1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,600 In just a moment, CBS will present its weekly program of the world's outstanding thrillers, Suspense. 2 00:00:06,600 --> 00:00:11,760 Before we begin, the producer feels it incumbent upon him to reply herewith 3 00:00:11,760 --> 00:00:15,340 to the many inquiries concerning the solution of last week's story 4 00:00:15,340 --> 00:00:19,680 of the woman on the telephone called Sorry Wrong Number. 5 00:00:19,680 --> 00:00:25,600 Due to a momentary confusion in the studio, an important line cue was delivered at the wrong time, 6 00:00:25,600 --> 00:00:29,560 and some of our listeners were uncertain as to the outcome of the story. 7 00:00:29,560 --> 00:00:34,960 For them, be it known that the woman, so remarkably played by Miss Agnes Moorhead, 8 00:00:34,960 --> 00:00:39,800 was murdered by a man whom her husband had hired to do the job. 9 00:00:39,800 --> 00:00:43,680 We should also like to announce that in response to many hundreds of requests, 10 00:00:43,680 --> 00:00:47,160 this Suspense play will be repeated within a few weeks. 11 00:00:47,160 --> 00:00:54,400 And now, this is the man in black, here again to introduce our performance tonight of Suspense. 12 00:00:54,400 --> 00:01:22,600 Our stars this evening are two distinguished gentlemen from the Hollywood Sound stages, 13 00:01:22,600 --> 00:01:26,000 Mr. Donald Crisp and Mr. John Loder. 14 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:31,600 Mr. Crisp and Mr. Loder are here to enact for us a strange and startling drama 15 00:01:31,600 --> 00:01:36,600 in which they, in the interest of justice, made use of an unusual method 16 00:01:36,600 --> 00:01:39,760 to wring a confession of guilt from a criminal. 17 00:01:39,760 --> 00:01:45,680 The story is by Rupert Croft Cooke and is called Benquo's Chair. 18 00:01:45,680 --> 00:01:50,920 And so with Benquo's Chair and the performances of Donald Crisp as Sir William Brent 19 00:01:50,920 --> 00:01:56,320 and John Loder as Arthur Grange, Sir William's friend who relates the story to us, 20 00:01:56,320 --> 00:02:12,960 we again hope to keep you in Suspense. 21 00:02:12,960 --> 00:02:15,560 I would like you to look at this photograph. 22 00:02:15,560 --> 00:02:21,120 It's the picture of Sir William Brent, ex-head of the English Criminal Investigation. 23 00:02:21,120 --> 00:02:24,320 I knew Sir William well and he always terrified me. 24 00:02:24,320 --> 00:02:27,920 Not in the sense that he was brutal or evil, he was none of that. 25 00:02:27,920 --> 00:02:32,120 But look at that cold face, particularly his eyes. 26 00:02:32,120 --> 00:02:34,360 When he looked at you, you flushed with guilt. 27 00:02:34,360 --> 00:02:38,320 Every misdeed you ever committed in your life floated over your face. 28 00:02:38,320 --> 00:02:41,840 A glance from him made you feel as if you were stark naked. 29 00:02:41,840 --> 00:02:45,200 He saw you with all your defenses down. 30 00:02:45,200 --> 00:02:51,520 Sir William was the scourge of criminals, coldly unemotional, utterly without fear or passion. 31 00:02:51,520 --> 00:02:55,920 He tracked them down mercilessly and never lost a case. 32 00:02:55,920 --> 00:03:03,640 There was no feeling in him, no pity, no hate, nothing but terrifying cold intelligence. 33 00:03:03,640 --> 00:03:06,640 And he was deadly to everyone he went after. 34 00:03:06,640 --> 00:03:11,440 I'm going to tell you about his last case, a case that, well, even recalling it sends 35 00:03:11,440 --> 00:03:13,560 real shudders through me. 36 00:03:13,560 --> 00:03:15,440 I swear it's true. 37 00:03:15,440 --> 00:03:17,520 I saw it with my own eyes. 38 00:03:17,520 --> 00:03:19,480 I wish I never had. 39 00:03:19,480 --> 00:03:23,280 I witnessed it in all its dreadful details. 40 00:03:23,280 --> 00:03:26,560 One night at the club, about 11 o'clock, a boy came up to me. 41 00:03:26,560 --> 00:03:30,040 Telegram for you, sir. 42 00:03:30,040 --> 00:03:32,480 I ripped open the envelope and read the telegram. 43 00:03:32,480 --> 00:03:38,000 Dear Arthur, will you come and dine with me at Turret House, Sydenham on Thursday? 44 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:42,920 There will be several guests and I think I can promise you an unforgettable evening. 45 00:03:42,920 --> 00:03:45,520 It was signed by Sir William Brent. 46 00:03:45,520 --> 00:03:46,520 I was annoyed. 47 00:03:46,520 --> 00:03:50,160 I don't like to receive telegrams so late in the evening and Sir William could easily 48 00:03:50,160 --> 00:03:55,940 have phoned, unless he didn't want to go into details with me. 49 00:03:55,940 --> 00:03:59,720 I decided to phone him. 50 00:03:59,720 --> 00:04:01,960 Hello? 51 00:04:01,960 --> 00:04:05,360 Hello? 52 00:04:05,360 --> 00:04:08,120 This is Arthur Grange calling. 53 00:04:08,120 --> 00:04:09,120 Yes, I know. 54 00:04:09,120 --> 00:04:10,120 Did you receive my telegram? 55 00:04:10,120 --> 00:04:11,120 Yes, Sir William. 56 00:04:11,120 --> 00:04:12,120 What's all the mystery about it? 57 00:04:12,120 --> 00:04:13,960 Well, I'll tell you about it on Thursday. 58 00:04:13,960 --> 00:04:14,960 Are you coming? 59 00:04:14,960 --> 00:04:15,960 Yes, I'll be there. 60 00:04:15,960 --> 00:04:16,960 Very good. 61 00:04:16,960 --> 00:04:18,600 I particularly want you to be there. 62 00:04:18,600 --> 00:04:19,600 You sound so mysterious. 63 00:04:19,600 --> 00:04:22,160 I'm thinking of coming armed or bringing several bodyguards. 64 00:04:22,160 --> 00:04:27,880 No, it won't be necessary to bring any bodyguards, but you'd better come armed, well armed. 65 00:04:27,880 --> 00:04:33,680 Yes, bring a revolver. 66 00:04:33,680 --> 00:04:39,800 Good night. 67 00:04:39,800 --> 00:04:43,320 Early Thursday evening I made my way to Turret House. 68 00:04:43,320 --> 00:04:47,120 A windy November rain slashed at the streets. 69 00:04:47,120 --> 00:04:53,880 Turret House is a huge red blick, unpleasantly somber mansion, an ugly product of Queen Victoria's 70 00:04:53,880 --> 00:04:54,880 time. 71 00:04:54,880 --> 00:05:01,600 There it's squatted, back of the road, almost hidden to view by several dripping pine trees. 72 00:05:01,600 --> 00:05:05,200 The neighborhood had known better days. 73 00:05:05,200 --> 00:05:12,120 I walked up along the unkept path until I reached the great open door. 74 00:05:12,120 --> 00:05:15,920 I let the knocker fall once or twice and the door opened. 75 00:05:15,920 --> 00:05:18,720 Good evening, Mr. Grange. 76 00:05:18,720 --> 00:05:20,920 I was waiting for you. 77 00:05:20,920 --> 00:05:21,920 Hello, Lane. 78 00:05:21,920 --> 00:05:25,480 Nasty night, sir, isn't it? 79 00:05:25,480 --> 00:05:26,480 There's not much warmer in here. 80 00:05:26,480 --> 00:05:29,200 There's a fire in the dining room, sir. 81 00:05:29,200 --> 00:05:31,800 What ever made Sir William move into this drafty dungeon? 82 00:05:31,800 --> 00:05:33,920 Oh, we haven't moved in, sir. 83 00:05:33,920 --> 00:05:35,320 It's only temporary. 84 00:05:35,320 --> 00:05:37,000 Sir William just rented it. 85 00:05:37,000 --> 00:05:38,680 We still live in the West End. 86 00:05:38,680 --> 00:05:39,680 Oh, I see. 87 00:05:39,680 --> 00:05:41,080 Have any of the other guests arrived? 88 00:05:41,080 --> 00:05:42,600 Yes, Mr. Grange. 89 00:05:42,600 --> 00:05:43,600 Miss Stone is here. 90 00:05:43,600 --> 00:05:44,600 Miss Stone? 91 00:05:44,600 --> 00:05:46,760 Yes, the mystery writer. 92 00:05:46,760 --> 00:05:48,400 This way, Mr. Grange. 93 00:05:48,400 --> 00:05:49,880 I'll show you to the dining room. 94 00:05:49,880 --> 00:05:53,160 Sir William will be down shortly. 95 00:05:53,160 --> 00:05:56,400 Oh, hello. 96 00:05:56,400 --> 00:05:57,400 I'm Roberta Stone. 97 00:05:57,400 --> 00:05:58,600 How do you do? 98 00:05:58,600 --> 00:06:00,520 I'm Arthur Grange, an old friend of Sir William. 99 00:06:00,520 --> 00:06:01,720 Yes, I know. 100 00:06:01,720 --> 00:06:04,360 I've read some of your mystery stories and enjoyed them very much. 101 00:06:04,360 --> 00:06:06,760 Thank you, Mr. Grange. 102 00:06:06,760 --> 00:06:08,600 Just what is going on here tonight? 103 00:06:08,600 --> 00:06:09,600 I don't know. 104 00:06:09,600 --> 00:06:11,480 Sir William sounded awfully mysterious. 105 00:06:11,480 --> 00:06:14,680 But then I've known Sir William for a long time. 106 00:06:14,680 --> 00:06:16,080 He never lets anyone down. 107 00:06:16,080 --> 00:06:17,680 If anything, he understates. 108 00:06:17,680 --> 00:06:18,880 I know. 109 00:06:18,880 --> 00:06:20,240 He told me to come armed. 110 00:06:20,240 --> 00:06:21,960 He told me the same thing. 111 00:06:21,960 --> 00:06:22,960 Here's my gun. 112 00:06:22,960 --> 00:06:26,040 I must admit, I've never fired it in my life. 113 00:06:26,040 --> 00:06:29,880 This house is certainly a proper background for anything unpleasant. 114 00:06:29,880 --> 00:06:31,640 It's already been the scene of a crime. 115 00:06:31,640 --> 00:06:33,240 Oh, what crime? 116 00:06:33,240 --> 00:06:34,240 Murder. 117 00:06:34,240 --> 00:06:36,040 A particularly unpleasant one. 118 00:06:36,040 --> 00:06:37,040 Really? 119 00:06:37,040 --> 00:06:39,440 I must say the murderer couldn't have picked a more ideal spot. 120 00:06:39,440 --> 00:06:41,080 Isn't it a fact? 121 00:06:41,080 --> 00:06:42,920 You know, I once wrote a story... 122 00:06:42,920 --> 00:06:44,400 Good evening, Roberta. 123 00:06:44,400 --> 00:06:45,400 Arthur. 124 00:06:45,400 --> 00:06:46,640 I'm glad you're both on time. 125 00:06:46,640 --> 00:06:47,640 Hello, Sir William. 126 00:06:47,640 --> 00:06:48,640 Hello. 127 00:06:48,640 --> 00:06:49,640 Nice apartment you have here. 128 00:06:49,640 --> 00:06:53,640 A sort of mausoleum and dining room combined. 129 00:06:53,640 --> 00:06:55,240 You're a bit afraid, aren't you? 130 00:06:55,240 --> 00:06:56,240 Of course not. 131 00:06:56,240 --> 00:06:57,960 Why should I be? 132 00:06:57,960 --> 00:06:59,520 Your eyes give you away. 133 00:06:59,520 --> 00:07:00,520 What's all this about? 134 00:07:00,520 --> 00:07:04,160 Invite us to this god-versaicone dungeon and tell us to come armed? 135 00:07:04,160 --> 00:07:05,520 Don't be upset, Arthur. 136 00:07:05,520 --> 00:07:07,360 I'm sure you'll come out of this all right. 137 00:07:07,360 --> 00:07:09,360 You mean we may be in some danger? 138 00:07:09,360 --> 00:07:11,840 Naturally, I wouldn't tell you to come armed otherwise. 139 00:07:11,840 --> 00:07:14,520 Who is this other guest, Sir William? 140 00:07:14,520 --> 00:07:16,760 There are two more guests. 141 00:07:16,760 --> 00:07:19,920 But first we'll have a drink and then I'll tell you both all about it. 142 00:07:19,920 --> 00:07:20,920 Lane. 143 00:07:20,920 --> 00:07:22,280 Yes, Sir William? 144 00:07:22,280 --> 00:07:23,280 Will you serve the drinks? 145 00:07:23,280 --> 00:07:24,280 Yes, Sir. 146 00:07:24,280 --> 00:07:27,400 Now, I'll tell you what's going to happen tonight. 147 00:07:27,400 --> 00:07:32,480 This house, Turrett House, was the scene of the Sydenham murder, a very famous case. 148 00:07:32,480 --> 00:07:33,720 Yes, I know about it. 149 00:07:33,720 --> 00:07:34,720 That's right. 150 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:37,960 No offense, old man, but wasn't it the only case you never solved? 151 00:07:37,960 --> 00:07:39,200 You're wrong, Arthur. 152 00:07:39,200 --> 00:07:43,840 I solved the Sydenham case, but I couldn't bring the criminal to justice because of insufficient 153 00:07:43,840 --> 00:07:44,840 evidence. 154 00:07:44,840 --> 00:07:46,440 You mean you knew who the murderer was? 155 00:07:46,440 --> 00:07:47,440 Oh, yes, of course. 156 00:07:47,440 --> 00:07:48,480 It was the nephew. 157 00:07:48,480 --> 00:07:49,740 The police knew it too. 158 00:07:49,740 --> 00:07:52,160 And why in the world didn't you bring the case to a conclusion? 159 00:07:52,160 --> 00:07:55,840 Because the nephew had an absolute and unimpeachable alibi. 160 00:07:55,840 --> 00:08:00,000 To have arrested him would have meant a waste of time and money and a release in the end. 161 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:05,320 Besides, according to English law, a man discharged can never be arrested again on the same murder 162 00:08:05,320 --> 00:08:06,320 charge. 163 00:08:06,320 --> 00:08:08,320 Well, this is all very fascinating. 164 00:08:08,320 --> 00:08:10,360 Has it anything to do with our being here tonight? 165 00:08:10,360 --> 00:08:12,720 Yes, Roberta, it has. 166 00:08:12,720 --> 00:08:17,480 In a short while, the nephew, John Bedford, will be here to dine with us. 167 00:08:17,480 --> 00:08:21,960 And, oh yes, the victim, Miss Ferguson. 168 00:08:21,960 --> 00:08:22,960 What? 169 00:08:22,960 --> 00:08:24,300 Well, wait. 170 00:08:24,300 --> 00:08:26,760 You mean Miss Ferguson wasn't actually murdered? 171 00:08:26,760 --> 00:08:28,480 Miss Ferguson is quite dead. 172 00:08:28,480 --> 00:08:30,160 Has been dead these two years. 173 00:08:30,160 --> 00:08:33,800 You mean you're going to have the body of Miss Ferguson here at dinner? 174 00:08:33,800 --> 00:08:36,300 Oh, this is a little too much. 175 00:08:36,300 --> 00:08:38,440 If you'll excuse me, I'll dine elsewhere tonight. 176 00:08:38,440 --> 00:08:40,160 Not so fast, Roberta. 177 00:08:40,160 --> 00:08:43,000 Perhaps you'd better wait until you hear the rest of the story. 178 00:08:43,000 --> 00:08:45,200 This promises to be a very gay dinner. 179 00:08:45,200 --> 00:08:46,200 Oh, yes. 180 00:08:46,200 --> 00:08:51,680 Now, as you both know, I've never lost a case except the Sydenham murder, which will 181 00:08:51,680 --> 00:08:52,680 be finished tonight. 182 00:08:52,680 --> 00:08:54,960 Now, I'm an egotist. 183 00:08:54,960 --> 00:08:58,800 I don't believe there's a criminal in all England that can outwit me. 184 00:08:58,800 --> 00:09:03,480 As a matter of fact, I've resigned from the criminal investigation for the sole reason 185 00:09:03,480 --> 00:09:05,920 of trapping Mr. John Bedford. 186 00:09:05,920 --> 00:09:06,920 It's hard to believe. 187 00:09:06,920 --> 00:09:09,440 Well, I told you I was an egotist. 188 00:09:09,440 --> 00:09:12,840 No criminal has beaten me yet, and no one ever will. 189 00:09:12,840 --> 00:09:14,640 You have an awful lot of patience. 190 00:09:14,640 --> 00:09:16,540 Oh, infinite patience. 191 00:09:16,540 --> 00:09:21,640 I devoted two years to this case, and now that my moment of triumph has arrived, I wanted 192 00:09:21,640 --> 00:09:22,960 to have some witnesses. 193 00:09:22,960 --> 00:09:30,520 A writer who will record the event and an admirer who will applaud with awe the trickiness 194 00:09:30,520 --> 00:09:31,520 of my scheme. 195 00:09:31,520 --> 00:09:35,200 Well, if it's as gruesome as I think it is, I won't be here to watch it. 196 00:09:35,200 --> 00:09:37,080 Oh, yes, you will. 197 00:09:37,080 --> 00:09:40,080 Horror has a way of fascinating and hypnotizing people. 198 00:09:40,080 --> 00:09:43,040 Besides, Arthur, you'd be ashamed to run out now. 199 00:09:43,040 --> 00:09:44,040 I'll stay, of course. 200 00:09:44,040 --> 00:09:45,040 So will I. 201 00:09:45,040 --> 00:09:46,040 Good. 202 00:09:46,040 --> 00:09:56,240 Now, before I tell you my scheme, let me first acquaint you with the details of the murder. 203 00:09:56,240 --> 00:10:01,240 Exactly two years ago tonight, old Miss Ferguson. 204 00:10:01,240 --> 00:10:08,840 Where is that foolish maid? 205 00:10:08,840 --> 00:10:10,360 Yes, Miss Ferguson? 206 00:10:10,360 --> 00:10:12,000 Why don't you answer when I call? 207 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,000 I was in the kitchen, ma'am. 208 00:10:13,000 --> 00:10:14,320 It's after 10 o'clock. 209 00:10:14,320 --> 00:10:15,800 You should be on your way home. 210 00:10:15,800 --> 00:10:17,360 I was just about to leave. 211 00:10:17,360 --> 00:10:18,720 Has my nephew called? 212 00:10:18,720 --> 00:10:19,720 No, ma'am. 213 00:10:19,720 --> 00:10:21,440 Mr. Bedford hasn't called since yesterday. 214 00:10:21,440 --> 00:10:24,680 I told him he couldn't come in, just like you said. 215 00:10:24,680 --> 00:10:27,240 I don't ever want to see him again. 216 00:10:27,240 --> 00:10:28,240 He's no good. 217 00:10:28,240 --> 00:10:31,480 He's an evil man who will come to an evil end. 218 00:10:31,480 --> 00:10:33,520 You're never to let him in here, Hilda. 219 00:10:33,520 --> 00:10:35,960 He won't ever come in this house if I can help it. 220 00:10:35,960 --> 00:10:36,960 No, ma'am. 221 00:10:36,960 --> 00:10:41,280 Now you'd better run along and make sure all the doors are bolted. 222 00:10:41,280 --> 00:10:42,280 Yes, ma'am. 223 00:10:42,280 --> 00:10:43,280 Good night, Miss Ferguson. 224 00:10:43,280 --> 00:10:44,280 Good night, Hilda. 225 00:10:44,280 --> 00:10:49,480 A pity about that nephew of mine. 226 00:10:49,480 --> 00:10:50,480 I'll change my will. 227 00:10:50,480 --> 00:10:52,280 I won't leave him a penny. 228 00:10:52,280 --> 00:10:53,280 I won't. 229 00:10:53,280 --> 00:10:56,880 In the morning, I'll change the will that's... 230 00:10:56,880 --> 00:10:57,880 Who's there? 231 00:10:57,880 --> 00:10:58,880 Who is it? 232 00:10:58,880 --> 00:11:03,400 It's I, Aunt Martha, your own affectionate nephew. 233 00:11:03,400 --> 00:11:04,680 What are you doing in my house? 234 00:11:04,680 --> 00:11:07,320 You're not at all pleased to see me. 235 00:11:07,320 --> 00:11:09,080 You're only living relative, too. 236 00:11:09,080 --> 00:11:13,120 I'd like you to leave at once or call the police, I suppose. 237 00:11:13,120 --> 00:11:14,360 I'd rather not, Auntie. 238 00:11:14,360 --> 00:11:16,080 I won't ever talk with you. 239 00:11:16,080 --> 00:11:18,080 You don't want to talk to me. 240 00:11:18,080 --> 00:11:19,080 All you want is money. 241 00:11:19,080 --> 00:11:22,920 Yes, Auntie, I do want money and lots of it. 242 00:11:22,920 --> 00:11:25,760 You've got all the money you'll ever get out of me. 243 00:11:25,760 --> 00:11:28,000 You won't even get a penny after I die. 244 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,000 I'll see to that. 245 00:11:29,000 --> 00:11:32,680 Perhaps you'll appreciate the value of money after you've worked for it. 246 00:11:32,680 --> 00:11:33,680 You know, Auntie... 247 00:11:33,680 --> 00:11:37,400 You're... you're wearing gloves. 248 00:11:37,400 --> 00:11:38,400 What are you up to? 249 00:11:38,400 --> 00:11:39,400 I've made up my mind. 250 00:11:39,400 --> 00:11:40,400 What are you doing? 251 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:41,400 Keep away! 252 00:11:41,400 --> 00:11:43,520 You're an old woman. 253 00:11:43,520 --> 00:11:44,840 All that money's no good for you. 254 00:11:44,840 --> 00:11:45,840 You can never use it. 255 00:11:45,840 --> 00:11:48,040 I'm young and money means life to me. 256 00:11:48,040 --> 00:11:50,000 A rich and gay life. 257 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,840 You're old and you're going to die soon anyway. 258 00:11:51,840 --> 00:11:52,840 No! 259 00:11:52,840 --> 00:11:53,840 No, it can't be! 260 00:11:53,840 --> 00:11:54,840 You're not going to do that! 261 00:11:54,840 --> 00:11:55,840 Yes, Auntie, I am. 262 00:11:55,840 --> 00:11:56,840 You don't want to live anywhere. 263 00:11:56,840 --> 00:11:58,880 You're lonely, you're sick and you're old. 264 00:11:58,880 --> 00:12:02,800 I'm going to do you a favour. 265 00:12:02,800 --> 00:12:05,080 Nobody can hear you now. 266 00:12:05,080 --> 00:12:06,080 I'm your heir. 267 00:12:06,080 --> 00:12:07,080 Your only heir, Auntie. 268 00:12:07,080 --> 00:12:08,080 You're next of kin. 269 00:12:08,080 --> 00:12:09,080 The estate is going to be mine. 270 00:12:09,080 --> 00:12:10,080 All of it. 271 00:12:10,080 --> 00:12:11,080 Now, don't you worry, Auntie. 272 00:12:11,080 --> 00:12:33,920 We'll have a fine funeral for you. 273 00:12:33,920 --> 00:12:36,520 That's pretty much the way old Miss Ferguson was murdered. 274 00:12:36,520 --> 00:12:38,000 Oh, how ghastly. 275 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:40,200 Still to found the body the next morning. 276 00:12:40,200 --> 00:12:42,640 I immediately went to work on the case. 277 00:12:42,640 --> 00:12:45,240 All the evidence pointed to John Bedford. 278 00:12:45,240 --> 00:12:47,400 Everyone believed he committed the crime. 279 00:12:47,400 --> 00:12:49,800 He almost admitted it himself. 280 00:12:49,800 --> 00:12:52,360 I had him brought to my office for questioning. 281 00:12:52,360 --> 00:12:56,040 Oh, hello, Bedford. 282 00:12:56,040 --> 00:12:57,040 Come in. 283 00:12:57,040 --> 00:12:58,040 Thank you, sir. 284 00:12:58,040 --> 00:12:59,040 How do you do, sir, will you? 285 00:12:59,040 --> 00:13:00,040 Cigarette? 286 00:13:00,040 --> 00:13:01,040 Oh, thank you. 287 00:13:01,040 --> 00:13:04,720 Well, how does it feel to kill your own aunt? 288 00:13:04,720 --> 00:13:06,720 May I have a light, please? 289 00:13:06,720 --> 00:13:08,320 Of course. 290 00:13:08,320 --> 00:13:10,840 Thank you. 291 00:13:10,840 --> 00:13:11,840 I wouldn't know, sir, William. 292 00:13:11,840 --> 00:13:13,480 You see, I never killed anyone. 293 00:13:13,480 --> 00:13:15,080 Have you? 294 00:13:15,080 --> 00:13:19,320 I have, Mr. Bedford, and I've sent quite a few to the gallows. 295 00:13:19,320 --> 00:13:21,780 Oh, so I understand. 296 00:13:21,780 --> 00:13:24,120 What was your relationship to Miss Ferguson? 297 00:13:24,120 --> 00:13:25,320 She was my aunt. 298 00:13:25,320 --> 00:13:27,320 Don't be flippant. 299 00:13:27,320 --> 00:13:28,320 Flippancy only proves your guilt. 300 00:13:28,320 --> 00:13:30,840 Well, to tell you the truth, sir, my aunt didn't like me. 301 00:13:30,840 --> 00:13:34,800 She thought I was a spendthrift and a useless parasite, and she was quite right. 302 00:13:34,800 --> 00:13:38,160 Would you mind telling me where you were the night your aunt was murdered? 303 00:13:38,160 --> 00:13:39,680 Oh, not at all. 304 00:13:39,680 --> 00:13:40,680 In jail. 305 00:13:40,680 --> 00:13:43,920 I had drunk a little too much and gotten into a bit of a tiff with someone, as well. 306 00:13:43,920 --> 00:13:45,800 Have you ever been arrested for drunkenness before? 307 00:13:45,800 --> 00:13:46,800 Never, sir, William. 308 00:13:46,800 --> 00:13:47,800 This was my first offence. 309 00:13:47,800 --> 00:13:48,800 That's quite an alibi. 310 00:13:48,800 --> 00:13:50,560 Quite a fact. 311 00:13:50,560 --> 00:13:54,280 It would hardly be possible for me to be in jail and kill my aunt at the same time, you 312 00:13:54,280 --> 00:13:58,040 know, unless, of course, my aunt came into my cell and allowed me to murder her, after 313 00:13:58,040 --> 00:14:03,160 which she walked back to Turret House as a ghost, dragging her body behind her. 314 00:14:03,160 --> 00:14:06,360 According to my reports, Mr. Bedford, you drink very little. 315 00:14:06,360 --> 00:14:09,440 No one who knows you has ever seen you drunk before. 316 00:14:09,440 --> 00:14:13,040 You probably got drunk in joyful anticipation of murdering your aunt. 317 00:14:13,040 --> 00:14:16,920 As a thoroughgoing criminal investigator, don't you think you ought to check my story? 318 00:14:16,920 --> 00:14:18,680 I already have. 319 00:14:18,680 --> 00:14:20,960 You've done a very skillful job. 320 00:14:20,960 --> 00:14:23,520 Too bad you couldn't use your talents for something constructive. 321 00:14:23,520 --> 00:14:26,120 Well, why don't you arrest me, sir, William? 322 00:14:26,120 --> 00:14:29,320 No, Mr. Bedford, I have time. 323 00:14:29,320 --> 00:14:30,320 Plenty of time. 324 00:14:30,320 --> 00:14:31,320 Well, you'd better work fast. 325 00:14:31,320 --> 00:14:34,720 By the time you get around to me, I'll have spent all of my aunt's beautiful money. 326 00:14:34,720 --> 00:14:36,720 It's not the money we're after. 327 00:14:36,720 --> 00:14:40,240 It's you, your beautiful life. 328 00:14:40,240 --> 00:14:43,240 Good day, Mr. Bedford. 329 00:14:43,240 --> 00:14:53,240 That's how matters to it. 330 00:14:53,240 --> 00:14:55,000 I refuse to let any of my men arrest him. 331 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:57,880 But how in the world could he have murdered his aunt while he was in jail? 332 00:14:57,880 --> 00:15:00,480 Perhaps he bribed the prison guard to let him out for an hour. 333 00:15:00,480 --> 00:15:02,280 Yes, Roberto, I believe he did. 334 00:15:02,280 --> 00:15:06,960 Unfortunately, the guard died of pneumonia soon afterwards, which left us no further source 335 00:15:06,960 --> 00:15:07,960 of evidence. 336 00:15:07,960 --> 00:15:11,760 As far as I can see at the moment, sir William, you haven't a leg to stand on. 337 00:15:11,760 --> 00:15:14,440 You're quite right, Arthur, I haven't. 338 00:15:14,440 --> 00:15:20,240 Except that every man, particularly a criminal, has an Achilles heel. 339 00:15:20,240 --> 00:15:22,240 I discovered John Bedford's weakness. 340 00:15:22,240 --> 00:15:24,500 What is it? 341 00:15:24,500 --> 00:15:26,500 He's superstitious. 342 00:15:26,500 --> 00:15:31,920 And it annoyed me tremendously that John Bedford was my first failure. 343 00:15:31,920 --> 00:15:35,880 He was a clever, calloused criminal who laughed at me. 344 00:15:35,880 --> 00:15:38,800 No one had ever done that before. 345 00:15:38,800 --> 00:15:42,440 Bedford knew I could do him no harm, and he made the most of it. 346 00:15:42,440 --> 00:15:45,040 Carefully and patiently, I thought it over. 347 00:15:45,040 --> 00:15:49,080 I looked upon Bedford as you would look on a Chinese puzzle. 348 00:15:49,080 --> 00:15:52,480 There is no such thing as an impregnable defense. 349 00:15:52,480 --> 00:15:56,760 A few months later, I went to visit Bedford. 350 00:15:56,760 --> 00:16:01,400 Well, Sir William Brent. 351 00:16:01,400 --> 00:16:02,400 What a surprise. 352 00:16:02,400 --> 00:16:04,360 Won't you come in, please? 353 00:16:04,360 --> 00:16:05,360 Thank you, Mr. Bedford. 354 00:16:05,360 --> 00:16:10,000 Well, I'm honored to have the great Sir William Brent pay me a visit. 355 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,000 You're not after any more clues. 356 00:16:11,000 --> 00:16:12,720 I hope it gets rather tedious, you know. 357 00:16:12,720 --> 00:16:13,840 No, not at all. 358 00:16:13,840 --> 00:16:14,840 I know when I'm licked. 359 00:16:14,840 --> 00:16:17,680 Well, I don't want to appear smug, sir, but everyone has his Waterloo. 360 00:16:17,680 --> 00:16:19,040 Would you have a drink? 361 00:16:19,040 --> 00:16:20,040 No, thanks. 362 00:16:20,040 --> 00:16:22,640 I suppose you're curious about why I came here. 363 00:16:22,640 --> 00:16:25,320 Well, I'd hardly imagine it was a friendly visit. 364 00:16:25,320 --> 00:16:27,520 On the contrary, it is. 365 00:16:27,520 --> 00:16:31,120 You see, I admire brilliant people, no matter what they're calling. 366 00:16:31,120 --> 00:16:33,800 Oh, you're very flattering, Sir William. 367 00:16:33,800 --> 00:16:36,760 I've resigned from the incriminate investigation. 368 00:16:36,760 --> 00:16:37,960 I'm a private citizen now. 369 00:16:37,960 --> 00:16:39,880 Yes, I've heard about that. 370 00:16:39,880 --> 00:16:42,280 Most people misunderstand me. 371 00:16:42,280 --> 00:16:47,160 It wasn't my love for justice that made me pursue my profession with such tenacity and 372 00:16:47,160 --> 00:16:48,160 Success? 373 00:16:48,160 --> 00:16:54,360 No, with the sole exception of your case, of course, it was a game of skill to me, my 374 00:16:54,360 --> 00:16:56,560 wits against all comers. 375 00:16:56,560 --> 00:16:59,000 I lost in your case. 376 00:16:59,000 --> 00:17:01,600 But then we've all got to lose some time, haven't we? 377 00:17:01,600 --> 00:17:03,480 I don't believe you, Sir William. 378 00:17:03,480 --> 00:17:04,840 You're still out to get me. 379 00:17:04,840 --> 00:17:07,520 Well, there isn't much of a chance, is there? 380 00:17:07,520 --> 00:17:08,960 I'm afraid not, Sir William. 381 00:17:08,960 --> 00:17:10,800 I've kept out of trouble so far. 382 00:17:10,800 --> 00:17:11,800 Knock wood. 383 00:17:11,800 --> 00:17:12,800 Hmm. 384 00:17:12,800 --> 00:17:17,960 That's an odd habit for a man like you, knocking on wood. 385 00:17:17,960 --> 00:17:19,760 You're not superstitious, are you? 386 00:17:19,760 --> 00:17:20,760 Of course not. 387 00:17:20,760 --> 00:17:22,480 Just a habit since I was a child. 388 00:17:22,480 --> 00:17:23,480 I see. 389 00:17:23,480 --> 00:17:26,600 Well, now to the reason for my visit. 390 00:17:26,600 --> 00:17:29,720 I noticed in the papers that you're looking for a tenant for Turret House. 391 00:17:29,720 --> 00:17:31,960 Oh, yes, I am. 392 00:17:31,960 --> 00:17:33,600 I'd like to rent it. 393 00:17:33,600 --> 00:17:36,880 Well, the scene of the crime, huh? 394 00:17:36,880 --> 00:17:38,600 Well, of course, why not? 395 00:17:38,600 --> 00:17:39,600 There's no harm in it. 396 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:50,240 As a matter of fact, I'll let you have it very cheaply. 397 00:17:50,240 --> 00:17:53,680 That's how I rented this house, the house where the murder was committed. 398 00:17:53,680 --> 00:17:54,680 Well, what's your plan? 399 00:17:54,680 --> 00:17:56,320 It had better be a good one. 400 00:17:56,320 --> 00:17:58,400 Mr. Bedford sounds like a hard customer. 401 00:17:58,400 --> 00:18:02,160 Yes, it's a strange plan, but an effective one. 402 00:18:02,160 --> 00:18:04,080 I saw Bedford frequently. 403 00:18:04,080 --> 00:18:08,540 Our acquaintance blossomed into a kind of friendship, an armed friendship, of course. 404 00:18:08,540 --> 00:18:12,480 He knew I was out to get him, and I wanted him to know that. 405 00:18:12,480 --> 00:18:14,600 He's vain, very vain. 406 00:18:14,600 --> 00:18:16,720 And this game intrigued him. 407 00:18:16,720 --> 00:18:22,920 I also learned that he was very superstitious, although he denied it vigorously. 408 00:18:22,920 --> 00:18:29,040 Tonight is the anniversary of the murder, and tonight Mr. Bedford dines with us at eight 409 00:18:29,040 --> 00:18:30,040 o'clock. 410 00:18:30,040 --> 00:18:31,040 It's nearly eight now. 411 00:18:31,040 --> 00:18:33,480 Now, this is the plan. 412 00:18:33,480 --> 00:18:34,480 You know May Wakefield. 413 00:18:34,480 --> 00:18:35,480 Of course. 414 00:18:35,480 --> 00:18:37,160 She's the famous Shakespearean actress. 415 00:18:37,160 --> 00:18:38,160 That's right. 416 00:18:38,160 --> 00:18:43,720 During dinner, she will enter the room in the precise likeness of Miss Ferguson, the 417 00:18:43,720 --> 00:18:44,720 murdered woman. 418 00:18:44,720 --> 00:18:47,880 We, of course, will pretend not to see her. 419 00:18:47,880 --> 00:18:50,520 We remain outwardly unconscious of her. 420 00:18:50,520 --> 00:18:52,920 Only Bedford will be aware of her presence. 421 00:18:52,920 --> 00:18:54,360 I believe Bedford will confess. 422 00:18:54,360 --> 00:18:58,000 I'd imagine he'd keep away on this night, especially if it's the anniversary. 423 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:59,000 He's giddy with success. 424 00:18:59,000 --> 00:19:03,400 And also, the fact that Roberta Stone, the famous writer, is here with us, tweaks his 425 00:19:03,400 --> 00:19:04,400 vanity. 426 00:19:04,400 --> 00:19:05,400 He'll be here promptly. 427 00:19:05,400 --> 00:19:06,760 Oh, I don't like this. 428 00:19:06,760 --> 00:19:08,560 Well, this is just like one of your stories. 429 00:19:08,560 --> 00:19:10,400 It doesn't become you to be frightened. 430 00:19:10,400 --> 00:19:11,400 Oh, I won't run away. 431 00:19:11,400 --> 00:19:13,800 Well, there's one more thing. 432 00:19:13,800 --> 00:19:17,280 During dinner, the electric lights will be switched off at the main, and candles will 433 00:19:17,280 --> 00:19:18,280 be lit. 434 00:19:18,280 --> 00:19:19,280 Oh. 435 00:19:19,280 --> 00:19:20,280 We must have the correct atmosphere. 436 00:19:20,280 --> 00:19:21,840 You understand now? 437 00:19:21,840 --> 00:19:23,280 You're not to see May Wakefield. 438 00:19:23,280 --> 00:19:24,780 She doesn't exist for us. 439 00:19:24,780 --> 00:19:25,780 Is that clear? 440 00:19:25,780 --> 00:19:26,960 I'll look right through her. 441 00:19:26,960 --> 00:19:31,880 Oh, it gives me the creeps. 442 00:19:31,880 --> 00:19:39,120 That I am sure is our Mr. Bedford. 443 00:19:39,120 --> 00:19:43,360 The appearance of John Bedford suddenly made the whole scene grimly real. 444 00:19:43,360 --> 00:19:49,280 He was a tall, well-built man in his late 30s, immaculately dressed and perfectly groomed. 445 00:19:49,280 --> 00:19:52,080 At first sight, his face seemed pleasant enough. 446 00:19:52,080 --> 00:19:56,200 But on closer scrutiny, his gray eyes were hard and cold. 447 00:19:56,200 --> 00:20:00,680 He looked us over, all of us, with arrogance and superiority. 448 00:20:00,680 --> 00:20:02,920 I heartily wished I was elsewhere. 449 00:20:02,920 --> 00:20:06,040 This was one scene I had no desire to witness. 450 00:20:06,040 --> 00:20:08,560 After the introductions were over, we sat down to dinner. 451 00:20:08,560 --> 00:20:11,120 Is it still nasty outside, Mr. Bedford? 452 00:20:11,120 --> 00:20:12,120 Yes, and getting worse. 453 00:20:12,120 --> 00:20:14,120 Looks like we're in for a few days, are they? 454 00:20:14,120 --> 00:20:15,120 Too bad. 455 00:20:15,120 --> 00:20:16,120 I was going to do some writing tomorrow. 456 00:20:16,120 --> 00:20:17,120 The soup is excellent. 457 00:20:17,120 --> 00:20:18,120 Yes, your cook should be congratulated, son. 458 00:20:18,120 --> 00:20:19,120 The soup's a masterpiece. 459 00:20:19,120 --> 00:20:20,120 Poor Alice. 460 00:20:20,120 --> 00:20:21,120 She's been my cook for 20 years. 461 00:20:21,120 --> 00:20:29,120 But she's given me notice, absolutely refuses to stay here, says this house is haunted. 462 00:20:29,120 --> 00:20:30,120 So? 463 00:20:30,120 --> 00:20:32,080 Sir, this might make an interesting story for you. 464 00:20:32,080 --> 00:20:33,080 Yes, Sir William. 465 00:20:33,080 --> 00:20:34,680 You should speak to her. 466 00:20:34,680 --> 00:20:38,640 Alice swears that she has seen the figure of an elderly lady with finger marks on her 467 00:20:38,640 --> 00:20:40,640 throat walking about this house. 468 00:20:40,640 --> 00:20:43,240 Come now, Sir William. 469 00:20:43,240 --> 00:20:45,760 This is too good. 470 00:20:45,760 --> 00:20:49,040 Such an obvious attempt to frighten me. 471 00:20:49,040 --> 00:20:51,600 Sir William is convinced that I murdered my aunt. 472 00:20:51,600 --> 00:20:54,440 Please, Sir William, a little more subtlety. 473 00:20:54,440 --> 00:20:55,440 Surely I deserve it. 474 00:20:55,440 --> 00:20:58,000 Perhaps the cook did see the figure. 475 00:20:58,000 --> 00:21:00,880 As you very well know, Mr Bedford, I don't believe in ghosts. 476 00:21:00,880 --> 00:21:03,920 And I'm sure my cook never saw this elderly figure. 477 00:21:03,920 --> 00:21:04,920 It's all in her mind. 478 00:21:04,920 --> 00:21:08,800 Well, I'm afraid your little attempt didn't work, sir, but I must admire your graceful 479 00:21:08,800 --> 00:21:09,800 admittance of its failure. 480 00:21:09,800 --> 00:21:12,080 Well, I suppose I'd better give up, shouldn't I? 481 00:21:12,080 --> 00:21:13,400 Oh, no, no, no, never give up. 482 00:21:13,400 --> 00:21:15,360 If at first you don't succeed, you know. 483 00:21:15,360 --> 00:21:18,480 Do you live very far from here, Mr Bedford? 484 00:21:18,480 --> 00:21:21,060 Thank you, Miss Stone, but there's no need to change the topic. 485 00:21:21,060 --> 00:21:23,480 I hope you find this game as amusing as I do. 486 00:21:23,480 --> 00:21:27,560 I'm sorry, Mr Bedford, but this isn't my idea of pleasant dinner conversation. 487 00:21:27,560 --> 00:21:30,200 Oh, we'll talk of pleasant things. 488 00:21:30,200 --> 00:21:32,240 I saw a very exciting play last night. 489 00:21:32,240 --> 00:21:33,240 Excuse me a moment. 490 00:21:33,240 --> 00:21:34,680 It's really fearfully hot in here. 491 00:21:34,680 --> 00:21:36,560 Do you mind if we get a little air, please? 492 00:21:36,560 --> 00:21:37,560 Oh, I'm sorry. 493 00:21:37,560 --> 00:21:38,560 It is rather warm. 494 00:21:38,560 --> 00:21:40,960 Lane, open one of the windows, please. 495 00:21:40,960 --> 00:21:43,000 Yes, sir. 496 00:21:43,000 --> 00:21:44,360 Awful weather, isn't it? 497 00:21:44,360 --> 00:21:45,360 Yes. 498 00:21:45,360 --> 00:21:46,360 I don't know how we're going to get home, really. 499 00:21:46,360 --> 00:21:47,880 It's a bad month of the year. 500 00:21:47,880 --> 00:21:49,760 I'd intended to go to the Riviera for... 501 00:21:49,760 --> 00:21:50,760 What's the matter? 502 00:21:50,760 --> 00:21:51,760 Honest. 503 00:21:51,760 --> 00:21:53,600 Lane, what on earth is wrong with the lights? 504 00:21:53,600 --> 00:21:54,600 I don't know, sir. 505 00:21:54,600 --> 00:21:56,240 Well, don't stand there. 506 00:21:56,240 --> 00:21:57,240 Light the candles. 507 00:21:57,240 --> 00:21:59,360 Sit here in the darkness and get the chauffeur. 508 00:21:59,360 --> 00:22:00,960 He knows something about electric lights. 509 00:22:00,960 --> 00:22:03,760 I'll call the chauffeur right away, sir. 510 00:22:03,760 --> 00:22:05,360 I'm terribly sorry about this. 511 00:22:05,360 --> 00:22:07,400 We've had trouble with the wiring before. 512 00:22:07,400 --> 00:22:09,680 The chauffeur will have it fixed in a few moments. 513 00:22:09,680 --> 00:22:11,480 Now, let's get on with our dinner. 514 00:22:11,480 --> 00:22:13,520 If this is one of your tricks, Sir William, I... 515 00:22:13,520 --> 00:22:15,720 Oh, have some more wine, Mr Bedford. 516 00:22:15,720 --> 00:22:18,200 It was a tense and terrible moment. 517 00:22:18,200 --> 00:22:19,960 I looked at Roberta. 518 00:22:19,960 --> 00:22:21,520 She was pale and frightened. 519 00:22:21,520 --> 00:22:24,960 Bedford, for all his poise, was uneasy. 520 00:22:24,960 --> 00:22:26,760 He didn't know whether Sir William was planning anything 521 00:22:26,760 --> 00:22:29,200 or whether this was really an accident. 522 00:22:29,200 --> 00:22:34,160 My heart was pounding away and my palms were moist with perspiration. 523 00:22:34,160 --> 00:22:35,680 Only Sir William appeared cool. 524 00:22:35,680 --> 00:22:38,440 There was not a trace of emotion in his face. 525 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:41,640 Oh, Mr Bedford, you were saying about visiting the Riviera. 526 00:22:41,640 --> 00:22:42,640 Yes. 527 00:22:42,640 --> 00:22:44,840 It's quite a change from England at this time of year. 528 00:22:44,840 --> 00:22:49,240 I suppose I'll make the trip next month, but no... 529 00:22:49,240 --> 00:22:50,240 What's the matter, Mr Bedford? 530 00:22:50,240 --> 00:22:51,240 Nothing. 531 00:22:51,240 --> 00:22:52,240 Nothing at all. 532 00:22:52,240 --> 00:22:53,920 I wish we could have some light. 533 00:22:53,920 --> 00:22:54,920 It's rather difficult to see. 534 00:22:54,920 --> 00:22:58,360 I'm terribly sorry this had to happen just at dinner. 535 00:22:58,360 --> 00:22:59,760 Have a little more wine, Mr Bedford. 536 00:22:59,760 --> 00:23:02,520 Yes, yes, thank you. 537 00:23:02,520 --> 00:23:05,200 The figure of a woman had entered the room. 538 00:23:05,200 --> 00:23:08,160 She had come in silently, like a ghost. 539 00:23:08,160 --> 00:23:13,480 We all saw her, but not one of us moved or made a sign of recognition. 540 00:23:13,480 --> 00:23:17,360 In the dim candlelight, she looked ghostly and unreal. 541 00:23:17,360 --> 00:23:21,480 Bedford looked at all of us to see if we also had seen the figure, 542 00:23:21,480 --> 00:23:23,320 but we ate our dinner grimly. 543 00:23:23,320 --> 00:23:28,640 He looked again, then shook his head and gulped more wine. 544 00:23:28,640 --> 00:23:30,520 Don't any of you see anything? 545 00:23:30,520 --> 00:23:31,880 See what, Mr Bedford? 546 00:23:31,880 --> 00:23:33,640 This is another one of your tricks. 547 00:23:33,640 --> 00:23:36,200 Can't any of you see her? 548 00:23:36,200 --> 00:23:37,520 What's got into you, Bedford? 549 00:23:37,520 --> 00:23:39,040 It's my aunt. 550 00:23:39,040 --> 00:23:40,720 My aunt! 551 00:23:40,720 --> 00:23:43,000 Perhaps you've had too much to drink. 552 00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:44,880 Your aunt's dead, Mr Bedford. 553 00:23:44,880 --> 00:23:47,640 You're not seeing ghosts, I hope. 554 00:23:47,640 --> 00:23:48,640 Perhaps I drank too much. 555 00:23:48,640 --> 00:23:51,960 Yes, of course. 556 00:23:51,960 --> 00:23:53,760 She's coming toward me. 557 00:23:53,760 --> 00:23:54,760 Calm yourself. 558 00:23:54,760 --> 00:23:56,680 I've never seen you like this. 559 00:23:56,680 --> 00:23:58,400 There's no one else here. 560 00:23:58,400 --> 00:23:59,400 Do you see anyone, Roberta? 561 00:23:59,400 --> 00:24:01,400 No, no, Sir William. 562 00:24:01,400 --> 00:24:03,360 I don't either. 563 00:24:03,360 --> 00:24:04,560 I'm leaving. 564 00:24:04,560 --> 00:24:06,680 I can't make you out, Bedford. 565 00:24:06,680 --> 00:24:07,680 You don't seem to be drunk. 566 00:24:07,680 --> 00:24:12,680 You're not wearing your gloves today, John. 567 00:24:12,680 --> 00:24:13,680 She's real. 568 00:24:13,680 --> 00:24:15,160 Can't any of you see her? 569 00:24:15,160 --> 00:24:16,800 Can't you hear her? 570 00:24:16,800 --> 00:24:17,800 What's come over you, Bedford? 571 00:24:17,800 --> 00:24:18,800 I'm leaving here. 572 00:24:18,800 --> 00:24:19,800 She's at the door. 573 00:24:19,800 --> 00:24:20,800 She won't let me out now. 574 00:24:20,800 --> 00:24:25,040 I'm an old woman. 575 00:24:25,040 --> 00:24:28,040 Money is no good for me. 576 00:24:28,040 --> 00:24:31,040 I'm lonely, John. 577 00:24:31,040 --> 00:24:34,040 I'm lonely. 578 00:24:34,040 --> 00:24:37,000 Let me buy a mother out of my way. 579 00:24:37,000 --> 00:24:38,000 There's no one in your way, Bedford. 580 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,000 Come, sit down. 581 00:24:39,000 --> 00:24:40,000 Get away from that door. 582 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,000 I'll murder you again. 583 00:24:41,000 --> 00:24:42,000 Give me a mother. 584 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,000 I'll murder you again. 585 00:24:43,000 --> 00:24:44,000 You always shall murder you again. 586 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:45,000 All right. 587 00:24:45,000 --> 00:24:46,000 I'm leaving. 588 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:47,000 I'm leaving. 589 00:24:47,000 --> 00:24:48,000 I'm leaving. 590 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,000 I'm leaving. 591 00:24:49,000 --> 00:24:50,000 I'm leaving. 592 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:51,000 I'm leaving. 593 00:24:51,000 --> 00:24:52,000 All right. 594 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:53,000 Switch on the lights. 595 00:24:53,000 --> 00:24:54,000 Oh, Officer Graham. 596 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,000 Come along. 597 00:24:55,000 --> 00:24:56,000 Arrest him. 598 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:57,000 You've heard the confession. 599 00:24:57,000 --> 00:24:58,000 Put the handcuffs on him. 600 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,000 I've got him, sir. 601 00:24:59,000 --> 00:25:03,000 I have never seen anything so horrible. 602 00:25:03,000 --> 00:25:07,000 Well, Bedford, it seems that I've finally caught up with you. 603 00:25:07,000 --> 00:25:08,000 I'll kill her again. 604 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,000 I'll kill her again. 605 00:25:09,000 --> 00:25:10,560 That wasn't your aunt. 606 00:25:10,560 --> 00:25:12,000 It was May Wakefield, the actress. 607 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,000 I'll kill her again. 608 00:25:13,000 --> 00:25:15,000 I'll kill her again. 609 00:25:15,000 --> 00:25:16,000 Take him away, Graham. 610 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:20,000 He's in a state of shock. 611 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:23,000 Well, shall we continue with our dinner? 612 00:25:23,000 --> 00:25:26,000 I hope you're fully satisfied, Sir William. 613 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:27,000 Quite. 614 00:25:27,000 --> 00:25:30,000 It's been a long job, but it has ended as I knew it would. 615 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:32,000 I'm most grateful to you both for your help. 616 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:34,000 I thought it was a pretty grim affair. 617 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:36,000 Oh, your methods repel me. 618 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:38,000 But I suppose you know your job. 619 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:40,000 May Wakefield certainly knew hers. 620 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:42,000 That was the finest piece of acting I've ever seen. 621 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:44,000 Her makeup was incredibly good. 622 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:46,000 We must congratulate her. 623 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,000 She's probably gone to her room. 624 00:25:47,000 --> 00:25:48,000 Lane! 625 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,000 Yes, sir? 626 00:25:49,000 --> 00:25:50,000 Please call Miss Wakefield. 627 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:52,000 Miss Wakefield, sir? 628 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:54,000 Yes, the lady who's been assisting us this evening. 629 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:57,000 Well, I'll look for her, sir. 630 00:25:57,000 --> 00:25:59,000 Tell her to come down and join us. 631 00:25:59,000 --> 00:26:00,000 We have a fine dinner waiting for her. 632 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,000 Excuse me, sir. 633 00:26:01,000 --> 00:26:03,000 This telegram came a little while ago. 634 00:26:03,000 --> 00:26:06,000 I didn't want to disturb you during dinner. 635 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:08,000 Oh, yes, let me have it. 636 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,000 Good heavens. 637 00:26:13,000 --> 00:26:15,000 Sir William, what's wrong? 638 00:26:17,000 --> 00:26:19,000 I'll read it to you. 639 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:26,000 Severe influenza makes it impossible for me to leave my bed tonight. 640 00:26:27,000 --> 00:26:29,000 Will tomorrow night do. 641 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:33,000 Signed, May Wakefield. 642 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:38,000 Lord, help us. 643 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:43,000 If it wasn't May Wakefield, then who was that figure here tonight? 644 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:46,000 There was no answer. 645 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:49,000 I looked at Sir William, staring at the telegram. 646 00:26:49,000 --> 00:26:51,000 His face was gray and stony. 647 00:26:51,000 --> 00:26:54,000 On his left temple, a crooked blue vein stood out. 648 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:58,000 It twitched once or twice and then was motionless. 649 00:26:58,000 --> 00:27:00,000 He looked? 650 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:08,000 He looked as though he'd seen a ghost. 651 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:17,000 And so closes Banquo's Chair, starring Donald Crisp and John Loder. 652 00:27:17,000 --> 00:27:22,000 Tonight's tale of suspense. 653 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:29,000 Now you may want to make a note of a change of time in these programs. 654 00:27:29,000 --> 00:27:34,000 Beginning next Tuesday, suspense will be heard a half hour later, 655 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:38,000 or 10 to 10.30 Eastern War time. 656 00:27:43,000 --> 00:27:48,000 This is your narrator, the man in black, who conveys to you Columbia's invitation 657 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:53,000 to spend this half hour in suspense with us at our new time next Tuesday, 658 00:27:53,000 --> 00:27:59,000 when Vincent Price, Ona Munson and Osa Masson will star in the suspense play 659 00:27:59,000 --> 00:28:02,000 Five Canaries in the Room. 660 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:07,000 The producer of these broadcasts is William Spear, with Ted Bliss, the director, 661 00:28:07,000 --> 00:28:11,000 Lud Gluskin and Lucian Marowick, conductor and composer, 662 00:28:11,000 --> 00:28:32,000 and Edmund Miller, the radio author, collaborated on tonight's suspense. 663 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:47,000 This is CBS, the Columbia Broadcasting System.