Clue - Mr. Boddy

How d’you do?

Unless…

Unless you agree to double down.

Because if you don’t, I’ll put this briefcase — containing all the evidence needed to expose your wrongdoings — into the hands of the police, the press, and the House Un-American committee. With the right spin, those fellas can make a commie outta anyone. I think some of you would face a lifetime in jail, and others, a lifetime in shame.

Unless…

Well, there is something you could do for me that would change the game. Something I just can’t bear to do myself.

Have a seat, please.

In this bag, there are six packages that I thought our guests might find useful this evening.

Presents, if you will. I’m a generous sort of fellow.

Wadsworth, will you please see to it that each guest receives a gift?

Anyone want to make a guess as to what’s in your boxes?

Aren’t guessing games fun? Please — open them.

In your hands you each have a lethal weapon. (gasp) You all came tonight because you believed the evidence against you was so terrible you would do anything to keep it a secret. I’m putting that theory to the test.

Mr. Wadsworth here is the only other person who knows your secrets; and it’s costing us all dearly to keep him quiet.

I wouldn’t have to double your payments if I didn’t have to pay Mr. Wadsworth for his silence.

He may look suave and charming…

But really he’s conniving and manipulative.

Why do you think he’s called the police?

Did I? Ladies and gentleman… if you can manage to get rid of Mr. Wadsworth, I’ll have no need to increase your blackmail or expose you to the police.

In fact, if you can eliminate Wadsworth…

Who not only knows your secrets, but also mine— then I will eliminate your blackmail altogether and be done with this terrible business once and for all.

Why should I when the six of you are so uniquely motivated… and armed?

A familiar refrain. Don’t make a scene, Wadsworth. It’s over. The police are on their way. Now’s your chance. The only way for you to end your blackmail and avoid finding yourselves on the front pages is for one of you to kill Wadsworth… now!