1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:15,000 And now, tonight's presentation of radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. 2 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:22,640 Tonight, the story of a pleasant young Englishman and his wife who encounter a murderer and 3 00:00:22,640 --> 00:00:23,640 a parson. 4 00:00:23,640 --> 00:00:27,280 They can't tell which is which, not for the life of them. 5 00:00:27,280 --> 00:00:32,360 So now, with Lawrence Dobkin as Edward and Paula Winslow as Joan, here is tonight's 6 00:00:32,360 --> 00:00:40,880 Suspense play, A Little Matter of Memory. 7 00:00:40,880 --> 00:00:45,720 Some observations on Be Hard by Edward Mantle. 8 00:00:45,720 --> 00:00:51,720 I am recording the events of the past several hours in the hope that my observations may 9 00:00:51,720 --> 00:00:57,440 in some measure be of assistance to those who must treat that violent, that deranged, 10 00:00:57,440 --> 00:01:02,120 that homicidal psychotic which is Barrington Howard. 11 00:01:02,120 --> 00:01:06,920 My contact with the case began at five o'clock this afternoon, but first I feel I ought to 12 00:01:06,920 --> 00:01:13,200 explain the presence of my wife and self in this desolate and remote corner of the moors. 13 00:01:13,200 --> 00:01:17,600 On August 1st, I'd suffered a stroke which resulted in a partial paralysis of my left 14 00:01:17,600 --> 00:01:18,600 side. 15 00:01:18,600 --> 00:01:32,400 Before my convalescence, we came to this place, a tiny cottage high on the moors near Buckworth. 16 00:01:32,400 --> 00:01:39,120 These moors have been to me a revelation and a delight, or rather were so, until five o'clock 17 00:01:39,120 --> 00:01:40,120 of this afternoon. 18 00:01:40,120 --> 00:01:44,360 We'd been off on a tramp and were just returning to the cottage. 19 00:01:44,360 --> 00:01:48,760 Oh, but darling, whatever on earth would you do with all those flowers? 20 00:01:48,760 --> 00:01:50,880 Oh, I don't know, dry them or something, I suppose. 21 00:01:50,880 --> 00:01:55,920 Or just talk in the wild or something about hanging them upside down so they'll keep forever 22 00:01:55,920 --> 00:01:56,920 that way. 23 00:01:56,920 --> 00:01:57,920 Although, oh, here, hold them. 24 00:01:57,920 --> 00:01:58,920 Will you want to get the lock? 25 00:01:58,920 --> 00:01:59,920 Yes, I've got them. 26 00:01:59,920 --> 00:02:04,360 Although, if that's why anyone wants flowers hanging about upside down, beat me right side 27 00:02:04,360 --> 00:02:06,400 up the way they would intend to. 28 00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:08,400 You know, like this, huh? 29 00:02:08,400 --> 00:02:10,640 Oh, someone's left us a note. 30 00:02:10,640 --> 00:02:11,640 Oh, two notes. 31 00:02:11,640 --> 00:02:12,640 But who's...? 32 00:02:12,640 --> 00:02:14,640 Well, what is it? 33 00:02:14,640 --> 00:02:17,640 Close the door, Joan. 34 00:02:17,640 --> 00:02:18,640 Edward. 35 00:02:18,640 --> 00:02:19,640 Oh, wait. 36 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:20,640 Wait. 37 00:02:20,640 --> 00:02:21,640 I want to see this other. 38 00:02:21,640 --> 00:02:22,640 Well, what is it? 39 00:02:22,640 --> 00:02:23,640 What do they say? 40 00:02:23,640 --> 00:02:24,640 Well, this first is a threat, rather violent and obscenely worded. 41 00:02:24,640 --> 00:02:25,640 Oh, let me see. 42 00:02:25,640 --> 00:02:26,640 No, I'd rather you didn't. 43 00:02:26,640 --> 00:02:27,640 Here, the second tells the story. 44 00:02:27,640 --> 00:02:28,640 Oh, I'm sorry. 45 00:02:28,640 --> 00:02:29,640 I'm sorry. 46 00:02:29,640 --> 00:02:30,640 I'm sorry. 47 00:02:30,640 --> 00:02:31,640 I'm sorry. 48 00:02:31,640 --> 00:02:32,640 I'm sorry. 49 00:02:32,640 --> 00:02:33,640 I'm sorry. 50 00:02:33,640 --> 00:02:34,640 I'm sorry. 51 00:02:34,640 --> 00:02:35,640 I'm sorry. 52 00:02:35,640 --> 00:02:36,640 I'm sorry. 53 00:02:36,640 --> 00:02:37,640 I'm sorry. 54 00:02:37,640 --> 00:02:38,640 I'm sorry. 55 00:02:38,640 --> 00:02:39,640 I'm sorry. 56 00:02:39,640 --> 00:02:40,640 I'm sorry. 57 00:02:40,640 --> 00:02:41,640 I'm sorry. 58 00:02:41,640 --> 00:02:42,640 I'm sorry. 59 00:02:42,640 --> 00:02:49,920 Oh, my dear Mr. Mansel, in view of the news about the man Howard being at large somewhere 60 00:02:49,920 --> 00:02:56,240 in these parts, and you're being so very isolated, you might welcome a little reinforcement. 61 00:02:56,240 --> 00:03:00,320 The police at Buckworth are all busy with cordons and whatever. 62 00:03:00,320 --> 00:03:08,480 The man Howard being really an extremely dangerous maniac, and they haven't anybody to spare. 63 00:03:08,480 --> 00:03:13,080 I will look in on you this evening, and if you think it's a good idea, help you do send 64 00:03:13,080 --> 00:03:15,440 rego during the night. 65 00:03:15,440 --> 00:03:20,280 It will be a pleasure to make your acquaintance, and I hope you will not, under the circumstances, 66 00:03:20,280 --> 00:03:22,520 think me intrusive. 67 00:03:22,520 --> 00:03:26,600 It's signed George Beale, Curator at Buckworth. 68 00:03:26,600 --> 00:03:29,680 Edward, what is in that other note? 69 00:03:29,680 --> 00:03:35,280 Well, it's from the signature is Barrington Howard. 70 00:03:35,280 --> 00:03:38,080 The Curator says he's a maniac. 71 00:03:38,080 --> 00:03:41,080 And he's threatening us. 72 00:03:41,080 --> 00:03:46,080 He says he's coming back tonight to kill us. 73 00:03:46,080 --> 00:03:48,080 But, but why? 74 00:03:48,080 --> 00:03:51,080 There are no why's with maniacs. 75 00:03:51,080 --> 00:03:55,080 He's, he's out there somewhere. 76 00:03:55,080 --> 00:03:57,080 I, I'm frightened. 77 00:03:57,080 --> 00:04:00,080 Where are the police cordons and this Curator? 78 00:04:00,080 --> 00:04:04,080 I suppose they don't catch him, or the Curator doesn't come. 79 00:04:04,080 --> 00:04:08,080 John, look, look, it's no use our standing here peering out that window. 80 00:04:08,080 --> 00:04:10,080 Let us look at this thing sensibly. 81 00:04:10,080 --> 00:04:12,080 The best thing we can do is to clear out. 82 00:04:12,080 --> 00:04:14,080 Out? Clear out where? 83 00:04:14,080 --> 00:04:16,080 It's only six miles into Buckworth. 84 00:04:16,080 --> 00:04:19,080 No reason we shouldn't make it by dark. 85 00:04:19,080 --> 00:04:21,080 But six miles over the moor. 86 00:04:21,080 --> 00:04:23,080 Chances are we'll run into the police on the way. 87 00:04:23,080 --> 00:04:29,080 But, but your heart and your side, you're still limping badly, you know. 88 00:04:29,080 --> 00:04:32,080 Nevertheless, we can make it. 89 00:04:32,080 --> 00:04:34,080 If you say so, dear. 90 00:04:34,080 --> 00:04:38,080 And first, a look round. 91 00:04:38,080 --> 00:04:40,080 Coast is clear. 92 00:04:40,080 --> 00:04:42,080 Let's go. 93 00:04:50,080 --> 00:04:52,080 Six miles. 94 00:04:52,080 --> 00:04:55,080 A man in good health could walk it in an hour and a half. 95 00:04:55,080 --> 00:04:58,080 A man in good health, which I was not. 96 00:04:58,080 --> 00:05:00,080 And with each succeeding step, 97 00:05:00,080 --> 00:05:05,080 the dusky pale horizon, violet and smoky in the soft mist of the sinking sun, 98 00:05:05,080 --> 00:05:09,080 seemed ever more distant, more inaccessible. 99 00:05:09,080 --> 00:05:12,080 The heady mask of the moor grasses and the gorse, 100 00:05:12,080 --> 00:05:16,080 these we had delighted in until now, became choking. 101 00:05:16,080 --> 00:05:20,080 I could feel my eyes tear, my throat constrict, 102 00:05:20,080 --> 00:05:26,080 and the heart in my chest thumped and shuddered with each painful limping step I took. 103 00:05:26,080 --> 00:05:30,080 And then we topped a rise. 104 00:05:30,080 --> 00:05:31,080 Edward! 105 00:05:31,080 --> 00:05:32,080 What? 106 00:05:32,080 --> 00:05:35,080 Look down there! A constable! 107 00:05:35,080 --> 00:05:36,080 Hello there! 108 00:05:36,080 --> 00:05:39,080 Hello! Wait there! I'm coming up! 109 00:05:39,080 --> 00:05:40,080 Oh, what luck! 110 00:05:40,080 --> 00:05:42,080 Yes, yes, you see, I told you. 111 00:05:42,080 --> 00:05:46,080 Oh, well, I must say we're glad to see you. 112 00:05:46,080 --> 00:05:48,080 You know, you people really haven't thought to be out here. 113 00:05:48,080 --> 00:05:50,080 Oh, you mean about the maniac? 114 00:05:50,080 --> 00:05:51,080 Yes, sir. 115 00:05:51,080 --> 00:05:52,080 You the folks renting McBloff? 116 00:05:52,080 --> 00:05:53,080 That's right. 117 00:05:53,080 --> 00:05:55,080 But you see, we found a note from that watch's name. 118 00:05:55,080 --> 00:05:56,080 A note? 119 00:05:56,080 --> 00:06:00,080 Yes. And so we thought the best thing would be to try walking it into the village. 120 00:06:00,080 --> 00:06:03,080 Don't think you ought to do that, sir. Use the suggestion. 121 00:06:03,080 --> 00:06:04,080 Why not? 122 00:06:04,080 --> 00:06:08,080 Well, between here and the town there's any number of spots we haven't been able to check as yet. 123 00:06:08,080 --> 00:06:09,080 He might be hiding, you know. 124 00:06:09,080 --> 00:06:12,080 Well, then, what shall we do? 125 00:06:12,080 --> 00:06:15,080 Go back to your house. It's a safe place. 126 00:06:15,080 --> 00:06:18,080 Well, now look here. Why don't you walk to the village with us? 127 00:06:18,080 --> 00:06:20,080 It's only three miles. It shouldn't take long. 128 00:06:20,080 --> 00:06:25,080 Well, I would, sir, but I'm due to join the search party over at the Darket Woods. 129 00:06:25,080 --> 00:06:26,080 Those are my orders, sir. 130 00:06:26,080 --> 00:06:27,080 Orders? 131 00:06:27,080 --> 00:06:31,080 I'll tell you what I will do. I'll walk along with you folks back to your cottage. 132 00:06:31,080 --> 00:06:33,080 See you arrive there safe and sound. 133 00:06:33,080 --> 00:06:34,080 Back to the... 134 00:06:34,080 --> 00:06:37,080 Oh, Edward? 135 00:06:37,080 --> 00:06:39,080 Very well. 136 00:06:39,080 --> 00:06:42,080 As we walked, we told the constable about the letter from the curate, 137 00:06:42,080 --> 00:06:46,080 and he gave us the background of the man, Barrington Howard. 138 00:06:46,080 --> 00:06:50,080 Seems that Howard had been a sort of small-time actor and ex-acrobat. 139 00:06:50,080 --> 00:06:54,080 Nothing worse in his police record than a couple of parking offenses. 140 00:06:54,080 --> 00:06:59,080 And then one night, out of the blue, he had murdered five people. 141 00:06:59,080 --> 00:07:02,080 And the next morning, he was taken to the hospital. 142 00:07:02,080 --> 00:07:09,080 And he was taken to the hospital for a couple of parking offenses. 143 00:07:09,080 --> 00:07:13,080 And then one night, out of the blue, he had murdered five people. 144 00:07:13,080 --> 00:07:16,080 Five in a single night. 145 00:07:16,080 --> 00:07:20,080 And each had received a notification in advance. 146 00:07:20,080 --> 00:07:24,080 A short, obscenely worded, threatening note. 147 00:07:24,080 --> 00:07:25,080 Just like yours. 148 00:07:25,080 --> 00:07:28,080 But... but didn't they take any precautions? 149 00:07:28,080 --> 00:07:31,080 No, miss. Or at least, not enough. 150 00:07:31,080 --> 00:07:32,080 Used to be a commando. 151 00:07:32,080 --> 00:07:34,080 Oh, about this man, Howard. 152 00:07:34,080 --> 00:07:36,080 How'd you catch him before? 153 00:07:36,080 --> 00:07:37,080 Oh, that was odd, that was. 154 00:07:37,080 --> 00:07:40,080 It was what you might call psychological. 155 00:07:40,080 --> 00:07:44,080 He was very clever at disguising himself as an actor. 156 00:07:44,080 --> 00:07:47,080 He might have got clean away if it wasn't for this psychological thing. 157 00:07:47,080 --> 00:07:49,080 What psychological thing? 158 00:07:49,080 --> 00:07:51,080 Well, it was kind of a joke, sir. 159 00:07:51,080 --> 00:07:53,080 Some folks, you know, you bring up certain topics, 160 00:07:53,080 --> 00:07:55,080 they grab the conversation and away they go. 161 00:07:55,080 --> 00:07:56,080 You follow me? 162 00:07:56,080 --> 00:07:57,080 Oh, yes. I know the type. 163 00:07:57,080 --> 00:07:58,080 That's how Howard was. 164 00:07:58,080 --> 00:07:59,080 Ah. 165 00:07:59,080 --> 00:08:01,080 Compulsive, yes. 166 00:08:01,080 --> 00:08:05,080 And on this one topic, he had what they call total recall. 167 00:08:05,080 --> 00:08:06,080 Total recall. 168 00:08:06,080 --> 00:08:09,080 He could remember everything he'd ever heard or read. 169 00:08:09,080 --> 00:08:11,080 Facts and figures and dates. 170 00:08:11,080 --> 00:08:15,080 We used to get him on his topic down at the pub just to hear him go. 171 00:08:15,080 --> 00:08:17,080 It was sort of a joke, you see. 172 00:08:17,080 --> 00:08:22,080 And so after the crime, he was in disguise, but someone touched on his topic. 173 00:08:22,080 --> 00:08:23,080 Exactly. 174 00:08:23,080 --> 00:08:26,080 We got to talk, gave himself away, we napped him. 175 00:08:26,080 --> 00:08:28,080 Well, what was his topic? 176 00:08:28,080 --> 00:08:29,080 Germany. 177 00:08:29,080 --> 00:08:30,080 Germany? 178 00:08:30,080 --> 00:08:31,080 Mm-hmm. 179 00:08:31,080 --> 00:08:32,080 Germany. 180 00:08:32,080 --> 00:08:35,080 He had a compulsive total recall about Germany. 181 00:08:35,080 --> 00:08:37,080 All about Germany. 182 00:08:37,080 --> 00:08:40,080 Well, here we are. 183 00:08:40,080 --> 00:08:43,080 Well, I wish we could persuade you to stay. 184 00:08:43,080 --> 00:08:45,080 Your orders, ma'am. 185 00:08:45,080 --> 00:08:48,080 Now, just you make sure your shutters are bolted on the inside. 186 00:08:48,080 --> 00:08:49,080 Yes. 187 00:08:49,080 --> 00:08:50,080 Put a bar across the door. 188 00:08:50,080 --> 00:08:52,080 You'll be snug and safe. 189 00:08:52,080 --> 00:08:55,080 Mind you, keep that door tight till you know who it is that wants in. 190 00:08:55,080 --> 00:08:56,080 Oh, don't you worry, officer. 191 00:08:56,080 --> 00:08:57,080 We shall. 192 00:08:57,080 --> 00:08:58,080 Good night. 193 00:08:58,080 --> 00:09:00,080 Good night. 194 00:09:00,080 --> 00:09:12,080 With his departure, we barricaded ourselves. 195 00:09:12,080 --> 00:09:17,080 This cottage is very old and built in the days of highway robbers, 196 00:09:17,080 --> 00:09:19,080 ideally suited to our situation. 197 00:09:19,080 --> 00:09:25,080 We lit the lamp and turned it very low so that no light would be seen from without. 198 00:09:25,080 --> 00:09:31,080 And then we waited. 199 00:09:31,080 --> 00:09:34,080 And we waited. 200 00:09:34,080 --> 00:09:35,080 Edward. 201 00:09:35,080 --> 00:09:37,080 Yes. 202 00:09:37,080 --> 00:09:41,080 What's the time? 203 00:09:41,080 --> 00:09:43,080 Half past eight. 204 00:09:43,080 --> 00:09:47,080 Oh, it goes so slow. 205 00:09:47,080 --> 00:09:49,080 Yes. 206 00:09:49,080 --> 00:09:52,080 What? 207 00:09:52,080 --> 00:09:54,080 I hear something out there. 208 00:09:54,080 --> 00:10:18,080 What? 209 00:10:18,080 --> 00:10:21,080 You are listening to A Little Matter of Memory, 210 00:10:21,080 --> 00:10:35,080 a live presentation in radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. 211 00:10:35,080 --> 00:10:41,080 One of the most effective savings programs is Uncle Sam's own, United States Savings Bond. 212 00:10:41,080 --> 00:10:46,080 You will find few other financial investments like U.S. savings bonds for security. 213 00:10:46,080 --> 00:10:51,080 Invest regularly every week through payroll savings or bond a month plan, 214 00:10:51,080 --> 00:10:55,080 where you work or where you bank. 215 00:10:55,080 --> 00:10:59,080 Now we bring back to our Hollywood soundstage Lawrence Dobkin and Paula Winslow 216 00:10:59,080 --> 00:11:03,080 in tonight's production of A Little Matter of Memory, 217 00:11:03,080 --> 00:11:18,080 a tale well calculated to keep you in suspense. 218 00:11:18,080 --> 00:11:25,080 Crouching there in the dim light of a lamp, we watched the heavy oak door. 219 00:11:25,080 --> 00:11:29,080 Hello in the man's zone. 220 00:11:29,080 --> 00:11:30,080 Who is it? 221 00:11:30,080 --> 00:11:33,080 The real, the jury. 222 00:11:33,080 --> 00:11:37,080 You got my note, didn't you? 223 00:11:37,080 --> 00:11:39,080 But how do we know it's not a trick? 224 00:11:39,080 --> 00:11:41,080 Yes. 225 00:11:41,080 --> 00:11:42,080 Got a torch? 226 00:11:42,080 --> 00:11:44,080 Yes. 227 00:11:44,080 --> 00:11:47,080 Stand back from the door and shine it on yourself. 228 00:11:47,080 --> 00:11:49,080 Excellent idea. 229 00:11:49,080 --> 00:11:51,080 Can't be too safe, you know. 230 00:11:51,080 --> 00:11:56,080 I'll just look out through the slit. 231 00:11:56,080 --> 00:12:02,080 And she's got one of those collars on, you know, clerical. 232 00:12:02,080 --> 00:12:05,080 Oh, come in, sir. 233 00:12:05,080 --> 00:12:06,080 Mr. Mansel? 234 00:12:06,080 --> 00:12:08,080 Yes, yes, this is Miss Mansel. 235 00:12:08,080 --> 00:12:10,080 Oh, I'm so glad to see you. 236 00:12:10,080 --> 00:12:16,080 I'd have got here sooner, but you know, every last person I saw wanted to talk, talk, talk, talk. 237 00:12:16,080 --> 00:12:19,080 Well, we were a little worried, Dr. Beale. 238 00:12:19,080 --> 00:12:22,080 We thought you just might have met with some accident. 239 00:12:22,080 --> 00:12:24,080 Accident? Oh, let's not quibble. 240 00:12:24,080 --> 00:12:28,080 You mean you thought I might have run into him, don't you? 241 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:30,080 Yes, I suppose so. 242 00:12:30,080 --> 00:12:33,080 Oh, but you're here now. That's what matters. 243 00:12:33,080 --> 00:12:35,080 Yes. And now let's see. 244 00:12:35,080 --> 00:12:38,080 Hmm. Excellent place you have here. 245 00:12:38,080 --> 00:12:41,080 Yes, they really built them in those days. 246 00:12:41,080 --> 00:12:43,080 Would you like some tea, Doctor? 247 00:12:43,080 --> 00:12:46,080 Oh bother, tea, John. I have a bottle of scotch in my bag. 248 00:12:46,080 --> 00:12:47,080 Edward. 249 00:12:47,080 --> 00:12:48,080 What, what, what from? 250 00:12:48,080 --> 00:12:49,080 Well... 251 00:12:49,080 --> 00:12:51,080 Oh, you mean on my account. Oh, my dear lady. 252 00:12:51,080 --> 00:12:52,080 Oh. 253 00:12:52,080 --> 00:12:57,080 My collar may be clerical, but my throat is British, and at the moment quite, quite dry. 254 00:12:57,080 --> 00:12:59,080 You see, John, I've had some glasses, huh? 255 00:12:59,080 --> 00:13:01,080 While I find these... 256 00:13:01,080 --> 00:13:04,080 Ah, here we are. 257 00:13:04,080 --> 00:13:06,080 Ah, yes, yes, yes, yes. 258 00:13:06,080 --> 00:13:13,080 Ah, good whiskey, a warm room, pleasant companions, and I'll turn up the lamp a bit, if I may. 259 00:13:13,080 --> 00:13:14,080 Oh, yes, do. 260 00:13:14,080 --> 00:13:16,080 Just spell the gloom. 261 00:13:16,080 --> 00:13:18,080 Well, here are the glasses. 262 00:13:18,080 --> 00:13:21,080 There's little to fear about making light now, you know. 263 00:13:21,080 --> 00:13:29,080 I've got a gun, and I know the three of us should be a proper match for any man, crazy or not, I should say. 264 00:13:29,080 --> 00:13:35,080 Well then, a toast, eh? To, er, to... 265 00:13:35,080 --> 00:13:37,080 Safety in numbers. 266 00:13:37,080 --> 00:13:43,080 Well, I really think we ought to keep clear heads tonight. 267 00:13:43,080 --> 00:13:46,080 John's the careful one in our family. 268 00:13:46,080 --> 00:13:48,080 Proper feminine trait. 269 00:13:48,080 --> 00:13:50,080 So, here we are. 270 00:13:50,080 --> 00:13:53,080 And I can't tell you how much better I feel now that you're here. 271 00:13:53,080 --> 00:13:54,080 Oh, dear. 272 00:13:54,080 --> 00:13:57,080 Constable told us that you were in the commandos during the war. 273 00:13:57,080 --> 00:14:01,080 Oh, yes, hardly the sort of thing you'd expect from the village curate. 274 00:14:01,080 --> 00:14:04,080 Still, there was a job to be done, you know. 275 00:14:04,080 --> 00:14:05,080 Edward was in the air ministry. 276 00:14:05,080 --> 00:14:11,080 Look, John, John, desk job, bad ticker. 277 00:14:11,080 --> 00:14:14,080 Never really got to see it like you chaps. 278 00:14:14,080 --> 00:14:15,080 The big do, I mean. 279 00:14:15,080 --> 00:14:17,080 Oh, don't be sorry. 280 00:14:17,080 --> 00:14:21,080 There are a lot of things I'd give my teeth not to have seen. 281 00:14:21,080 --> 00:14:23,080 Like...like Dunkirk? 282 00:14:23,080 --> 00:14:25,080 Like Dunkirk. 283 00:14:25,080 --> 00:14:27,080 Sticky wicky Dunkirk. 284 00:14:27,080 --> 00:14:31,080 Seems so long ago now that, er... 285 00:14:31,080 --> 00:14:34,080 Would you like to hear about it? 286 00:14:34,080 --> 00:14:36,080 Here, have another drop. 287 00:14:36,080 --> 00:14:38,080 Don't mind. 288 00:14:41,080 --> 00:14:42,080 Rum gov, what? 289 00:14:42,080 --> 00:14:49,080 It was aught for four, five hours that we rendezvoused with the main force off the beach. 290 00:14:56,080 --> 00:15:00,080 We sat there in the now snug little room and listened. 291 00:15:00,080 --> 00:15:03,080 He was a superb storyteller. 292 00:15:03,080 --> 00:15:08,080 And as he talked, the scenes of the war unrolled smoothly and excitingly and almost hypnotically. 293 00:15:08,080 --> 00:15:14,080 And all our way clear, and ahead of us at long last lay the rhyme. 294 00:15:14,080 --> 00:15:20,080 And after a while, what with the scotch in the warm room, I began to lose track of what he was saying. 295 00:15:20,080 --> 00:15:23,080 And then with startling clarity, I was wide awake. 296 00:15:23,080 --> 00:15:30,080 He entered Germany on the Cologne Autobahn at 3.45 on the morning of May the 20th, 1945. 297 00:15:30,080 --> 00:15:34,080 I remember it as if it were yesterday. 298 00:15:34,080 --> 00:15:39,080 It made this first sight of Germany a quite unforgettable impression on me. 299 00:15:39,080 --> 00:15:44,080 Of course, when one comes to think of Germany and the fate of Germany, then naturally... 300 00:15:49,080 --> 00:15:51,080 I looked at him as he chatted along. 301 00:15:51,080 --> 00:15:56,080 His eyes were glazed, and he spoke with a curious intensity. 302 00:15:56,080 --> 00:16:00,080 And I knew, Jones had petrified. 303 00:16:00,080 --> 00:16:04,080 I reached for the scotch bottle, it was still about half full. 304 00:16:04,080 --> 00:16:09,080 And as the man bent forward to pick up his glass, I swung... 305 00:16:12,080 --> 00:16:15,080 I should have known, I should have seen through him. 306 00:16:15,080 --> 00:16:18,080 Oh, is... is he dead? 307 00:16:18,080 --> 00:16:21,080 No, no, no, no, no, no, he's just out so quickly, get some rope, belt, anything. 308 00:16:21,080 --> 00:16:23,080 You must tie him quickly, Jones, quickly. 309 00:16:23,080 --> 00:16:25,080 Yes, yes, I will. 310 00:16:25,080 --> 00:16:32,080 I've never tied a man before, and Jones' knowledge of knots is limited to Christmas wrappings, but we used what was at hand. 311 00:16:38,080 --> 00:16:41,080 And now we wait. 312 00:16:41,080 --> 00:16:48,080 What has become of the real George Beale, curate at Buckworth, heaven only knows. 313 00:16:48,080 --> 00:17:01,080 This thing at our feet, bound like some grotesque cocoon in myriad rags and strings, my best chave ties about his wrists, Jones' maraise knife gown gagging his mouth. 314 00:17:01,080 --> 00:17:07,080 What has to become of him is not our affair, but rather that of the physicians who must treat him. 315 00:17:07,080 --> 00:17:11,080 And it is to those men, healers of the... 316 00:17:11,080 --> 00:17:21,080 Hello in there! Mansel! Hello! 317 00:17:21,080 --> 00:17:25,080 Beale? Is that you, Beale? 318 00:17:25,080 --> 00:17:28,080 Edward Mansel? Wait, wait, don't open the door! 319 00:17:28,080 --> 00:17:29,080 Beale? 320 00:17:29,080 --> 00:17:31,080 Yes, but haven't you better take a look at me first? 321 00:17:31,080 --> 00:17:33,080 Oh, not now, man. 322 00:17:33,080 --> 00:17:37,080 Oh, we thought you'd been killed or something. 323 00:17:37,080 --> 00:17:39,080 Come right in, no longer any need to fear. 324 00:17:39,080 --> 00:17:42,080 How long have you been there? Great Scott. 325 00:17:42,080 --> 00:17:44,080 Yes, meet Barrington Howard. 326 00:17:44,080 --> 00:17:47,080 That's amazing. How on earth did you do it? 327 00:17:47,080 --> 00:17:48,080 Man's a giant. 328 00:17:48,080 --> 00:17:52,080 Oh, matter of luck, I suppose. Really didn't see through the beggar for ever so long. 329 00:17:52,080 --> 00:17:55,080 Look at the collar, too. Quite an actor, what. 330 00:17:55,080 --> 00:17:56,080 Indeed he was. 331 00:17:56,080 --> 00:17:59,080 I knew he wasn't a curate when he kept reaching for that bottle. 332 00:17:59,080 --> 00:18:04,080 There's a rather strong air in here. 333 00:18:04,080 --> 00:18:07,080 I had to use the bottle to subdue the man. Pity. 334 00:18:07,080 --> 00:18:08,080 Scotch whisky. 335 00:18:08,080 --> 00:18:11,080 Oh dear me. Now then, let's take a look at these knots. 336 00:18:11,080 --> 00:18:14,080 Well, we did the best we could. 337 00:18:14,080 --> 00:18:19,080 This one's not too good, but we'll just redo it so it's really strong. 338 00:18:19,080 --> 00:18:21,080 And look at his legs. 339 00:18:21,080 --> 00:18:22,080 What's wrong? 340 00:18:22,080 --> 00:18:24,080 You only really tied the ankles. 341 00:18:24,080 --> 00:18:26,080 You ought to be careful of the knees, you know. 342 00:18:26,080 --> 00:18:27,080 Oh? 343 00:18:27,080 --> 00:18:28,080 And I'll give you another tip. 344 00:18:28,080 --> 00:18:35,080 If you really want to tie a man so he'd help to fasten his ankles to his wrists, from the back, like this. 345 00:18:35,080 --> 00:18:38,080 Edward, isn't that clever? 346 00:18:38,080 --> 00:18:39,080 I must say. 347 00:18:39,080 --> 00:18:42,080 So, was he armed? 348 00:18:42,080 --> 00:18:43,080 Good Lord. 349 00:18:43,080 --> 00:18:45,080 He had a gun. 350 00:18:45,080 --> 00:18:46,080 And told us. 351 00:18:46,080 --> 00:18:48,080 And we forgot. Look in his pocket. 352 00:18:48,080 --> 00:18:51,080 Ah, here we are. 353 00:18:51,080 --> 00:18:53,080 Still a little weapon. 354 00:18:53,080 --> 00:18:55,080 The self. 355 00:18:55,080 --> 00:18:57,080 Think what this might have done to your wife, Mantle. 356 00:18:57,080 --> 00:19:00,080 With a blown-out hole through her, you could stuff a grapefruit. 357 00:19:00,080 --> 00:19:03,080 Oh, please, old man. She's been through quite a lot, you know. 358 00:19:03,080 --> 00:19:06,080 Sorry, Mantle, but I believe in being realistic. 359 00:19:06,080 --> 00:19:09,080 That's quite a gag you've made for him. 360 00:19:09,080 --> 00:19:13,080 Yes. I don't think he'll do much talking until we're ready to take it out. 361 00:19:13,080 --> 00:19:17,080 We used a silk nightgown of mine from Paris. 362 00:19:17,080 --> 00:19:19,080 Blended. 363 00:19:19,080 --> 00:19:23,080 I just want to make sure this flower isn't as lazy. 364 00:19:23,080 --> 00:19:25,080 Ah, there we are. 365 00:19:25,080 --> 00:19:28,080 Now, what? Safe. 366 00:19:28,080 --> 00:19:29,080 Safe? 367 00:19:29,080 --> 00:19:33,080 But there's no longer anything or anybody to be safe from. 368 00:19:33,080 --> 00:19:35,080 Oh, you never know. 369 00:19:35,080 --> 00:19:39,080 Now, what other weapons did you have? 370 00:19:39,080 --> 00:19:41,080 Oh, just the bottle. 371 00:19:41,080 --> 00:19:43,080 Oh, I dealt him a good one with the bottle. 372 00:19:43,080 --> 00:19:45,080 Oh, and there's this carving knife. 373 00:19:45,080 --> 00:19:48,080 And the gun, which I have in my pocket. 374 00:19:48,080 --> 00:19:52,080 Well, it's really been quite a little adventure, eh, Mantle? 375 00:19:52,080 --> 00:19:54,080 Oh, you should say so. 376 00:19:54,080 --> 00:19:59,080 You know, I kept this little record, something for the physicians. 377 00:19:59,080 --> 00:20:00,080 Oh, may I? 378 00:20:00,080 --> 00:20:01,080 Oh, please. 379 00:20:01,080 --> 00:20:04,080 Some observations on B-Hardburt. 380 00:20:04,080 --> 00:20:10,080 I am recording the events of the past several hours in the hope that my observations may... 381 00:20:10,080 --> 00:20:14,080 ...be of some measure. 382 00:20:21,080 --> 00:20:25,080 Well, of course you realize that I'm not much for that sort of reportage. 383 00:20:25,080 --> 00:20:29,080 Oh, no, no, no, no, no, I think you did splendidly. Splendidly. 384 00:20:29,080 --> 00:20:32,080 I wonder who else may read these notes of yours. 385 00:20:32,080 --> 00:20:33,080 Look. 386 00:20:33,080 --> 00:20:34,080 Hm? 387 00:20:34,080 --> 00:20:37,080 His eyes are open. 388 00:20:37,080 --> 00:20:42,080 I never realized mad men really do roll their eyes. 389 00:20:42,080 --> 00:20:44,080 Ugly beggar, isn't he? 390 00:20:44,080 --> 00:20:46,080 Yes, I must say. 391 00:20:46,080 --> 00:20:51,080 But about your report, this stuff about Germany, did he really say this? 392 00:20:51,080 --> 00:20:55,080 I wish he'd close his eyes. 393 00:20:55,080 --> 00:20:57,080 He's trying to say something. 394 00:20:57,080 --> 00:21:01,080 But about Germany, I mean, how could anyone say what was it? 395 00:21:01,080 --> 00:21:06,080 When one comes to think of Germany and the fate of Germany, etc., etc., etc., 396 00:21:06,080 --> 00:21:09,080 that posh, that argle-bargle about the Cologne Autobahn. 397 00:21:09,080 --> 00:21:11,080 Oh, yes, ladies and gentlemen. 398 00:21:11,080 --> 00:21:16,080 Any fool can see the man is dreadfully confused and misinformed about the organization of the National Socialist Party. 399 00:21:16,080 --> 00:21:17,080 Oh, you mean the Nazis? 400 00:21:17,080 --> 00:21:21,080 The fact is the organization of the party was divided into 26 garrants or districts, 401 00:21:21,080 --> 00:21:26,080 which did not in themselves form the various provinces of the German Reich. 402 00:21:26,080 --> 00:21:31,080 East Prussia, Greater Berlin, Brandenburg, East March, Pomerania, Silesia, Magdeburg-Anhalt, 403 00:21:31,080 --> 00:21:34,080 Heiland-Mirsburg, Pringl, Schleswig-Holstein, Weser-Ems... 404 00:21:34,080 --> 00:21:35,080 John! 405 00:21:35,080 --> 00:21:37,080 Edward, he's got the knife! 406 00:21:37,080 --> 00:21:39,080 Get back! Get back! 407 00:21:39,080 --> 00:21:40,080 Neil! Neil, help us! 408 00:21:40,080 --> 00:21:42,080 He can't! He's tied too tight! 409 00:21:42,080 --> 00:21:44,080 Get back! Get back! The knife! 410 00:21:44,080 --> 00:21:45,080 The knife! 411 00:21:48,080 --> 00:21:52,080 Doesn't it interest you, Miss Memple, as I was saying? 412 00:21:52,080 --> 00:21:53,080 No. 413 00:21:53,080 --> 00:21:55,080 Bettenberg-Hornsohlen, Fadenhamburg... 414 00:21:58,080 --> 00:22:00,080 Mecklenberg-Lupig. 415 00:22:00,080 --> 00:22:05,080 Tell me, my good curate, just there on the floor does this interest you? 416 00:22:05,080 --> 00:22:08,080 The division of Bavaria is even more fascinating, you know. 417 00:22:08,080 --> 00:22:11,080 Bavaria was divided into nine garrants. 418 00:22:11,080 --> 00:22:15,080 Schraffia, Upper Palatinate, Upper Franconia, Middle Franconia, Lower Franconia, 419 00:22:15,080 --> 00:22:34,080 and Upper Franconian. 420 00:22:45,080 --> 00:23:12,320 Suspense, in which Lawrence Dobkin starred as Edward with Paula Winslow as Jones. 421 00:23:12,320 --> 00:23:18,440 Next week, the story of how perhaps the smallest of items can be the cause of unbelievable 422 00:23:18,440 --> 00:23:20,560 terror and hardship. 423 00:23:20,560 --> 00:23:24,800 In this case, the lack of a little loose change. 424 00:23:24,800 --> 00:23:28,080 We call it chicken feed. 425 00:23:28,080 --> 00:23:47,800 That's next week on Suspense. 426 00:23:47,800 --> 00:23:54,480 Suspense is produced and directed by Norman MacDonald with music composed by Lucian Morawick 427 00:23:54,480 --> 00:23:57,480 and conducted by Lud Bloskin. 428 00:23:57,480 --> 00:24:04,080 In James Helbig's story, a little matter of memory was specially adapted for Suspense 429 00:24:04,080 --> 00:24:08,760 by James Paul. 430 00:24:08,760 --> 00:24:15,440 Featured in the cast were Edgar Barrier, Joseph Kearns, and Richard Heal. 431 00:24:15,440 --> 00:24:42,960 Follow the serial adventures of Mr. Keen, Evening Times on the CBS Radio Network.