Sky King 47-12-04 (x) A Message in Code

Summary

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Sky King 47-12-04 — "A Message in Code"

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode Date: November 4, 2025

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Episode Overview

This classic episode of the "Sky King" radio series, titled "A Message in Code," immerses listeners in a mystery woven with stolen pearls, coded messages, and a climactic showdown. Set against the evocative backdrop of San Francisco’s Chinatown and involving a cast of resourceful characters, Sky King and his companions untangle a jewel theft that quickly spirals into murder, international intrigue, and a clever use of knitting instructions as a crucial clue.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. The Case of the Stolen Necklace

• Characters: Sky King, Martha Bell, Miss Ogden, Mr. Channing
• [01:20] Miss Ogden confronts jeweler James Kirk Channing about her stolen pearl necklace.
• Channing brazenly admits to the theft, creating a battle of wits:
  • “If you and I were the only two who knew you had that pearl, at least then conclusively it must have been one of us who stole it. Obviously it wasn’t you—” (Sky King, 01:37)
• Channing stakes everything on the lack of evidence and witnesses.

2. Seeking Help in Chinatown

• [03:40] Sky, Martha, and Clipper head to Chinatown to consult the wise Mr. Wong Nguyen.
• The group exchanges light-hearted banter, showing off their camaraderie as they experience Chinatown’s unique sights.
  • "Oh, just the same as usual, Martha. No difference, no change. Same old genius." (Clipper, 03:43)
• Mr. Wong reveals that Channing has a “slippery” reputation:
  • “One of extreme slipperiness, young sir.” (Mr. Wong, 08:38)

3. A Trail of Intrigue—and Murder

• [09:59] Mr. Wong directs the group to Hoy Sam, another Chinatown contact.
• Hoy Sam promises to gather information about the thief, requesting the group return at 5 o’clock:
  • “Hoy Sam not know, yes. No, sir... Let me quick. You come back five o’ clock.” (Hoy Sam, 12:51)
• Upon their return, the group finds Hoy Sam’s shop suspiciously dark. They discover Hoy Sam has been murdered—presumably to cover up the necklace’s whereabouts.
  • “He’s shot. Good heaven. Is he dead, Sky?” (Martha Bell, 15:17)
• A mysterious note on Cartagena steamship letterhead is found near the body—bearing a coded message.

4. Unraveling the Code

• The group puzzles over the cipher, suspecting it relates to the necklace.
  • “It’s a cool idea for a cipher...Here, take a look.” (Martha Bell, 17:15)
• Martha cracks the code: it's knitting instructions, not a traditional cipher!
  • “R1 means row one, K2 means knit two, P2—purl two... That’s all there is, Sky, if somebody’s knitting...” (Martha Bell, 18:24)

5. The Search Aboard the S.S. Cartagena

• [20:00] Armed with the clue, the team and local police board the Cartagena.
• Police Sergeant expresses skepticism at Martha’s focus on knitting as the solution:
  • “There may be 20 women in the Cartagena, all with knitting in their cabins or in those handbags they carry around. You expect me to arrest a whole bunch of them?” (Sergeant, 19:36)
• Martha is confident she’ll recognize the right knitting.
  • “Because I’ll know that missing fit when I see it. Are you trying to tell me that I won’t?” (Martha Bell, 19:47)
• They search all female passengers’ belongings, but initially turn up nothing.

6. The Real Culprit Unveiled

• [22:57] Suspicion falls on an old woman in a wheelchair with knitting in her lap.
• Back in her cabin, she pulls a gun on Sky King and the Sergeant:
  • “Put them down or I'll fire.” (Old Lady, 26:16)
• In the struggle, it’s revealed that the “old woman” is actually the notorious jewel thief Gift Shafer in disguise:
  • “That’s no woman’s hair. I could say she isn’t. Of course she ain’t a woman that no woman would ever do a botched up job like that. And it’s wearing a wig. Wig? I’ll show you. Stop fooling me, will you? Here, what did I tell you? No man can fool a woman.” (Martha Bell, 27:30)
• The pearls are recovered and the criminal is arrested for smuggling, murder, and theft.

7. Justice Served and Lessons Learned

• [28:29] The team celebrates the recovery of the pearls. Martha gets special credit for her intuition.
  • “Anytime a man thinks he can fool a woman, he’s got another think coming.” (Martha Bell, 28:48)
• Sky King reflects on luck and the importance of doing the right thing.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Channing’s Shocking Admission
  • “Of course I stole it, Miss Ogden.” (Mr. Channing, 01:56)
• On Channing’s Reputation
  • “One of extreme slipperiness, young sir.” (Mr. Wong, 08:38)
• Hoy Sam’s Pidgin and Wisdom
  • “Hoy Sam not know, yes. No, sir, never. So we find out. Let me quick.” (Hoy Sam, 12:51)
• Martha’s Decoding Genius
  • “This isn’t anything but some knitting instruction. That’s what it said, young man.” (Martha Bell, 18:13)
• Revealing the Culprit’s True Identity
  • “No man can fool a woman.” (Martha Bell, 27:44)
  • “King, this bird is one of the most infamous jewel thieves in America.” (Sergeant, 27:50)
• On Teamwork and Recognition
  • “Martha was the one this deal.” (Sky King, 28:46)

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Key Timestamps

• 01:20 — Miss Ogden accuses Mr. Channing; he admits theft
• 03:40 — Sky and friends arrive in Chinatown, visit Mr. Wong
• 09:59 — Hoy Sam agrees to help
• 15:17 — Group discovers Hoy Sam’s murder
• 17:22 — Coded message is found
• 18:24 — Martha explains the code as knitting instructions
• 20:00 — Search begins aboard the Cartagena
• 26:01 — Confrontation with “old lady” in cabin
• 27:30 — Martha reveals the old woman is actually Gift Shafer in disguise
• 28:48 — Team celebrates solving the case; Martha is recognized

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Tone and Style

The episode balances suspenseful mystery with lighthearted interactions and gentle humor—the hallmark warmth and wit of Sky King and his allies come through, while the intrigue keeps listeners guessing until the final, satisfying reveal.

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Summary for New Listeners

This installment of "Sky King" delivers a quintessential radio adventure: crisp dialogue, lively characterization, and a clever blend of deduction and action. The story artfully weaves a tale of theft, misdirection, and justice, highlighting the strengths of teamwork and intuition—even when the key clue turns out to be knitting instructions! Whether you love classic mysteries, vintage radio drama, or just a well-told adventure, "A Message in Code" is a shining example from radio’s golden age.

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Transcript

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[Sky King]

Super smooth.

[Martha Bell]

Terrifically tasty.

[Sky King]

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[Martha Bell]

Present the adventures of Chai Ching.

[Sky King]

Next time you want a sandwich, the sandwich really good. Reach for the Peter Pan Peanut Butter jar. It's delicious. It's. It's loaded with energy at mealtime, it's a treat for in between meals. It can't be beat. Ask mom to get Peter Pan Peanut Butter now. Guy King and a message in code.

[Martha Bell]

Nobody knew that I bought the necklace from you, Mr. Channing. Nobody knew that I had it but you and I. Nobody in the world.

[Sky King]

Well, then, my dear Ms. Ogden, it shouldn't be very difficult to come to some conclusion about who solis could it.

[Martha Bell]

I'm afraid I don't understand.

[Sky King]

Oh, it's really quite simple. If you and I were the only two who knew you had that pearl, at least then conclusively it must have been one of us who stole it. Obviously, it wasn't you who mean you.

[Martha Bell]

Can you stole it?

[Sky King]

Of course I showed it. Ms. Oddly.

[Martha Bell]

Is this Tom joke? Mr. Shannon.

[Sky King]

I never joke, My dear Charles, I stole your necklace. I sold it from yesterday morning and stole it back from you last night. Or rather, to be exact, I had it stolen from you.

[Martha Bell]

And you would love it. Oh, it's outrageous.

[Sky King]

Yes, isn't it?

[Martha Bell]

I'm going to have you arrested. I'll have the police here in 10 minutes.

[Sky King]

A perfectly natural procedure, my dear. However, I think it's only fair to tell you that I shall deny every word that I've told you. I shall tell the police that you are, if you pardon me, certain talking through your very pretty hat.

[Martha Bell]

All right, deny it.

[Sky King]

Go ahead.

[Martha Bell]

But I'll tell them that you've stolen.

[Sky King]

Your word against mine. My dear Miss Albany seldom accepted as proof in the court of law.

[Martha Bell]

But I'll prove that you stole it.

[Sky King]

Now, my dear, did you see me take it? Have you any witnesses? You think I'm stupid enough to have the necklace here in my possession? No, dear lady, I am very positive that you won't be able to prove. Was this theme which started the march of events that thought sky came into another of his adventures in the cause of justice. We find him now in San Francisco's Chinatown, walking along Bush street with Kenny Clipper and Martha Bell. They're on their way to call upon an old friend of Sky, Mr. Wong Nguyen.

[Martha Bell]

I kind of like this Chinatown, Sky. It's different. Kind of Chinese looking smart today, aren't you, young man? Oh, just the same as usual, Martha. No difference, no change. Same old genius. Exactly the way I feel about it myself, Martha.

[Sky King]

Oh, we turn here, kid. We're looking for number 36, genius.

[Martha Bell]

That's a three followed by a six. In case you're doubtful, genius. Okay, have your fun time. Be a sense of Peter wrong. This man you're going to see, you'll know about that Channing fella.

[Sky King]

Oh, you'll know about him, Arthur. Whether he knows what we want to find out or something else.

[Martha Bell]

Again, guy, huh? How long have you known Mr. Wong?

[Sky King]

Well, gosh, you got me there, Penny. Eight or ten years, I guess.

[Martha Bell]

Oh, you met him when you were in the FBI, didn't you?

[Sky King]

Yeah, Pepper. We worked on a case together. Oh, there's his way. That one is a yellow door.

[Martha Bell]

Have you ever been in his house, guy?

[Sky King]

Just once, honey. Well, what do we do?

[Martha Bell]

Not with that do Willie hanging on the door. Or do we ring the bell?

[Sky King]

Let's just try it the easy way, huh?

[Martha Bell]

Steve, don't you do things. I've had a new young man. You scared me out of seven years. Gross.

[Sky King]

Oh, sorry. But lights come on inside when you stop in front of doorway.

[Martha Bell]

You mean you don't have to ring the bell? You don't have to knock? What won't they think of next?

[Sky King]

You wish for something?

[Martha Bell]

Please.

[Sky King]

Mr. Wong Home? May I ask who is inquiring, please? My name is King. Skyler King from the flying crowd down there. I'm an old friend of Mr. Wang. So please to come in. Thank you. You will please to follow me. Look at all this stuff.

[Martha Bell]

Almost dusty. Tiny.

[Sky King]

You will kindly to se yourself, Gentlemen, Ladies. I go to acquaint Mr. Wang of your presence.

[Martha Bell]

You better sell on top. Those cushions on the floor.

[Sky King]

Well, you can squat down that low, can't you, Martha?

[Martha Bell]

With help. Down as low as I the mind of Clipper King without any help from anybody. Maybe I couldn't get up.

[Sky King]

Maybe I couldn't do, Martha. So perhaps we both.

[Martha Bell]

Yeah. This room is a beautiful room, isn't it, Scott?

[Sky King]

Yeah, certainly is.

[Martha Bell]

Boy, that hug. Brilliant. Just lovely. And that little green bait. Mary Bell's got a Date. Just like that? Just like it. Singular. Friend of hers brought it back to her from China. You know what? You told me it cost $19. $19? Don't believe it. You s a little thing like that. $19?

[Sky King]

I don't know about Marelle's vase, Martha, but that little vase you're looking at, it's worth several hundred dollars.

[Martha Bell]

It's eight million, isn't it? F. I think it is he. What was that?

[Sky King]

Dinner already?

[Martha Bell]

God, it all sliding Veil.

[Sky King]

Don't get your martin.

[Martha Bell]

It is nothing that could be. It's black. It's dark.

[Sky King]

Keep your shirt on. It won't be dark long. There now it's all lighted up for you. And here comes one yuan.

[Martha Bell]

Hey, this I like. Bring a gong, the wall slides back. Swing another one slice. Come on. That's the stuff for the flying crown. Kyla King, my old friend.

[Sky King]

The U M. It is with a little pleasure that my ancient eyes seized upon you once again. Well, thanks. I'm certainly glad to see you too, Mr. Wong. It's been a long time. Far too long, Kala. But what brings you to my humble dwelling? I hope it is only the desire to renew our friendship. However, I fear that is not the case. Well, I'm sorry to say you're right, Mr. Wong. We need your help. But first I'd like to have him meet my friend and housekeeper, Ms. Marco Bell.

[Martha Bell]

I am indeed honored, Mrs. Ben.

[Sky King]

And my niece and nephew, Kanyin Kobe King.

[Martha Bell]

Hello, Mr. Wang.

[Sky King]

I am overcome with pleasure. Welcome, all of you to my storehouse.

[Martha Bell]

Thank you.

[Sky King]

Thank you, Wang. Tell me, gala, what is it you wish of Wang Yuan? Command. And it is yours, old friend. We want some information, Mr. Wong. Information about a man named James Kirk Channing. James Kirk Channing? Ah, yes, it is he who owns a Julie establishment on Montgomery Street. That's right. What do you know about him? Mr. Wong, my friend, I know a great deal about Mr. Channing. Will you have your answer in many sentences, or will you have it in one word? One word will do, Mr. Wong. And coming from you, I know it'll be the right one. My ancient ears ring with your fluttery scala, but the sound of their ringing is pleasant. Here is your one word, old friend.

[Martha Bell]

And a slick one, huh, Mr. Wong.

[Sky King]

One of extreme slippers, young sir. Are you having dealings with Mr. Cunningham? We're hoping to have dealings with him, Mrs. Wong. My cousin, Marjorie Ogden, who lives here in San Francisco, bought a very valuable pearl necklace in channing last week, 12 hours after she'd locked it in the wall. Safe in her home. It was gone. It is your idea that this Mr. Channing stole it? He admitted it, Mr. Bourne. Marjorie told him about the theft and he made no bones about it. Your Annabelle cousin has of course gone to the police. Oh, God. But Channing denied. He even hated my cousin.

[Martha Bell]

Years of him. It's so Margie's billy tail too, Mr. Wong. But she doesn't even have any proof that she bought the necklace from is.

[Sky King]

A sinful one, my friend. For many years I have heard reports of his evil way. Now, of course you wish the necklace back. And if I know you, sch. You wish also to place Mr. Cunning behind the bar in present. That's it. Mr. Wong, can you help us? Perhaps I can, Scarlet King. Perhaps, yes, perhaps I can help you. But this ancient and warm body of mine rebels now at such movements. So I must ask you to go without me to a countryman of mine.

[Martha Bell]

To a man who calls themselves Thai Champ.

[Sky King]

Don't tune out. In just a minute, we'll continue with Sky King and our message in code. The gang listen to this and see if it doesn't make good sense to you. A fellow or gal with a lot of tap and drive, with a lot of stamina has a better chance of being a leader than a person who lacks these qualities.

[Martha Bell]

Well, that makes mighty good sense to me, Mike. It just stands for reason. A person who doesn't tire easily is bound to come up on top of the heat most of the time.

[Sky King]

Right, Peter Pan? Now, every one of us knows that all our pep and drive, all of it, comes from the energy foods we eat. The champs get their winning drive from the same place we get ours.

[Martha Bell]

From the energy food.

[Sky King]

That's why Peter Pan Peanut Butter is so very important. It is one of the best energy foods you can eat.

[Martha Bell]

And laboratory test has shown that as an energy food, you'll have to go a long way to find anything that can even equal Peter Pan Peanut butter. Every bit is cram full of the things that give winners the ability to stay in their fighting till the very end.

[Sky King]

And not only is Peter Pan a fine source of energy, but best of all, it's really delicious to taste. It's America's favorite peanut butter. Just think of that.

[Martha Bell]

Oh, and it'll be your favorite too. It's tasty. It's smooth. So sweet it never sticks to the root of your mouth. And it spreads on the softest bread with just a flick of the knife.

[Sky King]

Remember that, gang. Tell your mom you want to try a really important energy food. Tell her you'd like to try some Peter Pan peanut butter. Ask her to put it on her very next shopping list. And you know, gang, we're all saving food these days, so don't waste a morsel. That Peter Pan peanut butter. America's favorite. Now back to Sky King and a message in co. It's a little later now. Guy King and our friends have gone. From the luxurious home of Wong Nguyen. They found their way through dark, narrow, twisting alleys, half huddled mysterious doorways. They've walked under swinging paper lanterns beneath slim character signs that hang from low buildings like climbing spiders. And now, this minute, they're seated in a tiny shop of another Chinese, the man who calls himself Hoy Sam.

[Martha Bell]

Yes, me savvy.

[Sky King]

Hoy Sam.

[Martha Bell]

He carries one piece.

[Sky King]

He proud gone chop chop. Can you tell us who has the necklace? Hoy Sam.

[Martha Bell]

Hoy Sam not no. Yes. No, sir. No, sir. But sir, never. So we find out. Let me quick. Well, how quick?

[Sky King]

Hoy Sam?

[Martha Bell]

The dating thing, missy.

[Sky King]

Hurry.

[Martha Bell]

Tram. He know how to find out. Hello, Sam. Yes, Map.

[Sky King]

You have questions from Cephalong here to cess along there.

[Martha Bell]

Standby. Let us all find answer, will you? Let us know when you find the answer. Hoytan, you'll come back 5 o'. Clock. You study 5 o' clock till answer.

[Sky King]

For Bong Bong Bong Bong Bong. You said it.

[Martha Bell]

Yeah, we catch on. Sure.

[Sky King]

We'll be back here at five o'. Clock.

[Martha Bell]

You come down. Tatum talked.

[Sky King]

You too close or fence tail house. We'll send him to jail. Ho Sam. Oh, well, okay, hoistam.

[Martha Bell]

Like another fashion, but okay.

[Sky King]

You come back five o'. Clock.

[Martha Bell]

Goodbye.

[Sky King]

There's the church bell going.

[Martha Bell]

Is a nice fella. Oh, yet he wasn't. Then don't do me in front of him.

[Sky King]

I doubt very much if either one of you can speak Chinese anywhere nearly as well as Hoy Sam speaks English. And it isn't a very nice thing to make fun of anybody. Lots of very good people can't speak English. Remember that.

[Martha Bell]

I'm sorry, Sky.

[Sky King]

So am I.

[Martha Bell]

He hasn't got any lights on.

[Sky King]

Oh, well, perhaps he's in the back room. I'll not.

[Martha Bell]

Do you think you found out about the pool, Sky?

[Sky King]

I hope so, honey. If he hasn't, I'm afraid we're going to have a lot of trouble.

[Martha Bell]

Knock again, Sky. Maybe he didn't hear you.

[Sky King]

Okay.

[Martha Bell]

I bet he isn't.

[Sky King]

Come back here.

[Martha Bell]

Hey, Joe seems to be on work, guy. Couldn't we go on any leak?

[Sky King]

I don't Know why not. Thank you, Martha. Kid.

[Martha Bell]

Thank you.

[Sky King]

See if you can find a light switcher.

[Martha Bell]

Okay. Yeah, here's one. Certainly keeps his shop nice. And sky, look. Look, he's horse there. He's in shot.

[Sky King]

Shot.

[Martha Bell]

Good heaven. Is he dead, Scott?

[Sky King]

I don't know. I'll have a look at him. Poor fella.

[Martha Bell]

Poor fella.

[Sky King]

Is he.

[Martha Bell]

Sky, is he dead?

[Sky King]

I'm afraid he is. Called the police right away. Wonder if there's a phone in the shop. Carl. Look in the back room, Sky. There's one in here.

[Martha Bell]

God said maybe you knew something about the pool and was shot because the weather found out.

[Sky King]

That's a pretty good guess, honey. And it's probably the right one. I doubt that, Martha. Probably somebody mixed up with Jenny. From what we learned about that man this afternoon, his poor left boy, Sam, there seems to be no question about him being the head of a pretty well organized gang. No telephone back there either, Sky. But look what I found. That piece of paper. Anything written on fella?

[Martha Bell]

Well, there's a name of a steamship on top of the paper. The SS Cartagena. It's a letterhead. Sky.

[Sky King]

Yes?

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[Sky King]

What else is on there?

[Martha Bell]

Some letters and figures. It's a cold idea for the cipher.

[Sky King]

Here, take a look. Yeah, looks like a cyber to me too. R1A2. Do you think it's a cold message.

[Martha Bell]

Left for us by hoy san?

[Sky King]

Oh, I don't think so, Clipper. He's got a full hoy sand to write then.

[Martha Bell]

Gosh, maybe we've got here with a guy who shot me.

[Sky King]

Sam. That may be nearer the answer.

[Martha Bell]

What's it mean? R1KT OT it's over my head.

[Sky King]

May be able to decode it. We'd better take it to them.

[Martha Bell]

Could I see that for a minute, Sky?

[Sky King]

Sure not to hear. You don't think you can figure it out, do you, Martyr?

[Martha Bell]

Sky, See how I thought this is what it was when you were reading it. What was, Martha? What is it? It's just what I thought it Was. That's what it is. This isn't anything but some living instruction. Living instruction? That's what it said, young man.

[Sky King]

Living instruction. Are you sure about.

[Martha Bell]

Of course I'm sure. R1 means row one, K2 means knit two P2 pearl two K6 knit stick D2 curl two K to E, knit to end. That's all there should sky it's somebody's knitting instruction.

[Sky King]

Oh, for crying out now.

[Martha Bell]

Oh, but Guy, what would Hoy Sam be doing with knitting instruction?

[Sky King]

Well, he wouldn't be doing anything with him, honey, I don't think. But the person who shot Hoy Sam may have dropped that piece of paper. A woman maybe. Anyway, that's who we're going to look for. First we report this murder to the police. And then we'll try and find a ship. A steamship named the Cartagena. I hope the Cartagena got that wire and has held up sailing. So do I, Sergeant. This sounds like nothing but a wild goose chase to me, Mr. King. Even if it was a woman who shot Hoy sand and even if she's aboard the Cartagena, how the truth are you gonna recognize her? I'm not going to recognize her, Sergeant. Martha Bell's gonna point her out to her how proceeds sake. Are you still figuring on that mitten for a clue? Why not? Because knitting is knitting, that's why not. Mr. King, there may be 20 women in the Cartagena, all with nitten in their cabins and those handbags they carry around. You expect me to arrest a whole bunch of them?

[Martha Bell]

You won't have to arrest only one of them. Because I'll know that missing fit when I see it. Are you trying to tell me that I won't.

[Sky King]

Not me, Mrs. Duff. Not me. I'm not trying to tell any women anything. I'm a married man.

[Martha Bell]

There's the car here, Sergeant. Off the port there's a light on the stern and you can read the.

[Sky King]

Name header over there, Joe. I'll have the captain call all the passengers into the main lounge, Mr. King. And we'll make a search for the of the cabin. If we don't find that nitrogen than any of them. Then we'll search the passengers. Now, when I was beefing back there, I should have known that when a woman says she knows something, she knows it. Yes, I should have known. Like I said, I'm married. There is nothing in all the cabins Joe and I search. Mr. King. No knitting of any kind.

[Martha Bell]

I found two knitting bags, Guy. But Martha said it wasn't the right Fit nothing Sky. And we've searched every single cabin.

[Sky King]

Then we'll have a crack of the passengers. Mar King here's alarm. All right, all right, all right folks. Let me have your attention please. Thank you. I'm Sergeant Kennedy of the San Francisco Harbor Patrol. We'll listen. For a murderer. We have reason to believe that he or she is aboard this ship. We think we'll be able to identify the person we're looking for by something in his or her possession. So I'm going to ask all of you to step up this cable. Gentlemen, I'm going to ask to turn out their pockets. Ladies, to permit us to examine the handbag. No, no, no. Just, just one minute, please. Just. Just one minute. Now you may refuse to allow this. If you care, do. That's your legal right. But those of you who do refuse will be taken ashore on a John Doe or Jane Doe warrant and formally searched in the police station. All right? All right. Now line up please in a single pile and walk up to this table. And ladies, don't forget your handbag. Well, I guess that's that, Mr. King. Not one of them refused and we didn't find it. Well, we made a wrong guess. Sergeant. There's nothing we can do now but go back ashore. Sorry to have put you in so much trouble. Oh, that's all right, Mr. King. Forget it. Had a good idea, just didn't pan out. Come on, kid. Martha, let's get on deck and into our boat.

[Martha Bell]

Ok. I thought for sure we had the right person when that red headed woman had a bag full of meetings. Are you sure none of her stuff.

[Sky King]

Had the right stitch marker?

[Martha Bell]

So you're going to question me now, are you? Of course I'm sure. I've been with you for 20 years. Excuse me, please. Excuse me.

[Sky King]

Of course, ma'. Am. Slipper, stay out of the way Mr. Lady, get packed and we'll be here. Oh, I'm sorry. May I see it? Help for you, ma'? Am?

[Martha Bell]

No, thank you. The man is all right.

[Sky King]

Let's get moving. We can't do any more.

[Martha Bell]

An old lady.

[Sky King]

What about her mother?

[Martha Bell]

She had some in her lap and it was the right fit. Why and if anybody ever.

[Sky King]

Nobody's going to douche you, Mrs. Bell. Anyway, not me. But that old lady in a wheelchair. She couldn't kill anything.

[Martha Bell]

Maybe it was her husband or somebody who had those knitting instructions in his pocket and dropped them. And boyfriend.

[Sky King]

You might be right about that kid. Yeah, you might be married. Come on, Mr. King, let's ask the old Gal, a few questions. Oh, one second, Sergeant. Before we talk you off, why don't we have a look in the cabin? We searched the cabins, Mr. King. For knitting, Sergeant. Let's have a look this time for pearl. Knit. Martha, you penny and clipper, keep your eyes on that old woman.

[Martha Bell]

You better.

[Sky King]

Yeah, come on, Sergeant. All right. First of all, tell us which cabinet. Her. Me. I hate people who say I told you so. Mr. King, I'm afraid I'm gonna have to say it. There's nothing here. Nothing. And no more places where a necklace could be hidden. Well, I think you're right. Looked every place. Every place except the most obvious. What are you getting at? What so obvious? There's some fellow. Sergeant, I've stumbled over this thing four times. Wait just a minute. There you are, Sergeant. There's our pearl. My golly, King. My gosh. And look at him.

[Martha Bell]

Careful, gentlemen. Stand right where you are.

[Sky King]

Keep listening. In just one minute, we'll continue with Sky King and our message in Company the gang. When you want to eat, you want to treat. No fun smacking in between meals. Once that Maggie. Tasty and full of flavor. How about that Peter Pan?

[Martha Bell]

Every word you could have. Flavor is important. I guess that's why Peter Pan Peanut Butter is America's favorite. That wonderful fresh roasted peanut flavor just can't be beat. Peter Pan is made from carefully chosen plump beans. Roast it till they're fairly busting the pudding and then brown over and over again to ensure smoothness after the grinding. Peter Pan Peanut Butter is packed in airtight containers so it just can't lose any of that fresh roasted goodness.

[Sky King]

Yes, sir. It's smooth and tasty when you get it. And it's smooth and tasty when you eat it. The oil never separates. The Peter Pan never needs mixing, stirring. And Peter Pan is so smooth, it never, never sticks to the roof of your mouth.

[Martha Bell]

And in addition to being mouth watering good, Peter Pan Peanut Butter is one of the best energy foods there is. And remember gang, all food is precious. So don't waste even a bite of tasty Peter Pan Peanut butter.

[Sky King]

Ask your mom to get your jar next time she goes shopping for a delicious energy packed sandwich. Try Peter Pan Peanut Butter. Now back to Sky King and a message in cold. It's seconds later now. A little old woman has wheeled a chair into the cabin. And the gun in her hand is still pointing at Sky King and the sergeant.

[Martha Bell]

How dare you break into my cabin. How dare you.

[Sky King]

I'm a police officer, Madam Sergeant Kennedy.

[Martha Bell]

And like you. Sorry you're a thief. That's what you are. You're both thieves. Trying to hold up an old lady. Trying to steal my pearls. Put them down.

[Sky King]

Now look, madam.

[Martha Bell]

Put them down or on fire.

[Sky King]

How come to her, Sergeant. I think the lady would rather have them in her hands. Good idea, King. Here, lady. Set. Now.

[Martha Bell]

I'll take that gun, madam.

[Sky King]

Nice working. Nice work. Now suppose you answer a few questions, madam.

[Martha Bell]

I'm sick. I'm an old lady. Go away and leave me alone.

[Sky King]

You're not too sick to answer a few questions. Who dropped that piece of paper with the knitting instructions in Hoy Sam's place this afternoon?

[Martha Bell]

I don't know what you're talking about. No way. Both of you.

[Sky King]

Do you know a man named James Kirk Channing?

[Martha Bell]

I tell you I'm. Go away. Please go away.

[Sky King]

There's been a murder committed, madam. A man was shot this afternoon and a piece of paper.

[Martha Bell]

You think I did it? You think I could shoot a man?

[Sky King]

A couple of minutes ago you looked as if you could, madam.

[Martha Bell]

I wouldn't have shot you. I was frightened when I saw you in my cabin. I. I'm sick, I tell you. I don't do anything about murder.

[Sky King]

How about those pearls, madam? Where did you get them?

[Martha Bell]

They belong to me. They're mine. Please go away. Can't you see I'm just an old woman? And old. Now that. Oh, there you are. It got away from us. That's no woman's car. Say she isn't. Of course she ain't a woman that no woman would ever do a botched up job like that. And it's wearing a wig. Wait, I'll show you. Fool me, will you? Here. What did I tell you? No man can fool a woman.

[Sky King]

Shaffer. Give safer. I should have known your voice hidden covered. King, this bird is one of the most infamous jewel thieves in America.

[Martha Bell]

You haven't got me yet. No, you haven't. I have a trigger. I'll give you hand.

[Sky King]

All right.

[Martha Bell]

Stay gentle.

[Sky King]

Careful. Unless you want to get hurt. I'll take them, King. I'll just snap these cuts on them. Okay, Gift. Now you look more natural. You haven't got anything on me. Nothing, I think. Different shaver. Anyway, I'm taking you in. And I'm booking you on a charge of smuggling for James Kirk Chenning and of suspected murder.

[Martha Bell]

They're all arrested, Marjorie. Every one of them. Yeah, and from what that gift Shaffer told the police, I don't think Mr. James Kirk Channing will be running another.

[Sky King]

Jewelry store for a long, long time.

[Martha Bell]

And you prodding Flipper, that gift shaper, you grabbed him and kept him from getting away.

[Sky King]

Oh, I didn't do anything, Marjorie. Martha was the one this deal.

[Martha Bell]

And you're not hidden? I was. But anytime a man thinks he can fool a woman, he's got another think coming. And maybe you better remember that, Clipper King.

[Sky King]

Oh, I will, Martha. Well, here's your pearls, Marjorie. And maybe you'd better lock them up real good this time. I will, Sky.

[Martha Bell]

And thank you. Thank all of you.

[Sky King]

You've been wonderful. We were lucky, Marjorie. But you know, maybe good luck always comes to people who are trying to do the right thing. Anyway, that's the way I'm laying my so once again, Guy King has won in his constant fight for justice. Now this is Mike Wallace reminding you of the three things that make Peter Pan Peanut Butter a three way winner.

[Martha Bell]

It's super smooth, terrifically tasty, packed with seth.

[Sky King]

That's Peter Pan peanut butter.

[Martha Bell]

This is Peter Pan saying, look for me in my bright green dress on the Peter Pan peanut butter jar.

[Sky King]

Next time. Next time is Tuesday when you'll hear the Sky King adventure we call a cyclone strike. Mile a minute, winds rip across the countryside, rain comes down in torrents, the river rises floods the country. And sky and our friends rush to the rescue and find themselves in a motorboat chasing a runaway house downstream. That's just one of the thrills that follow when a cyclone strikes. So be sure you're listening. You say you just had another thrill packed adventure.

[Martha Bell]

Sky King.

[Sky King]

Listen Monday through Friday to your ABC station from 5:30 to 6:00'. Clock. Makes that the most exciting half hour of your day. Tomorrow, Jack Armstrong in the Mystery of the Trans Coast Limited. You may win a swell new admiral combination radio and phonograph in Jack Armstrong's big new content. Get details tomorrow on Jack Armstrong and on Tuesday, Sky King with Roy Engel, Johnny Coons and Drove on. Brought to you by the makers of Peter Pan Peanut Butter returns in a cyclone Strike. This is abc, the American Broadcasting Company.

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