T Men 19xx.xx.xx The Case Of The Subtle Approach

Summary

Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio – Episode: T Men 19xx.xx.xx The Case Of The Subtle Approach

Release Date: August 8, 2025
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio
Title: T Men 19xx.xx.xx The Case Of The Subtle Approach
Description: Dive into the thrilling adventures of Jack Ketch, a dedicated agent from the Federal Department of Taxation and Revenue, as he navigates deceit, bribery, and intricate schemes to uphold justice.

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1. Introduction to Jack Ketch and the Threat

The episode opens with narrator introducing Jack Ketch, a seasoned agent of the Special Investigation Branch of the Federal Department of Taxation and Revenue. Jack reflects on the challenges of his job, emphasizing the importance of fair taxation:

Jack Ketch [02:21]: "This is a great country. It takes a lot of money to run and keep running. That's why we have taxes. Taxes are scaled so that everyone pays a fair share of the cost according to his or her true income or profit."

Immediately, Jack faces opposition from Cromer, a slick public relations man who dismisses the importance of taxation:

Cromer [02:36]: "Taxes are scaled so that characters like you can squat and save jobs... my name's Cromer, public relations."

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2. The Initial Confrontation and Suspicious Bribe

Jack confronts Cromer about interference in his work, leading to a tense exchange where Cromer attempts to bribe Jack:

Cromer [03:30]: "It's yours as a bribe."

Jack Ketch [03:30]: "10,000 what? Usually I feel like a 2 cent cigar butt."

Despite Jack's initial resistance, Cromer persists, offering money to manipulate Jack into compromising his integrity. This encounter heightens Jack's suspicions about Cromer's true intentions.

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3. Unraveling the Plot: The Missing File

As the narrative progresses, Marty Burke, Jack's colleague, uncovers discrepancies in Cromer's background:

Marty Burke [04:29]: "I've gone through Cromer's file and he's clean. Not a query, not a mark. Pays up his assessed tax on the dot every year."

Jack's investigation reveals that Cromer is involved in a deeper scheme to manipulate tax records. Jack attempts to retrieve a supposed file on "Glub Plastics," only to find inconsistencies:

Jack Ketch [07:22]: "Cromer, you surely haven't come to renew your offer, have you? I hope so, because I'm very interested."

His pursuit leads to a deceptive setup where the bribe appears genuine but is part of an elaborate frame-up:

Jack Ketch [11:35]: "My bank? Hey, I'm not overdrawn, am I?"

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4. The Reveal: Framing and Conspiracy Exposed

Jack confronts Cromer, realizing he's been deceived into a trap that implicates him in bribery and corruption without any wrongdoing on his part:

Jack Ketch [13:29]: "How do I convince anyone that I am an innocent party?"

Marty Burke advises Jack to escalate the issue to higher authorities, stressing the severity of the situation:

Marty Burke [14:06]: "The longer you hold off telling the top brass about this, the more suspicious they'll be."

Jack's persistence leads him to uncover that Cromer and his accomplices orchestrated the entire scenario to defraud and manipulate tax records for personal gain.

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5. Climax: Confrontation and Justice Served

In a dramatic showdown, Jack confronts Cromer at the federal building. The confrontation intensifies as Cromer demands the file, but Jack counters with the evidence of the frame-up:

Jack Ketch [20:20]: "Why didn't you offer your bribe for this file in the first place?"

Cromer reveals the depth of his deception, admitting to the fake file and forged signatures designed to entrap Jack. Limu, Cromer's associate, confesses their roles:

Limu [23:03]: "I made out that card on the grub plastic file and copied your signature."

Jack dismantles the plot, exposing Cromer's scheme and ensuring that justice prevails:

Jack Ketch [24:12]: "But how about this for you, Smooth. What could we do? What could we prove?"

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6. Resolution: Clearing the Name and Upholding Integrity

With Cromer's plans thwarted, Jack reflects on the importance of integrity in his role:

Jack Ketch [25:00]: "Well, as there was no Glove Plastic file to steal, there was no bribe. So what else could it be but a gift? I gave it back to the grand Stockholders. Honest character, aren't I?"

Marty Burke commends Jack for his unwavering dedication, ensuring that the truth is revealed and that corrupt individuals like Cromer face the consequences.

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Notable Quotes and Moments

• Jack Ketch on Taxation:

  "Taxes are scaled so that everyone pays a fair share of the cost according to his or her true income or profit."
  [02:21]

• Cromer's Bribery Attempt:

  "It's yours as a bribe."
  [03:30]

• Jack's Realization of the Frame-Up:

  "This was it. This was the last side of the frame being nailed on file."
  [11:55]

• Marty Burke's Advice:

  "Only two messages here on your desk. Oh, and Pet Fruit wants you to ring through about lunch."
  [15:24]

• Final Confrontation:

  "Why didn't you offer your bribe for this file in the first place?"
  [20:43]

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Conclusion

"The Case Of The Subtle Approach" masterfully blends suspense, drama, and the classic old-time radio storytelling style to depict the relentless pursuit of justice by Jack Ketch. Through intricate plotting and compelling character interactions, the episode underscores the significance of integrity and vigilance in combating fraud and corruption. Listeners are left with a gripping tale of deception unveiled and the triumph of honesty over manipulation.

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Credits:
Written and Directed by Donovan Joyce
Featured Actor: Gordon Glenwright as Jack Ketch
All character names are fictitious and bear no relation to real persons.

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Tune in next time:
Join Jack Ketch in his next thrilling adventure, where no tax evasion scheme is too complex and no fraudster too cunning for our dedicated T Men.

Transcript

[Doug]

And Doug limu and I always tell you to customize your car insurance and save hundreds with Liberty mutual. But now we want you to feel it. Cue the emu music. Limu.

[Limu]

Save yourself the money today. Increase your wealth. Customize and save, we say.

[Doug]

That may have been too much feeling. Only pay for what you [e-mail] Liberty Liberty.

[Jack Ketch]

Liberty. Liberty Savings.

[Doug]

Very underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and affiliates.

[Jack Ketch]

Excludes Massachusetts. It's your swan song, sweetheart, so you better start singing.

[Cromer]

Don't try stand over tactics, catch, or I'll make a hot curry for you.

[Jack Ketch]

Does she talk to me or to the cops? Take your pick. It's all the same to me.

[Limu]

You t men are all the same. Think you're wonderful. Great big heroes.

[Cromer]

They'll think I don't know, glamour boy.

[Jack Ketch]

She's the one I want to hear from, not you. What's it to be, sugar?

[Limu]

I've got nothing to say unless my.

[Cromer]

Lawyer says, and her lawyer doesn't say.

[Jack Ketch]

So when I get through with her lawyer buster, he's gonna need a lawyer. Now why don't you both be sensible and admit it was a frame up.

[Cromer]

Prove it.

[Jack Ketch]

Deremy.

[Cromer]

I defy you.

[Limu]

Okay, Mr. Ketch, wait.

[Cromer]

Pipe down, your pinheaded little. Why you.

[Jack Ketch]

Good for you, sugar. I've been dying to take a poke at him, too.

[Limu]

Okay, Mr. Ketch, now I'm ready. Now I'll talk.

[Narrator]

T men, the true to life adventures of the men whose job it is to discover and bring to account those citizens who by concealment, deception or fraud in evade their lawful taxes. Team in with Gordon glenwright as Jack ketch. Here is Jack Ketch, one of this nation's tmen to tell you the case of the subtle approach.

[Jack Ketch]

This is a great country. It takes a lot of money to run and keep running. That's why we have taxes. Taxes are scaled so that everyone pays a fair share of the cost according to his or her true income or profit.

[Cromer]

Malarkey. I said that's a lot of malarkey. Taxes are scaled so that characters like you can squat and save jobs. By the way, my name's Cromer, public relations.

[Jack Ketch]

Oh, sweet. You'll have sorrowing relations if you come busting into private offices that way.

[Cromer]

Friend. Your apology is accepted.

[Jack Ketch]

Well, now, just a minute, elephant hide.

[Cromer]

I know you're now going to tell me that you're a busy man and you don't need whatever it is I'm selling anyway. But that's just where I'm going to fool you, Mr. Ketch. Oh yes, I saw your name on the door, by the way. Yes, that's precisely what I'm going to fool you because I have nothing to do sell. No, no, Mr. Ketch, I have something to give.

[Jack Ketch]

I have a pair of them and they're heavy brogues.

[Cromer]

Mr. Ketch, how would you like to wake up in the morning and feel worth 10,000?

[Jack Ketch]

10,000 what? Usually I feel like a 2 cent cigar butt. However, I mustn't keep you chit chattering like this. Be that Buster.

[Cromer]

10,000 owl bees money.

[Jack Ketch]

Now why should you give me that dough?

[Cromer]

It's quite simple. It's yours as a bribe.

[Jack Ketch]

I slugged him. Yes, against all the rules I slugged him and then had him tossed out on his ear. What did he think I was anyway? Well, I'd satisfied my lust for violence, but what about my curiosity? I'd flattened the clock before he told me what he wanted me to do. Marty Burke thought he could make a shrewd guess. He was a thousand miles off.

[Marty Burke]

Well, I just don't get it. I've gone through Cromer's file and he's clean. Not a query, not a mark. Pays up his assessed tax on the dot every year.

[Jack Ketch]

Hey, he's a public relations man, remember? Perhaps he was acting on behalf of a client.

[Marty Burke]

Aren't they all?

[Jack Ketch]

But what a dope to go at it bald headed.

[Marty Burke]

Why, it was almost as if he wanted you to toss him out a window.

[Jack Ketch]

Next time I will.

[Marty Burke]

Is there going to be a next time?

[Jack Ketch]

Sure there is. And if Cromer doesn't make it, I will. And soon.

[Marty Burke]

Watch it, friend. Curiosity. Killed a cat, remember?

[Jack Ketch]

Nine times. Well, there it was. A goon comes at me in a bare faced way with a bribe. To do what? So we're both guessing. Actually, I didn't need to worry about Cromer's next approach or to wait. It came at 10:30 that night. Pat Fruede had a date with her cousin, she said, so I was home. All right, take your foot off that.

[Cromer]

Oh, so it's you again, Mr. Ketch. I'm in.

[Jack Ketch]

And sit down. That's the one you ducked out on this morning.

[Cromer]

You'll be sorry for this, Slasher. I come to do you a good turn only to beat me up.

[Jack Ketch]

Cromer, you surely haven't come to renew your offer, have you? I hope so, because I'm very interested.

[Cromer]

I thought you would be, but the price has gone down. A thousand a punch.

[Jack Ketch]

Lovely. I've still got eight for free. Tell me what Do I have to do to stop spending your money on athletics?

[Cromer]

I want you to get me a certain file.

[Jack Ketch]

I thought so. Cromer, as an up and coming public relations man, you ought to know that stealing taxation files from the record section went out of fact with button up.

[Cromer]

Boots at the price I'm offering.

[Jack Ketch]

Whose file do you want?

[Cromer]

Do I get it?

[Jack Ketch]

Tell me.

[Cromer]

Glub Plastics.

[Jack Ketch]

Did you say Glub Plastics?

[Cromer]

Bring me that file and you get the money.

[Jack Ketch]

Glob Plastics, eh? Fine. I'll turn them over in the morning and see why they wanted their file removed. In for plenty, I'd say. Well, we'll make them sorry they started this.

[Cromer]

Oh, so you're crossing me up, are you?

[Jack Ketch]

Yes, sweetheart, I am. And starting with a right blow.

[Marty Burke]

The.

[Jack Ketch]

Stairs to my apartment have brass edging strips to save the carpet. The blushing bribe didn't miss one of them. I got to the office next morning with a happy smile on my face and a song in my heart. I like bribers like I like death adders. And you can see me dating a death adder, can't you? Gaily, I buzzed Records and asked him to slip a yellow jack in the filing cabinet and shoot Glub Plastics file over to me. There were complications.

[Limu]

I couldn't call you back sooner, Mr. Keshe, because.

[Jack Ketch]

Never mind about that. Where's that file? I've been waiting nearly 20 minutes.

[Limu]

But I'm telling you, Mr. Kitsch, you've got that file already.

[Jack Ketch]

Do you think I'm a dope and don't see straight? There's nothing on my desk but varnish.

[Limu]

Well, there should be, because you got that file yesterday, according to the.

[Jack Ketch]

What do you mean, yesterday? I didn't even know Glove Plastics existed until last night. Look at the right card, sugar.

[Limu]

I have the right card. And it's got your signature on it.

[Cromer]

Say that again.

[Limu]

It's got.

[Jack Ketch]

Okay, okay, I'll come over. This is getting funny. Peculiar, Marty.

[Marty Burke]

Now what's wrong?

[Jack Ketch]

That file on Glove Plastics that Croma wanted me to swipe. It's gone already and marked out to me.

[Marty Burke]

The bells are ringing, Johnny. Watch it.

[Jack Ketch]

You can say that again. Let's go across to Records and inspect Exhibit A. Wrong.

[Marty Burke]

Exhibit B. I've got a feeling that Exhibit A is your hide.

[Jack Ketch]

This started to look very interesting. My hair started to stand up at the back of my neck and little chilly tingles played tag up and down my spine. It was my next move. I made it. I don't care if Cromer's as busy as a one armed Paper hanger with a seven years itch. Get him on this phone. What? Well, tell him it's government business. Yes? Well, it's about time. Yes?

[Narrator]

Cromer speaking. Who's this?

[Jack Ketch]

Ketch, Taxation and revenue.

[Narrator]

Yes, Mr. Ketch, what can I do for you?

[Jack Ketch]

You can grab a cab and be here in five minutes. That's what you can do if you're a split second late, sir. Help me. I'll take you apart. Elian. Johnny.

[Narrator]

Now what sort of a fool gag is this?

[Jack Ketch]

Who's this calling? Ketch? The boy that money couldn't buy you drunk.

[Narrator]

Talk sense, whoever you are.

[Jack Ketch]

I'll have sense, is it? I'll give you a sense. What about that little job you wanted me to do on Glub Plastics? What happened? Did you get yourself another boy?

[Narrator]

Oh, go and jump.

[Jack Ketch]

Hey, Marty, he hung up on me. How do you like that?

[Marty Burke]

I don't like it at all. Jack, you've got to do some fast thinking.

[Jack Ketch]

Some fast action, you mean. Why does this character have his office?

[Marty Burke]

I was turning him up while I. Here we are. Pioneers Building, 10th floor.

[Jack Ketch]

I'm on my way. The 10th, huh? Marty, 10 minutes from now, if you listen intently, you're going to hear a dull thud. Guess what it'll be. I made it in eight minutes flat. Surprise, surprise. I'd never seen Cromer before in my life. Or he me. My Mr. Cromer was a phony. Why? What was the racket? Why offer me ten grand to swipe a file that wasn't there? When I got back to my office, I knew why.

[Marty Burke]

Look, I tell you to keep your story until you hear mine. Your bank's been on the phone. They want you there right away.

[Jack Ketch]

My bank? Hey, I'm not overdrawn, am I?

[Marty Burke]

I hardly think so, Mr. Ketch. They want you to sign the pay in slip attached to the 10,000 smackers you banked in their night's safe last night.

[Jack Ketch]

This was it. This was the last side of the frame being nailed on file. Gone the dough in my bank account. I was as good as behind bars already.

[Narrator]

We'll return to Jack Cat and the Case of the Subtle Approach in just a minute.

[Jack Ketch]

Meanwhile.

[Narrator]

We return you to D Men with Jack Ketch continuing the Case of the Subtle Approach.

[Jack Ketch]

Here at the Special Investigation Branch of the Federal Department of Taxation and Revenue. You should never be surprised at anything that happens, even to yourself. I've had people pull guns on me. I've had blondes say, I think you're cute. I've had husbands say, hey, Mr. That's my wife. In fact, I once had a character come in and say you haven't charged me enough tax. We had him locked up right away. But this is the first time I've ever been framed for bribery and corruption without my permission. The sad point is, how do I convince anyone that I am an innocent party?

[Marty Burke]

Look, Jack, don't get me wrong. I'm on your side. I believe everything you tell me. You say this character pretended to be a public relations counselor named Cromer, and he's not okay. I accept that.

[Jack Ketch]

I've just seen Cromer. They're two different men. How about this DOE?

[Marty Burke]

Skip the money for a moment, boy, and get back to that missing file. Your Cromer offered to pay you 10,000 to swipe the complete taxation file of Glove Plastics. You say you refuse.

[Jack Ketch]

Refused. I flattened him twice, didn't I?

[Marty Burke]

Take it easy. Here's the way I see it and the way the DG upstairs will see it too.

[Jack Ketch]

The DG is not going to hear about this until I've thrown our friend into the the can.

[Marty Burke]

Are you crazy? Look, the longer you hold off telling the top brass about this, the more suspicious they'll be. Twice in one day you're offered 10,000 to hand over Glove Plastic's file. You say you refuse. Now wait a minute yet. Next day, Glove Plastic's file is gone and someone has mysteriously paid 10,000 into your bank. What are they gonna think?

[Jack Ketch]

It's what they're going to do if I tell them. Now that's got me bouncing. I'd better get round to the bank and see what I can find out about that pay in.

[Marty Burke]

Do that, and when you get back, take my advice and go up top and see the Director General before it's too late.

[Jack Ketch]

Why? Is he ill? All the bank could tell me would fit on the head of a pin. The dough had been paid in through their automatic time recording night safe at 8:10 the previous night. That was a couple of hours before the phony Cromer visited me. They showed me the deposit slip made out to my credit, but with a space for the signature of the person paying in. Left blank. So was I. I told them to hold the DOE in suspense pending further instructions and gumshoot back to the office.

[Marty Burke]

Only two messages here on your desk. Oh, and Pet Fruit wants you to ring through about lunch. Doesn't that dame ever do anything but eat? How'd you make out?

[Jack Ketch]

So?

[Marty Burke]

So you better try to clean up this mess you're in on Glove Plastics pretty smartly. Johnny, I just had the tip from the top. That Henderson Grant Building Cooperative is folding. It looks like being a big smell with us in the middle. Meeting of the stockholders tomorrow. Suckers, the lot of them. From what I heard, they've got their.

[Jack Ketch]

Worries, I've got mine. I'm not kidding.

[Marty Burke]

While you were out, I had an idea. Johnny, if you didn't swipe that file.

[Jack Ketch]

What do you mean, if?

[Marty Burke]

Okay, you didn't, but someone did. And that someone must be employed in records right this minute. They swiped that file and forged your signature to the yellowjack check card, Marty.

[Jack Ketch]

Really? Is that what happened? Now, who on earth do you think could have done that?

[Marty Burke]

I'm only trying to help you. Listen, why can't we put the finger on the culprit through the handwriting?

[Jack Ketch]

A swell idea, Marty. The only catch is by the time a handwriting expert gets through testing 300 clerks in records, I'll have served half my sentence anyway.

[Marty Burke]

Pete's sake, we've got to do something, haven't we?

[Jack Ketch]

Listen, Marty, that file was stolen for one reason, but I was framed for another. I've a hunch I'm going to be told why very soon. When I know that, maybe I'll know who knocked the file off. Right now I'm going out to lunch with Pat.

[Marty Burke]

In my day, it was always a hearty breakfast.

[Jack Ketch]

Luncheon was a bright, happy little event with Pat and me snarling at each other as though we'd been married 10 years. I got up, tossed some money at the desk and walked out on my heart's desire. Some picnic I was having. I hoofed back to the federal building in a murderous mood, which reached flashpoint as I went in through the doorway. And who should I meet but himself? Himself.

[Cromer]

Hey, Catch.

[Jack Ketch]

Hmm? Why, what a pleasant surprise.

[Cromer]

Throwing punch is beginning to get a habit of yours. I've got something here in my pocket to break that habit. Get the money.

[Jack Ketch]

Get the file. Hey, how about that? What was the big idea of paying me off to swipe a file that was already swiped by someone else?

[Cromer]

Was it? How confusing. I've got you over a barrel, Catch. How do you like it, huh?

[Jack Ketch]

How do you think you'll like 10 years in the can?

[Cromer]

You can't prove a thing and other people can. Meaning? Your buses a files gone, you're 10,000 richer. It adds up, Mr. Kedge.

[Jack Ketch]

What are you really after, buster?

[Cromer]

After?

[Jack Ketch]

Look, I'm not such a dope that I can't put two and two together. You frame me, okay? Either I get out of it Or I don't. But where do you come in? Where's the payoff? Are you squaring accounts or what?

[Cromer]

The bail, friend, occurs right now upstairs in your private office. We're going upstairs, Ketch, and you're going to swipe me another file.

[Jack Ketch]

Are you in the wholesale business? Whose file?

[Cromer]

You'll get me the file, Catch, or this bear trap you're in is gonna snap your fat head off. You do what you're told.

[Jack Ketch]

C Suppose I don't?

[Cromer]

I'll tip off your boss about the glove plastics deal. As I said, I've got you over a barrel.

[Jack Ketch]

Well, come upstairs. By the way, whose file do I have to swipe this time?

[Cromer]

Mine.

[Jack Ketch]

We got to my office, it was empty. Marty Burke's never around when he's wanted. Now I really was in a spot. Well, now what? Buster?

[Cromer]

Get me the file.

[Jack Ketch]

You won't get away with this, you know. The moment you try to leave the building with a file under your arm, bells will start ringing and guards.

[Cromer]

I'm not going to try and take it out.

[Jack Ketch]

No, no.

[Cromer]

You're going to get that file from wherever it's kept. And then you're going to sit at your desk and you're going to tear it to bits. After that, you'll burn the bits in that metal waste bin you got over.

[Jack Ketch]

There so that you and all your records will vanish in the ashes. Well, if you feel confident, let's try it. You'll be sorry.

[Cromer]

Let me worry about that. Just get the file.

[Jack Ketch]

Okay. And the name.

[Cromer]

Henderson Grant Building Cooperative. I'm Grant.

[Jack Ketch]

Henderson Grant. Wait on Marty S. Yeah, you are folding. You've got into the stockholders funds, haven't you, Mr. Grant?

[Cromer]

Plenty.

[Jack Ketch]

Why didn't you offer your bribe for this file in the first place? Instead of.

[Cromer]

Would you have got it for me for ten or a hundred thousand?

[Jack Ketch]

No.

[Cromer]

This way you will. So my way seems to have been best. Now send for it.

[Jack Ketch]

Okay.

[Limu]

Records. Ms. Grant.

[Jack Ketch]

Oh, sugar, I'd like you to get me.

[Limu]

Yes, Mr. Catch. You'd like me to get your what, Grant?

[Jack Ketch]

Don't bother, Sugar. Just come along to my office pronto.

[Limu]

Yes, Mr. Ketch.

[Cromer]

Now wait a minute, Catch. I want that file and I want it now.

[Jack Ketch]

There's not going to be any file, mister, because now I can bust you wide open. Now I know who swiped the glove plastic file and who forged my signature to the card. What's so funny?

[Cromer]

That's the pity of it. I can't tell you. You boob.

[Limu]

You wanted me, Mr. Harry.

[Cromer]

You don't know me. You don't know a thing.

[Jack Ketch]

Yeah, I was right. Brother and sister, I'd say. Come in. Come in, Sugar, and tell us everything.

[Limu]

I don't know what you're talking about.

[Jack Ketch]

No, not much. I ought to break your sweet little neck.

[Cromer]

I'll stop talking like a B. Great movie hero.

[Jack Ketch]

By the way, sugar, what's your real name? I want it for the warrant.

[Limu]

It's later.

[Jack Ketch]

The Swan. Well, it's your swan song, sweetheart, so you better start singing.

[Cromer]

Don't try any. Stand up a Texas catch or I'll make a hot curry for you.

[Jack Ketch]

Does she talk to me or to the cops? Take your pick. It's all the same to me.

[Limu]

You t men are all the same. Think you're wonderful, great big heroes.

[Cromer]

Don't think I don't know glamour boys.

[Jack Ketch]

She's the one I want to hear from, not you. What's it to be, Sugar?

[Limu]

I've got nothing to say unless my lawyer says so.

[Cromer]

And her lawyer doesn't say so.

[Jack Ketch]

When I get through with her lawyer buster, he's gonna need a lawyer. Now why don't you both be sensible and admit it was a frame up. Prove it.

[Cromer]

Dear me, I defy you.

[Limu]

Okay, Mr. Ketch. Wait.

[Cromer]

Pipe down, you pinheaded little. Oh, you.

[Jack Ketch]

Good for you, sugar. I've been dying to take a poke at him too.

[Limu]

Okay, Mr. Ketch. Now I'm ready. Now I'll talk. He made me do it. Said he was in too deep to get out. He wanted me to steal a Henderson Grant file, but I wouldn't. Then he asked me if I'd help him if it didn't involve stealing. So I did. I made out that card on the grub plastic file and copied your signature. Well, there wasn't much harm in that, was there?

[Jack Ketch]

Oh, no. But why pick and choose? You wouldn't steal his file, but just wipe glove plastics. I don't get it.

[Cromer]

He doesn't get it, he says.

[Limu]

I didn't take the glob plastics file, Mr. Ketch, because there wasn't any such file to take.

[Jack Ketch]

What do you mean, no such file? Didn't they offer me ten grand to swipe it? Wasn't there a card showing my signature for it?

[Cromer]

Part of an elaborate plan to make you jump through the hoop. I invented the name Glub Plastic. And the file and the card to make you think you were in a jam so you'd swipe the file I really wanted. Well, it nearly worked.

[Jack Ketch]

Well, I'll be.

[Limu]

What's going to happen to us, Mr. Ketch?

[Cromer]

Not a thing. Is that right, Catch?

[Jack Ketch]

Right, as far as the girl's concerned. But how about this for you, Smooth. Well, what could we do? What could we prove? Apart from Sugar forging my signature? If I hadn't been such a double dyed dope as not to check up on Glove Plastics existence in the register, they wouldn't have got the first base with the scheme. We let them both go. Punch Bag got his reward. Next day when irate stockholders had him arrested for appropriating their funds.

[Marty Burke]

Sugar.

[Jack Ketch]

I couldn't care less. And the 10,000? Well, as there was no Glove Plastic file to steal, there was no bribe. So what else could it be but a gift? I gave it back to grand Stockholders. Honest character, aren't I? This is a great country. It costs a lot of money to run and to keep running. That's why we have taxes. Taxes are scaled so that everyone pays a fair share of the cost according to his or her.

[Narrator]

You have been listening to T Men. The true to life adventures of those men whose job it is to discover and bring to account those citizens who by concealment, deception or fraud evade their lawful taxes. T Men features Gordon Glenwright as Jack Ketch. The case of the Subtle Approach was written and directed by Donovan Joyce. All names used in this broadcast were fictitious and bore no relation to any living person. D Men is a Donovan Joyce production. This is Harp Maguire speaking.