Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake

For.

A boat ride with someone we didn't know, I just don't know.

I was so paralyzed with fear that I couldn't do anything to help Amy.

I, I just watched.

Come on, honey, let's go.

Billy, please, I can't.

Sure you can.

Sure you can.

I'll be right there with you, just like I promised.

Please, Billy.

Sara?

I don't want to do this.

Sara, don't make me force you.

I can't.

She's dead.

She's dead.

It's been over 15 years.

You've got to let go of it.

Come on.

I want champagne.

Lots of champagne.

You want to go, uh, you want to go around to the city or you want to go to the lodge?

The lodge.

That way we'll be closer to home after dinner and we can build a fire.

Yeah, that sounds great.

Oh, Billy, I've never been so happy.

When they said it wouldn't last.

Hey, come to think of it, even you aren't too sure.

Well, I was just afraid you'd miss the limelight, all those groupies on the circuit.

Well, those groupies, they were kind of nice.

Nice?

No, they weren't nice.

They weren't nice.

I'm a has-been.

I'm an official tennis bum.

My groupie days are long gone.

They better be, because I ain't ever letting go of you.

Attaboy, Billy!

Looks like you made a real woman out of her.

What are you doing home so early?

I thought you were at work.

Oh, I'm resigning.

I'm not cut out to be a mining executive.

But... If you and Billy swing that deal to start a ski resort, you let me know.

I think that's more my speed.

It could be a long time from now, Skip.

Hey, I'm in no hurry.

I'm not going anywhere.

Yes, you are, Skip.

I thought we agreed if you work for the company, you'll be paid a regular salary.

You can even stay here until you can find a place of your own.

But you just can't live here with us indefinitely.

Is that any way to treat family?

There's not that many of us left, Cousin Sarah.

Lay off.

I suppose I have you to thank for these new regulations, huh, Billy boy?

It's Sarah's decision.

Right.

It's so hard for me to do that.

You sure you want to do this?

Positive.

Okay.

Hey, looks like the hooks are still on the wall.

I should make it a snap.

Yeah.

Okay, that's got it.

Okay, that looks level to me.

Level to you.

Yes.

Okay.

Thanks, Hans.

You sure you're all right?

Yeah, it's, uh...

It's just gonna take a little getting used to, that's all.

How are you feeling now, Walter?

Well, I suppose there's nothing like a high-priced surgeon poking around in your

heart to remind you that you're mortal, just like everybody else.

Oh, you're mortal, all right.

That disposition of yours hasn't gotten any better since the day I got out of law school and you gave me my first job.

What's with the cane?

That is your fault.

When I missed seeing you up here the last time, I went skiing, hence the knee and the cane.

But it's going to be fine.

Good.

Gentlemen.

Uncle Walter.

Uncle Walter.

I am not your uncle, young lady.

I let you try my Patience out of choice, not family tie.

Perry Mason, I'd like you to meet my ward, Sara Wingate-Travis.

Mr. Mason, I heard you were coming to Uncle Walter's retirement party this weekend.

I wouldn't have missed it for the world.

I'd like you to meet my husband, Billy Travis.

Yes, hello.

Hello.

I remember seeing you a couple of years back at Forest Hills.

Did I win or did I lose?

You won.

Must have been an early round.

Never made it past the quarterfinals there.

Nice to meet you.

Billy's given up tennis for resort development.

You look lovely tonight, Sara.

Thank you.

You're a lucky man, Billy.

I know.

Very nice meeting you both.

Thank you.

Thank you.

May I take your cane?

Yes, thank you.

Thank you.

The dinner has already been ordered.

Perry, you remember Sara Wingate?

That girl has been through a lot.

For a time, most of us wondered if she'd ever recover.

Indeed, there were certain people who wanted to have her institutionalized.

She seems fine now.

Quite happy.

Thanks to Billy.

Though everybody else around here thinks he only married her for the Wingate money.

Oh, that's the first thing you ever taught me.

Don't go with the crowd.

Form your opinion based on fact.

I haven't changed.

The duck is perfect here, so I ordered fish, and that is a fact.

Ah!

Oh.

You want another one?

Yeah.

Let's have another one.

Yes, sir.

Okay.

What are we celebrating now?

How about...

Each other.

Okay.

Really?

Lisa.

Huh?

Mr. Travis would like another bottle of champagne.

I'll cover for me, huh?

This one is special delivery.

How are you tonight, Mr. Travis?

I'm fine, thanks.

And so is the wine.

Excuse me.

Aren't you going to try it?

I already have.

Why don't you just leave the bottle?

I'll pour it myself.

Sure.

Should I be jealous?

Lisa, that was a long, long time ago.

You don't have to be jealous.

You don't have to be jealous of anybody.

Okay?

Okay.

Yeah,

I hope it's not too late.

I've got some checks in here that need to be signed right away.

How can it wait until morning?

Yeah, it's government stuff.

You know, if we don't get them out right away, they'll be paying some pretty stiff penalties.

You know, why is it always... Why is it always the last minute?

You're the one that's got Sarah co-signing all the checks.

Nothing but time and extra trouble.

Oh, yeah, you're used to it.

Oh, Billy, it's all right, it's all right.

Excuse me, Mr. Travis.

Your brother called a few minutes ago.

He'd like you to call him back.

Where is he?

The bar at the lodge.

Excuse me, honey, I'll get in on this, honey.

How are you, Sarah?

I've never been happier, Doug.

Doug, I thought you said something about needing some signatures.

Yeah.

You're not going to let him do it, are you?

Do what?

Sell the mine.

Skip said Billy had you talked into getting out of the business altogether.

You'll have to talk to Billy about that.

That'll mean new management.

What happens to me?

Did I interrupt something?

Yeah.

Listen, honey, I'm really sorry, but I'm gonna go on for a little while.

What does Frank want this time?

Nothing, really.

We'll talk about it later, okay?

Are you gonna be all right?

Yeah, I'll be fine.

Doug's leaving now, too.

Do you want me to wait up for you?

Well, it's gonna take a little while, but sure, I want you to wait up for me.

Mm-hmm.

I never would have gone out and left you here alone like that.

Good night, daughter.