gloria Venning]

Oh, he's not. Not dead.

[Carl Bresson]

I'm afraid he is.

[Tony Wells]

Then in that case, Carl, we're gonna have to raise your fees. Because now you've got two murders to solve. And I want him solved in a hurry.

[Carl Bresson]

So there I was, Tony, right in the middle of the toughest mob of trucks in the country with two murders to solve and everybody in the house a suspect. And if I didn't solve them, well, I. I knew nigger was going to be very annoyed.

[Gloria Venning]

Oh, what did you do? How. How did you solve them?

[Carl Bresson]

Well, you see, Tony, I. Excuse me, Mr. Br. But you're on there. Oh, thank you. Sorry, Tony, but I have to see. Now, it comes with a cover chart, you know, but in just one moment, I'll tell you everything. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. And now we have come, ladies and gentlemen, to romance time at the Golden Orioles. Bye bye, Blackbird. Oh, I wish I could. But I can, however, sing about another bird. A nightingale of Berkeley Square.

[Gloria Venning]

Oh, I love that.

[Carl Bresson]

I made a ride. I made a wrong But I'm perfectly willing to swear that when you turn and smile at me A nightingale sang in Barley Square when two lovers meet in Mayfair Salt election tell sun burst sing win the turns to spring Every winding sweet in Mayfair Falls beneath its bell and I know such enchantment can be Cause it happened uneven to me how strange it was how sweet and strange there was never a dream to compare with that hazy crazy step into the world of power, loyalty and luck I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse with family Cannolis and spins mean everything. Now you want to get mixed up in the family business Introducing the [e-mail] test your luck in the shadowy world.

[Tony Wells]

Of the Godfather Slots. Someday I will call upon you to do a service for me.

[Carl Bresson]

Play the Godfather [e-mail] Welcome to the family. No purchase necessary.

[Tony Wells]

VGW Group void.

[Carl Bresson]

We're prohibited by law 21 + terms and conditions apply. Tonight we met when a nightingale sang in Barclays well, this heart of mine beat loud and fast Like a merry go round in a fair for we were dancing peak to peak and the nightingale sang in partly swear the moon that lingered over London town To a puzzle moon of the water frown. How could he know we two were so in love? The whole darned world seem upside down the streets of town were paved with stars it was such a romantic affair and life and necro far away and nightwing bells sank in bodies well, I know cause I was there but life in bo. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Well, I'll be back to sing some more for you. But now, ladies and gentlemen, the floor is yours. So why not face the music and dance? And now, Tony, I'll tell you the rest of the story. Now, where did I start?

[Gloria Venning]

Well, you've just reached Happiness Manor and found yourself in the middle of Nicky Venn's gang, expected to solve two murders.

[Carl Bresson]

Oh, yes, that's it. But this was one time I didn't want to find a murder.

[Tony Wells]

You didn't?

[Gloria Venning]

Why not?

[Carl Bresson]

Well, Joe, as soon as I did, he'd probably kill me, too. So I kept stoning as long as I could. But after dinner, which Gloria cooked. Yes, Secret cook, too. Nikki began to get impatient.

[Tony Wells]

Well, Carl, I suppose you're pretty anxious to begin detecting now.

[Carl Bresson]

To begin detecting? Oh, yes, I'm very anxious.

[Tony Wells]

I expect you're going to need a microscope like detectors always do, huh?

[Carl Bresson]

Microscope? You bet you. Microsoft. Say, I forgot to bring my microscope. That means we'll have to wait till tomorrow when I can go into the city for it.

[Tony Wells]

And I was afraid of that, Carl. So I had Gloria buy a microscope this afternoon.

[Carl Bresson]

Oh, well, that's very nice.

[Tony Wells]

Gloria. Gloria Yannick. Carl's gonna start detecting now. Bring the microscope into the blue room.

[Carl Bresson]

So we all went into the blue room, and there was poor Charlie, still hanging from the chandelier by the cord of his dressing gown. The room was all in blue, and Charlie's face was pretty blue, too.

[Tony Wells]

Well, there he is, Carl, just like we found him this morning. Let's see how a real detective sells a murder while you do. Face faster.

[Carl Bresson]

Oh, well, I guess I Better inspect the knob first.

[Tony Wells]

Give Carl the microscope, Larry.

[Gloria Venning]

Here it is, Carl. I hope it's big enough.

[Carl Bresson]

Oh, big enough. Yes, this is fine. No, let's see. Yes, let's have a. Yeah. Say, Gloria. Huh? You know shorthand?

[Gloria Venning]

Yes. All of you, don't go too fast.

[Carl Bresson]

I won't. Don't worry. But take this down, will you?

[Gloria Venning]

I can't see. I have a pencils and paper. Go ahead.

[Carl Bresson]

Noose tied with slip knot. Left hand twist.

[Gloria Venning]

Slip knot. Left hand twist.

[Carl Bresson]

Feet 18 inches from floor.

[Gloria Venning]

18 inches from floor.

[Carl Bresson]

Victim dead. Full stuff. So that's how a real detective works. Imagine that, Nick. I don't like to be watched. I like to be left alone. Now, except for Gloria to take notes, of course, huh?

[Tony Wells]

Oh, sure, sure. All right, boys, outside. Okay, Carl, I'll leave you alone now. If you want anything, just yell.

[Carl Bresson]

You bet I will. Well, I fooled Nick so far, but I can't do it forever.

[Gloria Venning]

Fool them? What do you mean, Carl?

[Carl Bresson]

Well, all this stuff, Gloria, I'm just making believe.

[Gloria Venning]

You mean you won't be able to find out who killed him?

[Carl Bresson]

Maybe I could, but not this way. Anyway, I don't want to know. If I find out, maybe the same fellow will kill me.

[Gloria Venning]

Carl, I'm sorry I ever got you into this. I never would have done it, except I'm scared to death of Nick.

[Carl Bresson]

I know exactly what you mean.

[Gloria Venning]

We could only get away from him somehow.

[Carl Bresson]

Gloria, if you really mean it, maybe we can get away together.

[Gloria Venning]

I do mean it, Carl. Just tell me what to do.

[Carl Bresson]

Well, the window's open and we are alone. If we could only get out into those woods, they'd never find us.

[Gloria Venning]

What's your idea?

[Carl Bresson]

I'll step the screen up and see if everything is clear outside. Here it goes. It's pretty dark outside, but the trees are only a few feet away.

[Tony Wells]

Carl, you're getting a breath of fresh air.

[Carl Bresson]

Hello there, Maxi. Yes, I'm just getting a little air. Well, I guess I better go back to work.

[Tony Wells]

Yeah, it's a good idea.

[Carl Bresson]

Max is on guard outside the window, so we can't escape.

[Gloria Venning]

Well, it's all my fault that you're here.

[Carl Bresson]

Oh, Gloria, Gloria, please, you mustn't cry. By morning I'll think of something.

[Gloria Venning]

Carl, don't you understand? As soon as you've solved the case, Nick's gonna kill you.

[Carl Bresson]

Kill me? I don't like that.

[Gloria Venning]

Told the boys he couldn't risk letting you go again.

[Carl Bresson]

He's going to kill me if I solve the case. And if I don't solve it. He'll kill me anyway. I'm beginning not to like Nick.

[Gloria Venning]

Pop, please forgive me for getting into this.

[Carl Bresson]

Of course I forgive you, Gloria. And you know. Yes, Crime makes your eyes shine. Just like stars. In fact, Gloria, that's it.

[Gloria Venning]

What is?

[Carl Bresson]

Carl, looking into your eyes has given me an idea, a very good idea. Let's call Nick and tell him I've solved the case. So I told Nick I'd uncovered the murderer, and we all gathered in the living room with poor Charlie, the guest of honor, sitting in a big chair where nobody could help looking at him.

[Tony Wells]

All right, Car, we're all here.

[Carl Bresson]

Fine. Now. Now, Charlie's going to tell us something with his eyes. The name of his murderer.

[Tony Wells]

What do you mean?

[Carl Bresson]

You've heard of ladies talking with their eyes, haven't you? Well, sometimes murder victims do, too. The last thing they see when they're dying photographs itself on their eyes and stays there.

[Tony Wells]

You mean Charlie's eyes photograph the guy who killed him?

[Carl Bresson]

Say, I heard of that, but I never believed him. Me neither. It doesn't happen very often, you know. But this time it has. The image is very faint. You have to use the microscope to see it.

[Tony Wells]

Well, then, let's take a look. We want to know who the guilty guy is.

[Carl Bresson]

Oh, you won't be able to see anything as long as the lights are on. You'll have to turn them out and hold a lighted match right in front of Charlie's eyes when you look.

[Tony Wells]

God, you wouldn't be kidding us, would you?

[Carl Bresson]

Not turn out the lights and take a look. That's all I ask. I say let's try it. Sure. It won't hurt none to try.

[Tony Wells]

Well, all right. Give me the microscope.

[Carl Bresson]

There you are, my friend.

[Tony Wells]

Turn out the light, Gloria.

[Gloria Venning]

Okay, Nick.

[Tony Wells]

It's plenty dark now. Light a match, Maxie. Sure, Nick. Hey, now let's see if Carl's kidding us.

[Carl Bresson]

Gee, his eyes sure do shine. He's looking right at us.

[Tony Wells]

Hey, what do you see, Nick?

[Carl Bresson]

He's taking an awful long look.

[Tony Wells]

Hey, the match is going out. Wait, I'll light another. Ah, don't bother. There's nothing there. Nothing there. I know what Car said, but it was just a game. How could Charlie have photographed his killer with his eyes when he was killed in the dark? What was that you said, Nick?

[Carl Bresson]

Yeah.

[Tony Wells]

How do you know he's killed in the dark?

[Carl Bresson]

Because you killed him. Is it Nick?

[Tony Wells]

Of course I didn't kill him at dopes. Stand back. Stand back. Hey, quick, turn on the light. Somebody here.

[Carl Bresson]

I got the light. Nick's dead.

[Tony Wells]

We got him.

[Carl Bresson]

He's dead all right, with his gun and machine.

[Tony Wells]

It was him bumping us off so he could hold all the dough. Yeah, well, we fixed him now to take care of Bran. All right, Bran. Hey, he's gone.

[Carl Bresson]

Yeah, he's gone. And Gloria's gone with him.

[Tony Wells]

Yeah, they sneaked out while the lights were out. The do's gone, too.

[Carl Bresson]

They took it with him.

[Tony Wells]

We got to catch him. No, we'd never find them in these woods. Come on, we've got to get going.

[Carl Bresson]

The cops will be here inside half an hour. All right, Gloria, they've gone. You can come out now at the closet.

[Gloria Venning]

Oh, good call. You killed Nick.

[Carl Bresson]

Yes. I thought he was the one. Well, I guess he deserves what he got.

[Gloria Venning]

Carl, it was so clever of you to get them to turn out the lights so we could hide in the closet.

[Carl Bresson]

And it all came from looking into your eyes. Maybe if I look some more, I'll get some more good eyes.

[Gloria Venning]

When you look at me that way, Carl, I begin to get ideas myself. Ideas like this.

[Carl Bresson]

Hey, I. I like that kind of lawyer. I've got to make a phone call.

[Tony Wells]

Oh, of course.

[Gloria Venning]

You want to warn the sheriff about fingering his plane.

[Carl Bresson]

No, that comes next. Operator. Operator.

[Gloria Venning]

But, Carl, who are you calling that's more important than the sheriff?

[Carl Bresson]

The real estate agent. This house has just vacated, and I'm going to rent it. And so, Tony, that's the case of the worried detective. And I was worried, believe me. But it came out all right in the end. I got a house that I was able to pay for an apartment in town. And Maxi, Lefty and Finger got accommodations, too. Oh, in Atlanta Penitentiary for life.

[Gloria Venning]

I see. And what did Gloria get?

[Carl Bresson]

Oh, Gloria? Well, she got a South American millionaire. She married him and went to live in Rio de Janeiro.

[Gloria Venning]

Carl, are you sure you haven't exaggerated any place in the story? Not even a little bit exaggerated?

[Carl Bresson]

If you think I've exaggerated. Tony.

[Gloria Venning]

Yes, Carl.

[Carl Bresson]

You wait until you start trying to find out your find your new apartment and you'll see. No, excuse me, Tony, but I have to go on and sing again. My orchest is going on the air right away and I promised the boys to sing a song with them. Then I'll be back and drive you right home. Down. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Now, I'd like to dedicate this little song to young Colonel Freddy and his beautiful Irish colle. If I loved you time and again I would try to say all I want you to know if I love you Words would not come in an easy way Round in circles I go Longing to tell you for that brave and sky I let my golden chances pass Divide you would leave me all you would go in the midst of day Never never know you Never never an optimistic guy because I always. You have been listening to A Voice.

[Tony Wells]

In the Night starring the internationally famous entertainer Carl Bresson.

[Carl Bresson]

Next week at this time over most of these Mutual stations, Carl Bresson returns to entertain you with music and mysterious adventure.

[Tony Wells]

In the case of the Restless Skeleton.

[Carl Bresson]

A Voice tonight is written by Bob Arthur and David Cogan and produced by Roger Bauer. The orchestra is under the direction of Emerson Buckley.

[Tony Wells]

Ted Brown speaking. This program was heard in Canada over.

[Carl Bresson]

The facilities of the Canadian Broadcasting System. This is the Mutual Broadcasting System.

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