Official Detective - Hogan Murder Case

Summary

Harold's Old Time Radio:
Episode: Official Detective – "Hogan Murder Case"
Date: July 24, 2026
Starring: Craig McDonnell as Detective Lt. Dan Britt

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Episode Overview

This episode of Official Detective immerses listeners in a classic police procedural from the golden age of radio. Detective Lieutenant Dan Britt investigates the murder of Monk Sobey, unravels a web of intimidation, and faces the complexities of witness identification. The drama unfolds with tense interrogations, threats, a compromised witness, and a final showdown between law enforcement and the criminals.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Beats

The Murder at Hogan’s Tavern (00:38–06:00)

• Setting the Scene: Detective Britt explains the crucial yet precarious role of witness identification in solving crimes.

  • Quote: “Positive identification of a murderer by a witness who was at the scene of the crime is probably the best kind of evidence the police can hope for. But identification can work two ways. It can be positive or deadly. Negative.” – Lt. Britt (00:38)

• At the Tavern:

  • Delma and an unnamed accomplice enter Hogan’s tavern, ordering food and trying not to leave fingerprints.
  • Monk Sobey arrives. A shooting occurs off mic, and the assailants flee.
  • Hogan, the bartender, calls the police.

The First Investigation (06:00–08:37)

• Initial Statements:

  • Lt. Britt questions Hogan, who gives purposely vague descriptions: a “looker, blonde with a shape” and “short, dark, with blue eyes.” (04:23)
  • Hogan is scheduled for a police lineup and cautioned not to make any mistakes in identification.

• Intimidation:

  • Nick Fasano and Delma, the perpetrators, confront Hogan at home, threatening him and his entire family if he cooperates with the police.
  • Quote: “If I get crossed, they’ll take care of you straight. They’ll take care of your whole family, one by one… the whole family tree.” – Nick (07:14)

The Police Lineup (08:37–10:55)

• Lineup Manipulation:
  • Hogan is brought to the station for a lineup but, out of fear, denies recognizing Nick and Delma.
  • Police voice suspicion that Hogan’s testimony was bought.
  • Quote: “Seemed like an honest guy, Al, sometimes honesty can be like merchandise. It can be bought and sold.” – Lt. Britt (12:38)

Debate Among Criminals (10:55–12:26)

• Internal Doubt:
  • Delma argues Hogan should be eliminated, fearing he might turn on them, while Nick reveals his plan: Hogan’s denial provides the crooks with an alibi.

Hogan’s Downfall (13:02–15:25)

• Hogan Cracks:
  • Hogan attempts to write a confession letter to Lt. Britt but is discovered by Nick and Delma.
  • Hogan is taken for a “drive” and killed; police find his body and evidence of hair—originally blonde, dyed red.

Unraveling the Case (16:27–19:23)

• The Missing Letter:

  • Police find an empty envelope addressed to Lt. Britt, theorizing that Nick killed Hogan after intercepting his confession.

• Setting a Trap:

  • Sergeant Al Bowen (undercover as a PI) approaches Delma, proposing to help her blackmail Nick for the letter, enticing her cooperation.
  • Delma agrees to meet Al later that evening with the stolen letter.

The Final Confrontation (20:02–22:22)

• Showdown:
  • At Delma’s apartment, Nick appears, takes the letter at gunpoint, and threatens Bowen.
  • Police surround the building; after a tense stand-off, Nick is overpowered and the perpetrators arrested.
  • Quote: “You can’t win, punk. You’re trapped.” – Police (21:23)
  • The letter is recovered as crucial evidence.

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On the Danger of Being a Witness:

  • “Play it smart, you’ll end up living. Play it dumb, you end up dead in the family plot… Remember?” – Nick to Hogan (08:05)

• On Corruption & Coercion:

  • “Honesty can be like merchandise. It can be bought and sold.” – Lt. Britt (12:38)

• Detective Methodology:

  • The forensics reveal the hair sample found was dyed (from blonde to red), catching the criminals by their attempt to change appearances.

• Classic Noir Tension:

  • “I just don't like guys who try to blackmail me, that's all.” – Nick (20:49)
  • “Think twice, Fasano—about all the cops outside.” – Sgt. Bowen (20:59)

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Important Timestamps

• 00:38 – Lt. Britt introduces the case and the importance of witness ID
• 02:58 – The murder at Hogan’s tavern
• 04:06 – Hogan describes the assailants to police
• 07:14 – Nick threatens Hogan and his family
• 08:37 – Hogan at police HQ for the lineup
• 10:55 – Discussion about whether the threat on Hogan will hold
• 13:02 – Nick discovers Hogan’s attempt at confession
• 15:07 – Investigation finds dyed hair, clue to Delma
• 16:27 – Sgt. Bowen’s undercover blackmail plot
• 20:02 – Confrontation at Delma’s apartment
• 21:45 – Final showdown and arrest

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Tone & Style

The episode uses classic hardboiled dialogue, brisk pacing, and shadowy morality—a hallmark of vintage radio crime dramas. The language is terse and direct, with an undercurrent of tension and fear, especially around the theme of witness intimidation. The police are depicted as methodical but aware that loyalty and honesty can be easily swayed under threat.

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Conclusion

“Hogan Murder Case” exemplifies classic radio detective storytelling: a shadowy crime, a witness caught between fear and conscience, and dogged detectives who use both psychological insight and forensic clues to bring criminals to justice. Atmospheric, suspenseful, and richly plotted, it’s a sterling example of the golden age of audio drama.

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Notable Cast:

• Craig McDonnell (Lt. Dan Britt)
• Connie Evans (Sgt. Al Bowen)
• Eileen Palmer (Delma)
• Joe Desantis (Nick)
• Louis Van Ruten (Hogan)

Production:

• Written by William K. Wells, Jr.
• Produced/directed by Winwright
• Music by Chet Kingston

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Transcript

[A]

Official Detective. Dedicated to the men who guard your safety and protect your home. Your police department. Official Detective. Presented by the Mutual Broadcasting System in cooperation with Official Detective Stories magazine and starring Craig McDonnell as Detective Lieutenant Dan Britt.

[B]

Lieutenant Dan Britt. Headquarters. Positive identification of a murderer by a witness who was at the scene of the crime is probably the best kind of evidence the police can hope for. But identification can work two ways. It can be positive or deadly. Negative.

[C]

Is that it? Nick hogan's tavern. That joint over there?

[D]

Yeah. Delma. Come on.

[C]

There's a roaring business. Nobody inside?

[D]

It's fine. After you, darling. Remember, don't touch the glass. Just let it sit there.

[C]

Yeah, I know.

[E]

Howdy, folks.

[D]

Hi.

[E]

A nice night, huh?

[C]

Great.

[D]

A little warm, though. That's why we came in. What'll it be?

[C]

Beer.

[E]

Two beers coming up.

[D]

What's the time?

[C]

Near 10.

[D]

You'll be along soon.

[E]

Kramer's batting pretty good this year so far.

[C]

Who's Kramer?

[D]

She don't follow baseball.

[E]

You folks are new around here, aren't you? Yeah, I like to meet new customers.

[D]

I'll be in from time to time.

[E]

Good.

[D]

You know Monk Sobey? Monk?

[E]

Sure. He drops in here every night just about this time. Friend of yours?

[D]

In a way.

[E]

Monk's a great guy. It's almost 10 o'. Clock. He usually gets here by 10.

[D]

Fine.

[E]

Yeah. Yes, sir. Kramer's doing all right. You know, when he pulled his shoulder last year.

[D]

Everybody got anything to eat?

[C]

Something to eat? We're hungry.

[E]

Sure, anything you want.

[D]

Sandwich.

[E]

What kind?

[D]

What do you got?

[E]

Ham, cheese, tuna fish. Salad. Hamburger.

[D]

Two hamburgers.

[E]

With or without?

[D]

With. Both. With.

[F]

Sure.

[D]

And make them well done, huh?

[E]

Right up.

[C]

I was wondering if you were going to get rid of him.

[D]

So he just parked his car across the street. You sure it's coming over now?

[C]

I just hope Baseball Joe doesn't come out again and start trouble.

[D]

This won't take long. Turn your head away from the door.

[C]

Yeah.

[D]

Didn't touch that glass, did you?

[C]

Of course not.

[D]

Okay, get set.

[B]

Hey, hogan. Set him up. I'm thirsty.

[E]

Hold em out, nick.

[D]

Come on, delmer.

[E]

Hey, what's going on out here? I. Good Lord. Where's that telephone?

[F]

Hello?

[E]

Hello? Operator. Give me the police, quick.

[F]

Yeah, take care of that right away.

[C]

Way.

[F]

Say, the morg Baskets Here, Lieutenant.

[B]

Okay. What about those glasses on the bar?

[A]

No prints.

[F]

They were never touched.

[B]

Mat L. Yeah. Coming up. Thanks. Where's hogan?

[F]

Over there.

[B]

Come on.

[F]

Yeah?

[B]

I'm Lieutenant Britt Hogan.

[D]

Yeah.

[B]

This is Sergeant Bowen.

[E]

Howdy.

[F]

What's the story?

[E]

I Was in the kitchen making hamburgers for him. See?

[B]

Start from the beginning.

[E]

Well, they came in about five minutes at 10. Who? The guy and the dame.

[B]

Know them?

[E]

No, I never saw him before.

[B]

Uh huh. What'd they look like?

[E]

Well, the dame was a looker, blonde with a shape. The guy's short, dark, with blue eyes.

[B]

I think you'd recognize them if you saw them again.

[E]

Oh, sure, sure.

[B]

Keep going.

[E]

Well, they ordered beers and we chewed the rag for a while. Then they asked if I knew Sobey. I said, yeah, he ought to be here soon. Then they wanted hamburgers and I went back to the kitchen. Then Sobey came in. While I was in there, I heard the shots had come running out. Guy in the dame is gone and Sobey's lying on the floor full of lead.

[B]

Any names? Did you hear them call each other by name?

[A]

No.

[D]

That all?

[E]

Yeah, that's all.

[B]

Uh, okay, Hogan. Thanks for the information. Now, we'll have you into headquarters in the morning. Sergeant Bone will put you through the files, show you a lot of pictures.

[F]

Yeah, yeah, sure.

[B]

That's all for tonight.

[E]

I hope I'll be able to help you, Lieutenant.

[B]

I hope so, too.

[D]

Well?

[F]

Yeah?

[B]

Got a call out on Nick Fazano.

[F]

Nick Fasano?

[B]

That's right. He's had it in for Sobey a long time. So be welched on a gambling debt. Never mind the descriptions Hogan gave us.

[F]

All right, all right, I'm coming.

[E]

This is a fine time to wake some.

[C]

Hello, Hogan. How's the world treating you?

[E]

What? Back up. Wait a minute. Back up.

[A]

What do you want?

[D]

What did you tell the cop?

[E]

Nothing, I.

[D]

Come on, come on. I wasn't born yesterday.

[C]

It was the day before.

[D]

Shut up, Del. What did you tell the cops, Hogan?

[E]

Cops?

[D]

What did you tell him? You give him a description of us?

[E]

No.

[D]

Get it out. Hogan, let's.

[E]

All right, let go, will you? Let go.

[A]

Let go.

[B]

Spell.

[E]

I told him it was a blonde day.

[A]

Good.

[E]

Dharma's a redhead and a guy in short and dark.

[D]

All right, that's enough. Good enough.

[E]

But I didn't tell him anything else. I don't know anything else. I don't even know your name.

[D]

Now, look, Hogan, I'm gonna play square with you. I want you to play square with me, understand?

[E]

Yeah, yeah, sure.

[D]

They'll probably get you down to headquarters tomorrow. Yeah, I am talking. They might have me down there, too. Now, if it should just happen, they ask you if you ever seen me before, or Delma. What are you gonna say, Hogan? Well, what's your answer gonna be?

[E]

I. I never seen you. Never.

[D]

Good boy. Smart boy. Because if you come up with the wrong answer, Hogan, you'll regret.

[E]

Listen, I'm not finished.

[D]

I got a big organization behind me, Hogan, very big. If I get crossed, they'll take care of you straight. They'll take care of you. They'll take care of your whole family, one by one. Got a brother?

[E]

Yeah.

[D]

They'll take care of him too. They'll take care of him. Your sister, your mother, father, everybody. The whole clan. Remember that, Hogan. It's not only you, it's the whole family tree.

[F]

Don't worry, I.

[B]

Good.

[D]

We'll say goodnight now, Hogan.

[F]

Yeah, sure, Nick, sure.

[D]

What?

[E]

I'm sorry, it was a slip.

[D]

Don't ever make a slip like that again.

[C]

What's my name?

[E]

I don't know.

[C]

It's Delma, isn't it?

[E]

I don't know.

[C]

Ever seen me before?

[E]

No, I never seen you before.

[D]

That's the spirit, Hogan. Keep on like that and you don't have anything to worry about. Play it smart, you'll end up living. Play it dumb, you end up dead in the family plot. Remember? 99.

[B]

Sit down, Horgan.

[F]

Oh, thank you, Lieutenant.

[B]

Well, does Sergeant Bones show you anything interesting from the files?

[E]

I. I didn't recognize any of the faces.

[B]

Uh huh. Well, maybe you'll be able to tell better if you meet them face to face.

[E]

Face to face?

[B]

I've got a couple of people outside. When I bring them in, I don't want you to say a word. Just look at them and look hard. Understand?

[E]

Yeah, yeah, I understand, Lieutenant.

[B]

And don't make any mistakes.

[F]

Sure, sure.

[B]

Okay, Sandy, send them in. Sit down, Fasano. Listen, Rich, sit down and shut up.

[C]

Just a minute.

[B]

You too, miss.

[C]

You got manners.

[B]

Each quiet. Now turn your heads toward the window. Go on. Now back the other way.

[D]

Listen, who's this guy?

[B]

Shut up. Now face the wall. Hold it there. Look over this way now. All right, get up.

[D]

Hey, what's this all about? Br.

[B]

Get up and keep your mouth closed. Come on. Wait outside. Hold him, Sandy.

[D]

Hold us for what? Don't we even get it? Let in on what's.

[B]

Well, Hogan.

[E]

No, no, no, those aren't the people.

[B]

Are you sure?

[E]

Yeah, I'm sure.

[B]

Lieutenant, Maybe you ought to take another look.

[E]

That wasn't them. Besides, that dame had red hair. The girl last night was a blonde.

[B]

Never mind the hair. What about the face?

[F]

No.

[B]

All right, forget the girl. Maybe he had another dame with him last night.

[E]

Well, that isn't the guy.

[B]

Don't put me On a spot, Hogan and yourself.

[E]

I'm telling you the truth, Lieutenant. I swear.

[B]

You better be telling the truth. Okay, Sandy, let him go.

[E]

I am sorry, Lieutenant.

[B]

Beat it, Hogan.

[F]

But I.

[B]

Beat it.

[C]

I still think you're making a mistake. Why, Hogan, you're taking too much of a chance on him. He's liable to break and spell the whole story to the cops.

[D]

Well, he hasn't broken yet.

[C]

Well, that doesn't mean he won't. Long as he's alive, he's dangerous. You should have sent him along with Sobey last night.

[D]

Uh, it's not the way I planned it.

[C]

If you got a plan. I don't get it.

[D]

Don't be so stupid.

[C]

Listen.

[E]

You don't listen.

[D]

Baby, if we'd have killed Hogan last night, we would have thrown our alibi right out of the window.

[C]

Alibi? Sure.

[D]

The cops know Sobey and me didn't get along. Ah, if Hogan would be dead with Sobey, they'd find me and book me on suspicion, Work a case up. But Hogan's alive, see? He saw the whole thing. Or at least he saw the guy who'd done it. So they think they got positive identification. But when they bring me in front of Hogan, he says no. Where can you find a better alibi than that?

[C]

It's still dangerous. Long as he's alive, he's dangerous.

[D]

I get it. We got him scared.

[C]

Look, Nick, he served his purpose. He told the cops he never saw you before. So what do you need him around?

[D]

All right, leave off, will ya? I'll think it over.

[F]

What about the girl's hair? Red versus blonde.

[B]

She might have dyed it. Or Fazano might have had another girl with him at the tavern.

[F]

Then you think Hogan was lying?

[B]

Yes, I do think so.

[F]

Funny.

[B]

Seemed like an honest guy, Al, sometimes honesty can be like merchandise. It can be bought and sold. Huh?

[E]

What do you want, Fazona?

[D]

Little talk.

[C]

We ran out of conversation at home.

[E]

Look, I'm busy.

[D]

Now start getting on. Busy? Come on, Demo.

[E]

Look, I didn't tell the cops.

[D]

Yeah, I know. You gone someplace?

[F]

What?

[D]

Looks like you've been packing a little trip.

[C]

Where?

[E]

Out of town.

[D]

Why?

[E]

Because I feel like it.

[D]

Best way to tip the cops. Take a pile.

[E]

Look, Fazano, don't tell me what to do. I'm through listening to it.

[C]

Shut up. Hey, what's this?

[D]

What's what?

[C]

This letter.

[E]

Hey, keep your hands off that. I said shut up.

[C]

It's addressed to Bread at headquarters.

[D]

What do you know? Open it down.

[E]

Hey, wait, wait.

[D]

Quiet.

[E]

What's it say?

[D]

Down there.

[C]

Letty necklace. And he's put the whole story down in writing. Says he's going to hole up at the Metropole Hotel until Britt picks you and me up and is able to give him protection.

[D]

Metropole Hotel.

[C]

I told you he was dangerous.

[D]

You were so right. You got a car, Hogan? Why? Never mind why.

[E]

It's downstairs.

[D]

We're going for a little ride, but not to the Metropole Hotel.

[C]

Why the car?

[D]

I want to do this job where there aren't any witnesses and nobody can hear the shot.

[A]

Fazanna.

[E]

Listen, Fasana, will you?

[D]

Let's go, Hogan, huh? And Elma, don't forget to take that letter.

[F]

Lieutenant Britt Born, Lieutenant Adams. Just found Hogan's car parked on Jersey Street.

[B]

So what is that news?

[F]

Hogan's in it, dead like a pigeon. Jersey street between first and Avenue A.

[B]

I'll be right over. Who's brushing the Carver prints?

[F]

Al Henderson says it looks like it's been wiped.

[B]

Most probably. You find anything else?

[F]

Only this.

[B]

What is it?

[F]

Strand of hair. Human hair. On the front seat beside Hogan.

[B]

Let me see.

[F]

Yeah, you see? It's red.

[B]

Yeah. Better get it into the lab.

[F]

Check. Hi, Lieutenant.

[B]

Hello, Al. What's the news?

[F]

The lab boys put that strand of hair through all the tests. It was dyed original color blonde. Yeah.

[B]

Good.

[F]

Sure, but that's all we've got so far. Not a very good case.

[B]

We've got more.

[F]

Huh.

[B]

I went up to Hogan's apartment this morning. Found this, uh huh huh.

[F]

Envelope addressed to you. Well, what was in it?

[B]

That's the point. Nothing.

[F]

Prints on it.

[B]

All smears.

[F]

Well, what's your theory?

[B]

This Hogan became conscience stricken, wrote me a letter explaining the whole thing. But Fazano found the letter before Hogan mailed it. Yeah, that's why he killed Hogan. Took the letter with him, but forgot the envelope.

[F]

Sounds reasonable, but it'll be hard to prove.

[B]

We can work the letter angle. Oh, Bo and the girl have never met you. I don't know. You're on the case.

[F]

Got a job for me?

[B]

Yes, Al. A tough job.

[C]

Sit down, Mr. Bowen.

[F]

Thanks.

[C]

Fix your drink?

[F]

I'd rather not.

[C]

You said on the phone you had a business deal.

[F]

I have.

[C]

What is it? What is the deal?

[F]

Anybody around? Anybody in the next room?

[C]

It's empty.

[F]

Nick's not here.

[D]

Huh?

[C]

Nick?

[F]

Don't stall me around, sweetheart. I know about you and Fasano.

[C]

You do?

[F]

Well, I'm not a P.I. for nothing.

[C]

P.I. what's that?

[F]

Private investigator.

[C]

A cop.

[F]

Kind of a cop. I was also a personal friend. Of Art Hogan's.

[C]

Who's he?

[F]

A corpse. As if you didn't know.

[C]

Listen, what's this all about?

[F]

You still got the letter?

[C]

What letter?

[F]

Hogan came to me for advice after you and Nick put the squeeze on him. I told him he'd have to make up his own mind. And he finally did. Then he told me about the letter

[B]

he wrote to Brit.

[F]

But Britt never got that letter because you and Nick got it first. That's why you killed Hogan.

[C]

You're crazy.

[F]

Maybe. You still got the letter.

[C]

What letter?

[F]

It must be worth a lot of dough.

[C]

Suppose I did have it. How much is it worth?

[F]

Nothing to me. But a lot to you if you take my advice and let me help you.

[C]

Go on.

[F]

The two of us together. You and me, baby, could milk nick for plenty. 10, maybe 20 grand. And that's not feed for poultry.

[C]

You mean blackmail Nick?

[D]

Why not?

[C]

I like living too much.

[F]

You gotta gamble once in a while, baby. 20 grand on one side of the coin, your life on the other. But I have an idea the coin would turn up in our favor. That is, if you let me handle it. I've done these things before. Well, what do you say, sweetheart?

[C]

I'll have to think it over.

[F]

Think fast.

[C]

Then I'd have to get the letter from Nick. He's got it.

[B]

Well,

[F]

you can handle that, can't you?

[C]

Come on up here tonight about 10.

[F]

You'll have the letter?

[C]

Sure, I'll have it.

[F]

You and I are gonna get along fine, sweetheart. Just fine.

[C]

I'll see you later.

[B]

Lieutenant Britt Bowen. How'd it go?

[F]

Smooth. Very smooth.

[B]

Good. How'd you leave it?

[F]

I'm going back to her place tonight at 10.

[B]

What's the address?

[F]

1257 Gedney.

[B]

Okay, Al. Good luck.

[F]

Thanks.

[C]

Coming. Come in.

[F]

Got the letter?

[C]

Sure. It was like taking candy from a baby.

[B]

Good.

[F]

Let me have it.

[C]

What's your hurry? Have a drink.

[F]

No, thanks. Where's the letter?

[C]

I've got it right here.

[F]

Uh huh.

[C]

Does it suit you?

[F]

Yeah, suits me fine.

[D]

It's all here.

[C]

Well, now, let's have a drink.

[F]

Uh, uh, sweetheart, not now. I've got other things to do.

[D]

Like what?

[F]

Fasano.

[D]

Reach, boy. And reach. That's the boy. Now let me have that lit up.

[C]

Sure.

[D]

Thanks.

[F]

Well, what's the angle?

[D]

No angle. I just don't like guys who try to blackmail me, that's all.

[F]

What are you gonna do?

[D]

What do you think?

[F]

Think twice, Fasano.

[D]

About what?

[F]

About all the cops outside.

[D]

Don't tell me you brought all the Private eyes of the city.

[F]

With you, I work for the city. And the boys with me work for the city, too. Take a look out the window.

[C]

Sure. He's not kidding. There's a patrol car downstairs and a couple of guys standing around.

[E]

Rick. Same to you, Fazano. Shut up.

[F]

You can't win, punk.

[E]

You're trapped.

[B]

Nuts.

[D]

Not as long as I got you.

[E]

Don't try to use me as a shield, Fazano.

[F]

That won't stop the boys.

[E]

Shut up. Now start walking through that door. Okay, okay, but it won't get you any place. You with me, Delma?

[C]

Right with you, Nick.

[E]

Good girl.

[F]

Open the door.

[D]

Okay, Bowen, March.

[B]

All right there, Fazano?

[D]

I'm warning you, Brit. One move out of you, and your stooge here gets.

[E]

Shut up.

[B]

And you, too.

[D]

I'll take my chances.

[E]

Anytime, Lieutenant.

[B]

Hey, Al.

[D]

Drop.

[E]

Get that girl, Adams.

[C]

Let go.

[B]

Let go.

[C]

I didn't have anything. Just going.

[B]

You all right, Al?

[F]

Oh, yeah. I'm doing just fine. What about Nick?

[B]

Wait a second.

[A]

Letters in his pocket.

[B]

This is Pincher for the girl.

[F]

You got a match?

[D]

Huh?

[F]

Give me a match, will you? I. I need a butt to steady my nerves.

[B]

Sure, Al. Anything to oblige. Hey, Ben trys a match over here. Pronto.

[A]

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