I went to the house. Monte was alone. And I killed him.

You're lying, Mrs. Beragon. We know you weren't alone in the house with him. We have proof of that and various other things. [picks up the telephone] Okay, now. Yes. [hangs up and turns to Mildred] You see, Mrs. Beragon, we've had a slant on you from the beginning. You were the key and we had to put the pressure on you. Well, the key turned, the door opened, and there was the murderer.

[The door opens and two detectives escort Veda into the office]

We picked her up at the airport. They grabbed her off a plane headed for Arizona. She didn't like it much.

I don't understand.

You will. We know all about it. Your mother told us everything. Why did you kill him?

You promised not to tell. You promised. You said you'd help me get away!

Veda, don't say anything more!

Too late, Mrs. Beragon. That's all we needed.