:11:01
- Is that tap-in ready?
- Not quite yet, sir.
:11:04
We'll be able to monitor any phone calls
that come in, Mrs Williams.
:11:09
- Will you be able to trace the calls?
- Maybe.
:11:11
Unfortunately, the kidnapper usually keeps
the calls short.
:11:15
But with this tape
we can make voice prints,
:11:18
helping us with identifications.
:11:20
There's something I have to ask you.
I want you to be honest.
:11:24
Of course.
:11:25
After I pay the ransom, what are
the chances of getting my husband back?
:11:30
I'll be honest with you.
There's no way of knowing.
:11:33
All we can do is hope for the best.
We'll do everything we can.
:11:37
- Of course you will, I know that.
- Let's try and be optimistic.
:11:42
He's probably fine,
you'll have him back in 24 hours.
:11:45
- That's... That's all I want.
- (Phone)
:11:48
Excuse me.
:11:55
Carlson. Yes, I'll hold.
:11:57
(Doorbell)
:12:07
- Er, Mrs Williams?
- Yes?
:12:10
Lieutenant Columbo, local police.
I seem to have dropped my pen.
:12:15
Just a minute.
:12:19
(Sighs)
Would you like some help?
:12:22
That won't be necessary.
I'll just take another quick look.
:12:26
- I can get a flashlight.
- Don't bother.
:12:29
I, er... I've got some matches.
:12:31
- It's no trouble.
- It's not important, it's just a pen.
:12:34
You see, it was engraved,
that was the only reason.
:12:37
I'll buy another one and have it engraved.
The pen was worthless.
:12:42
- Is that it?
- Where?
:12:43
- There.
- Oh...
:12:47
- No.
- No?
:12:48
- (Carlson) Everything OK?
- Lieutenant Columbo's lost his pen.
:12:51
Don't bother him about it.
:12:53
- Lieutenant Columbo.
- How do you do? How are you?
:12:57
Mrs Williams,
I think we can forget about the pen.