Katherine "Kit" Ellis lived back East with her parents. Her father made good money and was footing the bills for her education, clothes and other expenses. When both parents were killed in a car accident, Katherine decided to accept an invitation from her Aunt Sophia and come to L.A. to live with her aunt in hopes of completing her education. Katherine had been writing to her aunt and was under the impression the woman had money and could help Kit with her education.

When Kit arrived she found a different situation. She was staying with her aunt but she also needed to get a job to cover her expenses and hopefully afford to get her own apartment. Not having ever worked before, Kit landed a waitress job and was learning the ropes. Meanwhile she was also noticing some strange thing about her Aunt Sophia.

Seems Aunt Sophia had married a Gerald Atwood. Atwood had recently died and his ex-wife was claiming all property that Atwood owned. There was a question of the legality of Atwood's divorce and remarriage.

Things really break open when Sophia is assaulted in her home. Kit is the immediate suspect, and things become worse when she is accused of stealing money from the woman. The accuser is a 'friend' of Sophia.

Perry Mason steps in to solve the mysteries involved.

I've enjoyed Perry Mason since I was a kid and I wasn't let down with this book. ( )

This was okay. Not really enough clues to go on for the reader, and still not sure how Perry figured it all out, but it was still an entertaining read. ( )

A rather muddled case involving a blind woman, her double, and some corporate espionage. ( )

A pretty waitress is accused of stealing $100 from her wealthy aunt's hatbox, and a blind pencil-seller earns enough to come to work in a taxicab.

Katherine Ellis, entered Perry Mason's office, smiled at Della Street and asked: "What did you want to see me about, Mr. Mason?"
"Sit down, Katherine,"" Perry said. "Have you heard anything from your aunt today?"
Katherine shook her head.
"Have you heard anything about her?"
"About her? Why? Is there something I should know?"
"Your aunt was assaulted sometime last night -- apparently by an intruder who struck her on the head with a big five-cell flashlight and ..."
"Why that's my flashlight," Katherine exclaimed.
The door to the outer office opened and Police Lt. Tragg came walking in. "How do you do, Della," he said. "Hello, Perry. You'll pardon me for coming in unannounced, but I take it this is Katherine Ellis. I'm sorry to state that I have a warrant for her arrest for assault with intent to commit murder -- and the charge may be changed to murder!"