The warden at the State Penitentiary asks the Norths if they wish to interview a high-profile inmate for a potential book. While they're in the prison, a disturbance breaks out that suddenly escalates into a hostage situation--with the Norths as the hostages.

A potential suicide victim leaps in front of the Norths' car. Richard Denning, Barbara Britton. Weigand: Francis De Sales.