The Chase - Circumstantial Evidence

A traveling man walks into the Palace Hotel in Web City. The desk clerk says "Yes, sir?" The man says "My name is Edward Wilton. I've got a reservation. Desk Clerk says "Oh, yes, Mr. Wilton. Single room and bath. The rate is 4.50. Sign here". Edward says "4.50? You boys seem to have a Ritz complex". Desk Clerk says "The Palace Hotel may not be as big as the Ritz, but it's the biggest and best in Web City, Mr. Wilton, and we don't mind letting foreigners know it". Edward says "Foreigners? Two hundred miles from Chicago and you're out of the country, huh?" Clerk says "You want the room or don't you?" Edward says "Of course, I want it. Don't get sore, I was just pulling your leg a little. Let's have that pen, huh? There you are, my friend. Edward Wilton, Esquire, Middle Western sales representative for Ideal Air Incorporated. The air conditioning of the future". Clerk says "Is that what you sell, young man?" Edward says "What else would bring me to a burg like this". Clerk asks "What's that? Edward says "I said I never saw a town like this. Yes, I'll bet a lonesome young guy might have a little fun, if he knew the right people". Clerk says "Nothing much to do in Web City at this hour, especially on a Tuesday night". Edward asks "What does a man do to get a beer, for instance?" Clerk says "Well, there's Dib's Place just down the street to the right. Although you might not like the crowd. Most of them are mill hands and their girlfriends. They keep the jukebox going till way after midnight". Edward says "Oh my, You don't say!". Clerk says "Are you trying to kid me, young fellow?" Edward says "Wouldn't think of it for the world". Clerk says "If there's anything I hate, it's a fresh salesman. You fellas think you own the world". Edward says "No offense". Clerk asks "What's that you got hanging on your wrist?" Edward says "Oh, this. That's an identification bracelet. Lots of people wear them these days. Sophisticated people, that is". Clerk says "Like you, I suppose". Edward says "You know, you're not very polite to the customers. Uh, better not let the boss catch you talking to his favorite clients that way. He might can you". Clerk says "Is that so?" Edward says "Yes, I happen to know him personally". Clerk says "Well, I happen to be the boss, and chief desk clerk. The name is Grimes".