Perry Mason (TV Series)

The Case of the Hesitant Hostess (1958)

June Vincent: Martha Rayburn

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• Perry Mason : Did you see her purse perhaps?

  [waits as there is no response] 

  Perry Mason : Well, did you?

  Martha Rayburn : Yes.

  Perry Mason : Wasn't that purse identical with the one you now hold?

  [waits as there is no response] 

  Perry Mason : Well, Miss Rayburn.

  Martha Rayburn : Yes, it was. I gave it to her. Most of my hostesses carry similar handbags.

  Perry Mason : But just a few seconds ago you said that you felt that your help would be spoiled by such gifts. That it was against your policy to give them.

  Martha Rayburn : Well really, I don't consider a handbag a gift.

  Perry Mason : I am afraid the distinction escapes me.

  [turns and walks away]