1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:19,520 Suspense! 2 00:00:19,520 --> 00:00:25,800 Auto Light and its 96,000 dealers present Mr. James Mason in Banquo's Chair, a suspense 3 00:00:25,800 --> 00:00:33,360 play produced and edited by William Spear. 4 00:00:33,360 --> 00:00:37,200 Harlow Wilcox, you happy huckster, welcome me home. 5 00:00:37,200 --> 00:00:38,200 Why, half fuels! 6 00:00:38,200 --> 00:00:41,480 What's the greatest spark plug engineering miracle in years, Harlow? 7 00:00:41,480 --> 00:00:45,040 Well, the Wide Gap Auto Light Resistor Spark Plug, of course. 8 00:00:45,040 --> 00:00:46,040 Why? 9 00:00:46,040 --> 00:00:50,480 Because this newest addition to the complete line of regular, transport, aviation, resistor, 10 00:00:50,480 --> 00:00:55,640 marine and model spark plugs, ignition engineered by Auto Light, offers special money saving 11 00:00:55,640 --> 00:01:00,720 advantages like double life under equal conditions compared to spark plugs without the built 12 00:01:00,720 --> 00:01:01,720 in resistor. 13 00:01:01,720 --> 00:01:02,720 Right, Wilcox. 14 00:01:02,720 --> 00:01:08,160 Why, these sensational Wide Gap Auto Light Resistor Spark Plugs give greater gas savings, 15 00:01:08,160 --> 00:01:13,560 smoother performance, faster starts in cold weather, and it's all due to the 10,000 ohm 16 00:01:13,560 --> 00:01:18,720 exclusive Auto Light Resistor, built right into every Auto Light Resistor Spark Plug, 17 00:01:18,720 --> 00:01:21,160 which makes practical a wider initial gap setting. 18 00:01:21,160 --> 00:01:22,400 Now tell them, Harlow. 19 00:01:22,400 --> 00:01:27,080 So friends, see your friendly Auto Light Spark Plug dealer tomorrow and have him replace 20 00:01:27,080 --> 00:01:32,100 worn out spark plugs with a set of ignition engineered Auto Light Spark Plugs. 21 00:01:32,100 --> 00:01:36,280 And whether you choose the resistor type or the regular type, you'll be right because 22 00:01:36,280 --> 00:01:38,920 you're always right with Auto Light. 23 00:01:38,920 --> 00:01:44,400 And now with Banquo's chair and the performance of James Mason, Auto Light hopes once again 24 00:01:44,400 --> 00:01:50,920 to keep you in suspense. 25 00:01:50,920 --> 00:01:54,560 I will begin by reading to you a recent newspaper cutting about myself. 26 00:01:54,560 --> 00:01:57,840 It has a bearing upon the story I'm about to tell you. 27 00:01:57,840 --> 00:01:59,440 Please listen. 28 00:01:59,440 --> 00:02:04,720 The recent retirement of Sir William Brent from the English Criminal Investigation has 29 00:02:04,720 --> 00:02:08,200 given great joy to all the lawbreakers in our land. 30 00:02:08,200 --> 00:02:13,080 For more than two decades, Sir William has terrorized the underworld. 31 00:02:13,080 --> 00:02:20,540 The ex-head of the English Criminal Investigation has been the scourge of thieves and murderers. 32 00:02:20,540 --> 00:02:26,160 And but one single solitary instance has he been known to confess defeat or to express 33 00:02:26,160 --> 00:02:29,600 dissatisfaction with the outcome of his prosecution. 34 00:02:29,600 --> 00:02:34,600 This was the now famous Bedford murder case. 35 00:02:34,600 --> 00:02:38,680 That news item was written by Arthur Grange, a reporter who had been covering crime trials 36 00:02:38,680 --> 00:02:42,000 for years and whom I knew very well indeed. 37 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:45,920 I had not, of course, given up the Bedford case. 38 00:02:45,920 --> 00:02:48,480 That too is now over. 39 00:02:48,480 --> 00:02:51,440 But that the case should be resolved as it was. 40 00:02:51,440 --> 00:02:54,840 No one on earth could have foreseen. 41 00:02:54,840 --> 00:03:00,040 I'd already made my arrangements with May Wakefield and, of course, with Bedford. 42 00:03:00,040 --> 00:03:02,240 Arthur Grange's call came on Wednesday. 43 00:03:02,240 --> 00:03:04,480 I just received your wire. 44 00:03:04,480 --> 00:03:05,480 I hope you're coming. 45 00:03:05,480 --> 00:03:09,960 Well, I am scheduled to go up to Woodsbury on Friday and dine with my sister. 46 00:03:09,960 --> 00:03:11,560 How important is this dinner? 47 00:03:11,560 --> 00:03:14,800 I don't think you will ever forget it as long as you live. 48 00:03:14,800 --> 00:03:18,640 Isn't Turret House the place where Bedford murdered his aunt? 49 00:03:18,640 --> 00:03:19,640 You have a good memory. 50 00:03:19,640 --> 00:03:21,320 What's it all about? 51 00:03:21,320 --> 00:03:22,320 Will you be here, Arthur? 52 00:03:22,320 --> 00:03:24,880 You make it sound so mysterious. 53 00:03:24,880 --> 00:03:25,880 It will be. 54 00:03:25,880 --> 00:03:27,360 Can I bring my revolver? 55 00:03:27,360 --> 00:03:30,080 Yes, I think you should, Arthur. 56 00:03:30,080 --> 00:03:31,080 Good night. 57 00:03:31,080 --> 00:03:54,600 It rained all day Friday and by evening a gusty November wind began to drive the rain 58 00:03:54,600 --> 00:03:58,040 hard against the exposed wall of Turret House. 59 00:03:58,040 --> 00:04:02,600 This mansion is a huge red brick, ugly product of Queen Victoria's time. 60 00:04:02,600 --> 00:04:07,920 It did not stand gracefully but squatted at the back of a private road almost hidden from 61 00:04:07,920 --> 00:04:10,760 view by several dripping pine trees. 62 00:04:10,760 --> 00:04:11,760 The neighborhood was in decline. 63 00:04:11,760 --> 00:04:14,440 Its best days were over. 64 00:04:14,440 --> 00:04:18,080 Perhaps mine were too, I thought as I came down the stairs. 65 00:04:18,080 --> 00:04:23,800 But after tonight it won't matter. 66 00:04:23,800 --> 00:04:28,800 Oh, good evening, Miss Green. 67 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:29,800 Hello, Lane. 68 00:04:29,800 --> 00:04:30,800 Last tonight is good, sir. 69 00:04:30,800 --> 00:04:31,800 It's miserable. 70 00:04:31,800 --> 00:04:33,800 It's not much warmer in here. 71 00:04:33,800 --> 00:04:35,800 There's a fire in the library. 72 00:04:35,800 --> 00:04:36,800 How are you, Sir William? 73 00:04:36,800 --> 00:04:37,800 Quite well, Arthur. 74 00:04:37,800 --> 00:04:40,760 What made you move into this drafty old dungeon? 75 00:04:40,760 --> 00:04:41,760 I don't live here. 76 00:04:41,760 --> 00:04:42,760 It's my temporary quarters. 77 00:04:42,760 --> 00:04:45,440 I still live over there in the West End. 78 00:04:45,440 --> 00:04:48,080 And here is Miss Stone, Miss Roberta Stone. 79 00:04:48,080 --> 00:04:49,080 This is Mr. Arthur Grange. 80 00:04:49,080 --> 00:04:50,080 Pleased to meet you. 81 00:04:50,080 --> 00:04:51,080 How do you do? 82 00:04:51,080 --> 00:04:53,080 Roberta is the famous mystery story writer. 83 00:04:53,080 --> 00:04:54,080 Oh, yes. 84 00:04:54,080 --> 00:04:55,520 I've read your books and enjoyed them. 85 00:04:55,520 --> 00:04:56,520 Oh, thank you, Mr. Grange. 86 00:04:56,520 --> 00:05:00,280 Perhaps you can tell me, Miss Stone, what mysterious event is going to take place here 87 00:05:00,280 --> 00:05:01,280 this evening. 88 00:05:01,280 --> 00:05:03,280 I was told to come armed. 89 00:05:03,280 --> 00:05:04,280 He told me the same thing. 90 00:05:04,280 --> 00:05:05,280 He has my gun. 91 00:05:05,280 --> 00:05:08,160 I've never fired this monstrous ugly thing in all my life. 92 00:05:08,160 --> 00:05:09,840 You're pointing it at me, Roberta. 93 00:05:09,840 --> 00:05:11,240 That's not at all polite. 94 00:05:11,240 --> 00:05:13,000 I'm sorry, Sir William. 95 00:05:13,000 --> 00:05:17,480 This house, Roberta, was the scene of a particularly unpleasant crime, as Mr. Grange can tell you. 96 00:05:17,480 --> 00:05:18,480 Oh, yes. 97 00:05:18,480 --> 00:05:21,560 In this very house, John Bedford murdered his aunt, Miss Martha Ferguson. 98 00:05:21,560 --> 00:05:22,560 Oh, how nice. 99 00:05:22,560 --> 00:05:25,480 Mr. Bedford couldn't have picked a more ideal place. 100 00:05:25,480 --> 00:05:27,240 Sir William, you must tell us what you're up to. 101 00:05:27,240 --> 00:05:30,080 We'll have a drink first, and then I'll tell you both all about it. 102 00:05:30,080 --> 00:05:31,600 Lane, will you serve the drinks? 103 00:05:31,600 --> 00:05:33,600 Oh, yes, Sir William. 104 00:05:33,600 --> 00:05:34,600 Good. 105 00:05:34,600 --> 00:05:38,080 Now I can tell you that tonight I am going to close the Bedford case. 106 00:05:38,080 --> 00:05:39,080 Mr. Grange? 107 00:05:39,080 --> 00:05:40,080 Oh, thank you, Lane. 108 00:05:40,080 --> 00:05:41,840 You're going to close the Bedford case tonight? 109 00:05:41,840 --> 00:05:45,240 I'll give you the facts in an orderly fashion. 110 00:05:45,240 --> 00:05:50,200 I never arrested John Bedford for the murder of his aunt, Miss Ferguson, for two reasons. 111 00:05:50,200 --> 00:05:53,320 First, he had an absolute and perfect alibi. 112 00:05:53,320 --> 00:05:55,360 Arresting him would only be a waste of time and money. 113 00:05:55,360 --> 00:05:59,480 And secondly, according to English law, a man discharged can never be arrested again 114 00:05:59,480 --> 00:06:01,520 on the same murder charge. 115 00:06:01,520 --> 00:06:03,080 What's going to happen tonight? 116 00:06:03,080 --> 00:06:08,120 In a short while, John Bedford will be here to dine with us. 117 00:06:08,120 --> 00:06:11,880 And, oh, yes, his victim, Miss Ferguson. 118 00:06:11,880 --> 00:06:15,240 You mean Miss Ferguson wasn't actually murdered? 119 00:06:15,240 --> 00:06:18,680 Miss Ferguson is most thoroughly dead and has been dead for years. 120 00:06:18,680 --> 00:06:22,520 So you're going to have the body of old Miss Ferguson here while we... 121 00:06:22,520 --> 00:06:25,560 Please don't anticipate me. 122 00:06:25,560 --> 00:06:29,680 As you both know, I've never lost a case except the Bedford murder. 123 00:06:29,680 --> 00:06:31,480 I'm an egotist. 124 00:06:31,480 --> 00:06:36,200 I've resigned from the criminal investigation for the sole reason of trapping John Bedford. 125 00:06:36,200 --> 00:06:39,880 Well, I must say you have a great amount of patience, Sir William. 126 00:06:39,880 --> 00:06:42,600 Yes, I am infinitely patient. 127 00:06:42,600 --> 00:06:45,240 For three years I've been planning for this night. 128 00:06:45,240 --> 00:06:48,400 This is a moment of considerable triumph for me. 129 00:06:48,400 --> 00:06:54,240 I wanted to have some witnesses, a writer who will record this event and an admirer 130 00:06:54,240 --> 00:06:58,520 who will appreciate the skill with which I will bring a notorious murderer to his proper 131 00:06:58,520 --> 00:06:59,520 end. 132 00:06:59,520 --> 00:07:01,680 I have an uncanny feeling that this is going to be gruesome. 133 00:07:01,680 --> 00:07:02,680 Come. 134 00:07:02,680 --> 00:07:04,680 You'd be ashamed to run away, wouldn't you? 135 00:07:04,680 --> 00:07:05,680 I'll stay, of course. 136 00:07:05,680 --> 00:07:08,440 So will I, as long as I have my weapon. 137 00:07:08,440 --> 00:07:09,440 Splendid. 138 00:07:09,440 --> 00:07:13,520 But before I tell you about my diabolical scheme, let me first acquaint Roberta with 139 00:07:13,520 --> 00:07:16,320 the details of the murder. 140 00:07:16,320 --> 00:07:21,000 I think I can recreate the circumstances for you quite accurately. 141 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:24,480 Very well then. 142 00:07:24,480 --> 00:07:27,240 Exactly three years ago tonight. 143 00:07:27,240 --> 00:07:30,400 Almost three. 144 00:07:30,400 --> 00:07:32,400 Hilda? 145 00:07:32,400 --> 00:07:37,760 Hilda, where are you? 146 00:07:37,760 --> 00:07:43,480 Oh, where is that foolish maid, never around? 147 00:07:43,480 --> 00:07:44,480 Yes, Saget. 148 00:07:44,480 --> 00:07:46,720 Why don't you answer when I call? 149 00:07:46,720 --> 00:07:48,520 I was in the kitchen, ma'am. 150 00:07:48,520 --> 00:07:49,840 It's after ten o'clock. 151 00:07:49,840 --> 00:07:51,440 You should be on your way home. 152 00:07:51,440 --> 00:07:53,240 I'm just about to leave. 153 00:07:53,240 --> 00:07:55,040 Has my nephew called? 154 00:07:55,040 --> 00:07:56,040 No, ma'am. 155 00:07:56,040 --> 00:07:58,960 Mr Bedford hasn't called since yesterday. 156 00:07:58,960 --> 00:08:02,480 I told him he couldn't come here anymore, just like you told me. 157 00:08:02,480 --> 00:08:05,600 I don't ever want to see him again. 158 00:08:05,600 --> 00:08:09,920 He's no good, an evil man who will come to an evil end. 159 00:08:09,920 --> 00:08:12,160 You're never to let him in here, Hilda. 160 00:08:12,160 --> 00:08:15,360 He won't ever come in this house, not if I can help it. 161 00:08:15,360 --> 00:08:20,800 Now you'd better run along and make sure all the doors are bolted before you leave. 162 00:08:20,800 --> 00:08:21,800 Yes, ma'am. 163 00:08:21,800 --> 00:08:23,680 Good night, Miss Ferguson. 164 00:08:23,680 --> 00:08:26,680 Good night, Hilda. 165 00:08:26,680 --> 00:08:35,600 Oh, pity about my nephew, John. 166 00:08:35,600 --> 00:08:39,440 Such a pity about him. 167 00:08:39,440 --> 00:08:41,800 Such a... 168 00:08:41,800 --> 00:08:42,800 Who's there? 169 00:08:42,800 --> 00:08:43,800 Who is it? 170 00:08:43,800 --> 00:08:48,120 It's John, Aunt Martha, your own affectionate nephew. 171 00:08:48,120 --> 00:08:49,640 What are you doing in my house? 172 00:08:49,640 --> 00:08:52,440 You're not at all pleased to see me. 173 00:08:52,440 --> 00:08:54,840 You're only living relative, too. 174 00:08:54,840 --> 00:08:57,720 I'd like you to leave at once or I'll call the police. 175 00:08:57,720 --> 00:09:00,120 Well, I'd rather not, Auntie. 176 00:09:00,120 --> 00:09:02,240 I won't ever talk with you. 177 00:09:02,240 --> 00:09:04,760 You don't want to talk to me. 178 00:09:04,760 --> 00:09:06,960 All you want is my money. 179 00:09:06,960 --> 00:09:10,520 You're putting the whole subject on a very vulgar level. 180 00:09:10,520 --> 00:09:14,280 You've had all the money you will ever get out of me. 181 00:09:14,280 --> 00:09:17,600 You won't get tuppence after I die. 182 00:09:17,600 --> 00:09:23,000 And it may interest you to know that I'm changing my will tomorrow. 183 00:09:23,000 --> 00:09:24,880 So I hear, Auntie. 184 00:09:24,880 --> 00:09:28,320 You're wearing gloves that... 185 00:09:28,320 --> 00:09:30,320 Yes, Auntie. 186 00:09:30,320 --> 00:09:31,320 Keep away from me! 187 00:09:31,320 --> 00:09:33,600 Oh, no, you're an old woman, Auntie. 188 00:09:33,600 --> 00:09:35,280 All that money's no good for you. 189 00:09:35,280 --> 00:09:36,600 You can't ever use it. 190 00:09:36,600 --> 00:09:40,400 But to me, money is life. 191 00:09:40,400 --> 00:09:42,440 And you're going to die soon anyway. 192 00:09:42,440 --> 00:09:44,440 No, no, you're not going to do that! 193 00:09:44,440 --> 00:09:47,400 Oh, yes, Auntie, I am, and I'd be doing you a favour. 194 00:09:47,400 --> 00:09:49,400 You're old and ill and lonely. 195 00:09:49,400 --> 00:09:50,400 Help! 196 00:09:50,400 --> 00:09:55,400 Please, not screaming, Auntie. 197 00:09:55,400 --> 00:10:05,760 They must strike. 198 00:10:05,760 --> 00:10:08,680 And don't you worry, Auntie. 199 00:10:08,680 --> 00:10:20,840 We'll have a fine funeral for you. 200 00:10:20,840 --> 00:10:24,040 That's pretty much the way old Miss Ferguson was murdered. 201 00:10:24,040 --> 00:10:27,160 Her maid, Hilda, found the body the next morning. 202 00:10:27,160 --> 00:10:29,600 I immediately went to work on the case. 203 00:10:29,600 --> 00:10:31,240 All the evidence pointed to John Bedford. 204 00:10:31,240 --> 00:10:32,960 He almost admitted it himself. 205 00:10:32,960 --> 00:10:36,080 I had him brought to my office for questioning. 206 00:10:36,080 --> 00:10:39,720 How do you do, Sir William? 207 00:10:39,720 --> 00:10:40,720 Oh, hello. 208 00:10:40,720 --> 00:10:41,720 Please come in. 209 00:10:41,720 --> 00:10:42,720 Oh, thank you. 210 00:10:42,720 --> 00:10:43,720 Cigarette? 211 00:10:43,720 --> 00:10:44,720 Oh, thank you. 212 00:10:44,720 --> 00:10:52,320 Well, how does it feel to kill your aunt? 213 00:10:52,320 --> 00:10:55,320 May I have a light, please? 214 00:10:55,320 --> 00:10:58,640 Yes, of course. 215 00:10:58,640 --> 00:11:00,080 I wouldn't know, Sir William. 216 00:11:00,080 --> 00:11:02,200 You see, I never killed anyone. 217 00:11:02,200 --> 00:11:03,200 Have you? 218 00:11:03,200 --> 00:11:08,480 Yes, I've shot and killed lawbreakers who tried to get away. 219 00:11:08,480 --> 00:11:10,320 And I've sent many of them to the gallows. 220 00:11:10,320 --> 00:11:13,360 Eh, so I understand. 221 00:11:13,360 --> 00:11:16,120 What was your relationship to your aunt? 222 00:11:16,120 --> 00:11:17,120 I was her nephew. 223 00:11:17,120 --> 00:11:20,120 Very amusing. 224 00:11:20,120 --> 00:11:22,200 She didn't like you, did she? 225 00:11:22,200 --> 00:11:23,520 I'm a truthful man. 226 00:11:23,520 --> 00:11:24,520 She didn't. 227 00:11:24,520 --> 00:11:27,360 She thought I was a spendthrift and a parasite. 228 00:11:27,360 --> 00:11:29,080 She was quite right. 229 00:11:29,080 --> 00:11:32,040 Where were you on the night of the murder? 230 00:11:32,040 --> 00:11:33,720 In jail. 231 00:11:33,720 --> 00:11:39,360 I drunk a little too much and got into a bit of a tiff with the police. 232 00:11:39,360 --> 00:11:40,560 Quite an alibi. 233 00:11:40,560 --> 00:11:41,560 Quite a fact. 234 00:11:41,560 --> 00:11:46,920 Now, it was hardly possible for me to be in jail and kill my aunt at the same time, unless, 235 00:11:46,920 --> 00:11:52,680 of course, my aunt came into my cell and allowed me to murder her, after which she walked back 236 00:11:52,680 --> 00:11:58,360 to Turret House as a ghost, dragging her body behind her. 237 00:11:58,360 --> 00:11:59,360 That's hardly possible. 238 00:11:59,360 --> 00:12:02,400 Don't you think you ought to check, my darling? 239 00:12:02,400 --> 00:12:03,400 I already have. 240 00:12:03,400 --> 00:12:05,440 You're a skillful fellow. 241 00:12:05,440 --> 00:12:08,600 Why don't you arrest me then, dear? 242 00:12:08,600 --> 00:12:10,440 No, no, Mr. Bedford. 243 00:12:10,440 --> 00:12:11,960 I have time and patience. 244 00:12:11,960 --> 00:12:14,040 Oh, you'd better work fast. 245 00:12:14,040 --> 00:12:18,440 By the time you get round to me, I'll have spent all of my aunt's beautiful money. 246 00:12:18,440 --> 00:12:20,320 It's not her money I'm after. 247 00:12:20,320 --> 00:12:21,320 It's your life. 248 00:12:21,320 --> 00:12:24,320 Your beautiful life, Mr. Bedford. 249 00:12:24,320 --> 00:12:29,800 Good day. 250 00:12:29,800 --> 00:12:36,160 Yes, and tonight I shall have him. 251 00:12:36,160 --> 00:12:43,800 Tonight, in your presence, he will commit that murder again, and this time I shall arrest 252 00:12:43,800 --> 00:12:44,800 him for it. 253 00:12:44,800 --> 00:13:02,600 Auto Light is bringing you James Mason in Banquo's Chair, tonight's production in Radio's 254 00:13:02,600 --> 00:13:08,280 outstanding theatre of thrills, Suspense. 255 00:13:08,280 --> 00:13:18,720 Say, Harlow, while I was on vacation, I used nothing but those miraculous new Wide Gap Auto 256 00:13:18,720 --> 00:13:21,000 Light Resistor Spark plugs in my car. 257 00:13:21,000 --> 00:13:23,000 And what a performance. 258 00:13:23,000 --> 00:13:25,880 That's the Wide Gap Auto Light Resistor Spark plug for you. 259 00:13:25,880 --> 00:13:30,160 They're the newest addition to the complete line of regular transport, aviation, resistor, 260 00:13:30,160 --> 00:13:34,040 marine and model spark plugs, ignition engineered by Auto Light. 261 00:13:34,040 --> 00:13:38,440 Harlow, let me tell you how those Wide Gap Auto Light Resistor Spark plugs worked like 262 00:13:38,440 --> 00:13:39,440 a charm. 263 00:13:39,440 --> 00:13:42,240 Why, of course they did, Hap, just as any Auto Light spark plug. 264 00:13:42,240 --> 00:13:46,360 But with Auto Light Resistor Spark plugs, you do get special advantages, such as smoother 265 00:13:46,360 --> 00:13:50,840 performance on leaner gas mixtures, greater gas savings, even double life under equal 266 00:13:50,840 --> 00:13:54,840 conditions as compared to spark plugs without the built-in resistor. 267 00:13:54,840 --> 00:13:59,200 And it's all due to the 10,000 ohm exclusive Auto Light Resistor built right into every 268 00:13:59,200 --> 00:14:01,400 Auto Light Resistor Spark plug. 269 00:14:01,400 --> 00:14:05,400 So friends, see your neighborhood Auto Light spark plug dealer tomorrow and have worn out 270 00:14:05,400 --> 00:14:09,560 spark plugs replaced with ignition engineered Auto Light spark plugs. 271 00:14:09,560 --> 00:14:13,680 Whether you choose the resistor type or the regular type, you'll be right because you're 272 00:14:13,680 --> 00:14:15,840 always right with Auto Light. 273 00:14:15,840 --> 00:14:22,080 And now, Auto Light brings back to our Hollywood sound stage, our star, James Mason, in Banquo's 274 00:14:22,080 --> 00:14:23,080 Chair. 275 00:14:23,080 --> 00:14:31,760 A tale well calculated to keep you in suspense. 276 00:14:31,760 --> 00:14:33,880 That's how matters stood. 277 00:14:33,880 --> 00:14:35,880 I refused to let my man arrest him. 278 00:14:35,880 --> 00:14:39,080 But how in the world could he have murdered his aunt while he was in jail? 279 00:14:39,080 --> 00:14:42,080 Well, he might have bribed the prison guard to let him out for an hour. 280 00:14:42,080 --> 00:14:43,080 You're right, Roberta. 281 00:14:43,080 --> 00:14:45,320 I believe that's exactly what he did. 282 00:14:45,320 --> 00:14:51,200 Unfortunately, the guard in question died of pneumonia soon afterwards and left us no 283 00:14:51,200 --> 00:14:52,200 further source of evidence. 284 00:14:52,200 --> 00:14:55,840 Well, as far as I can see, Sir William, you haven't a leg to stand on. 285 00:14:55,840 --> 00:14:57,960 You can't touch Bedford. 286 00:14:57,960 --> 00:15:02,680 Every man, particularly a criminal, has an Achilles heel. 287 00:15:02,680 --> 00:15:05,200 I sat down at my desk and plotted him out on paper. 288 00:15:05,200 --> 00:15:10,520 I decided I didn't know enough about him, his personal habits, his real character. 289 00:15:10,520 --> 00:15:22,800 A month ago, I went to visit him. 290 00:15:22,800 --> 00:15:23,800 Sir William, what a surprise. 291 00:15:23,800 --> 00:15:24,800 Want to invite me in? 292 00:15:24,800 --> 00:15:25,800 Oh, of course, sir. 293 00:15:25,800 --> 00:15:26,800 Please come in. 294 00:15:26,800 --> 00:15:27,800 Thank you, Mr. Bedford. 295 00:15:27,800 --> 00:15:33,920 Well, I'm really honored to have the great man pay me a visit. 296 00:15:33,920 --> 00:15:35,520 You're not after any more clues, I hope. 297 00:15:35,520 --> 00:15:37,520 It does get rather tedious, though, with you. 298 00:15:37,520 --> 00:15:38,520 Oh, no. 299 00:15:38,520 --> 00:15:39,520 No, not at all. 300 00:15:39,520 --> 00:15:40,520 I know when I'm beaten. 301 00:15:40,520 --> 00:15:44,960 Well, I don't want to appear smug, sir, but everyone has his water, Luke. 302 00:15:44,960 --> 00:15:45,960 Would you have a drink, Sir William? 303 00:15:45,960 --> 00:15:46,960 Thank you. 304 00:15:46,960 --> 00:15:52,080 I don't know whether you've heard that I have resigned from the criminal investigation. 305 00:15:52,080 --> 00:15:53,560 I'm a private citizen now. 306 00:15:53,560 --> 00:15:56,240 Oh, yes, I heard something about that. 307 00:15:56,240 --> 00:15:57,240 I couldn't believe it. 308 00:15:57,240 --> 00:16:01,680 Oh, it wasn't my love for justice that made me pursue my profession with such tenacity 309 00:16:01,680 --> 00:16:06,720 and success, with the sole exception of your case, of course. 310 00:16:06,720 --> 00:16:10,640 It was a game of skill with me, my wits against all comers. 311 00:16:10,640 --> 00:16:15,520 I lost in your case, but then we all have to lose sometimes, don't we? 312 00:16:15,520 --> 00:16:17,640 I don't believe you, Sir William. 313 00:16:17,640 --> 00:16:19,640 You're still out to get me. 314 00:16:19,640 --> 00:16:20,640 There isn't much chance, is there? 315 00:16:20,640 --> 00:16:22,680 I'm afraid not, Sir William. 316 00:16:22,680 --> 00:16:25,520 I've kept out of trouble so far, knock on wood. 317 00:16:25,520 --> 00:16:30,440 I had no idea you were superstitious, Mr. Bedford, a sophisticate like you. 318 00:16:30,440 --> 00:16:33,920 Oh, I think it's just a habit since I was a child. 319 00:16:33,920 --> 00:16:34,920 I see. 320 00:16:34,920 --> 00:16:37,040 Now, before I go, there's just one thing. 321 00:16:37,040 --> 00:16:41,200 I noticed in the papers that you're looking for a tenant for a carried house. 322 00:16:41,200 --> 00:16:42,200 Oh, yes, I am. 323 00:16:42,200 --> 00:16:43,200 I'd like to rent it. 324 00:16:43,200 --> 00:16:44,200 The scene of the crime? 325 00:16:44,200 --> 00:16:45,200 Of course, why not? 326 00:16:45,200 --> 00:16:46,200 There's no harm in it. 327 00:16:46,200 --> 00:16:47,200 As a matter of fact, it's perfect. 328 00:16:47,200 --> 00:16:48,200 And what's more, I'll let you have it very cheaply, for old time's sake. 329 00:16:48,200 --> 00:17:09,560 I saw Bedford frequently. 330 00:17:09,560 --> 00:17:14,240 Our acquaintance developed into friendship, an armed friendship, of course. 331 00:17:14,240 --> 00:17:17,320 He knew I was out to get him, and I wanted him to know that. 332 00:17:17,320 --> 00:17:23,640 But he was so pleased, so vain, that he bested me, that it gave him delight to see me. 333 00:17:23,640 --> 00:17:26,160 And that's how I got to know him pretty well. 334 00:17:26,160 --> 00:17:29,680 Fundamentally, he's superstitious and afraid. 335 00:17:29,680 --> 00:17:31,360 He's uncomfortable in the dark. 336 00:17:31,360 --> 00:17:32,800 He's an insomniac. 337 00:17:32,800 --> 00:17:36,480 He finds himself utterly unable to read horror novels. 338 00:17:36,480 --> 00:17:42,880 His sneering self-assurance is a mask for a nature that's subject to deathly fears. 339 00:17:42,880 --> 00:17:49,400 Well, tonight is the anniversary of the murder, and tonight Mr. Bedford dines with us, at 340 00:17:49,400 --> 00:17:50,400 eight o'clock. 341 00:17:50,400 --> 00:17:54,000 I asked you two to be here early, so that we could have a talk. 342 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,280 It's nearly eight now. 343 00:17:55,280 --> 00:17:56,280 Now, this is the plan. 344 00:17:56,280 --> 00:17:58,320 You both know May Wakefield? 345 00:17:58,320 --> 00:17:59,600 Shakespearean May Wakefield? 346 00:17:59,600 --> 00:18:00,600 Oh, yes, yes, yes. 347 00:18:00,600 --> 00:18:01,600 Of course. 348 00:18:01,600 --> 00:18:02,600 Wonderful. 349 00:18:02,600 --> 00:18:03,600 The greatest Lady Macbeth I ever saw. 350 00:18:03,600 --> 00:18:04,600 That's right. 351 00:18:04,600 --> 00:18:08,080 Now, during dinner, she will enter the room in the precise likeness of Miss Ferguson, 352 00:18:08,080 --> 00:18:09,080 the murdered woman. 353 00:18:09,080 --> 00:18:11,320 We, of course, will pretend not to see her. 354 00:18:11,320 --> 00:18:13,960 We will remain outwardly unconscious of her. 355 00:18:13,960 --> 00:18:16,160 Only Bedford will be aware of her presence. 356 00:18:16,160 --> 00:18:18,160 Hamlet, the play's the thing. 357 00:18:18,160 --> 00:18:19,160 Exactly. 358 00:18:19,160 --> 00:18:22,480 Now, during dinner, the electric light will be switched off at the main, and candles will 359 00:18:22,480 --> 00:18:23,480 be lit. 360 00:18:23,480 --> 00:18:25,240 We must have the correct atmosphere. 361 00:18:25,240 --> 00:18:26,360 You understand now? 362 00:18:26,360 --> 00:18:28,880 You are not to see Miss Wakefield. 363 00:18:28,880 --> 00:18:30,360 She doesn't exist for us. 364 00:18:30,360 --> 00:18:31,560 Is that clear? 365 00:18:31,560 --> 00:18:36,920 I'll look right through her. 366 00:18:36,920 --> 00:18:37,920 That will be Bedford. 367 00:18:37,920 --> 00:18:53,480 Ah, my dear Mr. Bedford. 368 00:18:53,480 --> 00:18:54,760 Good of you to come in this weather. 369 00:18:54,760 --> 00:18:56,760 Well, I never miss a meeting with you, sir, William. 370 00:18:56,760 --> 00:18:58,960 Oh, Lane, will you take Mr. Bedford's things? 371 00:18:58,960 --> 00:18:59,960 Yes. 372 00:18:59,960 --> 00:19:00,960 Miserable weather. 373 00:19:00,960 --> 00:19:01,960 Oh, indeed. 374 00:19:01,960 --> 00:19:02,960 This way to the dining room. 375 00:19:02,960 --> 00:19:03,960 Thank you. 376 00:19:03,960 --> 00:19:06,840 I almost forgot my way around in this ugly old place. 377 00:19:06,840 --> 00:19:10,920 Perhaps you have unpleasant memories associated with Turret House. 378 00:19:10,920 --> 00:19:23,920 Perhaps I have. 379 00:19:23,920 --> 00:19:29,600 John Bedford looked us over with his characteristic arrogance and superiority. 380 00:19:29,600 --> 00:19:35,240 I made the proper introductions, and then we all set out to dinner. 381 00:19:35,240 --> 00:19:38,280 Is it still nasty outside, Mr. Bedford? 382 00:19:38,280 --> 00:19:39,280 Oh, it's getting worse. 383 00:19:39,280 --> 00:19:42,080 It looks as if we're in for a few days of this weather. 384 00:19:42,080 --> 00:19:43,080 Too bad. 385 00:19:43,080 --> 00:19:49,040 I'm thinking of doing some riding tomorrow. 386 00:19:49,040 --> 00:19:50,040 The soup. 387 00:19:50,040 --> 00:19:51,040 It is excellent. 388 00:19:51,040 --> 00:19:53,240 Oh, yes, sir, William. 389 00:19:53,240 --> 00:19:55,080 Your cook is to be congratulated. 390 00:19:55,080 --> 00:19:56,080 The soup is a masterpiece. 391 00:19:56,080 --> 00:19:57,080 Poor Alice. 392 00:19:57,080 --> 00:20:01,240 She's been my cook for over 20 years, but she's given me notice. 393 00:20:01,240 --> 00:20:04,400 Absolutely refuses to stay here any longer. 394 00:20:04,400 --> 00:20:05,400 Why? 395 00:20:05,400 --> 00:20:07,560 She says this house is haunted. 396 00:20:07,560 --> 00:20:10,080 Roberta, this might make an interesting story for you. 397 00:20:10,080 --> 00:20:11,080 You should speak to her. 398 00:20:11,080 --> 00:20:14,360 She can give you a detailed description of the ghosts. 399 00:20:14,360 --> 00:20:18,600 Alice swears that she's seen the figure of an elderly woman with finger marks on her 400 00:20:18,600 --> 00:20:21,600 throat walking about the house. 401 00:20:21,600 --> 00:20:26,040 Oh, come now, sir William. 402 00:20:26,040 --> 00:20:27,040 This is just too good. 403 00:20:27,040 --> 00:20:30,600 Such an obvious attempt to frighten me. 404 00:20:30,600 --> 00:20:34,560 Sir William is convinced that I murdered my aunt. 405 00:20:34,560 --> 00:20:37,240 No, please, sir William, a little more subtlety. 406 00:20:37,240 --> 00:20:38,240 Surely I deserve it. 407 00:20:38,240 --> 00:20:41,840 Perhaps, perhaps the cook did see the figure. 408 00:20:41,840 --> 00:20:45,520 It might interest you to know, Mr. Bedford, that I don't believe in ghosts. 409 00:20:45,520 --> 00:20:50,160 And I'm sure my cook never saw this elderly figure except in her frightened imagination. 410 00:20:50,160 --> 00:20:52,820 I am afraid, sir, that your little attempt did not work. 411 00:20:52,820 --> 00:20:56,720 But I must admire your graceful acknowledgement of its failure. 412 00:20:56,720 --> 00:20:59,200 I suppose I should give up plaguing you, shouldn't I? 413 00:20:59,200 --> 00:21:01,840 Oh, no, no, sir William, never give up. 414 00:21:01,840 --> 00:21:04,600 I may have a weak spot somewhere you never can tell. 415 00:21:04,600 --> 00:21:08,200 If at first you don't succeed, you know. 416 00:21:08,200 --> 00:21:14,760 Do you, do you live far from here, Mr. Bedford? 417 00:21:14,760 --> 00:21:17,560 Thank you, Miss Stern, there's really no need to change the subject. 418 00:21:17,560 --> 00:21:21,520 I hope you find this game as amusing as I do. 419 00:21:21,520 --> 00:21:24,760 I saw a very exciting play last night. 420 00:21:24,760 --> 00:21:25,760 Hey, Mark. 421 00:21:25,760 --> 00:21:26,760 Excuse me a moment. 422 00:21:26,760 --> 00:21:27,760 It's really, really hot in here. 423 00:21:27,760 --> 00:21:30,360 Do you mind, sir William, if we get a little fresh air? 424 00:21:30,360 --> 00:21:31,920 I'm sorry, it is stuffy in here. 425 00:21:31,920 --> 00:21:33,920 Elaine, open one of the windows, please. 426 00:21:33,920 --> 00:21:34,920 Yes. 427 00:21:34,920 --> 00:21:37,440 Hey, it is awful weather. 428 00:21:37,440 --> 00:21:38,440 Simply awful. 429 00:21:38,440 --> 00:21:40,840 Yes, I don't know how we will ever get home. 430 00:21:40,840 --> 00:21:42,640 I can't stand this weather myself. 431 00:21:42,640 --> 00:21:44,160 I think I'll go to the Riviera next week. 432 00:21:44,160 --> 00:21:45,160 I'm always... 433 00:21:45,160 --> 00:21:46,160 Oh. 434 00:21:46,160 --> 00:21:48,840 Elaine, what on earth's wrong with the lights? 435 00:21:48,840 --> 00:21:49,840 I don't know, sir. 436 00:21:49,840 --> 00:21:51,160 Well, don't stand around. 437 00:21:51,160 --> 00:21:52,160 Fetch some candles. 438 00:21:52,160 --> 00:21:53,960 We can't sit here in the darkness. 439 00:21:53,960 --> 00:21:54,960 And get the chauffeur. 440 00:21:54,960 --> 00:21:56,200 He knows something about electric lights. 441 00:21:56,200 --> 00:21:57,880 I'll call the chauffeur right away, sir. 442 00:21:57,880 --> 00:21:59,320 I'm terribly sorry about this. 443 00:21:59,320 --> 00:22:00,800 We've had trouble with the wiring before. 444 00:22:00,800 --> 00:22:03,240 We'll have it fixed up in a few minutes. 445 00:22:03,240 --> 00:22:06,240 Let's get on with our dinner. 446 00:22:06,240 --> 00:22:08,200 Have some more wine, Mr. Bedford. 447 00:22:08,200 --> 00:22:09,200 I've had enough. 448 00:22:09,200 --> 00:22:10,200 Thank you. 449 00:22:10,200 --> 00:22:11,200 It was a tense moment. 450 00:22:11,200 --> 00:22:12,200 I looked at Roberta and Arthur. 451 00:22:12,200 --> 00:22:13,200 They were both pale and uneasy. 452 00:22:13,200 --> 00:22:16,200 And so was Bedford for all his poise. 453 00:22:16,200 --> 00:22:23,200 I believe that the only calm person in the room was myself. 454 00:22:23,200 --> 00:22:30,200 Oh, Mr. Bedford, you were saying something about visiting the Riviera. 455 00:22:30,200 --> 00:22:33,200 It must be lovely at this time of year. 456 00:22:33,200 --> 00:22:34,200 It is. 457 00:22:34,200 --> 00:22:35,200 I've been there before. 458 00:22:35,200 --> 00:22:36,200 You know, I... 459 00:22:36,200 --> 00:22:39,200 What's the matter, Mr. Bedford? 460 00:22:39,200 --> 00:22:40,200 Nothing. 461 00:22:40,200 --> 00:22:41,200 Nothing at all. 462 00:22:41,200 --> 00:22:42,200 I... 463 00:22:42,200 --> 00:22:44,200 I wish we could have some more light. 464 00:22:44,200 --> 00:22:45,700 It's rather difficult to see. 465 00:22:45,700 --> 00:22:47,320 I'm really terribly sorry. 466 00:22:47,320 --> 00:22:50,160 This had to happen just at dinner. 467 00:22:50,160 --> 00:22:51,760 Please have a little more wine, Mr. Bedford. 468 00:22:51,760 --> 00:22:52,760 No. 469 00:22:52,760 --> 00:22:53,760 I didn't drink much. 470 00:22:53,760 --> 00:22:58,240 The figure of a woman had entered the room. 471 00:22:58,240 --> 00:23:00,120 She'd come in silently like a ghost. 472 00:23:00,120 --> 00:23:04,560 It was done so softly, so skillfully, that her presence seemed completely unreal. 473 00:23:04,560 --> 00:23:05,560 It was a superb entrance. 474 00:23:05,560 --> 00:23:06,560 We all saw her, but we made no sign of recognition. 475 00:23:06,560 --> 00:23:07,560 In the dim candlelight, she looked ghastly. 476 00:23:07,560 --> 00:23:08,560 It was an incredible piece of makeup. 477 00:23:08,560 --> 00:23:09,560 Bedford looked at all of us to see if we'd seen the figure standing a few feet away from 478 00:23:09,560 --> 00:23:10,560 him. 479 00:23:10,560 --> 00:23:11,560 He looked at us and said, 480 00:23:11,560 --> 00:23:12,560 I'm going to go and see if you can see me. 481 00:23:12,560 --> 00:23:13,560 I said, no, I'm going to go and see if you can see me. 482 00:23:13,560 --> 00:23:14,560 I said, no, I'm going to go and see if you can see me. 483 00:23:14,560 --> 00:23:15,560 I said, no, I'm going to go and see if you can see me. 484 00:23:15,560 --> 00:23:22,640 Bedford looked at all of us to see if we'd seen the figure standing a few feet away from 485 00:23:22,640 --> 00:23:23,640 him. 486 00:23:23,640 --> 00:23:24,640 But we ate our dinner calmly. 487 00:23:24,640 --> 00:23:31,160 He looked again, shook his head, and then gulped the wine in front of him. 488 00:23:31,160 --> 00:23:32,160 Don't any of you see anything? 489 00:23:32,160 --> 00:23:33,160 See what, Mr. Bedford? 490 00:23:33,160 --> 00:23:34,160 You look perfectly well, what? 491 00:23:34,160 --> 00:23:35,160 There she is, just as plain as... 492 00:23:35,160 --> 00:23:36,160 What's got into you, Bedford? 493 00:23:36,160 --> 00:23:37,160 It's my aunt. 494 00:23:37,160 --> 00:23:38,160 My aunt! 495 00:23:38,160 --> 00:23:39,160 You've had too much wine. 496 00:23:39,160 --> 00:23:40,160 Your aunt is dead. 497 00:23:40,160 --> 00:23:41,160 You're not seeing ghosts, I hope. 498 00:23:41,160 --> 00:23:42,160 You're not seeing ghosts, I hope. 499 00:23:42,160 --> 00:23:43,160 You're not seeing ghosts, I hope. 500 00:23:43,160 --> 00:23:44,160 You're not seeing ghosts, I hope. 501 00:23:44,160 --> 00:23:45,160 You're not seeing ghosts, I hope. 502 00:23:45,160 --> 00:23:46,160 You're not seeing ghosts, I hope. 503 00:23:46,160 --> 00:23:47,160 Oh, yes. 504 00:23:47,160 --> 00:23:48,160 Oh, yes, that's it. 505 00:23:48,160 --> 00:23:49,160 I drank too much. 506 00:23:49,160 --> 00:23:50,160 I'm not used to drinking. 507 00:23:50,160 --> 00:23:51,160 You know? 508 00:23:51,160 --> 00:23:52,160 Yes, yes, yes. 509 00:23:52,160 --> 00:23:53,160 Why? 510 00:23:53,160 --> 00:23:55,320 Yes, she... she's coming towards me. 511 00:23:55,320 --> 00:23:56,760 Calm yourself, Bedford. 512 00:23:56,760 --> 00:23:59,160 I've never seen you like this. 513 00:23:59,160 --> 00:24:00,160 There's no one else here. 514 00:24:00,160 --> 00:24:02,120 Do you see anyone, Roberta? 515 00:24:02,120 --> 00:24:05,260 No, no, I don't see anyone. 516 00:24:05,260 --> 00:24:07,400 No, neither do I. 517 00:24:07,400 --> 00:24:09,480 I can't stand this. 518 00:24:09,480 --> 00:24:11,480 I'm getting out of here. 519 00:24:11,480 --> 00:24:15,360 I'm not wearing gloves today, John. 520 00:24:15,360 --> 00:24:16,360 Look, she's real! 521 00:24:16,360 --> 00:24:17,360 God, I didn't see her! 522 00:24:17,360 --> 00:24:18,360 I can't hear her! 523 00:24:18,360 --> 00:24:19,360 Let's come over here! 524 00:24:19,360 --> 00:24:20,360 She... she's touching me! 525 00:24:20,360 --> 00:24:21,360 She's touching me! 526 00:24:21,360 --> 00:24:22,360 Get out, Bedford! 527 00:24:22,360 --> 00:24:23,360 She's gone to the door! 528 00:24:23,360 --> 00:24:24,360 She won't let me out! 529 00:24:24,360 --> 00:24:25,360 I'm an old woman. 530 00:24:25,360 --> 00:24:26,360 Money is no good for me. 531 00:24:26,360 --> 00:24:27,360 I'm lonely, John. 532 00:24:27,360 --> 00:24:28,360 Let me by, Aunt Martha! 533 00:24:28,360 --> 00:24:29,360 Out of my way! 534 00:24:29,360 --> 00:24:30,360 Out of my way! 535 00:24:30,360 --> 00:24:31,360 Get away from that door! 536 00:24:31,360 --> 00:24:32,360 I'm going to die! 537 00:24:32,360 --> 00:24:33,360 Oh, my God! 538 00:24:33,360 --> 00:24:34,360 I'm going to die! 539 00:24:34,360 --> 00:24:35,360 Oh, my God! 540 00:24:35,360 --> 00:24:36,360 Oh, my God! 541 00:24:36,360 --> 00:24:37,360 Oh, my God! 542 00:24:37,360 --> 00:24:38,360 Oh, my God! 543 00:24:38,360 --> 00:24:39,360 Oh, my God! 544 00:24:39,360 --> 00:24:40,360 Oh, my God! 545 00:24:40,360 --> 00:24:41,360 Get away from that door! 546 00:24:41,360 --> 00:24:42,360 I'll murder you again! 547 00:24:42,360 --> 00:24:43,360 To hear Aunt Martha! 548 00:24:43,360 --> 00:24:44,360 I'll kill you again, you old witch! 549 00:24:44,360 --> 00:24:45,360 Please let me go! 550 00:24:45,360 --> 00:24:46,360 All right, switch on the lights. 551 00:24:46,360 --> 00:24:47,360 Officer Graham, come out. 552 00:24:47,360 --> 00:24:48,360 Arrest him. 553 00:24:48,360 --> 00:24:49,360 You heard his confession. 554 00:24:49,360 --> 00:24:50,360 Sir, I did put the handcuffs on you. 555 00:24:50,360 --> 00:24:51,360 I've got him, sir. 556 00:24:51,360 --> 00:24:52,360 Well, Bedford, it seems that I've finally caught up with you. 557 00:24:52,360 --> 00:24:53,360 I'll kill her again. 558 00:24:53,360 --> 00:24:54,360 I'll kill her again. 559 00:24:54,360 --> 00:24:55,360 I'll kill her again. 560 00:24:55,360 --> 00:24:56,360 That wasn't your aunt. 561 00:24:56,360 --> 00:24:57,360 That was May Wakefield. 562 00:24:57,360 --> 00:24:58,360 That was my aunt. 563 00:24:58,360 --> 00:24:59,360 That was my aunt. 564 00:24:59,360 --> 00:25:00,360 That was my aunt. 565 00:25:00,360 --> 00:25:01,360 That was my aunt. 566 00:25:01,360 --> 00:25:02,360 That was my aunt. 567 00:25:02,360 --> 00:25:03,360 That was my aunt. 568 00:25:03,360 --> 00:25:04,360 That was my aunt. 569 00:25:04,360 --> 00:25:05,360 That was my aunt. 570 00:25:05,360 --> 00:25:06,360 That was my aunt. 571 00:25:06,360 --> 00:25:14,360 That was my aunt. 572 00:25:14,360 --> 00:25:23,360 That was my aunt. 573 00:25:23,360 --> 00:25:37,360 That was my aunt. 574 00:25:37,360 --> 00:25:57,360 That was my aunt. 575 00:25:57,360 --> 00:26:08,360 That was my aunt. 576 00:26:08,360 --> 00:26:35,360 That was my aunt. 577 00:26:35,360 --> 00:26:39,360 That was my aunt. 578 00:26:39,360 --> 00:26:48,360 That was my aunt. 579 00:26:48,360 --> 00:26:51,360 I did not answer. 580 00:26:51,360 --> 00:26:53,360 I looked at the staring faces of Roberta and Arthur. 581 00:26:53,360 --> 00:26:55,360 And then I turned away. 582 00:26:55,360 --> 00:26:56,360 A vein in my temple began to throb. 583 00:26:56,360 --> 00:26:58,360 I put my hand to it. 584 00:26:58,360 --> 00:26:59,360 And it stopped. 585 00:26:59,360 --> 00:27:00,360 I... 586 00:27:00,360 --> 00:27:01,360 I think I'll have some wine. 587 00:27:01,360 --> 00:27:02,360 No. 588 00:27:02,360 --> 00:27:03,360 Len? 589 00:27:03,360 --> 00:27:04,360 Yes, sir? 590 00:27:04,360 --> 00:27:09,600 Fetch a bottle of brandy and pour three stiff drinks. 591 00:27:09,600 --> 00:27:11,600 Better make it four. 592 00:27:11,600 --> 00:27:31,120 I think you need one, too. 593 00:27:31,120 --> 00:27:34,200 Suspense presented by Auto Light. 594 00:27:34,200 --> 00:27:36,640 Tonight's star, James Mason. 595 00:27:36,640 --> 00:27:39,880 Well, Hap, it's great to have you back. 596 00:27:39,880 --> 00:27:42,360 Me and those 400 Auto Light products. 597 00:27:42,360 --> 00:27:47,400 Yes, you and over 400 products made by Auto Light for cars, trucks, planes and boats in 598 00:27:47,400 --> 00:27:49,920 28 plants coast to coast. 599 00:27:49,920 --> 00:27:53,640 These include complete electrical systems used as original equipment on many makes of 600 00:27:53,640 --> 00:27:55,480 America's finest cars. 601 00:27:55,480 --> 00:27:59,960 Spark plugs, batteries, generators, coils, distributors, starting motors, and bullseye 602 00:27:59,960 --> 00:28:02,200 sealed beam headlights. 603 00:28:02,200 --> 00:28:06,040 All engineered to fit together perfectly, work together perfectly because they're a 604 00:28:06,040 --> 00:28:07,840 perfect team. 605 00:28:07,840 --> 00:28:11,760 So friends, don't accept electrical parts supposed to be as good. 606 00:28:11,760 --> 00:28:16,000 Ask for and insist on Auto Light original factory parts at your neighborhood service 607 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:18,960 station, car dealer, garage or repair shop. 608 00:28:18,960 --> 00:28:28,040 Remember, you're always right with Auto Light. 609 00:28:28,040 --> 00:28:31,400 Next Thursday for Suspense, our star will be Alan Land. 610 00:28:31,400 --> 00:28:37,640 The play is called Motive for Murder and it is, as we say, a tale well calculated to keep 611 00:28:37,640 --> 00:28:40,320 you in suspense. 612 00:28:40,320 --> 00:28:47,480 Tonight's Suspense play was produced and edited by William Spear and directed by Norman MacDonald. 613 00:28:47,480 --> 00:28:53,120 Music for Suspense is composed by Rene Garagank and Lucian Morawek and conducted by Lud Bluskin. 614 00:28:53,120 --> 00:28:58,280 Franco's Chair was adapted for radio by Sigmund Miller from a short story by Rupert Croft 615 00:28:58,280 --> 00:28:59,280 Cook. 616 00:28:59,280 --> 00:29:03,640 James Mason can soon be seen in the Universal International Picture one-way street. 617 00:29:03,640 --> 00:29:07,960 In the coming weeks, you will hear such stars as Ronald Reagan and Ginger Rogers. 618 00:29:07,960 --> 00:29:12,640 Don't forget, next Thursday same time, Auto Light will present Suspense starring Alan 619 00:29:12,640 --> 00:29:13,640 Land. 620 00:29:13,640 --> 00:29:21,440 You can buy Auto Light resistor or regular spark plugs, Auto Light staple batteries, 621 00:29:21,440 --> 00:29:24,400 Auto Light electrical parts at your neighborhood Auto Light dealer. 622 00:29:24,400 --> 00:29:25,920 Switch to Auto Light. 623 00:29:25,920 --> 00:29:26,920 Good night. 624 00:29:26,920 --> 00:29:53,520 This is CBS, the Columbia Broadcasting System.