This episode did not have the flash and suspense other shows offered but it did do a good job of getting the viewer involved and interested in the outcome of the mystery. And when Perry does some fishing of his on in the courtroom, the viewer knows that he is hot on the trail of the true murderer.
The plot centers around this small chemist company, ran by Randolph James and Hans Lang, developing a new antibiotic drug that will be worth millions upon distribution and a drug company, led by Hudson Bradshaw, wanting to buy the vaccine and and put the chemist company out of business.
Bradshaw comes up with this plan to buy shares of the chemist company from Randolph James's wife. Seems Ms Natalie James is sick of being married to Randolph and she wants to sell her stock and move to Hawaii or any place away from Randolph. But when she learns that her shares could be worth twice what she is asking, she raises the stakes and tells Bradshaw they she wants much more money.
While Randolph is out doing some night beach fishing someone takes his vehicle. The vehicle is involved in a hit-and-run killing Natalie James. Upon finishing his fishing, Randolph returns to his vehicle (which has been returned) and is stopped by police. The evidence points to Randolph James killing his wife for the shares of the company and murder warrants are issued. Perry will defend Randolph in court.
Even though there is nothing flashy in this script, the show has moments of enlightenment. Perry ask a simple question to a witness on the stand about fishing and you can tell that the walls of deception begin to fall. Nice story and good watch.
Note- No Della in this episode. She will also be missing the next three shows as well. In this show there is no explanation as to her absents but the next episode Perry advises that she is visiting her aunt.