Counterspy · June 13, 1945 · 29 min · 3,787 words
The transcript of “Washington Woman Spy aka Cherchez la Femme”, an episode of Counterspy first broadcast June 13, 1945. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Counterspy plays Counterspy free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.
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Washington calling David Harding counters by Washington calling David Harding counters by the makers of mail pouch chewing tobacco and Kentucky Club smoking tobacco present David Harding counters by in Washington a very prominent bachelor by the name of Harold R Blake stood in the center of his expensive apartment.
At the time, 1125 at night, a dim light burned on a small, ebony side table. Mr. Blake stood there. His face was ashen white. Great beads of perspiration stood out in his forehead. Oh, the trigger, you coward.
You betrayed your country. Go on. Go on. A clear cut case of suicide, Mr. Hunting. A wealthy bachelor in poor health, a gun I admit, Peter's Harold Blake probably did commit suicide.
But remember this, Blake held a very critical post in our government, who are still at war, and trained enemy agents are still at work, and their experts in making murder appear to be suicide. Are you going to investigate?
Well, I think I'll at least ask a few questions. The note Blake left that he was committing suicide because of ill health. I think I'll phone his doctor and see how bad his health really was.
You would know, Dr. Wolf, if Mr. Blake was in poor health. Mr. Hardy, I was shocked at Mr. Blake's suicide from everything I know he must imperfect health. Thank you, Dr. That's all I wanted to know.
Goodbye. Peter, I think I'll go over to Mr. Blake's bank and see if his finances were worrying him. You know, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Blake's finances were in perfect condition. He had many government bonds and securities.
Nightsea was worth close to a million dollars. Thank you. Peters, when a man commits suicide, it isn't his health and it isn't finances. Look for the woman. Exactly. That's just what I want you to do, Peters.
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