Stand By for Crime - Mines of Murder

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A gold mining speculator named John Hendricks purchased an abandoned mine up near Las Vegas on the California side of the Nevada boundary. After three months work, three of Hendrick's employees have met their deaths on the job. Chuck Morgan learned that each of the three had been insured for a sizable amount, with Mr. Hendricks himself named as beneficiary. After mentioning this on his radio broadcast, Hendricks insisted that Chuck visit him at the mine and then decide for himself whether the remarks were justified. The next day being Saturday, Chuck invited his secretary Carol Curtis to spend a couple of days with him in the country. They start their trip early the next morning. Carole says "You know Chuck, it was only about three months ago that we were driving along this very road". Chuck says "Glamor Puss, unless I'm wrong, which I seldom am, you're right". Carole says "And unless I'm wrong, which I never am, you promised me we were going to Las Vegas on that trip and we never got there. Chuck says "You're right again". Carole asks "Well?" Chuck says "Well what? Carole says "Did I bring my strapless evening gown for nothing this time?" Chuck says "That depends upon what we find at the Straight Banana". Carole says "I beg your pardon". Chuck says "I should have mentioned it before. Straight Banana is the name of a mine that John Hendricks bought. There's a range of hills nearby that looks like a banana that someone straightened out". Carole says "Oh, I see. Like that range over there?" Chuck says "Oh, I'm glad you noticed that. I'd have driven right by". They soon find the road that leads to the mine. A few seconds later, Carole hears a noise and asks "What was that?" Chuck says "It sounded like a shot". Carole says "History is repeating itself. The last time we were up here someone took a pot shot at us". Chuck says "Honey, it's different this time. We aren't the ones being shot at. Look". Carole says "There's a man running as though he were being shot at". Chuck says "He is being shot at. As a matter of fact, he's being hit".

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