Story Summary
Janet Johnson raises Saint Bernard dogs. She has been very
successful, raising several champion and international champion
dogs. Janet does well with her own skills in training, but
she also has been very, very lucky since she bought a choker
at a church bazaar. In fact she has been almost unbeatable.
Her dogs haven't won a competition since the choker was
stolen. Now someone has stolen her choker and Janet doesn't
care if others think her crazy. The choker was not for sale
and she wants it back, preferably before the next dog show.
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The quiet little community of Clarksville, South Dakota was voted to
be one of the top 10 places in the Western United States to raise a
family and dogs. Thus we come to find out why Janet Johnson lives
here.
Janet raises and trains show dogs. Saint Bernard dogs to be
specific. Janet bought a choker (a woman’s necklace that fits
closely around the throat) at a church bazaar in September of last
year. She is sure it is made of rhinestones because she paid only
$25.00 for it. Since then, a series of events have caused her to
feel that it's value is found in the good luck that it has brought
her. Her prized dogs (PRETTY PRINCESS and PANDORA'S PRIDE) have
consistently won in their class whenever she wears the choker at a
show.
On June 15th, after a very extensive search of her home, she
concluded that the choker had been stolen. She hired Black and Blue
Investigators to help her regain the choker. They are authorized to
offer a $100.00 reward for its return. If they discover who took the
choker, they are authorized to recover it and provide the evidence
needed to press criminal charges against the thief.
You have all been called here because you either were a witness to
certain events, have a special knowledge of certain items of
information, or are a suspect in the theft of the choker.
Black and Blue expect that the thief will lie, but hope that all the
others will tell the truth.
We certainly hope that the thief will confess and save us some time.
Janet has the determination, the money, and the time to find out
which of her "friends" has "borrowed" the choker. We certainly hope
that it will not be necessary for Janet to choke the truth out of
one of us. We hope that you will understand the wisdom of a quick
confession. If not, the blame falls on you. There will be no
regaining her friendship! You will be scratched from her Christmas
list and not be allowed to pet her dogs.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Janet Johnson |
People think that she has gone to the dogs. Some
think that she is a dog gone shame. She now needs to get help for
PRETTY PRINCESS before it is too late. She must have the choker to
help this dog win. |
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Monty Montage |
A jeweler and dealer in estate items. He only wants
to help poor Janet get her property back. He is running for Mr.
Congeniality at the Chamber of Commerce recognition dinner this
year. |
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Fred Franklin |
A collector of old jewelry. He also does some
appraisal work. Will not give a quote on Navajo turquoise and silver
jewelry. He prefers to deal only in artisan jewelry, not "hobby"
jewelry. |
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Lucy Larson |
Her given name when she arrived in town was Beverly
Bladderstockheim, but she changed her name upon her arrival. Claimed
she couldn't get it all on a business card. Works for Carmack, Dyer,
Blandel, Scoggins, Inman, Crandall, Duval, and Brock, Insurance
Brokers. Her card says it all about her. You should ask for one. |
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"Lefty" Righteous |
Loves to bounce balls. Recently had an educational
chance that paid full room and board for three years. There are
interesting twists in this guy. |
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Zelda Packnot |
Give her a chance and she'll set you up for a real
clipping. Needs some solid guidance in her life. Probably needs to
spend more time watching Sesame Street on TV and less time watching
Classic Unsolved Crimes. |
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Melba Black |
Partner in Black and Blue Investigators. The police
have tried to have her license revoked because of her poor record of
solving cases. |
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Lew Blue |
The other partner in Black and Blue Investigators.
Broad background in international investigative work. Like a blood
hound once he gets on the track. |
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Pinky Gordon |
Gordon is a common name. Especially from someone of
Greenland heritage. Her success as an investigator is based on her
ability to blend in with the crowd. |
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"Sharkie" |
Every mystery has to have a bad guy. He seems to be
chosen to be the one for this game. His mother loved him and his
parole officer likes to keep in touch. How bad can he really be? |
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