The Case of the Perjured Parrot

Cast of characters

PERRY MASON — Noted criminal lawyer — intrepid, dramatic, elusive fighter, whose cause is never lost

DELLA STREET — His secretary, whose horizon is bounded by that of her chief, and whose only fear is that some day he may overstep the charmed circle of his daring

CHARLES SABIN — Son of Fremont C. Sabin, a substantial citizen, quiet, determined, ready to pay anything to bring his father’s murderer to justice

PAUL DRAKE — Detective, long, laconic, and loyal, willing to toss his natural caution to the winds in the service of Perry Mason

SERGEANT HOLCOMB — One-track representative of the long arm of the law, with a wistful, pugnacious hope of catching Perry Mason off his guard

SHERIFF BARNES — Efficient, tolerant, slow, who would rather be sure of his man

RICHARD WAID — Erstwhile secretary to Fremont C. Sabin, whose conscience is his guide, when convenient

ARTHUR GIBBS — Calmly observant trainer of parrots to suit the public taste

MRS. WINTERS — Neighbor of Helen Monteith, whose friendship isn’t quite deep enough to drown her curiosity

HELEN MONTEITH — Buffeted by the winds of circumstance, whose ship finally reaches port

MRS. HELEN WATKINS SABIN — Widow of the murdered man — a juggernaut with a purpose

STEVE WATKINS — Suave son of Mrs. Watkins by a former marriage, and her able disciple

DISTRICT ATTORNEY RAYMOND SPRAGUE — Explosive, frustrated exponent of the high-pressure technique

RANDOLPH BOLDING — Handwriting expert, who found to his surprise that professional pride had better be denied

ANDY TEMPLET — Practical, non-partisan coroner, determined that justice shall be done

GEORGE WALLMAN — Innocent bystander, whose simple philosophy is the cause of much confusion