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and Mason advised him to stay out of sight

( dramatic theme playing )

The same principle, of course, applies to a letter.

Naturally, at first, I didn't think

He'll probably try to contact Ruth.

Well, he did, and he didn't.

I take it you don't approve either.

and I couldn't help the way he felt about his wife.

Why, thank you, Your Honor.

that you mailed your report to your company

Your landlady gave me your forwarding address.

There's our favorite detective, Paul Drake.

This Folsom character is as slimy as they come.

and told Mrs. Beaumont.

Oh. I'm sorry, Laura. I didn't know you were busy.

Well, I can't say you've avoided the question.

and borrowed money on my furniture

I came here to work for him

not to mention your happiness.

I've seen evidence of your work.

I could have destroyed it!

Yes. Thank you, Mr. Beaumont.

you're facing a prison term, scandal, humiliation.

but I just couldn't.

All you have to do is read the newspapers.

Something like that.

You're in no position to-- ( knocking on door )

They belong to the defendant,

I want Mr. Mason to know.

and Mason'll get me off with a light sentence.

You're right. Let's get some air.

I will bid both you charming people good night.

but there was an identifiable thumb

Get out, Mr. Folsom.

at the terminal to buy her a present,

Ruth, are you crazy?

to remove a check from an envelope and alter it.

( suspenseful theme playing )

or we're witnessing a modern miracle.

from a blackmail charge?

I suggest you, um...

Well, I became ill suddenly, and I--

BURGER: And where was she at this time?

was go up to see Mr. Beaumont.

it can destroy your life,

Get them yourself.

He was kneeling.

Why did George pick this particular time

Uh, Miss Whittaker, this is Mr. Folsom.

Did, uh--? Did Beaumont have a slight Southern accent?

a little more proof than reporters.

Well, he died twice. That doesn't happen very often.

Mason got $25,000 for masterminding the deal.

As though he were, um, looking for something?

Insurance company knows the truth.

I'm really surprised.

Yes, sir, she was.

I should have known he didn't have any sales resistance.

They had words, and fortunately for us,

I realize that if I file this report,

I'm, uh-- I'm sorry to hear you became ill

but the rules of evidence must maintain.

This is quite a change from the old place.

Well, at 11:30 that night w-when Lieutenant...

naturally, he'd tell the police

you just don't have to go to any more trouble.

You see this Mr. Folsom.

and withdrew every penny I had out of the bank.

Might be a good idea.

May I come in, please?