WEBVTT 00:00.000 --> 00:15.000 And now, tonight's presentation of radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. 00:15.000 --> 00:22.640 Tonight, the story of a pleasant young Englishman and his wife who encounter a murderer and 00:22.640 --> 00:23.640 a parson. 00:23.640 --> 00:27.280 They can't tell which is which, not for the life of them. 00:27.280 --> 00:32.360 So now, with Lawrence Dobkin as Edward and Paula Winslow as Joan, here is tonight's 00:32.360 --> 00:40.880 Suspense play, A Little Matter of Memory. 00:40.880 --> 00:45.720 Some observations on Be Hard by Edward Mantle. 00:45.720 --> 00:51.720 I am recording the events of the past several hours in the hope that my observations may 00:51.720 --> 00:57.440 in some measure be of assistance to those who must treat that violent, that deranged, 00:57.440 --> 01:02.120 that homicidal psychotic which is Barrington Howard. 01:02.120 --> 01:06.920 My contact with the case began at five o'clock this afternoon, but first I feel I ought to 01:06.920 --> 01:13.200 explain the presence of my wife and self in this desolate and remote corner of the moors. 01:13.200 --> 01:17.600 On August 1st, I'd suffered a stroke which resulted in a partial paralysis of my left 01:17.600 --> 01:18.600 side. 01:18.600 --> 01:32.400 Before my convalescence, we came to this place, a tiny cottage high on the moors near Buckworth. 01:32.400 --> 01:39.120 These moors have been to me a revelation and a delight, or rather were so, until five o'clock 01:39.120 --> 01:40.120 of this afternoon. 01:40.120 --> 01:44.360 We'd been off on a tramp and were just returning to the cottage. 01:44.360 --> 01:48.760 Oh, but darling, whatever on earth would you do with all those flowers? 01:48.760 --> 01:50.880 Oh, I don't know, dry them or something, I suppose. 01:50.880 --> 01:55.920 Or just talk in the wild or something about hanging them upside down so they'll keep forever 01:55.920 --> 01:56.920 that way. 01:56.920 --> 01:57.920 Although, oh, here, hold them. 01:57.920 --> 01:58.920 Will you want to get the lock? 01:58.920 --> 01:59.920 Yes, I've got them. 01:59.920 --> 02:04.360 Although, if that's why anyone wants flowers hanging about upside down, beat me right side 02:04.360 --> 02:06.400 up the way they would intend to. 02:06.400 --> 02:08.400 You know, like this, huh? 02:08.400 --> 02:10.640 Oh, someone's left us a note. 02:10.640 --> 02:11.640 Oh, two notes. 02:11.640 --> 02:12.640 But who's...? 02:12.640 --> 02:14.640 Well, what is it? 02:14.640 --> 02:17.640 Close the door, Joan. 02:17.640 --> 02:18.640 Edward. 02:18.640 --> 02:19.640 Oh, wait. 02:19.640 --> 02:20.640 Wait. 02:20.640 --> 02:21.640 I want to see this other. 02:21.640 --> 02:22.640 Well, what is it? 02:22.640 --> 02:23.640 What do they say? 02:23.640 --> 02:24.640 Well, this first is a threat, rather violent and obscenely worded. 02:24.640 --> 02:25.640 Oh, let me see. 02:25.640 --> 02:26.640 No, I'd rather you didn't. 02:26.640 --> 02:27.640 Here, the second tells the story. 02:27.640 --> 02:28.640 Oh, I'm sorry. 02:28.640 --> 02:29.640 I'm sorry. 02:29.640 --> 02:30.640 I'm sorry. 02:30.640 --> 02:31.640 I'm sorry. 02:31.640 --> 02:32.640 I'm sorry. 02:32.640 --> 02:33.640 I'm sorry. 02:33.640 --> 02:34.640 I'm sorry. 02:34.640 --> 02:35.640 I'm sorry. 02:35.640 --> 02:36.640 I'm sorry. 02:36.640 --> 02:37.640 I'm sorry. 02:37.640 --> 02:38.640 I'm sorry. 02:38.640 --> 02:39.640 I'm sorry. 02:39.640 --> 02:40.640 I'm sorry. 02:40.640 --> 02:41.640 I'm sorry. 02:41.640 --> 02:42.640 I'm sorry. 02:42.640 --> 02:49.920 Oh, my dear Mr. Mansel, in view of the news about the man Howard being at large somewhere 02:49.920 --> 02:56.240 in these parts, and you're being so very isolated, you might welcome a little reinforcement. 02:56.240 --> 03:00.320 The police at Buckworth are all busy with cordons and whatever. 03:00.320 --> 03:08.480 The man Howard being really an extremely dangerous maniac, and they haven't anybody to spare. 03:08.480 --> 03:13.080 I will look in on you this evening, and if you think it's a good idea, help you do send 03:13.080 --> 03:15.440 rego during the night. 03:15.440 --> 03:20.280 It will be a pleasure to make your acquaintance, and I hope you will not, under the circumstances, 03:20.280 --> 03:22.520 think me intrusive. 03:22.520 --> 03:26.600 It's signed George Beale, Curator at Buckworth. 03:26.600 --> 03:29.680 Edward, what is in that other note? 03:29.680 --> 03:35.280 Well, it's from the signature is Barrington Howard. 03:35.280 --> 03:38.080 The Curator says he's a maniac. 03:38.080 --> 03:41.080 And he's threatening us. 03:41.080 --> 03:46.080 He says he's coming back tonight to kill us. 03:46.080 --> 03:48.080 But, but why? 03:48.080 --> 03:51.080 There are no why's with maniacs. 03:51.080 --> 03:55.080 He's, he's out there somewhere. 03:55.080 --> 03:57.080 I, I'm frightened. 03:57.080 --> 04:00.080 Where are the police cordons and this Curator? 04:00.080 --> 04:04.080 I suppose they don't catch him, or the Curator doesn't come. 04:04.080 --> 04:08.080 John, look, look, it's no use our standing here peering out that window. 04:08.080 --> 04:10.080 Let us look at this thing sensibly. 04:10.080 --> 04:12.080 The best thing we can do is to clear out. 04:12.080 --> 04:14.080 Out? Clear out where? 04:14.080 --> 04:16.080 It's only six miles into Buckworth. 04:16.080 --> 04:19.080 No reason we shouldn't make it by dark. 04:19.080 --> 04:21.080 But six miles over the moor. 04:21.080 --> 04:23.080 Chances are we'll run into the police on the way. 04:23.080 --> 04:29.080 But, but your heart and your side, you're still limping badly, you know. 04:29.080 --> 04:32.080 Nevertheless, we can make it. 04:32.080 --> 04:34.080 If you say so, dear. 04:34.080 --> 04:38.080 And first, a look round. 04:38.080 --> 04:40.080 Coast is clear. 04:40.080 --> 04:42.080 Let's go. 04:50.080 --> 04:52.080 Six miles. 04:52.080 --> 04:55.080 A man in good health could walk it in an hour and a half. 04:55.080 --> 04:58.080 A man in good health, which I was not. 04:58.080 --> 05:00.080 And with each succeeding step, 05:00.080 --> 05:05.080 the dusky pale horizon, violet and smoky in the soft mist of the sinking sun, 05:05.080 --> 05:09.080 seemed ever more distant, more inaccessible. 05:09.080 --> 05:12.080 The heady mask of the moor grasses and the gorse, 05:12.080 --> 05:16.080 these we had delighted in until now, became choking. 05:16.080 --> 05:20.080 I could feel my eyes tear, my throat constrict, 05:20.080 --> 05:26.080 and the heart in my chest thumped and shuddered with each painful limping step I took. 05:26.080 --> 05:30.080 And then we topped a rise. 05:30.080 --> 05:31.080 Edward! 05:31.080 --> 05:32.080 What? 05:32.080 --> 05:35.080 Look down there! A constable! 05:35.080 --> 05:36.080 Hello there! 05:36.080 --> 05:39.080 Hello! Wait there! I'm coming up! 05:39.080 --> 05:40.080 Oh, what luck! 05:40.080 --> 05:42.080 Yes, yes, you see, I told you. 05:42.080 --> 05:46.080 Oh, well, I must say we're glad to see you. 05:46.080 --> 05:48.080 You know, you people really haven't thought to be out here. 05:48.080 --> 05:50.080 Oh, you mean about the maniac? 05:50.080 --> 05:51.080 Yes, sir. 05:51.080 --> 05:52.080 You the folks renting McBloff? 05:52.080 --> 05:53.080 That's right. 05:53.080 --> 05:55.080 But you see, we found a note from that watch's name. 05:55.080 --> 05:56.080 A note? 05:56.080 --> 06:00.080 Yes. And so we thought the best thing would be to try walking it into the village. 06:00.080 --> 06:03.080 Don't think you ought to do that, sir. Use the suggestion. 06:03.080 --> 06:04.080 Why not? 06:04.080 --> 06:08.080 Well, between here and the town there's any number of spots we haven't been able to check as yet. 06:08.080 --> 06:09.080 He might be hiding, you know. 06:09.080 --> 06:12.080 Well, then, what shall we do? 06:12.080 --> 06:15.080 Go back to your house. It's a safe place. 06:15.080 --> 06:18.080 Well, now look here. Why don't you walk to the village with us? 06:18.080 --> 06:20.080 It's only three miles. It shouldn't take long. 06:20.080 --> 06:25.080 Well, I would, sir, but I'm due to join the search party over at the Darket Woods. 06:25.080 --> 06:26.080 Those are my orders, sir. 06:26.080 --> 06:27.080 Orders? 06:27.080 --> 06:31.080 I'll tell you what I will do. I'll walk along with you folks back to your cottage. 06:31.080 --> 06:33.080 See you arrive there safe and sound. 06:33.080 --> 06:34.080 Back to the... 06:34.080 --> 06:37.080 Oh, Edward? 06:37.080 --> 06:39.080 Very well. 06:39.080 --> 06:42.080 As we walked, we told the constable about the letter from the curate, 06:42.080 --> 06:46.080 and he gave us the background of the man, Barrington Howard. 06:46.080 --> 06:50.080 Seems that Howard had been a sort of small-time actor and ex-acrobat. 06:50.080 --> 06:54.080 Nothing worse in his police record than a couple of parking offenses. 06:54.080 --> 06:59.080 And then one night, out of the blue, he had murdered five people. 06:59.080 --> 07:02.080 And the next morning, he was taken to the hospital. 07:02.080 --> 07:09.080 And he was taken to the hospital for a couple of parking offenses. 07:09.080 --> 07:13.080 And then one night, out of the blue, he had murdered five people. 07:13.080 --> 07:16.080 Five in a single night. 07:16.080 --> 07:20.080 And each had received a notification in advance. 07:20.080 --> 07:24.080 A short, obscenely worded, threatening note. 07:24.080 --> 07:25.080 Just like yours. 07:25.080 --> 07:28.080 But... but didn't they take any precautions? 07:28.080 --> 07:31.080 No, miss. Or at least, not enough. 07:31.080 --> 07:32.080 Used to be a commando. 07:32.080 --> 07:34.080 Oh, about this man, Howard. 07:34.080 --> 07:36.080 How'd you catch him before? 07:36.080 --> 07:37.080 Oh, that was odd, that was. 07:37.080 --> 07:40.080 It was what you might call psychological. 07:40.080 --> 07:44.080 He was very clever at disguising himself as an actor. 07:44.080 --> 07:47.080 He might have got clean away if it wasn't for this psychological thing. 07:47.080 --> 07:49.080 What psychological thing? 07:49.080 --> 07:51.080 Well, it was kind of a joke, sir. 07:51.080 --> 07:53.080 Some folks, you know, you bring up certain topics, 07:53.080 --> 07:55.080 they grab the conversation and away they go. 07:55.080 --> 07:56.080 You follow me? 07:56.080 --> 07:57.080 Oh, yes. I know the type. 07:57.080 --> 07:58.080 That's how Howard was. 07:58.080 --> 07:59.080 Ah. 07:59.080 --> 08:01.080 Compulsive, yes. 08:01.080 --> 08:05.080 And on this one topic, he had what they call total recall. 08:05.080 --> 08:06.080 Total recall. 08:06.080 --> 08:09.080 He could remember everything he'd ever heard or read. 08:09.080 --> 08:11.080 Facts and figures and dates. 08:11.080 --> 08:15.080 We used to get him on his topic down at the pub just to hear him go. 08:15.080 --> 08:17.080 It was sort of a joke, you see. 08:17.080 --> 08:22.080 And so after the crime, he was in disguise, but someone touched on his topic. 08:22.080 --> 08:23.080 Exactly. 08:23.080 --> 08:26.080 We got to talk, gave himself away, we napped him. 08:26.080 --> 08:28.080 Well, what was his topic? 08:28.080 --> 08:29.080 Germany. 08:29.080 --> 08:30.080 Germany? 08:30.080 --> 08:31.080 Mm-hmm. 08:31.080 --> 08:32.080 Germany. 08:32.080 --> 08:35.080 He had a compulsive total recall about Germany. 08:35.080 --> 08:37.080 All about Germany. 08:37.080 --> 08:40.080 Well, here we are. 08:40.080 --> 08:43.080 Well, I wish we could persuade you to stay. 08:43.080 --> 08:45.080 Your orders, ma'am. 08:45.080 --> 08:48.080 Now, just you make sure your shutters are bolted on the inside. 08:48.080 --> 08:49.080 Yes. 08:49.080 --> 08:50.080 Put a bar across the door. 08:50.080 --> 08:52.080 You'll be snug and safe. 08:52.080 --> 08:55.080 Mind you, keep that door tight till you know who it is that wants in. 08:55.080 --> 08:56.080 Oh, don't you worry, officer. 08:56.080 --> 08:57.080 We shall. 08:57.080 --> 08:58.080 Good night. 08:58.080 --> 09:00.080 Good night. 09:00.080 --> 09:12.080 With his departure, we barricaded ourselves. 09:12.080 --> 09:17.080 This cottage is very old and built in the days of highway robbers, 09:17.080 --> 09:19.080 ideally suited to our situation. 09:19.080 --> 09:25.080 We lit the lamp and turned it very low so that no light would be seen from without. 09:25.080 --> 09:31.080 And then we waited. 09:31.080 --> 09:34.080 And we waited. 09:34.080 --> 09:35.080 Edward. 09:35.080 --> 09:37.080 Yes. 09:37.080 --> 09:41.080 What's the time? 09:41.080 --> 09:43.080 Half past eight. 09:43.080 --> 09:47.080 Oh, it goes so slow. 09:47.080 --> 09:49.080 Yes. 09:49.080 --> 09:52.080 What? 09:52.080 --> 09:54.080 I hear something out there. 09:54.080 --> 10:18.080 What? 10:18.080 --> 10:21.080 You are listening to A Little Matter of Memory, 10:21.080 --> 10:35.080 a live presentation in radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. 10:35.080 --> 10:41.080 One of the most effective savings programs is Uncle Sam's own, United States Savings Bond. 10:41.080 --> 10:46.080 You will find few other financial investments like U.S. savings bonds for security. 10:46.080 --> 10:51.080 Invest regularly every week through payroll savings or bond a month plan, 10:51.080 --> 10:55.080 where you work or where you bank. 10:55.080 --> 10:59.080 Now we bring back to our Hollywood soundstage Lawrence Dobkin and Paula Winslow 10:59.080 --> 11:03.080 in tonight's production of A Little Matter of Memory, 11:03.080 --> 11:18.080 a tale well calculated to keep you in suspense. 11:18.080 --> 11:25.080 Crouching there in the dim light of a lamp, we watched the heavy oak door. 11:25.080 --> 11:29.080 Hello in the man's zone. 11:29.080 --> 11:30.080 Who is it? 11:30.080 --> 11:33.080 The real, the jury. 11:33.080 --> 11:37.080 You got my note, didn't you? 11:37.080 --> 11:39.080 But how do we know it's not a trick? 11:39.080 --> 11:41.080 Yes. 11:41.080 --> 11:42.080 Got a torch? 11:42.080 --> 11:44.080 Yes. 11:44.080 --> 11:47.080 Stand back from the door and shine it on yourself. 11:47.080 --> 11:49.080 Excellent idea. 11:49.080 --> 11:51.080 Can't be too safe, you know. 11:51.080 --> 11:56.080 I'll just look out through the slit. 11:56.080 --> 12:02.080 And she's got one of those collars on, you know, clerical. 12:02.080 --> 12:05.080 Oh, come in, sir. 12:05.080 --> 12:06.080 Mr. Mansel? 12:06.080 --> 12:08.080 Yes, yes, this is Miss Mansel. 12:08.080 --> 12:10.080 Oh, I'm so glad to see you. 12:10.080 --> 12:16.080 I'd have got here sooner, but you know, every last person I saw wanted to talk, talk, talk, talk. 12:16.080 --> 12:19.080 Well, we were a little worried, Dr. Beale. 12:19.080 --> 12:22.080 We thought you just might have met with some accident. 12:22.080 --> 12:24.080 Accident? Oh, let's not quibble. 12:24.080 --> 12:28.080 You mean you thought I might have run into him, don't you? 12:28.080 --> 12:30.080 Yes, I suppose so. 12:30.080 --> 12:33.080 Oh, but you're here now. That's what matters. 12:33.080 --> 12:35.080 Yes. And now let's see. 12:35.080 --> 12:38.080 Hmm. Excellent place you have here. 12:38.080 --> 12:41.080 Yes, they really built them in those days. 12:41.080 --> 12:43.080 Would you like some tea, Doctor? 12:43.080 --> 12:46.080 Oh bother, tea, John. I have a bottle of scotch in my bag. 12:46.080 --> 12:47.080 Edward. 12:47.080 --> 12:48.080 What, what, what from? 12:48.080 --> 12:49.080 Well... 12:49.080 --> 12:51.080 Oh, you mean on my account. Oh, my dear lady. 12:51.080 --> 12:52.080 Oh. 12:52.080 --> 12:57.080 My collar may be clerical, but my throat is British, and at the moment quite, quite dry. 12:57.080 --> 12:59.080 You see, John, I've had some glasses, huh? 12:59.080 --> 13:01.080 While I find these... 13:01.080 --> 13:04.080 Ah, here we are. 13:04.080 --> 13:06.080 Ah, yes, yes, yes, yes. 13:06.080 --> 13:13.080 Ah, good whiskey, a warm room, pleasant companions, and I'll turn up the lamp a bit, if I may. 13:13.080 --> 13:14.080 Oh, yes, do. 13:14.080 --> 13:16.080 Just spell the gloom. 13:16.080 --> 13:18.080 Well, here are the glasses. 13:18.080 --> 13:21.080 There's little to fear about making light now, you know. 13:21.080 --> 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. 13:29.080 --> 13:35.080 Well then, a toast, eh? To, er, to... 13:35.080 --> 13:37.080 Safety in numbers. 13:37.080 --> 13:43.080 Well, I really think we ought to keep clear heads tonight. 13:43.080 --> 13:46.080 John's the careful one in our family. 13:46.080 --> 13:48.080 Proper feminine trait. 13:48.080 --> 13:50.080 So, here we are. 13:50.080 --> 13:53.080 And I can't tell you how much better I feel now that you're here. 13:53.080 --> 13:54.080 Oh, dear. 13:54.080 --> 13:57.080 Constable told us that you were in the commandos during the war. 13:57.080 --> 14:01.080 Oh, yes, hardly the sort of thing you'd expect from the village curate. 14:01.080 --> 14:04.080 Still, there was a job to be done, you know. 14:04.080 --> 14:05.080 Edward was in the air ministry. 14:05.080 --> 14:11.080 Look, John, John, desk job, bad ticker. 14:11.080 --> 14:14.080 Never really got to see it like you chaps. 14:14.080 --> 14:15.080 The big do, I mean. 14:15.080 --> 14:17.080 Oh, don't be sorry. 14:17.080 --> 14:21.080 There are a lot of things I'd give my teeth not to have seen. 14:21.080 --> 14:23.080 Like...like Dunkirk? 14:23.080 --> 14:25.080 Like Dunkirk. 14:25.080 --> 14:27.080 Sticky wicky Dunkirk. 14:27.080 --> 14:31.080 Seems so long ago now that, er... 14:31.080 --> 14:34.080 Would you like to hear about it? 14:34.080 --> 14:36.080 Here, have another drop. 14:36.080 --> 14:38.080 Don't mind. 14:41.080 --> 14:42.080 Rum gov, what? 14:42.080 --> 14:49.080 It was aught for four, five hours that we rendezvoused with the main force off the beach. 14:56.080 --> 15:00.080 We sat there in the now snug little room and listened. 15:00.080 --> 15:03.080 He was a superb storyteller. 15:03.080 --> 15:08.080 And as he talked, the scenes of the war unrolled smoothly and excitingly and almost hypnotically. 15:08.080 --> 15:14.080 And all our way clear, and ahead of us at long last lay the rhyme. 15:14.080 --> 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. 15:20.080 --> 15:23.080 And then with startling clarity, I was wide awake. 15:23.080 --> 15:30.080 He entered Germany on the Cologne Autobahn at 3.45 on the morning of May the 20th, 1945. 15:30.080 --> 15:34.080 I remember it as if it were yesterday. 15:34.080 --> 15:39.080 It made this first sight of Germany a quite unforgettable impression on me. 15:39.080 --> 15:44.080 Of course, when one comes to think of Germany and the fate of Germany, then naturally... 15:49.080 --> 15:51.080 I looked at him as he chatted along. 15:51.080 --> 15:56.080 His eyes were glazed, and he spoke with a curious intensity. 15:56.080 --> 16:00.080 And I knew, Jones had petrified. 16:00.080 --> 16:04.080 I reached for the scotch bottle, it was still about half full. 16:04.080 --> 16:09.080 And as the man bent forward to pick up his glass, I swung... 16:12.080 --> 16:15.080 I should have known, I should have seen through him. 16:15.080 --> 16:18.080 Oh, is... is he dead? 16:18.080 --> 16:21.080 No, no, no, no, no, no, he's just out so quickly, get some rope, belt, anything. 16:21.080 --> 16:23.080 You must tie him quickly, Jones, quickly. 16:23.080 --> 16:25.080 Yes, yes, I will. 16:25.080 --> 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. 16:38.080 --> 16:41.080 And now we wait. 16:41.080 --> 16:48.080 What has become of the real George Beale, curate at Buckworth, heaven only knows. 16:48.080 --> 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. 17:01.080 --> 17:07.080 What has to become of him is not our affair, but rather that of the physicians who must treat him. 17:07.080 --> 17:11.080 And it is to those men, healers of the... 17:11.080 --> 17:21.080 Hello in there! Mansel! Hello! 17:21.080 --> 17:25.080 Beale? Is that you, Beale? 17:25.080 --> 17:28.080 Edward Mansel? Wait, wait, don't open the door! 17:28.080 --> 17:29.080 Beale? 17:29.080 --> 17:31.080 Yes, but haven't you better take a look at me first? 17:31.080 --> 17:33.080 Oh, not now, man. 17:33.080 --> 17:37.080 Oh, we thought you'd been killed or something. 17:37.080 --> 17:39.080 Come right in, no longer any need to fear. 17:39.080 --> 17:42.080 How long have you been there? Great Scott. 17:42.080 --> 17:44.080 Yes, meet Barrington Howard. 17:44.080 --> 17:47.080 That's amazing. How on earth did you do it? 17:47.080 --> 17:48.080 Man's a giant. 17:48.080 --> 17:52.080 Oh, matter of luck, I suppose. Really didn't see through the beggar for ever so long. 17:52.080 --> 17:55.080 Look at the collar, too. Quite an actor, what. 17:55.080 --> 17:56.080 Indeed he was. 17:56.080 --> 17:59.080 I knew he wasn't a curate when he kept reaching for that bottle. 17:59.080 --> 18:04.080 There's a rather strong air in here. 18:04.080 --> 18:07.080 I had to use the bottle to subdue the man. Pity. 18:07.080 --> 18:08.080 Scotch whisky. 18:08.080 --> 18:11.080 Oh dear me. Now then, let's take a look at these knots. 18:11.080 --> 18:14.080 Well, we did the best we could. 18:14.080 --> 18:19.080 This one's not too good, but we'll just redo it so it's really strong. 18:19.080 --> 18:21.080 And look at his legs. 18:21.080 --> 18:22.080 What's wrong? 18:22.080 --> 18:24.080 You only really tied the ankles. 18:24.080 --> 18:26.080 You ought to be careful of the knees, you know. 18:26.080 --> 18:27.080 Oh? 18:27.080 --> 18:28.080 And I'll give you another tip. 18:28.080 --> 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. 18:35.080 --> 18:38.080 Edward, isn't that clever? 18:38.080 --> 18:39.080 I must say. 18:39.080 --> 18:42.080 So, was he armed? 18:42.080 --> 18:43.080 Good Lord. 18:43.080 --> 18:45.080 He had a gun. 18:45.080 --> 18:46.080 And told us. 18:46.080 --> 18:48.080 And we forgot. Look in his pocket. 18:48.080 --> 18:51.080 Ah, here we are. 18:51.080 --> 18:53.080 Still a little weapon. 18:53.080 --> 18:55.080 The self. 18:55.080 --> 18:57.080 Think what this might have done to your wife, Mantle. 18:57.080 --> 19:00.080 With a blown-out hole through her, you could stuff a grapefruit. 19:00.080 --> 19:03.080 Oh, please, old man. She's been through quite a lot, you know. 19:03.080 --> 19:06.080 Sorry, Mantle, but I believe in being realistic. 19:06.080 --> 19:09.080 That's quite a gag you've made for him. 19:09.080 --> 19:13.080 Yes. I don't think he'll do much talking until we're ready to take it out. 19:13.080 --> 19:17.080 We used a silk nightgown of mine from Paris. 19:17.080 --> 19:19.080 Blended. 19:19.080 --> 19:23.080 I just want to make sure this flower isn't as lazy. 19:23.080 --> 19:25.080 Ah, there we are. 19:25.080 --> 19:28.080 Now, what? Safe. 19:28.080 --> 19:29.080 Safe? 19:29.080 --> 19:33.080 But there's no longer anything or anybody to be safe from. 19:33.080 --> 19:35.080 Oh, you never know. 19:35.080 --> 19:39.080 Now, what other weapons did you have? 19:39.080 --> 19:41.080 Oh, just the bottle. 19:41.080 --> 19:43.080 Oh, I dealt him a good one with the bottle. 19:43.080 --> 19:45.080 Oh, and there's this carving knife. 19:45.080 --> 19:48.080 And the gun, which I have in my pocket. 19:48.080 --> 19:52.080 Well, it's really been quite a little adventure, eh, Mantle? 19:52.080 --> 19:54.080 Oh, you should say so. 19:54.080 --> 19:59.080 You know, I kept this little record, something for the physicians. 19:59.080 --> 20:00.080 Oh, may I? 20:00.080 --> 20:01.080 Oh, please. 20:01.080 --> 20:04.080 Some observations on B-Hardburt. 20:04.080 --> 20:10.080 I am recording the events of the past several hours in the hope that my observations may... 20:10.080 --> 20:14.080 ...be of some measure. 20:21.080 --> 20:25.080 Well, of course you realize that I'm not much for that sort of reportage. 20:25.080 --> 20:29.080 Oh, no, no, no, no, no, I think you did splendidly. Splendidly. 20:29.080 --> 20:32.080 I wonder who else may read these notes of yours. 20:32.080 --> 20:33.080 Look. 20:33.080 --> 20:34.080 Hm? 20:34.080 --> 20:37.080 His eyes are open. 20:37.080 --> 20:42.080 I never realized mad men really do roll their eyes. 20:42.080 --> 20:44.080 Ugly beggar, isn't he? 20:44.080 --> 20:46.080 Yes, I must say. 20:46.080 --> 20:51.080 But about your report, this stuff about Germany, did he really say this? 20:51.080 --> 20:55.080 I wish he'd close his eyes. 20:55.080 --> 20:57.080 He's trying to say something. 20:57.080 --> 21:01.080 But about Germany, I mean, how could anyone say what was it? 21:01.080 --> 21:06.080 When one comes to think of Germany and the fate of Germany, etc., etc., etc., 21:06.080 --> 21:09.080 that posh, that argle-bargle about the Cologne Autobahn. 21:09.080 --> 21:11.080 Oh, yes, ladies and gentlemen. 21:11.080 --> 21:16.080 Any fool can see the man is dreadfully confused and misinformed about the organization of the National Socialist Party. 21:16.080 --> 21:17.080 Oh, you mean the Nazis? 21:17.080 --> 21:21.080 The fact is the organization of the party was divided into 26 garrants or districts, 21:21.080 --> 21:26.080 which did not in themselves form the various provinces of the German Reich. 21:26.080 --> 21:31.080 East Prussia, Greater Berlin, Brandenburg, East March, Pomerania, Silesia, Magdeburg-Anhalt, 21:31.080 --> 21:34.080 Heiland-Mirsburg, Pringl, Schleswig-Holstein, Weser-Ems... 21:34.080 --> 21:35.080 John! 21:35.080 --> 21:37.080 Edward, he's got the knife! 21:37.080 --> 21:39.080 Get back! Get back! 21:39.080 --> 21:40.080 Neil! Neil, help us! 21:40.080 --> 21:42.080 He can't! He's tied too tight! 21:42.080 --> 21:44.080 Get back! Get back! The knife! 21:44.080 --> 21:45.080 The knife! 21:48.080 --> 21:52.080 Doesn't it interest you, Miss Memple, as I was saying? 21:52.080 --> 21:53.080 No. 21:53.080 --> 21:55.080 Bettenberg-Hornsohlen, Fadenhamburg... 21:58.080 --> 22:00.080 Mecklenberg-Lupig. 22:00.080 --> 22:05.080 Tell me, my good curate, just there on the floor does this interest you? 22:05.080 --> 22:08.080 The division of Bavaria is even more fascinating, you know. 22:08.080 --> 22:11.080 Bavaria was divided into nine garrants. 22:11.080 --> 22:15.080 Schraffia, Upper Palatinate, Upper Franconia, Middle Franconia, Lower Franconia, 22:15.080 --> 22:34.080 and Upper Franconian. 22:45.080 --> 23:12.320 Suspense, in which Lawrence Dobkin starred as Edward with Paula Winslow as Jones. 23:12.320 --> 23:18.440 Next week, the story of how perhaps the smallest of items can be the cause of unbelievable 23:18.440 --> 23:20.560 terror and hardship. 23:20.560 --> 23:24.800 In this case, the lack of a little loose change. 23:24.800 --> 23:28.080 We call it chicken feed. 23:28.080 --> 23:47.800 That's next week on Suspense. 23:47.800 --> 23:54.480 Suspense is produced and directed by Norman MacDonald with music composed by Lucian Morawick 23:54.480 --> 23:57.480 and conducted by Lud Bloskin. 23:57.480 --> 24:04.080 In James Helbig's story, a little matter of memory was specially adapted for Suspense 24:04.080 --> 24:08.760 by James Paul. 24:08.760 --> 24:15.440 Featured in the cast were Edgar Barrier, Joseph Kearns, and Richard Heal. 24:15.440 --> 24:42.960 Follow the serial adventures of Mr. Keen, Evening Times on the CBS Radio Network.