Mr. and Mrs. North: The Milkman's Ring (EP4602)

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Podcast: The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Host: Adam Graham Radio Detective
Episode Title: Mr. and Mrs. North: The Milkman's Ring
Release Date: January 16, 2025

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Introduction

In this gripping episode of Mr. and Mrs. North, Mr. Jerry North and his wife, Pam, find themselves entangled in a mysterious predicament that unfolds into a complex web of deceit, murder, and hidden motives. Set against the backdrop of bustling New York City, the episode masterfully blends suspense with the charming dynamics of the Norths.

The Norths' Predicament

The episode opens with the Norths stranded in the wee hours of the morning due to their car breaking down. Jerry, the ever-practical husband, is troubleshooting the mechanical failure while Pam, his witty wife, provides comedic relief.

Jerry North ([03:54]): "Oh, it's no use, dear. This thing wouldn't start if I gave it a dose of Benzedrine."

Pam North ([03:59]): "I wish it stopped turning the motor over. I'm beginning to feel like a malted nip."

Their banter sets the tone for the episode, highlighting their complementary personalities.

Encounter with the Milkman

As they grapple with their stalled vehicle, a milkman named Nelly arrives, offering assistance. Initially appearing as a benevolent figure, the milkman soon reveals a more sinister side.

Milkman ([05:05]): "Run out of engine, I think. Do you know where I can find a garage that's open at this time of the night?"

The interaction takes a tense turn when a man with a scar and a gun intervenes, escalating the situation.

Thug ([07:24]): "Shut up. I ain't got time for polite conversation."

Discovery of the Murder

Amidst the confrontation, the Norths stumble upon a dead body near their vehicle, uncovering the murder at the heart of the mystery.

Narrator ([11:58]): "Well, this is one situation where there's more to cry over than spilled milk."

Jerry's keen observation skills come into play as he piecers together the clues.

Jerry North ([11:26]): "Wait a minute. I think I understand it now. Pam."

Sergeant Mullins' Investigation

Homicide Sergeant Mullins arrives on the scene disguised as the milkman, bringing a twist to the narrative. His investigation reveals the complexity of the case, involving a stolen diamond ring that ties multiple characters together.

Milkman/Sergeant Mullins ([15:22]): "Homicide Sergeant Mullins speaking."

The plot thickens as Mrs. Stewart, the owner of the stolen ring, faces scrutiny. Her evasive behavior and hidden motives add layers to the mystery.

Mrs. Stewart ([17:06]): "I pawned it about a month ago, and I didn't want you to know about it, so I had a duplicate made."

Resolution

Through relentless pursuit and sharp deductions, the Norths, alongside Sergeant Mullins, unravel the truth behind the stolen ring and the ensuing murder. The episode concludes with the culprits apprehended and the mystery neatly tied up, showcasing the Norths' effectiveness as amateur detectives.

Milkman ([25:34]): "Oh, It's a pleasure, Mrs. North. I wish I could take you home every morning without a murder. Of course."

Pam North ([25:46]): "I think you're pretty swell, too."

Notable Quotes

• Jerry North ([07:00]): "As far as we know, we haven't touched a drop."

• Pam North ([07:08]): "But you haven't got gas. It wasn't our fault, the thug did it."

• Thug ([14:30]): "Because I don't want to get blamed for stealing that ring. I want to put it back before she finds out it was stolen."

• Mrs. Stewart ([17:46]): "The stones aren't real."

Conclusion

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Milkman's Ring is a standout episode that encapsulates the essence of old-time radio detective dramas. Through clever dialogue, unexpected plot twists, and engaging character interactions, the episode delivers both entertainment and intrigue. The Norths' adventure not only showcases their detective prowess but also emphasizes themes of trust, deception, and the pursuit of truth.

Listeners are left both satisfied with the resolution and eager for more escapades from this dynamic detective duo.

Transcript

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[Host]

Welcome to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio. In a moment, we're going to bring you this Week's episode of Mr. And Mrs. North, but I do want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, to follow us using your favorite podcast software. Also, if you've not already, I do encourage you to pick up my ebooks. All I Needed to Know, I Learned from Dragnet and All I Needed to Know, I Learned from Columbo. Each examines the careers and histories of seven fictional detectives, detectives and policemen, and life lessons that can be learned from them. They are available as ebooks wherever fine ebooks are sold and as audiobooks through audible.com or the Apple Store. There are more than two years of missing episodes between the last episode we played in this one with no episodes in 1946. Today's episode originally aired July 15, 1947, and the title is the Milkman's Ring.

[Announcer]

The Colgate Palmaley Pete Company, makers of Halo shampoo to glorify your hair and Colgate Tooth Powder for a breath that's sweet and teeth that Sparkle bring you Mr. And Mrs. North, starring Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin. People like Pam and Jerry north enjoy living in New York because there's always something going on at any hour of the day or night. But if there's one time when the big city sleeps or even dozes off for a moment, it's in the wee hour just before dawn when the streets are deserted and your car has just broken down on the outskirts skirts of town.

[Jerry North]

Oh, it's no use, dear. This thing wouldn't start if I gave it a dose of Benzedrine.

[Pam North]

I wish it stopped turning the motor over. I'm beginning to feel like a malted nip.

[Jerry North]

Must be the distributor or that float in the carburetor.

[Pam North]

Oh, no, it's the starter, Jerry. It keeps spinning around and around as if all the ice cream weren't melted.

[Jerry North]

What ice cream?

[Pam North]

Well, I hadn't thought about the flavor.

[Jerry North]

I suppose it's chocolate in the carburetor.

[Pam North]

Is that what you call those things?

[Jerry North]

What things?

[Pam North]

Those aluminum containers they mix Maltas in.

[Jerry North]

Darling, I'm talking about starting the car.

[Pam North]

For goodness sake. What do you think I'm talking about?

[Jerry North]

I don't know, dear. You haven't given me a clue.

[Pam North]

Jerry, where you going?

[Jerry North]

Well, we can't just sit here, Pam. I've got to find a garage or a telephone or somebody that'll give us a hitch to one. Everybody around here seems to be asleep.

[Pam North]

Oh, there must be some sign of life. Other people drive home from late parties, don't they?

[Jerry North]

Not along this road. There doesn't seem to be a single. Ah, a milk wagon.

[Pam North]

What are you so happy about? We don't want any milk.

[Jerry North]

Hey there, hold up a second, will you?

[Milkman]

Oh, ho, Nelly. What's your trouble, mister? Run out of gas?

[Jerry North]

Run out of engine, I think. Do you know where I can find a garage that's open at this time of the night?

[Milkman]

Well, now, I don't know as I can. I don't have much use for garages, you know. Not while there's good horses around. Now, you stop laughing, Nelly. You break down too once in a while.

[Pam North]

What's the matter, Jerry? Won't he help us?

[Milkman]

Oh, I'll help you, ma'am, soon as I finish up my milk route. Nelly won't mind taking you to a garage so long as you don't make her go in. The smell of gas gives her colic, I guess.

[Pam North]

She doesn't even like to talk about it.

[Milkman]

She don't mind.

[Announcer]

Well, how long do you think it'll.

[Jerry North]

Take you to finish?

[Milkman]

Oh, it won't be long. I haven't got but a few more calls to make. Now, you just sit here in the wagon and wait for me. I'll be back in a minute.

[Pam North]

Do you think we ought to.

[Jerry North]

Jerry, wait in the wagon?

[Announcer]

Why not?

[Pam North]

I don't know. It seems kind of funny to be sitting in a milk wagon. I don't know a thing about cows.

[Jerry North]

I don't either, dear, but I just as soon get home tonight. Come on.

[Pam North]

Must be awfully lonely being a milkman. Leaving bottles at people's doors. Sitting up here in the driver's seat. You never see anybody face to face. Not even the horse.

[Jerry North]

Pam, will you please sit down and lead Nellie out of this? The first thing you know I'll have to.

[Pam North]

You have to what?

[Jerry North]

Stay where you are.

[Milkman]

Don't make it sound.

[Pam North]

Why, Jerry.

[Announcer]

Shut up.

[Pam North]

I tell you, Jerry north, how dare you talk to me like that.

[Jerry North]

I'm not talking, Pam. It's this manly looking gentleman who's just stepped up to the wagon. The one on your left with the scar on his face and the long.

[Milkman]

Nosed gun in his hand.

[Pam North]

Oh, how do you do?

[Milkman]

Keep your trap shut or you'll get hurt.

[Announcer]

Where's the milk?

[Pam North]

Come that. Well, what milk?

[Milkman]

Come on, come on. Where are the cases that were piled up and back?

[Pam North]

I don't know. We're strangers. Here.

[Milkman]

Push over. Let me look inside.

[Pam North]

Yes, sir.

[Milkman]

Is that all the milk there is? Just these four bottles.

[Jerry North]

As far as we know, we haven't touched a drop.

[Pam North]

No, we're coffee drinkers.

[Milkman]

Shut up. I ain't got time for polite conversation.

[Jerry North]

Hey, what are you doing? That's somebody's milk.

[Milkman]

Mind your own business.

[Pam North]

Oh, you can't do that. Think of all the trouble the cows went to.

[Milkman]

Sit down and keep out of the way, Jerry.

[Pam North]

He's milk mad. He'll break all the bottles and we'll get the blame for it.

[Milkman]

Well, that's that.

[Pam North]

There's some cream over here in the corner.

[Milkman]

Never mind. Where's the milk route?

[Jerry North]

The what?

[Milkman]

The list of places the milkman delivers to. It ought to be hanging up here somewhere.

[Pam North]

Is this it?

[Milkman]

That's what I want.

[Jerry North]

Now, wait a minute. You can't get away with this.

[Milkman]

No? What are you gonna do?

[Jerry North]

Pay for the milk?

[Milkman]

That's more like it. Just to make sure you don't get in my hair, I'm gonna send you.

[Jerry North]

Two on a little buggy ride.

[Pam North]

Bucky, here. Don't you dare take those reins.

[Milkman]

You'll get them back in a minute, lady. Give him a good ride. Hey, don't do that.

[Pam North]

Gary, stop him. That bug's running away.

[Jerry North]

Never mind him, Pam.

[Milkman]

The horse Is too.

[Jerry North]

Had a girl, Nelly. Just take it easy and we'll find your master for you.

[Pam North]

Maybe it'd be better not to after running away with his horse.

[Jerry North]

The horse ran away with us, dear. And if she hadn't tired on that long hill, we'd have been in Cleveland by now.

[Pam North]

Oh, golly, she's starting again.

[Jerry North]

Don't excite her, Pam. She just sees her master.

[Pam North]

Where?

[Jerry North]

Waiting right over there on the curb next to our car. Whoa, Nelly. Easy, girl. This is the end of the line.

[Pam North]

You better start talking, Jerry, before the milkman turns sour.

[Milkman]

Fine thing. A fine thing. If you want to go for a ride, why don't you find a merry go round?

[Jerry North]

We can explain everything. Driver.

[Milkman]

You can't explain overheating this horse. She ain't air cooled, you know. Well, gosh a mighty. You broke my milk, too. Now Mrs. Snyder won't be able to take her bath.

[Pam North]

But it wasn't our fault, driver. That horrible man had a scar on his face and a gun in our ribs. Otherwise the horse wouldn't have run away. Don't you see?

[Milkman]

I see all right, but I don't think I'm hearing so good.

[Pam North]

He broke the bottles, the thug. And he took the milk route, too.

[Milkman]

Now, why would anybody want to break milk bottles?

[Pam North]

That's just it. We don't know. Unless he sells cardboard containers.

[Jerry North]

It's a lot more serious than that, Pam. That guy was desperate.

[Milkman]

I don't believe the whole story.

[Thug]

Stick him up.

[Milkman]

Huh?

[Thug]

Stick him up all over you. You'll get shot.

[Pam North]

Jerry, it's a girl.

[Milkman]

Now, what kind of a joke.

[Thug]

Shut up. Hand over all the milk you got. Come on, lady, pass it down.

[Pam North]

But there isn't any more. Will. Cream do. We have some very thin cream.

[Thug]

Don't be funny. Give me the cream.

[Pam North]

Yes, ma'am.

[Thug]

That all there is? Just these two?

[Milkman]

That's all, lady. Mrs. Foley and Mrs. Rosenbloom. Gosh. Takes. That's not just cream. That's extra heavy.

[Thug]

What happened to all the milk?

[Jerry North]

The man with the scar got it. Got the milk root, too.

[Thug]

Man with the scar.

[Milkman]

That's what they tell me.

[Thug]

Get in, driver.

[Milkman]

How's that?

[Thug]

Get in, I said. We're all going for a little ride.

[Milkman]

Another one? My horse is exhausted.

[Thug]

Do like I tell you. You're gonna take me back over your milk? Browse.

[Milkman]

Oh, why did he do it? Find it. It'd have to happen to me. Every bottle along the route has been broken.

[Thug]

Stop your whining and keep driving.

[Milkman]

There's Mrs. Henderson.

[Pam North]

There must be milk insurance.

[Milkman]

There's Mrs. Flowers, both ports.

[Pam North]

There's rain insurance.

[Milkman]

They'll never forgive me. I'll have to move to a new neighborhood.

[Pam North]

Oh, there's one that isn't broken.

[Milkman]

Where? I see it. Mrs. Breedham's house. Ho, ho, Nellie.

[Thug]

Take it easy now. No tricks, or I'll let you have it.

[Jerry North]

We may get out, may we not?

[Thug]

One at a time. Keep in front of me, all of you.

[Jerry North]

Come on, Pam. Watch your stepdad.

[Pam North]

How can I with a hot gun breathing down my neck?

[Thug]

Go ahead, milkman, stay with him.

[Milkman]

I'm staying. Only I wish you keep moving. Oh, yes, ma'am.

[Thug]

Not too fast, now. Keep in line.

[Pam North]

Anything you say. Go ahead. Jerry, I just can't understand why all the other milk bottles are broken and this one is still whole.

[Jerry North]

Wait a minute. I think I understand it now. Pam.

[Milkman]

What is it?

[Jerry North]

A man lying across the steps. A dead man.

[Pam North]

Oh, no.

[Thug]

How do you know he's dead?

[Jerry North]

He's been shot through the head.

[Pam North]

Jerry, that thug did it. The man with a scar on his face. He killed him.

[Jerry North]

No, Pam. That thug didn't kill this man.

[Pam North]

Why not?

[Jerry North]

Because this man is the one with the scar on his face.

[Announcer]

Well, this is one situation where there's more to cry over than spilled milk.

[Milkman]

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[Announcer]

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[Thug]

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[Thug]

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[Host]

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[Announcer]

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[Host]

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[Announcer]

Now back to Mr. And Mrs. North.

[Pam North]

Don't just stand there, Jerry. Get the police.

[Jerry North]

I'd be very happy to, dear, but I doubt if this young lady with the gun will let me.

[Thug]

I will in a minute, mister, as soon as I search this guy's pocket.

[Pam North]

Oh, don't do that. It's against the law. To move a dead man against the law.

[Thug]

To do a lot of things.

[Milkman]

I'll bet you've done them all.

[Thug]

Shut up. All I wanted from you is milk.

[Jerry North]

Just the same, you're going to get into a lot of trouble if you don't stop throwing suspicion on yourself. You're mixed up in a murder case, young lady.

[Thug]

No, I'm not. I'm just looking for a ring.

[Pam North]

What kind of a ring? Is that what he was looking for?

[Thug]

That's my business.

[Jerry North]

It'll be the police's business too, when they catch up with you. Don't forget you've got three witnesses here who can identify you.

[Thug]

Cut it out, will you? I didn't kill this guy.

[Pam North]

But you do know who he is.

[Thug]

He's a skunk. A no good, double crossing skunk.

[Pam North]

Oh, I take it you're in love with him.

[Thug]

I was until he tried to run out on me to swipe in somebody's ring. That sturdy rat. He thought the cops were chasing him down the street. He had to get rid of it.

[Milkman]

So he just left it in my milk wagon?

[Thug]

That's what he told me. Said he cut through the cap of a milk bottle and dropped it inside so he could pick it up later.

[Jerry North]

Only the wagon had moved by then.

[Thug]

I guess so.

[Pam North]

Well, if he was double crossing you, why don't you put that gun down and let the police take over?

[Thug]

Because I don't want to get blamed for stealing that ring. I want to put it back before she finds out it was stolen.

[Pam North]

Who is she?

[Thug]

The woman I worked for. She'll think I took her because I'm her maid.

[Pam North]

Who's the woman you work for?

[Thug]

I've told you too much already. Now turn around, all of you.

[Milkman]

Watch the eye.

[Thug]

Turn around, I said. He's facing the street. If anybody tries to follow me, I'll shoot. Stay that way, all of you.

[Pam North]

See which way she's going, Jerry.

[Jerry North]

No, and I'm not going to look either. She's too nervous to be tempted with that gun.

[Milkman]

I'll see.

[Pam North]

We should have found out who she works for. The woman who owns the ring is the key to the whole case. We don't even know who she is.

[Milkman]

I know who owns the ring.

[Jerry North]

Who?

[Milkman]

Mrs. W.W. stewart. Just so on. The inscription.

[Jerry North]

What inscription? What are you talking about?

[Milkman]

The ring that was in the milk bottle.

[Pam North]

You mean you've seen that ring?

[Milkman]

Seen it? I've got it. I found it while you was out gallivanting with my horse. It's right here in my pocket. Homicide Sergeant Mullins speaking.

[Pam North]

Mullins, this is Mrs. North.

[Milkman]

Oh, so early in the morning, Mrs. North. Don't tell me you're going to start finding corpses at the break of day.

[Pam North]

Well, we found this one, Mullins. There may be more later.

[Milkman]

You mean there's one already? A bona fide murder as far as.

[Pam North]

We'Re concerned, it is. But we'll leave it to you to make it official.

[Milkman]

Well, I better get right up there.

[Pam North]

That's why I'm calling you, Mullins. Jerry and I are going to take the diamond ring over to Miss Susan. But you'll find the body on hewlett street, about six feet from Mrs. Breeden's milk bottle.

[Milkman]

What?

[Pam North]

Oh, you can't miss it, Mullins. It's homogenized. And the milkman will be waiting there for you with a gray horse.

[Milkman]

We must have a bad connection. Nothing but gibberish is coming out this end.

[Pam North]

Well, it's going in clear enough. The corpse is on Hewlett Street, 722.

[Milkman]

I got you.

[Pam North]

A milkman is waiting there for you to tell you about the murder I got you. And Jerry and I have to dash over with a ring because that mate of hers might kill somebody.

[Milkman]

I lost you.

[Pam North]

W. W Stewart is certainly taking her time about answering the doorbell, Jerry.

[Jerry North]

Well, it's only 8:00, dear. She might still be as. Yes, Mrs. Stewart. Mrs. W.W. stewart?

[Pam North]

Yes.

[Jerry North]

I believe you own a diamond ring with a large stone in the center and a circle of emeralds around it.

[Mrs. Stewart]

Why, who are you? What do you know about the ring?

[Pam North]

Well, we don't know very much, except that it was stolen last night.

[Mrs. Stewart]

Stolen from this apartment?

[Pam North]

Oh, don't be alarmed, Mrs. Stewart. The ring isn't missing anymore. But if you want it back, we'll all have to go to the police.

[Mrs. Stewart]

Oh, no. I don't want any fuss about that ring.

[Pam North]

But there is a fuss.

[Mrs. Stewart]

There will be if we stand here talking about it.

[Pam North]

Well, what should we do? Make signs?

[Mrs. Stewart]

No, please go away, will you? Don't you understand? My husband is a very jealous man. I can't stand here any longer. I really.

[Announcer]

Who is it, dear?

[Mrs. Stewart]

Oh, just some people from. From down the hall. Ed, please, will you go away and come back some other time?

[Jerry North]

Mrs. Stewart, you don't seem to realize there's been a murder.

[Mrs. Stewart]

I can't help it. There'll be another one if you get my husband involved in this.

[Jerry North]

But what about your maids? Goodbye. Well, that was a cordial little reception. Another minute and she'd have served tea right in our faces.

[Pam North]

Very strange. Jerry didn't seem as if she were at all interested in getting a ring back. Or the murder, either.

[Jerry North]

Seeming isn't believing, dear.

[Pam North]

She didn't even see the scene.

[Jerry North]

Well, before we go off the deep end on this, I think you better run down to the drugstore on the corner and phone the police again. I may need Mullen's strong right arm before I'm through here.

[Pam North]

What are you going to do?

[Jerry North]

Find out a little more about this ring alone. I won't be alone long, Pam. If you hurry that call, a squad car can be here in three minutes.

[Pam North]

All right, Jerry. I'll be right back.

[Jerry North]

Thank you, dear.

[Milkman]

And don't keep telling me I can trust you, because I can't. You lie like a trooper.

[Pam North]

I don't.

[Milkman]

Don't argue with me. I've got to get to work. Oh.

[Jerry North]

Oh, excuse me.

[Milkman]

Yeah?

[Announcer]

What are you doing here? What do you want?

[Jerry North]

Why, nothing.

[Announcer]

I would just.

[Milkman]

Don't hand me that. You were just about to ring the bell. You're one of her friends, aren't you?

[Jerry North]

No.

[Milkman]

As soon as I tell her I'm going to Chicago. They start coming early in the morning.

[Jerry North]

Now, wait a minute. I was here just a moment ago. I rang the bell. Then she was lying to me.

[Milkman]

She said it was somebody from down the hall.

[Jerry North]

Hey. Hey, let go my coat.

[Milkman]

I'll make an example of you, mister.

[Pam North]

No.

[Milkman]

Come on. Come on, get up.

[Jerry North]

So you can knock me down again? No, thank you.

[Milkman]

Get up, I said, or I'll grind you into the floor.

[Jerry North]

No, no. Wait, wait. Look, I. I don't even know your wife. I just came here to help her get a ring back. What ring? The big diamond one that was stolen last night. I've got it right here.

[Milkman]

Don't you lie to me. That ring is at the jewelers. She told me she left it there to have it fixed.

[Jerry North]

Well, I don't know what she told you, Mr. Stewart, but that's my throat you're squeezing.

[Pam North]

Come on.

[Milkman]

We're going to find out about that ring right now.

[Jerry North]

Wait a second, will you? My wife's downstairs in the phone.

[Milkman]

I don't care where your wife is. You're coming with me.

[Mrs. Stewart]

Operator.

[Pam North]

Operator, get me police headquarters right away.

[Mrs. Stewart]

Yes, ma'am. Police headquarters.

[Thug]

Put that phone down.

[Pam North]

Huh? Oh, it's you. Oh, dear, it's you.

[Thug]

Put that phone down.

[Pam North]

Of course.

[Thug]

Now hand over the ring.

[Pam North]

What ring?

[Thug]

Don't play dumb. I saw the milkman give it to you. I've been following you ever since.

[Pam North]

Well, you haven't Followed very closely. My husband's got it.

[Thug]

Get it back.

[Pam North]

But I can't. He's upstairs in the apartment on Tilden Street. And you're holding me here on Monroe Street.

[Thug]

Are you talking about.

[Pam North]

Well, it ought to be plain enough. You're holding me here on Monroe street in my.

[Thug]

Wait a minute. There goes your husband now with Mr. Stewart.

[Pam North]

Where?

[Thug]

Can't you see through the window? They're crossing the street.

[Pam North]

Well, don't you want to find out where they're going?

[Thug]

You bet I do. Come on. Until I get that ring, I'm not going to let either of you out of my sight.

[Jerry North]

I wish you'd tell me why you're dragging me to a jewelry store. Mr. Stewart, I've got the ring in my pocket.

[Announcer]

Quiet. Store's right here.

[Jerry North]

It isn't open yet.

[Milkman]

Now we'll wait. There's something awfully fishy about this ring business. And I've got a hunch my wife is behind it.

[Jerry North]

Why?

[Milkman]

Because she doesn't ever tell the truth until I dig it out of her. Only this time, I'm going to dig it out of the jewelry.

[Jerry North]

I say, what was that? Sounded like a shot to me. There's another one.

[Milkman]

Where are they coming from?

[Jerry North]

I haven't got the faintest idea. Quick it down. That one was too close for comfort.

[Milkman]

What the heck is going on here?

[Jerry North]

Don't you know, Mr. Stewart? Somebody's trying to kill us.

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[Milkman]

Those shots are coming from across the street.

[Jerry North]

Get back in the doorway, Mr. Stewart. You're too big a target. If you are the target, it's me, all right.

[Milkman]

My wife's firing those shots.

[Jerry North]

See her over there? She's coming this way. You better beat it before she gets the range.

[Milkman]

Where can I go? She's got us cornered in this doorway.

[Jerry North]

Well, I'd stand in front of you, but the way she looks, I think she'd shoot through me.

[Mrs. Stewart]

Come on out of there, Ed.

[Milkman]

Now, wait a minute, honey. You don't want to kill me.

[Jerry North]

Keep talking. It's a police car coming up.

[Announcer]

I know we had our little spats.

[Mrs. Stewart]

But stop shaking, you big bluff. If I hadn't been afraid of you, this would never have happened.

[Milkman]

But I don't want you to. It's all right, Mr. North. I've got hold of her now. You got here just in time, Officer. She was going to kill me.

[Mrs. Stewart]

Don't be a fool. I was just trying to frighten you away from this store. I didn't want you to speak to the jeweler before I did.

[Host]

Why not?

[Mrs. Stewart]

Because I lied to you about that ring, Ed. It wasn't being repaired. I pawned it about a month ago, and I didn't want you to know about it, so I had a duplicate made.

[Jerry North]

And that's the one I've got. The one that was stolen?

[Mrs. Stewart]

Yes, Mr. North. The stones aren't real.

[Milkman]

Well, I don't know what you two are talking about, but you're all coming down to headquarters for questioning. I've got a murder to solve.

[Jerry North]

That's a lucky thing you found us, Mullins.

[Announcer]

How'd you know we were here?

[Milkman]

Well, didn't your missus get a message through the headquarters? Ah, she pulled it fast on Mr. North. Made believe she was hanging on the phone and left it open all the time.

[Jerry North]

What?

[Milkman]

That's how we knew that the other girl was holding her.

[Jerry North]

What other girl? What are you talking about, Mullins?

[Announcer]

Where's Pam now?

[Milkman]

I don't know, Mr. North.

[Announcer]

Don't you? No.

[Jerry North]

What's that?

[Milkman]

Oh, there she is, across the street. Quit, Mullins.

[Jerry North]

That other girl will kill her.

[Pam North]

It's all right, Jerry. I've got the gun now.

[Jerry North]

Sam, what happens? You're not hurt?

[Pam North]

Now, don't get excited, dear. We just had a little argument over the revolver, and I won. Watch him.

[Milkman]

I got her.

[Pam North]

I didn't kill him.

[Thug]

I. I didn't kill him, I tell you.

[Pam North]

Oh, but you did. You admitted he was running out on you when you called him a skunk. You had every reason to kill him. And you proved it by refusing to give yourself up to the police when we told you to.

[Thug]

Oh, no, that wasn't it. They're afraid. They blame me for stealing the ring.

[Pam North]

Oh, but you didn't have the ring, so you couldn't have stolen it. You see, the only thing you had to hide from the police was murder.

[Milkman]

Get out.

[Pam North]

Awfully nice of you to take us home, driver. You sure you don't mind?

[Milkman]

Oh, It's a pleasure, Mrs. North. I wish I could take you home every morning without a murder. Of course.

[Pam North]

Aw, aren't you sweet? You really mean that?

[Milkman]

Sure do. Why, if I could make my milk route with you, I'd leave an extra bottle of heavy cream dream at every doorstep.

[Pam North]

I think you're pretty swell, too.

[Jerry North]

Say, what is this, a mutual admiration society?

[Pam North]

Why, Jerry north, you're not jealous, are you? I think it's fun coming home with a milkman.

[Jerry North]

So do I. As long as the milkman doesn't come home with us.

[Announcer]

Remember, every Tuesday night at the same time, the Colgate Palmoly Pete Company, makers of Halo shampoo and Colgate toothpowder, bring you Mr. And Mrs. North. Starring Joseph Curtin and Alice Frost. The characters are based on those originally created by Francis and Richard Lockridge. Original music is composed and conducted by Charles Paul. The program is produced and directed by John Lufton. A soap with a fragrance that's delightful and gay Is one that is known as Cashmere Bouquet like magical gardens with blue skies above so enchanting and trancing the fragrance men love it's thrilling to bathe each day with Cashmere Bouquet no other soap gives your skin this exciting bouquet next Tuesday night, Mr. And Mrs. North find a lawyer. Namely, to wit, his follows were in murdered and a murdered man asking for their help. Charles Stark speaking. This is cbs, the Columbia Broadcasting System.

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[Host]

Welcome back. Well, a fun romp for the most part, with some amusing turns, but I really did question the solution. While Pam came up with a motive that the maid took the rest of them to where she left the boyfriend's body made no sense. Also, as she told them when she first met them, she feared being blamed for the theft by her boss because of fear she would assume that the maid had been behind the theft. So I'm not certain Pam's dismissal of her motive makes as much sense as Pam thought it would. At any rate, we turn to listener comments and feedback and we have a couple that we'll read. This one comes from mechanics6682 regarding the literary Murder, possibly the most original story I've heard yet in the hundreds of your episodes I've listened to. If it's been done before, I missed it. And I absolutely love the lines, hey, you see this tooth? Which one? The ones that miss that's missing? No, I ain't seen it. It ain't there. That is some great line. And I do appreciate, particularly with this era of the Norse, that they can do a few things that you wouldn't hear on your typical detective program, in part because of them being a comedy and in part because of them essentially being pure amateurs, that you can do some different plots than we would typically get on your average private investigator show. And then we have a comment from Saysoft regarding the episode Frisbee Proves His Point. I'm extremely disappointed that Amazon doesn't carry Frisbee's Death Ride's a Pogo Stick book. Agreed. Definitely one of those books that shouldn't go out of print. Well, now it's time to thank our Patreon Supporter of the day. And I want to go ahead and thank April. April has been one of our patreon supporters since February 2017, currently supporting the podcast at the Detective Sergeant level of $7.14 or more per month. Thank you so much for your support, April, and that will do it for today. If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And if you're enjoying the podcast on YouTube, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and mark the notification bell. All those great things that help YouTube channels to grow. We'll be back next Thursday with another episode of Mr. And Mrs. North, but join us back here tomorrow for yours truly, Johnny dollar Ware.

[Milkman]

A few minutes later, I caught up.

[Jerry North]

With Greenpaw and Richard.

[Milkman]

They'd stop near a large, newly painted.

[Jerry North]

No trespassing sign about 20 yards from the mine's entrance. I introduce myself, Mr. Dollar.

[Announcer]

You see that sign says no Trespassing?

[Milkman]

Yeah.

[Jerry North]

Well, folks around here take the signs Mrs. Crabtree had put up mighty seriously.

[Announcer]

That right Slim?

[Milkman]

Sure is. You mean you're not going in there, Greenpaw?

[Jerry North]

Well now, we didn't say we weren't going in. We just thought we'd better consider it before we did anything hasty.

[Milkman]

But she could be dying in there. Providing she's in there.

[Thug]

Right, Mr. Green Ball?

[Jerry North]

That's right, Slim. Now, Dollar, you want to go on in? Why, there's nothing to stop you.

[Milkman]

No sir.

[Host]

I hope you'll be with us then. In the meantime, send your comments to box Thirteenreatetectives.net Follow us on Twitter at radiodetectives and check us out on Instagram. Instagram.com Great detectives from Boise, Idaho, this is your host Adam Graham signing off.

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