Call the Police 48-07-06 (23) The Case Of The Suntower Mystery Mansion (Case # 42-08)

Summary

Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio – "Call the Police 48-07-06 (23) The Case Of The Sun Tower Mystery Mansion (Case # 42-08)"

Release Date: June 21, 2025
Host/Author: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode Title: Call the Police 48-07-06 (23) The Case Of The Sun Tower Mystery Mansion (Case # 42-08)

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1. Introduction to the Mystery

The episode opens with an intense narration by Commissioner Bill Grant, setting the stage for a gripping police drama centered around the mysterious murder at the Sun Tower Mansion.

Commissioner Bill Grant (00:45): "Attention, Homicide section. Flying squad detail. Murder suspect in your zone. Close in according to instructions."

As the story unfolds, listeners are introduced to the main elements of the case, highlighting the gravity and urgency of the investigation.

2. The Victim and Initial Suspicion

Mrs. Potter, a wealthy and occult enthusiast, becomes the victim in this case. The episode delves into her last known activities and the immediate aftermath of her disappearance.

Commissioner Bill Grant (06:54): "Mrs. Potter, the wealthy addict of occultism, was driven home from the station by her mystic soothsayer and servant, Michael Bruhlier. Half an hour later, she was found strangled to death in the hallway of her enormous home by a passerby who had heard her earth-rending scream."

Dr. Robert Martin, a local doctor, becomes involved when he discovers Mrs. Potter's body.

Dr. Robert Martin (07:20): "There's the body, Commissioner."

3. Key Characters Introduced

• Commissioner Bill Grant: The lead investigator determined to solve the case.
• Libby Tyler: An insightful police officer assisting Commissioner Grant.
• Dr. Robert Martin: The doctor who discovers Mrs. Potter's body and provides medical insights.
• Michel Bruyere: Mrs. Potter's mystic soothsayer and servant, whose actions become central to the mystery.
• G.F. Potter: The husband of the victim, whose alibi initially raises suspicions.

4. Unraveling the Mystery

As the investigation progresses, several twists and turns reveal deeper layers of deceit and hidden motives.

a. Suspicious Behavior and Alibis

G.F. Potter's alibi is scrutinized when discrepancies arise regarding the timeline of events.

Commissioner Bill Grant (10:32): "It's our lad Bruy."

Michel Bruyere (07:57): "I brought Mrs. Potter home. I forgot the key. I went into the cellar to let her in."

The discovery of a mysterious letter adds to the intrigue, pointing fingers towards possible motives rooted in personal relationships and political ambitions.

Commissioner Bill Grant (10:40): "What have we done?"

b. Supernatural Elements and Red Herrings

The presence of occultism and supernatural references, introduced by Michel Bruyere, introduces ambiguity into the investigation, making it unclear whether the events are purely criminal or influenced by dark forces.

Michel Bruyere (03:12): "Suddenly there was an infernal music and laughter. And then, as I stood trembling, a throne of skulls manifested in the center of the room."

c. Discovery of Hidden Valuables

A key turning point occurs when Commissioner Grant discovers a valuable roll of 16mm film hidden behind the wallpaper, suggesting that the murder might be connected to more significant, possibly political, stakes.

Commissioner Bill Grant (25:01): "There's a logic in what you say, Dr. Martin... I got it. Holy smoke."

5. Confrontation and Resolution

The climax of the episode features a tense confrontation between Commissioner Grant and Dr. Robert Martin, revealing Martin's true intentions and linking him to a larger political conspiracy involving Edmund Lefebvre, a presidential candidate from Hanai.

Dr. Robert Martin (27:23): "And you wanted me to wind up your unfinished business, just as you have done."

Through clever detective work and the strategic use of evidence, Commissioner Grant unravels Martin's scheme to sabotage Lefebvre's presidential campaign by eliminating threats and securing damaging evidence.

6. Final Twist and Closure

In the episode's conclusion, Libby Tyler exposes discrepancies in Dr. Martin's credentials, leading to his downfall. The recovered film serves as decisive evidence, effectively ending the mystery but leaving room for future intrigue.

Libby Tyler (28:42): "Michelle Winslavy, the mystical man of goodwill."

Commissioner Bill Grant (28:42): "We ship the film to Hanai tomorrow."

The episode wraps up with a satisfying resolution, showcasing the triumph of keen investigative skills over deceit and corruption.

7. Notable Quotes and Attributions

• Commissioner Bill Grant (00:45): "Between you and the evil outside the law stands the policeman of your community."

• Michel Bruyere (03:28): "I think the Master of Darkness himself."

• Libby Tyler (08:31): "He's fainted."

• Commissioner Bill Grant (20:12): "Could there be anything valuable at Suntower House?"

• Dr. Robert Martin (27:31): "Very well. Play it your own way. Best wishes, Mr. Grant."

• Libby Tyler (29:15): "What's that? Chance."

8. Insights and Themes

The episode masterfully blends elements of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural, reflecting the essence of the Golden Age of Radio dramas. Themes of deception, the quest for power, and the battle between good and evil are intricately woven into the narrative, keeping listeners engaged and on the edge of their seats.

9. Conclusion

"The Case Of The Sun Tower Mystery Mansion" stands out as a compelling installment in Harold's Old Time Radio series. Through well-developed characters, intricate plotting, and atmospheric storytelling, the episode captures the nostalgic charm of classic radio mysteries while delivering a fresh and engaging experience for modern audiences.

Listeners new to the series will find this episode accessible and enthralling, with its seamless blend of intrigue and classic radio drama elements. The inclusion of notable quotes and strategic suspense ensures a memorable and immersive experience, staying true to the legacy of old-time radio storytelling.

Transcript

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[Commissioner Bill Grant]

This is Commissioner Bill Grant. Case number 4208 in the Ashland police files was a nightmare. A black panic we try not to think of on moonless nights as the case of the Sun Tower Mystery Mansion. The case really began when Mrs. Potter, a devotee of occultism and wealthy mistress of Sun Tower Mansion, hired a mystic gentleman named Michel Braulier to serve as a cross between a servant and a ghostly ringmaster. This, I knew, was unhealthy stuff, but it didn't become my business until a few months later, one ugly rainy night. That was the night Mrs. Potter returned from her European junket. On hand to meet the train was of course, our boy, the mystical Michel.

[Michel Bruyere]

And Mr. Potter.

[Libby Tyler]

Gerald stayed over in New York.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

He'll be in.

[Libby Tyler]

In the morn.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

He.

[Michel Bruyere]

He will not be taken when he gets here.

[Libby Tyler]

Michel. You look different. So worried.

[Michel Bruyere]

The night after you went away, I. I made a mistake.

[Libby Tyler]

Mistake?

[Michel Bruyere]

I was lonely in that enormous house. Civil. It was natural that I should want to talk to our friends. But I was guilty of some fatal oversight.

[Libby Tyler]

Michelle.

[Michel Bruyere]

Suddenly there was an infernal music and laughter. And then, as I stood trembling, a throne of skulls manifested in the center of the room. And there. There he sat.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Who?

[Michel Bruyere]

I think the Master of Darkness himself. I remembered the exorcistation of Balsami. Vade, vade. Magister Sinistruts. I shouted those words and the room was suddenly empty.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Oh, thank heaven.

[Michel Bruyere]

But all. All is not well. I do not think the house is a safe place for you. Sybil.

[Libby Tyler]

What have we done?

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

What have we done?

[Michel Bruyere]

We will talk about it. Inside. Come.

[Libby Tyler]

There must be some way somehow of undoing the harm.

[Michel Bruyere]

Sybil.

[Libby Tyler]

Yes?

[Michel Bruyere]

I'm sorry. The key to the front door. I've left it inside. You go on ahead. I will let myself into the cellar and open the door for you.

[Libby Tyler]

You won't be long, will you? Where will this end? Where will it end? Gerald warned me. He said dealing with the beyond is dangerous. Someday you'll discover. Too late that.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

What?

[Libby Tyler]

What was that? Michel. Michel. Michel.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Oh, thank heaven.

[Libby Tyler]

You. Oh, no. It isn't you. Oh, no. No. Let me out of here. Let me out.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Let.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

It. Well, I had a holiday yesterday, same as you. We spent most of the day at the beach. But first my wife said she wanted to do her regular Monday rinse or wash. And what's more, she wanted my help. Well, you know, I got a big kick out of it. And I found out one thing. A woman has a lot more wash to do than I knew about. First, she did all the white things. Tablecloths, sheets, dish towels. My shirts say, the wonderful way that Renso Wash turned out was something to see. Whiter, actually, than brand new. The colored washables, like my wife's good cotton dresses, her ginghams. And my pajamas were even brighter than brand new. That's the astonishing thing that happens when you use new Rinso with sodium, the scientific sunlight ingredient. Clothes come whiter and brighter than new. Only Rinso can do that, because only new Rinso contains sodium. Even on rainy days, even when clothes are dried indoors, new Rinso puts sunshine in your wash. It's so safe for clothes and kind to hand new rinsole with solium.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Mrs. Potter, the wealthy addict of occultism, was driven home from the station by her mystic soothsayer and servant, Michael Bruhlier. Half an hour later, she was found strangled to death in the hallway of her enormous home by a passerby who had heard her earth rending scream. That was the beginning. But there was more to come. Lots more. All bad, as I discovered as soon as Libby and I walked into Suntower Mansion.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

There's the body, Commissioner.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

And so I see you were the gentleman who heard Mrs. Potter's cries, came in to investigate.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

Yes, I happen to be passing by. I'm a doctor.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

And the name?

[Dr. Robert Martin]

Robert Martin.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Any details, Dr. Martin?

[Dr. Robert Martin]

The woman was obviously strangled. Marks in her throat, face contorted.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Make a note, Louise.

[Libby Tyler]

All right.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

If you'd like to have me make an official report at headquarters. What's this? Commissioner?

[Libby Tyler]

No, look.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

It's our lad Bruy.

[Michel Bruyere]

Oh, goodness.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

What's the matter, Mr. Bruyer? Run into a strong arm spook?

[Dr. Robert Martin]

This man is hurt. Whoever attacked him meant to kill.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

What went on here, Bruyer?

[Michel Bruyere]

I. I brought Mrs. Potter home. I. I forgot the key. I went into the cellar to let her in.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Where's Mr. Potter?

[Michel Bruyere]

New York. Stayed over. Not expected back until the morning.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

You were going through the cellar to let her in.

[Michel Bruyere]

I started to run up the steps. She was calling my name. And then from somewhere something hit me and I lost consciousness. Is he all right?

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Not exactly.

[Michel Bruyere]

What? What is the matter? Where is he?

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

On the floor in front of you. He was dead. Dead? No. Sit.

[Libby Tyler]

He's fainted.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

I think it was genuine shock.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

If it was, Doctor him up. Revive him.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

Yes, sir.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Libby.

[Libby Tyler]

Yes, Bill?

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Let's take a walk. I want to give this monkey house the once over. Livy and I had worked our way through a dozen massive hallways and up and down as many massive staircases, getting nowhere but lost. The sound from very nearby stopped us in our tracks.

[Libby Tyler]

What's that?

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

I thought this joint was empty.

[Libby Tyler]

What is that, Bill?

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

We'll soon find out. What's the idea? What does this mean? Why, I. Oh, Commissioner Grant. Well, if it isn't Mr. G.F. potter unpacking his expensive luggage. Come on in, Lavis. All right. What are you doing here? I'll tell you if you tell me. This is my home. Rumor had it that you were in New York. Rumor's correct. I was. I just got in. When? A few minutes ago. What time? What is. What time did you train it in at? At 11:15. I just arrived at the station. Seen your wife since you got in? No, I came in quietly through the side entrance. I didn't want to disturb her. Where do you think she is? Well, she got in a couple of hours before I did. She's probably in her bedroom sleeping peacefully. She's on the drawing room floor. GF and she's dead. What? Murdered. Corroborate, Libby.

[Libby Tyler]

Your wife has been murdered. Mr. Potter.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

May I come in, Commissioner?

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Sure. Mr. Potter, this is Dr. Martin. He discovered your wife's body.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

I just wanted to report that Michel Bouillet is coming around.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Good.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

And one other item. I applied artificial respiration and when I removed his coat for the purpose, this fell out.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

A letter.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

Under the circumstances, it seemed a little bizarre. Postmarked three weeks ago. Foreign stamp.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Interesting. Mr. Potter has just returned from Europe. Let's see it. Granted. Thanks, Gerald. My dear Brulee, I'm aware that there's a romantic relationship between you and My wife. You may think I will overlook this affront, but I assure you that I will avenge it if it means death for both of you. Signed, G.F. potter. Give me that letter. Sorry if it annoys you, Gerald, but you wrote it with your own little hands. And you kept your word. Golia is alive by the skin of his teeth. And a little over an hour ago you murdered your wife. You're insane. While my train didn't get in until 11:15. Take it, Libby.

[Libby Tyler]

All right. Hello? Yes. Yes. Oh, I see. What time was that? Sure, sure. I'll tell him in thanks.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Tell who, Mr. Potter?

[Libby Tyler]

That the airline is holding the briefcase that he left aboard the plane.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

What plane was that?

[Libby Tyler]

The one that arrived from New York at 6:30 this evening.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Well, G.F. what's the answer to that one? Before I turned around, Potter was making tracks for the open door to the terrace. I gave chase. He turned and let me have both feet on the solar plexus. Sent me crashing back to the wall of the house. But the recoil was too much for him and he went over the railing, howling like a horrified banshee. Potter lay still where he fell. We went down to the drive below and heard Dr. Martin's diagnosis.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

Just a broken rib, Commissioner.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

You sure that's all?

[Dr. Robert Martin]

I'm absolute.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Doctor. Martin accompanied his newly made patient to the city hospital where his rib would heal under the watchful eye of a guardian of the law. The sergeant and I proceeded to the international airline terminal to claim Potter's briefcase as material evidence. While we were driving back, Bourier was beginning to feel a little better at Suntower House. And Libby was doing some unrequested overtime.

[Libby Tyler]

Unofficially, Mr. Bouiller, I think you know a lot more than you said. And on the other hand, I don't think that you're guilty.

[Michel Bruyere]

You are right both times.

[Libby Tyler]

Then who are you shielding? Of course, if you don't want to talk.

[Michel Bruyere]

Ms. Taylor, do you believe in the powers of evil?

[Libby Tyler]

In this world or the next?

[Michel Bruyere]

Either one.

[Libby Tyler]

I believe in them. In this world.

[Michel Bruyere]

And how do you feel about them, Hype?

[Libby Tyler]

I hate them.

[Michel Bruyere]

Are you sure?

[Libby Tyler]

Look, Mr. Bruyer, I only took up police work because I thought it was the best way I knew of to protect the rights of decent people.

[Michel Bruyere]

Very well, I shall tell you.

[Libby Tyler]

Tell me.

[Michel Bruyere]

This murder was actually the work of a man named Lefebvre.

[Libby Tyler]

Lefebvre?

[Michel Bruyere]

Yes. A murderer and villain from my native island of Hawaii in the Caribbean.

[Libby Tyler]

Where is he now?

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Where?

[Michel Bruyere]

Where is the wind that brings pestilence? What he is Everywhere.

[Libby Tyler]

Listen.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

What's that? Monster.

[Michel Bruyere]

Monster.

[Libby Tyler]

No, no. You're not to get up in the bouillon.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

You're not strong enough.

[Michel Bruyere]

Let me go.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Let me go. Stop it. Stop it. You feel. Mr. Bruy. Stop it. Stop it. Stop it.

[Libby Tyler]

Oh, Mr. Bruh.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Mr. Bruce. Five minutes later, when Magic and I walk into headquarters. Hello? Hello? Who is it? Hello? Bill?

[Libby Tyler]

Bill?

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Libby? Hello? Libby? Libby? Hello? Hello? Hello? Libby? I yanked Maggio along on the double back at Suntower House. I must have taken the marble Escalade in three leaps. And then I stood on the doorway of the second floor bedroom. Bill.

[Libby Tyler]

Bill.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

And there I saw Libby on her hands and knees, dragging herself toward me, literally over the dead body of Michel Bruyer.

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[Commissioner Bill Grant]

When the second murder occurred and Michel Bruyer was found strangled to death at Suntower Mansion, we got Libby out of the joint fast. Back at headquarters, she began to talk to Maggio and me incoherently at first.

[Libby Tyler]

And then Bruyer was just telling me that the murder was committed by someone named Lefebvre.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Lefebvre? Hey, wait a minute. There's a thing in the paper about a guy named Lefebvre. What about him? He's a guy who's running for president in an island in the Caribbean. Got the article? Yeah, just a second. Oh, here it is. Page 3.

[Michel Bruyere]

Where.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Hanai. July 3. Edmund Lefebvre has announced his candidacy for president to replace the late Manuel Deguera, recently assassinated by the aroused population. Nah, it couldn't be the same Lefebvre. He's 2007 miles from here. Go ahead. Libby Brulee mentioned before and, well.

[Libby Tyler]

And suddenly there was this music. This wild, unreal music and the heavy pounding of a drum and people laughing down below.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

What people laughing down below? No people.

[Libby Tyler]

The place was empty.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

What are you telling us, Ms. Tyler?

[Libby Tyler]

What happened? Just what happened? I can't explain explain it any more than you can.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Who's that? Come in.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

I just dropped by, Commissioner, to say that our patient is conscious and under police guard in City Hospital.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Potter?

[Dr. Robert Martin]

Yes. I just left him.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

He couldn't have slipped out about 45 minutes ago?

[Dr. Robert Martin]

No, definitely not.

[Libby Tyler]

Then that lets Potter out.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Sure. Sure does. It's obvious what we're dealing with here. Ghosts, goblins. Maggio. Yeah. Go out and round up a witch doctor and hand him the case. Get a real lollapalooza with a two headed mask.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

If I might suggest.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Huh?

[Dr. Robert Martin]

I. I was going to say that since we all know that ghosts don't exist, we might make a simple assumption in this case.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

You mean somebody could be rigging up a ghost scare?

[Dr. Robert Martin]

Possibly. Though I can't imagine the reason. The reason?

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Could there be anything valuable at Suntower House? Dr. Martin.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

Yes, sir.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Is Potter well enough to have a little conversation?

[Dr. Robert Martin]

Yes, he is.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Okay, let's get to the hospital. He's the boy to give us the answers. You better talk, Potter. If you didn't kill your wife, you intended to. Somebody had gotten to civil before you. And you gave us that phony timetable alibi because you were scared. But I. I've told you all I know, Commissioner. But there's nothing of peculiar value at Suntaur House. Are you absolutely certain, Potter? Yes, yes. There's. There's nothing in any of the rooms that we know about. Rooms you know about? What does that mean? Well, there. Well, there's some lost space in Centaur House. That's all, Grant.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

That's all, is it?

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

That's all. Come on. Come on. Well, we rebuilt the right wing and the architect did a sloppy job and left a foot or so of the floor space out of the new blueprint. It was really a better house the way it was when we bought it from him. From him? From who? A foreign chap named something like La? Yes. Why, yes, that's it. Edmund Laver. He was somewhere from the Caribbean. The island of Hanoi, I believe. I made a beeline for the original architect of Sun Tower House and came away with the blueprints. Burning the 10 o' clock oil with Compass and slide rule. I finally scared Maggio out of a year's growth. There it is. There it lays. I got it. Holy smoke. Compare my ever loving Watson. A fast glance portrays that there's a discrepancy yielding US 4 and 12ft of unaccounted floor space in the attic reaches of Suntower House. Come on. To where? To the mansion. Come on. Where I get my coat? You don't need it. My gun's inside. I got a gun. You went up to that attic armed with axe and crowbar and started tapping for hollow sound. Magio took the front wall, I took the rear.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

And then.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Magio. Yeah, the axe. What do you find? We'll soon know. Look at it crumble. Sergeant, if you ask me, this is it. There. Have a look. It's the four and a half feet between the real outer wall and this phony partition. It's very nice, Chief, only it's as empty as a beggar's hat in Edinburgh. You notice? I notice. But I also notice it's papered so valuables can come in very small parcels. Maggio, start ripping the wallpaper off wherever it looks a little loose. As you say, Commissioner. Hey, listen. Yeah, that's what Ms. Tyler said she heard. Let him have a picnic down there, Sergeant. They can't stop us now. I got an angry chief, lend me a gun. And you keep looking. What are you gonna do? Fire a shot and see if it don't break up the celebration. I kept working over the wallpaper while Maggio went out to the head of the stairs. He'd fired that shot down into the darkness. I waited. The music was Still. And then two shots came up out of the darkness and Maggio staggered into the room empty handed and gripping his right arm.

[Michel Bruyere]

Jesus.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Jesus. Matthew. It's coming. Coming. Something's coming up the stairs. Listen. What is it? I only saw one. My gun. Where's my gun? I dropped it over the staircase when I got it in the armor. What? I think this is really it. There was a dark figure in the doorway. I reached reflexively for the gun that wasn't in my holster, found my flashlight and turned it on the shadowy menace.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

You will be wise enough to respect the gun.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

I trust you could miss with the light in your eyes.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

Hardly. With six bullets, Commissioner.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

There's a logic in what you say, Dr. Martin. By the way, I just located the valuable. It was a roll of 16 millimeter film plastered behind the wallpaper where the former tenant, Mr. Lefebvre, left it.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

I will take it.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Please. What's this thing worth? Martin Bourrier evidently considered it pretty important. He started a ghost scare here at Suntower House to keep people away while he searched.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

What Bourrier did is none of my business. Your rivals.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Weren't you both after this little roll of film? For reasons of your own.

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[Dr. Robert Martin]

So.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

But essentially you and Brulier were mortal political enemies. You must have been. You kill him when he was about to enlist Libby and the police on his side.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

I have no Time to talk.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

You also killed Mrs. Potter to keep her from intruding on this vital hunting grounds. But one point I don't get. Why did you enlist the services of the police?

[Dr. Robert Martin]

I needed official help. I needed it badly enough to take the risks involved. I had to get those architects prints and locate the missing room. Washington has discovered that I am here without a visa.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

And you wanted me to wind up your unfinished business, just as you have done.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

And now, if you don't want to be the last business I finish, give me that film.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Not a chance.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

Very well. Play it your own way. Best wishes, Mr. Grant.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Well, well, who was it? Santa Claus or Libby Tyler? Did.

[Libby Tyler]

Did I kill him? Bill?

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

No. He just knocked his artillery arm out of commission.

[Libby Tyler]

Ah, good news.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

I got better news, angel. He didn't kill me. As soon as Maggio came around, Livy and I ran the 16 millimeter films through in a private projection booth. They were documentary proof of Lefebvre's intimate association with certain ruthless elements in Hanai. Enough to kill his chances for election. Grouillet was after the film to squelch Lefebvre's chances. Martin, on Lefebvre's payroll, was in this country to destroy the film.

[Libby Tyler]

So now what happens, Bill?

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Michelle Winslavy, the mystical man of goodwill.

[Libby Tyler]

How do you mean?

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

We ship the film to Hanai tomorrow.

[Libby Tyler]

And the mystery's over.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Except for one thing. How did you manage to appear just in time?

[Libby Tyler]

Oh, that. Yeah, well, I got onto Martin. I contacted the New York Medical association, found out there was no listing at all for a Dr. Robert Martin. And I came looking for you.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Very sly little lady. And what do we get for it in the end? A movie.

[Libby Tyler]

At least a free movie.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Oh, it lacked a lot.

[Libby Tyler]

What's that? Chance.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

A finish. You know, a moment when the guy and the gal stand face to face and he murmurs something sentimental and then draws her to him. Bill.

[Libby Tyler]

Bill, please.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

What's the matter, sweetheart? I'm only trying to show you what I mean by a lovely finish.

[Libby Tyler]

Bill. Oh, Bill Grant.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

Commissioner Grant will be back in just a moment with the call the Police Award of Valor this week presented to a police officer who drove his motorcycle headlong into a hail of bullets to capture three vicious bank robbers. But first, you know there's no reason why your house shouldn't have the best there is. The problem's to know what is best. And once you try new Rinso with sodium, the scientific sunlight ingredient, I think you'll know what soap is the one for you. Try Rinso next wash day. See how white clothes come whiter than new washable colors. Even brighter than you. Rinso with sodium. Put sunshine in your wash. Remember, more women use Rinso than any other wash day soap in the world.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

This is Bill Grant. Tonight we present to call the police plaque of valor and a cash award to motorcycle officer Robert C. Mayor of Los Angeles, California. While on traffic duty in downtown Los Angeles, Officer Mayer picked up a radio police call alerting all units to a bank hold up at 8th and Vermont. Wheeling his motorcycle, he roared in the direction of the robbery. Several blocks from the bank. Mayer spotted the hold up car as it careened around a corner. Skidding crazily for a half block, it crashed against a wall. The three bandits leaped out and using the overturned car as a barricade, opened fire on the radio car number 71T which had led the chase. Mayer rode his motorcycle directly into the hail of bullets. Then he too opened fire. A pitch gun battle lasted for several minutes before two of the robbers went down severely wounded himself. Officer Mayor apprehended all three gunmen. His high courage in face of direct fire, his resolute fortitude and gallant devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest tradition of the police forces of America. Congratulations to motorcycle officer Robert C. Mayor, Chief C.B. harl and the entire police force of Los Angeles, California.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

George Fe was starred in the role of Bill Grant. Music was arranged and conducted by Ben Ludlow. This is Hugh James reminding you to be with us again next week when Lever Brothers Co. Makers of new Rinsel with Tholium bring you another exciting police case.

[Commissioner Bill Grant]

Listen next week to the case of the Mandarins Macaw.

[Dr. Robert Martin]

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[Commissioner Bill Grant]

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[Dr. Robert Martin]

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[Commissioner Bill Grant]

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[Dr. Robert Martin]

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