Perry Mason1957

Perry Mason:
Dr. Kenyon, you are an expert on fine arts?

Dr. Vincent Kenyon:
It has been said so.

Perry Mason:
When you purchased the painting called "The Three Witches" for the Hessler collection, it was in the belief that Jack Culross was dead?

Dr. Vincent Kenyon:
Yes.

Perry Mason:
As you previously stated, you were the unwitting victim of a fraud.

Dr. Vincent Kenyon:
Well, obviously.

Perry Mason:
As you were when you bought a forged Matisse from Culross?

Hamilton Burger:
Your Honor, we protest.

Judge:
The witness will answer the question.

Dr. Vincent Kenyon:
Well, I...

Perry Mason:
Dr. Kenyon, did you not buy from Jack Culross an alleged Matisse called "Blue Waters"?

Dr. Vincent Kenyon:
Yes, I did.

Perry Mason:
Are you aware that the genuine "Blue Waters" is in a private collection in London?

Dr. Vincent Kenyon:
But I found that out later.

Hamilton Burger:
Your Honor, we protest this irrelevant attempt to degrade a witness for the state.

Judge:
Since this is related to probity of the expert witness, I find it most relevant and illuminating. Continue, Mr. Mason.

Perry Mason:
Was Culross blackmailing you in order to promote his career, Dr. Kenyon?

Dr. Vincent Kenyon:
I won't answer! I won't!