The Walls Came Tumbling Down1946

Matthew Stoker:
Mr. Archer, dishonesty is a sin. May I remind you that I paid you a retainer to get that Bible for me? I'm prepared to pay the balance.

Gilbert Archer:
No dice, Reverend. I also accepted a retainer from one Ernst Helms. I've decided to do business with him instead.

Matthew Stoker:
Helms?

Gilbert Archer:
You'll get your money back.

Matthew Stoker:
But Mr. Archer, Helms and I are in partnership.

Gilbert Archer:
What?

Matthew Stoker:
It was he who secured my Bible for me.

Gilbert Archer:
No kidding? You've got the other Bible?

Matthew Stoker:
You don't believe me. Perhaps you wouldn't be so skeptical if Helms confirmed it in person.

Gilbert Archer:
Frankly, Reverend, I'd be very surprised. If Helms agrees, I'd be glad to turn this Bible over to you.

Matthew Stoker:
May I? [He dials the phone] Hello, my dear. Has Mr. Helms arrived yet? Excellent. I'm speaking from Mr. Archer's apartment. Mr. Archer would like a consultation with him. Will you ask him to wait for us? Thank you, my dear. [He turns to Archer] Would you like to speak to him?

Gilbert Archer:
No.

Matthew Stoker:
That's all, my dear. Thank you. Now, Mr. Archer, would you be good enough to accompany me and bring the Bible?

Gilbert Archer:
OK, Reverend. [He suddenly frisks Stoker] I just want to make sure.

Matthew Stoker:
Not this visit.

Gilbert Archer:
After you.