At 8:00AM, Perry Mason drove to Della's apartment. He parked the car, went in, and took the elevator to the 7th floor. He went to 7B and knocked. She didn't answer right away, so he knocked again.
She finally opened the door. She had on the same clothes she wore the night before and was shoeless (in stockings).
"Morning, Chief."
"You look like hell warmed over!"
"I feel even worse! Come on in."
"Thank you."
She led him in and closed the door.
"I'll make some coffee."
"No, I'll make the coffee. You can take a shower and get dressed."
"Thanks, Chief. Oh, I told you last night about Janet having an affair with John Smithson, and getting threatened by his wife?"
"Yes, you did."
"Well, there's something else, I forgot: She tried to seduce your client Tom Radisson, and he declined."
"Excellent work, Della! I'm really proud of you! As a matter of fact, why don't you stay home, for the morning. I'll be back here at noon to pick you up. Plus, I'll give you an extra $20 for your undercover work with Janet. Why, you could work for Paul Drake!"
"Thank you, Perry! In that case, you don't need to make the coffee."
"OK."
Her shoes were by the couch. She put them back on.
"Oh, in case you're wondering, the bar we drank at is close to our office, so I walked back there, after we finished. I didn't drive drunk!"
"I'm glad to here that, Della! I'll be by at 12:00; you get some more rest!"
"Yes, Chief! Thanks again!"
"Bye."
"Bye! Oh, Chief, please don't ask me to do that again, anytime soon; I don't think my liver could take it!"
He smiled. "I promise I won't, Della!"
She went toward her bedroom. He walked out the door and closed it.