1 00:00:01,585 --> 00:00:02,878 Hah! 2 00:00:04,463 --> 00:00:07,549 You cannot possibly believe that a dog is capable of murder! 3 00:00:09,885 --> 00:00:12,346 Selfish relatives. All they ever wanted from him was his money. 4 00:00:12,346 --> 00:00:15,516 This is insane. Teddy's a dog! 5 00:00:15,516 --> 00:00:18,101 Teddy's gone completely mad. He went for my horse and then me. 6 00:00:18,101 --> 00:00:21,730 Oh, my God. There goes the will! Over my dead body it does! 7 00:00:21,730 --> 00:00:24,191 I have little use for theories, private or otherwise. 8 00:00:24,191 --> 00:00:26,568 My first real ghost and no one will believe me. 9 00:00:26,568 --> 00:00:29,321 Which means that the killer had to be someone in this house. 10 00:00:29,321 --> 00:00:30,948 That's the kind of thing I have in mind. 11 00:02:35,530 --> 00:02:37,991 Well, how about a toast for later? 12 00:02:40,911 --> 00:02:43,788 Anthony, we're awfully sorry your wife couldn't make it. Aren't we, Trish? 13 00:02:43,788 --> 00:02:45,123 Pay no attention to my brother. 14 00:02:45,123 --> 00:02:46,291 Now that Spence is unemployed, 15 00:02:46,291 --> 00:02:48,794 he can't bear to see anyone having a good time. 16 00:02:48,794 --> 00:02:51,505 Matter of fact... 17 00:02:51,505 --> 00:02:54,508 Oh, Trish. Don't be flattered. 18 00:02:54,508 --> 00:02:57,010 She says that to all the boys. Oh, Spence, stuff it! 19 00:02:57,010 --> 00:02:59,346 Are we having a good fight? Echo, why don't you go play with 20 00:02:59,346 --> 00:03:01,764 your electronic toys like a good little girl? 21 00:03:01,764 --> 00:03:03,892 My little niece here is into electronic music. 22 00:03:03,892 --> 00:03:05,686 Tweeters, woofers, heavy metal. 23 00:03:06,186 --> 00:03:07,479 It still sounds like cats in heat. 24 00:03:08,020 --> 00:03:10,941 And so do you, Aunt Trish. [Spencer] Ladies, please. 25 00:03:11,358 --> 00:03:12,984 Please, let's pretend to be civilized, 26 00:03:12,984 --> 00:03:14,361 if not for my sake, at least for Father's. 27 00:03:14,945 --> 00:03:16,196 Come along, Anthony. 28 00:03:17,364 --> 00:03:19,199 Whatever will she do 29 00:03:19,199 --> 00:03:20,742 if the world runs out of married men? 30 00:03:20,742 --> 00:03:22,077 Well, laugh all you like, 31 00:03:22,077 --> 00:03:23,537 but your aunt desperately needs treatment. 32 00:03:23,537 --> 00:03:25,372 Who needs treatment, dear brother? 33 00:03:25,956 --> 00:03:29,793 My astral projectionist puts all these phony psychiatrists to shame. 34 00:03:29,793 --> 00:03:32,587 Morgana, try to pretend like you're on the same planet. 35 00:03:33,004 --> 00:03:34,047 At least today. 36 00:03:35,674 --> 00:03:38,135 [Denton] Now, there's a painter who knew his horseflesh. 37 00:03:38,135 --> 00:03:39,136 Look at those withers. 38 00:03:39,845 --> 00:03:42,180 Not that I spend a lot of time eyeing horses. 39 00:03:42,180 --> 00:03:45,809 Careful, Denton. They warned me about you. 40 00:03:45,809 --> 00:03:47,602 Good, good. My reputation's well-earned. 41 00:03:48,103 --> 00:03:49,604 To life... 42 00:03:49,604 --> 00:03:53,191 love, and a nice set of withers. 43 00:03:53,859 --> 00:03:55,152 Let's freshen up that drink. 44 00:03:55,152 --> 00:03:57,779 You know, I never realized a hunt breakfast 45 00:03:57,779 --> 00:04:00,615 required so much, uh, liquid refreshment. 46 00:04:00,615 --> 00:04:03,368 Only way to get those milksops over the first fence. 47 00:04:03,368 --> 00:04:05,620 Tom. Eh, good morning. 48 00:04:05,871 --> 00:04:07,873 Tom, meet Jessica Fletcher. She's here for a visit. 49 00:04:07,873 --> 00:04:09,541 Sharing the cottage with her cousin. 50 00:04:09,541 --> 00:04:13,253 Jessica, my old drinking buddy, Tom Cassidy. Well-- 51 00:04:13,253 --> 00:04:16,298 How do you do? Abby's told me a lot about you, Mrs. Fletcher. 52 00:04:16,589 --> 00:04:18,592 Great honor to meet a world-famous writer. 53 00:04:18,592 --> 00:04:21,470 Oh, but an infamous rider, I'm afraid. 54 00:04:22,262 --> 00:04:24,097 Oh, and please call me Jessica. 55 00:04:24,097 --> 00:04:26,475 Don't go sweet on him, Jess. I'm the one with the bucks. 56 00:04:26,475 --> 00:04:29,853 All poor Tom's got is that miserable 600 acres next door. 57 00:04:29,853 --> 00:04:32,314 Aw, poor me. Can I get you a refill? 58 00:04:32,314 --> 00:04:35,650 Oh, uh, another one of these. Thank you. Coffee. 59 00:04:36,693 --> 00:04:38,487 Morning, Abby. Hello. 60 00:04:38,487 --> 00:04:41,363 Just trying to soften up your cousin with a few drinks. 61 00:04:41,363 --> 00:04:43,825 But gettin' nowhere. Now, Denton, don't be an old lech. 62 00:04:43,825 --> 00:04:45,410 Oh, isn't she wonderful? 63 00:04:45,410 --> 00:04:48,538 She expects an old fellow like me to start an orgy right away! 64 00:04:48,538 --> 00:04:49,790 You're always making fun of me. 65 00:04:49,790 --> 00:04:51,374 How am I supposed to get any work done? 66 00:04:51,374 --> 00:04:53,418 You've trained every other animal on this place. 67 00:04:53,418 --> 00:04:55,003 I guess all we've got left is Denton. 68 00:04:55,003 --> 00:04:58,423 She'll have my Guernseys jumping through hoops before that happens. 69 00:04:58,423 --> 00:05:00,717 Well, how about a toast? 70 00:05:00,717 --> 00:05:03,428 A toast! What a marvelous idea. 71 00:05:03,803 --> 00:05:06,223 To Father, on his 80th birthday. 72 00:05:06,223 --> 00:05:10,142 And many more, Daddy. Where's that damn dog of mine? 73 00:05:10,726 --> 00:05:13,188 Teddy! 74 00:05:13,647 --> 00:05:15,440 Oh. 75 00:05:15,440 --> 00:05:18,193 Come on, Teddy. 76 00:05:18,193 --> 00:05:21,404 Teddy. Teddy. Ladies and gentlemen, to horse. 77 00:05:22,279 --> 00:05:25,492 Good morning, Spence. 78 00:05:35,001 --> 00:05:36,753 Trish, you shouldn't be riding in your condition. 79 00:05:36,753 --> 00:05:38,505 It's dangerous to the horse. 80 00:05:38,755 --> 00:05:40,966 Go away. Why don't you go kiss up to Father 81 00:05:40,966 --> 00:05:42,050 while you've got the chance? 82 00:05:42,801 --> 00:05:45,345 The day he goes, honey, so do you. 83 00:05:50,809 --> 00:05:52,394 What was that all about? 84 00:05:52,394 --> 00:05:55,689 Around here, some of the real beasts walk on two legs. 85 00:05:56,106 --> 00:05:58,650 [Denton] Jessica, Abby, over here. 86 00:05:58,650 --> 00:06:01,528 Ladies, I've picked out your horses for you. 87 00:06:01,528 --> 00:06:04,281 Oh, well, this old gray looks just about my speed. 88 00:06:04,281 --> 00:06:07,158 Sawdust? He's too ancient for anyone but me. 89 00:06:07,158 --> 00:06:09,035 Hasn't broken out of a trot in years. 90 00:06:12,622 --> 00:06:14,499 Barnes, we're ready to go. 91 00:06:14,499 --> 00:06:15,959 Open the gates! 92 00:06:17,294 --> 00:06:18,587 Very good, sir. 93 00:07:32,410 --> 00:07:33,828 Why don't you go ahead? 94 00:07:33,828 --> 00:07:36,581 It can't be much fun poking along with an old fellow like me. 95 00:07:36,581 --> 00:07:38,625 I wish you'd stop calling yourself old. 96 00:07:38,625 --> 00:07:40,669 Ahh, if I were 30 years younger... 97 00:07:40,877 --> 00:07:43,838 Hee-yah! Hee-yah! 98 00:07:43,838 --> 00:07:45,340 Sawdust! S-Sawdust! 99 00:07:46,216 --> 00:07:48,218 Whoa! Easy, boy! 100 00:07:50,679 --> 00:07:51,846 [Abby] Denton! 101 00:07:52,514 --> 00:07:54,349 Whoa! Damn it! 102 00:07:54,349 --> 00:07:57,435 [Abby] Denton! Help him! Rein him in! 103 00:08:07,654 --> 00:08:09,280 Hah! 104 00:08:15,328 --> 00:08:16,997 Whoa! Damn it! 105 00:08:18,248 --> 00:08:20,125 Tallyho! 106 00:08:22,293 --> 00:08:25,630 [Denton grunts Abby] Denton! Denton! 107 00:08:41,396 --> 00:08:43,273 Anything I can do for you, Mrs. Fletcher? 108 00:08:44,857 --> 00:08:47,152 That's very kind, but I'll look after my cousin. 109 00:09:07,881 --> 00:09:09,966 Oh, Tom. 110 00:09:10,884 --> 00:09:12,427 Let's go sit down, huh? 111 00:09:15,554 --> 00:09:18,058 Terrible accident, Tom. Just terrible. 112 00:09:18,058 --> 00:09:19,642 But the old boy had a full life. 113 00:09:19,976 --> 00:09:22,102 I don't think he wanted to take that jump. 114 00:09:22,102 --> 00:09:24,564 I know he didn't. He was under doctor's orders to take it easy. 115 00:09:25,065 --> 00:09:26,982 Well, Denton was always a wild one. 116 00:09:26,982 --> 00:09:29,152 I guess he just got carried away with the excitement, Ms.-- 117 00:09:29,486 --> 00:09:33,448 Fletcher. He was carried away, all right, by a runaway horse. 118 00:09:33,865 --> 00:09:35,867 Are you the vet? Yes, ma'am. 119 00:09:35,867 --> 00:09:38,953 [Tom] Found the horse yet? He's halfway to the next county by now, 120 00:09:38,953 --> 00:09:41,289 but he'll come home when he calms down a bit. 121 00:09:41,289 --> 00:09:43,666 Look, I don't want to be a pest about this, but 122 00:09:43,666 --> 00:09:46,211 isn't there a test that could be made on the horse? 123 00:09:47,420 --> 00:09:48,713 Test? 124 00:09:48,713 --> 00:09:50,131 Jessica and Abby saw that horse 125 00:09:50,131 --> 00:09:52,675 take off like Seabiscuit comin' down the homestretch. 126 00:09:52,675 --> 00:09:54,010 That doesn't sound like Sawdust. 127 00:09:54,010 --> 00:09:56,179 A calm, old horse like that doesn't suddenly go wild. 128 00:09:56,179 --> 00:09:58,723 Just what are you suggesting, foul play? 129 00:10:05,271 --> 00:10:06,815 [Jessica] I was so certain 130 00:10:06,815 --> 00:10:08,732 there was something wrong with that horse. 131 00:10:08,732 --> 00:10:12,237 I feel so foolish. But tests don't lie. 132 00:10:12,237 --> 00:10:14,405 Don't they? It was hours before they found him. 133 00:10:14,405 --> 00:10:16,407 And there are drugs that leave no trace. 134 00:10:16,407 --> 00:10:19,369 Abby. It's wrong, Jess! His death is wrong. 135 00:10:20,370 --> 00:10:22,247 He was such a wonderful person. 136 00:10:22,247 --> 00:10:24,958 But he was so unhappy underneath it all. 137 00:10:24,958 --> 00:10:27,127 Because of them, those selfish relatives. 138 00:10:27,127 --> 00:10:28,837 All they ever wanted from him was his money. 139 00:10:28,837 --> 00:10:29,963 And now they'll get it. 140 00:10:29,963 --> 00:10:31,548 I wouldn't put it past any of them. 141 00:10:32,090 --> 00:10:35,093 Abby, I know how you felt about him. 142 00:10:35,635 --> 00:10:36,803 What do you mean? 143 00:10:37,636 --> 00:10:39,264 Abby. 144 00:10:41,474 --> 00:10:44,477 I... admired him very much. 145 00:10:45,937 --> 00:10:48,690 Would you like me to stay here with you a little longer? 146 00:10:48,690 --> 00:10:49,774 Would you, Jess? 147 00:10:49,774 --> 00:10:51,317 Oh, just till after the will is read. 148 00:10:51,317 --> 00:10:53,236 I'd just feel so much better if you were here. 149 00:10:53,236 --> 00:10:54,445 Oh, of course. 150 00:11:02,871 --> 00:11:05,248 You could add some orange juice to that and call it breakfast. 151 00:11:05,456 --> 00:11:08,001 Where is Boswell? He should have been here three minutes ago. 152 00:11:08,001 --> 00:11:10,753 You're not nervous, are you, little sister? You're breaking out. 153 00:11:10,753 --> 00:11:12,755 I-- I keep thinkin'-- What? 154 00:11:12,755 --> 00:11:15,258 Father's gonna pull a fast one? Don't be ridiculous. 155 00:11:15,258 --> 00:11:17,135 Have you noticed who's not here, Spence? 156 00:11:17,677 --> 00:11:19,679 "Miss Stable Nanny." Abby? 157 00:11:20,263 --> 00:11:22,098 No. 158 00:11:23,141 --> 00:11:25,018 - No, he wouldn't-- - [Morgana] Spencer! 159 00:11:25,018 --> 00:11:29,189 What now, Morgana? Spence, the tea leaves! 160 00:11:29,189 --> 00:11:31,316 Look. Yes? 161 00:11:32,317 --> 00:11:34,444 But don't you see? See what? 162 00:11:34,903 --> 00:11:37,655 Oh, for God's sakes. 163 00:11:43,578 --> 00:11:44,621 Spencer. 164 00:11:45,330 --> 00:11:47,874 Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. 165 00:11:48,374 --> 00:11:51,336 Greenville won't be the same without Denton Langley. Thank you, Marcus. 166 00:11:51,336 --> 00:11:52,629 We're all devastated by the loss. 167 00:11:54,255 --> 00:11:55,756 Oh, hello there, Echo. 168 00:11:55,756 --> 00:11:59,469 I-- I'm sorry that we have to meet again under such sad circumstances. 169 00:11:59,844 --> 00:12:02,429 Funny. That's what the undertaker said. 170 00:12:03,973 --> 00:12:05,016 Yes. 171 00:12:06,267 --> 00:12:10,230 Well, as Denton's attorney, I'd best get down to business. 172 00:12:16,945 --> 00:12:18,363 What's that, a movie? 173 00:12:19,447 --> 00:12:23,618 No, Trish. This is, uh, the latest in will technology. 174 00:12:29,415 --> 00:12:32,085 [Denton on TV] Greetings, friends... and kinfolk. 175 00:12:33,086 --> 00:12:35,296 I went to a lot of trouble putting this little show together, 176 00:12:35,296 --> 00:12:36,714 so I hope you all enjoy it. 177 00:12:38,131 --> 00:12:40,843 By the way, this is all legal as hell, 178 00:12:40,843 --> 00:12:42,845 so don't get any funny ideas. 179 00:12:43,513 --> 00:12:46,599 Since I know you're all there, waiting breathlessly, 180 00:12:47,058 --> 00:12:49,227 I think I'll prolong the suspense 181 00:12:49,227 --> 00:12:50,895 with a parting word to each of you. 182 00:12:51,896 --> 00:12:55,191 Spencer, it's too bad they keep blowing up your clients. 183 00:12:55,857 --> 00:12:59,279 But I never thought lobbying for dictators a decent job for you. 184 00:13:00,029 --> 00:13:01,489 But then, what is? 185 00:13:02,532 --> 00:13:04,409 As for you, baby Trish, 186 00:13:05,159 --> 00:13:07,160 you were always your mother's spoiled child. 187 00:13:07,160 --> 00:13:09,455 I'm glad she can't see you now, 188 00:13:10,248 --> 00:13:14,043 guzzling martinis the way you used to suck up root beer, 189 00:13:14,043 --> 00:13:15,962 collecting men instead of dolls. 190 00:13:17,171 --> 00:13:18,756 Find a nicer hobby, honey. 191 00:13:19,881 --> 00:13:23,344 This one's not only unseemly, it's dangerous. 192 00:13:24,886 --> 00:13:27,682 Morgana, you're not a bad woman. 193 00:13:27,682 --> 00:13:29,475 You've just got no common sense. 194 00:13:29,934 --> 00:13:31,269 Come in out of your fantasy world 195 00:13:31,269 --> 00:13:32,937 and face your problems, 196 00:13:32,937 --> 00:13:35,773 such as that mixed-up daughter of yours. 197 00:13:36,774 --> 00:13:39,527 Hello, Echo. 198 00:13:40,153 --> 00:13:44,240 Is there something stirring underneath that unique haircut of yours? 199 00:13:44,240 --> 00:13:46,659 You'll never know, old man. 200 00:13:47,118 --> 00:13:49,412 Well, so much for fond farewells. Now to business. 201 00:13:49,871 --> 00:13:53,750 Boswell's got the usual "sound mind" claptrap written down someplace. 202 00:13:54,250 --> 00:13:55,960 So, here's what you all came for. 203 00:13:56,836 --> 00:13:58,755 I know my old friend Tom is here. 204 00:14:00,340 --> 00:14:02,467 Tom, boy, I'm going to miss you. 205 00:14:03,593 --> 00:14:06,721 Remember that old shotgun you always liked? 206 00:14:06,721 --> 00:14:08,473 Well, it's yours. 207 00:14:09,140 --> 00:14:11,893 There's a cash gift for each of the staff. 208 00:14:11,893 --> 00:14:15,063 Barnes gets something extra for guarding all the paintings. 209 00:14:15,563 --> 00:14:17,648 By the way, those now go to the National Gallery. 210 00:14:18,149 --> 00:14:19,567 That's right, children. 211 00:14:19,984 --> 00:14:22,695 A fast three million in oils 212 00:14:22,695 --> 00:14:24,906 now on their way to Washington. 213 00:14:27,033 --> 00:14:28,284 The rest of my estate, 214 00:14:28,284 --> 00:14:30,661 built with my brains and my sweat, 215 00:14:31,120 --> 00:14:32,705 comes to about 15 million. 216 00:14:33,122 --> 00:14:36,417 It takes a sound mind and good judgment to handle that much money. 217 00:14:37,085 --> 00:14:39,337 Maybe even a good nature. So that lets out all of you. 218 00:14:40,421 --> 00:14:44,467 Therefore, except for a modest family trust, 219 00:14:44,467 --> 00:14:46,010 the whole shebang 220 00:14:46,719 --> 00:14:49,138 goes to my faithful friend and companion... 221 00:14:53,810 --> 00:14:54,977 Teddy. 222 00:15:01,442 --> 00:15:03,611 Of all the dirty tricks! Damn it, Boswell! 223 00:15:03,611 --> 00:15:06,489 I may faint. This is insane! Teddy's a dog! 224 00:15:06,489 --> 00:15:08,658 Boswell, we're gonna break that will. Oh, no! 225 00:15:08,658 --> 00:15:10,201 No, no. I'm afraid you won't break the will. 226 00:15:10,201 --> 00:15:11,619 You see, I helped him write it. 227 00:15:11,786 --> 00:15:15,957 There's a clause here that if you challenge it, it cuts you out completely. 228 00:15:15,957 --> 00:15:19,210 - [Boswell] Oh, don't even consider that. 229 00:15:19,210 --> 00:15:21,629 If Teddy dies of anything but natural causes, 230 00:15:21,629 --> 00:15:23,673 every dime goes to the SPCA. 231 00:15:31,222 --> 00:15:32,515 Hello? Ethan? 232 00:15:32,515 --> 00:15:36,018 Ethan, it looks like I may not be home for a few more days. 233 00:15:37,019 --> 00:15:38,688 Well, Abby is very upset. 234 00:15:40,064 --> 00:15:42,942 Well, she's convinced that someone murdered Denton. 235 00:15:44,527 --> 00:15:46,446 Well, I'm afraid she just might be right. 236 00:15:50,908 --> 00:15:53,161 No, no. Your reins are far too tight. 237 00:16:07,842 --> 00:16:10,219 A pat on the head is more effective than a kick in the teeth. 238 00:16:10,219 --> 00:16:13,890 Don't give me any ideas. Young lady, it's high time you learned some manners. 239 00:16:13,890 --> 00:16:15,892 It's high time you learned your place! 240 00:16:15,892 --> 00:16:18,853 If you think you're going to chase me away, Trish, you're wrong. 241 00:16:18,853 --> 00:16:21,647 That's enough, Abby! You're here to train the horse, not the rider! 242 00:16:21,647 --> 00:16:24,734 Spencer, I want her off the property... immediately. 243 00:16:24,734 --> 00:16:26,903 You're not my employer-- either of you. 244 00:16:26,903 --> 00:16:29,530 Teddy is! Only Marcus Boswell can fire me. 245 00:16:29,530 --> 00:16:32,033 And I have no intention of leaving till I find out what really happened here! 246 00:16:32,033 --> 00:16:34,827 You've been making some very serious accusations, Miss Freestone. 247 00:16:34,827 --> 00:16:37,538 If I were you, I'd be careful. Very careful! 248 00:16:47,882 --> 00:16:50,468 You really should be careful, Abby. I'm not afraid of Spencer. 249 00:16:50,468 --> 00:16:51,928 I was thinking more of Trish. 250 00:16:52,845 --> 00:16:54,764 Her Gemini is in the ascendant. 251 00:16:54,764 --> 00:16:57,016 Your Capricorn is at a very low ebb. 252 00:16:57,725 --> 00:16:59,101 And last night, 253 00:16:59,810 --> 00:17:02,480 three owls were seen in a black oak tree. 254 00:17:03,147 --> 00:17:04,857 Am I supposed to be frightened by that? 255 00:17:04,857 --> 00:17:07,902 The signs are there for the reading. 256 00:17:15,117 --> 00:17:17,912 What are you doing to that dog? Teddy, sit! 257 00:17:19,038 --> 00:17:20,414 Sit! 258 00:17:20,414 --> 00:17:22,500 Good boy! Sit! 259 00:17:22,750 --> 00:17:25,044 That damned dog has got to be put down! 260 00:17:25,044 --> 00:17:27,630 Spencer, what happened? Teddy's gone completely mad! 261 00:17:27,630 --> 00:17:29,048 He went for my horse and then me. 262 00:17:29,048 --> 00:17:30,840 Which showed perfectly good sense. 263 00:17:32,593 --> 00:17:35,930 Giving this stuff to a dog is like feeding locoweed to a horse. 264 00:17:35,930 --> 00:17:37,974 Uh, excuse me, but whatever that is, 265 00:17:37,974 --> 00:17:39,600 would it have the same effect on a horse? 266 00:17:40,351 --> 00:17:43,729 You mean Sawdust? No, I found no trace in the horse. 267 00:17:44,105 --> 00:17:47,733 So, who'd he bite? No one. Spencer and his horse weren't even touched. 268 00:17:47,733 --> 00:17:49,569 I'm sorry, Miss Abby, but he bit something. 269 00:17:49,569 --> 00:17:51,028 There's blood all over his collar. 270 00:18:04,041 --> 00:18:06,127 That's the dog, Sheriff! Are you sure? 271 00:18:06,127 --> 00:18:09,422 I swear to it! He got me down, tore my arm! 272 00:18:09,422 --> 00:18:11,424 He oughta be put away! I agree! 273 00:18:11,590 --> 00:18:13,801 You would. 274 00:18:15,803 --> 00:18:18,180 Abby? Marcus Boswell here. 275 00:18:18,180 --> 00:18:19,640 Yes, Mr. Boswell. 276 00:18:19,640 --> 00:18:21,767 Well, it took my entire bag of tricks 277 00:18:21,767 --> 00:18:23,644 to get Teddy released on his own recognizance. 278 00:18:23,853 --> 00:18:26,480 You can pick him up at the sheriff's office anytime you want. 279 00:18:27,148 --> 00:18:28,398 Thank heavens. 280 00:18:28,398 --> 00:18:30,443 And you'll be happy to know he wasn't rabid. 281 00:18:30,443 --> 00:18:32,612 Are they sure? They're positive. 282 00:18:32,903 --> 00:18:35,990 Potts hasn't died. 283 00:18:35,990 --> 00:18:37,867 Well, thanks so much, Mr. Boswell. 284 00:18:38,409 --> 00:18:39,410 Teddy's coming home. 285 00:18:40,453 --> 00:18:43,623 Abby, I really think you should come back with me to Maine. 286 00:18:43,623 --> 00:18:44,874 The maples are turning, and it's so-- 287 00:18:44,874 --> 00:18:48,461 Jessica, please don't treat me like a mental patient. 288 00:18:48,461 --> 00:18:50,713 Well, you must admit you're not yourself. 289 00:18:50,713 --> 00:18:53,633 Isn't that understandable, with a murderer on the loose? 290 00:18:53,633 --> 00:18:56,260 Well, we simply have no proof one way or the other. 291 00:18:56,260 --> 00:18:58,721 And that's what's so unsettling for both of us. 292 00:18:59,180 --> 00:19:01,557 Abby, tell me about this man Potts. 293 00:19:01,557 --> 00:19:04,435 He's a notorious liar. Oh, I gathered that. 294 00:19:05,561 --> 00:19:06,854 Maybe what he really wants 295 00:19:06,854 --> 00:19:09,815 is to win a big lawsuit against the Langley estate. 296 00:19:09,815 --> 00:19:12,526 Oh, how awful. He might start an epidemic. 297 00:19:12,526 --> 00:19:14,403 You know, I think we should talk to Mr. Boswell. 298 00:19:19,075 --> 00:19:22,912 Mmm, he seems to have done very well by the Langley estate. 299 00:19:23,913 --> 00:19:24,997 Face it, Marcus, 300 00:19:24,997 --> 00:19:26,791 I could drive a freight train through that loophole. 301 00:19:27,375 --> 00:19:29,210 Well, Abby, Miss Fletcher. 302 00:19:30,294 --> 00:19:33,422 Yes, but have your clients considered the risks first, Gary? 303 00:19:33,422 --> 00:19:35,758 You know, it could be a long and bloody battle. 304 00:19:35,758 --> 00:19:39,512 Let's, uh-- Let's hit the ball around next time I'm in DC. 305 00:19:44,767 --> 00:19:45,851 Hello. 306 00:19:47,811 --> 00:19:49,814 Good-bye, Marcus. 307 00:19:49,814 --> 00:19:51,023 Morgana. 308 00:19:53,109 --> 00:19:56,153 Well, uh, ladies, please. Oh. 309 00:19:56,153 --> 00:20:00,074 Thank you. Mr. Boswell, it's your broker. 310 00:20:00,282 --> 00:20:02,243 It's the third time he's called today. 311 00:20:02,660 --> 00:20:04,244 Tell him I'm tied up, please. 312 00:20:04,578 --> 00:20:06,872 Come in. Come in. Thanks. 313 00:20:08,374 --> 00:20:09,792 Sit down, please. 314 00:20:13,254 --> 00:20:15,131 Ah, I assume that this means 315 00:20:15,131 --> 00:20:17,883 Morgana plans to challenge Denton's will. 316 00:20:18,217 --> 00:20:21,637 Yes. Yes. Afraid so. They're all in on it. 317 00:20:22,555 --> 00:20:23,973 And the gentleman from DC? 318 00:20:25,015 --> 00:20:26,434 Gary Deems. 319 00:20:26,600 --> 00:20:28,686 His specialty is breaking wills. 320 00:20:28,853 --> 00:20:32,273 But, uh, ladies, don't you worry about that. 321 00:20:32,273 --> 00:20:34,191 I may be a country boy, but, uh, 322 00:20:34,191 --> 00:20:36,609 I have a few tricks up my sleeve. 323 00:20:37,570 --> 00:20:39,571 Now, what can I do for the two of you? 324 00:20:39,571 --> 00:20:42,199 Oh, uh, I beg your pardon, the three of you. 325 00:20:42,450 --> 00:20:45,119 I can't get used to a client who doesn't talk. 326 00:20:45,119 --> 00:20:50,249 Well, we're actually curious about that man Potts. 327 00:20:50,249 --> 00:20:52,251 Has he filed a suit against Teddy? 328 00:20:53,252 --> 00:20:55,087 Yes, well, he's making noises, 329 00:20:55,087 --> 00:20:56,714 but I intend to head him off. 330 00:20:57,506 --> 00:21:00,634 I intend that every quick-draw attorney around here 331 00:21:00,634 --> 00:21:04,054 is gonna know that this dog is no pussycat. 332 00:21:04,054 --> 00:21:05,765 That right, Teddy? 333 00:21:05,765 --> 00:21:08,100 But Mr. Boswell, just how vulnerable is the will? 334 00:21:08,100 --> 00:21:12,813 Well, a good will can stand up to famine, fire, pestilence. 335 00:21:12,813 --> 00:21:16,317 But, uh-- But Mr. Deems has found a loophole? 336 00:21:16,317 --> 00:21:17,484 More like a rathole! 337 00:21:19,028 --> 00:21:22,281 Yes, you see, his-- his angle is 338 00:21:22,281 --> 00:21:24,116 the question of "sound mind." 339 00:21:24,575 --> 00:21:27,036 Well, nonsense. Denton Langley's mind was as sound as anyone's. 340 00:21:27,453 --> 00:21:30,205 Oh, yes! Yes, I know about Denton's mind, 341 00:21:30,205 --> 00:21:32,166 but, uh, what about his? 342 00:21:33,834 --> 00:21:36,212 Teddy? Yes, you see, if a court declares 343 00:21:36,212 --> 00:21:37,922 that dog mentally incompetent-- 344 00:21:37,922 --> 00:21:40,007 That's ridiculous. Yes, of course it's ridiculous, 345 00:21:40,007 --> 00:21:42,384 but it might take a lot of years in court to prove it. 346 00:21:42,384 --> 00:21:44,845 Excuse me. 347 00:21:45,304 --> 00:21:47,223 - Yes? - I'm sorry, sir. 348 00:21:47,223 --> 00:21:49,934 It's your broker. He insists on speaking to you. 349 00:21:49,934 --> 00:21:51,852 Put him on. 350 00:21:52,936 --> 00:21:54,313 Hey, Jim boy. 351 00:21:54,313 --> 00:21:57,691 How you doin', you old son of a gun? 352 00:21:57,691 --> 00:21:58,734 Is that right? 353 00:22:00,027 --> 00:22:01,111 Uh-huh. 354 00:22:02,571 --> 00:22:04,240 Yes. Well, you know I'm already up to-- 355 00:22:05,616 --> 00:22:07,910 All right, Jim boy, I'll get you a check off today. 356 00:22:08,869 --> 00:22:11,872 Mm-hmm. Yes. Yes. And this time I'll even put a stamp on it. 357 00:22:11,872 --> 00:22:14,333 So long. 358 00:22:15,960 --> 00:22:18,921 Ladies, never, never... 359 00:22:20,005 --> 00:22:22,465 buy any stock touted by Spencer Langley. 360 00:22:22,465 --> 00:22:23,717 Dumbest thing I ever did. 361 00:22:25,052 --> 00:22:27,972 My only consolation is that he bought even more of it himself. 362 00:22:28,848 --> 00:22:31,100 Oh? Spencer's in debt? 363 00:22:31,934 --> 00:22:33,644 Right up to his Adam's apple. 364 00:22:44,446 --> 00:22:47,282 Back again. Just like clockwork. 365 00:22:47,282 --> 00:22:50,286 You know you're safe in here, don't ya, hmm? 366 00:22:51,369 --> 00:22:53,289 I'm gonna miss ya, Teddy. 367 00:22:54,373 --> 00:22:56,750 When those paintings go next week, so do I. 368 00:22:59,003 --> 00:23:01,130 [Teddy whimpering] Here comes trouble. 369 00:23:02,172 --> 00:23:04,717 Oh, that darn fool Trish. 370 00:23:04,717 --> 00:23:07,052 She shouldn't be allowed to drive. 371 00:23:07,052 --> 00:23:09,430 Some night, she's gonna smack into the gate. 372 00:23:12,099 --> 00:23:13,809 Sh-She can hardly stand up. 373 00:23:14,852 --> 00:23:17,521 Drunk again. 374 00:23:20,816 --> 00:23:22,984 Well, I-- I'd better see if she's all right. 375 00:23:22,984 --> 00:23:25,154 A wonder she got home in one piece. 376 00:23:25,404 --> 00:23:28,032 Okay, Teddy Watch the place while I'm gone, huh? 377 00:23:49,094 --> 00:23:50,137 What the-- 378 00:23:51,472 --> 00:23:53,265 Oh, my God. 379 00:23:53,599 --> 00:23:55,476 Trish! Get up! Get up! 380 00:24:45,943 --> 00:24:49,571 Be skeptical. Say I'm crazy. But I really saw it. 381 00:24:49,571 --> 00:24:51,573 What, the accident? No. 382 00:24:52,950 --> 00:24:56,744 My dear sister's ghost rising up from her earthly form... 383 00:24:57,413 --> 00:24:59,498 and crying like a mourning dove. 384 00:25:00,541 --> 00:25:03,419 Mother, you're just upset. Of course, I'm upset. 385 00:25:03,419 --> 00:25:07,339 Wouldn't you be if you'd just seen Trish's spirit take wing? 386 00:25:08,090 --> 00:25:11,010 Mighty strange hour to be lookin' out windows, Ms. Cramer. 387 00:25:11,218 --> 00:25:15,055 I'm often up at night. My aura thrives on moonlight. 388 00:25:15,806 --> 00:25:18,517 I heard a car horn, so I looked out. 389 00:25:19,268 --> 00:25:22,604 My bedroom has the only clear view of the gate. 390 00:25:24,440 --> 00:25:26,900 My first real ghost, and no one will believe me. 391 00:25:33,866 --> 00:25:35,451 This is a tragedy, an awful tragedy. 392 00:25:35,659 --> 00:25:37,286 Yes, just awful. 393 00:25:39,163 --> 00:25:42,291 I'm sorry to hear about Trish. I came as soon as I could. 394 00:25:42,291 --> 00:25:43,417 Sheriff. 395 00:25:43,417 --> 00:25:44,877 Well, now that everybody's here, 396 00:25:44,877 --> 00:25:46,378 maybe I can ask a few questions. 397 00:25:48,839 --> 00:25:50,590 Really? Excuse me. 398 00:25:50,590 --> 00:25:52,301 Sheriff, I think we should all hear 399 00:25:52,301 --> 00:25:53,427 what your deputy had to say. 400 00:25:53,427 --> 00:25:55,220 Well, up in the security room, 401 00:25:55,220 --> 00:25:56,680 there's this button that closes the gate. 402 00:25:57,681 --> 00:26:00,476 And whoever pushed that button killed your sister. 403 00:26:00,476 --> 00:26:03,520 Turns out the killer left a print. A fingerprint? 404 00:26:04,146 --> 00:26:05,773 I didn't say that. 405 00:26:05,773 --> 00:26:08,067 Near as we can tell, it's more like a paw print. 406 00:26:08,067 --> 00:26:11,320 Well, that's absurd! Oh, my God! There goes the will! 407 00:26:11,320 --> 00:26:13,155 Over my dead body it does! 408 00:26:13,155 --> 00:26:15,782 First he attacks Potts, now he's murdered Trish! 409 00:26:15,782 --> 00:26:18,577 That dog has got to go! Oh, wouldn't that be convenient! 410 00:26:18,577 --> 00:26:19,953 All right, everybody, just hush. 411 00:26:19,953 --> 00:26:22,247 Uh, Sheriff, you cannot possibly believe 412 00:26:22,247 --> 00:26:24,166 that a dog is capable of murder! 413 00:26:24,166 --> 00:26:26,251 Well, of course not. He'd have to be trained. 414 00:26:40,057 --> 00:26:41,308 Oh. 415 00:26:42,059 --> 00:26:44,019 Mrs. Fletcher, I just heard. 416 00:26:44,019 --> 00:26:46,480 It came over the Sheriff's band on my CB. 417 00:26:47,189 --> 00:26:49,525 How's the, uh-- How's the family taking it? 418 00:26:49,525 --> 00:26:51,276 About what you'd expect, I'm afraid. 419 00:26:51,609 --> 00:26:53,946 Hmm. Well, I'll run up there 420 00:26:53,946 --> 00:26:55,405 and see if there's anything I can do. 421 00:27:10,504 --> 00:27:12,506 Here, Will, let me help you to fold that. 422 00:27:12,506 --> 00:27:14,633 Oh, Mrs. Fletcher, am I glad to see you. 423 00:27:14,633 --> 00:27:17,427 Sure needs a lady's touch. It is Will, isn't it? 424 00:27:17,427 --> 00:27:19,221 Yes, ma'am. Will Roxie. Mm-hmm. 425 00:27:19,763 --> 00:27:22,307 I tell ya, my wife would give her eyeteeth for that. It's beautiful. 426 00:27:22,307 --> 00:27:24,643 How strange. 427 00:27:25,769 --> 00:27:26,854 Now, this is a new coat, 428 00:27:26,854 --> 00:27:29,356 but the seams are split just like my car coat. 429 00:27:29,773 --> 00:27:30,898 Seems a shame. 430 00:27:32,776 --> 00:27:35,320 It seems like you brought everything but the helicopter. 431 00:27:35,654 --> 00:27:38,657 Yes, ma'am. It's not often we get to use the sheriff's new gizmos. 432 00:27:38,866 --> 00:27:41,827 Who are all those men? Ah, Sheriff's posse. 433 00:27:41,827 --> 00:27:43,412 They're all dressed up with nobody to chase. 434 00:27:43,829 --> 00:27:45,497 I guess I'll set 'em to combing the grounds. 435 00:27:46,123 --> 00:27:48,041 Sounds like an excellent idea. 436 00:27:48,041 --> 00:27:50,836 Will, I hope you don't mind if I just sort of poke around. 437 00:27:51,170 --> 00:27:52,671 Oh, no, ma'am. Feel free. 438 00:28:08,770 --> 00:28:09,897 And that's all I know. 439 00:28:09,897 --> 00:28:11,982 The door to this room locks. It automatically locks. 440 00:28:11,982 --> 00:28:13,275 I've got the only key. 441 00:28:14,067 --> 00:28:16,820 And when you left, Teddy was alone in this room? 442 00:28:17,571 --> 00:28:19,406 Was there any sign of any tampering with the door? 443 00:28:19,406 --> 00:28:22,409 No. No. Do you really think Teddy pushed that button? 444 00:28:22,409 --> 00:28:24,203 Oh, yes. Yes, I'm quite sure of it. 445 00:28:24,619 --> 00:28:28,040 Mr. Barnes, you say your view of the gate 446 00:28:28,040 --> 00:28:29,625 was obstructed at one point. 447 00:28:29,625 --> 00:28:31,919 I wonder, did you hear anything unusual? 448 00:28:31,919 --> 00:28:33,754 No, ma'am. Just the usual. 449 00:28:33,754 --> 00:28:35,589 Crickets, a night bird calling. 450 00:28:36,089 --> 00:28:37,883 Could you show me the way to Morgana's room? 451 00:28:58,278 --> 00:28:59,947 Just as I suspected. Under stress, 452 00:28:59,947 --> 00:29:01,740 the English always head for the teapot. 453 00:29:01,740 --> 00:29:04,034 Can I have a cup too? Yes, have this one. 454 00:29:04,034 --> 00:29:07,913 Thanks. Well, the patients are screamin' for their medicine. 455 00:29:08,288 --> 00:29:10,123 I'm in charge of the ice brigade. 456 00:29:10,123 --> 00:29:12,459 We've got plenty here. The ice bucket's up there. 457 00:29:13,001 --> 00:29:14,127 Oh, yes. 458 00:29:14,920 --> 00:29:18,257 I tell ya, ladies. I will be glad when this night's over. 459 00:29:18,674 --> 00:29:19,967 Oh, dear, Mr. Boswell. 460 00:29:19,967 --> 00:29:22,427 You have a nasty grease mark on your trousers. 461 00:29:23,845 --> 00:29:25,764 [Boswell] Well, now, isn't that wonderful? 462 00:29:26,765 --> 00:29:27,975 I had a flat on the way over here. 463 00:29:27,975 --> 00:29:29,559 I guess I got some grease off the jack. 464 00:29:30,060 --> 00:29:32,062 A flat? How far from the house? 465 00:29:32,562 --> 00:29:34,690 Oh, a half mile. 466 00:29:35,190 --> 00:29:36,858 And how long did you stop? 467 00:29:37,818 --> 00:29:39,945 I don't know. Maybe 20 minutes. 468 00:29:40,946 --> 00:29:43,240 So, someone leaving here would have to pass you on their way? 469 00:29:45,742 --> 00:29:48,578 Say, that-- Now, that's right. 470 00:29:50,664 --> 00:29:52,749 But nobody came by. 471 00:29:53,667 --> 00:29:55,168 Which means that the killer had to be 472 00:29:55,168 --> 00:29:57,421 someone in this house. I knew it. 473 00:29:57,421 --> 00:29:58,797 How about the ice? 474 00:29:58,797 --> 00:30:00,007 Yes. 475 00:30:03,010 --> 00:30:05,595 You know, I have something that'll take that grease right off there. 476 00:30:06,305 --> 00:30:08,890 Oh, that's all right, Mrs. Fletcher. 477 00:30:09,599 --> 00:30:12,561 These-- These trousers need cleanin' anyway. 478 00:30:14,104 --> 00:30:15,647 First Denton, then Trish. 479 00:30:16,148 --> 00:30:17,482 Jessica, you weren't in there 480 00:30:17,482 --> 00:30:19,151 when they practically accused me 481 00:30:19,151 --> 00:30:20,777 of training Teddy to kill. 482 00:30:21,153 --> 00:30:23,363 Well, you didn't do it. But somebody else might have done it. 483 00:30:23,530 --> 00:30:28,535 Abby, how do you go about training a dog to press a button? 484 00:30:29,119 --> 00:30:30,704 Oh, endless repetition. 485 00:30:30,704 --> 00:30:32,873 You could train him to respond to a vocal command. 486 00:30:32,873 --> 00:30:36,251 You know, "Teddy, push! Good boy." No, it's too risky. 487 00:30:36,460 --> 00:30:37,919 I mean, someone would have to turn on the intercom, 488 00:30:37,919 --> 00:30:39,421 and they'd recognize the voice. 489 00:30:39,421 --> 00:30:41,298 Is there any other way? Well, any sort of sound, 490 00:30:41,298 --> 00:30:43,050 as long as the dog learned to recognize it. 491 00:30:43,050 --> 00:30:44,676 Um, snapping fingers, a whistle-- 492 00:30:44,676 --> 00:30:48,221 Whistle! That's the kind of thing I have in mind. 493 00:30:48,805 --> 00:30:51,850 What is it? You've figured something out, haven't you? 494 00:30:53,060 --> 00:30:54,436 No. Well, I'm not sure. 495 00:30:55,062 --> 00:30:57,522 I'm telling you, Sheriff. Whoever is responsible 496 00:30:57,522 --> 00:30:59,775 will never get away with framing that dog. 497 00:30:59,775 --> 00:31:02,152 If that's an accusation, Boswell, be rather careful, 498 00:31:02,152 --> 00:31:04,780 because I know a thing or two about slander laws. 499 00:31:04,780 --> 00:31:07,074 Spencer, why don't you sit down and be quiet? 500 00:31:07,074 --> 00:31:08,450 [Boswell] Let me tell you something, Spencer. 501 00:31:08,450 --> 00:31:12,329 You are talkin' about a perfectly normal dog as if he's possessed! 502 00:31:12,329 --> 00:31:14,706 You've been seeing too many Stephen King movies. Oh, no. 503 00:31:15,332 --> 00:31:17,459 There is such a thing as possession. 504 00:31:18,168 --> 00:31:20,504 So, you all thought you could get away with murder! 505 00:31:20,504 --> 00:31:22,839 Well, think again, because my cousin has worked it all out! 506 00:31:22,839 --> 00:31:24,341 Go on. Tell them, Jessica. Abby! 507 00:31:24,341 --> 00:31:26,718 I wanted to talk to the sheriff about it privately. 508 00:31:26,718 --> 00:31:28,136 Got it all worked out, eh? 509 00:31:28,303 --> 00:31:32,140 Let us all in on it. Well, uh, I-I, uh, only have a theory. 510 00:31:32,140 --> 00:31:34,810 Splendid! Do tell us all, Mrs. Fletcher. 511 00:31:35,018 --> 00:31:37,479 Well, I-- Sheriff, I do think that you and I 512 00:31:37,479 --> 00:31:38,814 should discuss it together. 513 00:31:38,814 --> 00:31:40,148 I mean, it-- it's just a guess. 514 00:31:40,399 --> 00:31:43,860 Mrs. Fletcher, I have little use for theories, private or otherwise. 515 00:31:43,860 --> 00:31:45,445 Now, you got an idea, tell us all about it. 516 00:31:46,738 --> 00:31:49,533 Well, uh, I believe that it-- 517 00:31:49,533 --> 00:31:51,451 It could have happened like this. 518 00:31:51,827 --> 00:31:54,246 Now, Trish came home at 2:00 a.m. 519 00:31:54,246 --> 00:31:57,374 Reckless driving made her Mercedes swing wide on the turn 520 00:31:57,374 --> 00:31:59,793 and come to a sudden, screeching halt. 521 00:32:02,838 --> 00:32:05,132 Now, someone got out of the car 522 00:32:05,132 --> 00:32:06,591 and pushed the intercom buzzer. 523 00:32:08,635 --> 00:32:10,554 Barnes looked into his monitor 524 00:32:10,554 --> 00:32:12,639 and saw someone outlined against the headlights. 525 00:32:13,140 --> 00:32:15,475 But no one spoke into the intercom. 526 00:32:15,934 --> 00:32:19,062 Barnes assumed it was Trish, so opened the gate. 527 00:32:20,981 --> 00:32:22,482 Barnes went out to pick her up. 528 00:32:23,483 --> 00:32:25,610 The door closed and locked behind him. 529 00:32:26,194 --> 00:32:28,113 But Teddy was alone in the room. 530 00:32:29,739 --> 00:32:32,325 Now, Barnes couldn't see the gate from the drive, 531 00:32:32,325 --> 00:32:33,660 but Morgana could... 532 00:32:34,786 --> 00:32:36,079 from her window. 533 00:32:45,464 --> 00:32:48,175 I didn't know what to do. I pounded on Spencer's door, 534 00:32:48,175 --> 00:32:49,342 but he didn't answer. 535 00:32:49,342 --> 00:32:51,178 I'm a heavy sleeper. You know that. 536 00:32:51,803 --> 00:32:54,473 I saw her spirit! I swear! 537 00:32:54,723 --> 00:32:56,433 Oh, you saw something, all right, 538 00:32:56,433 --> 00:32:58,477 or rather, someone, the murderer. 539 00:32:59,060 --> 00:33:00,270 I don't understand. 540 00:33:00,687 --> 00:33:03,482 You saw a coated figure rise up 541 00:33:03,482 --> 00:33:04,691 before the gate closed. 542 00:33:05,442 --> 00:33:06,693 But who was it? 543 00:33:06,693 --> 00:33:10,363 Now, at that time, you had no way of knowing that your sister would die. 544 00:33:11,031 --> 00:33:14,075 It was only later that you interpreted 545 00:33:14,075 --> 00:33:16,119 what you saw as a ghost. 546 00:33:16,703 --> 00:33:20,373 Now, I believe that Trish was still inside the car, 547 00:33:20,373 --> 00:33:22,751 that she was either unconscious or drunk. 548 00:33:23,418 --> 00:33:25,462 I think the killer drove her home, 549 00:33:25,462 --> 00:33:27,547 deliberately swerving along the road 550 00:33:27,547 --> 00:33:29,132 to make it look like drunk driving. 551 00:33:29,633 --> 00:33:32,344 Then the murderer put on her coat. 552 00:33:32,761 --> 00:33:34,054 It was a safe disguise. 553 00:33:34,054 --> 00:33:37,432 In that light, Barnes could only see the coat, not the face. 554 00:33:38,266 --> 00:33:41,061 It's guesswork. Makes sense to me. 555 00:33:41,061 --> 00:33:43,355 Trish's new coat was split at the seams. 556 00:33:43,355 --> 00:33:45,524 Now, I believe that the killer tore it 557 00:33:45,524 --> 00:33:47,317 when he or she put it on quickly. 558 00:33:47,692 --> 00:33:50,237 And then the killer put the coat back on Trish? 559 00:33:50,237 --> 00:33:54,407 Right. Once Trish was laid back in the path of the gate, 560 00:33:54,407 --> 00:33:57,702 it was only a matter of giving the signal to Teddy over the intercom, 561 00:33:57,702 --> 00:33:59,663 disappearing before Barnes came into view. 562 00:33:59,663 --> 00:34:00,664 And Teddy? 563 00:34:01,164 --> 00:34:02,874 The murderer must have trained him 564 00:34:02,874 --> 00:34:05,418 to scratch on the door of the security room every night. 565 00:34:05,418 --> 00:34:08,463 That same person taught him to press the button 566 00:34:08,463 --> 00:34:10,257 when he heard a special sound. 567 00:34:10,757 --> 00:34:13,176 Like a whistle? Possibly. 568 00:34:13,552 --> 00:34:17,055 One like this? Got some initials on it too. 569 00:34:19,558 --> 00:34:21,017 Is there an "A.B.F." in the house? 570 00:34:22,477 --> 00:34:24,604 Abigail Benton Freestone. 571 00:34:29,192 --> 00:34:31,361 Fact is, we found it down near the driveway. 572 00:34:35,782 --> 00:34:38,118 Well, of course, I'm innocent. I was framed. 573 00:34:38,451 --> 00:34:40,203 Oh, I know they all say that. 574 00:34:40,203 --> 00:34:42,664 But do I strike you as a violent person? 575 00:34:43,206 --> 00:34:45,750 This whole ghastly ordeal has knocked me for a loop. 576 00:34:46,001 --> 00:34:47,919 But you know how it feels. 577 00:34:52,424 --> 00:34:55,594 Well, first of all, Sheriff, she's got no motive. 578 00:34:56,094 --> 00:34:58,930 Well, I hear Miss Freestone had a thing for the old man. 579 00:34:58,930 --> 00:35:00,181 Till Trish put a stop to it. 580 00:35:00,599 --> 00:35:04,102 Sheriff, I don't know what the voters of this county see in you, 581 00:35:04,102 --> 00:35:05,353 but I know what I see, 582 00:35:05,353 --> 00:35:07,188 a man of limited vision 583 00:35:07,188 --> 00:35:09,899 saddled with a gossipmonger's mentality. 584 00:35:09,899 --> 00:35:11,735 That's fancy talk, ma'am. 585 00:35:11,735 --> 00:35:13,987 But it only adds up to one thing, you're kin. 586 00:35:14,404 --> 00:35:16,489 And you're playing right into their hands, Sheriff. 587 00:35:16,489 --> 00:35:18,658 Now, you've already locked up Teddy here. 588 00:35:18,908 --> 00:35:21,286 Now-- Now maybe he bumped off Denton too? 589 00:35:21,661 --> 00:35:23,747 Yes! What about Denton's death? 590 00:35:23,747 --> 00:35:25,957 Isn't it a little strange that there've been two deaths 591 00:35:25,957 --> 00:35:27,834 in the Langley family in one week? 592 00:35:28,293 --> 00:35:29,753 You're wasting your breath. 593 00:35:30,003 --> 00:35:31,755 Friday's the inquest. Till then, 594 00:35:31,755 --> 00:35:34,007 the dog is an accessory after the fact. 595 00:35:34,007 --> 00:35:36,509 And Denton Langley's death was accidental, pure and simple. 596 00:35:37,093 --> 00:35:39,929 And Mrs. Fletcher, thank you so much for your help. 597 00:35:52,233 --> 00:35:54,444 Oh, thanks for the ride. 598 00:35:54,444 --> 00:35:56,363 You're welcome, Mrs. Fletcher. 599 00:35:58,156 --> 00:36:01,201 Say, uh, you sure you don't want me to take you on up to the gate? 600 00:36:01,201 --> 00:36:03,161 You got about a half a mile to go, you know. 601 00:36:03,703 --> 00:36:05,080 Oh, no, this is fine. 602 00:36:05,080 --> 00:36:07,290 I need the exercise, and some time to think. 603 00:36:08,958 --> 00:36:10,126 Be careful. 604 00:36:47,372 --> 00:36:50,166 Well, howdy, Mrs. Fletcher. Out for a walk? Morning, Will. 605 00:36:50,166 --> 00:36:52,377 Mmm, everything smells so sweet after the rain. 606 00:36:52,377 --> 00:36:53,962 Yes, ma'am. 607 00:36:53,962 --> 00:36:55,630 Uh, excuse me. You looking for something? 608 00:36:56,214 --> 00:36:58,508 Well, actually, I was-- I was just thinking. 609 00:36:59,968 --> 00:37:01,177 You wouldn't happen to have 610 00:37:01,177 --> 00:37:04,055 one of the sheriff's new metal detectors with you, would you? 611 00:37:04,055 --> 00:37:05,515 No, ma'am. But I could get one. 612 00:37:05,515 --> 00:37:07,058 Tryin' to find somethin' in particular? 613 00:37:07,058 --> 00:37:09,561 Bicycle clip. Plain, ordinary bicycle clip. 614 00:37:09,561 --> 00:37:10,854 Bicycle clip? 615 00:37:11,730 --> 00:37:13,898 Don't worry, Will. You'll know it when you see it. 616 00:37:22,198 --> 00:37:24,284 Good morning, Echo. Good morning. 617 00:37:24,784 --> 00:37:27,078 Have you seen Spencer? His horse is gone. 618 00:37:27,911 --> 00:37:30,957 No, I haven't seen my uncle. Where are you going? 619 00:37:30,957 --> 00:37:33,960 I'm going to go see a man about a dog bite. 620 00:37:34,335 --> 00:37:37,589 Which way to the Potts farm? It's that way. 621 00:37:37,589 --> 00:37:39,424 Ah, thank you. 622 00:38:04,032 --> 00:38:06,284 [Jessica] The bandage. I thought so. 623 00:38:29,015 --> 00:38:31,726 I took the liberty of putting your horse in the stable. 624 00:38:32,185 --> 00:38:33,393 Potts! 625 00:38:35,605 --> 00:38:38,650 I should've never listened to you and your crazy ideas! 626 00:38:39,442 --> 00:38:42,195 You didn't actually think you could get away with drugging Teddy 627 00:38:42,195 --> 00:38:44,113 and having that man fake an injury? 628 00:38:44,113 --> 00:38:46,866 Having the dog destroyed seemed the surest way of breaking the will. 629 00:38:46,866 --> 00:38:50,203 We'll go to jail! Unless we shut her up. 630 00:38:50,203 --> 00:38:54,040 Oh, don't be absurd. You men aren't killers. 631 00:38:54,582 --> 00:38:56,793 You'll get off lightly if you confess to fraud. 632 00:38:57,252 --> 00:38:59,587 Confess? Oh, no, ma'am. 633 00:38:59,963 --> 00:39:02,297 I've been to jail once, and I ain't goin' again. 634 00:39:02,549 --> 00:39:04,467 Oh, Mr. Potts, believe me. 635 00:39:04,926 --> 00:39:06,511 When I reveal who killed Trish, 636 00:39:06,511 --> 00:39:09,180 your little scheme will hardly be noticed. 637 00:39:09,180 --> 00:39:11,266 Do you know who did it? Yes, Mr. Langley. 638 00:39:11,599 --> 00:39:14,310 I knew just as soon as I stopped looking at the crime 639 00:39:14,310 --> 00:39:16,563 the way the murderer wanted me to look at it. 640 00:39:16,563 --> 00:39:20,024 You have to explain that. She's just tryin' to talk her way out of this! 641 00:39:21,276 --> 00:39:23,987 I say we plant her out there in the orchard. 642 00:39:24,362 --> 00:39:27,407 Potts, stop acting like a damned hillbilly. 643 00:39:36,958 --> 00:39:39,002 The sheriff has just informed me 644 00:39:39,002 --> 00:39:41,504 of a little matter involving Spencer Langley... 645 00:39:42,505 --> 00:39:44,507 and his accomplice, Asa Potts. 646 00:39:44,841 --> 00:39:47,176 Off the record, Spencer, you've been a stupid ass. 647 00:39:48,261 --> 00:39:50,179 Well, let's get down to business. 648 00:39:52,556 --> 00:39:54,601 What in blazes is that? 649 00:39:54,601 --> 00:39:57,312 Oh, uh, part of my presentation, sir. 650 00:39:57,896 --> 00:39:59,939 So be it. Uh, Ms. Fletcher here 651 00:39:59,939 --> 00:40:03,651 will be starting off this inquest as Amicus curiae. 652 00:40:04,277 --> 00:40:08,406 For you yahoos in the back, that means "friend of the court." 653 00:40:08,406 --> 00:40:11,534 Thank you. I do feel a little silly standing up here. 654 00:40:11,534 --> 00:40:13,620 I hope I don't sound too much like a schoolteacher. 655 00:40:14,411 --> 00:40:18,750 Uh, to keep this short, I'm only going to call one witness, Teddy. 656 00:40:26,841 --> 00:40:29,218 Now, this is the gate button that Teddy pushed 657 00:40:29,218 --> 00:40:31,721 the night that Trish Langley was killed. 658 00:40:32,722 --> 00:40:35,224 This is Abby Freestone's whistle, 659 00:40:35,600 --> 00:40:37,393 which the sheriff found near the gate. 660 00:40:37,810 --> 00:40:40,063 He believes that Abby used it that night 661 00:40:40,063 --> 00:40:42,273 to command Teddy to push the button. 662 00:40:43,483 --> 00:40:45,193 Would you blow this, please, Will? 663 00:40:50,281 --> 00:40:53,201 [Teddy whimpering] This is an ultrasonic whistle, 664 00:40:53,201 --> 00:40:54,661 audible only to a dog. 665 00:40:54,953 --> 00:40:57,163 Now, please, go into the hall, Will, 666 00:40:57,163 --> 00:41:00,208 and blow into the intercom that is connected to this one. 667 00:41:12,719 --> 00:41:14,764 [Will on intercom] I blew into this end just like you said, ma'am. 668 00:41:15,515 --> 00:41:16,516 Thank you, Will. 669 00:41:17,058 --> 00:41:19,936 Even Teddy's sensitive ears couldn't hear it this time. 670 00:41:20,353 --> 00:41:24,690 Why not? Because that whistle is above the range of any loudspeaker. 671 00:41:25,108 --> 00:41:27,276 Therefore, it couldn't have been the killer's signal. 672 00:41:29,445 --> 00:41:31,280 Could I ask someone a question, Mr. Coroner? 673 00:41:32,198 --> 00:41:33,616 Please, Mrs. Fletcher. 674 00:41:35,159 --> 00:41:36,202 Mr. Barnes, 675 00:41:36,953 --> 00:41:39,998 do you remember hearing any unusual noise 676 00:41:40,248 --> 00:41:42,250 outside the gate that night? 677 00:41:42,250 --> 00:41:44,127 Ah, you already asked me that once, ma'am. 678 00:41:44,127 --> 00:41:47,255 Like I told you, just some crickets. And a night bird calling. 679 00:41:47,505 --> 00:41:49,757 Yes, a night bird. A mockingbird. 680 00:41:50,466 --> 00:41:51,884 That's mostly what we got around here. 681 00:41:54,012 --> 00:41:59,142 Morgana said she saw her sister's spirit rise with the call of a bird. 682 00:41:59,642 --> 00:42:03,730 Now, I believe that the call was the same one that Mr. Barnes heard. 683 00:42:04,689 --> 00:42:06,899 Well, what's the point? I'm sorry. 684 00:42:06,899 --> 00:42:08,860 I-- I guess I'm not making myself clear. 685 00:42:08,860 --> 00:42:11,529 I'm trying to tie everything together. 686 00:42:11,529 --> 00:42:13,864 You see, Denton's death, the inheritance, 687 00:42:13,864 --> 00:42:15,992 the attempts to-- to eliminate Teddy. 688 00:42:16,492 --> 00:42:18,661 You see, the facts do fit. 689 00:42:18,661 --> 00:42:21,205 Denton had to die. Teddy had to be discredited. 690 00:42:21,831 --> 00:42:23,623 Now, the Sheriff has Spencer's confession. 691 00:42:23,623 --> 00:42:26,044 And I think that his scheme against Teddy 692 00:42:26,044 --> 00:42:29,505 provided the opportunity for Trish's murder. 693 00:42:29,505 --> 00:42:33,634 The perfect opportunity to kill and avoid exposure. 694 00:42:33,634 --> 00:42:36,846 Everyone would connect the murder with the attempt on Teddy. 695 00:42:37,263 --> 00:42:40,266 But they were two separate crimes. 696 00:42:41,559 --> 00:42:44,771 Now, for the motive. $15 million worth of it, 697 00:42:45,438 --> 00:42:46,981 if you expected to inherit. 698 00:42:47,982 --> 00:42:50,026 But suppose we look a little further 699 00:42:50,026 --> 00:42:52,570 to somebody who never expected to inherit. 700 00:42:53,362 --> 00:42:55,156 Somebody deeply in debt 701 00:42:55,614 --> 00:42:57,116 through bad investments. 702 00:42:57,533 --> 00:42:59,744 Someone who needed an income 703 00:43:00,453 --> 00:43:02,872 that a lengthy litigation would bring him. 704 00:43:02,872 --> 00:43:05,458 Excuse me. Excuse me. 705 00:43:05,458 --> 00:43:09,128 That's irrelevant, immaterial and just plain inane. 706 00:43:09,587 --> 00:43:13,257 Is it, Mr. Boswell? You had access to Teddy. 707 00:43:13,257 --> 00:43:15,259 And you had a pressing need for money. 708 00:43:15,885 --> 00:43:17,719 I wouldn't go too far, Mrs. Fletcher. 709 00:43:18,304 --> 00:43:20,348 Oh, but you did go too far, 710 00:43:20,348 --> 00:43:23,101 when you persuaded Trish to dope her father's horse. 711 00:43:23,643 --> 00:43:25,478 Why did she do it? 712 00:43:25,478 --> 00:43:27,396 For the millions that she couldn't wait to inherit. 713 00:43:28,022 --> 00:43:29,815 But she didn't get anything in the will. 714 00:43:30,440 --> 00:43:32,985 Oh, but I suspect she was told that she would 715 00:43:32,985 --> 00:43:35,530 by the one person who had seen the will. 716 00:43:36,155 --> 00:43:39,242 Imagine her surprise when she saw that videotape. 717 00:43:39,450 --> 00:43:42,995 You have a remarkable imagination. 718 00:43:42,995 --> 00:43:44,872 Trish must have been furious, 719 00:43:45,456 --> 00:43:47,458 perhaps even made threats. 720 00:43:47,458 --> 00:43:48,876 But you'd planned for that eventuality. 721 00:43:49,502 --> 00:43:51,712 A quiet meeting that night, a few drinks, 722 00:43:51,712 --> 00:43:53,047 some promises, a blow on the head. 723 00:43:53,631 --> 00:43:55,842 Teddy was ready. You'd trained him in advance. 724 00:43:56,092 --> 00:43:58,136 Please. Please, please, please. 725 00:43:58,719 --> 00:44:02,014 Now, my-- my friends and neighbors know me better than that. 726 00:44:02,014 --> 00:44:04,767 They do not believe one word of this poppycock. 727 00:44:07,645 --> 00:44:11,440 Do you own a bicycle? Yes, I do. So do lots of other people. 728 00:44:11,940 --> 00:44:14,026 Do you ever ride out by the Langley Manor? 729 00:44:14,569 --> 00:44:17,989 Sometimes. What about the night that Trish died? 730 00:44:17,989 --> 00:44:19,239 No! 731 00:44:19,239 --> 00:44:21,159 Then why was this bicycle clip 732 00:44:21,450 --> 00:44:24,120 picked up half a mile from the manor gate? 733 00:44:27,582 --> 00:44:31,544 That bicycle clip could belong to anybody. 734 00:44:32,085 --> 00:44:33,462 Now, Mr. Coroner, 735 00:44:33,462 --> 00:44:35,214 how long are we gonna entertain 736 00:44:35,214 --> 00:44:36,632 this, uh, comedy routine? 737 00:44:37,216 --> 00:44:39,594 Till I'm satisfied, Mr. Boswell. 738 00:44:40,803 --> 00:44:42,096 Well, Mrs. Fletcher? 739 00:44:42,930 --> 00:44:46,350 Trish's killer hid his bicycle along the road earlier in the evening. 740 00:44:46,934 --> 00:44:49,979 It would have been a quiet, perfect means of leaving the scene, 741 00:44:49,979 --> 00:44:52,106 if he hadn't lost his bicycle clip. 742 00:44:52,857 --> 00:44:54,442 Without this clip, 743 00:44:54,442 --> 00:44:56,694 he got that characteristic greasy mark 744 00:44:56,694 --> 00:44:57,862 on his trouser from the chain, 745 00:44:58,487 --> 00:45:01,449 the mark I saw on your cuff the night of the murder. 746 00:45:01,824 --> 00:45:06,411 I told you. I got that mark changing a tire. 747 00:45:07,413 --> 00:45:10,791 Not true. Two days ago, I saw your tire tracks. 748 00:45:10,791 --> 00:45:13,169 All of your tires were evenly worn. 749 00:45:14,420 --> 00:45:17,006 So? Well, if your car is like most people's, 750 00:45:17,006 --> 00:45:19,133 the spare's never been out of the trunk. 751 00:45:19,550 --> 00:45:21,969 It would have shown deep, new tread. 752 00:45:21,969 --> 00:45:23,471 Not necessarily. 753 00:45:23,471 --> 00:45:25,223 Why don't we look in the trunk of your car? 754 00:45:26,140 --> 00:45:29,393 Why don't we look in your closet for your greasy trousers? 755 00:45:30,393 --> 00:45:33,231 Will, are you still there? Yes, ma'am. 756 00:45:33,231 --> 00:45:34,607 Go ahead, please. 757 00:45:58,005 --> 00:45:59,340 Why don't you feed him his treat? 758 00:46:00,299 --> 00:46:03,678 Just like you did when you trained him to help you to murder Trish. 759 00:46:16,732 --> 00:46:18,651 Oh, Jessica, you were marvelous. 760 00:46:18,651 --> 00:46:21,027 I don't know what Teddy and I would have done without you. 761 00:46:21,445 --> 00:46:25,116 Oh, you'd have managed. I bet you'll be glad to get home to Kent. 762 00:46:25,116 --> 00:46:29,036 Yes, far away from the Langley clan. And Marcus Boswell. 763 00:46:29,203 --> 00:46:31,205 I still don't understand why he did it. 764 00:46:31,205 --> 00:46:34,625 Simple, Abby. He who controlled the dog controlled the money. 765 00:46:35,084 --> 00:46:37,878 And I bet he would have thought of a hundred different, clever ways 766 00:46:37,878 --> 00:46:39,422 to rake off all that he wanted. 767 00:46:39,422 --> 00:46:43,175 His behavior was indefensible. Mmm, not to a good lawyer. 768 00:46:55,229 --> 00:46:58,815 Well, beautiful mornin'. Isn't it? Teddy! 769 00:46:58,815 --> 00:47:01,444 Tom, what's it like managing a dog's finances? 770 00:47:01,444 --> 00:47:03,779 Well, all that cash makes me a little nervous. 771 00:47:04,030 --> 00:47:06,699 But it's gonna go to a lot of folks that need it more than we do. 772 00:47:06,699 --> 00:47:08,659 And what about the clamoring relatives? 773 00:47:08,659 --> 00:47:11,411 Well, either get a job or starve. 774 00:47:11,411 --> 00:47:14,081 I know Teddy will be very happy in his new home. 775 00:47:14,748 --> 00:47:16,625 Well, we're not gonna forget either one of you. 776 00:47:17,209 --> 00:47:19,503 Come on, Teddy boy. Yes. 777 00:47:19,503 --> 00:47:20,755 Time for you to get back to work. 778 00:47:21,922 --> 00:47:24,258 Whoops.