Frankie and Johnny were lovers.Frankie knows that Johnny is out of work and out of money.She is surprised when Johnny presents her with an expensive gold watch and when she asks how he could afford it,he winks and says that he "found it." Earlier in the day she had heard a radio report about a jewelry store robbery.She is not guilty of receiving stolen goods because she has no actual knowledge that this particular watch was stolen and perhaps Johnny had indeed "found it."

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Frankie can be guilty of receiving stolen goods if she had reason to believe the watch was stolen, such as knowing Johnny's financial situation and hearing about the robbery. Her suspicion and Johnny's vague explanation could imply knowledge or willful blindness to the fact that the watch was stolen.

Frankie and Johnny Were Lovers