The Dead Man Walks

Box 13, with the style of Paramount Pictures, Alan Ladd as Dan Holiday. Box 13, care of star times. I saw your ad in the paper and I wondered if you'd help me. I can't go to the police and I have no money for a private detective.

But my father is in trouble, I'm sure. When you find out who he is, you'll know why I can't go to the police. And why I must have help was a Sheila Corbett 356 wearing avenue.

It didn't sound like much this letter, but I did find out who her father was. I found him dead. Then learned he was alive. Sure it sounds impossible, but that was it. And now back to the Dead Man Walks, another Box 13 adventure with Alan Land as Dan Holiday.

I wonder why she can't go to the police. Susie, if I knew that, I wouldn't have to go to see Mrs. Corbin. See, Mr. Holliday, it sure sounds like a wild goose chase. It'll probably turn out to be a dub.

Oh, is that the word I wanted? Susie, only you can give the answer to that question. Well, once in a while, I get a word right. Well, don't I? Oh, sure, sure. That's what makes it so interesting.

When you do get one right, I don't know what you're talking about. Kind of makes it the size of life, huh? Two strikes and before you foul tip the next one I'm leaving for. What was that address?

Oh, um, uh, 356 Wearing Avenue. 356 Wearing Avenue. Mm-hm. So long, Susie. It wasn't a very nice neighborhood. 356 Wearing Avenue. But the flat I entered was neat, clean, scrubbed and polished. And the woman who asked me to sit down was as neat and clean as the room.