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To remove ordinary ugly surface stains from teeth, brush upward down from the gum line to the biting edge, and use collinose toothpaste on dry brush. Try collinose. Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, is on the air. Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, one of the most famous characters of American fiction, is now presented in one of radio's most thrilling dramas. Tonight, Mr. Keen begins the case of the young husband who thought his wife failed him. If you want a wonderfully easy…

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In The Case of the Young Husband Who Thought His Wife Failed Him (Pt. 1), Mr. Keen is approached by Donald Craigie, a man grappling with the fallout of his wife's sudden departure six months ago. Craigie, who has recently achieved success in his career, believes that his wife Sheila could not cope with his rising status. He expresses a desire to locate her, not to reconcile, but to finalize a divorce so he can pursue a relationship with another woman, Rosalind Prescott.

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Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons (0552) 1941-04-17 The Case of the Young Husband Who Thought His Wife Failed Him (Pt. 1).mp3

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, Episode 552

The Case of the Young Husband Who Thought His Wife Failed Him (Pt. 1)

Thursday, April 17, 1941 · 15:38

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, Episode 552

The Case of the Young Husband Who Thought His Wife Failed Him (Pt. 1)

Thursday, April 17, 1941 · 15:38

Summary

Mr. Keen investigates the case of Donald Craigie, a man seeking to locate his estranged wife, Sheila, who left him six months ago. Craigie wants a divorce to pursue a new relationship, but the circumstances surrounding Sheila's departure raise questions.

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