Best broadcasts of 1938-39 (1939)

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THE EDDIE DOLL CASE Haynes. — When’s the last time you saw him ? Postman 2. — He come out to the postbox about 2 days ago. Haynes. — Thank you, gentlemen, very much. Come on, Dennison, we’ll go out and see this Mr. Foley! Sound. — Slight pause . . . motor fading in. Haynes. — That looks like the house, Dennison, ahead on the right. Dennison. — Think there’ll be shooting. Inspector ? Haynes. — There will be if he can get his hands on his gun . . . but first we’ve got to make sure he’s the right man. Dennison. — Remember the tattoos. He should have a heart and anchor and a girl tattooed on his right forearm. . . . Haynes. — But on his forearm ... if we try to force him to roll up his sleeves there may be shooting. Dennison. — That would be a sure way to identify him, though. Sound. — Car slows up. Dennison. — There’s a man around back of the house. Sound. — Car stops. Haynes. — {Low) Change your gim into your outside pocket. Dennison. — {Low) Right. Sound. — Car door opens . . . feet in straw walking. Haynes. — {Calling) Hello, there. Mind if we come out back and see you ? Doll. — {Distance) Come on. Sound. — More walking. {Fade in) Haynes. — We’re interested in bu}dng some chickens. . . . Doll. — {A little surprised) You ain’t farmers. . . . Haynes. — No . . . we’ve just moved to St. Petersburg. Thought we might arrange to get fresh chickens from you. 3^3