What happened to Mason?
Isn't it obvious? The guy was smoking in bed.
I didn't see any ashtrays.
That's his problem.
Kolchak: The Night Stalker · Season 1, Episode 6
“Firefall” · Season 1, Episode 6
In this episode: Carl Kolchak (3), Tony Vincenzo (1)
What happened to Mason?
Isn't it obvious? The guy was smoking in bed.
I didn't see any ashtrays.
That's his problem.
Mrs. Sherman, do you remember me? I was with Sergeant Mayer.
Well, he certainly takes a dim view of you.
Well, he's a little dimwitted anyway.
Now, do you know anything about these kinds of things?
Oh, well, it's a - it's, uh, a malicious and lost spirit of the dead person who's, uh, trying to wear down a living human being and take over his body - someone he envies, and... what spirit would envy you?
When you get back to the swindle and fraud stories, write about how you're employed here - which is one of the biggest swindles in memory!
Should your paths cross that of a lying reporter, don't tell him anything, particularly about any robberies you may have seen. He will quote you, then mysteriously police will arrive at your door.
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