Perry Mason

Thank you.

Here you are, son. Keep the change.

You know, maybe we should have telephoned from Kansas City.

Nonsense.

It wouldn't be a surprise if I told Everett

I decided to fly out with you.

Oh, come on, now, Ivy.

Fess up.

You can't tell me that you came all this long way

just to surprise your husband.

Well, with Everett staying here

every time he comes west on business,

the least I can do is say thank you to Mona.

: Yes.

And perhaps get a glimpse of that man she married, huh?

: Oh.

Lottie, wouldn't you be curious.

To have a sculptor in the family.

And such a famous one.

Well, all I can say is it's a blessing

that that poor little niece of yours finally caught somebody.

Oh, now, it was never Mona's fault.

She's just born innocent, that's all.

-(knocking) - And after getting burned

by that awful continental person.

But Hannibal is so different, she says,

and so nice to her.

And I also hear he's steadfast.

Well, my goodness.

(man continues singing in distance)

Dickens! Answer the door!

Ainsley, I can't stop you from opposing me

at the meeting today, but let me remind you

that I have guided Stanton Press for over 18 years and...

(man continues singing in distance)

Oh, Hannibal, for heaven's sakes!

"Misguided?"

I fail to be amused.

As long as the faithful stockholders,

good sound women like Lottie Porter and--

Oh, all right, all right.

Old biddies, if you like.

But, Ainsley, as long as they support my policies...

Everett.

As long as they...

Lottie.

Ivy!

Well, I'll have to call you back, old chap.

Yes, yes, I mean, I'll see you at the meeting, old boy.

Bye.

Hello, Everett, dear.

Ivy, what on earth? Yes.

I decided not to stay home this time, Everett.

Lottie said that she'd like some company on the trip, so...

Oh, but you know how busy I am.

And Lottie will have to be at the stockholders meeting.

Well, you just go about your work.

I'll stay at Lottie's hotel and just keep out of the way.

Maybe gossip a little with Mona.

Oh, but Mona's not here.

She's, uh, she's gone out of town.

Old friend very ill in Seattle.

Oh, dear.

But-but, Everett, the meeting.

If Mona's not going to be here, what about your election?

Oh, I have Mona's proxies, don't you worry about that.

We'll keep those rascals out of Stanton Press, never fear.

Well, while you two tycoons are tycooning, perhaps I could just

gossip a little with Mona's husband, then.

- Oh, Hannibal's not here, either. -(knocking)

I mean, uh, no.

You see, when he's busy, he just won't be disturbed.

And Hannibal's very busy just now.

He's so busy, you know, works so hard, so conscientious...

Mr. Hannibal Harvey live here?

Who's calling, please?

Just tell him Mr. Whitey.

Would you come in.

-I-I mean, uh... -(phone ringing)

Oh, blast it.

Telephone. Excuse me.

Ivy, you know what your husband is sometimes?

He's an old biddy.

Come on.

- Let's go up anyway. - All right.

Let's do it.

The singing was up here, wasn't it?

Yes, yes, it was.

Mona must have fixed up the old library for Hannibal.

Oh, really? Oh.

She has lovely taste, you know.

Yes, well.

- Shh. - Now, this way?

- Yeah. - Okay.

WOMAN (giggling): Oh, Hannibal!

Sit still, you ticklish cow!

Hannibal, be sweet.

If you don't sit still,

I promise you I'll cut you out of my will!

Oh.

Madame, would you please close the door?

There's a draft!

Oh, that's all right, sweet.

- Don't mind. -'Sweet"?

Out, out, out!

This is no place to collect for the Temperance League. Out!

Excuse me, sir.

Well, what is it?!

There's a Mr. Whitey to see you, sir.

Whitey? Why didn't you say so before.

Excuse me, girls.

Oh, thank you.

That's-that's Mona's husband?

That's right, dearie.

That's Hannibal.

Isn't he sweet?

Setting gold, of course, not platinum.

Hurry up, old boy.

Will you hurry up?

- This all there is? - Uh, no, no.

There's, uh, there's something over here.

Yes, how about this diamond thing, hmm?

Ah, yes.

This, too, is your own wife's, I take it?

Yes, yes.

Perhaps if she could locate some other items.

She's out of town, I told you.

And keep your voice down.

Come along.

Don't be so nervous, Everett.

After all, it's only a stockholders meeting.

Now, on our yearly report, Lottie, you'll notice that

textbook sales are up slightly,

but the publication of hymnals has dropped.

Of course, I'm sure it's nothing to worry about.

It's like a cattle drive through Grand Central Station.

Now, how much?

You only want to borrow on your wife's jewelry?

Certainly. I don't want to upset her.

All I want is a loan for a couple of days,

and I'll find some way of bailing them out.

Now, how much?

Well, Mr. Harvey, I'd say four,

maybe five with the necklace thrown in.

Splendid! You're a prince and a scholar, sir.

Now, could I, could I possibly have it right now?

$500? Yes, I can.

$500? Why, you sneaky little thief.

But, Mr. Harvey, some of this is only costume jewelry.

And a liar to boot!

That's what you are. Now, listen here...

But that's all that anyone would loan you...

Out, you two-toed little pygmy!

Mr. Harvey! Mr. Harvey!

Get out of my wife's house now!

All right, ladies, we can go now.

Out! Out, you! Out!

Everett, don't you dare go.

-I want to talk to you. - But, Mr. Harvey...

Out, you spammy little toad!

- Out, out, out, out. - Yes.

- Everett. - Uh, Hannibal,

the meeting starts in less than an hour.

Splendid, splendid. Now, I need some money.

Oh, oh, of course, of course.

Yes, I can let you have 20 or...

$10,000.

Huh?

Oh, uh, go on, Ivy dear, go on.

- I'll meet you in the car. - Look, be a good man

and just write out a check to me.

And don't ask any questions, huh?

I don't have $10,000.

That, uh, fussy little dodo over there is your wife, isn't she?

- Maybe she could... - Oh, Hannibal.

Of all the times for you to...

Yes, yes, yes, yes, I know.

I've spent my allowance.

Now, look, you run Mona's affairs.

All you've got to do is...

No! No.

I can't take $10,000 for--

What sort of trouble are you in, anyway?

I thought I'd get me a glass of milk.

Okay, Hannibal?

Her.

But you gave her $1,000 the other day, didn't you?

Bonnie's grandmother needed some teeth, that's all.

Now, look, this is urgent.

I need that money, but I cannot write to Mona...

Well, it's about time you understood

that our business is urgent, too.

Stanton Press.

I'll get you an apple, okay, sweet?

And for heaven's sakes,

get some clothes on that creature.

Oh, are you leaving already, ladies?

This is the kind of a day that makes you

just want to stay at home in the garden and dig.

You know what I mean?