The Moving Finger

Jerry receives a call from Superintendent Nash, telling him that they caught the letter-writing culprit. He is shocked that it is Aimee Griffith. Nash invites him to come to the Griffiths with him to comfort Dr. Griffith. When Nash makes the arrest Aimee denies it at first, but then breaks down in tears. Nash tells her that he saw her type the letter at night at the Women’s Institute. She insists that Mr. Symmington cannot be her lawyer, as she would be more embarrassed if it were him. Dr. Griffith feels that if she were innocent she would not be so upset.

Over the next day Joanna tells Dr. Griffith that she wants to marry him, but he turns her down. Later he comes over to their house and tells Jerry that he does want to marry her, but does not want to embarrass her with the scandal of his sister’s crimes. Jerry thinks Dr. Griffith should do as he likes and not sacrifice his happiness. Meanwhile, the villagers are in a rage against Aimee.

The police find the pages of Miss Barton’s book in Aimee’s cupboard, making their case even stronger. However, when Jerry runs into