Epic Casebook [SA] xxxxxx 414 Too Close A Shave

Summary

Epic Casebook [SA] xxxxxx 414: "Too Close A Shave"

Release Date: March 7, 2025
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode Title: Epic Casebook [SA] xxxxxx 414 Too Close A Shave

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Introduction

In this thrilling episode of Harold's Old Time Radio, host Inspector Carr from New Scotland Yard takes listeners on a gripping journey through the murky waters of a murder investigation titled "Too Close A Shave." Set against the backdrop of a gritty East London dock area, the story unfolds in the Wellington Hotel, a seemingly unassuming establishment that becomes the scene of a brutal crime.

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The Murder at Wellington Hotel

The episode kicks off with Inspector Carr detailing the harrowing discovery of Ernest Longley, an American sailor, whose lifeless body was found with his head bashed in at room 16 of the Wellington Hotel, located at 164 East India Dock Road.

Inspector Carr [02:30]: "I better not tell you too much about it now. Except to say that I've called my story 'Too Close A Shave'."

Longley had just arrived from the Flying Albatross, a ship that had docked the previous night. Initial reports suggest no immediate witnesses, leaving the case shrouded in mystery.

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Initial Investigation and Suspects

Inspector Carr, accompanied by Sergeant Thompson and Constable Jones, begins canvassing the hotel. Their primary suspect emerges as Frank Mills, the hotel manager, who exhibits suspicious behavior and a questionable alibi.

Frank Mills [05:15]: "I didn't do it. I swear it to you."

The interrogation reveals that Mills had little interaction with Longley after his arrival and claims no knowledge of any assailants. However, inconsistencies in Mills' statements and his dubious past make him a person of interest.

Additionally, Captain Ashton, the skipper of the Flying Albatross, becomes entangled in the investigation. His history of robbery with violence and his interactions with both Longley and his first mate, Ernie, add layers of complexity to the case.

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Clues and Breakthroughs

As Inspector Carr delves deeper, he uncovers pivotal clues:

1. Shaving Brush and Soap Traces:
   Found at the crime scene, the presence of a shaving brush caked with soap indicates that Longley was preparing for a shave before his untimely death.

   Inspector Carr [12:00]: "There was a shaving brush still caked with soap. He couldn't have bought them himself."

2. Time of Death and Alibi Verification:
   Mills claims not to have seen Longley after midnight, but the timeline suggests otherwise, leading Carr to suspect Mills' movements around the time of the murder.

3. Nancy Topping – The Mysterious Woman:
   Enter Nancy Topping, a blonde and seemingly forthright woman connected to both Mills and Captain Ashton. Her interactions with Longley and her suspicious behavior place her under scrutiny.

   Nancy Topping [16:32]: "As soon as I heard she was in dock, I came over to say hello."

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Confrontation and Resolution

The investigation takes a pivotal turn when evidence points towards Nancy Topping. Her involvement with Longley, coupled with the discovery of a stolen wallet and traces of diamond smuggling, solidify her as the primary suspect.

Inspector Carr [25:52]: "What you took from Ernest Lonley."

Nancy is apprehended and confronts her actions, revealing the motive rooted in smuggling diamonds intended for a fence in Hatton Garden. Her jealousy and betrayal upon discovering Longley's deceit lead her to commit the murder.

Inspector Carr [27:15]: "Whilst in his cups he showed Mrs. Nancy a diamond that he was smuggling into the country. It's worth many thousands. She had other ideas. She went round to the hotel that night. Had to be her."

The episode culminates with Nancy's arrest, wrapping up the case with a moral reflection on the perils sailors face when mingling with deceptive acquaintances.

Inspector Carr [28:59]: "The moral of the story? Sailors don't go on the spree with doctors' side ladies. They're inclined to give it too much of a bash."

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Notable Quotes

• Inspector Carr:

  "This is too easy to verify. He must have gone out again, then returned later." [07:45]

• Frank Mills:

  "I didn't murder him, honest I did." [19:05]

• Captain Ashton:

  "I wasn't the skipper of the Flying Albatross, I'd pick you up and I'd throw." [18:43]

• Nancy Topping:

  "He gave it to me in the pub." [25:55]

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Conclusion

"Too Close A Shave" masterfully blends suspense, character development, and intricate plotting to keep listeners on the edge of their seats. Inspector Carr's meticulous investigation and keen eye for detail ultimately unravel the mystery, showcasing the timeless allure of classic detective storytelling. The episode not only entertains but also offers insightful commentary on human nature and the unforeseen consequences of deceit and betrayal.

As Inspector Carr aptly concludes, the delicate balance between trust and suspicion is pivotal in solving crimes that penetrate the veneer of everyday life.

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Thank you for tuning into Harold's Old Time Radio. Stay tuned for more adventures from the Golden Age of Radio.

Transcript

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[Styles Mackenzie]

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[Inspector Carr]

Peanut butter, maple margarine and niblets Cheese twists present the Epic Casebook in which Inspector Carr investigates. Good evening. A fortnight ago I told you of an investigation from my Epic Case Book of crime. During which we at Scotland Yard became almost bogged down in an overabundance of clues. This brought forth a letter from a keen and regular correspondent, Mr. Albert woods, who complained that because of the circuit of clues, he failed to spot the vital one. The one that eventually led me to the murderer. Fair enough. Tonight I'm going to tell you a story where there were only three suspects. One of them had to be the killer. And it was an investigation that might have proved abortive. Had it not been for one important factor. Well, I better not tell you too much about it now. Except to say that I've called my story too close a shave. Just come on duty. What happened? Man identified as Ernest Longley, sir. Found with his head bashed in. Found where? Cheap hotel in the East India Dock Road, sir. Docks, eh, sailor? Yes, sir. We found papers on him. He just come off the Flying Albatross. Where's the body now? Still there, sir. Name of the hotel is Wellington. 164 East India Dock Road. Anybody looked at the corpse? Do they know when he was killed? No, sir. The information's just been flashed through. All right. I came up in the lift with the chief surgeon. I'll ask Dr. McPherson to come. Keep your eyes skinned. Driver, you near the spot? Yes, sir. 164, you say? We're reaching the hundreds now? You know, I haven't been down this part of the world in ages. Must be as polyglot a district as you'll find anywhere. Sergeant Thompson will be on the lookout for us. Good man, Thompson. He's in charge of the Sub Manor. Here we are. Pull up, driver. Morning, sir. Morning. Morning. Seems as though you've got A nice juicy murder on your hands, Sergeant? Seems like it, sir. I bet they keep you busy down here. Oh, they certainly do, sir. Salubrious looking establishment. Before we go in, let's have your side of the story. Oh, certainly, sir. I just come on. Duty manager of this so called hotel rang me to say there'd been a murder committed. I noticed. You say so called. Well, you know what it is, sir. In a place like this, we pulled them in for every petty contradiction. Well, I nipped over here with Constable Jones. Ah, what's all this up there? First floor, room 16. Give me quite a turn. Best room in the hotel. He had blood all over it. You say there was a murder committed? Yes. Bashed his head in with a poker. He's lying there beside him. Who bashed his head in? Well, how do I know? All right, show us where the body is. Who is he? Commercial traveler. No, come off the flying Albatross. She docked last night. Did he have anybody with him? I don't know what you mean. Come off it, you know what I mean. Did he have a girl with him? Now look here, this is a respectable Easter room. He's had his head bashed in, all that. Constable Jones, you'd better get through to the Yard right away. We didn't touch anything, Inspector. We've got the print man working. I see. What time did this sailor book in? According to the manager, about 7:00. All right, let's go in. Likely to lose me with a job. This is. Having a murder on the premises. Your name's Mills, I believe. Yeah, that's right, Inspector. Haven't I seen you somewhere before? Me? Not unless you've been to sea. Retardship's mate. That's me all right. Frank. Frank Mills. How long have you been out? I thought you wouldn't recognize me, but I did go to sea. Mind you, as soon as I came out the moor, prisoner's aid got me a job as a ship's cook. And when did you stop being a ship's cook, Frank Mills? Two years ago when I got this here job. Got a bit too old for the sea. I've been straight ever since. If I remember rightly, you were sent up for robbery with violence. Ah, yes, Inspector. You're not going to bring that up against me, are you? You are no murderer. We'll see. Lead us to the body. The room was very much as I'd expected. An iron bedstead with blankets that looked as though they could do with a cleaning. An interesting point to observe was that the bed was made up obviously had not been slept in. The body of a middle aged man lay face downwards on the floor. Fixed to the wall was a cheap wash basin. Above it a glass ledge and above that a mirror. Lying by the body was an iron poker. I won't take you long to discover the cause of death, Mac. It's staring at us. Somebody certainly gave his cranium a wallop, didn't they? It's stuffy in here. Do you mind if I open the windows? I'll do it, sir. This heated atmosphere in. The body's stone cold. He's been dead some hours, all right. Hey, look at this, Inspector. Huh? A lobby dried soap sauce. Just a minute. Hey, look at this. Shaving brush caked through shaving soap. What does that suggest? He was actually starting to shave or was in the process of shaving. And then he was attacked. Come on, Mills. Who was with him last night? And don't waste any time with your nonsense about being a respectable hotel. No one. I shall. When did you see him last? Midnight, 1:00. I swear with me and on the Yard. I never saw him after he booked in at 7:00. How many people you got staying here? No one. No one. The Wilhelmina was due in at 4 o'clock and the Dutch cargo shipping company put their crew in. I can prove it to you. I've got the letter booking the rooms. You see, we only do a passing trade. Passing trade. Quite a euphemism, isn't it, eh? What, Inspector? Never mind, Mills. You're an old lag, you know the score. A sailor's booked in at your hotel and he's had his head be. Ashton. There's no one on the premises except you, do you realize? Oh, so I do. But I didn't do it. I swear it to you. See? About that. Did anybody ask you for the use of any one of the rooms? To entertain, should we say a friend? Oh, two blokes come in, they ask, they can book rooms. What time is that? About six. I told them I only had one vacant room because of the Wilhelmina dock in the day. What's that got to do with the booking of rooms last night? Well, the Wilhelmina was due in last night. Don't you hear on the wireless about Gale Hornings? Hasn't I been blowing up here? I'm giving you a get out, Mills. Let's pretend for the moment you didn't bash his head in. What happened? Did you come in this morning, find him dead and go through his pockets? Now A sweat? Oh, come off it. He's just signed off. He hasn't had a shave in days. He wouldn't arrive in the hotel without a penny in his pocket. Where's his luggage? I don't know. I swear I don't. I tell you, he came in, asked for a room, signed the register, told me he was off the Flying Albatross and that was that. Didn't you ask him to pay in advance, a joint like this? Of course I did. You did? And did he? Yes, he gave me 12 and 6, all the coins he had. Did he take the money out of his pocket or a wallet? Not out of a wallet. Oh, I know what you're getting at, Inspector. Of course. He been paid off, son. Thompson, did you get this man's identity from Mills? It will, sir. He didn't have to, Inspector. Why? Runs this place proper. I tell you. It's in the register. Ernest Longsley, American citizen. Present address. Fly in Albatross. Did you know he was coming here? No, sir. I swear I didn't. All right, Sergeant, take him downstairs into his cubbyhole. Get him to make a full statement. There you go, sir. Out you go. Now, look, Inspector, there's a good chap. You don't think he did it, do you? Why'd you say that, Mac? The way you ushered him up to the room. He seems to be the one and only suspect. True. Can you tell the approximate time of death? Approximate? No. For a sailor, he certainly didn't seem to like fresh air. But I'd see about 10 or 12 hours ago. Let me see. That's somewhere about 9:00 last night, hey? Somewhere in that region. If Mills is telling the truth about the time of the man's arrival here. I'm sure he is. It's too easy to verify. He must have gone out again, then returned later. Looks as though I'm in for a little foot slogging around the docks. You won't. We need him a buddy, will you? No. Oh, but make sure that your boys don't touch the poker when they're removing the corpse. You know, it's strange seeing a fireplace and a poker in a place like this. Not really. This was quite a salubrious district in the days of the sailing ships. I bet this was once the home of a merchant skipper or a retired slave trader. Oh, well, I'll be getting along. Are you coming? Not for the moment, Mac. I'll just stick around, see if I can find a little spot of illumination. With the departure of the police surgeon I studied room more closely. Apart from the bed, clothing, toothbrush and shaving equipment, there was little else to hold my attention other than the obvious murder weapon and its victim. I bent down, examined the face. It was strong, rugged, with the typical creased eyes of a man who'd spent many, many hours scanning the horizon. There was a tinge of gray in the hair, the jersey, the heavy navy blue suiting, all told of his profession as a man who once sailed the seven seas. The case against Mills was formidable. At least so the crime solicitor would say. I began to look elsewhere for the culprit. You there. You're the skipper of this vessel. Sure I'm the skipper. What do I look like, the greaser? If you kill the selves, I'll be.

[Styles Mackenzie]

Hey Ned, what's happened? Oh, who's this?

[Inspector Carr]

This madam, if you're referring to me, is Inspector Carr, New Scotland Yard. I've come to talk about a murder.

[Styles Mackenzie]

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[Inspector Carr]

As I set foot on the deck of the Flying Albatross, I took a quick look at the young lady who had wondered as to my presence. She was blonde, good looking in a brash sort of way, and the mention of New Scotland Yard had taken all her perky self assurance away from her.

[Styles Mackenzie]

New Scotland Yard?

[Inspector Carr]

Yes, I'm investigating the murder of a man who I believe was a member of this ship's crew. According to a document found on him, he was a Ernest Lungley. Hey, wait a minute. What did you say? Ernest? Ernie, my first mate. Murdered. He was murdered all right. What's your name, Captain? Ashton. Edward Ashton. Say look Inspector, I was a little rude to you just now. That's all right. Anybody else board? No sir, there's none. Well we only dropped anchor yesterday and I signed everybody off. Well I thought my friend here. Yes, I got the message. Did you know where long there spent last night? No, no, I Didn't. What is it, Miss? By your expression, you did.

[Styles Mackenzie]

What do you mean? What do you mean by that?

[Inspector Carr]

Nothing. Nothingness. Nothing.

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[Inspector Carr]

Other than the fact that you seem to be trying to tell me something.

[Styles Mackenzie]

Better tell the inspector about what happened on board last night.

[Inspector Carr]

What did happen on board last night? My first mate was insubordinate. Had a, well, quarrel. Yeah, that's right, see. When did you see him last, Captain Ashton? Soon after we were all paid off. I was? Yeah, he came aboard and paid us all off. You see, Inspector, we've had a very tough voyage. We were at sea much longer than expected. Everything bad and blind for nearly a week. By the time we docked, the ship's office was closed. Mr. Hartman came and paid us all off. Well, what's that got to do with the quark? Well, he.

[Styles Mackenzie]

He doesn't like to tell you, Inspector, so I will go ahead. I've been following friendly with them both scene for days I've been waiting for the Albatross to come in. As soon as I heard she was in dock I came over to say hello.

[Inspector Carr]

What happened?

[Styles Mackenzie]

Don't you think you ought to tell him, Ned?

[Inspector Carr]

Yeah, I don't mind telling you. I'll tell you if you tell me how Ernie got murdered. Where? Why? Do you know a place called the Wellington Hotel in the East India Dock Road? Never heard of it. What is it, publishing? No, small unlicensed hotel. Do you know it?

[Styles Mackenzie]

Of course I know it. I've gone and bred in the East India Dock Road. Not that I've ever been inside it.

[Inspector Carr]

Well, he was found in one of the rooms with his head bashed in. Now what's the story, Captain? Well, after we'd paid out the crew, I went to the first mate's cabin. Hiya. Skip the gun. Yeah, I'll be glad to get my feet. What are you doing with that suitcase? What do you think? You don't think I'm gonna stay aboard tonight, do you? Let me see some shaving tackle dough. You wanna be careful with that dough, Ernie. You got six months pay there. I will, I will. What are you doing tonight? You staying ashore? Oh, it depends. I got me a date. Except by now she's all tied up. She sure will be in the sailor's arms. Why don't you come in for a drink? Yeah, I might do. That all depends on the girlfriend. Don't do anything I wouldn't do. Ernie.

[Styles Mackenzie]

Ernie.

[Inspector Carr]

Nancy. Why you. Oh, gee, it's good to see you.

[Styles Mackenzie]

Hey, don't you have a shave on this boat?

[Inspector Carr]

Give us a kiss. What is all this? Nancy, what gives? Last time I was in docks, you promised me.

[Styles Mackenzie]

What about the three of us go and have a drink. It's great to see you both.

[Inspector Carr]

My pal, my first mate. So that's why you wanted your shaving tackle here.

[Styles Mackenzie]

I shouldn't have done that. Tony's cake in the water like that.

[Inspector Carr]

Mr. Ashton, sir, if you weren't the skipper of the Flying Albatross, I'd pick you up and I'd throw. Oh yeah.

[Styles Mackenzie]

Now Lord. I'm sorry, Ned, but you should have done what Ernie did. He sent a notice with power with one of your crew. How was I to know?

[Inspector Carr]

Well, you should have done. I've got work to do. And then what happened? Nothing, I swear it. I didn't murder him. I was angry as all get out when you've been at sea and gone. Well, what do you mean? Go on, Captain Ashton. Someone bashed in your first mate's skull. You had a quarrel with him. Are you sure that that's the last time you saw your first mate alive here aboard this ship? No, no, I'd better come clean. That's better. I didn't want to take a rap for a matter I didn't. When Nancy here and Ernie walked off the Flying Albatross, well, I was kind of lost. I was banking on an evening out with Nancy. So what? While I knew where Ernie would go, the Sailors arms were all where American sailors go. I walked in and saw them sitting there. Well I didn't tell you this, Nancy. I pretended I didn't see Ernie when I came up to you. Are you saying that you walked into the sailor's arms? You saw Long there sitting with his young lady, you saw him get up, leave the pub and you went both? Yeah, I was a bit surprised.

[Styles Mackenzie]

Look Inspector, let me tell you this.

[Inspector Carr]

No, if you don't mind this. By the way, what is your name?

[Styles Mackenzie]

Nancy Toppin.

[Inspector Carr]

Well if you don't mind, let Captain Ashton tell his story. Go on, please. Better. Nancy. This is too serious one, Inspector. As soon as I saw Ernie walk out of the pub, I went over. Where's he gone? You want a drink?

[Styles Mackenzie]

Oh, oh he's gone to fix a room for himself either at the American Sailors mission or somewhere. He looks terrible. Hasn't had a shave in days. I'm sorry Ned, really I am. Do you know he sent me a note and well he's gonna spruce himself up and he's gonna take me to Gino's.

[Inspector Carr]

Oh that tough giant. What about later? You won't be with him all the time will you? I can give you a better time than him.

[Styles Mackenzie]

Sure you can. I can't get out of it now. Opted you with some excuse. I'll meet you at Wylong's place. Okay?

[Inspector Carr]

Well I had a few drinks and I left and met Nancy again at Wai Lungs. Now just a minute. Let's get everything in sequence. What time was this when you had a drink at the Soda's Arms?

[Styles Mackenzie]

About half past six to half past seven. I went home and repaired the odd damage and I met Ned at the other place. Why Lungs, what time? About nine.

[Inspector Carr]

What time did you stay there till?

[Styles Mackenzie]

I might as well tell you. We stayed there a few hours and well I came back here with Ned.

[Inspector Carr]

I see neither of you ever went to the Wellington Hotel.

[Styles Mackenzie]

Of course not.

[Inspector Carr]

Well I'll be sending the worthy Sergeant Jackson over. Please don't either of you leave until you've made a statement. The Sailors Arms you say Inspector, Are you the first mate that the flying Albatross has been bumped up eh? He has and I want your help. You see so far as we can gather the last three persons to see him alive were the manager of the Wellington Hotel. Ah, Frank Middleton. Yes that's him. But I also understand that there was the skipper and a girl if one can describe her as such named Nancy Topping. The toughest baby that ever took a sailor for a ride. I'd borrow from this pup if I could but what can I do? You know us Inspector. This is a tough joint. We try to keep it so that a guy comes ashore needing a drink and doesn't get rolled for his muddy. And do they? When Light finger dances around they do. It's an old trick of hers. All right, I might as well tell you. I was just going to stop it except this chaps captain come over and I don't interfere. Stop what? Well I served him with the drinks. Then I saw him hand over his wallet. You know, give me your money to prove you're going to turn up later. Of course he'd had one over the apron. I saw her do it. I'd be back to the bar, cleaning the glass. I saw her in the mirror. Gone. Yeah. You may think what you like, Inspector, but there were some characters in the bar that would have cut me throat if I'd said anything, you see. Oh, no. Why do you say that? Because, my good friend, you rob me of the motive for murder. Cop operations. Yes. They were at W Lungs. All right, sir. 9:00. Did you get any luck with the other line of inquiry? No, sir. Everyone's been questioned. They never saw him. I see. I think I better have a word with Frank Mills again. When Lonnie booked in, did he have a parcel with him? Anything at all? No, Inspector, no. And are you sure that you never heard him? Him? No. We went up to his room and that was it. What you do? Well, I know you won't believe this, but I went to the pictures. All on me. What time did you get back? About 11. I went straight to bed, I swear it. I didn't see the poor chap till I went to bring him his tea in the morning. Look, I didn't kill him, honest I did. With his protestations of innocence still ringing in my ears, I went and had a word with Sergeant Thompson. Are you absolutely certain, Sergeant, that no one saw along me later that evening? Has every bartender, shop owner, dockside dive been questioned? Yes, of course. I'm out of my Chinese mind. Sergeant, do you know this girl they call Light Fingered Nancy? Nancy Topping, One of the smoothest operators on the docks. Is she in the local rogues gallery? Yes, We've got a picture of her, sir. Good. I'm sorry to do this to you, Sergeant, but I want the East London CID to take her picture. Yes? Operations here, Inspector. She's been recognized. She has? Yes, sir. She was found. Never mind. That girl knows too many sailors. We got to work fast. She didn't kill to defend her virtue, but she killed him all right. And we've got to find out why. Hello, Ms. Topping. I think you've met Sergeant Thompson.

[Styles Mackenzie]

What do you want?

[Inspector Carr]

What you took from Ernest Lonley.

[Styles Mackenzie]

I mean his wallet. He gave it to me.

[Inspector Carr]

But he didn't give you the more valuable item, did he? All right, Sergeant, take him in such a fact. No, no, he did.

[Styles Mackenzie]

He gave it. He gave it to me in the pub.

[Inspector Carr]

What was I want with Diamond Nancy Topping? We're arresting you. Take her away, Charger. Give the usual warning. Go in. Hello, Mac. I hear that you've caught the person who wielded the poker. Yes. Seems that our American sailor was a little foolish. Whilst in his cups he showed Mrs. Nancy a diamond that he was smuggling into the country. It's worth many thousands. Intended for some fence in Hatton Garden. She had other ideas. She went round to the hotel that night. Had to be her. Luckily we've got evidence to prove it. You see, when I first looked at the court. Well listeners, as I promised at the beginning of this story, there were only three possible suspects. But what made the light fingered Nancy the only possible culprit? Not sure. Well, think around it. Listen to the commercial and I'll be back to tell you. How can anyone make a peanut butter that's really different from any other peanut butter? It's not easy, but Yum Yum is a new kind of peanut butter. A peanut butter that's so smooth it spreads easily. So creamy it almost melts in your mouth. In fact, new Yum Yum is so different we don't even call it peanut butter. We call it Yum Yum Super Creamy Spread. Yum Yum. The super creamy spread with a true peanut taste. Have you noticed how the sunflower always faces the sun? That's how the sunflower seed gets all its goodness from the sun. Epic. Pure sunflower seed oil is made from nothing but the finest sunflower seeds to give you all the golden goodness of sunshine. So the next time you want golden goodness in a pure sunflower seed oil. Before you say oil, say epic. Well listeners, why did it have to be light fingered Nancy? Now if you remember, Mills said he give me 12 and 6 all the coins he ate. We know that Longley's wallet was taken from him. You know, I saw him hand over his wallet. You know, you give me your money just to prove you're going to turn up later. We also know.

[Styles Mackenzie]

I shouldn't have done that, throwing his case in the water like that.

[Inspector Carr]

Yet when we surveyed the scene of the crime, there was a shaving brush still caked with soap. And traces of soap on the dead man's bearded chin. He couldn't have bought them himself. When he went out again, we traced every possible shop. It was then that I realized that he must have asked Nancy to purchase some shaving cream on her way to the hotel. The moral of the story? Sailors don't go on the spree with doctors side ladies. They're inclined to give it too much of a bash. Good night. Shell Theatre of the Earth.