CHAN: (Mildly) Note that painted river starts moving again after long time standing still

Bob is puzzled. Chan indicates the end wall. Bob turns to look.

INSERT: OF WALL - THEIR ANGLE
We see a large faint rectangle lighter than the plaster wall around it, where the plaster has been protected by the picture.

BACK TO SCENE:
As Chan crosses to the painting.

SCENE 179
AT PAINTING - CLOSE SHOT
Chan examines the picture as Bob enters scene. He pulls the picture out, starting to look at its back, then sees something on the wall behind it. He quickly pulls the picture aside, indicating wall.

INSERT: OF WALL WITH PICTURE PULLED AWAY
The plaster has been shattered by a large size bullet hole.

CHAN'S VOICE: One of bullets accounted for.

BACK TO SCENE:
Chan replaces the picture and turns, looking around the room. He exits.

SCENE 180
BEDROOM - MEDIUM SHOT
Chan crosses, studying floor and furniture in relation to the picture. He looks at the bed - then pulls it aside, looking at the rug. His face gets grim.

CHAN: Bed also hastily moved to cover crime.

Bob crosses quickly. They look at floor.

INSERT: OF FLOOR
A large ugly pool has dried on the light colored carpet.

CHAN'S VOICE: Second bullet reposing in victim.

BACK TO SCENE:
Bob is slightly dazed at this actual proof of the crime.

BOB: Then Madden must have been lying in here when Thorne came to the door! No wonder he didn't want to let us in! CHAN: (Nodding) Took body away in car last night. (An ominous note) Suggest patiently waiting for gentleman's return.

As they look at each other, we FAST DISSOLVE TO:

SCENE 181
INTERIOR LIVING ROOM - DAY - AT CLOCK - CLOSE TRUCK SHOT -
An antique clock shows 12:30. I ticks with maddening slowness. THE CAMERA TRUCKS BACK TO A MEDIUM SHOT. Bob

is pacing up and down, his face grim. He suddenly stops and turns, as he hears an approaching car slow down, turning in

at the gate. Bob strides toward the front door and exits.

SCENE 182
EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR - CLOSE SHOT
As Bob comes out, he comes to a dazed stop, staring off scene.

SCENE 183
TOWARDS DRIVEWAY - BOB'S ANGLE
Getting out of the car, and striding toward CAMERA, is Madden himself, not only alive, but hale and hearty. Thorne is lifting two handbags out of the back seat.

SCENE 184
AT BOB - MEDIUM CLOSE PAN SHOT
As Madden enters scene extending his hand cordially.