Note sull'episodio
Archie picks up the ringing phone in Mr. Wolfe's office and says "Mr. Wolfe's office, Archie Goodwin speaking ... who is this?... who wants to speak with Mr. Wolfe?" Wolfe says "Nobody". Archie asks "Nobody?" Wolfe says "I said that. Hang up. It's late and it's too cold, and I'm not moving from this room". Archie says "Please, Mr. Wolfe, I can't hear a thing this old gentleman's saying". Wolfe says "Does it matter to you what I said? No". On the phone, Archie says "Now, what did you say? You were late because she was killed? Do you want us to find out who killed her? ... oh". Talking to Wolfe, Archie says "He says he knows who did it, but he has an important message for you". Archie says "Well then, come right over, we'll be waiting, Mr. Jenkins". A few minutes later, Jenkins is at the door. Archie opens it, and Jenkins says "It's me. I got a dispatch for Mr. Wolfe". Archie says "Come in, Mr. Jenkins. Mr. Wolfe, he says he has a dispatch for you". Wolfe asks "Who is it from?" Jenkins says "I don't know. I really do, but I'm supposed to say that I don't". Archie asks "Who was killed?" Jenkins says "Oh, it was a terrible thing. We were just crossing the turnpike, and this fellow came at us from out of nowhere". Wolfe asks "Well, how did it happen? Did he shoot her, or stab her?" Jenkins says "Oh no, he ran into her with his car. She was only nine years old". Archie asks "Your granddaughter? Jenkins says "No, Bessie, my old horse". Archie says "Oh, no". Jenkins says "Well, I've got to get along now, goodbye". Wolfe says "What is in the envelope?" Archie says "Mr. Wolfe, look. Five one hundred dollar bills! The note reads "Mr. Wolfe, your services are desperately needed. Come up this weekend as my guest, signed, E. Mellot". Wolfe says "Edward Mellot, the wealthy manufacturer, hmm?" Archie says "Well, looks as though you're going out". Wolfe says "Archie, pay my respects to Mr. Mellot and enjoy your weekend".