The Easy Mark

I was hired to find a blackmailer and I did. But first I found a badly beaten Adonis, a Jezebel with an accent and a man who had been an easy mark for murder. From the pan of Raymond Chandler, outstanding author of crime fiction comes his most famous character as CBS presents...

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe. And now with Gerald Moore starred as Philip Marlowe, we bring you tonight's exciting story, the easy mark. I'd spent a dull day on a duller subject, which was not get caught with your income tax return down at midnight March 15th.

After calling time for a thick stake designated to bolster the stamina of a private detective, but nevertheless nondeductable, I reluctantly headed back to my office where I found both my conscience and the long form 1040 still waiting, which meant there was no way out.

The dull day was going to stretch on into the night, but then I got a break. As my telephone rang and the call was from one Mrs. Corey Gilbert, a prospective client who wanted action in a hurry.

Marlow, you've got to move fast. I just found out that my husband Ross will be at 3806 Melrose Avenue in 20 minutes, and I know that means trouble. Well, just for size, Mrs. Gilbert had his spell trouble.

Well, the capital B is in blackmail. There's no time for details now. Just get to that address and find out who Ross is meeting with. Only Hurry Marlow, please. Well, hurry after what, Mrs. Gilbert?

I've never met your husband, remember? Oh, oh, yes. He's tall, dark eyes, dark hair, very handsome And the black mailer, short stocky and repulsive I suppose I've never seen the black mailer Alright Mrs. Gilbert, where can I reach you?