Episode notes
Ralph Brenton is meeting with Mr. Chameleon, Police Detective, in his office at Central Headquarters. Ralph says "Mr. Chameleon, I know I'm imposing on our friendship. Our acquaintanceship, I should say, since we've only met twice, but I had to do something. I couldn't let things go on this way. I'm convinced that my brother Lewis is about to be murdered". Chameleon asks "By whom, Mr. Brenton?" Ralph says "By Florence, his wife". Chameleon says "Mr. Brenton, are you serious?" Ralph says "Do you think for one minute I'd make a statement like that if I couldn't back it up? I've always been fond of Florence, and what has happened to her is a tragedy, but my brother Lewis comes first". Chameleon says "Yes, naturally. You're partners in the contracting business, aren't you? I had dinner once at your brother's home. It's very beautiful place". Ralph says "Yes it is. I'm living there now. I have been for six months, and I've watched this thing develop. I've watched it grow, this ... this tragedy". Chameleon says "Yes, you spoke of tragedy in connection with your sister-in-law. Oh, incidentally, I've never met her. She was away when I was there, but I hear she's very lovely". Ralph says "Oh, she is. I've always been deeply fond of Florence". Ralph pauses for a second and says "Mr. Chameleon, she's losing her mind. For over six months now she's been treated by specialists for a nervous disorder, but it's getting worse instead of better". Chameleon says "Oh, that's very sad". Ralph says "Lewis has kept it quiet. He thinks it's something that will pass. I don't. Particularly not with Carl Robbins in the picture". Chameleon says "Carl Robbins, the architect?" Ralph says "That's the one. He's staying with them now. Florence thinks she's in love with him. She's asked Lewis for her freedom, but Lewis won't give it to her. That's why I'm terribly afraid of what she may do to Lewis, in her mental state".