Harry Kurnitz

Leonard Vole, a man accused of murder, encounters Mrs. French, a woman who previously testified against him, at a movie theatre. They engage in a casual conversation about the film and their lives, revealing Mrs. French's loneliness and Vole's polite demeanor despite their past interaction.

Leonard Vole, a man accused of murder, recounts his rather unstable employment history to Sir Wilfrid Robarts, his barrister. Vole attempts to explain his transient nature and introduces his aspirations as an inventor, hoping to gain Sir Wilfrid's trust and support.