Introduction and The Beginning of the Case
Who is Lenny Samuel and what is his profession?
Lenny Samuel is a private investigator based in Los Angeles.
Where does Lenny start his investigation?
He starts by checking Elaine Garfield’s workplace and her apartment.
Who tries to hurt Lenny and why?
Unknown men try to run him over with a car to scare him into dropping the case.
Who was the woman who disappeared in reality?
It turns out that Helen and Elaine might have been playing a game or switching places.
Is Elaine found at the end of the story?
Yes, but the situation is much more complicated than expected.
Who comes to Lenny's office for help?
A beautiful and mysterious woman named Helen Garfield.
Who is Benny Greep and how does he help Lenny?
Benny is Lenny's contact who provides information about suspicious people in the city.
Does Lenny end up in the hospital?
Yes, he gets injured, but he recovers quickly and continues the search.
What was the issue with the money?
The criminals believed that Elaine had hidden a large amount of stolen money.
Are the criminals punished?
Yes, the police eventually catch the criminals at the end.
What does Helen ask the investigator to do?
She asks him to find her missing twin sister, Elaine Garfield.
What does Lenny discover at Elaine’s apartment?
He notices the apartment is messy, suggesting Elaine left in a great hurry.
How does Helen Garfield behave during the investigation?
She seems very worried, but Lenny suspects she is hiding some information from him.
Where is Lenny taken captive?
He is caught by the criminals in a trap set on the outskirts of the city.
How much profit does Lenny Samuel make from this case?
He gets more headaches and physical injuries than money, but he uncovers the truth.
What information does Helen provide about her sister?
She says that Elaine has been missing for a week and she doesn't know where she is.
Who does Lenny encounter during his search?
He encounters two suspicious men (thugs) who follow him and tell him to stop the case.
What does Lenny find in Elaine’s bag?
He finds a receipt or a key that points to a large amount of money.
Who was Helen Garfield really?
She was part of the crime and was simply using Lenny to achieve her goals.
How does the story end?
Lenny returns to his quiet but poor life and waits for a new client.
Why does Lenny accept this case?
Helen promises to pay him a good fee, and the case seems interesting.
: What does Lenny find out about a man named Myerson?
Myerson is a person connected to Elaine and involved with a criminal group.
When does the police get involved in the case?
The police arrive when Lenny’s life is in danger and a shooting occurs.
How does Lenny survive?
He survives thanks to his quick thinking and ability to analyze the situation under pressure.
What is the main lesson of the story?
Never trust first appearances, and realize that every case can hide deep secrets.