 From Hollywood it's time now for Johnny dollar Who's that oh as if I didn't know what's on your mind Bert dollar Mason ever here rubber her uncle so best to Mason Stealing iron and that's the man dollars his favorite niece about six weeks ago. She disappeared saw so yesterday a body Washed up on Newport Beach not too far from her parents home Carlos according to her father and you hold a policy on her for 25,000 double indemnity So why don't you pay it off? We would have today except for one thing. What's that right after mason identified the body a man named Dixon showed up and swore it was the body of his daughter What? Barb Bailey in the exciting adventures of a man with the action-packed expense account America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator yours truly Johnny dollar and now act one of yours truly Johnny dollar Expense account submitted by a special investigator Johnny dollar To the providential assurance company 393 Dewey Avenue Hartford, Connecticut The following is an account of expenses incurred during my investigation of the mason dixon mismatch matter Expense account item won a dollar and 20 cents taxi from my apartment at the providential building The walls of burt McGraw's office are covered with pictures of sporting events And as I entered burt was preparing to hang another one man. Come in. Yeah, you uh, you ever see this Uh, who is it? Who was me? That's who the day I pitched for the val dost alliance Struck out pen of the cherry pointers that afternoon. Yes, sir Uh You win the game for him. Huh? I said did you win the game for him? Oh Uh, no cheating umpire. Well, johnny boy. Are you ready to join our little team? I don't know the body of a girl being found on a beach Mason identifying it as his daughter and somebody else showing up Henry Dixon and saying the same thing Can't the authorities identify haven't been able to yet Neither one of those girls had their fingerprints on record. Nope. Well, what about dental work? Uh, nothing to go on there either. Oh brother It's not gonna be an easy one johnny How long had the body been in the ocean before it was washed out? Well, they figure about six weeks You know what that means Hello Oh, yes, sir I see Uh-huh Well, if it isn't the mason girl He is it Yes, sir. That's right Thanks for calling captain That was captain miller of the new port police. They find out who she is. No So if it is the mason girl, we're gonna have to pay out 50 000 on the double indemnity clause You aren't surprised are you? No, I didn't think she died from a natural cause But I didn't think it'd be from a gunshot wound either. What kind of a gunshot wound? A 38 right through here How old did you say the mason girl was pretty well around 20 Dixon girl too both of them pretty full of life At least they were When did the mason girl disappear? Oh, about six weeks ago and the dixon girl, but she's been missing about three months. Well, one of them still alive I'll try to find her Bert gave me all the information he had on both the mason and the dixon families I took a cab back to my apartment. That's expense account item two Item three 18 dollars and 10 cents transportation heart for the new port rhod island After checking in at the ogden hotel, I called darla mason's father rented a car and drove out to the mason home on the beach I was about to ring the bell when the front door opened. Hi Well, you must be johnny dollard. That's right. Come on in. I'm joan mason Darla's little sister. Uh-huh This way mr. Dollar mother's waiting for you in the den Your mother I thought my appointment was with you. Oh, my father's indisposed besides mother's the brains of this family Of course, if you really want to know about darla, you ask me. Maybe I will you're better Mr. Dollar's here mother. Thank you my dear Come in, please mr. Dollar. See you later, johnny I dreadful mistake my husband made has upset him. So I thought it best to see you myself Just what mistake are you referring to mrs. mason? Well, we've released a statement the newspapers. I thought you had heard no ma'am. I haven't You've made a trip over here for nothing then Oh, yes, you see my husband erred when he identified that body as being our daughter's It couldn't possibly have been Well, uh, I know you're glad of that mrs. Mason But what made mr. Mason change his mind? I haven't changed it dollar george. I I thought you were going to stay in your room Never mind dollar any questions you want to ask i'll try to answer Why george mason you've been drinking only enough to take the bad taste out of my mouth and you know what put it there Oh, don't look so mixed up jenny. I tried going along with you, but I got too weak a stomach So here I am. I don't know what you're talking about. No Listen dollar Soon as they found out that girl had been murdered my wife here decided it couldn't have been darla It isn't darla and you know it only thing I know is that you got a set idea good proper people don't die I know where else but in bed Because this girl died like she did because she was shot you tried convincing me. She ain't our daughter Well, I won't hold still for it that girl's darla no matter what that crazy Who's me or what you say sure way you hear you hear me jenny Do you want a drink dollar? No, no, thanks a little early for me. I guess I've had enough too well dollar No matter what way our girl died She was a good girl Never give me a bit of trouble never lied never ran around like summer aides do She was a real good girl Mr. Mason the police haven't been able to make a positive identification. I know that well Would you mind telling me why you are so certain that girl is your daughter? Oh, of course not First thing darla had no reason to run off. She had everything I could give her charge account fall over the place everything money could buy So she had no reason to leave here like she did. Where was she last seen at the new port yacht club at the bar Younger daughter. Joan saw darla talking with a stranger When she walked out of the club It was the last anybody ever saw her Well, mr. Mason Do you have a picture of your daughter that I could borrow for a few days? Yeah, I might be able to find you one What do you want with it? I'm going to try to find you You want dollar you or find the dixon girl Oh Oh, I see what you mean Well, you might locate ruth dixon somewhere. Do you know the dixon's mr. Mason? No, I never heard of me for this happen. What about ruth dixon? Good darla have known her Oh, of course. Now. Are you sure? I mean, isn't it possible that in a small community like this? No, no, it's not possible dollar We're the masons Maybe that don't mean much to you to me But it means an awful lot to my wife And for the time poor darla was born my wife drilled it into work Do you understand? No, I'm not sure that I do Well Darla never mixed with people she thought were beneath her anymore and my wife ever has I see you don't believe it. You just ask around I plan to mr. Mason Mason found a small snapshot of his daughter I took him and drove back to town Expense account item four ten cents one phone call to henry dixon 20 minutes later. I walked through the knee-high weeds that surrounded the dixon hall Standing on the front porch waiting for me was a tall thin man. Yes, that's right. Well, I'm glad to know you Sit down. It's such a nice day. I thought we could talk out here on the porch fine with me Oh, uh dollar Look, this whole thing hasn't been easy on my wife Now I've spent all day convincing her that I was mistaken That the girl found on the beach isn't our daughter You really believe that? Oh, I do and so does my wife And for the first time in days, she's almost her old self again Oh on the porch lucille mr. Dollar's here Oh my It's a beautiful day, isn't it? Oh lucille. This is mr. Dollar. Oh pleased to meet you, sir Thank you, mr. Stixon. Well sit down mr. Dollar just anywhere Henry built these chairs himself. I wanted to put them in the house, but ruth you wish she just wouldn't have it Yes, mr. Dollar I'm not at all sure of why you want to see us Ruth wasn't insured. We never could afford to take out a policy on her Well, we did once for her college fund. You remember henry Yes, but when I was forced to slow down We had to cash it in all except about a thousand dollars. That is back in st Louis my husband was a school teacher mr. Dollar A fine one But the doctors made him give it up because of his heart Oh, I see Um, how long have you folks lived in newport? Five years and four months Mrs. Dixon, I imagine you remember just about everything that happened the day ruth disappeared, don't you? Oh my yes Well, did your daughter seem to be upset or Emotionally disturbed in any way no more than usual Well ruth was spoiled mr. Dollar Before henry had to leave his job. We had the money to buy her nice things Then when we didn't have it Well ruth just never could get used to seeing her friends and they're pretty new dresses That's one of the reasons we moved to newport To get away from that crowd. Yes, we hoped she would find some friends on her own Of the financial level. Yes Some friends like that But she She wouldn't change Did she know the mason girl or ever talk about her? No, I can't recall that she did now wait a minute henry. She did once. Oh, when was that? Oh About the middle of march They were having a dance where ruth worked when she got home that night She told me the mason girl had been there and how nice her hair had looked the mason girl wasn't nearly as pretty Oh, no, have you ever seen a picture of ruth mr. Dollar? Well only the one in the newspapers. Oh, that doesn't look a thing like ruth. Excuse me. Surely Mr. Dixon Was ruth happy with her job? Well considering how little they pay girls for doing hostess work. She was Now here Here's a real nice picture of her mr. Dollar. You just look at me Isn't that something she sure? Mrs. Dixon Where was this taken? While where she worked at the newport yard club I Borrowed the picture after promising to be careful with it then I went back to my hotel At the desk I stopped for my key and messages and found one from captain miller of the newport police He wanted to see me in his office as soon as possible. They took me about five minutes to get there Yeah, that's right in here. I miller homicide detail. I'm glad you could Mr. Dollar what wonderful good news. Can he leave the man alone? Well, I I didn't expect to find you people here, mrs. Mason. No, no, I'm sure you didn't and mr. Mason doesn't expect to be here either Oh, you just wouldn't hold the thought would you george? You just wouldn't have faith. Oh, you had our girl dead buried in her grave I haven't seen anything so disgusting. Oh, but she's not No, sir Oh, I'm so thankful so very mrs. Mason. You mean you found her they haven't found her yet doll As a matter of fact proof that she's alive. What kind of proof a slip of what a little sale Oh, mr. Dollar. I'm so excited calm down jenny for heaven's sake. What did you find? I didn't find it mrs. Mason Well, what is it? What is a bill from kennedy's? That's a department store over in providence Oh, why don't you shut up? Captain, what's a bill got to do with dharma mason being alive just this all the masons have a charge account at kennedy's Yes, yes So today a bill came to the mason house addressed to miss dhala mason. You care. Yeah mrs. Mason opened it. Yes Darla charged a fur wrap in kennedy's Oh When Just last week Act two of yours truly johnny dollar in a moment We often hear about people shooting the bull or throwing the bull We often do it ourselves on occasion But here's a story about a bull that threw the man instead of the other way around When air force veterinarian captain tony camalocker was stationed in the asores He was asked by a portuguese veterinarian to diagnose the wound of a young and promising bull that had been gored by another bull It came from a long line of famous corrida bulls and was considered very valuable But captain camalocker's diagnosis was not favorable and operation was needed And there were no facilities for such a thing Just the young captain's bag of surgical instruments a few strong field hands to hold the animal down And mrs. Camalocker who acted as nurse The operating table was a rocky field under a penetrating drizzle of rain But captain tony camalocker couldn't be stopped with mere inconveniences After giving the bull a dose of tranquilizers and a shot of local anesthetic. He proceeded with surgery Just as the operation was completed the bull came to life with a mighty lurch It leaped to its feet throwing the field hands aside like sticks and for thanks immediately charged at the surgeon But camalocker escaped over a nearby stone wall the bull recovered And its grateful honor renamed it camalocker for its debut in the ring where Portuguese style it is against the law to kill the bull That's how a simple act of kindness brought about new understanding a step on the road to freedom The right of all men everywhere Now act two of yours truly johnny dollar and the mason dixon mismatch matter After telling me that the mason girl had used one of a charge accounts just five days before the body was discovered on the beach Captain miller produced the original sales slip Written across the bottom of it was the name darlo mason I wish to heaven. I could be positive. It's really her signature. Do you mean you think it's a forgery captain? I don't think anything yet. Mr. Dollar. You believe it's darlo's signature, don't you? Well, I I haven't anything to compare this signature with mrs mason mrs mason Do you happen to have any of your daughter's legal documents at home? Her driver's license or anything else that might contain her signature. No, I'm afraid I don't you can order a copy from the department of motor vehicles Come yeah, I will what do you want it for captain? Well, it's just a matter of form mr. Mason. We have to be sure Darla's mother and me we are sure and we're the only ones that count. Oh, that's not quite true. Mr. Mason. What? Have you forgotten about the dixons? Oh Oh, yeah, I guess it did for a minute Well, you go ahead Mrs. Mason and me will be at home Yes, sir. You'll let us know as soon as you can captain. Yes, ma'am. I will thank you Well, darlin now what how far is providence captain of 40 miles? Why? Well, I don't know about that store over there But where I came from before a person could charge on an expensive item like a fur wrap He'd have to produce some identification unless yeah unless the salesperson recognized him or her What do you think? Hmm. It's three ten now If we hurry we might have time to do a little shopping We made it in an hour and a half The first cell on it. Kennedy's is on the second floor back away from the escalator I had quite well mr. Darla and you're sure it was darla mason. Oh, yes I know because I was so surprised to see her. Oh, how's that? Oh, well, I read the papers mr. Darla. I knew she'd Been away had you ever waited on her before mr. Trumbull? No had not Do you remember how she was dressed? Well, she had on a hat Gray felt fitted real close to her head. So you couldn't see any of her hair And oh, yes, a navy blue dress raw silk, I believe and real Decouté. Well, no cut happened. Oh Did you recognize it when she first walked in or not until she told you her name? Well You men are so picky. I don't remember everything. I'm sorry Mr. Trumbull I have two snapshots here In a moment. I want you to tell me which of these two girls is darla mason. Well, that won't be hard to do But first may I borrow a pair of scissors and a small piece of paper, please? Here you are. Thanks. What the devil are you up to johnny cutting paper hats? What do you think what come over here to the counter? Mr. Trumbull, if you'll just wait there a second, please Is it better be good? I think it will be now watch All right, I put the snapshots on the counter And on the head of each girl johnny one of my little paper hats. Oh really? This is ridiculous. Is it? Take a look what I Well, I'll be when did you spot this today at the dixon house mr. Trumbull. Yes, sir. Would you come over now, please? All right, look at the snapshots and tell me which of these ladies bought that fur from you last week Like you've covered up their hair. You said she wore a hat didn't you? Yes, but well, which one was it mr. Trumbull? Well, I'm not sure. Uh-huh. They look so much alike, but their hair covered like that And just not sure The mason girl had worn her hair short in the italian style Ruth dixon who didn't have the money to spend on beauty parlors had let hers grow long and full But both girls had similar features and apparently I was the only one who would notice this Oh was I Captain miller and I went to the credit department where we compared the signature on the sales slip with darla mason's original credit application After that well, there was little doubt in our minds as to what had happened It was almost seven when I got back to my hotel took a shower and stretched out to do a little thinking Yeah, hello Hi Hi yourself. Who is it? Oh, come on. Wow. Don't tell me you've forgotten about our date Oh, no, no, no, uh, where shall I meet you miss? I'll meet you Be right up johnny boy. I wasn't quite dressed when she began pounding on the door I tucked my shirt in and opened the door Johnny Don't look so amazed and bite me in Oh, sorry. Come in That's more like it. You don't mind if I leave the door open. Do you Worryed johnny. Oh, no. No, it's just that I like lots of air You're cute. So are you for a 17 year old 18, but I'm quite sure you are Now, uh, johnny before we go out tonight, would you mind if I ask you a couple of questions? I thought you probably would. Oh, why? Well, I'm sure everyone in newport knows about darla charging that for a wrap I see What do you want to ask me johnny? It's about the day darla disappeared. Yes Well, you said she was in the bar with a stranger, right? That's right But you and I we both know that every stranger who enters the yacht club has to sign a guest book Correct Well, he's given a temporary car with the name of the member who invited into the club also registered in the book You're very clever. Mr. Darla. Why did you lie to the police and your parents johnny? Darla's my sister I thought maybe someday she'd do the same for me Will you tell me who the stranger was or shall I go over to the yacht club and start checking their guest book I'll tell you you Yeah Would you mind closing that door? Tell me first His name is peter hanson. Who is he my mother can answer that or my who is he johnny? A tutor my mother hired him for darla and me He moved into our house about three months ago. Of course. He didn't stay long. Where was he from? I don't really know But I know how you can find out. Yeah Mother hires all her help from the castelloni employment agency in providence if anyone has his home address. They will I started calling the castelloni agency at 8 30 the next morning Hanson's last known address was in providence and half an hour later. I was headed toward the highway It wasn't until I reached the turnpike that I noticed I was being followed by a battered blousonan Hanson had moved but he'd left a forwarding address in three hours and two addresses later I turned down a lonely oyster shell road and stopped Ahead of me I could see a small beach cottage and still behind me the battered blousonan Real easy for a man to follow you mr. Dollar if I had known it was you sir I wouldn't I hope you don't mind my tagging along like this Mr. Dixon now wait I know what you're going to say But let me say this first mr. Dollar I've waited around Wondering if it was our girl you would find or or the other one for so long. Well I just couldn't anymore. I had to do something you understand that don't you Yes, sir. I think I do good Well, then you'll go on about your business and I won't bother you You go on up to that house and I'll wait right here. Go on now Yes, sir I wasn't sure who or what I would find in that beach house I was sure no amount of talk could persuade mr. Dixon to leave until I did I knocked on the door for a good minute before it finally opened. Ah, mr. Hanson Yeah, what is it? My name is dollar. I'm an insurance insurance man Oh Honey, it's just an insurance salesman The dollar even if I had the money, I wouldn't buy any insurance from you. You come around too early. You didn't let me finish I'm not a salesman. I'm an investigator Oh, no, give it up. No, honey, honey Honey, you can't stop me. Hanson. You want a back? Yeah Why did you disappear? You know how much trouble you've caused I can read I know it didn't bother you your family not knowing whether you were dead or alive Not a bit I'd be happier if they thought I was dead. Oh, darling. You don't mean that I proved it. Didn't I I'm not sure Why did you disappear because I was bored tired and sick of living like my family makes me live and how's that Come out here You see those birds the seagulls. Yeah Beautiful, aren't they? You know why all right why because they're free Because they can live any way they want with no responsibilities. No reputation to worry about Oh boy how I ended We're around back sir. All right. Now you tell me something. Sure. How'd you know that wasn't me? They found on the beach Because of that fur wrap you charged at kennedy's but how did I tell them to send the bill here. They didn't it went to your house Oh, no Somebody sure goofed. Yeah, darling You're sure it did. Mr. Dollar. Are you all right? I thought Mr. Dixon I missed you Dixon yes, darling. He followed me here hoping I'd lead him to his daughter. Oh Gee mr. Dixon, I I'm sorry if there's anything I can do my daughter was fine decent But you mr. Dixon after what you did to your parents and to us Making us wonder for so long Not knowing whether it was you or or our daughter who was dead Believe me. I wish it were you Like bird McGraw told me a long time ago somebody has to handle the rough ones For me this was it Henry Dixon was in no condition to drive his car. So he rode back with us and on the way Well, darla mason will never forget the things he said to her either why As for Ruth Dixon who murdered her and why? Well, that's up to the newport police Expensive on total including hotel bill car rental and transportation back to heart for 319 dollars exactly yours truly Johnny dollar Now here's our star to tell you about next week story next week Well, I suddenly found out there was more to this case. I just finished more The really tough part Join us. Won't you? Yours truly johnny dollar yours truly johnny dollar starring bob bailey originates in hollywood Written by charles b smith. It is produced and directed by jack johnstone Heard in our cast were virginia greg mary jane croft jenette nolan jean tatum frank nelson will write austin green and marvin miller Musical supervision is by americo marino Be sure to join us next week same time and station for another exciting story of yours truly johnny dollar The united states armed forces radio and television service