1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:11,480 Auto Light and its 98,000 dealers bring you Sir Cedric Hardwick in tonight's presentation 2 00:00:11,480 --> 00:00:19,800 of Suspense. 3 00:00:19,800 --> 00:00:25,200 Tonight Auto Light presents a story about the most infamous poisoner who ever lived, 4 00:00:25,200 --> 00:00:30,920 the diary of Dr. Pritchard, our star Sir Cedric Hardwick. 5 00:00:30,920 --> 00:00:35,120 Land ho Harlow! 6 00:00:35,120 --> 00:00:38,560 Oh, hi Mr. McSorley. 7 00:00:38,560 --> 00:00:39,920 Why the sailors salute? 8 00:00:39,920 --> 00:00:45,040 Why in commemoration of that intrepid explorer Christopher Columbus, whose day is coming? 9 00:00:45,040 --> 00:00:46,960 But Auto Light Day is here. 10 00:00:46,960 --> 00:00:47,960 Is it now? 11 00:00:47,960 --> 00:00:52,200 Sure, today and every day, complete Auto Light electrical systems including the starting 12 00:00:52,200 --> 00:00:58,480 motor, distributor, generator, battery, coil, wire and spark plugs are being installed as 13 00:00:58,480 --> 00:01:03,520 original equipment on many leading makes of our finest cars, trucks and tractors. 14 00:01:03,520 --> 00:01:08,560 And every unit and component part is related by Auto Light engineering design and manufacturing 15 00:01:08,560 --> 00:01:12,680 skill to give the smoothest performance money can buy. 16 00:01:12,680 --> 00:01:17,040 Oh, Christopher Columbus had plenty of trouble because he insisted the world was round. 17 00:01:17,040 --> 00:01:22,760 Ah, but you'll never have trouble if you insist on Auto Light original factory parts for your 18 00:01:22,760 --> 00:01:24,360 Auto Light equipped car. 19 00:01:24,360 --> 00:01:30,680 It pays because from bumper to tail light, you're always right with Auto Light. 20 00:01:30,680 --> 00:01:37,160 And now, Auto Light presents transcribed the diary of Dr. Pritchard, a true story starring 21 00:01:37,160 --> 00:01:47,360 Sir Cedric Hardwick and hoping once again to keep you in suspense. 22 00:01:47,360 --> 00:01:53,760 There we are, Lily. 23 00:01:53,760 --> 00:01:56,920 Now I want you to drink every drop. 24 00:01:56,920 --> 00:01:58,360 Will it taste nasty, Doctor? 25 00:01:58,360 --> 00:02:00,360 No, no, no, not at all. 26 00:02:00,360 --> 00:02:05,040 A little sour, perhaps, that's all, to make you feel ever so much better. 27 00:02:05,040 --> 00:02:08,320 Hold your nose if you like, and mind you, every drop. 28 00:02:08,320 --> 00:02:09,320 Come along. 29 00:02:09,320 --> 00:02:10,320 Not so bad? 30 00:02:10,320 --> 00:02:11,320 Not very nice, sir. 31 00:02:11,320 --> 00:02:16,320 Have to take the bitter with the sweet. 32 00:02:16,320 --> 00:02:20,680 Ha ha, naughty girl, too many teetle-tots, eh? 33 00:02:20,680 --> 00:02:23,800 Ah, a touch of gastric annoyance. 34 00:02:23,800 --> 00:02:27,520 Well, well, we must be careful of our waistline. 35 00:02:27,520 --> 00:02:30,240 Such a pretty waist. 36 00:02:30,240 --> 00:02:34,160 I think I'm getting sleepy. 37 00:02:34,160 --> 00:02:37,600 Good, good, lie down. 38 00:02:37,600 --> 00:02:38,600 I'll cover you up. 39 00:02:38,600 --> 00:02:41,600 You're so good to me, Doctor. 40 00:02:41,600 --> 00:02:44,600 You are a good girl, Lily. 41 00:02:44,600 --> 00:02:47,600 Your beard tickles. 42 00:02:47,600 --> 00:02:48,600 Stop. 43 00:02:48,600 --> 00:02:52,840 Good night, Lily. 44 00:02:52,840 --> 00:02:53,840 Sleep well. 45 00:02:53,840 --> 00:02:54,840 Good night. 46 00:02:54,840 --> 00:03:04,760 Lily? 47 00:03:04,760 --> 00:03:11,360 Lily? 48 00:03:11,360 --> 00:03:16,240 Lily? 49 00:03:16,240 --> 00:03:21,240 That's better. 50 00:03:21,240 --> 00:03:28,240 Good night, Lily. 51 00:03:28,240 --> 00:03:49,040 Fifth of May, what a frightful thing. 52 00:03:49,040 --> 00:03:51,320 The upstairs maid passed away in her bed. 53 00:03:51,320 --> 00:03:56,600 She must have fallen asleep whilst reading, and I suppose the gaslight ignited the curtains. 54 00:03:56,600 --> 00:03:57,600 She burnt to death. 55 00:03:57,600 --> 00:03:58,600 Poor little Lily. 56 00:03:58,600 --> 00:04:02,560 It will be a great loss to Mrs. Pritchard. 57 00:04:02,560 --> 00:04:05,920 I shall have to wire her the first thing in the morning. 58 00:04:05,920 --> 00:04:10,960 Then it will be as well to engage a maid to replace Lily as soon as possible. 59 00:04:10,960 --> 00:04:14,000 After that, we had better move to a more suitable residence. 60 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:16,040 But why, dear? 61 00:04:16,040 --> 00:04:17,720 Why must we move? 62 00:04:17,720 --> 00:04:20,760 Well, I've been thinking about it for quite a long time, Mary. 63 00:04:20,760 --> 00:04:26,800 Whilst you were away, I made up my mind to suggest it, and now, after what happened to 64 00:04:26,800 --> 00:04:27,800 poor Lily, why... 65 00:04:27,800 --> 00:04:31,120 But it's been so lovely here, especially for the children. 66 00:04:31,120 --> 00:04:33,200 I know, but there is my position, too. 67 00:04:33,200 --> 00:04:36,280 We owe it to ourselves to keep up appearances. 68 00:04:36,280 --> 00:04:39,000 Now there's a delightful spot in Caverns Place. 69 00:04:39,000 --> 00:04:41,600 I'm sure you'll be very happy with it. 70 00:04:41,600 --> 00:04:45,120 All right, dear, if you think it for the best. 71 00:04:45,120 --> 00:04:46,120 Indeed I do. 72 00:04:46,120 --> 00:04:48,120 The best is all. 73 00:04:48,120 --> 00:04:51,680 Oh, are you going out, dear? 74 00:04:51,680 --> 00:04:55,120 Yes, I have one or two patients to see. 75 00:04:55,120 --> 00:05:01,400 Well, before you go, I did want to talk to you about the new maid, Ellen. 76 00:05:01,400 --> 00:05:02,400 Oh? 77 00:05:02,400 --> 00:05:06,160 It was terribly sweet of you to engage her while I was with Mother, but... 78 00:05:06,160 --> 00:05:07,160 But? 79 00:05:07,160 --> 00:05:08,160 Well, I... 80 00:05:08,160 --> 00:05:12,360 I'd rather wonder whether she's exactly suitable. 81 00:05:12,360 --> 00:05:15,320 I mean, she does seem a little forward. 82 00:05:15,320 --> 00:05:16,600 Well, I hadn't noticed that. 83 00:05:16,600 --> 00:05:20,160 I find her character excellent, and her appearance very pleasing. 84 00:05:20,160 --> 00:05:22,200 Well, yes, but... 85 00:05:22,200 --> 00:05:26,600 Mary, I think you'd better begin the arrangements for the moving. 86 00:05:26,600 --> 00:05:28,840 I shall be home in time for dinner. 87 00:05:28,840 --> 00:05:33,040 Goodbye, my dear. 88 00:05:33,040 --> 00:05:38,480 9th of May. 89 00:05:38,480 --> 00:05:43,000 Dear sweet Mary, how she does worry about every little detail. 90 00:05:43,000 --> 00:05:47,400 How can one man be so blessed with such a loving wife and family? 91 00:05:47,400 --> 00:05:50,840 I must provide only the best for them. 92 00:05:50,840 --> 00:05:53,440 I do hope that Mary likes the new house. 93 00:05:53,440 --> 00:05:58,160 I'm sure that she will once we are settled. 94 00:05:58,160 --> 00:06:03,160 3rd of June. 95 00:06:03,160 --> 00:06:06,080 We are going to be very happy down here in Clarence Place. 96 00:06:06,080 --> 00:06:10,400 The children are adjusting themselves marvelously to their new surroundings. 97 00:06:10,400 --> 00:06:14,600 I was rather aggravated that the insurance company refused to pay compensation for the 98 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:17,480 belongings of poor, unfortunate Lily. 99 00:06:17,480 --> 00:06:21,080 The few trifling baubles which couldn't be found in her room. 100 00:06:21,080 --> 00:06:25,520 I almost received the impression that they suspected I was making a fraudulent claim 101 00:06:25,520 --> 00:06:28,600 I should change companies immediately. 102 00:06:28,600 --> 00:06:31,880 Must remember to prepare tonic for darling Mary. 103 00:06:31,880 --> 00:06:36,880 She seems rather tired lately. 104 00:06:36,880 --> 00:06:40,760 Good evening, Doctor. 105 00:06:40,760 --> 00:06:43,400 Good evening, Ellen. 106 00:06:43,400 --> 00:06:44,400 Everything all right today? 107 00:06:44,400 --> 00:06:46,400 Oh, yes, sir. 108 00:06:46,400 --> 00:06:47,960 That's good. 109 00:06:47,960 --> 00:06:51,000 And what has Cook prepared for dinner? 110 00:06:51,000 --> 00:06:53,520 Something I'm sure you'll like, sir. 111 00:06:53,520 --> 00:06:57,960 By the way, sir, I forgot to thank you for the pretty things you left in my room the 112 00:06:57,960 --> 00:06:58,960 other day. 113 00:06:58,960 --> 00:07:00,560 They must have been awfully expensive. 114 00:07:00,560 --> 00:07:02,400 Not at all, my dear. 115 00:07:02,400 --> 00:07:04,800 You're a very obliging girl. 116 00:07:04,800 --> 00:07:09,720 The baubles were nothing at all, nothing. 117 00:07:09,720 --> 00:07:10,720 Where is Mrs. Pritchard? 118 00:07:10,720 --> 00:07:11,720 Upstairs, sir. 119 00:07:11,720 --> 00:07:12,720 She's not feeling very well. 120 00:07:12,720 --> 00:07:14,720 Took a lie down after tea. 121 00:07:14,720 --> 00:07:17,520 Dear me, I must run up. 122 00:07:17,520 --> 00:07:20,800 Oh, you're on night off, isn't it, Ellen? 123 00:07:20,800 --> 00:07:21,800 Yes, sir. 124 00:07:21,800 --> 00:07:22,800 Quite. 125 00:07:22,800 --> 00:07:25,880 I should know, shouldn't I? 126 00:07:25,880 --> 00:07:29,800 I may have to go out myself later to see a patient. 127 00:07:29,800 --> 00:07:31,800 Oh, yes, sir. 128 00:07:31,800 --> 00:07:33,800 Right you are, Ellen. 129 00:07:33,800 --> 00:07:34,800 Perhaps I can drop you off somewhere. 130 00:07:34,800 --> 00:07:35,800 Thank you, sir. 131 00:07:35,800 --> 00:07:36,800 Thanks awfully. 132 00:07:36,800 --> 00:07:37,800 Not at all. 133 00:07:37,800 --> 00:07:42,800 Tell Cook I shall be ready for supper in ten minutes. 134 00:07:42,800 --> 00:07:47,800 Very good, sir. 135 00:07:47,800 --> 00:07:54,800 Well, well, what have we here? 136 00:07:54,800 --> 00:07:56,800 Oh, hello, Edward. 137 00:07:56,800 --> 00:07:58,520 This will never do. 138 00:07:58,520 --> 00:08:00,800 What seems to be the trouble, Mary? 139 00:08:00,800 --> 00:08:02,880 I don't know. 140 00:08:02,880 --> 00:08:04,800 I just don't feel well. 141 00:08:04,800 --> 00:08:05,800 Nonsense. 142 00:08:05,800 --> 00:08:06,800 Have you been taking the tonic? 143 00:08:06,800 --> 00:08:07,800 Yes, dear. 144 00:08:07,800 --> 00:08:10,800 No, I think that you're babying yourself. 145 00:08:10,800 --> 00:08:13,800 A little perhaps. 146 00:08:13,800 --> 00:08:14,800 Out with it. 147 00:08:14,800 --> 00:08:18,960 Well, I really don't feel at all well, Edward. 148 00:08:18,960 --> 00:08:21,800 My headache and I feel sick. 149 00:08:21,800 --> 00:08:23,800 Let's try a spoonful of tonic. 150 00:08:23,800 --> 00:08:24,800 Almost, I dear. 151 00:08:24,800 --> 00:08:27,800 It doesn't seem to really do any good. 152 00:08:27,800 --> 00:08:30,800 Now, now, now, doctor knows best. 153 00:08:30,800 --> 00:08:34,800 There's a sedative in here to help you relax. 154 00:08:34,800 --> 00:08:37,800 The moving must have been too much for you. 155 00:08:37,800 --> 00:08:39,800 I suppose so. 156 00:08:39,800 --> 00:08:42,800 Sit up, dear. 157 00:08:42,800 --> 00:08:43,800 There. 158 00:08:43,800 --> 00:08:47,800 Must take care of my sweetheart, mustn't I? 159 00:08:47,800 --> 00:08:49,800 I shall have to go out later. 160 00:08:49,800 --> 00:08:52,800 I'll leave instructions with nurse to put the children to bed. 161 00:08:52,800 --> 00:08:54,800 I want you to rest. 162 00:08:54,800 --> 00:08:56,800 Yes, Edward. 163 00:08:56,800 --> 00:08:57,800 Oh! 164 00:08:57,800 --> 00:08:59,800 What is it? 165 00:08:59,800 --> 00:09:02,800 It's my stomach, I think. 166 00:09:02,800 --> 00:09:04,800 Now, now, now, try to rest. 167 00:09:04,800 --> 00:09:06,800 Cook will send you up some hot broth later. 168 00:09:06,800 --> 00:09:08,800 I shan't be late. 169 00:09:15,800 --> 00:09:17,800 I had a lovely evening, sir. 170 00:09:17,800 --> 00:09:19,800 I'm so glad, Ellen. 171 00:09:19,800 --> 00:09:23,800 Sir, don't you think that I ought to go round to the service entrance? 172 00:09:23,800 --> 00:09:26,800 Of course not, silly girl. 173 00:09:26,800 --> 00:09:28,800 I walked you home, didn't I? 174 00:09:28,800 --> 00:09:30,800 Oh, yes, sir. 175 00:09:30,800 --> 00:09:35,800 Before we go in, Ellen, don't you think... 176 00:09:35,800 --> 00:09:37,800 Someone will see. 177 00:09:37,800 --> 00:09:40,800 No, no, it's too dark here. 178 00:09:40,800 --> 00:09:44,800 Your beard, it tickles. 179 00:09:44,800 --> 00:09:46,800 Mm-hmm. 180 00:09:46,800 --> 00:09:49,800 Lord, what was that? 181 00:09:54,800 --> 00:09:56,800 It's Mrs. Pritchett, sir. 182 00:09:56,800 --> 00:09:58,800 Oh, Lord, she's been murdered. 183 00:09:58,800 --> 00:10:00,800 Go to your room, Ellen, immediately. 184 00:10:07,800 --> 00:10:10,800 Mary! Mary, what's the matter, Mary? 185 00:10:10,800 --> 00:10:15,800 Oh, the pain in my... 186 00:10:15,800 --> 00:10:18,800 Oh, my dear, you've woken the whole house. 187 00:10:18,800 --> 00:10:20,800 Do try to control yourself. 188 00:10:20,800 --> 00:10:24,800 Oh, what's the matter with me? 189 00:10:24,800 --> 00:10:27,800 I'm so sick. 190 00:10:27,800 --> 00:10:30,800 Edward, what is it? 191 00:10:30,800 --> 00:10:34,800 Oh, more than likely acute indigestion, nerves, you know. 192 00:10:34,800 --> 00:10:39,800 Edward, I'm frightened. 193 00:10:39,800 --> 00:10:42,800 Will I die? 194 00:10:42,800 --> 00:10:45,800 Oh, you old girl, you. 195 00:10:45,800 --> 00:10:47,800 Oh, you're as healthy as an ox. 196 00:10:47,800 --> 00:10:49,800 Now stop worrying, hmm? 197 00:10:49,800 --> 00:10:54,800 We'll have you fit as a fiddle and right as rain in no time, hmm? 198 00:11:00,800 --> 00:11:02,800 10th of June. 199 00:11:02,800 --> 00:11:04,800 I am at my wit's end. 200 00:11:04,800 --> 00:11:08,800 Following her seizure a week ago, Mary seemed to improve. 201 00:11:08,800 --> 00:11:11,800 Then she came down again with terrible pain. 202 00:11:11,800 --> 00:11:13,800 My poor dear girl. 203 00:11:13,800 --> 00:11:16,800 She has sent for her mother, who is coming over from Edinburgh. 204 00:11:16,800 --> 00:11:22,800 I could not deny her wish, and I shall be overjoyed having Mrs. Taylor here. 205 00:11:22,800 --> 00:11:27,800 Some of our friends are talking about a consultation, in particular Dr. Gardner. 206 00:11:27,800 --> 00:11:29,800 I've given him my diagnosis. 207 00:11:29,800 --> 00:11:32,800 He seems to agree, but there is some doubt. 208 00:11:32,800 --> 00:11:35,800 Our house is a mournful place these days. 209 00:11:35,800 --> 00:11:46,800 I shall be so happy to see Mother. 210 00:11:46,800 --> 00:11:47,800 Edward? 211 00:11:47,800 --> 00:11:50,800 Hello, Mother. Welcome. Welcome. 212 00:11:50,800 --> 00:11:52,800 How is my sweetheart? 213 00:11:52,800 --> 00:11:54,800 Your wife is very, very ill, Edward. 214 00:11:54,800 --> 00:11:55,800 I want to talk to you about her. 215 00:11:55,800 --> 00:11:56,800 Yes? 216 00:11:56,800 --> 00:11:58,800 What are you up to, Edward? 217 00:11:58,800 --> 00:12:00,800 I beg your pardon? 218 00:12:00,800 --> 00:12:01,800 What's the matter with Mary? 219 00:12:01,800 --> 00:12:05,800 If I knew, do you think she'd be suffering the way she is? 220 00:12:05,800 --> 00:12:08,800 Now listen to me. I telephoned Dr. Gardner and... 221 00:12:08,800 --> 00:12:10,800 This is extremely unethical, Mother. 222 00:12:10,800 --> 00:12:14,800 If my daughter dies, that'll be more unethical, Edward. 223 00:12:14,800 --> 00:12:18,800 She was perfectly well when she visited me last month. Perfectly. 224 00:12:18,800 --> 00:12:21,800 Now she is not. Do you find that unusual? 225 00:12:21,800 --> 00:12:24,800 Dr. Gardner doesn't quite agree with your diagnosis. 226 00:12:24,800 --> 00:12:29,800 He feels that it's not his place to interfere, but that Mary should have hospital attention. 227 00:12:29,800 --> 00:12:32,800 I think that I may be the better judge. 228 00:12:32,800 --> 00:12:35,800 I can't force you to listen to Dr. Gardner, Edward. 229 00:12:35,800 --> 00:12:39,800 But I'm staying here to look after Mary. Is that clear? 230 00:12:39,800 --> 00:12:41,800 If you feel it's your place... 231 00:12:41,800 --> 00:12:46,800 I shall be with her day and night. I'm going to prepare her food, everything. 232 00:12:46,800 --> 00:12:48,800 Oh, I see. 233 00:12:48,800 --> 00:12:58,800 I'm glad that you do, Edward. It'll make everything so much better. 234 00:12:58,800 --> 00:13:00,800 10th of June, 5 p.m. 235 00:13:00,800 --> 00:13:04,800 What an extraordinarily good woman is Mrs. Taylor. 236 00:13:04,800 --> 00:13:07,800 It relieves me of such a burden. 237 00:13:07,800 --> 00:13:11,800 Ah, motherhood. Like a tigress protecting her young. 238 00:13:11,800 --> 00:13:14,800 And I would have it no other way. 239 00:13:14,800 --> 00:13:18,800 I must do something for dear mother while she's here. 240 00:13:18,800 --> 00:13:22,800 Afternoon, Dr. Pritchard. Lovely day. 241 00:13:22,800 --> 00:13:24,800 Lovely. 242 00:13:24,800 --> 00:13:28,800 I say, um, I need an ounce of Henle's tincture of aconine. 243 00:13:28,800 --> 00:13:32,800 An ounce? Oh, of course, Doctor. 244 00:13:32,800 --> 00:13:37,800 You must use quite a lot of that, Doctor. Didn't you buy an ounce last month? 245 00:13:37,800 --> 00:13:41,800 Oh, yes, yes. I find it an excellent preparation for intestinal ailments. 246 00:13:41,800 --> 00:13:45,800 Oh, glad to know about that. My wife... 247 00:13:45,800 --> 00:13:49,800 I really shouldn't administer it if I were you without medical supervision. 248 00:13:49,800 --> 00:13:52,800 It could be dangerous. Quite dangerous. 249 00:13:52,800 --> 00:14:13,800 Auto Light is bringing you Sir Cedric Hardwick in The Diary of Dr. Pritchard. 250 00:14:13,800 --> 00:14:28,800 Tonight's presentation in radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. 251 00:14:28,800 --> 00:14:32,800 Say, Harlow, that Christopher Columbus is sure a famous name. 252 00:14:32,800 --> 00:14:39,800 Sure it is, Mr. McSorley. 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She idolizes Mary and doesn't move from her side night or day. 267 00:16:17,800 --> 00:16:20,800 I know that she couldn't be in better hands. 268 00:16:20,800 --> 00:16:26,800 For a little while, I wondered whether it might not be better to send Mary to hospital, but now I think not. 269 00:16:26,800 --> 00:16:33,800 She's already showing signs of improvement. How delighted I am to see the color returning to her cheeks. 270 00:16:33,800 --> 00:16:36,800 And how is the patient today? 271 00:16:36,800 --> 00:16:39,800 Oh, I feel ever so much better. Thank you, Edward. 272 00:16:39,800 --> 00:16:40,800 I'm so glad. 273 00:16:40,800 --> 00:16:41,800 Edward. 274 00:16:41,800 --> 00:16:42,800 Yes, my dear? 275 00:16:42,800 --> 00:16:44,800 Give me your hand. 276 00:16:44,800 --> 00:16:50,800 Mother has been talking to me about going to Edinburgh with her, taking the children as well. 277 00:16:50,800 --> 00:16:56,800 Has she? Has she? Now I wonder why. Do you think she feels you need a change? 278 00:16:56,800 --> 00:17:04,800 I'm not going. My place is with you. We've never spoken much of these things, have we, dear? 279 00:17:04,800 --> 00:17:05,800 I don't quite... 280 00:17:05,800 --> 00:17:15,800 Well, I mean, here we are, 20 years married. One forgets that, doesn't one? Have you been happy? Have I made you happy? 281 00:17:15,800 --> 00:17:16,800 What an odd question. 282 00:17:16,800 --> 00:17:29,800 Oh, no, it isn't. I've tried to make Mother see that. She thinks that I'm not happy with you, but she's wrong. She's always been wrong. I love you, Edward. 283 00:17:29,800 --> 00:17:31,800 I brought you supper, Mary. 284 00:17:31,800 --> 00:17:39,800 Well, well, doesn't that smell nice? Your appetite is improving, my dear. You'll be out of bed in no time. 285 00:17:39,800 --> 00:17:40,800 Yes, she will. 286 00:17:40,800 --> 00:17:44,800 Thanks to you. Hey, Mother. Are we dining together? 287 00:17:44,800 --> 00:17:46,800 I'll be down presently. 288 00:17:46,800 --> 00:17:49,800 Good. Don't be long, will you? I'm famished. 289 00:17:49,800 --> 00:18:07,800 15th of June, 8 p.m. I rarely believe things are getting better. Mary finished every scrap of her food, and when I went up to say good night, she looked positively radiant. 290 00:18:07,800 --> 00:18:14,800 I must say that dinner with Mother was a pleasure, and very soon now all will be as it was before. Mother will be gone. 291 00:18:14,800 --> 00:18:25,800 I think I shall go to the music hall tonight. It's the servants' night off, and I should like to get out of the house to make a change after the strain I've been through. I know Mother will take care of Mary. 292 00:18:32,800 --> 00:18:37,800 I did what I could, Richard. I tried to reach you, but couldn't find you. I'm afraid it was too late, anyway. 293 00:18:37,800 --> 00:18:41,800 How horrible. What could have happened? 294 00:18:41,800 --> 00:18:42,800 I don't know. 295 00:18:42,800 --> 00:18:46,800 Catalepsy, do you think, Gardiner? The old lady has a history, you know. 296 00:18:46,800 --> 00:18:50,800 Yes, it's possible. Was she all right when you left her this evening? 297 00:18:50,800 --> 00:18:53,800 Quite. Does Mary know? 298 00:18:53,800 --> 00:18:54,800 No. She was sleeping. 299 00:18:54,800 --> 00:19:00,800 Poor girl. Poor, poor girl. It'll be such a shock. 300 00:19:00,800 --> 00:19:09,800 I was on my way over to see how Mary was getting on the friendly visit. I was alarmed when nobody answered the door, and then Mrs. Taylor somehow manages to come downstairs. 301 00:19:09,800 --> 00:19:12,800 Brave. So I do hope she didn't suffer. 302 00:19:12,800 --> 00:19:16,800 She died a few minutes later. She was in great pain, Richard. 303 00:19:16,800 --> 00:19:21,800 Frightful. Frightful. I don't know what this will do to Mary. 304 00:19:21,800 --> 00:19:24,800 Break it as gently as you can, won't you? 305 00:19:24,800 --> 00:19:27,800 Of course. Can I make you a whiskey? 306 00:19:27,800 --> 00:19:30,800 No, no, thank you. No, I'd better be off. 307 00:19:30,800 --> 00:19:37,800 Yes, yes. I say, um, about the death certificate, um, catalepsy, you think? 308 00:19:37,800 --> 00:19:43,800 I'm not sure. It was rather odd, almost as though, as though she had been drugged. 309 00:19:43,800 --> 00:19:56,800 Drugged? Oh, yes. Well, that's possible, you know. She had been in the habit of taking pills at night, insomnia, she called. It's not a very good habit, I'm afraid. That might account for it, don't you think? 310 00:19:56,800 --> 00:20:03,800 It might. Well, please offer my condolences to Mrs. Pritchard. I'll drop by in a day or two. 311 00:20:03,800 --> 00:20:07,800 Awfully kind of you, Gardiner. I'll see you to the door. 312 00:20:13,800 --> 00:20:26,800 16th of June. In the midst of life, we are in death. How sorry a truth in our house. We are in mourning. A fine old lady has died. 313 00:20:26,800 --> 00:20:33,800 Mary took the news bravely, and once again we are together. Alone. 314 00:20:39,800 --> 00:20:50,800 25th of June. Dr. Gardiner made the death certificate and mother was buried a week ago. I have been so occupied with my practice that I have had no chance of making entries until now. 315 00:20:50,800 --> 00:20:59,800 Dr. Gardiner has been calling quite often to inquire about Mary, what a thoughtful man. We are fortunate indeed to have such a friend. 316 00:20:59,800 --> 00:21:05,800 After the tragic news, Mary has suffered a slight relapse, but it was to be expected. 317 00:21:05,800 --> 00:21:22,800 6th of July. Little improvement in my dearest Mary's health. Last night a severe attack. Dr. Gardiner has troubled and begs me to send her to hospital. 318 00:21:22,800 --> 00:21:36,800 What can I say? I know that we are all better off with her at home. It is for me to use all my medical knowledge to make things easier now. I cannot bear her agonies. It has gone too long. 319 00:21:36,800 --> 00:21:39,800 Hello. Hello, doctor. 320 00:21:39,800 --> 00:21:44,800 Good afternoon. I have one or two prescriptions for you to fill. 321 00:21:44,800 --> 00:21:45,800 Very good, doctor. 322 00:21:45,800 --> 00:21:51,800 Oh, and I think you can add half an ounce of Henley's tincture of aconine. 323 00:21:51,800 --> 00:21:56,800 Good. Gracious, doctor. Every indigestion case in the city must come to you. 324 00:21:56,800 --> 00:22:03,800 Oh, well, I am not really so popular, you know. Still, the medicine does serve its purpose. 325 00:22:03,800 --> 00:22:19,800 6th of July, 7 p.m. I know my diagnosis is sound. I explained it to Dr. Gardiner and he must have been convinced. 326 00:22:19,800 --> 00:22:30,800 The children have gone to their aunts for the holidays. It is much better that way. Ellen has taken an egg flip to Mary. She eats so little nowadays. 327 00:22:30,800 --> 00:22:33,800 Dr. Pritchett, doctor. 328 00:22:33,800 --> 00:22:38,800 Oh dear. Ellen, Ellen, I have asked you to knock. 329 00:22:38,800 --> 00:22:42,800 I am sorry, sir, but what I gave the madam, I tasted it. 330 00:22:42,800 --> 00:22:44,800 Why? Why did you taste it? 331 00:22:44,800 --> 00:22:53,800 I am sorry, sir. She asked me to. It is awful, burning like I don't think she should have it. It must have been bad or something. I feel awful sick. 332 00:22:53,800 --> 00:22:54,800 Go downstairs, Ellen. 333 00:22:54,800 --> 00:22:56,800 She oughtn't to drink. It is so reddish. 334 00:22:56,800 --> 00:22:58,800 No, no. I will take care of it, Ellen. Go downstairs now. 335 00:22:58,800 --> 00:23:00,800 Yes, sir. All right. 336 00:23:00,800 --> 00:23:02,800 You only took a sip, didn't you? 337 00:23:02,800 --> 00:23:03,800 Yes, sir, but it was... 338 00:23:03,800 --> 00:23:06,800 Ask Cook to give you a glass of milk. You will be all right. 339 00:23:06,800 --> 00:23:07,800 I will. 340 00:23:07,800 --> 00:23:09,800 How annoying. 341 00:23:16,800 --> 00:23:18,800 Edward, Edward. 342 00:23:18,800 --> 00:23:24,800 Ellen tells me you are being very naughty. You won't take your egg flip and you used to love them. 343 00:23:24,800 --> 00:23:33,800 It doesn't taste the way it... it burns my throat. I can't drink it. I can't. 344 00:23:33,800 --> 00:23:40,800 What am I going to do with you? You must take nourishment. This is so good for you, dear. Please, for me. 345 00:23:40,800 --> 00:23:42,800 Here, here. I will sit you up. 346 00:23:42,800 --> 00:23:44,800 No, no, no. I will be all right. 347 00:23:44,800 --> 00:23:50,800 No, no, no. I expect the children to behave this way, but not my Mary. Drink it up. 348 00:23:50,800 --> 00:23:56,800 Oh, no. You need to kill me, please. No, I can't. I can't. 349 00:23:56,800 --> 00:23:58,800 I'm afraid you must, my dear. 350 00:23:58,800 --> 00:24:00,800 Oh, no. Please. 351 00:24:00,800 --> 00:24:08,800 Oh, no. 352 00:24:08,800 --> 00:24:28,800 That's a good girl. 353 00:24:28,800 --> 00:24:42,800 Sixth of July, 8 p.m. Tonight, my darling wife, Mary Jane Pitchard, passed from this life. 354 00:24:42,800 --> 00:24:49,800 Her last words were of love, and in her eyes was tenderness. 355 00:24:49,800 --> 00:24:54,800 How shall I live without her? What nobility and goodness she possessed. 356 00:24:54,800 --> 00:25:00,800 I cannot find words with which to describe my feelings at this moment. 357 00:25:00,800 --> 00:25:07,800 I do hope that Ellen is not indisposed. Foolish little thing. She might have been very ill indeed tasting what she did. 358 00:25:07,800 --> 00:25:15,800 What a tiny waist she has, and how she loves to stroke my beard. Ah, little Ellen. 359 00:25:15,800 --> 00:25:17,800 Dr. Pitchard. 360 00:25:17,800 --> 00:25:21,800 Ah. Good evening, Gardner. 361 00:25:21,800 --> 00:25:25,800 We've just come from the chemist shop, Pitchard. We know about your purchases there. 362 00:25:25,800 --> 00:25:26,800 Really? 363 00:25:26,800 --> 00:25:29,800 Tincture of aconine. That's what you used, isn't it? 364 00:25:29,800 --> 00:25:32,800 I should have known. I should have known that's what killed Mrs. Taylor, and you... 365 00:25:32,800 --> 00:25:35,800 No, no, no, Dr. Gardner. I'll take care of this. 366 00:25:35,800 --> 00:25:37,800 Your wife is dead, Dr. Pitchard. 367 00:25:37,800 --> 00:25:41,800 I warn you that anything you say may be taken down and given in evidence against you. 368 00:25:41,800 --> 00:25:43,800 I imagine it will be. 369 00:25:43,800 --> 00:25:45,800 Why? Why did you kill them? 370 00:25:45,800 --> 00:25:48,800 So many reasons. 371 00:25:48,800 --> 00:25:53,800 All things considered, I thought it for the best. 372 00:25:53,800 --> 00:25:56,800 You probably wouldn't understand. 373 00:25:56,800 --> 00:26:00,800 I shall have to ask you to come along to the station with me, sir. 374 00:26:00,800 --> 00:26:04,800 Oh. Yes. Yes, of course. 375 00:26:04,800 --> 00:26:08,800 I wonder, though, if you'd mind waiting for just one moment. I... 376 00:26:08,800 --> 00:26:13,800 I have one last entry to make in my diary. 377 00:26:13,800 --> 00:26:17,800 Mary, my darling, and you, Mother Taylor, soon, 378 00:26:17,800 --> 00:26:23,800 quite soon we shall meet in happier circumstances in a far happier place. 379 00:26:23,800 --> 00:26:26,800 How could it be otherwise? 380 00:26:26,800 --> 00:26:28,800 I have no fear. 381 00:26:28,800 --> 00:26:33,800 Only regret that no one will know my last thoughts. 382 00:26:33,800 --> 00:26:38,800 I close this entry with these words to whom it may concern. 383 00:26:38,800 --> 00:26:42,800 For, for the love of my life, 384 00:26:42,800 --> 00:26:46,800 for he who lives more lives than one, 385 00:26:46,800 --> 00:27:12,800 more deaths than one must die. 386 00:27:12,800 --> 00:27:14,800 Suspense! 387 00:27:14,800 --> 00:27:17,800 A true story presented by Auto Light. 388 00:27:17,800 --> 00:27:20,800 Tonight's star, Sir Cedric Hardwick. 389 00:27:20,800 --> 00:27:23,800 This is Harlow Wilcock speaking for Auto Light, 390 00:27:23,800 --> 00:27:27,800 world's largest independent manufacturer of automotive electrical equipment. 391 00:27:27,800 --> 00:27:31,800 Auto Light is proud to serve the greatest names in the industry. 392 00:27:31,800 --> 00:27:33,800 They are members of the Auto Light family, 393 00:27:33,800 --> 00:27:37,800 as are the 98,000 Auto Light distributors and dealers in the United States, 394 00:27:37,800 --> 00:27:41,800 and thousands more in Canada and throughout the world. 395 00:27:41,800 --> 00:27:44,800 Our family also includes the nearly 30,000 men and women 396 00:27:44,800 --> 00:27:47,800 in 28 great Auto Light plants from coast to coast, 397 00:27:47,800 --> 00:27:51,800 and in still other Auto Light plants in many foreign countries, 398 00:27:51,800 --> 00:27:57,800 as well as the 18,000 people who have invested a portion of their savings in Auto Light. 399 00:27:57,800 --> 00:28:01,800 Every Auto Light product is backed by constant research 400 00:28:01,800 --> 00:28:05,800 and precision built to the highest standards of quality and performance. 401 00:28:05,800 --> 00:28:18,800 So remember, from bumper to tail light, you're always right with Auto Light. 402 00:28:18,800 --> 00:28:23,800 Next week, an award-winning actor with another award-winning performance, 403 00:28:23,800 --> 00:28:29,800 Mr. Richard Widmark, in the true story of a man alone on an atom-bombed island, 404 00:28:29,800 --> 00:28:35,800 will be heard on Suspense. 405 00:28:35,800 --> 00:28:39,800 The Diary of Dr. Pritchard was written for Suspense by Anthony Ellis. 406 00:28:39,800 --> 00:28:43,800 Suspense was transcribed and directed by Elliot Lewis. 407 00:28:43,800 --> 00:28:47,800 Music was written by Lucian Morawick and conducted by Lud Gluskin. 408 00:28:47,800 --> 00:28:52,800 Featured in tonight's cast were Paula Winslow, Alma Lawton, Georgia Ellis, Norma Varden, 409 00:28:52,800 --> 00:28:55,800 William Johnstone, Ben Wright, and Joseph Kearns. 410 00:28:55,800 --> 00:29:00,800 Sir Cedric Hardwick may be seen in the fall tour of the first drama quartet's presentation 411 00:29:00,800 --> 00:29:07,800 of Don Juan in Hell by George Bernard Shaw. 412 00:29:07,800 --> 00:29:11,800 You can buy Auto Light electrical parts, Auto Light staple batteries, 413 00:29:11,800 --> 00:29:16,800 and Auto Light resistor or standard type spark plugs at your neighborhood Auto Light dealers. 414 00:29:16,800 --> 00:29:23,800 Switch to Auto Light. 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