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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Rinso, R-I-N-S-O, Soapy Rich Rinso presents Boston Blackie, starring Chester Morris.
Ha, ha, ha.
What are you reading, Chief, Little Abner? No, listen to this, Matthews.
Chapter 2: What is the significance of the Star of the Nile emerald?
Special feature of the Great Gems exhibit at the famous Godet Jewelers will be the incomparable Star of the Nile emerald. One of the most precious gems in the world. So precious that George Stevens, vice president of Godet, is personally bringing this star to Chicago from Chicago to New York. I don't get the joke, Chief.
Sure you don't, because you don't know that Boston Blackie is on the same train with George Stevens. Chief, I don't get it. Well, if I know my boss in Blackie, and to my great sorrow I do, he won't be able to resist a little gadget worth a cool 200 grand. I still don't see what's funny. Besides, Blackie hasn't gone after sparklers in a long time.
I know that, but I also know one thing that sparkles that's right up Blackie's alley. Yeah, what's that? Dames. Sure, Chief, but the star of the Nile ain't a dame. Yeah, but Helen Carew is. Helen Carew?
Yeah.
Something's bound to happen on a train when it's carrying those three.
George Stevens, Helen Carew, and Boston Blackie.
Well, nobody has to lead Blackie to adventure because somehow adventure always seems to seek him out. In just a moment, we'll hear more about Blackie and the Star of the Nile. You know, you can lead a soap to water, but you can't always make it give thick, rich suds. Not if it's hard water, and not if you're using one of those lazy bar or skimpy suds package soaps.
No, ma'am, that's when you want Rinso. Soapy, rich Rinso on the job. You see, Rinso bubbles up in a mountain of suds, practically at the touch of water. Suds that go right to town on your clothes. Suds that get out more dirt to give you that Rinso white, Rinso bright wash. And no hard scrubbing or boiling to ruin your wash day disposition.
A short soaking in Rinse-O-Suds, a few quick finger rubs on extra soiled places, and your clothes are ready to rinse. So, next wash day, whizzle up a Rinse-O-Wash. A wash that's... Rinse and Rinse-O-Bright. And now, Chester Morris and the Adventures of Boston Blackie.
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Chapter 3: How does Boston Blackie get involved with the emerald heist?
I don't know, but he's awfully good at counting. Is, um, is it all right if we talk?
Why not? You see, my mother never told me not to talk to strangers on a train.
I like your mother. Very intelligent woman.
Well, I'm no isolationist. But to make it proper, my name is Helen Carew.
Oh, and mine is Boston Blackie.
Oh, I've heard that name somewhere. Are you a baseball player? Ha, ha, ha.
No, why? Do you like baseball?
No, not particularly.
Well, why did you bring up the subject?
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Chapter 4: What challenges does Blackie face during the investigation?
Now, this young man, what was he like? Well, he was a clean-cut looking chap with dark hair, a good build, nice smile. I'm not a bit surprised. And the young lady? Oh, quite attractive. As a matter of fact, the young man seemed rather taken with her. Well, Mr. Stevens... I don't think you have to worry about your star of the Nile. I might even say the situation is well in hand.
Matthew should be here any moment now with the man we're looking for. Here he is, Chief. Welcome, Boston Blackie. Welcome home. Your new home. As a matter of fact, I've prepared a special escort to take you there. Well, now, how thoughtful, Inspector. But where's the brass band? Come off it, Blackie. Where's the emerald? This is a great shock to me, young man. It's no shock to me, sir.
I know my Faraday. He never fails. He never fails to be dead wrong. I'm sorry to disappoint you, Blackie. But you were in the diner with Mr. Stevens when the emerald disappeared. Mr. Stevens? I didn't even know that was his name.
Oh, now, Blackie, as if you didn't know that Mr. Stevens was vice president of Godet and that he was carrying the Star of the Nile to New York, as if you didn't read the papers. Of course I read the papers, Inspector, but I was a little more interested in the fact that we'd just taken Cannes and Saipan. Okay, okay. Now you can tell me all about that at headquarters. Come on, Blackie.
Now, look, Faraday, do you mind if I talk this over with Mr. Stevens? Whatever you have to say, you say at headquarters. Come on.
I'll be in touch with you, Inspector. Thanks again.
Hmm?
How about that brass band, Blackie? I'll arrange to have one when we send you up the river.
Oh, are you leaving, Mr. Blackie?
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Chapter 5: Who are the main suspects in the theft of the emerald?
I was at the table when Mr. Stevens discovered his loss, and I'm sure that Mr. Blackie had nothing whatever to do with it.
You haven't known him as long as I have, Miss Carew. You mean to tell me that Boston Blackie didn't do it?
That's exactly what I mean.
Well, thanks, Miss Carew, for telling the inspector something that he should have known. He usually goes the long way around. You helped him find the shortcut. Oh, you haven't gone yet, Inspector. No, I'm afraid we'll have to begin all over again, Mr. Stevens. What do you mean? Well, Miss Carew here has a strong alibi for Blackie, and I'm still looking for a loophole, but...
Under the circumstances, I'm afraid I can't hold him.
But you're going to do something about it, aren't you, Inspector?
Well... After all, you were sure that the emerald must still be on the train. That's right, Mr. Stevens, it is. That's what I tried to tell you before the Inspector shut me up. Oh, so you know. Well, come on, Blackie, where is it? I didn't say anywhere. Uh, Mr. Stevens, you're rather absent-minded, aren't you? Absent-minded? Why, no.
Well, perhaps I'm jumping to conclusions, but, uh, of course, if you'll remember, you left the diner without paying your bill. I did? Oh, not that I minded buying you dinner, Mr. Stevens, but it occurred to me that if you were absent-minded enough to forget your dinner check, you, uh... You also might have forgotten something else. How could I forget the start of the Nile?
I put it in my vest pocket just before I went into the diner. Oh. Oh, are you sure you put it in your vest pocket, Mr. Stevens? Yes, yes. Well, then the whole thing's solved. You know, all during dinner I was ending you, Mr. Stevens. I really was. You looked so cool and comfortable in that sports jacket you were wearing. And you weren't wearing a vest, Mr. Stevens. I wasn't? Well, that's absurd.
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Chapter 6: How does Blackie manage to clear his name?
By the way, what do you call it? Boston Blackie. What else? Why, Inspector, how sweet of you, naming your first one after me.
Oh.
Taxi! Oh, taxi!
Oh, Miss Carew, I've been looking for you. Here's a cab coming up now. May I drop you someplace? Oh, thanks. Where to, Miss Carew?
The Middleton, please.
Okay, driver, 48th Street off Lexington.
You don't miss a thing, do you, Mr. Blake?
Well, I have a great appreciation for beautiful things.
Oh, then you must have seen the Star of the Nile.
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Chapter 7: What role does Helen Carew play in the story?
Midnight. How straight was this tip, Shorty? A very reliable tip, boss. Fingers told me. Fingers? Oh, that's too big a job for him. He's only got ten.
Well, that's what the man said. He said that.
That small time-safe cracker. I guess I'd better go down and help him out. But before business, pleasure. Well, for once, Miss Carew, I can't blame Faraday. After all, he brought us together. Brought us together? Yes. What do you mean? Well, if he hadn't accused me, he wouldn't have had the opportunity to vouch for me and... Well, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to show you my appreciation.
Oh, I see. Well, the whole thing was a little silly anyway.
Oh, well, not altogether. Faraday has the memory of an elephant and the persistence of a little beaver. And looks like both of them. If anything happens, it's got to be Boston Blackie.
Oh, that's a nuisance, isn't it?
Oh, I don't know. Faraday hounds me, but it's good to have him around at the wind-up.
Blackie, I don't quite make you out, but I like you.
Thanks. I, uh... I hope that's an understatement.
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Chapter 8: What is the resolution of the emerald theft mystery?
He's dropping me off at my hotel. He's going down to go daze. He's out to the Emerald. And, Inspector, if you should happen to catch him, please don't mention me.
Hello?
The flowers that bloom in the summer have nothing on your pretty cotton washable dresses, ladies. Not when it comes to eye-filling loveliness. And say, you were particular to pick out just the dresses you wanted, weren't you? Well, then you ought to be just as particular about your soap. That's when you want Rinse-O.
Wash after wash, Rinse-O leaves your clothes bright and new-looking because those power-packed suds get out more dirt. Yes, you'll be proud of your Rinse-A-Wash, but you'll join our chorus of women who've learned to sing their way through wash day like this.
Rinse-A-White, Rinse-A-White, happy little wash day song. Rinse-A-White, Rinse-A-White, good to sing it all day long. Your fine feathered friend has a message to send. So listen, you can't go wrong. Rinso. Right. Rinso. Right. Happy little wash day song.
So get Rinso tomorrow.
And now back to Chester Morris and the Adventures of Boston Blackie.
Boston Blackie, unaware that Helen Carew has tipped off Inspector Faraday as to his destination, is en route to Godet's Jewelers to try to prevent the robbery of the vault there and to discover who is back of the attempt to steal the famous Tsar of the Nile emerald. It is midnight at the Godet vault.
It's no use, Louie. It's one of them new style balls. I can't make it out. Well, we got dynamite. We'll have to use it. I don't like a noisy job, but... What is it? I left it out in the alley, boss. Go get it. Okay, I'm good. Try again, Fingers. Stevens is paying off plenty. Well, I'm nervous. This is a big job, boss.
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