 Mr. District Attorney, starring David Bryan. Mr. District Attorney, champion of the people, defender of truth, guardian of our fundamental rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I'm all Mr. District Attorney in the case of the hidden money killer. And now here is our star, David Bryan as Paul Garrett. Mr. District Attorney. The usual crime is one that finds stranger playing on stranger. Occasionally my office encounters the exception, where the criminal victimizes a friend. When this occurs, as in the case you are about to hear, the job of detection can be involved and difficult. There's your change, sir. Thank you. Hey, Garrow, how about the sandwiches for me and Cassane? Why do I have to come and leave? You can forget the food for now. I want you to come downstairs and help me find that money before Pop Leonard gets back. Me too. Why not? Let's go. Watch these tips. That bulb is pretty dim. It smells like a bill's down there. Now, what do you expect by Alice? What's the deal on this anyway? Pop's a fated bank. He's got money buried under the floor. Under the floor? No, relax. All you got to do is tear up a few bricks. Right here. What are we going to use our fingers? Here's a big screwdriver. Okay, I just hope you're all right up on this. It sounded like you hit something there. Not yet. Pop, go back upstairs. We're just looking for rats. Why didn't you tell you to do that? The cats can take care of them. And who are the... What's the matter, Pop? You've been pulling up bricks. Now I know what you're doing here. I know after all I've done for you, Carol. Wait a second, Pop. What do you think you're going? I'm going to call a police. You people ain't going to steal from me. You ain't going nowhere. Do let go of me. Or you all go poke me with your... Hey, this guy's dead. All right, so he's dead. Let's find that money. Better be here. That's all I've got to say. It's here. How about you working at the brick cutting? No, I'll work the brick. Let me get a screwdriver. There's another one loose. Get it cut. Okay. There. Hey, you hit something. Yeah. The box all right. Well, get it out. Here she comes. Let's get it open. Good luck on it. All right, lose. Hand me the screwdriver. Here. Now look at that. You were right on a time, baby. Now listen to me, you guys. We got to do this right. We're going upstairs, and you're going to time me up and make it look real. Get a rope? Of course I got a rope. But come on. I'm waiting for you. Man, what do you think of this? Five blocks from the office. No, what is it, Hank? I smell like I wasn't too sure. Robby and Mada, the old man who ran the place named Pop Leonard. Are they still here? No, the colonist boys picked it up about ten minutes ago. But this young lady can tell you what happened. Carl Thorson, chief. This is the district attaining Miss Thorson, Mr. Garrett. I guess I got to go through it all again, huh? You worked here, Miss Thorson? That's right. I was right here behind the counter when they came in. And Pop was over there by the cellar door. How many were there? Three of them. And they were tough, real tough. They tied her up, chief, and took the old man down the cellar where he had some money hidden. The girl says they forced him to tell them where it was. And then they killed him. What did they look like, Mr. Oh, just ordinary guys. One of them was about 40. But they were tough, real tough. Are they familiar with your boss? Did they call him Pop? I'm not sure. They might have called him Pop. How about his family? Pop? Oh, he didn't have any. None that I knew of anyway. Is there anything else you can tell us? That's about all. They came in here. One of them held a gun on me while they robbed Pop and killed him. And then they tied me up and left. Thank you, Miss Thorson. Let's have a look down the cellar, Arrington. Sure, chief. Over here. You leave here. I'd like you to get a run down on the old man's background. Find out who his friends were, any of them answered the descriptions of the cooks that did this. Okay, chief. This is where he had the money buried. Yep, this is it. And I want you to take a look at this bill I found on the floor. I'll get the flesh light on it. Yeah. Cooks must have dropped it when they left. Yeah. But get a load of that greenish stain around the edge. Now, another thing. Now, if the others are like this one, it probably will be, Arrington. It's mold. Mold? It always happens to money when you bury it or leave it in a damp place. This just got started. Those can be completely destroyed by mold. Well, anyway, I figured it for a lead. It is. A good one. Women stuck every bank in the area to notify us of anything like this comes in. Let's go. This is your place, girl. Coming right up next to the vacant lot. Okay. Get in there and throw in some Gladrack. Then we'll make the run. Munger ain't gonna like discussing. After all, I'm his girlfriend. Well, Munger just happened to see you first. That's all. You want to go out with me, don't you? Could be. Sure you do. You and me were meant for each other, baby. I'll get in there and doll up. I'll wait for you. I'll be out in ten minutes. What do you think I'm doing here? I came to see you. But you weren't coming till eight. So I dropped him on the railing. Gave me a chance to talk to this lady who's been waiting. And just who is this lady? I'm Captain Ames, Miss Dawson. Your name's Miss Dawson. I'm in a training with the family of Peter from Wentworth. Yeah? And what do you want with me? My firm took care of Mr. Leonard's affairs. Hop Leonard had a lawyer? That's right. We're the executives of his will. Mr. Leonard had no family, no relatives. I'm here to tell you that he left you his café, Miss Dawson. You will come into our offices tomorrow. We can talk about operating the café until the world's probated. Congratulations, Miss Dawson. And now, Mr. Unlaw. Well, what do you got to say? What? I can't believe it. The old man meeting me is this is why I can't believe it. I'm sorry, baby, but I can't buy that. You can't buy what? You knew all the time the old boy was leaving you the place. He told you about it. I didn't know a thing about it. Don't give me that. You made a patsy out of me, kid. But you're not going to get away with it. I'm cutting in on the business. You're cutting in on nothing. Just a minute. Told me if I thought that... Yeah, I'm here. What's the matter? You two having a beef? Listen to this casting. A lawyer was just here. With the news that old Pop Leonard made a will leaving me the café. You're kidding. So this is the real worth. And now Munger is trying to say that I knew about the will all the time. He's trying to say I angled you guys into the deal so you'd kill the old man for me. You're crazy, Munger. How'd she know I was going to knock them off? Why don't you keep your face out of this? And what are you doing here anyway? I'm here because I'm here. You're here because you're trying to beat my time with Carol. Well, maybe you got something there. I think I can do it, too. I think you're going to get her trying. And right now... Hey. Are you stinking slob? I'll take you apart for that. I'm waiting. I'll get you. You never thought I'd say you could... Look at him now, Carol. A cold and a frozen mackerel. All right. All right, so you beat him this time. I'll beat him any time. Yeah? Well, right now you better get some bandages and stuff for cupping. You go cut up. And now ain't that too bad. Okay, I'll go down to drugs and I'll get something for him. When he snaps, too, tell him to watch his step after this so he'll get more of the same. Hi. Chief in his office? Yes. Hi, Chief. Hello, Argan. I'm glad you came in. The bank just called again. Well, they get more of the moldy money? Yes, they came from the cafe again. An iron worker brought it in. He said he also got it from the cafe as part of his change. The place is closed today. I just came from there. They must be going to reopen right away because they got a sign on the window that they want a waitress. When? Apply this afternoon, the sign said. I was figuring on going back myself to see if I could find out anything. I think I've got a better idea. Yes, Mr. Garrett. Would you come in here please, Ms. Mellon? Right away. I get it. He's going to go to work as a waitress. If she'll do it. I'd never know of the same one done yet. I didn't bring my book because when Harrington was here, I never called for dictation. You were right. But I have another job in mind. You know anything about being a waitress? No, but I learned that. Isn't that cafe? Yes, we still got that moldy money coming from the place. And it's going to reopen in a day or so. And they want to hire a waitress. I can try. Good. But you've got the promise to be careful on this. I'm always careful. Make sure this time. One murder in that place is quite enough. Top Leonard, owner of a small cafe, had been murdered in the cellar of the place. The killers had taken a box of money the old man had hidden under the bricks of the cellar floor. But one of the bills had been dropped and left behind. On it we found traces of mold caused by dampness. A few days later, a neighborhood bank informed us that other moldy bills were coming in. And we were able to learn they were given in change by the cafe. To get further evidence, my secretary, Ms. Mellon, was applying for a job as waitress. Well, who do I talk to about the job? Is the job still open? Signs still in the window. I'd like to have it. I have very good references. You do, huh? How soon could you go to work? Well, I just need time to go and get my uniform. I could start this afternoon. I think you'd be pretty good. You got class. I'll tell you something, sister. I'm going to make a real nice place out of this. I'm going to expand. Pretty soon we're going to take over the place next door. Well, that sounds interesting. That's pretty good. Ah, with you, they ought to be great. Well, I've got my references right here if you'd like to look at them. Look, sister, when I see something I see, I go for it. If you want the job, you got it. I don't need a look at no references. Well, I do. Can't hire a waitress like that, Munger. Why not? If she don't wait, can't we find her and get another one? And go through all this again? You'll look at this girl's references right now. Now, why don't you keep out of this? Why should I? I guess I own the place, don't I? I don't care what you own. I'm running it. Let me see your references, miss. Here they are. Hi, is there anything wrong with her? She just break out of jail or something? Yeah, I guess she's all right if you want to hire her. I've got news for you. I already hired her. Good. When do you want me to come back? About the morning. I'll be here. What time? We'll open at seven. Get here a few minutes early. She can get here at 6.30, sharp. We have other things to do besides just waiting on customers. 6.30, that's fine. Okay, mister, you can take that sign out of the window. I'll do that, sister. I'll do it right now. What a sight to go out of there. That's because I am now the new waitress. Good work. When do you start? My morning at 6.30. What did you talk to him? A man named Munger. He was easy. But a girl came out and made it a little rough for a couple of minutes. I thought I might not drop the job. What a big girl look like. Very attractive. Tired there? Medium build? That's right. Must have been a child crossing. What did a man look like, Miss Miller? He's young, about 25. Did they seem friendly? No, they didn't seem friendly at all. A girl said she owned the place, but he claimed he was running it. Oh, so she said she owned it. We'll have to check into that. We'd better get out of here, all right? Before one of those in doubt spots us with Miss Miller. Yeah. I recognize your step. Did you custom? I came over because I had a real great idea. Is that the only reason you came over? You're no better than that. Here. I'm real glad you came. I really go for you. Know that? I want you to. How about him? Munger? That's the only way we get rid of him the better. I just wish I knew a way to do it, that's all. I know a way to do it. A real good way. I hate you as the inside's costing. How do you think I feel? I'm sure they heard the way through his way around in the cafe today. Hold it. Hiya, baby. You thought I'd come by? What are you doing here? I'll tell you why I'm here, Munger. I got a real good idea today, and I came by to talk to Cal. You never had a good idea in your life. How do you know? What's it about, Custin? It's about the cafe. You ain't got nothing to do with the cafe. You want to listen, Carol? I'll listen, Custin. Well, use it as a front for a bookie joint. Six months, that's all we need. You'll make more dough than you can make in five years serving the food. That's out. Why is it out? I think it's a great idea. I don't want to spend my whole life working. I told you that. I don't care what you told me. It's out. But that cafe is run right. It can be a real nice business, and we won't be in trouble with the law. But if the law don't catch you, how can you get in trouble? The cafe is mine. I ought to be able to say how it's going to be run. Don't try to give me any trouble, baby. You'll only end up with cups and bruises. You're throwing your weight around too much, Munger. You stay out of it. I'm in. I'm taking the kids apart. She says she wants to run the place her way, so that's it. If you don't like it, you can blow. Maybe you ought to check in at some hospital cost. Maybe I hit you a little too hard yesterday. You talk like your brains are scrambled. So you landed a couple of lucky punches. What is that prove that I'm scared of you? No bet on it. No bet a quarter on it. All right, get away from me before I turn loose on you again. I don't think you can do it again. Let's go outside. We won't break up the furniture. All right, let's go. It's time we settle our wants and for all. You're a crazy customer. He's too much for you. Not the way I'm going to work it. Come on. You'll enjoy this. You're not being smart. Somebody's going to call the cops and we'll all be in trouble. Munger's the only one who'll be in trouble. And don't worry, nobody's going to call the cops. We'll make a deal on this costume. The one that loses gets lost. Agreed? That's the way I've been planning it all the time. Okay, pal. Here's where I fix you up. Hey, what are you going to do with that knife? Put it up against your back like this. And I'll wait. Get the part that will open, Carol. Sure. All right, Munger. Around the other side, Carol. Quick. Yeah. Get him over. He's out cold. He could push me around and get away with it. Nobody does that. What are we going to do with him? We're going to take him somewhere and fix it so he never comes back. Then we'll go to the cafe and figure out our new plan for the place. From now on, it's just you and me. I'll get it, Chief. Yes, we can turn his office. Well, Harry, didn't let me talk to Mr. Garrett, were you? Yeah, he's right here. Miss Miller, Chief. Hello, Miss Miller. When are you with me? No one. It was supposed to be closed, but I have a key to open up so I came in anyway. And I've been looking around. But worthwhile. I found a cash box behind some canned goods that has about $20,000 in it. And the bills have that mold on them. I'm positive. There's another one back in the kitchen. All right. Do it quickly, Miss Miller. I will. Goodbye, Mr. Garrett. Where do you think you're going? The sources. Well, I ain't going to relax. Please get out of my way. And let you take the money out of here? I got other ideas for you, stool pigeon. I gather you heard the phone conversation. You're gather right. Who's the guy at the other end? The district attorney. Oh, I'm flattered. Put down that cash box. I'm sorry, but I have to take it with me. Put it down. Now, I'm going to show you what I do to stool pigeons when I get... Here you go. Let me get over it. Excuse me, she did to my arm. Never mind that. We've got to move fast in this thing. We've got to take that door and blow it down. You're not going to let her go. Are you kidding? Get that cellar door open. All right, get down there. I want to do this, Cassie. Okay, here's the gun. You'll never get away with it. You'll be surprised what we'll get away with. She won't be around to know because she's going to get it right. I'm killing her right now. Gimme that gun. Kill her. Kill her. You can shut up too. The DA, this thing can be our ticket out of here. Well, how can it be the DA? She was just talking to him on the phone. Then you don't know it, but our office is only a few blocks away from here. She's lying, Cassie. And if you won't take care of her with that gun, I'll go over one of these bricks. She went by. Let's get out of here, Cassie. Now, those are just customers upstairs. Let's finish this job and get out of here. How do you know they're customers? Well, there's one way to find out. Yeah, take the gun. I'm going up the steps. If anything happens, blast straight up at the doorway. What about you? I'll take care of myself. Get your hands up. Ow! Chief, you all right? I'm fine. All right. That was close. All right. That isn't going to do you any good. There's better do us some good, or you'll never walk out of this place. This looks like a bad one, Chief. We're pigeons if we try to get down those steps now. You think you got the edge, don't you? You think you can call a squad car and use tear gas to lose out? All I can think too. And you're going to throw your guns down here and let us buy? Oh, we kill a girl right now. That's quite an argument you've got, Mr. But I can pull a switch on you. Do you hear, Miss Miller? I can pull a switch on him. Here you toss that gun away. I'm a lifehunter. All right, you two. Get your hands behind your heads. Are you okay, Miss Miller? Well, I'm a little judge. I'm dropping on those bricks. Otherwise, I feel fine. You reacted beautifully. I think so too. Of course, all I was saving was my life. Well, you just wait. I'll get you for this. I don't think you will, Miss Thorpham. And if your trial is over, I don't think you'll be able to get anyone. All right, Hangen, let's take them out of here. No doubt you recall the facts of this case. The man we call Costain was tried and found guilty of murder in the first degree. Two counts. Carol is serving a long sentence for robbery and assault with intent to kill. And now this is David Bryan inviting you to join us when we present our next case based on the facts of crime from the file of Mr. District Attorney. Mr. District Attorney is a presentation of the United States Armed Forces Radio and Television Service.