The Case of the Henpecked Husband

Post-war old Dutch cleanser famous for chasing dirt present Nick Carter famous for chasing crime Every week at this time two great names are joined as new post-war old Dutch cleanser brings you one of the most resourceful and daring characters in all detective fiction Nick Carter master detective Look, buddy. You have a description of the killer, don't you? Yes, Gubby and wanted description and every size man wearing a dark overcoat

Why, I can pick up a dozen suspects on every corner with that description. That's gonna be tough, alright, Matty. Yeah. You don't know where the murdered man went last night? Don't know whom he was with?

Don't even know where he was killed. Are there any clues at all, Nick? Just once, Gubby. And you're looking right at it. Yeah, fine clue, that is. A dead body with a knife and it's back.

And now, the case of the Hempecked Husband. Today's adventure starring Lon Clark as Nick Carter. Brought to you by new post-war old Dutch cleanser. Professor Harold Thompson has never been inside a gambling house in all his 53 years.

His wife wouldn't allow it. But since reading about the game of roulette in his encyclopedia, the professor is willing to risk Mrs. Thompson's anger because he has a wonderful plan. That's why he's come to Nick Carter.

I shall win $20,000 each evening, Mr. Carter, and then cease my activities. What do you want me to do? Show me the establishments where this game is played. Second, ascertain whether the roulette wheel is honest, and third, see that I'm not robbed of my winnings by some footpad.

Professor, what makes you so sure there will be any winnings? Will. From reading the article on roulette in my encyclopedia, I have avowed a system of wagering by which I can't possibly lose. Take my word for it, Professor. You can't possibly win.