:24:00
I thought that maybe
it would be connected with the murder.
:24:04
- But you've no proof of that.
- No, sir. No.
:24:08
Lieutenant, I call the city room every half
hour to find out what you people are doing.
:24:13
So far, not a word.
:24:15
No arrest. Not even a promise of one.
:24:18
Now you tell me you haven't a lead.
:24:20
Well, I'm sorry, Mr Kennicut.
Looks like it's gonna be slow.
:24:24
It doesn't have to be.
:24:36
Lieutenant.
:24:39
Lieutenant Columbo, this is Mr Brimmer.
:24:42
- How do you do?
- Lieutenant.
:24:44
- You've heard of Brimmer Associates?
- No, I haven't.
:24:47
It's security and investigations.
You might say we're in the same business.
:24:52
- Really?
- I was talking about you last night.
:24:54
I ran into the commissioner at a party.
:24:56
He speaks very highly of you.
:24:58
Naturally, you're wondering
why Mr Brimmer's here.
:25:02
Don't take this as a reflection on you but
I've engaged his firm to work on the case.
:25:07
Arthur, I'm here in a supplementary,
advisory capacity only.
:25:12
I don't want the lieutenant
to think I'm competing with him.
:25:15
There's no reason a private agency
and a public one can't cooperate, is there?
:25:20
No.
:25:22
I want as much coverage
in this case as possible.
:25:25
When Mr Brimmer offered his services,
I thought it was an excellent idea.
:25:29
Sure. I can understand that.
:25:32
Er, you two know each other?
:25:34
Mr Brimmer's done some work for me.
:25:37
I see. I see. Some kind of security work?
Guards for the paper?
:25:41
It was a personal matter.
The point is, Lieutenant,
:25:44
I told Arthur I thought
you would accept a helping hand,
:25:47
considering the manpower shortage
in your department.
:25:50
Mr Brimmer used to be
a police officer himself.
:25:53
Well, it was a long time ago
:25:56
but I can understand your problems,
Lieutenant.
:25:59
Well, listen, I said to Mr Kennicut
I'm grateful for all the help I can get.