:12:11
- General Hollister?
- Yes?
:12:13
I'm from the police, sir.
My name is Columbo. Lieutenant Columbo.
:12:22
- Yes, Lieutenant?
- I'm sorry to disturb you, sir,
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but we have this report about this shooting.
:12:28
- A shooting?
- Yes, sir. In this house.
:12:34
That's quite an opening line, Lieutenant.
:12:37
Sir, I'm sure
it's just a crackpot complaint but I...
:12:40
- But it's your job to follow it up.
- Yes, sir.
:12:44
I've had to do many unpleasant things
myself in the line of duty.
:12:48
But may I ask, this alleged shooting,
:12:52
just who is supposed to have shot whom?
:12:54
Well, you see, sir, we don't know exactly.
:12:57
Only that the victim
was wearing some kind of a uniform.
:13:01
A uniform. Well, come in.
:13:11
These young men are from
my alma mater, Lieutenant. MMI.
:13:14
They're here to take away
my military souvenirs for...
:13:19
permanent enshrinement
at the Memorial Hall.
:13:24
As a matter of fact, MMI is giving me
a testimonial dinner tonight.
:13:29
It's for the 20th anniversary of my retirement
and the opening of the Hollister Exhibit.
:13:34
Yes. General, do you think
I could look inside?
:13:40
Lieutenant, wouldn't that be a little obvious?
:13:44
I wanna tell my superiors
that I've checked everything out.
:13:49
- They've started nailing it shut.
- It's just two nails, sir.
:13:55
Very well. Gentlemen?
:13:57
My friend here would like
to inspect the crate.