Markham (District Attorney)

Vance has decided to interview Johnny Stanley and finds him at work cutting down a tree.

Personally, I prefer our original intention, fishing.

As long as I'm in this race somewhere, Vance, perhaps you can tell me what it is you're betting on.

That's what I like about you, Vance.

We work side by side in a murder investigation, and you come up with a statement like that.

Personally, I haven't found anything yet that points to any one of the suspects.

Look, Johnny, I don't think I'd talk to Vance like that if I were you.

Who's going to stop me?

Well, if I were you again, I wouldn't try to find out.

Yes.

Yes, strong hand, Vance.

Vance, now that we're on our way home, how did you know Mrs. Avery committed the murder?

Well, because her hands were blistered from the axe, just as you said.

And how simple it all sounds now.

Mighty strong woman she was to be able to cut down a big tree, Vance.

Yes, it is, Vance.

And so is the tree trunk murder case.