In an apartment on the Upper East Side, Harvey and Virginia are packing their bags in an attempt to make a quick exit. It seems that they were attempting to run a blackmail scheme on an older man named Leland Gibson. except he did not fall for it. As they are hurrying to leave before the police appeared, when there is a knock at the door, Harvey answers it. Leland Gibson says "Hello Virginia. Yes, I waited around at the other apartment and followed you here. I wanted to be sure to send the police to the right place". Harvey says "Now, look Mr. Gibson.." Gibson interrupts him and says "Now you look, whatever your name is. I don't like being blackmailed or threatened". Harvey says "Mr. Gibson, why don't you give her a break. I'm not asking for me." Gibson says "That's very noble of you. You should have thought about that a few hours ago when you accused me of making love to your wife. You're not really married, are you?". At that point, Harvey grabs Mr. Gibson and pulls him into the apartment.

Barrie Craig meets his latest client on a horse and buggy ride around Central Park for three dollars an hour. Although it was freezing outside, he did not mind, because she was paying for it and he had dealt with eccentrics before. Her name is Brenda Connor, a brunette with tendency to overact. Barrie asks her "Who is the demon that is pursuing you?" She says "It's my husband, Ralph Connor. He was gone for five years, completely out of my life. I'd almost forgotten him. Then, a week ago, he came back to me". Barrie asks "Do you resent his return?" Brenda says "I didn't say that". Barrie says "That's right, you didn't, but you don't exactly look overjoyed". She said "No, but it isn't what you think. I have no basic quarrel with my marriage even despite the separation but, Ralph, this man who has come back, I am really not so sure that it is him".

Owen Leighton had arrived in Paris at 10 o'clock that morning, but did not leave his hotel room until well after 4:00 PM. He knew his brother Gerald's habits only too well. He would probably be sleeping until noon, but by 4 o'clock he would be at Patrick's Cafe on the Rue de Montparnasse. Upon arriving at Patrick's, Owen choose a table well to the side, but still garnered attention with his long beard, crutches, and heavily bandaged foot. Soon, Gerald walks over and says "Well, what do you know Owen, how have you been? What's wrong with your foot?" Owen says "Hello Gerald, I'm glad you recognized me with the beard and the bandages. I haven't seen my kid brother in over a year. Do a favor for me, finish this drink for me, I really should not be drinking with the gout". Gerald says "How is Harriet, still the same?" Owen says "No, she's more of the same. She's richer than ever, fatter than ever, and meaner than ever". Gerald says "She couldn't be too mean, she let you grow that beard". Owen says "Well, I had my reasons for growing it Gerald. It was all part of my plan". Gerald asks "What plan?" Owen replies "Well, to kill my mean, fat wife, of course".