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Good evening, fellow bowlers.

I seem to have done it again.

There isn't much to this game, really.

With the advent of the automatic pin setter, I felt there should be some

compensating automation at this end of the alley.

I haven't had a sore arm since I began using this.

very difficult to score.

I knocked down all ten pins, the back wall and three small boys who were

in the parking lot outside.

In fact, I put one of the boys in orbit.

But perhaps we should get down to business.

After which, we should get down to business.

I really enjoyed that, didn't you, Agnes? I sure did.

Isn't it wonderful what they can do with the Bible?

Oh, my goodness, just look at the time.

I guess I'd better be getting on home.

Didn't think it was going to be such a long movie. Are you sure you'll be all

right? Oh, it's just a few blocks.

But it's late, and you know this neighborhood.

Oh, well, I'll be fine. I'll see you Tuesday at bingo.

Well, all right, but do be careful, dear.

Good night. Good night.

Mabel, how does it look?

I used some of your makeup to cover up the bruise.

Doesn't seem to help much.

I know.

I used some of my good perfume.

That that you gave me.

Mother, you'd think you were going to a party or something.

Well, you want me to look nice, don't you? Even if it is only for the police.

Believe me, Mother, the police won't care how you look. I think a woman

always try to look her best.

This old purse.

I haven't used it in years.

Is Leo awake?

Of course he is. I told you yesterday. He has an appointment today.

Oh, that's right.

How does this dress look? I shuddered the skirt just a little bit.

It looks just fine, Mother.

Then I guess I'm all set.

Well, look at the glamour girl.

Hey, where are you going, Alice? You got a heavy date?

Oh, I'm just going down to the precinct station to see Lieutenant Neal. Oh, at

this hour of the morning?

Now, why don't those jokers come down here?

After all, we pay their salaries, don't we?

Well, I think they want me to look at some photographs.

And I really don't mind.

I know that man's face anywhere.

I got a good look at him.

And if I can help the police find him and get my purse back... You're sure you

don't want me to come with you?

You've had quite a shock, Mother. Oh, I feel fine, dear. Might as well get it

over with.

Oh, you don't think I have too much lipstick on, do you?

Mother.

You look fine.

Okay,

but take it easy. Don't let them bully you.

Goodbye. Goodbye.

Oh, goodbye,

Mom. Goodbye.

Won't you come in, Mrs. Wagner?

Have a seat.

Oh, thank you.

Well, you feeling better?

Oh, I feel fine.

I guess I was a little shocked last night. He, uh, the man didn't really

me. He just mounted my purse.

I just as soon as let him have it on me, it sort of tangled on my arm.

Well, he probably got a little panicky. I guess we both did.

That's why I got this.

But you did see his face, Mrs. Wagner.

Yes, I'm sure.

I'd recognize him again.

Fine. You know, it's not very often we get good witnesses like you.

Well, just a few more questions and then we can look at some photographs.

You live alone?

No, I live with my daughter and her husband, Leo.

The apartment's registered in your name.

Oh, yes, I've had it for a number of years.

We had it even before my husband died.

Mabel, my daughter, was born there.

She and her husband have been living with me for about six months now, ever

since they got back from California.

I see.

Well, there's no use delaying the main attraction, Mrs. Wagner. Why don't we go

into the record room and you can take a look at our family albums?

I hope they don't give you nightmares.

Now, we're going to show you photographs of all kinds of criminals whom we

believe to be operating in the vicinity at the present moment.

Among them, of course, will be specialists in the kind of work our

But they'll be all kinds.

This way, please.

Right in here, Mrs. Wagner.

We have all the albums set up for you. Now, if you'll just take a seat.

Now, take your time, Mrs. Wagner, and look at all the photographs very

carefully. And don't be misled by...

Minor changes in appearance. You know, things like mustaches, eyeglasses, color

of hair.

All those things can change.

I understand.

Yeah. I'm sorry, Lieutenant. I just can't seem to find the man.

Well, we don't expect miracles. It's possible he didn't have a criminal

He was never photographed by the police. Could be he was a drug addict. Needed

money.

All those men.

Those awful faces.

Some of them so young.

Just boys.

Well, nobody ever enjoys this job, Mrs. Wagner.

You know, you've been very kind, very patient. If I could just prevail upon

good nature for another few minutes.

Oh, of course.

recognize someone this way?

What? I mean the way you were looking at this page.

Is that the man who stole your pocketbook?

No, I told you the man who robbed me was there.

Sort of a dirty blonde.

Didn't look like that man at all.

I'm not asking for a million dollars. All I want is 20 bucks.

You spend more than that on a permanent.

Well, at least I get something for my money.

What are you going to have after the races are over?

And who says I'm going to the track?

Didn't you know I'm a regular detective when a guy puts a racing form in his

pocket and then starts begging for money? Who's begging? Nobody's begging

Would you keep your voice down? Mother's trying to take a nap.

Mother,

you up already?

I can't seem to sleep.

Well, hiya, Mom.

I was just going out to see my broker.

Anything I can do for you?

No, thank you, Leo.

Hey, Mom, remember what I told you.

If you ever want to invest a little money, this guy can make you a bundle.

Why, even a small investment, you know, like, say... Leo.

Yeah, yeah.

Well, see you later, girls.

Maple? Mm -hmm. One minute, Mother.

You don't look so hot. Is your cheek hurt?

Oh, no, I'm fine, dear.

I was just thinking about Leo.

About Leo? What about it?

You mean about his getting a job? Is that it?

No, dear, I was just wondering.

When you first met him in California...

What sort of work was he doing?

Mother, I have explained this to you 100 times.

Leo was in the stock market. He was doing very well.

How do you think I got all my jewelry and my furs?

It's just that things are different in the East.

Yes, dear, I know you did tell me.

I'm just not very good at understanding these things.

I never really understood the work your father did.

He never talked to me much about it. He was an old -fashioned man, your father.

Yes, Mother.

It's so hard to really know people.

Their background and everything.

There were things I never knew about your father until after he died.

Mother, Leo and I have been married for almost five years.

And if you think... Darling, I don't mean any harm.

I just want you to be happy.

More than anything.

I like Leo.

Really, I do.

Thanks. I'm sure he's a very bright man.

I realize it isn't easy adjusting to a new city and all that.

Mother, what are you driving at?

I'm not driving at anything, dear.

It's been so wonderful to have you here with me.

And heaven knows there's room enough.

You want us to leave?

No, of course not. Well, if you do, Mother, just say so.

Leo and I don't want to be a burden to you. We can perfectly well live in some

small apartment somewhere, so just say the word.

Please, Mabel.

Darling, please don't misunderstand.

You're everything in my life now.

You know that.

Yeah, I know that, Mother.

I'm just upset about last night, that's all.

I'm not myself.

You've got to try and forget that.

That's just the trouble I can't forget.

Well, don't worry about Leo.

Leo's all right.

He made a lot of money in California.

A lot of money.

Mrs. Wagner, this is a pleasant surprise. I hadn't any idea I'd see you

soon.

It, uh... It isn't about the purse snatching, Lieutenant Mead.

Something else.

Oh, why don't you take a seat and tell me all about it.

I... I don't know quite how to begin.

Well, why don't you just relax, take it easy.

Some kind of trouble?

Oh, no, I wouldn't say that.

When I was looking at those photographs this morning, I saw someone.

Someone I thought I knew.

Oh, not the person, actually. Someone else.

Do you know the man's name?

Oh, the name in the book wasn't familiar to me. It was William Draves.

Draves.

Well, to be honest with you, Miss Wagner, I did notice your double take

morning.

Supposing I have one of my men bring the book in again, and we'll take another

look. Oh, it must be coincidence, of course.

But when I saw that face... Oh, Si, will you check the mug... Will you check the

files and bring me everything you have on William Draves, hmm?

Now, Mrs. Wagner, why don't we start from the beginning, hmm?

Where did you, uh... Where did you see this face before?

Well, you remember I told you my daughter worked in California?

She was secretary to a film producer.

Later, he went out of business.

But that first year, she met this man.

I forget his name.

Well, uh, go on, Mrs. Wagner. Is this Willie Drance?

I can't be sure.

My daughter sent me a photograph one time. I think it was taken in Catalina.

The two of them together.

He was tall, dark, quite good -looking, I thought.

Oh, not a movie star, but... Nice looking.

And when I saw that photograph this morning, well, I guess I've never seen

men who looked so much the same.

I'm afraid I'm not being very clear.

You're doing fine.

What happened to this man?

I don't know.

Oh, thank you.

And you don't remember his name?

I suppose my daughter might.

I didn't ask her, of course.

You understand?

I mean, she might be very upset if she knew the kind of man that she'd been

seeing. And after all, it's a closed issue.

You know what I mean?

Yes, yes, I do.

Well, I don't know how an old photograph can help us find Willie Dre.

Still with all that.

Oh, thanks, son.

Here we are.

This is right here.

Is that the man?

Yes, it's the man that looks like him anyway.

Do you still have that photograph?

You know, the Catalina one?

Yes, I brought it with me.

It's not a very good picture. It's just a snapshot.

Is your daughter with him?

Yes, Aunt Mabel. Very pretty girl. Thank you.

There is resemblance, all right.

Miss Wagner, would you excuse me for one minute? I'll be right back.

Willie Graves.

It is Willie the Weeper.

It is Louis Jones.

Born San Francisco, 1925.

Wanted for grand larceny, Fresno, California.

Wanted for armed robbery.

Miss Wagner?

Have you found out anything?

Nothing much.

I don't think you need to be worried.

What do you mean?

Well, I'll admit there is a resemblance in the photographs, but then cameras are

tricky things. You know, whoever said cameras don't lie wasn't a policeman.

Well, I've seen pictures of so -called identical twins in it when you get them

side by side in the flesh.

Then you don't think... I think you ran across a 14 -carat coincidence, Mrs.

Wagner. Now, this man your daughter knew in California, he could be Willie

Draves, he could be five other guys.

But I don't think it's anything for you to get upset over.

No, thank heaven.

No idea how worried I've been. I can see that.

You've had enough to worry about this week, hmm?

Yes, yes, I have.

This friend of your daughter's, I guess you can tell me the truth about him now.

What do you mean?

Mrs. Wagner, I've been on the force for over 20 years. I've talked to a lot of

worried people.

It's hard for me to believe that you can be so concerned about a man your

daughter knew only briefly, almost six years ago.

Oh, well...

I guess I was silly to try to fool you.

Who is he really, Mrs. Wagner?

My son -in -law, Leo.

I can't tell you how startled I was at the resemblance.

I should have realized my daughter couldn't love a man like that.

Very good tonight, kid.

You know, if we're going to go to that movie, we'd better get started.

Where do you suppose Mother is?

Probably got herself a date.

Mother, where have you been? I'm starving.

Oh, children.

You look so handsome, both of you. Are you going out?

Oh, I thought we'd go downtown to a movie.

Yeah, well, why don't you come along with us, Mom?

Maybe you wouldn't like it, though. It's only cops and robbers stuff.

No, thank you.

But I've got an idea.

Why don't I call my friend Mrs.

Buckhalter? She works for a ticket agency.

Maybe she'd have a couple of free tickets for a play.

Would you like that?

That'd be swell, Mother. It's Monday night.

She often has some good seats left over Mondays.

Well, there's some wonderful musicals in town.

I'll call her before it gets too late.

Oh, that'll be swell, Mom.

You know, Mabel, I got the greatest mother -in -law in town.

Oh, dear.

Why, Lieutenant Meade.

Oh, you found my purse.

Well, not exactly, Mrs. Wagner.

Is your son -in -law home?

Leo? Yes, he's here. Why?

We did some more checking, Mrs. Wagner.

What's going on here? William Draves, I'm placing you under arrest. Wait a

minute. I'm sorry about this, ma 'am. That's what you told me, didn't you? I

know what I told you, but that was necessary to prevent you from mourning

son -in -law.

What's all this about?

Oh, Mabel, my poor darling. You too, Mrs. Draves. You're both under arrest.

Mrs. Draves. Oh, no.

Oh, no.

You're making a mistake.

She didn't know about him.

Don't you understand?

She didn't know what he was.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Wagner, but I'm afraid she knew all about him.

You see, they've been working together in California for the past five years.

When things got too hot for them, they beat it out of there and came east.

Can't be true.

Mabel, please, tell them it isn't true.

This is Wagner.

It's a good thing it was a man who stole your purse.

If we were looking for a woman in the police files, you would have seen her

picture.

Mrs. Wagner was hoping her son -in -law would get out of the house and start

doing something.

Well, he's now doing five to ten.

The law also has a way of catching up with me.

I refer to that statute which dictates that my sponsor make as many appearances

as I do.

If you've been keeping score, you know that I shall return.

That concludes our...

I don't mind your leaving the room during the commercial, but I expect you

in your seats for my part of the program.

I shall return next week, and I shall expect all of you to be here promptly.

Good night.