:07:03
- Good morning, Lieutenant.
- Good morning, Mrs. Treadwell.
:07:06
- Waldo.
- Good morning, Ann.
:07:08
- I've just taken over the Laura Hunt case.
- Won't you sit down?
:07:11
Thanks. I have
all the reports...
:07:13
but there are a few more questions
I'd like to ask.
:07:16
Certainly. I'll do anything
I can to help.
:07:18
You were fond of your niece,
Mrs. Treadwell?
:07:20
Why, I adored her.
Cigarette?
:07:22
No, thanks. You collapsed when
you identified the body.
:07:25
I can quite understand that. A shotgun
loaded with buckshot, close range.
:07:29
- It's not very nice to look at.
- It was horrible.
:07:32
Her maid Bessie, I suppose
she was devoted to Miss Hunt?
:07:35
Oh, she worshipped her.
Laura had had her for years.
:07:39
I'll never forget her scream
when she saw Laura lying there.
:07:42
Did you approve of Miss Hunt's coming
marriage to Mr. Carpenter?
:07:46
Why? Shouldn't I approve?
:07:50
I don't know. What is your relationship
with Mr. Carpenter?
:07:54
What do you mean?
:07:56
What I mean is, he's been
a frequent guest in your home.
:07:59
Is he an acquaintance? Friend?
Are you in love with him?
:08:02
This is beginning to assume
fabulous aspects.
:08:04
Oh, shut up, Waldo!
What are you driving at?
:08:07
The truth, Mrs. Treadwell.
Are you in love with him?
:08:12
Why, no. I'm- I'm very fond
of Mr. Carpenter, of course.
:08:16
- Everybody is.
- I'm not. I'll be hanged if I am.
:08:19
Oh, don't be
so annoying, Waldo!
:08:21
Did you give
Mr. Carpenter money?
:08:23
- What do you mean?
- A couple of checks went through your account endorsed by him.
:08:27
One on May 15 for $250.
One on May 22 for $400.
:08:32
Oh, that. I-
:08:35
I asked him to do
some shopping for me. That's all.
:08:38
Shelby's a very obliging fellow.
:08:40
For some time, also, you've been
withdrawing various amounts in cash.
:08:44
Sometimes 1,500.
:08:47
Sometimes 1,700 at a clip.
:08:49
Yes. I needed that money.
:08:53
The day you took out $1,500,
Mr. Carpenter deposited 1,350.
:08:58
When you withdrew 1,700,
he deposited 1,550.