Charlie Chan: Ryder's Cover Up or Blind Man's Bluff (EP4738)

Summary

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Episode: Charlie Chan: Ryder's Cover Up or Blind Man's Bluff (EP4738)
Release Date: June 24, 2025
Host: Adam Graham

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Introduction

In this episode of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, host Adam Graham delves into the intricate layers of the Charlie Chan mystery titled "Ryder's Cover Up or Blind Man's Bluff." Set in the mid-1930s, the story unravels the complexities surrounding the murder of Evelyn Mandini at Pine View, initially pointing suspicion towards Dr. Swan. However, as the investigation progresses, new twists emerge, revealing deeper motives and hidden secrets among the suspects.

Plot Summary

The episode centers around the murder of Evelyn Mandini at Pine View, with early evidence suggesting Dr. Swan as the prime suspect. However, Swan’s subsequent murder leaves the case wide open, implicating everyone present at Pine View. Detective Charlie Chan employs his keen observational skills to dissect the alibis and behaviors of the suspects.

Reenactment and Investigation

Charlie Chan conducts a reenactment of the crime, urging the guests to assume their respective positions during the time of the murder. This methodical approach helps identify inconsistencies in their stories. Sheriff Don Holt collaborates closely with Chan, analyzing the evidence and questioning the suspects.

Notable Quote:
"Why does Mr. Ryder lie? Is he guilty? Perhaps it is possible... If not guilty, then what?"
— Sheriff Don Holt [05:56]

Unveiling Motives

As the investigation deepens, it becomes evident that Mr. Ryder may be concealing information to protect someone else. The discovery of a bullet from Madame Landini's gun embedded in a tree becomes a pivotal clue, tightening the net around the true culprit.

Notable Quote:
"Then there remains Mr. Hugh Beaton, who was likewise in bed... That is according to his sister, Ms. Beaton, and that's the truth."
— Sheriff Don Holt [10:24]

Confrontation and Revelation

Charlie Chan confronts Mr. Romano, challenging his alibi and uncovering contradictions in his testimony. The tension escalates as evidence mounts against the suspects, leading to a climactic revelation of the murderer’s identity.

Notable Quote:
"You used it. Used it? What do you mean?"
— Charlie Chan [11:56]

Character Dynamics

• Charlie Chan: Demonstrates exceptional detective skills, using both logic and intuition to piece together the mystery.
• Sheriff Don Holt: Acts as a supportive ally to Chan, providing insightful questions and analysis.
• Leslie Beaton: Offers perspectives that challenge the investigation, particularly regarding the innocence of certain suspects.
• Mr. Romano: Represents the archetypal antagonist, whose lack of a solid alibi raises suspicions.
• Cecile: Her testimony and interactions add layers of complexity to the investigation.

Notable Quote:
"I guess I was all wrong. Unless the two of them, Cecile and Ireland cooked up that little alibi speech between them."
— Charlie Chan [19:59]

Host Commentary

After the reenactment and the intense investigation scenes, host Adam Graham provides insightful commentary on the episode's developments. He expresses frustrations with certain character motivations and the plausibility of their actions, particularly questioning Mr. Ryder's willingness to protect a servant and Leslie Beaton's skepticism towards this motive.

Notable Quote:
"I can't buy it. I mean, maybe it's the fact that I don't like Rider that much anyway, but it's tough for me to buy him being overly sentimental about Au Sing..."
— Adam Graham [29:04]

Graham also touches upon the theme of intuition in detective work, acknowledging its significance and limitations within the narrative.

Listener Feedback

The episode features feedback from listeners, highlighting appreciation for the nuanced storytelling and the minimal use of violence compared to other detective dramas. Comments from Dorothy and Bobby underscore the engaging nature of the investigation and the well-crafted character interactions.

Listener Quotes:
"Thanks for another great radio episode. Keep up the good work."
— Dorothy

"Like Charlie Chan, not much violence."
— Bobby

Conclusion

Charlie Chan: Ryder's Cover Up or Blind Man's Bluff offers a compelling blend of suspense, character development, and intricate plotting. As Detective Chan navigates through deceptive alibis and hidden motives, listeners are treated to a classic whodunit that keeps them guessing until the very end. With Adam Graham's insightful commentary and engaging narrative, this episode stands out as a testament to the enduring appeal of old-time radio mysteries.

Join us next week as we continue to unravel the final chapters of the Landini murder case, bringing you closer to the suspenseful climax and ultimate resolution of this enthralling mystery.

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Transcript

[Charlie Chan]

What is Dadication?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

The thing that drives me every day as a dad is Dariona. We call him Dae Date for short.

[Leslie Beaton]

Every day he's hungry for something, whether.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

It'S attention, affection, knowledge. And there's this huge responsibility in making sure that when he's no longer under my wing that he's a good person. I want him to be able to sit back one day and go, we worked together.

[Leslie Beaton]

We did a good job.

[Charlie Chan]

That's dedication. Find out [e-mail] brought to you by.

[Mr. Romano]

The U.S. department of Health and Human.

[Leslie Beaton]

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[Leslie Beaton]

Welcome to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio from Boise, Idaho. This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's installment of Charlie Chan. But first, I do want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, to follow us using your favorite podcast software. I also want to officially announce the start date for our new Adventure Pond podcast, the Great Adventurers of Old Time Radio. Like Great Detectives, we're going to be going through a wide variety of adventure series. We will have two different adventure series per week. We'll be starting out with Flash Gordon and Counterspot. We'll have a lot more details on how this will play out and the plans for the podcast in the coming weeks. And we will have the premiere episode released on the Great Detectives feed on Sunday, July 13. So we're very excited and hopefully we'll have a trailer set up soon and people will be able to subscribe. Might even be able to right now, but I'm recording this well ahead of time. But do be sure to check out the Great Adventurers of Old Time Radio coming next month. Now we return to the mid-1930s for episodes 27 and 28 of the Landini murder case writers. Cover up and Blind Man's Bluff.

[Charlie Chan]

The most delightfully fascinating character in the realms of mystery. Charlie Chen.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Sa.

[Leslie Beaton]

Sam.

[Charlie Chan]

The murder of Evelyn Mandini at Pine View. Suspicion had pointed definitely to Dr. Swan. But Swan's murder left the case wide open. With everyone at Pine View a possible suspect. Charlie Chan, knowing that several of those present are lying about their activities the night of Landini's murder, tells the various guests to take their places at the different locations they occupied when they heard the fatal shock. A reenactment of the crime in rapid succession. Charlie Chan questions the guest and now in the seclusion of the study, he discusses the results with Sam Holt, Don Holt, the sheriff and pretty Leslie Beaton. Well, taking it all in all, Mr. Chan, your reenactment of the crime did warm up the trail a bit.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Yes, Mr. Holt now possess very definite proof Mr. Ryder is lying. Why does Mr. Ryder lie? Is he guilty? Perhaps it is possible. And it is thought which cannot be dismissed. If not guilty, then what?

[Charlie Chan]

That he's trying to hide somebody.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Correct, Sheriff. And if so, who is Mr. Rider trying to hide?

[Charlie Chan]

Sing, of course.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Well, quite so, Sheriff. Mr. Ryder has undoubtedly found the same answer to addition sum which we have so often added. And like us, Mr. Rider, disliking to see loyal and aged Chinese servant arrested, decides to shield him.

[Cecile]

I know you're going to laugh at me.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

My dear Ms. Beaton, we welcome your opinion. As for laughter, at present moment, it is far from my mind.

[Cecile]

Well, I. My woman's intuition tells me that our thing killed neither Landini nor Dr.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Sand. Ah, but Ms. Beaton, your woman's intuition, which by the way, I do not disparage. This woman's intuition, however, does not help in matter of presenting evidence to defend our Singing court.

[Charlie Chan]

Right, Inspector Tan. And here's something else that I might as well tell you. I had a call from the DA's office. He did, son. What'd they say? All they were sarcastic. Asked me if we'd given up trying to solve this thing. And if we weren't just having a good vacation at the expense of Deadly ward.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

That, I am sorry to say, is what I have been expecting. What other matters did they bring to your attention?

[Charlie Chan]

I told them that we had the situation well in hand and that they could expect an arrest within a few days. Golly, sir, now I ain't so sure that I'd added that laugh. Oh, they mentioned the fact that if we cared to look into the matter, we'd find there was a Young fellow by the name of Hugh Beaton who was heir to Landini estate.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

To which you answered that if they.

[Charlie Chan]

Cared to look into the matter further, they'd find that Beaton wasn't and never was heir to Landini's estate.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Their reaction to that statement.

[Charlie Chan]

Please shut up. Come in.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Yes, Mr. Romano.

[Mr. Romano]

Mr. Chan, I have come here to have a chat with you.

[Cecile]

Then I'll go.

[Mr. Romano]

Oh, it is not necessary, Mr. Beaton. What I wish to tell you, Mr. Chan, can be told to everyone. Not only here, but everywhere. You said, that is, you indicated that you have the suspicion of me because I am what you call heir to Landini estate.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

No degree of suspicion. Yes, Mr. Romano, when one's chicken coop has been raided, one looks with suspicion upon all merchants selling eggs in the marketplace.

[Mr. Romano]

But do I agree that the one who killed Ellen Landini is same one who killed Dr. Swan?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

That is supposition, Mr. Romano, which may or may not be correct.

[Mr. Romano]

But I could not have killed Dr. Swann. I have a witness. As I tell you, I get out of a bed, I have only the pajimmies, the dressing gown. You know, Mr. Ryder, Ms. Beaton, our singer. They know that is the truth. I could not have gone to house and killed Swan.

[Charlie Chan]

I.

[Mr. Romano]

But we were all waiting for you more than 40 minutes before you and the sheriff returned. How could I be the one to.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Kill swann Then, Mr. Romano, you in turn will have to agree to certain facts.

[Mr. Romano]

What are these facts, Mr. Chandler?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

If you are in possession of alibi in matter of the death of Dr. Swann, then so is Ms. Beaton, who was in your presence.

[Mr. Romano]

Yes, but. Yes, I never have a suspicion of Mr. Beaton.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Likewise, Mr. Rider would be eliminated from catalogue of suspected the.

[Mr. Romano]

Certainly, Mr. Ryder. He was with me.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

And Ah Singh. Do you think Ah Singh could have gone down road to deserted house and returned within necessary time limit?

[Mr. Romano]

No, no, no, no. I sing. He could not, Mr. Ward.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

He was in bed. Do you think Mr. Ward would have done so?

[Mr. Romano]

Impossibile. Ridiculous. He wasn't bed when AH Singh went to his room.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Then there remains Mr. Hugh Beaton, who was likewise in bed. That is according to his sister, Ms. Beaton, and that's the truth.

[Mr. Romano]

I believe it. I believe it.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Then we come down to Mrs. O' Farrell.

[Charlie Chan]

I can see Mrs. O' Farrell plodding through the snow, bent on killing Swan.

[Mr. Romano]

No, no, not a Mrs. O' Farrell, but perhaps. Yes, a Cecile.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Sorry to disappoint, Mr. Romano, but it was not Cecile's footprints we followed. In snow.

[Mr. Romano]

What? It could have been her husband. Do not forget that he hate Swan. With a hate like the poisonous snake.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Would you meet Mr. Island in a vacant house at midnight, Mr. Romano, if he hated you as much as he hated Swan?

[Mr. Romano]

No, most certainly not.

[Charlie Chan]

Not even for money?

[Mr. Romano]

Not for all of the money in the world.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Then do you think that Dr. Swann was more brave than you?

[Mr. Romano]

But, no, I. I am sorry, gentlemen. I make a mistake in thinking I can convince you that I do not kill this one.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

I'm sorry, Mr. Romano, but you have exactly same degree of alibi as everyone else in this case. Yes. Come in, please.

[Charlie Chan]

Come to see me, Mr. Chan.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Yes, Mr. Island. Will you be so kind as to look on top of desk? And tell me, have you seen that.45 before?

[Charlie Chan]

Sure. It's mine. I brought it down here because my wife, Cecile, was scared to death. You used it. Used it? What do you mean?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Oh.

[Charlie Chan]

Think I killed Swan with it? Well, you're wrong. Not that I would have minded killing that rat. But listen. I bought the cartridges for that gun after Swan was killed. And the gunsmith will tell you that. He remarked that the gun hadn't been fired for years. He, the gunsmith suggested that I go out in his backyard and fire one shot before I turned it over to Cecile.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Which you did.

[Charlie Chan]

Yes. And I reloaded it and gave it to Cecile. But if it's alibis you're looking for, I've got a better one. I awakened about 1230 and remembered that I needed new magneto points for the plane. So I sent a night letter to San Francisco. You'll find that the telephone company has a record of that call. If you fellows keep on providing alibis for yourselves and one another. At this rate, I'll begin to think that I killed Swan in my sleep. Only Inspector Chan here can provide a good alibi for me.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Yes, Excessive concentration, like excess in anything not good. I suggest that before it is completely dark, we take a little walk. Appetizer before dinner? If you wish. You take my arm, Mr. Holt.

[Charlie Chan]

Good idea. How about you, Leslie?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

I think it's a splendid idea, Romano.

[Mr. Romano]

Ah, no, no, no, Mr. Chandler. This time of evening for Singer, it is treacherous. The throat that is sensitive throat. It cannot stand the dampness in the air.

[Charlie Chan]

I've got a little job to finish on the car. If there isn't anything else, Mr. Chan.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

No, Mr. Ireland. Thank you so much.

[Charlie Chan]

We'll go on ahead, Leslie and I.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Please do, Sheriff. We older ones who stole at no doubt more leisurely pace. Man of my proportion take exercise seasoned with much discretion.

[Charlie Chan]

Chucky. Mrs. Chan, you ain't, sir.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Sir? Lord, no. No case. No doubt of overdeveloped chest. Which is located somewhat lower than usual. Oh, here's that door. Your pardon, Mr. Holt. Two steps down. That is it.

[Charlie Chan]

Thanks. It smells good, don't it, Mr. Chan?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Ah, yes. We who live in houses forget laughs too often to be fully appreciative. Good things of nature.

[Charlie Chan]

Watch you don't catch cold, dad. I'll be all right, son. Now, ain't there to limit, Mr. Chan? Here I'm getting nigh to the end of my days, but to hear dawn, you'd think I was just out of the cradle. You got sons like that, I suppose, Mr. Chan?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Indeed, yes, sir. Princes have sensors and fathers have sons. I.

[Charlie Chan]

What is it, Mr. Chance?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Again, I repeat. Man who hides treasures in snow forgets that summer is coming. Rain has dispersed snow under trees. And I find this feels like a piece of bark. It is a. A piece of bark, Mr. Holt. Say nothing, Mr. Holt. Night after dark, with assistance of your son, we shall forge one more link in chain. Or perhaps I should say, we shall weave one more strand in rope. Which will in finish avenged death of Madame Landini.

[Charlie Chan]

The sheriff, Don Holt, Leslie Beaton and Charlie Chan are in the study. When the sheriff turns to the Honolulu detective. And reminds him of one of Romano's remarks. You know, Inspector, I've been thinking a good deal about Romano's remarks. That Cecile or Ireland could have killed Swann.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Yes, Sheriff, it's quite true that the.

[Charlie Chan]

Footprints we followed weren't Cecile's. But it's been done before. Cecile could have been wearing someone else's shoes.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

I agree with possibility, but frankly doubt that that possibility is correct. 1. You see, Sheriff, we are dealing with murderer who is more than ordinarily clever person. Not being wishful of casting any reflection upon Cecile's intelligence. But I doubt her capacity is of sufficient greatness to have perpetrated both murders without leaving more in nature of clues.

[Charlie Chan]

I suppose that's right, Inspector. Don't you think we really ought to question Cecile?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

You are quite correct, Sheriff. And when we have finished questioning Cecile, I have little game of blind man's buff I wish to indulge in with restive group.

[Charlie Chan]

Blind man's buff.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

You shall observe faces. While I engage in putting apparently innocent questions regarding natural history.

[Charlie Chan]

Whatever you say, Inspector. Even if I don't understand it. I'll fetch the seal.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Very good, Sheriff.

[Charlie Chan]

Well done, Julia. I'm going to get to see you. I'll be back in a minute.

[Cecile]

All right.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Please be seated, Miss Beaton.

[Cecile]

I've just been outside for a minute, admiring the view. It's gorgeous. Magnificent.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

You. You really like this country? This mountainous country?

[Cecile]

I love it. You know, sometimes I. I believe I'll stay here. Would that be a good idea, do.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

You think that can be answered only in terms of possible happiness? Which, as I have before remarked, is not a matter of geography.

[Cecile]

I know. Would I, do you think, be contented here?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

I seek to win reputation as philosopher, not as fortune teller. If I were saying latter role, I would say it would depend on whether or not you have companion. One cannot applaud with one hand.

[Cecile]

Well, perhaps I shouldn't have brought the matter up.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

You are really quite fond of Sheriff, are you not?

[Cecile]

Yes, Mr. Chan. I. I like him very much.

[Charlie Chan]

Remember the study, please. Cecile.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Ah, Cecile. We have omitted to ask you. What were you doing night Dr. Swan was murdered?

[Cecile]

What was I doing, Monsieur Chamber? I was in bed asleep.

[Charlie Chan]

You didn't wake up at all during the night?

[Cecile]

What? Yes, of course. I wake when the doors make what you call banging noise. I get out of bed, but I hear voices. Ah Singh, Mr. Ryder, Mr. Romano. So I go back to bed.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

You heard Ah Singh, Mr. Romano and Mr. Ryder, but you did not hear Sheriff or myself?

[Cecile]

No, Mr. Chan, I did not. I was tired, weary. I go right away to sleep, I think.

[Charlie Chan]

Then you didn't know that your husband got up and telephoned a night letter to San Francisco?

[Cecile]

Oh, but yes, sir. Tien Moore. But that was before. About a little after midnight, I think.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Then you did not hear Mr. Ward return home to Pine View?

[Cecile]

No, Mr. Chan. I go to bed about 11 o' clock. I am almost asleep when my husband say townation. I've got to phone about magneto points. What these are me, I do not know, but that is what he say. Then a little later, I wake with wing banging door. I try to sleep. That is, after I hear the voices. Then clock in living room strike half hour before one o' clock. After that I know nothing till half thing. He knock on door and morning six o' clock.

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[Sheriff Don Holt]

I think that is all, Cecile. Have you any suggestions, Sheriff?

[Charlie Chan]

Not a thing, Inspector.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Tell your husband not to go to bed, Cecile. I wish to have a little chat with him. Thank you so much.

[Charlie Chan]

I guess I was all wrong. Unless.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Yes, Sheriff. Unless.

[Charlie Chan]

Unless the two of them, Cecile and Ireland cooked up that little alibi speech between them.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Man, who is on Strange pathway would be foolish to ignore any signpost suggestion which you have just made referring to collusion between Cecile and husband cannot be ignored as possibility. But now I ask cooperation of both of you.

[Charlie Chan]

Granted. In advance. Naturally.

[Cecile]

Anything at all to cooperate. Mr. James.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

We shall pretend that we have been discussing trees. Please. Yes, Sheriff. You, if you will be so kind, will try to catch expressions on all faces as my innocent questioning progresses.

[Charlie Chan]

Okay. I suppose you'll tell me what it's all about afterwards.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Yes, Sheriff. But I do not want your observations prejudiced by any advanced suggestions. Shall we go below? But really, Dudley, the situation is becoming difficult.

[Charlie Chan]

My business is suffering.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Now, now, John.

[Charlie Chan]

It isn't as bad as all that. Ah, here is chair now. And Ms. Beaton. Sit down here, Ms. Beaton.

[Cecile]

Thank you, Mr. Ward.

[Charlie Chan]

Pine View getting a little tedious, Ms. Beaton?

[Cecile]

No, Mr. Ward. You really are the perfect host. You leave your guests to their own devices. We've been having a most interesting discussion in the setting. Yes, indeed. Yes, we were discussing trees.

[Charlie Chan]

Trees?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Yes. Mr. Ryder, at home I am an amateur student of trees. I know the palm, coconut, royal papaya, all of them. But I must confess myself shamefully ignorant of the coniferous, the cone bearing trees. I should like to know something about them. For instance, the bark in a certain family of pines, the bark grows much thicker near the ground. Becomes more fragile as one ascends. Are these around pine view of similar nature?

[Charlie Chan]

Well, frankly, Mr. Chan, I don't know. I never thought of it. But then, well, I'm not much of a student of nature.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Is it too much to Hope that you, Mr. Ryder, might have information on that point?

[Charlie Chan]

It is hoping for much too much, Chan. What should I know about it?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

But you have been mining man about these parts. You have been snowed in among these very trees.

[Charlie Chan]

I don't care if I've been snowed in every winter.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

I don't know, I don't know.

[Charlie Chan]

Ah, here's our Singh with more logs. Put them on the hearth, Singh.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Perhaps Ah Singh knows answers to my question. What you like to know, Mr. Chen. Can you tell me, Ah, Singh, whether or not the bark on these pines is more fragile near the top of the tree? But you know, I seeing that that is the case in some pines. Oh, sure, sure, sure. Yeah, but these pines. I see no can say why you no look and say, alas, I envy your slim figure. Mine, I'm afraid not too well adapted to climbing trees. Well, I perceive that in matter of natural history, I have nothing to learn here. I think I Shall take promenade. You care to join me, Sheri?

[Charlie Chan]

Sure thing, Inspector.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

In case you are retired before we return, I bid you all good night.

[Charlie Chan]

Good night, Jan. And good night.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Well, Sheriff, result of observation, if any.

[Charlie Chan]

Inspector Ryder seemed unnecessarily brusque. But then he's almost always is anyway.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Quite. Yes, as you say, Mr. Ryder is like small boy with chip on shoulder. But what does I think?

[Charlie Chan]

I didn't notice anything.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

I did. I noted momentary glint of fear in his eyes. But we shall see. Perhaps he will fall into traps. We go to back door where Mr. Island will be waiting.

[Charlie Chan]

Well, as I said before, perhaps you'll tell me what this is all about.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Sheriff, I promise you, in less than five minutes you shall know. And. Oh, there's Mr. Island.

[Charlie Chan]

You wanted me, Mr. Chan? Yes.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Please accompany us to garage. I noted ladder there this afternoon.

[Charlie Chan]

Ladder? Yes, I've got it out on the terrace. I was fixing a pane of glass on the hothouse roof.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Good. We shall use it. It's quite chilly outside. Exercise of climbing will not come amiss. Sheriff, you watch with Eagle Eye Battle house for anyone observing our action.

[Charlie Chan]

Here's the ladder, Mr. Chan.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Splendid. Up against this tree. There. You, Sheriff, have I believe what is called jackknife?

[Charlie Chan]

Yeah. You want it?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Thank you so much. Ladder all secure. I shall mount rung by rung, remembering the journey of the thousand miles may step at time.

[Charlie Chan]

Look, Allen, the back porch. Someone opened the door. Yes, I sing.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Ah, so that part of the practice successfully sprung. And, ah.

[Charlie Chan]

Found something, Inspector?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Yes, Sheriff. In one moment I shall have the object of my search freed from trees.

[Charlie Chan]

But what? What is it?

[Sheriff Don Holt]

Here it is. Bullet. Which was fired from Madame Landini's gun. I will, as young son would say, bet my shirt on it.

[Charlie Chan]

So the bullet fired from Landini's gun embedded in a tree. And ah. Singh watching from the back porch. Well, indeed. Can Inspector Chan say the net draws tight? After you've heard your sponsor's message, Inspector Chan will be with us again.

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[Charlie Chan]

Mr. Chan, these little gems of Chinese philosophy are much appreciated. I knew you'd be pleased to learn that.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

I am honored as well as. Please, please, Mr. Wilson. Some men strive for riches and find the flavor of their success bitter to the taste. Other men desire power, but find that in their very strength they have disclosed their weakness. Still more seek fame, only to learn that fame and bitterness go hand in hand. If man can look back on life's work and find that he has been trusted, that, my friend, is life's greatest reward.

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[Leslie Beaton]

Welcome back. They reference Getting close to the end of this case. It's important to keep in mind that that was in episode 27 of 39. And of course the episode we just finished was episode 28. So we still have a bit more story to go, but we're getting to the point of turning to the climax and the solution of the case. I will admit some frustration with the suspicion of Ah Sing. The idea that Rider is covering up for Ah Sing just I can't buy it. I mean, maybe it's the fact that I don't like Rider that much anyway, but it's tough for me to buy him being overly sentimental about Au Sing, particularly since he dropped an ethnic slur on Charlie Chan. He just doesn't sound like the kind of guy to break his back to protect a Chinese man. In fact, he's done at least one thing that could be seen as trying to implicate Ah Singh. I might consider the possibility a little bit more if A Sing worked for Rider, but since Ah Sing worked for Dudley Ward, I just can't see Ryder saying on general principle that he's going to protect a Sing out of the goodness of his heart. I was also frustrated by Chan's discounting, while not totally dismissing Ms. Beaton's view that a Sing didn't commit either murder, Chan was right that you couldn't take her intuition into court as evidence. But the same could be said of all the supposition and stretches that they're doing to keep A Sing near the top of the suspect list. And intuition is a fascinating topic, certainly in detective fiction, and I think there's been some research, and probably one of the best theories I read was the idea that intuition isn't magic, but rather knowing something, but not quite knowing why you know it. Obviously that sort of thing can be influenced by a lot of factors. It isn't infallible. But Inspector Chan was right to at least not dismiss it. And I suspect Ms. Beaton is right. But we'll see. Again, I've not read to the end of the book or listened to the last episode of the serial, so I don't know. I'm just kind of live guessing with no more knowledge than you. I will also say I would not be surprised if Assay knows more than he's letting on. I did like the conversation with Romano. It did a good job illustrating the bind that he's in in terms of trying to exonerate himself, but also the problem they're in if everybody was telling the truth. Everybody's got an alibi, but obviously some people are lying and it isn't just the murderer. I'm really intrigued by what Chan was playing at with the bird question and we'll get a better idea what that's all about when we listen next week. What exactly this bullet being found means. Well now we turn to listener comments and feedback and we have a couple of comments on YouTube regarding episode 4720. Dorothy writes, thanks for another great radio episode. Keep up the good work. And then Bobby says, like Charlie Chan, not much violence. Well, thanks so much. And I would agree with that. This is probably the least violent program we've had on here. I mean something like Broadway's My Beat or Pat Novak for Hire. You might have three or four murders happen in the episode. The average two episodes of this is Charlie Chan questioning the suspects in between them, going to enjoy recreational activities to pass the time of day. If anyone ever said the Landini murder case was too violent, I don't know what to tell you. I will say once we get into some of the self contained episodes, there's a bit more action. Nothing like many of the other hardboiled programs we feature. Alright, well let's go ahead and thank the Patreon supporter of the day. And I want to thank Real Oodenoodle Patreon supporter since December, currently supporting the podcast at the shamas level of $4 or more per month. Thank you so much for your support and that'll do it for today. We'll be back next Tuesday with the next two chapters of the Landini murder case. But join us back here tomorrow for Broadway's My Beat where say something to.

[Charlie Chan]

Me so I'll know you're working. I'm working, Mr. Chelsea. I walk around and observe and Jot little things down in this little book, and that's what I get paid for.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

You don't care, do you?

[Charlie Chan]

What do you care if someone's been killed? Slashed to death? Show me a body and I'll help you weep. If you'd only listen to me. Stop walking around and hear what I've got to say. All right. Go ahead. Mr. Chelsea. Something's happened to Celia. Celia Jordan. That's the name, isn't it? So I'll know. Why don't you pay attention? Look at those spots over there. Blood. I'd say they were blood. Drunks have a habit of getting themselves nicked. I can show you statistics. Something's happened to Celia. Mr. Chelsea. Why are you here? What are you doing in this apartment? I asked you that 10 minutes ago, and you told me something's happened to Celia. What are you doing here? I had a date with her tonight. I have one with her almost every night. I see. Is this Ms. Jordan's photograph? She's young. About 22, I'd say. But then I'm not very good on guessing ages. For instance, I'd say you were about 53, 51. You see what I mean? I'm not very good about ages. Something's happening. Don't do that again, Mr. Chelsea. Well, something has.

[Sheriff Don Holt]

And I know why, too.

[Leslie Beaton]

I hope you'll be with us then. In the meantime, send your comments to Box 13@Green GreatDetectives.net follow us on Twitter at radiodetectives and check us out on Instagram. Instagram.com greatdetectives from Boise, Idaho, this is your host, Adam Graham, signing off.

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