1 00:02:31,155 --> 00:02:33,287 You can pour Mr. Chadwick's coffee now, Charles. 2 00:02:33,388 --> 00:02:34,254 Yes, ma'am. 3 00:02:35,021 --> 00:02:38,152 Good morning. Good morning, Charles. 4 00:02:40,917 --> 00:02:42,317 Ah, thank you. 5 00:02:46,182 --> 00:02:47,215 Good morning, Beth. 6 00:02:55,444 --> 00:02:59,043 Beth. You are sulking. 7 00:02:59,943 --> 00:03:00,442 What? 8 00:03:00,542 --> 00:03:01,808 You are sulking! 9 00:03:01,908 --> 00:03:03,041 I'm not sulking. 10 00:03:04,374 --> 00:03:08,106 Of course you are sulking. And it isn't necessary. 11 00:03:08,538 --> 00:03:12,404 We have had our usual argument and now the matter is settled. 12 00:03:13,503 --> 00:03:14,436 Is it? 13 00:03:17,035 --> 00:03:20,367 Beth, now listen to me. He isn't for you, believe me. 14 00:03:20,467 --> 00:03:23,032 But if you insist upon seeing him I have a right to... 15 00:03:23,132 --> 00:03:24,932 ...well, to express my feelings. 16 00:03:25,032 --> 00:03:26,631 You have no right to control my life. 17 00:03:26,731 --> 00:03:29,962 Your life, in this case, is tied in with an employee of the company. 18 00:03:30,695 --> 00:03:33,295 What difference does that make? He's an honest, hardworking... 19 00:03:33,394 --> 00:03:36,027 Yes, he is. And he's ambitious, he's intelligent... 20 00:03:36,127 --> 00:03:39,392 ...he's a good attorney, and he has a flair for the advertising business. 21 00:03:40,858 --> 00:03:46,155 And he's also smart enough to know a golden opportunity... 22 00:03:46,422 --> 00:03:47,622 ...when he sees it. 23 00:03:48,021 --> 00:03:49,554 You're not Father. 24 00:03:49,921 --> 00:03:54,218 No, I'm not your Father. I'm your brother. 25 00:03:54,819 --> 00:03:57,783 And if your choice of men friends were more mature, believe me... 26 00:03:57,883 --> 00:03:59,350 I would stay out of your life. 27 00:03:59,450 --> 00:04:00,849 You don't know how to stay out of my life. 28 00:04:00,949 --> 00:04:02,815 I won't let you be used, Beth. 29 00:04:03,981 --> 00:04:05,880 Therefore I've taken the appropriate steps. 30 00:04:05,981 --> 00:04:07,246 Charles, car ready? 31 00:04:07,347 --> 00:04:09,511 What do you mean you've "taken the appropriate steps?" 32 00:04:10,112 --> 00:04:12,044 Bryce, what have you done? 33 00:04:12,211 --> 00:04:14,043 I've written a letter to Peter Hamilton. 34 00:04:14,143 --> 00:04:16,508 He'll receive it when he gets back from Atlanta today. 35 00:04:16,609 --> 00:04:17,475 What? 36 00:04:17,642 --> 00:04:21,140 I told him that if he continues to see you, contrary to my wishes... 37 00:04:21,240 --> 00:04:23,973 ...his employment with Ellison Chadwick will be terminated. 38 00:04:24,172 --> 00:04:25,938 I don't believe it. You mean you threatened him with... 39 00:04:26,038 --> 00:04:28,837 I won't be home for dinner. Don't wait for me, Beth. 40 00:04:29,236 --> 00:04:31,102 He won't care if you fire him. 41 00:04:36,233 --> 00:04:37,232 No? 42 00:04:39,899 --> 00:04:42,431 Well then let me ask you a question, Beth. 43 00:04:42,698 --> 00:04:47,529 If your name weren't Chadwick, and you didn't have all of this... 44 00:04:48,128 --> 00:04:51,627 ...do you think that... I mean... do you really think that... 45 00:04:51,727 --> 00:04:53,959 ...Peter Hamilton would give you a second look? 46 00:04:58,723 --> 00:04:59,923 Now... 47 00:05:00,756 --> 00:05:04,421 I'm... I'm sorry if I sound cruel, I don't mean to be. 48 00:05:05,120 --> 00:05:09,985 But the sooner you face the facts, the better. 49 00:05:11,518 --> 00:05:13,983 And the cheaper it will be for all of us. 50 00:05:14,816 --> 00:05:18,214 What about the price I've paid? First to father then to you. 51 00:05:18,315 --> 00:05:20,913 Anything I wanted to do own my own, you or he prevented! 52 00:05:21,013 --> 00:05:23,246 Beth. This is hardly the time. 53 00:05:25,844 --> 00:05:27,377 No, it never is. 54 00:05:37,873 --> 00:05:38,806 Charles? 55 00:05:39,105 --> 00:05:40,205 Yes, Miss Chadwick? 56 00:05:40,872 --> 00:05:42,404 Tomorrow's your day off, isn't it? 57 00:05:42,637 --> 00:05:43,571 Yes, ma'am. 58 00:05:44,103 --> 00:05:46,102 Will you be leaving tonight with the rest of the staff? 59 00:05:46,202 --> 00:05:47,936 Well I'd planned to, Miss Chadwick. 60 00:05:48,035 --> 00:05:49,534 But, if you'd like me to stay... 61 00:05:49,634 --> 00:05:51,401 No, no. That won't be necessary. 62 00:05:51,633 --> 00:05:54,365 As you wish. May I bring you more coffee? 63 00:05:54,465 --> 00:05:56,598 Thank you Charles, no. That'll be all. 64 00:06:07,893 --> 00:06:08,693 Hello? 65 00:06:10,026 --> 00:06:11,492 Yes, operator. Speaking. 66 00:06:12,924 --> 00:06:14,323 Darling! How are you? 67 00:06:14,423 --> 00:06:15,623 I'm going in to wheel and deal in a minute... 68 00:06:15,722 --> 00:06:17,556 ...and I thought I'd call you first and say good morning. 69 00:06:17,689 --> 00:06:20,754 Oh. You always surprise me. 70 00:06:20,887 --> 00:06:22,853 Well, that's better than being predictable, right? 71 00:06:23,352 --> 00:06:24,252 How's Atlanta? 72 00:06:24,352 --> 00:06:27,318 Oh, just fine, all of it. Hey, I miss you. 73 00:06:27,684 --> 00:06:31,116 I miss you too. When will you be back? 74 00:06:31,216 --> 00:06:34,348 Well, later tonight. I thought I'd come right over from the airport. 75 00:06:35,813 --> 00:06:37,047 Darling? Hello? 76 00:06:37,813 --> 00:06:39,512 Darling, let's make it tomorrow. 77 00:06:39,879 --> 00:06:41,811 I mean it'll be I ate, you'll probably be tired. 78 00:06:41,912 --> 00:06:43,011 Well... uh... 79 00:06:43,111 --> 00:06:44,810 No, really. Tomorrow will be much better. 80 00:06:44,910 --> 00:06:46,543 Mr. Gaines will see you now. 81 00:06:47,442 --> 00:06:50,341 All right, Beth. Gotta go. I'll call you first thing in the morning. 82 00:06:50,507 --> 00:06:52,007 You do love me, don't you? 83 00:06:52,274 --> 00:06:53,872 No, I hate you with a passion. 84 00:06:54,306 --> 00:06:56,305 Goodbye, darling. Have a safe trip. 85 00:12:01,936 --> 00:12:02,736 Beth? 86 00:12:06,034 --> 00:12:07,467 Beth? You awake? 87 00:12:08,200 --> 00:12:09,401 Yes. Who is it? 88 00:12:09,666 --> 00:12:13,232 Would you open the front door? I've lost my key. 89 00:12:13,499 --> 00:12:15,431 I'm in bed already. Come in this way. 90 00:12:16,197 --> 00:12:17,563 Are they unlocked? 91 00:12:18,096 --> 00:12:19,096 Yes. 92 00:12:19,262 --> 00:12:21,461 Oh. Don't forget to turn off the alarm. 93 00:12:21,728 --> 00:12:22,794 All right. 94 00:12:23,961 --> 00:12:25,160 It's off. 95 00:12:29,991 --> 00:12:31,723 Beth, why didn't you turn off the alarm? 96 00:13:23,700 --> 00:13:25,333 I don't understand... 97 00:13:25,433 --> 00:13:28,399 We found a key ring in the bushes, Miss Chadwick. 98 00:13:28,765 --> 00:13:30,498 Does it belong to your brother? 99 00:13:30,597 --> 00:13:34,196 Yes... those are... those were his keys. 100 00:13:34,363 --> 00:13:36,062 The front light's burned out. 101 00:13:36,161 --> 00:13:39,227 He must've dropped his keys and couldn't find them in the dark. 102 00:13:39,327 --> 00:13:42,193 Probably walked around to your French doors and knocked. 103 00:13:42,293 --> 00:13:47,457 I was asleep. I had taken sleeping pills and I... I didn't hear him. 104 00:13:47,557 --> 00:13:50,322 We figure he broke the glass and opened the door. 105 00:13:50,422 --> 00:13:53,355 I heard the glass and then the alarm go off. 106 00:13:54,487 --> 00:13:57,186 I just woke up and reached for the gun. 107 00:13:57,952 --> 00:13:59,518 I thought it was a burglar. 108 00:13:59,818 --> 00:14:04,049 Obviously a mistake, Miss Chadwick. A terrible mistake. 109 00:14:04,450 --> 00:14:05,981 I thought it was a burglar. 110 00:14:06,082 --> 00:14:13,112 A terrible mistake... mistake... mistake... mistake... 111 00:15:29,612 --> 00:15:31,245 That does it. 112 00:17:24,494 --> 00:17:25,294 Beth. 113 00:17:26,560 --> 00:17:27,293 Bryce! 114 00:17:27,393 --> 00:17:29,359 Y'now, the most ridiculous thing happened. 115 00:17:29,459 --> 00:17:31,358 I've lost my key to the front door. 116 00:17:32,824 --> 00:17:34,056 How did you get in? 117 00:17:34,557 --> 00:17:35,556 With this. 118 00:17:35,756 --> 00:17:36,422 A spare? 119 00:17:36,522 --> 00:17:38,855 Yes, I leave it in the flowerpot by the front door. 120 00:17:38,954 --> 00:17:40,221 Why didn't you answer? I was ringing... 121 00:19:17,844 --> 00:19:21,276 Beth! Beth! What is it? 122 00:19:21,376 --> 00:19:22,442 I shot Bryce. 123 00:19:22,542 --> 00:19:23,509 You what? 124 00:19:23,608 --> 00:19:26,374 He came in my room as the alarm went off. 125 00:19:26,473 --> 00:19:28,673 Go and see. I want to know if he's... 126 00:19:28,773 --> 00:19:30,139 All right. All right. 127 00:19:30,239 --> 00:19:32,471 Now you stay here. Stay right here. 128 00:20:10,221 --> 00:20:11,554 Beth, he's dead. 129 00:20:23,315 --> 00:20:25,881 6 Mary 102, 2 Mary 7 clear. 130 00:20:26,247 --> 00:20:30,846 12 Mary 155, restaurant information frequency 15 clear. 131 00:20:30,978 --> 00:20:38,608 6 Mary 2 continuing, a male 45 years, 5'11, 190 pounds. 132 00:20:39,642 --> 00:20:43,439 Mary 75 Roger. Now 17 clear. 133 00:20:46,238 --> 00:20:47,438 You guys all finished? 134 00:20:48,337 --> 00:20:49,404 Okay, that's it. 135 00:20:52,036 --> 00:20:53,935 You catching up on your reading, Lieutenant? 136 00:20:54,768 --> 00:20:56,967 No, no, not really. 137 00:21:17,925 --> 00:21:23,489 Well, I was half asleep because I'd taken a sleeping pill. 138 00:21:23,955 --> 00:21:25,522 And the burglar alarm was on? 139 00:21:26,054 --> 00:21:28,686 Well, yes. There is a switch beside my bed. 140 00:21:29,520 --> 00:21:31,119 How does it work outside? 141 00:21:32,552 --> 00:21:36,283 At the front door? Well, if you have a key and use it, then it... 142 00:21:36,383 --> 00:21:38,382 ...automatically turns the alarm off. 143 00:21:38,482 --> 00:21:39,382 Ah. 144 00:21:40,048 --> 00:21:43,313 Do you have any idea why your brother went through your... 145 00:21:43,413 --> 00:21:46,479 ...French doors, knowing he'd probably set the alarm off? 146 00:21:49,410 --> 00:21:52,942 I guess he lost his keys and he came round the side of the house... 147 00:21:53,042 --> 00:21:56,907 ...and tried to get in my window. 148 00:21:58,306 --> 00:22:00,639 What time did you go to bed tonight, Miss Chadwick? 149 00:22:01,639 --> 00:22:02,972 About nine thirty. 150 00:22:03,571 --> 00:22:06,437 I didn't feel very well yesterday, so I didn't go out. 151 00:22:07,769 --> 00:22:09,069 Excuse me. 152 00:22:09,668 --> 00:22:11,634 Did I hear you say you stayed home today? 153 00:22:11,934 --> 00:22:13,367 Yes, that's what I said. 154 00:22:13,467 --> 00:22:14,800 You didn't go out at all? 155 00:22:15,066 --> 00:22:17,599 No. No, that's what I said. 156 00:22:17,898 --> 00:22:18,664 Thank you. 157 00:22:18,965 --> 00:22:21,330 When you got there he was already dead? 158 00:22:21,996 --> 00:22:23,295 Yes, that's correct. 159 00:22:24,429 --> 00:22:28,193 Did Miss Chadwick telephone you after she shot her brother? 160 00:22:28,293 --> 00:22:32,159 No. I was on my way over. I stopped at the gate when I heard the shots. 161 00:22:32,425 --> 00:22:33,258 How many? 162 00:22:33,458 --> 00:22:34,357 Three. 163 00:22:34,958 --> 00:22:36,723 The alarm was going? 164 00:22:36,823 --> 00:22:37,856 That's right. 165 00:22:39,422 --> 00:22:41,987 Why did you drop by, Mr. Hamilton? 166 00:22:43,020 --> 00:22:46,385 I came to see Bryce. I work for him. 167 00:22:46,918 --> 00:22:49,184 Can you account for your whereabouts this evening? 168 00:22:49,284 --> 00:22:51,317 I came in from Atlanta, I landed at ten o'clock... 169 00:22:51,417 --> 00:22:54,015 ...I took a cab from there, got into my apartment about ten forty-five. 170 00:22:54,116 --> 00:22:56,115 You can check with the doorman. He can vouch for that. 171 00:22:56,215 --> 00:22:59,047 Why did you turn around and come over here after just getting home? 172 00:23:00,113 --> 00:23:04,711 It's a little involved. Miss Chadwick and I... 173 00:23:04,811 --> 00:23:08,476 ...have been seeing each other. And Bryce objected. 174 00:23:08,576 --> 00:23:10,741 So you came over here to kind of have it out with him? 175 00:23:11,075 --> 00:23:12,807 I suppose you could put it that way. 176 00:23:13,807 --> 00:23:15,372 Is this your newspaper? 177 00:23:16,439 --> 00:23:17,339 No. 178 00:23:17,472 --> 00:23:19,238 We found these outside in the bushes. 179 00:23:19,504 --> 00:23:22,236 Thanks. Excuse me. 180 00:23:25,035 --> 00:23:28,467 Miss Chadwick, these your brother's keys? 181 00:23:30,732 --> 00:23:31,998 Yes. Where did you find them? 182 00:23:32,099 --> 00:23:33,232 In the bushes, ma'am. 183 00:23:33,331 --> 00:23:35,664 With that front light burned out it's really tough to see. 184 00:23:36,097 --> 00:23:40,328 Gentlemen, you have our statements. If you don't mind, I think that... 185 00:23:40,428 --> 00:23:45,159 No, I'd like to go through this just once more, to make sure... 186 00:23:45,259 --> 00:23:46,059 ...I got things straight. 187 00:23:46,159 --> 00:23:47,492 Gentlemen, please. 188 00:23:47,592 --> 00:23:48,925 No, Peter. That's all right. 189 00:23:49,658 --> 00:23:50,424 Go on. 190 00:23:50,524 --> 00:23:55,355 Now, Miss Chadwick, you said you went to bed at nine thirty, right? 191 00:23:56,521 --> 00:23:59,620 And you took a sleeping pill before you retired. 192 00:23:59,719 --> 00:24:00,686 That's right. 193 00:24:01,386 --> 00:24:04,385 Well, would you mind telling me what happened after that? 194 00:24:06,616 --> 00:24:09,216 Well, it was after eleven... 195 00:24:11,082 --> 00:24:15,946 ...and I heard the glass break and the alarm go off, and I woke up. 196 00:24:16,546 --> 00:24:17,945 You thought it was a burglar? 197 00:24:18,545 --> 00:24:21,111 Yes. Yes, I thought it was a burglar. 198 00:24:21,677 --> 00:24:25,909 You see, it was pitch dark, and I was half asleep because I'd taken... 199 00:24:26,009 --> 00:24:30,074 ...the sleeping pill, and I heard the glass break and the alarm go off. 200 00:24:30,807 --> 00:24:35,538 And so I reached for the gun. It was in the drawer beside my bed. 201 00:24:36,503 --> 00:24:38,669 And then I just started shooting. 202 00:24:41,334 --> 00:24:42,967 I didn't know what I was doing. 203 00:24:43,500 --> 00:24:47,299 Gentlemen, I will be available for questioning tomorrow. 204 00:24:47,399 --> 00:24:50,031 Right now I'd like to see that Miss Chadwick gets some rest. 205 00:24:51,431 --> 00:24:53,263 All right fellas, wrap it up. 206 00:24:53,563 --> 00:24:54,829 Thank you very much. Goodnight. 207 00:24:57,694 --> 00:24:58,561 C'mon. 208 00:25:04,558 --> 00:25:05,557 Excuse me. 209 00:25:07,190 --> 00:25:09,556 Were you and your brother the only ones that were living here? 210 00:25:10,222 --> 00:25:13,687 Yes. Well, except for Charles and the maid. 211 00:25:14,320 --> 00:25:17,086 My mother moved to Palm Desert after my father died. 212 00:25:17,652 --> 00:25:18,985 Who is Charles? 213 00:25:19,085 --> 00:25:20,117 The butler. 214 00:25:20,418 --> 00:25:21,950 I suppose he's off tonight? 215 00:25:22,784 --> 00:25:23,716 Yes. 216 00:25:25,149 --> 00:25:26,615 Great big place, isn't it? 217 00:25:27,348 --> 00:25:28,580 Well, goodnight. 218 00:26:21,657 --> 00:26:24,989 Easy, boy. Easy, fella. Easy! 219 00:26:25,622 --> 00:26:29,687 Easy! Easy now! That's right. 220 00:26:30,520 --> 00:26:33,918 No, no, no. Not Enrico, darling! 221 00:26:34,019 --> 00:26:36,385 Be nice, darling. Be nice! 222 00:26:36,584 --> 00:26:39,383 You there! Pay the cab and bring my luggage. 223 00:26:39,649 --> 00:26:40,882 Come on, dear. 224 00:26:51,211 --> 00:26:52,477 Did she have any luggage? 225 00:26:54,143 --> 00:26:55,010 Luggage? 226 00:26:58,108 --> 00:26:59,241 Right here. 227 00:27:19,099 --> 00:27:21,198 There's ten-fifty on that meter. 228 00:27:27,928 --> 00:27:30,461 Gee, I've only got eleven dollars. 229 00:27:31,493 --> 00:27:33,692 Well, go ahead. Keep it all. 230 00:27:36,725 --> 00:27:37,957 You're a sport. 231 00:28:12,841 --> 00:28:14,208 All right, easy, boy. 232 00:28:15,441 --> 00:28:18,405 Now Enrico, come here, come here, come here! 233 00:28:19,205 --> 00:28:22,570 Now you stop that, do you hear? I want you to behave yourself. 234 00:28:22,670 --> 00:28:24,736 That's a tough little monkey you got there. 235 00:28:24,836 --> 00:28:28,234 Enrico is not a monkey. He's a pedigreed silky. 236 00:28:28,335 --> 00:28:31,534 Oh, I can see that, ma'am. It's just a figure of speech. 237 00:28:31,633 --> 00:28:35,365 Now you stay there. Where is my daughter? 238 00:28:35,498 --> 00:28:38,297 I don't know, ma'am. She's probably asleep. 239 00:28:39,097 --> 00:28:40,463 Well, where's Charles? 240 00:28:40,595 --> 00:28:42,795 It's his day off. Are you Mrs. Chadwick? 241 00:28:42,895 --> 00:28:44,561 Yes. And you? 242 00:28:45,127 --> 00:28:50,192 My name is Columbo, ma'am. I'm a Lieutenant from the police. 243 00:28:52,724 --> 00:28:55,956 Just a minute. Not so quickly. I'd like to look that over. 244 00:28:59,788 --> 00:29:01,753 Well, I must say, you hardly look the role. 245 00:29:02,020 --> 00:29:04,552 Well, you know how it is. 246 00:29:04,652 --> 00:29:07,151 You... you brought my bags in? 247 00:29:07,251 --> 00:29:10,749 Yes, ma'am. The cab fare was ten dollars and fifty cents... 248 00:29:10,849 --> 00:29:13,548 ...and was a fifty cent tip, so that's eleven dollars. 249 00:29:14,048 --> 00:29:15,881 I'll see that you're reimbursed, Lieutenant. 250 00:29:15,980 --> 00:29:19,912 Now, tell me. What happened? Where is she? 251 00:29:20,012 --> 00:29:21,145 Here I am, Mother. 252 00:29:38,771 --> 00:29:40,037 Do you feel better now? 253 00:29:40,369 --> 00:29:41,503 No. 254 00:29:42,602 --> 00:29:44,201 It was an accident. 255 00:29:44,302 --> 00:29:48,666 I don't care what it was. You killed my son. 256 00:29:48,766 --> 00:29:49,332 Mother. 257 00:29:49,432 --> 00:29:53,131 Oh, you were always so impossible, always. 258 00:29:53,264 --> 00:29:57,795 Blundering, making mistakes, causing trouble wherever you were. 259 00:29:58,295 --> 00:30:02,426 He looked after her all of her life. 260 00:30:03,693 --> 00:30:07,624 He protected you and now you've destroyed him. 261 00:30:07,724 --> 00:30:10,223 Mother, you don't understand. It wasn't my fault! 262 00:30:10,323 --> 00:30:12,222 I don't want to hear about it. 263 00:30:18,053 --> 00:30:20,919 I'm sorry Lieutenant. This must be very embarrassing for you. 264 00:30:21,085 --> 00:30:22,684 No, not really, no. 265 00:30:23,151 --> 00:30:25,616 You see, I come from a very big family, and at dinner time... 266 00:30:25,716 --> 00:30:28,915 ...it was like, well you know, Madison Square Garden, and... 267 00:30:29,581 --> 00:30:31,080 ...we used to patch it up with coffee. 268 00:30:31,180 --> 00:30:32,214 Is that a hint? 269 00:30:32,346 --> 00:30:34,879 Well, I smelled it when I came in. I sure could use some. 270 00:30:37,012 --> 00:30:37,711 Mother? 271 00:30:38,911 --> 00:30:42,242 I should think it would be obvious I am in no mood for coffee. 272 00:30:46,407 --> 00:30:49,539 Ma'am, would you like me to take your bags upstairs? 273 00:30:49,639 --> 00:30:53,937 No. No, thank you. Beth can attend to them. 274 00:30:59,135 --> 00:31:03,499 He was a special man, Lieutenant. Very special. 275 00:31:05,765 --> 00:31:07,465 He kept us all together. 276 00:31:08,330 --> 00:31:10,197 I thought you lived in Palm Desert? 277 00:31:10,997 --> 00:31:12,662 I mean spiritually. 278 00:31:13,662 --> 00:31:15,628 When my husband died I... 279 00:31:16,227 --> 00:31:18,593 ...I couldn't stay in this house any longer. 280 00:31:18,693 --> 00:31:20,525 Well, that's certainly understandable. 281 00:31:20,892 --> 00:31:23,091 Was that when your son took over the business, ma'am? 282 00:31:23,191 --> 00:31:27,189 Yes. And turned it into one of the largest advertising agencies... 283 00:31:27,289 --> 00:31:28,455 ...on the West Coast. 284 00:31:28,555 --> 00:31:30,421 Really? Marvelous. 285 00:31:30,721 --> 00:31:33,686 He took over from my husband in many ways... 286 00:31:34,253 --> 00:31:37,851 ...including dealing with Beth and her problems. 287 00:31:37,951 --> 00:31:38,784 Oh? 288 00:31:39,084 --> 00:31:42,415 Her choice of men, when she had a choice... 289 00:31:42,515 --> 00:31:44,615 ...has never been particularly mature. 290 00:31:44,848 --> 00:31:47,380 Oh yeah. Like that Peter Hamilton? 291 00:31:47,480 --> 00:31:50,546 Exactly. He's an obvious fortune hunter. 292 00:31:50,678 --> 00:31:55,077 Of course, she would have no way of seeing through him, would she? 293 00:31:55,210 --> 00:31:58,308 I'm afraid not. She's something of a child, Lieutenant. 294 00:31:58,408 --> 00:32:01,707 Her decisions are always vague and emotional. 295 00:32:02,040 --> 00:32:04,706 Bryce was far more perceptive. 296 00:32:04,806 --> 00:32:06,805 He never married, did he? Why was that? 297 00:32:07,172 --> 00:32:08,504 What are you implying? 298 00:32:08,605 --> 00:32:11,469 Oh, no offense, ma'am. No, he just seems like a very distinctive man... 299 00:32:11,569 --> 00:32:13,869 ...and a unique man and I was curious about him. 300 00:32:13,969 --> 00:32:18,800 Well, he was. But he had far too many responsibilities for marriage. 301 00:32:18,900 --> 00:32:21,165 And I suppose he never met the right woman. 302 00:32:22,065 --> 00:32:23,631 Then there was the business. 303 00:32:25,296 --> 00:32:27,863 I don't know what's going to happen to the company now. 304 00:32:27,963 --> 00:32:29,895 I certainly can't run it. 305 00:32:29,995 --> 00:32:32,327 And I don't want to bring anyone in from outside. 306 00:32:32,427 --> 00:32:33,793 You won't have to. 307 00:32:33,893 --> 00:32:35,526 And what does that mean? 308 00:32:35,626 --> 00:32:37,924 It means that I'm an officer of the company. 309 00:32:38,024 --> 00:32:39,757 In name only. 310 00:32:40,324 --> 00:32:42,489 That's because Bryce would never let me participate. 311 00:32:42,590 --> 00:32:43,989 Of course he wouldn't. 312 00:32:44,088 --> 00:32:46,887 You aren't even capable of running your own life. 313 00:32:47,054 --> 00:32:49,353 I've never been allowed to run my own life. 314 00:32:49,553 --> 00:32:51,018 Lieutenant? Won't you sit down? 315 00:32:51,118 --> 00:32:51,918 Thank you. 316 00:32:53,251 --> 00:32:55,084 But things are different now, aren't they? 317 00:32:55,183 --> 00:32:57,416 There's a change in the status quo. 318 00:32:58,015 --> 00:32:59,882 If you're seriously considering... 319 00:32:59,981 --> 00:33:02,714 We're not alone, Mother. I suggest we discuss this later. 320 00:33:08,212 --> 00:33:10,710 All right Lieutenant. I've kept you waiting long enough. 321 00:33:11,510 --> 00:33:12,809 What can I do for you? 322 00:33:12,909 --> 00:33:18,373 Oh, no, no. That's all right. No, I only have one problem and that is... 323 00:33:19,140 --> 00:33:20,239 Cream and sugar? 324 00:33:20,339 --> 00:33:21,939 I... No, I take it black. Thank you. 325 00:33:23,305 --> 00:33:25,736 I couldn't sleep last night. There were a couple of points that... 326 00:33:25,837 --> 00:33:29,036 ...were bothering me so I thought I'd come over here and clear 'em up. 327 00:33:29,135 --> 00:33:30,601 What kind of points? 328 00:33:31,967 --> 00:33:33,266 That newspaper. 329 00:33:33,767 --> 00:33:34,833 Newspaper? 330 00:33:35,465 --> 00:33:38,897 Uh, yes. The one that I noticed on the table in the foyer. 331 00:33:38,997 --> 00:33:43,795 Now correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't I hear you say that you... 332 00:33:43,895 --> 00:33:45,628 ...were home all day yesterday? 333 00:33:45,861 --> 00:33:46,794 That's right. 334 00:33:47,561 --> 00:33:51,159 See that's what puzzles me. How did that newspaper get there? 335 00:33:51,525 --> 00:33:53,292 Haven't you ever heard of home delivery? 336 00:33:53,691 --> 00:33:57,789 Oh, yeah. Yeah, I have a newspaper delivered to my house every morning. 337 00:33:58,389 --> 00:33:59,489 There's your answer. 338 00:34:00,354 --> 00:34:04,187 No. No, that won't answer it. No. 339 00:34:04,653 --> 00:34:07,951 No, the newspaper on the foyer table, that was a late edition. 340 00:34:08,151 --> 00:34:10,617 I mean, I even saw racetrack results in it. 341 00:34:12,249 --> 00:34:13,749 I'm afraid I don't quite follow you. 342 00:34:13,949 --> 00:34:18,147 Well, if you were home all day who brought home the newspaper? 343 00:34:19,213 --> 00:34:20,712 Well, Bryce must have brought it home. 344 00:34:20,813 --> 00:34:23,112 Yes, but Bryce came in through your room, he didn't come in through... 345 00:34:23,211 --> 00:34:27,076 ...the front door. I mean, he was shot on that side of the house. 346 00:34:27,709 --> 00:34:30,575 How did that newspaper get to the other end of the house? 347 00:34:30,675 --> 00:34:33,606 Lieutenant, you seem to be cross-examining my daughter. 348 00:34:33,706 --> 00:34:35,039 That's all right, Mother. 349 00:34:36,572 --> 00:34:39,304 Bryce must have brought it in, and in my confusion, I picked it up... 350 00:34:39,404 --> 00:34:42,203 ...put it on the foyer table when I went to answer the door. 351 00:34:42,303 --> 00:34:45,102 Yes, that would be an answer, except for one thing. 352 00:34:46,234 --> 00:34:49,100 You left your brother's attache case out there. 353 00:34:49,599 --> 00:34:52,398 Why wouldn't you bring them both in at the same time? 354 00:34:53,265 --> 00:34:54,564 I didn't see it. 355 00:34:54,864 --> 00:35:00,195 You didn't see it. Gee. They couldn't have been too far apart. 356 00:35:00,295 --> 00:35:03,927 People are inconsistent when they are in a state of shock, Lieutenant. 357 00:35:04,027 --> 00:35:06,325 It's foolish of you to expect rational behaviour... 358 00:35:06,425 --> 00:35:07,825 ...at a time like that. 359 00:35:07,925 --> 00:35:10,991 Well I'm sure you're probably right about this. Y'now, I only get... 360 00:35:11,090 --> 00:35:14,922 ...into it because I try to figure it out in my mind, you understand that. 361 00:35:17,155 --> 00:35:19,887 Well look, I'm sure both of you have a great deal to talk about. 362 00:35:19,987 --> 00:35:23,618 So I'm going to run along. Thank you for the coffee, ma'am. 363 00:35:24,918 --> 00:35:25,683 Bye bye. 364 00:35:25,784 --> 00:35:26,650 Goodbye. 365 00:35:26,884 --> 00:35:32,181 Uh, listen, about that eleven dollars, ma'am, uh... 366 00:35:32,281 --> 00:35:34,813 If you leave me your card, I'll send you a check. 367 00:35:35,913 --> 00:35:37,545 I'm all out of cards. 368 00:35:40,011 --> 00:35:40,644 Here. 369 00:35:46,008 --> 00:35:46,875 Thank you very much. 370 00:35:46,975 --> 00:35:48,407 Thank you, Lieutenant. 371 00:35:54,238 --> 00:35:56,037 Easy now, easy. 372 00:36:14,763 --> 00:36:16,261 The jury's coming in now. 373 00:36:39,184 --> 00:36:42,417 Have you, ladies and gentlemen, concluded your deliberations? 374 00:36:42,683 --> 00:36:43,883 Yes sir, we have. 375 00:36:43,983 --> 00:36:44,949 Clerk? 376 00:36:50,346 --> 00:36:51,279 Thank you. 377 00:36:54,978 --> 00:36:56,077 What do you think? 378 00:36:57,111 --> 00:36:57,909 What? 379 00:36:58,009 --> 00:37:00,409 She's home free. You watch. 380 00:37:00,509 --> 00:37:04,574 Jupiter and Venus are in good aspect with Pluto. 381 00:37:06,306 --> 00:37:09,338 I have before me the verdict of the coroner's jury... 382 00:37:09,438 --> 00:37:12,003 ...in the matter of Bryce Chadwick, deceased. 383 00:37:12,404 --> 00:37:16,469 The jury finds that Bryce Chadwick, aged 46 came to his death... 384 00:37:16,569 --> 00:37:24,298 ...July 21st at his residence, 2307 Lorraine Drive, death being caused 385 00:37:24,398 --> 00:37:28,163 ...by three.38 caliber bullet wounds in the upper chest. 386 00:37:32,361 --> 00:37:35,393 The jury also finds, from the evidence submitted... 387 00:37:36,226 --> 00:37:39,758 ...that the death of Bryce Chadwick was an accident. 388 00:37:44,923 --> 00:37:45,656 Thank you very much. 389 00:37:45,755 --> 00:37:47,022 Good luck to you. 390 00:37:47,921 --> 00:37:48,887 See? 391 00:37:49,953 --> 00:37:54,818 Thank you jury members. This inquest is now closed. 392 00:38:05,814 --> 00:38:07,612 Nice to be believed, isn't it, huh? 393 00:38:08,179 --> 00:38:11,410 Yes. I want to take the whole jury out for dinner. 394 00:38:12,377 --> 00:38:14,743 That is what is known as bribery after the fact. 395 00:38:14,843 --> 00:38:15,742 Oh, is it? 396 00:38:16,009 --> 00:38:18,974 Anyway, it's all over. Back to normal, huh? 397 00:38:19,240 --> 00:38:22,239 Oh no. That's exactly what I don't want. 398 00:38:23,073 --> 00:38:23,905 What do you mean? 399 00:38:24,172 --> 00:38:26,037 Well, I think it's time we made a few changes... 400 00:38:26,137 --> 00:38:28,769 ...that I broke a few patterns. 401 00:38:29,669 --> 00:38:32,901 As long as you don't break ours. How about some lunch to celebrate? 402 00:38:33,001 --> 00:38:37,166 Can I take a raincheck? I have a few appointments. 403 00:38:37,965 --> 00:38:38,832 You don't mind, do you, darling? 404 00:38:38,932 --> 00:38:40,298 No, no. That's all right. 405 00:38:41,364 --> 00:38:44,263 Oh, when you get back to the office... 406 00:38:44,363 --> 00:38:46,696 ...would you set up a meeting with the heads of the departments? 407 00:38:47,028 --> 00:38:48,095 What's the agenda? 408 00:38:48,194 --> 00:38:49,660 Reorganization. 409 00:38:50,127 --> 00:38:51,527 Uh, tomorrow at two. 410 00:38:52,226 --> 00:38:53,059 Mother? 411 00:39:03,188 --> 00:39:04,554 Morning, Mr. Hamilton. 412 00:39:05,020 --> 00:39:06,319 Oh, Lieutenant. 413 00:39:06,420 --> 00:39:07,286 You remember me? 414 00:39:07,386 --> 00:39:09,052 Yes, I've got a very good memory. 415 00:39:09,152 --> 00:39:11,784 I tell you, I envy you that. I got to the point where I can't... 416 00:39:11,884 --> 00:39:13,150 ...remember my telephone number. 417 00:39:13,250 --> 00:39:14,849 What can I do for you, Lieutenant? 418 00:39:15,282 --> 00:39:19,314 Well, I couldn't help overhearing that she turned you down for lunch. 419 00:39:19,414 --> 00:39:20,780 You want to grab a bite with me? 420 00:39:22,346 --> 00:39:24,012 You want to ask me some questions, is that it? 421 00:39:24,278 --> 00:39:28,943 Well, uh... listen. It's my treat. 422 00:39:29,643 --> 00:39:30,443 All right. 423 00:39:42,704 --> 00:39:44,103 Window down, please. 424 00:39:44,203 --> 00:39:45,769 Oh. Right. 425 00:39:47,301 --> 00:39:48,301 That's it. 426 00:39:48,634 --> 00:39:51,067 I held the whipped cream on the Mighty Malt, that's what you wanted? 427 00:39:51,167 --> 00:39:52,333 Uh, right. 428 00:39:52,433 --> 00:39:56,665 Okay, and they were out of onion rings. You want a substitution? 429 00:39:56,864 --> 00:40:00,030 No, that's all right. No, that's fine. 430 00:40:00,130 --> 00:40:02,695 All right. Don't forget to let me know before you leave, I need to... 431 00:40:02,795 --> 00:40:06,227 ...take the tray. People are always driving off with our trays. 432 00:40:06,327 --> 00:40:08,259 Right. I'll remember. 433 00:40:08,359 --> 00:40:08,959 Thank you. 434 00:40:09,059 --> 00:40:10,824 You're welcome. Right. 435 00:40:11,624 --> 00:40:12,324 Tell me something. 436 00:40:12,424 --> 00:40:15,223 You and Mrs. Chadwick, are you going to be married? 437 00:40:16,622 --> 00:40:18,588 You don't believe in preliminaries, do you? 438 00:40:18,955 --> 00:40:21,453 Well y'now sometimes, you just... 439 00:40:21,787 --> 00:40:24,818 Yes, were going to be married but we haven't set the date yet. 440 00:40:24,918 --> 00:40:26,518 Mainly because of Bryce. 441 00:40:27,884 --> 00:40:31,116 Oh, I see. Y'now what I was wondering was... 442 00:40:32,082 --> 00:40:35,780 ...the night of the shooting, why did you drive over there so late? 443 00:40:36,847 --> 00:40:39,079 Let's say the propulsion was anger. 444 00:40:40,278 --> 00:40:41,811 Huh? What do you mean? 445 00:40:41,910 --> 00:40:44,577 Oh, I got back from a business trip and there was a letter waiting... 446 00:40:44,677 --> 00:40:47,376 ...for me from Bryce, said to lay off Beth, or else. 447 00:40:48,775 --> 00:40:49,941 Or else? Or else what? 448 00:40:50,041 --> 00:40:55,338 Oh well, it's professional discrimination, things like that. 449 00:40:56,205 --> 00:40:58,337 So I got hot and I went over to have it out with him. 450 00:41:00,736 --> 00:41:04,635 Boy, you got there just in time for the commotion. 451 00:41:07,133 --> 00:41:08,833 It's quite a coincidence, isn't it? 452 00:41:09,932 --> 00:41:11,632 That's a leading question, Lieutenant. 453 00:41:12,430 --> 00:41:15,396 Do you think that the two of us did Bryce in together? 454 00:41:15,529 --> 00:41:20,694 What do you mean? Murder? No, I mean you were at the inquest. 455 00:41:20,793 --> 00:41:21,893 They said it was a accident. 456 00:41:21,994 --> 00:41:25,092 Well, I'm not talking about the inquest, I'm talking about you. 457 00:41:25,625 --> 00:41:26,925 What do you think? 458 00:41:28,024 --> 00:41:33,421 Do I think it was a conspiracy? No, oh, no. No chance of that. No sir. 459 00:41:33,622 --> 00:41:36,320 It's rather odd that you're still asking the same questions though. 460 00:41:36,786 --> 00:41:42,584 Oh well, y'now, that's... well, that's just me. I mean, nothing official. 461 00:41:42,684 --> 00:41:48,881 It's just that I have this bug about tying up loose ends. 462 00:41:49,381 --> 00:41:52,380 Listen, I want to thank you. You've been very helpful to me. 463 00:41:54,112 --> 00:41:57,378 Suppose you ask the question that you haven't asked. 464 00:41:59,277 --> 00:42:00,810 Whether or not I'm a fortune hunter. 465 00:42:00,976 --> 00:42:01,742 Well, I never intended... 466 00:42:01,842 --> 00:42:07,107 I'm not. I love Beth, with her money, or without her money. 467 00:42:07,873 --> 00:42:10,272 As a matter of fact I was quite prepared to quit the company. 468 00:42:12,671 --> 00:42:14,804 Of course that won't be necessary now. 469 00:42:14,936 --> 00:42:18,635 No, it won't. But I won't be a hypocrite, Lieutenant. 470 00:42:19,101 --> 00:42:21,634 I'm sorry about poor Bryce being killed, but... 471 00:42:22,700 --> 00:42:25,099 ...it has gotten Beth out from under his thumb. 472 00:42:26,265 --> 00:42:29,697 Oh, yeah. Yeah, way out, huh? 473 00:42:30,430 --> 00:42:31,896 What's that supposed to mean? 474 00:42:32,362 --> 00:42:36,961 Way out? Well, y'now in the courtroom I overheard her say that... 475 00:42:37,060 --> 00:42:40,792 ...she was breaking patterns. Now, this is a terrible thing to admit, 476 00:42:40,892 --> 00:42:46,956 ...but I think that, in a way, her brother's death is... 477 00:42:47,056 --> 00:42:48,988 ...the best thing that ever happened to her. 478 00:43:00,417 --> 00:43:05,014 Hey, mister! You forgot the tray! 479 00:43:15,877 --> 00:43:16,576 Sorry. 480 00:43:16,676 --> 00:43:17,776 It's all right. 481 00:43:30,037 --> 00:43:31,403 May I assist you, sir? 482 00:43:32,336 --> 00:43:36,934 Oh. You scared me. No, I was looking for Miss... 483 00:43:37,967 --> 00:43:39,566 You're Charles, aren't you? 484 00:43:40,066 --> 00:43:41,565 Are we acquainted? 485 00:43:41,998 --> 00:43:45,363 Oh, I saw you at the inquest. No, I'm Lieutenant Columbo. 486 00:43:45,463 --> 00:43:47,296 I'm looking for Miss. Chadwick. 487 00:43:47,862 --> 00:43:49,194 You're a police officer, sir. 488 00:43:49,295 --> 00:43:52,093 Yes, I am. Yeah. Uh, is she in? 489 00:43:52,193 --> 00:43:53,459 I'm afraid not, sir. 490 00:43:53,860 --> 00:43:58,890 Oh, she isn't. I see. Well, do you... 491 00:43:59,090 --> 00:44:02,023 Do you know where I can get in touch with her? 492 00:44:02,123 --> 00:44:04,721 Yes, she's at the beauty parlor. Eugene's. 493 00:44:04,821 --> 00:44:05,588 Uh huh. 494 00:44:05,688 --> 00:44:06,921 Will that be all, sir? 495 00:44:07,021 --> 00:44:10,319 Yes, Charles. Yeah, I think so. 496 00:44:13,285 --> 00:44:14,751 Hey, this smells new. 497 00:44:14,850 --> 00:44:16,083 It is, sir. 498 00:44:16,750 --> 00:44:19,048 Oh. Why didn't she take it with her? 499 00:44:19,148 --> 00:44:20,581 It was just delivered. 500 00:44:20,781 --> 00:44:23,014 Oh, it was just delivered! I see. 501 00:44:23,114 --> 00:44:25,245 Well, I want to tell you, it's a beauty. 502 00:44:25,345 --> 00:44:26,878 That's a wonderful piece of machinery. 503 00:44:26,978 --> 00:44:27,978 Will that be all, sir? 504 00:44:28,077 --> 00:44:29,810 Yeah, Charles. That'll be all. 505 00:44:30,343 --> 00:44:33,209 I don't want you to worry about me, Charles. I'm going to go around... 506 00:44:33,309 --> 00:44:36,340 ...the side of the house here and I'm going to conduct an experiment. 507 00:44:36,574 --> 00:44:38,773 Is it something I can help you with, sir? 508 00:44:38,873 --> 00:44:41,971 No, Charles, it's a kind of do it yourself thing. 509 00:44:42,272 --> 00:44:43,471 Thank you very much. 510 00:45:54,139 --> 00:45:55,806 May I help you, sir? 511 00:45:59,204 --> 00:46:02,003 Uh, well, I'm not a customer. 512 00:46:02,303 --> 00:46:05,102 No, I assumed that. You're looking for someone? 513 00:46:05,268 --> 00:46:09,067 Yes, I was looking for a Beth Chadwick. Miss Chadwick? 514 00:46:09,167 --> 00:46:11,532 My name is Lieutenant Columbo. 515 00:46:11,632 --> 00:46:12,665 The police? 516 00:46:12,965 --> 00:46:14,197 Well, look now, it's not serious. 517 00:46:14,297 --> 00:46:16,263 I just want to talk to her for a moment. 518 00:46:16,763 --> 00:46:19,928 Well right through that door, Lieutenant. Cubicle four. 519 00:46:20,028 --> 00:46:20,795 Thank you. 520 00:46:21,161 --> 00:46:22,294 Ah, Lieutenant. 521 00:46:23,193 --> 00:46:24,260 Your cigar? 522 00:46:24,559 --> 00:46:25,559 What about it? 523 00:46:27,292 --> 00:46:31,357 Uh, well, the fragrance is not uh... compatible. 524 00:46:32,289 --> 00:46:35,021 Oh. See that's a shame. I just lit it. 525 00:47:07,308 --> 00:47:07,874 Oh. 526 00:47:07,974 --> 00:47:09,474 What brings you here, Lieutenant? 527 00:47:09,574 --> 00:47:13,104 Well, I stopped by the house. I talked to Charles. 528 00:47:13,205 --> 00:47:16,570 He told me where you'd be so I thought I'd come by. 529 00:47:16,670 --> 00:47:20,068 There's just one point that I wanted to clear up. 530 00:47:21,168 --> 00:47:21,734 Do you mind? 531 00:47:21,835 --> 00:47:23,667 Does it matter? I'm a captive audience. 532 00:47:23,767 --> 00:47:24,600 We can go, Miss. 533 00:47:24,700 --> 00:47:27,065 No, no, no, that's all right. Go ahead and finish. 534 00:47:27,232 --> 00:47:31,263 I saw your new car, by the way. Oh, that's some automobile. 535 00:47:31,363 --> 00:47:31,863 Thank you. 536 00:47:31,963 --> 00:47:33,896 Really beautiful. Beautiful. 537 00:47:34,429 --> 00:47:37,028 I suppose you have to order those things weeks in advance, don't you? 538 00:47:37,128 --> 00:47:37,727 Yes, that's right. 539 00:47:37,828 --> 00:47:41,493 Yeah, that's right. Boy. Real change of pace for you, isn't it? 540 00:47:42,092 --> 00:47:45,824 Well, I felt like something racy, as they say in advertising. A new image. 541 00:47:46,124 --> 00:47:49,823 Yeah. Well y'now, I can understand that... I'm sorry... 542 00:47:49,955 --> 00:47:55,653 ...because it's a natural thing I think, after a death in the family... 543 00:47:55,753 --> 00:47:57,419 ...to want to break loose. 544 00:47:57,885 --> 00:47:59,485 That's one way of putting it. 545 00:48:00,983 --> 00:48:02,583 Gee, that's funny though. 546 00:48:04,715 --> 00:48:05,515 What? 547 00:48:06,748 --> 00:48:09,014 If you had to order the car some time ago... 548 00:48:09,114 --> 00:48:12,612 ...that would mean you knew in advance you were going to change your style. 549 00:48:13,045 --> 00:48:14,645 Finished, Miss Chadwick. 550 00:48:15,178 --> 00:48:15,744 May I see? 551 00:48:15,844 --> 00:48:16,677 Yes. 552 00:48:18,376 --> 00:48:19,476 Oh. 553 00:48:22,541 --> 00:48:25,640 - Looks fabulous. - Just amazing. 554 00:48:25,840 --> 00:48:27,639 Miss Chadwick, you look sensational. 555 00:48:27,739 --> 00:48:28,738 You really think so? 556 00:48:28,838 --> 00:48:30,538 I'd say you were a new woman. 557 00:48:31,104 --> 00:48:33,136 Oh, thank you, Lieutenant. 558 00:48:33,969 --> 00:48:37,034 Goodbye Jean, thank you. See you next week. Bye Felicia. 559 00:48:37,468 --> 00:48:38,767 Excuse me. Sorry. 560 00:48:52,327 --> 00:48:54,227 Why Miss Chadwick, you look lovely. 561 00:48:54,327 --> 00:48:55,926 Thank you. You're very kind. 562 00:48:57,159 --> 00:48:58,858 The bill, and could I have an appointment next week. 563 00:48:58,958 --> 00:49:00,024 Certainly. 564 00:49:00,591 --> 00:49:02,689 Well, Lieutenant, you haven't asked me your question. 565 00:49:03,323 --> 00:49:05,189 I'll tell you what. Are you headed home? 566 00:49:05,289 --> 00:49:06,155 Yes. 567 00:49:06,588 --> 00:49:07,554 Do you mind if I meet you there? 568 00:49:07,654 --> 00:49:09,320 Because it kind of has to do with your house. 569 00:49:09,421 --> 00:49:11,019 Is this really necessary? 570 00:49:11,453 --> 00:49:14,452 Well, in a way, it is, yes. I promise it won't take long. 571 00:49:15,418 --> 00:49:16,950 All right. I'll meet you there. 572 00:49:17,283 --> 00:49:19,983 Lieutenant? Your cigar. 573 00:49:30,811 --> 00:49:32,277 Oh, Good afternoon, ma'am. 574 00:49:32,643 --> 00:49:33,777 Good afternoon. 575 00:49:34,076 --> 00:49:37,508 Oh, Charles, our Lieutenant requires a stepladder. 576 00:49:38,141 --> 00:49:39,940 Would you be good enough to get one for him? 577 00:49:40,906 --> 00:49:43,972 Yes, ma'am. Another experiment, sir? 578 00:49:44,304 --> 00:49:48,437 Uh, well, I guess you could call it that, yeah. 579 00:49:49,736 --> 00:49:51,035 Experiment, Lieutenant? 580 00:49:51,568 --> 00:49:55,033 Uh huh. Like I said, I was out here earlier. 581 00:49:55,134 --> 00:49:56,700 Hey, why don't I show it to you? 582 00:50:00,165 --> 00:50:04,462 Now, you figured that your brother had to walk around... 583 00:50:04,562 --> 00:50:06,962 ...the side of the house like this. Is that right? 584 00:50:07,228 --> 00:50:09,794 I figure it. And so did the coroner's jury. 585 00:50:09,894 --> 00:50:14,125 Right. Now you see you had to walk on grass. 586 00:50:18,323 --> 00:50:20,056 Is there some point to this? 587 00:50:20,156 --> 00:50:20,956 Yes, ma'am, there is. 588 00:50:21,055 --> 00:50:25,220 You see, now this grass is kind of dry because the sun's been out. 589 00:50:26,786 --> 00:50:28,352 Uh, well, today's Thursday. 590 00:50:29,885 --> 00:50:35,316 And the gardener cuts the grass on Thursday. Excuse me a minute. 591 00:50:38,647 --> 00:50:41,613 You see? Grass. 592 00:50:42,912 --> 00:50:44,678 Yes. Well, that's only natural. 593 00:50:44,778 --> 00:50:48,976 It certainly is. But you know there was no grass on your brother's shoe? 594 00:50:51,075 --> 00:50:52,808 I'm afraid I don't quite understand. 595 00:50:52,974 --> 00:50:57,040 Your brother was shot a week ago. On Thursday. And I looked at the 596 00:50:57,139 --> 00:50:59,172 ...photographs of the body, I even had them blown up... 597 00:50:59,271 --> 00:51:02,770 ...and for the life of me, I just couldn't see any grass... 598 00:51:02,870 --> 00:51:06,602 ...on the soles of his shoe. And I couldn't figure that out. Why? 599 00:51:06,736 --> 00:51:08,068 It was freshly cut... 600 00:51:08,168 --> 00:51:11,600 ...and it was sticky because it was at night and there was dew. 601 00:51:15,032 --> 00:51:19,297 Y'now that's very good. He must've had particles of grass on his shoes. 602 00:51:20,062 --> 00:51:22,662 But they were probably brushed off on the carpet. 603 00:51:23,462 --> 00:51:25,693 And unfortunately the room's been cleaned. 604 00:51:26,493 --> 00:51:28,026 Yeah, I know. 605 00:51:29,559 --> 00:51:31,358 Well, unless there's something else? 606 00:51:32,124 --> 00:51:33,557 Just one more thing. 607 00:51:34,323 --> 00:51:36,656 I guess Charles has the stepladder by now, huh? 608 00:51:37,155 --> 00:51:37,855 I would think. 609 00:51:37,955 --> 00:51:38,688 Yeah. 610 00:51:43,618 --> 00:51:49,017 The other morning when I was over here, I noticed these potted plants. 611 00:51:49,249 --> 00:51:50,483 How observant. 612 00:51:50,615 --> 00:51:52,315 And they're very pretty, you know. 613 00:51:52,415 --> 00:51:55,447 But I got to thinking, I says to myself, y'now sometimes people they... 614 00:51:55,547 --> 00:52:00,045 ...keep a spare key outside, just in case they forget their own key. 615 00:52:00,944 --> 00:52:04,177 Uh, do you... do you see this? 616 00:52:04,543 --> 00:52:05,376 What? 617 00:52:06,476 --> 00:52:08,108 This imprint here. 618 00:52:08,908 --> 00:52:10,274 Yes. What about it? 619 00:52:10,673 --> 00:52:12,972 Well that's like a fossil or something. 620 00:52:13,073 --> 00:52:17,870 You see, a spare key must've been hidden in there for a long time. 621 00:52:18,537 --> 00:52:20,836 You see, that's been rained on and everything. 622 00:52:23,635 --> 00:52:24,967 There was a spare key. 623 00:52:25,500 --> 00:52:26,400 Oh? 624 00:52:26,800 --> 00:52:29,632 I put it there myself when the alarm system was installed. 625 00:52:30,032 --> 00:52:31,764 Bryce didn't know about it. 626 00:52:31,864 --> 00:52:34,130 I also removed it from there myself recently... 627 00:52:34,229 --> 00:52:35,829 ...because I had second thoughts. 628 00:52:36,362 --> 00:52:38,262 What do you mean by second thoughts? 629 00:52:38,528 --> 00:52:41,660 Well, if a burglar were in fact on the premises, he might find the key... 630 00:52:41,760 --> 00:52:43,759 ...and then what good would the alarm system be? 631 00:52:43,859 --> 00:52:45,125 Good point. 632 00:52:47,258 --> 00:52:49,690 Yes, hey yeah. 633 00:52:49,990 --> 00:52:52,322 I was right, wasn't I? Because you found it. 634 00:52:53,555 --> 00:52:54,954 Yeah, I guess I did. 635 00:52:55,787 --> 00:52:56,420 All right, Lieutenant. 636 00:52:56,520 --> 00:52:58,619 I think you've finally overstayed your welcome. 637 00:52:59,186 --> 00:53:02,051 The official verdict is death by accidental means... 638 00:53:02,151 --> 00:53:03,850 ...and that should satisfy you. 639 00:53:04,450 --> 00:53:05,983 Look ma'am, I don't mean any offense. 640 00:53:06,083 --> 00:53:08,848 I'm just trying to tie up loose ends. 641 00:53:08,947 --> 00:53:11,647 You see, I'm compulsive that way, it's just, well... 642 00:53:11,746 --> 00:53:14,112 ...that's what my wife says about it, just... 643 00:53:14,845 --> 00:53:16,111 Are you really? 644 00:53:17,844 --> 00:53:22,676 No, I mean all I meant by that was that, well you see, if there was... 645 00:53:22,776 --> 00:53:27,440 ...a key there, and if Bryce knew about it, well, then of course... 646 00:53:27,540 --> 00:53:30,438 ...he would use the key to let himself in through the front door. 647 00:53:30,538 --> 00:53:33,404 But I told the truth the night it happened. 648 00:53:33,704 --> 00:53:36,002 And I told the truth at the inquest. 649 00:53:36,702 --> 00:53:40,467 So whatever your little compulsions may be... 650 00:53:41,301 --> 00:53:43,632 I'm afraid I must insist you leave me alone. 651 00:53:51,696 --> 00:53:55,627 Oh, goodbye. 652 00:54:10,687 --> 00:54:11,887 I'll take it all. 653 00:54:13,719 --> 00:54:14,786 Well, is that it? 654 00:54:14,885 --> 00:54:16,218 No, I haven't finished. 655 00:54:17,118 --> 00:54:18,218 You're not bored, are you? 656 00:54:18,317 --> 00:54:20,583 No, no... I'm having a wonderful time. 657 00:54:20,683 --> 00:54:21,782 Is there something young and bright? 658 00:54:21,882 --> 00:54:23,448 Why don't you try this one? 659 00:54:23,548 --> 00:54:26,747 Oh, that's marvelous. I want to try that on. Excuse us. 660 00:54:27,180 --> 00:54:29,512 Don't forget to get my hat over by the black bag... 661 00:54:29,612 --> 00:54:31,145 ...could you bring it with me? 662 00:54:33,610 --> 00:54:35,343 Could you get the zipper? Peter! 663 00:54:35,577 --> 00:54:36,110 Yes? 664 00:54:36,210 --> 00:54:38,508 Everybody set for this afternoon's meeting? 665 00:54:38,808 --> 00:54:40,774 Uh, yes, but I was wondering, Beth. 666 00:54:40,874 --> 00:54:41,307 Huh? 667 00:54:41,407 --> 00:54:44,339 Uh, don't you think it's a little premature? 668 00:54:44,439 --> 00:54:46,605 Perhaps another week for things to ease up. 669 00:54:46,704 --> 00:54:48,903 No. It must be today. 670 00:54:50,536 --> 00:54:51,869 All right. It's up to you. 671 00:54:59,733 --> 00:55:01,898 Well? What do you think? 672 00:55:03,098 --> 00:55:04,063 Interesting. 673 00:55:05,030 --> 00:55:06,129 What does that mean? 674 00:55:07,662 --> 00:55:10,628 It's wild. Uh, a little out of your style though, isn't it? 675 00:55:11,561 --> 00:55:12,927 No, I don't think it is. 676 00:55:14,759 --> 00:55:16,359 Well, you asked. 677 00:55:17,424 --> 00:55:18,790 It was a courtesy. 678 00:55:20,490 --> 00:55:23,389 I'm perfectly capable of making my own decisions. 679 00:55:25,621 --> 00:55:29,253 Oh, what is that silver dress over there on the rail? 680 00:55:29,752 --> 00:55:31,285 This one! This matches it! 681 00:55:31,385 --> 00:55:32,551 Uh, Beth? 682 00:55:32,651 --> 00:55:35,150 Why don't you finish your wardrobe? I'm going back to the office. 683 00:55:35,251 --> 00:55:37,582 No, no, I want you to wait till I'm ready to go? 684 00:55:37,682 --> 00:55:39,249 Do you have trousers that go with the red top? 685 00:55:39,349 --> 00:55:45,479 Beth. I'm not sure what's gotten into you, but I'm not sure I like it. 686 00:55:45,945 --> 00:55:48,877 I'll see you. If you need me, I'll be back at the office. 687 00:55:50,876 --> 00:55:52,376 Did you want to try this on? 688 00:55:52,476 --> 00:55:55,708 Yes. This one and that blue dress over there, please. 689 00:56:26,027 --> 00:56:27,493 Ladies and gentlemen... 690 00:56:30,992 --> 00:56:32,725 ...will you please take your seats. 691 00:56:43,020 --> 00:56:47,785 Well now, we've all been through a period of anxiety and indecision... 692 00:56:47,885 --> 00:56:49,550 ...since my brother's death... 693 00:56:50,151 --> 00:56:53,782 ...but in a corporate sense we must maintain our continuity. 694 00:56:54,682 --> 00:56:58,314 As you all well know, this is a family owned firm. 695 00:56:58,613 --> 00:57:01,845 Therefore, as of today, I am assuming the presidency. 696 00:57:02,045 --> 00:57:04,110 As my first order of business... 697 00:57:05,077 --> 00:57:09,242 I would like to announce the elevation of Mr. Peter Hamilton... 698 00:57:09,475 --> 00:57:12,507 ...to executive vice-president in charge of accounts. 699 00:57:14,606 --> 00:57:18,971 As to philosophy, my brother was a traditionalist. 700 00:57:20,370 --> 00:57:22,403 I want to break new ground. 701 00:57:23,535 --> 00:57:25,435 Would you pass these along, please. 702 00:57:26,101 --> 00:57:30,632 I want to streamline. We're going to cut down marginal accounts... 703 00:57:30,732 --> 00:57:33,531 ...and we're going to start promoting ourselves for a change. 704 00:57:34,198 --> 00:57:37,163 It seems to me we've been selling everything but our own product. 705 00:57:37,263 --> 00:57:39,595 Beth, forgive me, but that is our job. 706 00:57:39,962 --> 00:57:43,160 Forgive me, but it's not. Our job is to grow. 707 00:57:43,561 --> 00:57:46,525 Now when was the last time this agency took on a new account? 708 00:57:46,625 --> 00:57:48,292 We have all we can handle. 709 00:57:48,392 --> 00:57:48,925 Nonsense! 710 00:57:49,025 --> 00:57:51,191 Now look, Beth, I don't want to be difficult, but I... I... 711 00:57:51,290 --> 00:57:53,522 Fred, I don't mean to interrupt you... 712 00:57:53,722 --> 00:57:56,454 ...but this is really not the time for negative thinking. 713 00:57:56,555 --> 00:57:58,220 Now, if you disagree with my approach... 714 00:57:58,320 --> 00:58:01,553 ...you're perfectly free to sever your relationship with the firm. 715 00:58:02,618 --> 00:58:07,150 No, Beth, I feel I can accommodate myself to your way of thinking. 716 00:58:08,183 --> 00:58:09,715 Yes, I'm sure you can. 717 00:58:12,214 --> 00:58:13,480 Any questions? 718 00:58:19,311 --> 00:58:20,777 Very well. We'll adjourn. 719 00:58:22,343 --> 00:58:25,775 Oh. One more thing. A happy and personal note. 720 00:58:25,875 --> 00:58:30,273 I'd like to announce my engagement to Mr. Hamilton. Thank you. 721 00:58:33,272 --> 00:58:34,871 Are those letters for me to sign? 722 00:58:39,169 --> 00:58:40,302 Yeah, right. 723 00:58:41,635 --> 00:58:42,734 Congratulations. 724 00:58:43,367 --> 00:58:44,367 Thank you. 725 00:59:02,858 --> 00:59:09,122 You must be out of your mind. What qualifies you to run this company? 726 00:59:09,622 --> 00:59:11,588 I had a very good teacher, my brother. 727 00:59:12,021 --> 00:59:15,620 I've been studying his reports for years and asking questions. 728 00:59:16,453 --> 00:59:18,152 Thank you. We'll finish later. 729 00:59:19,317 --> 00:59:21,351 He may not have known it, but he was grooming me. 730 00:59:22,617 --> 00:59:26,515 Well, don't forget. I am the majority stockholder. 731 00:59:26,981 --> 00:59:29,180 I will not relinquish control. 732 00:59:30,646 --> 00:59:31,912 Don't be naive, Mother. 733 00:59:32,012 --> 00:59:34,844 Who else can take over and still keep it in the family? 734 00:59:35,977 --> 00:59:38,042 Besides, I'm prepared to go to court if necessary. 735 00:59:38,143 --> 00:59:41,908 And you know what that means, publicity, interviews, scandal. 736 00:59:43,508 --> 00:59:46,572 I can't believe you're talking to me like this. 737 00:59:47,372 --> 00:59:49,238 Are you prepared to take over the company? 738 00:59:49,538 --> 00:59:51,871 You're getting old, Mother, or hadn't you noticed? 739 00:59:54,802 --> 00:59:55,735 Come in. 740 00:59:59,733 --> 01:00:00,932 Am I interrupting something? 741 01:00:01,333 --> 01:00:02,799 What do you want, Lieutenant? 742 01:00:02,932 --> 01:00:04,531 Well, I just thought that... 743 01:00:05,064 --> 01:00:07,996 Why, hello there fella, how you doin'? 744 01:00:09,163 --> 01:00:12,760 I got a treat for you. I got a little something for him. 745 01:00:13,361 --> 01:00:14,360 Here you are. 746 01:00:14,460 --> 01:00:17,092 Y'now I've been carrying these things around with me all week. 747 01:00:17,259 --> 01:00:21,890 Come here, boy. Come on. Take one of these. Look at that. C'mon. 748 01:00:23,423 --> 01:00:25,156 Oh, easy. Easy. 749 01:00:26,522 --> 01:00:28,887 I think we have a personality conflict. 750 01:00:28,987 --> 01:00:31,486 Do you need me for anything, Lieutenant? Come here. 751 01:00:31,586 --> 01:00:34,551 Uh, no ma'am. No, I don't think so. 752 01:00:34,685 --> 01:00:36,417 Then I'll be leaving. 753 01:00:36,917 --> 01:00:37,716 Mother? 754 01:00:40,349 --> 01:00:41,815 We'll go into this later. 755 01:00:42,781 --> 01:00:44,047 As you wish. 756 01:00:50,744 --> 01:00:52,310 I'll leave the two of you alone. 757 01:00:52,410 --> 01:00:53,943 No, that's all right Peter. 758 01:00:54,210 --> 01:00:56,242 The Lieutenant is going to be very brief. 759 01:00:58,474 --> 01:00:59,841 Well Columbo, what is it now? 760 01:00:59,940 --> 01:01:03,939 We've talked about keys and grass and newspapers. Oh, thank you. 761 01:01:05,804 --> 01:01:08,670 Well you know how one thing leads to another. Now when I was... thank you... 762 01:01:08,770 --> 01:01:10,469 When I was over at your house there the other day... 763 01:01:10,569 --> 01:01:12,801 ...and I was climbing up and down that ladder... 764 01:01:13,067 --> 01:01:16,066 ...I tell you, I had a thought, something else occurred to me... 765 01:01:17,033 --> 01:01:18,698 ...that's been keeping me awake at night. 766 01:01:18,798 --> 01:01:20,298 Oh. What might that be? 767 01:01:20,398 --> 01:01:24,229 Well, I was wondering about that burned out bulb... 768 01:01:24,995 --> 01:01:25,962 ...in front of your house. 769 01:01:26,062 --> 01:01:29,327 And I went over there this morning to take a look at it. And... 770 01:01:29,993 --> 01:01:31,359 You brought it with you! 771 01:01:31,926 --> 01:01:33,891 Oh yeah. I didn't think you'd mind. 772 01:01:33,991 --> 01:01:35,092 No. 773 01:01:36,657 --> 01:01:39,422 This is a hundred watt bulb. Hundred watt? 774 01:01:40,756 --> 01:01:46,386 Got a life 750-800 hours. Now, if your house is anything like... 775 01:01:46,486 --> 01:01:50,118 ...my house then you'll burn the outside light 8-10 hours a day. 776 01:01:50,318 --> 01:01:54,216 So that means it would last two, two and a half months. Is that right? 777 01:01:55,348 --> 01:01:57,548 I'll concede to your knowledge. I don't know. 778 01:01:58,115 --> 01:01:59,247 Thank you very much. 779 01:01:59,547 --> 01:02:02,046 Uh, now this is what I got to thinking. 780 01:02:03,778 --> 01:02:06,011 I hate to change bulbs outside my house... 781 01:02:06,111 --> 01:02:09,210 ...because no matter how tight I get that up in the lamp... 782 01:02:09,309 --> 01:02:12,375 ...you see, they attract a lot of dirt and goop and they're full of 783 01:02:12,475 --> 01:02:15,441 ...dead bugs and I just don't even like to go up there and touch them. 784 01:02:15,540 --> 01:02:16,939 Would you get to the point? 785 01:02:18,405 --> 01:02:22,870 Uh, why is that bulb dirt and dust free? 786 01:02:23,203 --> 01:02:25,103 That bulb is clean as a whistle. 787 01:02:26,469 --> 01:02:29,068 Now I think that's kind of strange, don't you? 788 01:02:29,734 --> 01:02:32,965 Hanging there long enough to burn out, 789 01:02:33,332 --> 01:02:35,697 but not hanging there long enough to get dirty. 790 01:02:37,064 --> 01:02:38,897 We're a fastidious family. 791 01:02:39,430 --> 01:02:42,362 If the bulb is clean it's because servants cleaned it. 792 01:02:45,127 --> 01:02:47,026 They cleaned a burned out bulb? 793 01:02:47,959 --> 01:02:50,758 They work in the daytime. So how would they know? 794 01:02:51,757 --> 01:02:53,856 All right Lieutenant, I think that'll be enough. 795 01:02:54,656 --> 01:02:55,189 I beg your pardon? 796 01:02:55,289 --> 01:02:57,321 I want you to listen to this very carefully. 797 01:02:57,688 --> 01:02:59,521 I don't ever want to see you again. 798 01:03:00,220 --> 01:03:03,253 You'll be refused admittance to my house and to this office. 799 01:03:03,352 --> 01:03:04,619 I have a great deal of work to do... 800 01:03:04,718 --> 01:03:07,284 ...and I no longer can indulge your suspicions. 801 01:03:07,483 --> 01:03:10,482 If you think you have a case against me, go to the District Attorney. 802 01:03:10,948 --> 01:03:12,182 Is that clear? 803 01:03:13,015 --> 01:03:15,480 Yes. That's very clear. 804 01:03:25,209 --> 01:03:28,574 I'm warning you. No more questions. 805 01:03:28,941 --> 01:03:30,840 I wasn't going to ask a question, ma'am. 806 01:03:31,240 --> 01:03:33,006 I just wanted to return your bulb. 807 01:03:49,365 --> 01:03:52,164 What can we do about him? 808 01:03:53,164 --> 01:03:54,929 Beth, take it easy. Calm down. 809 01:03:55,030 --> 01:03:59,161 Oh, stop saying calm down. You're a lawyer, do something! 810 01:03:59,261 --> 01:04:02,227 I mean we can institute some kind of proceedings against him. 811 01:04:02,326 --> 01:04:04,725 There must be somebody in the city government who can do something! 812 01:04:04,825 --> 01:04:06,724 Calm down. Take it easy. 813 01:04:06,824 --> 01:04:08,857 Well is that your professional advice? 814 01:04:09,124 --> 01:04:12,322 Beth. What in the world has gotten into you? 815 01:04:12,455 --> 01:04:14,121 We never argued like this before. 816 01:04:20,485 --> 01:04:21,817 We're not arguing. 817 01:04:26,483 --> 01:04:28,115 Something's wrong. What is it? 818 01:04:28,348 --> 01:04:29,115 All right, there is. 819 01:04:29,215 --> 01:04:33,579 Number one: this business of arbitrarily promoting me. 820 01:04:33,846 --> 01:04:37,044 To say the least it smacks of high level nepotism. It's... 821 01:04:38,844 --> 01:04:41,442 And I assume there's a number two. 822 01:04:41,709 --> 01:04:42,842 Yes, there is. 823 01:04:42,942 --> 01:04:45,607 You announced our engagement without even letting me know. 824 01:04:45,741 --> 01:04:47,140 I thought it would please you! 825 01:04:47,240 --> 01:04:48,172 It did please me. 826 01:04:48,272 --> 01:04:50,871 But don't you think you could've consulted with me? 827 01:04:51,472 --> 01:04:53,837 I was just as surprised to hear it as everybody else. 828 01:04:57,435 --> 01:04:59,267 Well, I did it for you. 829 01:05:01,134 --> 01:05:03,200 I mean, we are going to get married, aren't we? 830 01:05:03,300 --> 01:05:04,499 That's not the point. 831 01:05:05,531 --> 01:05:07,897 I would have liked to have had a hand in the decision. 832 01:05:08,797 --> 01:05:10,130 Now it's not like you to act this way. 833 01:05:10,230 --> 01:05:11,962 This is way out of character for you. 834 01:05:13,562 --> 01:05:14,427 Well, if I've changed... 835 01:05:14,527 --> 01:05:17,226 ...it's because I thought you'd like a more exciting woman. 836 01:05:18,360 --> 01:05:21,358 A change, yes, but a complete metamorphosis? 837 01:05:22,291 --> 01:05:24,490 I'm not sure Beth you're the same person. 838 01:05:27,922 --> 01:05:29,088 Maybe I'm not. 839 01:05:37,918 --> 01:05:39,351 Maybe Bryce was right. 840 01:05:39,550 --> 01:05:40,583 About what? 841 01:05:42,349 --> 01:05:45,014 About your being the wrong kind of man for me. 842 01:06:03,606 --> 01:06:05,006 What's that, the third? 843 01:06:05,305 --> 01:06:06,671 I get paid not to count. 844 01:06:06,771 --> 01:06:08,704 Just keep 'em coming, that's all. 845 01:06:24,596 --> 01:06:28,495 Well, I didn't think you people were supposed to drink on duty. 846 01:06:28,595 --> 01:06:29,995 Oh, Mr. Hamilton. 847 01:06:30,827 --> 01:06:34,826 Drink? Oh no, that's coffee. No, I don't drink. 848 01:06:35,959 --> 01:06:38,124 No, it's been a very long day. 849 01:06:39,923 --> 01:06:41,656 I can see it's been a long day for you too. 850 01:06:41,756 --> 01:06:43,522 Oh, it shows huh? 851 01:06:44,821 --> 01:06:47,620 Y'now, it's quite a coincidence... 852 01:06:47,720 --> 01:06:50,053 ...you and I both meeting in the same place like this. 853 01:06:50,152 --> 01:06:52,217 Yes, it is, isn't it? Yeah. 854 01:06:55,383 --> 01:06:56,382 What are you reading? 855 01:06:57,149 --> 01:07:01,280 Oh this? This is a transcript of the inquest. 856 01:07:02,347 --> 01:07:05,346 Listen, congratulations. I understand you're engaged. 857 01:07:06,111 --> 01:07:07,644 Not necessarily. 858 01:07:07,878 --> 01:07:09,377 Oh really? What happened? 859 01:07:09,710 --> 01:07:12,442 Let's get back to this. See I want to ask you something. 860 01:07:13,509 --> 01:07:15,974 Lieutenant, why are you hounding Beth? 861 01:07:16,308 --> 01:07:21,939 Hounding? Who me? Oh no, I'm not hounding anybody. Oh no. No. 862 01:07:22,171 --> 01:07:24,771 No, what I'm trying to do is get to the bottom of this thing. 863 01:07:26,236 --> 01:07:32,334 Y'now Lieutenant, I like you. I really do. But you are devious. 864 01:07:32,433 --> 01:07:33,000 Devious? 865 01:07:33,100 --> 01:07:35,199 Your job was finished with the coroner's verdict. 866 01:07:35,299 --> 01:07:38,197 But you're still hanging around. You're still asking questions. 867 01:07:38,298 --> 01:07:41,496 You even managed to bump into me here. 868 01:07:42,496 --> 01:07:46,161 Now, Lieutenant. You don't really think that... 869 01:07:46,261 --> 01:07:49,226 ...Beth killed her brother in cold blood now, do you? 870 01:07:49,559 --> 01:07:54,124 Well, as a matter of fact, I do. 871 01:08:04,287 --> 01:08:08,018 Mr. Hamilton, you asked me what I thought. Now I'm going to tell you. 872 01:08:09,084 --> 01:08:12,849 I think she set it up, I think it was deliberate... 873 01:08:13,016 --> 01:08:14,649 ...and I think you can help me prove it. 874 01:08:14,748 --> 01:08:18,380 Now, excuse me. You're sure that that's coffee you're drinking? 875 01:08:18,480 --> 01:08:20,113 Because you're not making any sense. 876 01:08:20,213 --> 01:08:23,944 I was there. And I know Beth didn't kill anybody. It was an accident. 877 01:08:24,610 --> 01:08:26,510 Can I tell you about my wife? 878 01:08:26,776 --> 01:08:30,441 Y'now my wife, she's got a proverb for every situation. 879 01:08:30,541 --> 01:08:33,840 You know with her, a rolling stone gathers no moss... 880 01:08:33,940 --> 01:08:35,473 you gotta look before you leap... 881 01:08:35,572 --> 01:08:37,505 I'm sure that your wife is a very nice woman. 882 01:08:37,704 --> 01:08:39,671 But what has that got to do with the case? 883 01:08:39,770 --> 01:08:43,202 To be honest, she solved it for me. 884 01:08:44,035 --> 01:08:46,234 We were having an argument last night, she says to me... 885 01:08:46,368 --> 01:08:51,432 "You're putting the cart before the horse", and I said, "Right." 886 01:08:52,165 --> 01:08:57,762 In this case, the horse is before the cart. And I had the answer. 887 01:08:58,695 --> 01:08:59,861 And what was that? 888 01:09:00,128 --> 01:09:03,326 In the transcript you weren't very specific. 889 01:09:03,593 --> 01:09:05,559 I know. I just read every word of it. 890 01:09:05,659 --> 01:09:08,258 But I think on the night of the murder you said something. 891 01:09:08,625 --> 01:09:12,456 If you can remember that, and you tell me you got a terrific memory... 892 01:09:13,189 --> 01:09:17,320 ...then you'll know, you'll know for sure whether or not Beth Chadwick... 893 01:09:17,420 --> 01:09:18,686 murdered her brother. 894 01:09:25,484 --> 01:09:29,582 All right. And what do I remember? 895 01:09:57,070 --> 01:09:58,402 Who is it? Who's there? 896 01:10:01,034 --> 01:10:02,168 Who's there? 897 01:10:19,960 --> 01:10:22,226 Hello operator? Get me the police. 898 01:10:28,489 --> 01:10:29,589 Operator? 899 01:10:30,422 --> 01:10:32,588 Oh operator, I'm sorry. Forget it. 900 01:10:36,985 --> 01:10:38,518 Lieutenant Columbo? 901 01:10:40,084 --> 01:10:41,116 Is that you? 902 01:10:44,149 --> 01:10:45,415 Come on, Lieutenant. 903 01:10:47,781 --> 01:10:49,147 Come in and have a drink. 904 01:10:54,644 --> 01:10:56,277 Lieutenant Columbo? 905 01:11:16,601 --> 01:11:18,967 This is the way your brother came in that night, isn't it? 906 01:11:21,833 --> 01:11:22,832 How did you get in? 907 01:11:22,932 --> 01:11:25,298 Same way your brother did. With a spare key. 908 01:11:25,564 --> 01:11:30,162 One of my men located your locksmith. He was very cooperative. 909 01:11:32,261 --> 01:11:34,927 What do you expect to prove by this bit of nonsense? 910 01:11:35,027 --> 01:11:36,725 Oh, I don't want to prove anything, ma'am. 911 01:11:37,126 --> 01:11:38,292 I came to arrest you. 912 01:11:39,457 --> 01:11:40,257 Arrest me? 913 01:11:40,357 --> 01:11:41,456 Yes, ma'am. 914 01:11:43,056 --> 01:11:44,355 For the murder of your brother. 915 01:11:44,455 --> 01:11:44,922 Oh. 916 01:11:45,022 --> 01:11:47,154 And I did have a reason for coming in this way. 917 01:11:47,854 --> 01:11:49,753 I wanted to see the look on your face. 918 01:11:51,053 --> 01:11:55,218 Well, I'll consider myself under arrest. 919 01:11:56,684 --> 01:11:59,582 And now I want to see the look on your face when I call my lawyer. 920 01:11:59,682 --> 01:12:01,115 You know what's ironic? 921 01:12:02,247 --> 01:12:04,114 I knew it wasn't an accident the first night. 922 01:12:04,214 --> 01:12:06,180 I knew it as soon as I saw that newspaper. 923 01:12:06,280 --> 01:12:08,112 But I didn't have any proof. 924 01:12:08,312 --> 01:12:10,144 I had to wait for the proof. 925 01:12:11,244 --> 01:12:13,910 I had to wait for your fiance to give it to me. 926 01:12:14,476 --> 01:12:15,109 From Peter? 927 01:12:15,209 --> 01:12:17,908 Yes, ma'am. Although I don't think he meant to. 928 01:12:18,340 --> 01:12:21,573 You see, according to your story, you were asleep at night... 929 01:12:21,672 --> 01:12:24,005 the alarm woke you up, you reached for a gun... 930 01:12:24,105 --> 01:12:26,437 ...and you shot what you thought was a burglar. 931 01:12:27,470 --> 01:12:29,203 Which is exactly what happened. 932 01:12:29,302 --> 01:12:33,467 Couldn't be. Because Mr. Hamilton, who was driving up outside... 933 01:12:33,567 --> 01:12:37,432 ...at the time, he heard both the shots and alarm. 934 01:12:37,799 --> 01:12:40,265 Of course he did. What difference does that make? 935 01:12:40,365 --> 01:12:42,230 Oh, big difference. 936 01:12:42,963 --> 01:12:46,961 He heard the shots first, then the alarm. 937 01:12:47,961 --> 01:12:50,293 That's the cart before the horse. 938 01:12:50,826 --> 01:12:54,957 I mean, how could the alarm wake you if the shots came first? 939 01:12:56,024 --> 01:13:00,322 You see, what really happened was your brother came walking in here... 940 01:13:00,722 --> 01:13:04,254 ...just the way I did tonight, you shot him... 941 01:13:04,887 --> 01:13:08,285 ...and then you set the alarm a few seconds later. 942 01:13:14,749 --> 01:13:15,682 Peter is mistaken. 943 01:13:15,782 --> 01:13:19,313 No. He's a very good lawyer and he prides himself on his memory. 944 01:13:19,814 --> 01:13:21,113 And he won't like it... 945 01:13:21,546 --> 01:13:24,311 ...but he'll testify against you in court if he has to. 946 01:13:24,911 --> 01:13:28,110 Along with the other holes in your story, I think they'll convict you. 947 01:13:34,640 --> 01:13:36,406 No, really, you don't want to do that. 948 01:13:37,272 --> 01:13:39,571 Policemen outside, what would be the point? 949 01:13:46,269 --> 01:13:48,301 Besides, you're too classy a woman. 950 01:13:53,899 --> 01:13:55,364 Now would you get dressed, ma'am? 951 01:13:57,331 --> 01:13:58,963 Take all the time you need.