CHAN: Much fuel tempts men to build fire

Chan's attention focuses on the lower right-hand corner of the panel which is empty, although not particularly noticeable. He squats down and scrutinizes the corner through narrow eyes.

CHAN: Observe unusual fact that revolver recently taken from group. BOB: (Startled) Where?

Chan indicates the corner. Bob kneels down beside it.

INSERT: OF CORNER
Chan's hand is in scene, indicating three holes in the wood...one large and two small ones below, and finger streaks in the fine field of dust, as he speaks.

CHAN'S VOICE: (Off scene) Hook and two tack removed...fingers making marks in dust collected since servant left.

BACK TO SCENE:

BOB: Might have collected some time ago. CHAN: (Shaking head) Highly polished guns indicate frequent cleaning.

Chan comes upright, Bob following.

BOB: (Staring at him) Do you think Thorne could have killed Madden? This trip to Palm Springs may be a stall until the necklace comes. CHAN: (Shrugging) Most convenient method of obtaining same. At breakfast, Thorne is most anxious about time of arrival. (He looks keenly around the room and starts for the hall) Suggest we investigate owner's bedroom.

SCENE 176
LIVING ROOM - MEDIUM SHOT
As the two cross toward the hall, Chan's eyes scrutinize the furniture and walls. They exit into hall.

SCENE 177
INTERIOR HALL - FULL SHOT
They hurry along the hall and enter Madden's bedroom.

SCENE 178
INTERIOR MADDEN'S BEDROOM - FULL SHOT
Chan scrutinizes the furniture, then studies the walls. His eyes narrow. He turns to scrutinize a large rectangular painting of a lovely river scene which hangs on the side wall beyond the foot of the bed. The side of the bed is against the wall.

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