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"Do you know that she was strangled

to death between nine and ten?"

"Answer:
Yes, I know."

"Do you admit that the scarf

found round Mrs Randolph's neck,

now displayed before you, is yours?"

"Answer:
Yes, it is my scarf."

"This pin with the clasp broken was

found on the floor near the body."

"Did you drop it while you were

strangling Theresa Randolph?"

"Answer:
I don't know."

"Question:
Had you any reason

for hating Mrs Randolph?"

"Answer:
Yes."

That's not true! I didn't hate her!

But you said you did.

I heard you.

I couldn't have. I don't remember

going there, I tell you.

I couldn't have done it. I couldn't!

Unless...

Unless I'm crazy.

Unless I'm crazy.

If you wish,

I can remove that remark about hating

Mrs Randolph from your statement.

Doesn't matter.

It's all so mad!

I'll continue reading, then.

"Question:
Did you go to

Mrs Randolph's house to kill her?"

- "I don't remember going there."

- (Phone rings)

Hello?

San Francisco.

This Dr William Sutton?

I'm sorry, I... I can't hear you.

Would you mind repeating...

Yes, Mrs Randolph's

a patient of mine.

What?

You can make

the two o'clock plane, Doctor.

I'd appreciate it if you'd come

right to my office at City Hall.

He'll be here pretty soon.

You didn't have to tell him like that

over the telephone. He'll think...

- What'll he think, Mrs Sutton?

- That I did it. That I killed her.

Do you wish to state now

that you didn't, Mrs Sutton?

I don't know.

I don't know what happened.

I can't remember anything.

I'm dreaming all this!

What do you say, Doc? Can she follow?

Yes, I think so.

The shock is wearing off.

Just a little more, Mrs Sutton.

"Question:
Is there anything more

you wish to add to this statement?"

"Answer:
No."

"Do you admit that this statement was

given by you of your own free will,

no promise of immunity or threats

of violence were used on you

and, after it's reduced to writing,

you are ready to sign it?"

"Answer:
I'll sign it."

"Finished:
11.43pm."

Here you are, Mrs Sutton.

Bottom of the page, please.

Thank you.

All right, Bob.

Let's go.

I don't care what she signed.

She's not guilty of murder.

I'll put it in the open, Doctor,

because I have some questions that

might clear things up for both of us.

Has your wife ever talked to you

about David Korvo?

What's David Korvo

got to do with her?

Dr Sutton,

I know this is tough for you

but you're entitled

to know all the facts.

Your wife was tied up

with David Korvo kind of intimately.

That's ridiculous.

I don't believe it.

I refuse to listen to

that kind of talk about my wife.

I'd listen, if I were you.

It's part of the case against her.

Don't tell me my wife and David...

Sorry, Doctor, to rub it in, but

we have witnesses to their relation.

The staff at Korvo's hotel.

That... can't be true.

It must be part of

some fantastic plot against Ann.

Last week, your wife denounced

Mrs Randolph in a fit of jealousy

for coming between her and Korvo.

It happened at a party.

Your wife paid daily visits to his

hotel for a week before the murder.

They sat drinking in the bar-room.

She quarrelled with him there

one day, broke a glass,

then rushed up

to telephone Mrs Randolph.

You have witnesses?

Yes.

When can I talk to my wife?

Now, if you want to.

She's waiting in Dr Duval's office.

Cet her, will you, Bob?

You understand

it'll have to be in front of me.

- Can we have ten minutes alone?

- Sorry. Police regulations.

But we'll stay out of your way.

We're not trying to throw

any curves in this case, Doctor.

- Isn't necessary.

- (Door bangs)

Please... don't cry.

I won't.

Thanks.

Sit down, Ann.

Doctor, anything your wife says

in answer to your questions

may be used against her.

We understand.

Bill,

there's something wrong with me.

Help me... please.

I'm going to help you

with everything I've got,

regardless of any...

other circumstances.

What other circumstances?

You'll tell me the truth, Ann,

will you?

Of course, darling.

I want to hear about David Korvo.

Why, I... I met him just a few times.

Co on.

That's all, Bill. He hasn't got

anything to do with this.

- He has.

- How?

- You've been to his hotel.

- No.

You were seen there with him

time and again, drinking.

Yes, I met him in the bar.

I meant I never went

to his apartment.

You fought with Mrs Randolph

at a party

because you were jealous of her.

(Softly) Jealous?

How can you think that?

Do you... love him, Ann?

Oh, no, no, Bill.

It's nothing like that.

Ann, forget that I'm your husband.

That doesn't matter now.

We'll talk about that side of it

later, when you're...

out of your present danger.

The truth is you've been seeing Korvo

for weeks, at his hotel.

He was helping me...

because I was sick.

And you went to a quack like Korvo

for doctoring?

Yes.

You were sick?

What was the matter with you?

Ann, how did it start,

how did you meet him?

You wanted to tell me. Tell me!

I'm mixed up, Bill.

What are you asking me?

How did you meet David Korvo?

You won't believe me,

no matter what I tell you.

You don't want to hear the truth.

You won't let me tell it.

You think I'm lying!

- You are.

- Oh, no, Bill!

Are you willing to risk everything

to cover up for this cheap parasite?

- Cover up for him? How?!

- You saw him kill her.

Oh, no, no, Bill! I didn't see him!

You don't believe me!

I'm afraid

it's pretty obvious, Doctor.

She was lying.

Yes, she... seemed to be lying.

About David Korvo.

We've been married quite a while.

It's a very nice marriage.

I only mention it

because I want you to understand

why she had to lie to me.

It's very hard telling that kind of

truth to a husband who's trusted you.

I see.

Are you charging her with murder,

Lieutenant?

Yes.

Tell your lawyer.

She didn't do it.

She's protecting Korvo.

He killed Mrs Randolph.

You see, I was Mrs Randolph's doctor.

Korvo made love to her

and swindled her out of $60,000.

Her daughter was to inherit

the money this month.

Mrs Randolph told you all this?

Yes, under analysis. You can hear the

recordings if you come to my office.

(Phone rings)

Lieutenant Colton.

Yes?

Who'd you ask?

Cet a hold of the manager.

Maybe he'll know where he is.

That was a report on Korvo.

- He's not at his hotel.

- You've let him get away!

Take it easy, Doctor. If you have

any facts, I'll be glad to hear them.

- But he's gotten away, I tell you!

- Facts, Doctor.

You say Korvo and Mrs Randolph stole

$60,000 of her daughter's money?

Yes.

I advised Mrs Randolph

to tell her daughter the truth,

and to take Korvo into court as the

only way she could keep her health.

She agreed.

She gave Korvo a week to return

the money before taking action.

He beat her up and threatened

to kill her. But she was determined.

She was going to notify

her daughter and a lawyer on Monday.

- Korvo killed her to avoid jail.

- (Phone rings)

Hold it a minute.

Sounds pretty solid to me.

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