Eno Crime Clues 1933-01-10 The 32 Caliber Kiss Part 1

Summary

Podcast Summary: Eno Crime Clues 1933-01-10 The 32 Caliber Kiss Part 1

Introduction

In this gripping first part of "The 32 Caliber Kiss," listeners are plunged into a suspense-filled mystery set against the backdrop of the glamorous Lake Tassie. Hosted by Spencer Dean, the episode masterfully weaves together elements of intrigue, romance, and deception, drawing listeners into the intricate web of crime that unfolds.

Setting

The story unfolds at the prestigious Mountain Sporting Club of Lake Tassie, a fashionable locale known for its scenic beauty and elite gatherings. The serene environment, illuminated by moonlight and the shadows of towering pine trees, provides a stark contrast to the dark events that transpire.

Characters

• Spencer Dean: The protagonist and manhunter, determined to unravel the mystery.

  “I was just beginning to tell you.” [01:56]

• Eunice Renfrew: Spencer’s fiancée, whose uneasy feelings hint at underlying tensions.

  “I have a terrible feeling.” [05:20]

• Bruce Moyes: A rival suitor vying for Eunice’s affection, displaying jealousy and aggression.

  “You have plenty of time to tell me, Jean.” [02:10]

• Sheriff O'Reilly: The local law enforcement official assisting Spencer in the investigation.

  “I think I can explain that.” [13:28]

• Ms. Harriet Renfrew: Eunice’s sister, whose relationship with Bruce Ball complicates the narrative.

  “No, I'm not.” [17:24]

• Gene Morris: A friend involved in the unfolding drama, whose actions raise suspicions.

  “We are not accusing Mr. Morris.” [24:10]

The Inciting Incident: The Bobsled Accident and Murder

The tranquility of Lake Tassie is shattered during a bobsled run when Bruce Cartwright, a wealthy young man intending to marry Eunice Renfrew, is found dead. The circumstances surrounding his death are puzzling:

“He was killed by a .32 caliber bullet.” [12:16]

The bobsled crashes into a tree, and Spencer discovers the body with no apparent cause of death. The only clue is the .32 caliber bullet, leading to immediate suspicions.

Investigation Begins

Spencer Dean takes charge of the investigation, utilizing his keen instincts to piece together the mystery. Early on, he inspects the scene and interrogates witnesses:

“The only footprints found within 100 yards on either side of the run.” [12:33]

This odd detail suggests that the murderer might have used a silencer, limiting evidence.

Interrogations and Clues

The investigation intensifies as Spencer and Sheriff O'Reilly delve deeper into the relationships and motives of those involved:

• Eunice Renfrew is questioned extensively, revealing her strained relationship with Bruce and her lack of support for his impending marriage to her sister.

  “I never liked him while he was alive.” [17:33]

• Gene Morris becomes a person of interest when inconsistencies in his statements and the discovery of his gun raise red flags.

  “Murder isn't in my line.” [23:35]

Key clues emerge, including the absence of footprints near the bobsled run and the mysterious disappearance of Sheriff O'Reilly during a critical moment in the investigation.

Rising Tension

As the plot thickens, Eunice is abruptly shot, escalating the urgency of the investigation:

“Mr. Renfrew has been shot.” [27:32]

The use of a silenced gun points towards a calculated and stealthy attacker, increasing the stakes for Spencer and his team.

New Developments

Sheriff O'Reilly and Spencer confront Gene Morris, uncovering vital information about the murder weapon and the possible suspects. The tension peaks as suspicions narrow down to those closest to the victim, leading to dramatic confrontations and revelations.

“Whoever shot her might try for you.” [28:31]

Conclusion of Part 1

"The 32 Caliber Kiss Part 1" concludes on a cliffhanger, leaving listeners eagerly anticipating the resolution of the tangled web of deceit and murder. Spencer Dean remains steadfast in his quest for the truth, while the characters grapple with betrayal and the shadows of their pasts.

Notable Quotes

• “I wasn't thinking of the skaters or the moonlight.” – Spencer Dean [01:31]
• “He was killed by a .32 caliber bullet.” – Spencer Dean [12:16]
• “I never liked him while he was alive.” – Eunice Renfrew [17:33]
• “Murder isn't in my line.” – Spencer Dean [23:35]
• “Mr. Renfrew has been shot.” – Eunice Renfrew [27:32]

Key Takeaways

• Complex Relationships: The intertwined relationships between Eunice, Bruce, and Spencer add depth to the mystery, revealing motives driven by jealousy and ambition.

• Intriguing Clues: The lack of footprints and the use of a silencer are critical elements that propel the investigation forward, showcasing Spencer’s detective prowess.

• Rising Suspense: The sudden shooting of Eunice heightens the suspense, ensuring listeners remain engaged and eager for subsequent episodes.

Conclusion

"The 32 Caliber Kiss Part 1" serves as a captivating introduction to a classic whodunit, blending suspenseful storytelling with rich character development. Spencer Dean's relentless pursuit of justice amidst personal turmoil sets the stage for an enthralling narrative that honors the spirit of the Golden Age of Radio.

Transcript

[O'Reilly]

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[Spencer Dean]

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[O'Reilly]

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[Spencer Dean]

And now, members of the Eno Crime Club, we invite you once more to accompany Spencer Dean, the manhunter, on the thrilling adventure of the.32 caliber kit. All the clues necessary to a solution of this mystery drama by Stuart Sterling are given in tonight's episode. See if you can follow the threads of evidence leading to the criminal F Spencer Dean picks them up. The trail tonight leads us to the famous mountain sporting club of fashionable lake classics.

[Eunice]

It's lovely, isn't it?

[Spencer Dean]

Beautiful.

[Eunice]

See the shadows of those pine trees in moonlight. And that Bruce who? Skaters on the lake like dancing marionettes.

[Spencer Dean]

I wasn't thinking of the skaters or the moonlight.

[Eunice]

And I wasn't picking for compliments, Jean.

[Spencer Dean]

I know you weren't. But when it comes to moonlight, it's getting you. Jean.

[Eunice]

I could have brought you out here under the moon night before.

[Spencer Dean]

You should have brought me. I've been trying to get you out here ever since dinner.

[Eunice]

And now that you have me here.

[Spencer Dean]

Well, there's something I'd like to tell you.

[Eunice]

Now, don't be mysterious. I'm not so wrapped up in the beauties of Lake Tassie that I'm not anxious to hear it.

[Spencer Dean]

It's nothing very startling. You've heard it before.

[Eunice]

I like to hear it. Tell me again.

[Spencer Dean]

It would be greatest displeasure. Gene, I. Oh, Dean. Hoy hang at all. That cock I call him.

[Eunice]

Better go and see what he wants to it.

[Spencer Dean]

I was just beginning to tell you.

[Eunice]

You have plenty of time to tell me, Jean. And you, I'll always be ready to listen.

[Spencer Dean]

I'll be back in just a minute. Oh, Jean. Oh, hello, Bruce. What is it? I'd like to see you a minute before we go over to the bobsled run. Surely. Let's wait on the veranda here. Girls will be here in a few minutes. That's what I want to talk to you about. The girls. Not the girls, just one of them. My girl, Eunice. What? What's on your mind, old man? Plenty. Moyes. What were you doing over at the speed jump this afternoon? Talking to Eunice. Now, get this moist. Eunice and I'd be married day after tomorrow. And I don't fancy her running around with you either before or after the wedding. Aren't you A little cutty, maybe I am. That's my business, Moy. Yes, well, it's my business if I feel like talking to her. You know what I mean. You knew Eunice before I did. Yes. You were fond of us. You proposed to us. Yes. She turned you down. Turned you down cold. Bruce, you're carrying us too far, I warn you. So you thought you'd kill, try and marry into the Ren. Through millions by way of her sister Harriet. You're a liar. Why, you.

[Eunice]

Go.

[O'Reilly]

Get up.

[Spencer Dean]

Stand on your feet and I'll give you some more. You dirty nothing. Harriet. We're just falling.

[Eunice]

This looks like fooling to me. Bruce, are you hurt?

[Spencer Dean]

No, I'm all right.

[Eunice]

You've been fighting.

[Spencer Dean]

Oh, no, we weren't fighting. Were we, Bruce? No, I was just scuffling, Harriet. I tripped and fell, that's all. Where's Lewis?

[Eunice]

He'll be along in a minute, I think.

[Spencer Dean]

I'll see if I can find him.

[Eunice]

All right, Bruce. Jean, what happened? What's wrong, dear?

[Spencer Dean]

Nothing.

[Eunice]

Angry about something?

[Spencer Dean]

Well, I'm not angry with you anyway.

[Eunice]

Hello, darling. Ready for the bobsled rock party?

[Spencer Dean]

Bobstad Julie.

[Eunice]

Good.

[Spencer Dean]

I'll tell you what. Let's take the big dive.

[Eunice]

Ah, but we don't take the big dive until day after tomorrow, honey. There's not as much risk in getting married as there is in this bobsled run. I'm scared the best. Aren't you, Jean?

[Spencer Dean]

Why, there's nothing to be afraid of. It's just shrill.

[Eunice]

But safe enough bobsledding in the moonlight. Oh, that's my ideal for. Come on, Paul. Somehow I. I'm still afraid. I have a terrible feeling.

[O'Reilly]

Oh, don't be silly, Harriet.

[Spencer Dean]

I've driven over this run a dozen times. It's about as exciting as a subway ride, only a little faster.

[Eunice]

Well, I bought this Win Force costume especially for bob study, and I'm going to use it if I die for it.

[Spencer Dean]

It's a very cute outfit, Eunice. You won't need that muff. You'll need both hands to hang on.

[Eunice]

Oh, I can hang on to you all right, Bruce darling, with or without a muff.

[Spencer Dean]

I'll say you can. Come on, let's get moving.

[Eunice]

I. I wish I didn't have this dreadful feeling that something awful is going to happen.

[Spencer Dean]

I tell you, there's nothing to be afraid of, Harriet. It's like your first trip in an airplane.

[O'Reilly]

Great for it, Danny.

[Spencer Dean]

All that speed for you. Say, what are these bobs legs hit?

[O'Reilly]

Oh, about. About 75 miles an hour on the straight away. Hey, slow up at the turn.

[Spencer Dean]

Boy, I'm sure glad I came up with you, Spence.

[O'Reilly]

You know, I'd heard a lot about Lake last night. I thought you'd like it. Let's watch you at the curb for a minute, then go up and take a shot at it herself, huh? Well, I'll hang on. Spence, you handle that steering wheel.

[Spencer Dean]

Hey, that one skidded right up here.

[O'Reilly]

To the top of the bank. He was taking it wire, that's all. That's a little extra kick for the girl. Well, it'll be a kick for me too, all right. What happens if you go over one of these banks? Well, you still, I thought.

[Spencer Dean]

Oh, yeah. Wouldn't that be lovely? Watch this one come.

[O'Reilly]

Look at that driver. He looks as if he were asleep. Say, he's only got one hand on the wheel. They're coming high up the bank. Watch out.

[Spencer Dean]

They're coming over.

[O'Reilly]

They're over.

[Spencer Dean]

That was a bad smash. Come on, Daddy, they need help. Say, look at that girl French.

[Eunice]

The one against the tree. She's hurt.

[Spencer Dean]

Lucky if she's killed.

[Eunice]

Still alive.

[O'Reilly]

Are you?

[Spencer Dean]

Are you all right, Mrs.

[O'Reilly]

Faint for absence. No other face, Daddy. That'll bring her to. I'll go look after the others.

[Spencer Dean]

What's happened?

[O'Reilly]

The bat. Still. That's all you had anywhere?

[Eunice]

No.

[Spencer Dean]

I'm all right, I guess. How about the girls?

[O'Reilly]

Give me a hand, will you? Help me drag her out of the strip.

[Spencer Dean]

All right.

[O'Reilly]

Grab her feet in it.

[Spencer Dean]

Good Lord, it's human.

[O'Reilly]

Easy, easy. She's thrown against the stumpy.

[Spencer Dean]

She's hurt.

[O'Reilly]

I don't think it's any more than a squash. She's all right. She's opening her eyes. We hit a tree. Young lady, you're very lucky.

[Spencer Dean]

Can you. Can you stir it up.

[Eunice]

Okay? A little shaky.

[Spencer Dean]

Yes, of course.

[O'Reilly]

Here, let me help you. Fine. Don't think there are any broken bones.

[Eunice]

No, I'm all right.

[Spencer Dean]

Where's Harriet?

[O'Reilly]

Back up the hill.

[Spencer Dean]

My friend's water.

[O'Reilly]

Steady now, young lady. Steady.

[Eunice]

Never mind. Ms. Queenland understood me. I decided who by. Who.

[Spencer Dean]

Who. There he is. Against that rock.

[O'Reilly]

Come on, let's see.

[Spencer Dean]

He must be. Must be, by the looks of him.

[Eunice]

Oh, Bruce. Bruce.

[O'Reilly]

Careful, careful. He's unconscious. He's pretty badly hurt.

[Spencer Dean]

Oh, he cut his head on that rock. See? The snow's all bloody.

[O'Reilly]

Yes, but why? He couldn't have bled so much.

[Eunice]

Bruce. Oh, Bruce.

[Spencer Dean]

That come in this purple.

[O'Reilly]

Bruce, darling, take care for a minute, will you? Keep it away.

[Spencer Dean]

Now, you make easy.

[O'Reilly]

You can't do anything.

[Eunice]

Bruce, don't. Let me go. Dean. Let me go.

[Spencer Dean]

Teddy. Eunice. Hysterics won't help us any.

[O'Reilly]

Now. Help me. Let her up here, please. You kissing him? Kissing him won't bring him back to life, young lady. Yes.

[Eunice]

Oh, no. No. Oh, it can be. I'm going to be married. It can't be.

[Spencer Dean]

Dad, don't be. You sure nothing can be done for him?

[O'Reilly]

I'm sure of more than that.

[Spencer Dean]

What do you mean?

[O'Reilly]

What do you think? Truly on that rock, dead body ever hit the rock.

[Spencer Dean]

I don't understand.

[O'Reilly]

Again. Any sweater here under the shoulder.

[Spencer Dean]

Blood.

[O'Reilly]

Northern blood. See the full account. He was shot? Yes. Murdered.

[Spencer Dean]

Of this copy. And I am Handled this case. This may be your clubhouse, but I'm using it for this investigation. And I won't have hope of an inn. Keep that door closed. Back so soon, Sheriff?

[O'Reilly]

Well, what'd you find?

[Spencer Dean]

Well, this case has got me plumb flabbergasted, gentlemen. Now, here.

[O'Reilly]

Here's one of the richest young men.

[Spencer Dean]

In the state up here at Lake Pasid for the vacation with a girl he intended to marry. They were gonna be married tomorrow.

[O'Reilly]

What do you think of that for a top spray? Hold on, Danny. Let the sheriff do the talking.

[Spencer Dean]

Yes, well, then. Then he runs a bobsled off the edge of a deep curve, nearly breaks the neck for the three passengers. And when we pick him up, we find he's been killed by a.32 caliber bullet.

[O'Reilly]

Find anything in the way of footprints near the bobsled run?

[Spencer Dean]

And that's. That's what's burning me up. The only footprints found within 100 yards on either side of the run. Well, sounds queer, but yes.

[O'Reilly]

Footprints running.

[Spencer Dean]

Those made by you, Mr. Dean and Mr. Cassidy.

[O'Reilly]

Are we suspected of the murder, Sheriff?

[Spencer Dean]

No, no, no, no, no. Your reputation clears you from anything of that sort, Mr. Dean. And you do, Mr. Cassidy.

[O'Reilly]

But I don't get it.

[Spencer Dean]

Now, if there were no footprints on either side of the bobsled run, how could anyone have come near enough to Cartwright to kill him? And that's one of the things that I don't understand.

[O'Reilly]

Well, I think I can explain that. But there are several other things I'm not quite clear about. You mean what happened to the gun, for one thing, yes. Now, your men made a ferrous search, Sheriff?

[Spencer Dean]

Yes, sir. And absolutely no trace of a dozen.

[O'Reilly]

I thought there wouldn't be. The curious fact that does puzzle me the most is watch Danny. Now, Danny, do you remember how Cartwright looked when we first saw him coming down the straightaway Well, I.

[Spencer Dean]

He's.

[O'Reilly]

No, I don't remember noticing exactly. You couldn't remember. We couldn't see his face and one of his hands. Drops must hear in you.

[Spencer Dean]

That's right. His head was bent very low. Almost as if he were asleep. You're wasted time, gentlemen. Of what difference does it make how he looked before the accident? Couldn't have been asleep. So? So why. So why worry about that? What we know is who killed him after the bobsled jumped the bank.

[O'Reilly]

I don't think anyone did, Sheriff.

[Spencer Dean]

You don't think what? How. That's back.

[O'Reilly]

I don't think anyone killed him after the bobsled jumped the bank. I think he'd been dead for several seconds by that time.

[Spencer Dean]

You mean he was dead not even driving the bobsled?

[O'Reilly]

Yes.

[Spencer Dean]

That's a crazy idea. Why? The sled would have jumped for shoot.

[O'Reilly]

No, not necessarily. You realize that run has banked so carefully that a properly weighted bobsled will follow every curve from start to finish without a driver and still stay in the chute.

[Eunice]

That's right.

[Spencer Dean]

I heard you talk about that. By the Lord Harry. I want to know, James. He'd been killed sometime before we caught sight of them.

[O'Reilly]

Looks as though he might have been killed a half mile above the curb where it still occurred.

[Spencer Dean]

Just imagine that. A dead man driving one of them bobsled st 70 miles an hour with three people right behind him.

[O'Reilly]

Yes, and don't forget his sweetheart was holding onto him tightly so he wouldn't have slumped over. She probably wouldn't have noticed anything. Why?

[Spencer Dean]

George, let's get these people in here and see what they've got to say. For who? Who do we stop?

[O'Reilly]

I'd like to ask Ms. Harriet a question or something. What do we have our info.

[Spencer Dean]

Good idea. I'll fetch her. Send in this, Harriet.

[Eunice]

Could you send for me, Sheriff?

[Spencer Dean]

Yeah. Take a seat, young lady. There are some questions we'd like to ask you.

[Eunice]

I'll tell you anything.

[Spencer Dean]

I can go on full head, Mr.

[O'Reilly]

D. Were you and the dead man on the best of terms, Mr. Ensler?

[Eunice]

I can't honestly say we would.

[Spencer Dean]

What's that?

[O'Reilly]

You resented his attention to your sister. Not exactly.

[Eunice]

That Bruce Cartwright was a wealthy ne'er do. Well, that's all.

[O'Reilly]

Well, did you ever have any quarrels with him?

[Eunice]

No, but somehow we didn't exactly agree.

[O'Reilly]

Perhaps you thought Mr. Cartwright was not the sort of man your sister should marry.

[Eunice]

As a matter of fact, I didn't think it was a good match.

[O'Reilly]

I said, did you ever speak to Mr. Cartwright about it many times. And to your sister Eunice, just once. I dare say she didn't take it kindly.

[Eunice]

Eunice, Suppose anything you please. Eunice can see for herself.

[O'Reilly]

Now, if Mr. Cartwright had married your sister, he would have. Well, he'd have had control of a good share of the Renfrew fortune. Would he now?

[Eunice]

I suppose so. That wouldn't have made any difference.

[O'Reilly]

You don't seem to feel very badly about this affair.

[Eunice]

I do, though, for you, Mr. Sake.

[O'Reilly]

But insofar as you yourself are concerned, you're not sorry to have him well out of the picture?

[Eunice]

No, I'm not. I know a little about Bruce Cartwright's past and I didn't want my sister to have anything to do with his. True. I never liked him while he was alive. And I'm not going to say anything good about him now that he's dead.

[O'Reilly]

You realize that you're putting yourself somewhat under suspicion?

[Eunice]

You mean you think I can do it?

[O'Reilly]

Certainly. Your attitude might indicate a motive.

[Eunice]

Oh, too old to who? You can't do that. You can't do that. You can't.

[Spencer Dean]

I think we better try another tax, don't you, Ms. Nadine?

[O'Reilly]

Yeah, she's rather upset. Let's have unison. Just a few questions, Ms. Ren. I know you're feeling very much upset, my dear.

[Spencer Dean]

Oh, no tears now, miss. We'll get this over just as soon as possible. What's up, Mr.

[Eunice]

What is it you want to know?

[Spencer Dean]

Well, in the first place, supposing you ask a question. Mr. Dean, you're. You're more used to this murder business than I am.

[O'Reilly]

Ms. Renfro, did Mr. Cartwright have any enemies who might have threatened his life?

[Eunice]

None that I believe.

[O'Reilly]

He came up from New York with you and your sister?

[Eunice]

Yes. Mr. Moyce is a member of our family.

[O'Reilly]

You were engaged to Mr. Cartwright?

[Eunice]

Yes, I was. Already married tomorrow.

[O'Reilly]

Yes, I. I know. Now, how long have you known Mr. Cartwright?

[Eunice]

A good many years.

[O'Reilly]

Did anyone object to your marriage? Any of your relatives or friends?

[Eunice]

What? Answer that question.

[O'Reilly]

No. This is not a course, Mr. Ensler, but I think you'd be very well advised if you were quite frank with it. Now, there was someone who. Let's say he. You didn't like the idea of your marriage?

[Eunice]

No.

[O'Reilly]

Someone in the family? A former admirer? Possibly. Now, surely you want to help us find your fiance's murderer, miss? Mr. You mean Mr. Morris?

[Eunice]

Oh, no. No, I'm sure it wasn't.

[O'Reilly]

Where were you sitting? On the Bob's, where that Ms. Ren? From.

[Eunice]

Don't drive you. I sat behind you telling me.

[Spencer Dean]

Just four of them.

[O'Reilly]

There was no intimation of any trouble before you started on the fob flood ride?

[Eunice]

Oh, none whatever.

[O'Reilly]

I see. And each time you came to a curb, I. I presume you were all holiday.

[Eunice]

Oh, yes, of course. It was very exciting.

[O'Reilly]

Now, about a hundred yards above the curve where the bobsled went over the bank, there's another curve. Do you remember hearing Mr. Cartwright shout as you rounded that curve?

[Eunice]

Why is he. The cold gets over his shoulder. Why'd he say something like we must?

[O'Reilly]

Then he was surely alive when the bobsled first came into view. Then you mean that he was killed.

[Spencer Dean]

While we were weapon and shooter fled down that slope.

[O'Reilly]

Exactly.

[Eunice]

Yeah.

[Spencer Dean]

But I tell you, my boys couldn't find any footprints within 100 yards to shoot on either side anywhere near there. A.32 caliber bullet. That means a revolver or an automatic. It couldn't have been a rifle.

[O'Reilly]

Right. Then that limits the possible suspects to.

[Spencer Dean]

I say to the three who was writing on the box.

[O'Reilly]

It looks that way now, Ms. Renfrew. Hello. Thank you. Hey, wait a minute.

[Spencer Dean]

I'll get some water. Well, I guess we better not question her anymore now, gentlemen. No, no, I'll carry her into the next room.

[O'Reilly]

There's a cop there. We can put her on back.

[Spencer Dean]

This case gets more balled up every minute. What will we do now?

[O'Reilly]

I'd like to ask Mr. Gene Morris a few questions. Let's have him in.

[Spencer Dean]

Bring in Mr. Moyes. Good to you, gentlemen, I think this is an outrage. Murder.

[O'Reilly]

An outrage. I'm afraid it's much more serious than that, Mr. Moist.

[Spencer Dean]

Have a chair, Mr. Moist.

[O'Reilly]

Mr. Moist, you were a good friend of a dead man?

[Spencer Dean]

Well, yes, quite good friends.

[O'Reilly]

Known each other for some time.

[Spencer Dean]

Several years.

[O'Reilly]

Never had an ick 4. Any arguments? Anything of that sort?

[Spencer Dean]

See here, I don't quite understand what you're driving at. It's necessary that you understand, Mr. Moy. We have asked him a question. You just depend for the answers.

[O'Reilly]

Where am I under arrest?

[Spencer Dean]

Nobody's under arrest yet.

[O'Reilly]

Everybody's under suspicion, Mr. Moist.

[Spencer Dean]

Well, if you imagine that I killed Bruce, you'd.

[O'Reilly]

I'm not imagining anything, Mr. Moyes. We're merely trying to get down to facts. Now, did you ever quarrel with Bruce Cartwright?

[Spencer Dean]

Yes, we had a little disagreement last night.

[O'Reilly]

Oh, really? What about?

[Spencer Dean]

Oh, they're stupid.

[O'Reilly]

Suppose you tell us that after that.

[Spencer Dean]

Well, he was absurdly jealous. Just because Eunice and I were out.

[O'Reilly]

For a walk yesterday morning.

[Spencer Dean]

He thought I was.

[O'Reilly]

You're engaged to Mr. Harriet Renfrew, aren't you?

[Spencer Dean]

Practically.

[O'Reilly]

Why did Mr. Carp had a big seeing your fiance's sister?

[Spencer Dean]

Well, you see, I knew Eunice pretty well even before I became friendly with Harriet. No, that. That puts us a foreign light onto the matter. I don't see that it does.

[O'Reilly]

You had words about the matter, Ms. Cartwright? Yes, nothing more than words.

[Spencer Dean]

Levi struck him. You believe you're struck enough. Well, did you? Oh, I knocked him down. I'm glad I did. Do it again under the same circumstances.

[O'Reilly]

By the way, have you a gun, Mr. Moist?

[Spencer Dean]

Yes, of course.

[O'Reilly]

What type of gun? Automatic. What caliber?32. Bring it up here with you.

[Spencer Dean]

Yes.

[O'Reilly]

Where is it now?

[Spencer Dean]

Toothpaste, I suppose.

[O'Reilly]

I haven't looked fired it recently.

[Spencer Dean]

No, not for months. But I always keep it with me. I have a permit for it. Naturally.

[O'Reilly]

Of course. Naturally. Sheriff, I wonder if you'd be good enough to get that gun to Mr. Morris's suitcase. That have a look at it.

[Spencer Dean]

Wait a minute. You don't think I killed Cartwright, do you? I may have knocked him down, but I certainly didn't kill him. Murder isn't in my line.

[O'Reilly]

We are not accusing Mr. Morris. We're merely investigating. Get the gun.

[Spencer Dean]

Please, Sheriff. But I will.

[O'Reilly]

Now, Mr. Morris, this case simmers down to this. Bruce Cartwright was shot. He was killed with a.32 caliber bullet. And all the evidence seems to indicate that he was shot by someone on the bobsledge.

[Spencer Dean]

What that means is. How the devil.

[O'Reilly]

That leaves just three of you. Eunice, her sister Harriet and me. There are certainly some points concerning your connection with the case that require clearing up.

[Spencer Dean]

For instance?

[O'Reilly]

For instance, why was Cartwright jealous? Your attention to Eunice?

[Spencer Dean]

I told you, Eunice and I were pretty sick at one time.

[O'Reilly]

Well, why did you suddenly shift your attention to Eunice? To our elder sister?

[Spencer Dean]

Well, that's a personal matter and I prefer not to discuss it.

[O'Reilly]

That's entirely up to you. Possibly you'd rather discuss it in court.

[Spencer Dean]

I won't discuss it in court or anywhere else. That gun ain't in your suitcase at all, Mr. Moist. Oh, it must be. Well, thanks. He's by them all. A safe and said nowhere in the room. Well, I left it there.

[O'Reilly]

Why didn't you say it last?

[Spencer Dean]

Last night.

[O'Reilly]

Before the murder?

[Spencer Dean]

Yes.

[O'Reilly]

Who else knew you had the gun?

[Spencer Dean]

I know one that I know of. Look here, if you're trying to pin this thing on me.

[O'Reilly]

We are trying to pin it on the one who did the killing.

[Spencer Dean]

Well, I'm not going to do any more talking you mean you refuse to answer any more questions? That's exactly what I mean. I want to talk to my lawyer before I answer any more questions.

[O'Reilly]

That's quite all right, mister. We should go and call him up. You won't mind having one of Shellfook's deputies with you, I'm sure.

[Spencer Dean]

Of course not. Don't worry.

[O'Reilly]

I shan't run away. I'm quite sure you won't. All right, Sheriff. Mr. Moyes doesn't want to assist us anymore. Suppose we talk to Ms. Harriet Renfrew again.

[Spencer Dean]

Okay. Stick with Mr. Moyes while he'd make the phone call, will you? Thanks. Oh, and say, boy, ask Ms. Heavy a friend who will step in when.

[O'Reilly]

Hey, Sheriff.

[Spencer Dean]

What is it? He's gone. What do you mean? He's not here. Just scared.

[O'Reilly]

Disappeared. That certainly complicates matters.

[Spencer Dean]

I'll say it, Judge. See, I can't make any sense out of this case anyway. Well, gentlemen, that's a fine how to do.

[O'Reilly]

Find her. Find her very fast, Sheriff.

[Spencer Dean]

You bet I will. I'll have the boys lay it up for us.

[O'Reilly]

Danny. Thing looks bad.

[Spencer Dean]

Yeah? Well, what do you want me to do?

[O'Reilly]

Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Let me think. I've got it. Can you go to Harriet's room? Stay there. Don't let anybody in. What's that scream?

[Spencer Dean]

Who's that? Come on.

[O'Reilly]

It came from the next room. But there's no one here. Window. Danny, look out the window. Mr. Renfrew, you hurt?

[Eunice]

Oh, my shoulders. I know that you.

[Spencer Dean]

There's nobody in place. Spence, what's the Trouble? Who screamed?

[O'Reilly]

Mr. Renfrew has been shot.

[Eunice]

Oh, it hurts. Tell me.

[O'Reilly]

Two shots? Yes, two. Both on the left shoulder.

[Spencer Dean]

Did the. Did you see who twas, Miss?

[Eunice]

It was a woman.

[O'Reilly]

Did you recognize her?

[Eunice]

Oh, no, no. He was outside in the dark. Poke gun through that open window.

[Spencer Dean]

See? There's a million footprints out here. Spence.

[O'Reilly]

Anyone could have reached the wonder from the easily enough. Did you see the gun clearly?

[Eunice]

Yes, one of those silly black things.

[O'Reilly]

Automatic. We heard no sound of a shot.

[Eunice]

It is a long tube in the barrel.

[Spencer Dean]

Oh, a silencer, eh, miss?

[Eunice]

Yes, sir. All of Mabel's little flop.

[O'Reilly]

Now, quiet, quiet. You'll be all right, my dear. Call the doctor, Sheriff.

[Spencer Dean]

I'll have him here in a minute.

[O'Reilly]

Then we've got to change our tactics. Now, you stay with unit. Don't let her out of your sight, you understand?

[Spencer Dean]

Sure, sure, I get you. Spence, keep an eye on her.

[O'Reilly]

Keep both eyes on her. And watch out for yourself, Danny. Whoever shot her might try for you. Don't worry, Spence. I won't let anybody get nearer or near you. Dan, we're getting too close to this murderer for comfort.

[Spencer Dean]

Yeah. Too close for the murderer's comfort. For ours, I meant.