Hall of Fantasy 47-03-06 (02) Death in the Bayous

Summary

Podcast Summary: "Harold's Old Time Radio" – Episode "Death in the Bayous" (Hall of Fantasy 47-03-06 (02))

Introduction

In the April 4, 2025 release of Harold's Old Time Radio, host Harold transports listeners back to the Golden Age of Radio with an original supernatural drama titled "Death in the Bayous," penned by Robert Olson. Set against the eerie backdrop of Louisiana's swamps, this episode delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural, weaving a tale that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats.

Arrival at Tyne Oaks

The story unfolds with newlyweds Madeline and Reggie Crane embarking on their honeymoon at Tyne Oaks, an old plantation in the bayous. Madeline, originally from New York, expresses her enthusiasm despite Reggie’s reservations about the secluded location.

• Madeline Crane: "I think it's been lovely." ([02:42])

Reggie, portrayed as affectionate yet slightly insecure, interacts with their host, Tom Bond, setting the stage for underlying tensions.

Unsettling Atmosphere

As the couple settles into Tyne Oaks, subtle hints of unease emerge. Tom Bond, the family patriarch, welcomes them warmly but hints at unresolved past relationships and hidden emotions.

• Tom Bond: "Death strikes quickly along the bayou. Who's to say the deed was murder?" ([02:29])

Madeline's past connection with Tom adds complexity to their interactions, suggesting deeper conflicts beneath the surface hospitality.

Strange Events and Disappearances

Night falls, and the tranquility of Tyne Oaks is shattered by mysterious occurrences. Lena, a character associated with the plantation, disappears after a scream is heard from the bayou. The tension escalates as Reggie ventures into the swamp to investigate, leading to his sudden disappearance.

• Madeline Crane: "He'd have been hurt. Well, whose honeymoon is this, anyway?" ([03:05])

• Tom Bond: "It looks pretty muddy to me. Is there some way around?" ([10:32])

Reggie's attempt to assist Lena results in him becoming trapped in quicksand, deepening the sense of imminent danger.

Madeline's Hypnosis and Revelations

In a harrowing twist, Tom reveals his dark intentions. He manipulates Madeline through post-hypnotic suggestion, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. Under his influence, Madeline struggles with fragmented memories and conflicting emotions, unaware of Tom's malevolent control.

• Tom Bond: "This is what is known as post hypnotic suggestion. You will obey me." ([18:28])

• Madeline Crane: "I must think. I must think. What is it? Who is it?" ([20:02])

Madeline's gradual realization of her manipulated state culminates in a confrontation with Tom, where the true extent of his obsession and desperation is unveiled.

Climax and Conclusion

The climax sees the unraveling of Tom's sinister plans as Amos, a loyal servant, confronts him after discovering the truth behind Lena's disappearance. A dramatic showdown ensues, leading to tragic losses and the ultimate downfall of Tom.

• Amos: "Master Tom, you killed Massa Red." ([26:37])

• Tom Bond: "I didn't mean to, Amos. I didn't mean to." ([26:54])

In the intense final moments, Madeline confronts the remnants of her manipulated memories, leading to her tragic demise alongside Reggie and Lena, sealing the fate of Tyne Oaks.

Notable Quotes

• Tom Bond: "Your part? Mad. I forgot myself." ([05:50])

• Madeline Crane: "I don’t want to live without him." ([15:27])

• Tom Bond: "I killed for you. But I'll do it again and again until I know you're mine." ([17:12])

• Amos: "Master Tom's in a killing mood. He just tried to kill me." ([24:00])

Themes and Insights

"Death in the Bayous" intricately explores the destructive power of obsession and the fragility of the human psyche under supernatural influence. The interplay between love and possession serves as a central theme, highlighting how deep-seated emotions can lead to catastrophic consequences. The bayou setting amplifies the story's mysterious and foreboding atmosphere, symbolizing the murky depths of the characters' hidden motives and secrets.

Conclusion

Robert Olson's "Death in the Bayous" masterfully combines suspense, supernatural elements, and emotional drama to create a compelling radio drama. Through vivid storytelling and strategic use of tension, the episode captivates listeners, leaving them yearning for more tales from the Hall of Fantasy. The tragic conclusion not only resolves the immediate conflict but also sets the stage for future narratives, hinting at unresolved mysteries and lingering spirits within Tyne Oaks.

Closing Credits

The episode concludes with acknowledgments to the cast and crew, including Michael Bruce as Reginald Crane, Beth Calder as Madeline, Dick Thorne as Tom, Carol Moser as Lena, and Ken Jensen as Amos. Musical backgrounds by Earl Donaldson and technical supervision by Nephi Sorensen enhanced the immersive experience, while announcer Mal Wyman provided seamless narration.

Upcoming Episodes

Listeners are invited to return the following Sunday at 8:30 PM for another supernatural journey titled "Doctor of Terror," promising more thrills and chilling tales from the corridors of the Hall of Fantasy.

Transcript

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[Tom]

Death strikes quickly along the bayou. Who's to say the deed was murder?

[Narrator]

According to this map, we should be nearing that plantation.

[Madeline]

Oh, I'll be glad to get there. And a chance to freshen up a bit. It's a long drive from New York.

[Narrator]

Ah, very true, Mrs. Crane. A long ride. And a dull, dull one, that is. As Far as the scenery is concerned.

[Madeline]

I think it's been lovely.

[Narrator]

Oh, if you say so, said the henpecked groom. But the Adirondacks have this beat a million ways. Look at this swampland. Whatever made you want to spend a honeymoon down here anyway?

[Madeline]

Oh, Tom would have been hurt if we'd refused his invitation.

[Narrator]

He'd have been hurt. Well, whose honeymoon is this, anyway?

[Madeline]

Oh, now, Reggie, it's really charming and you'll like Tommy.

[Narrator]

You've been down here quite a lot.

[Madeline]

I spent two summers with the Bonds, and they're really wonderful friends. And Thomas.

[Narrator]

Thomas Bond V. Yes, he's a dear.

[Madeline]

He wanted me to marry him once.

[Narrator]

Oh, fine. We spend our honeymoon with one of your old suitors. We'll probably sit around the family hearth and glower at each other.

[Madeline]

Oh, no, that's over now. He's nothing more than a friend. A very dear, very rich. And, I'm afraid, a very lonely one.

[Narrator]

I must be a fool to be able to forget you. Mad. I know I never could.

[Madeline]

Don't you dare ever try.

[Narrator]

Ah. No danger. Beautiful. Ah, but methinks I see a sight of life in this forsaken waste.

[Madeline]

Where?

[Narrator]

Oh, you see those lights ahead, Reggie?

[Madeline]

This is it. This is Ty Noakes.

[Narrator]

Ah, the welcoming committee. Say, that mastiff looks as if he'd like a pound or two of leg. Now, take it easy, hound. We've been invited. Hello there. Would you let us in, please?

[Tom]

Who's there?

[Madeline]

Oh, it's Amos. Amos, this is Miss Madeline.

[Amos]

Why, Miss Madeline. Hello, child. Of course, Master Tom's expecting you all. He's pacing the flow right now, he is.

[Madeline]

Amos, this is my husband, Master Reginald Crane.

[Amos]

Yes, Master Reginald. Welcome to Tyne Oaks. You just drive up to the house. Master Tom is powerful anxious to see you all.

[Tom]

Well, ma'am, this is wonderful. Really wonderful. I thought you'd never get here. And this is, I presume, the lucky gentleman.

[Madeline]

Yes, Tommy, this is Reggie.

[Tom]

Of course, Reggie. Well, take your things off and join me in the drawing room for a little drink. Lena, take Mrs. Crane's things.

[Madeline]

Yes, Ma.

[Tom]

Tom.

[Madeline]

Thank you, Lena. I'd very much like to clean up.

[Tom]

Let me see now. That's one and another. There's your drinks. Amos, take our guest things to their rooms.

[Narrator]

Rooms? Why, this is a honeymoon, old man. I. I believe it's legal to.

[Tom]

Of course, it seems strange to think of mad as being married. Forgive me, please.

[Narrator]

Oh, sure thing. I'm a little dazed about it myself. Fabulous luck, you know. Did you ever see anybody so lovely in your life?

[Madeline]

No, Reggie, please, no.

[Tom]

Never have I seen a more lovely creature. Never too lovely for you, old fellow. Much too lovely for anybody.

[Madeline]

Well, excuse me, I was getting a little self conscious in here. Tom. How are things at dear old Tyno?

[Tom]

Well, it's not what it used to be, Mad. Echoes of the old days since the Colonel and my dear mother died. Well, it salone the old place. Now it's yours. Mad.

[Madeline]

Oh, thank you, Tom. It was nice of you to ask us down here.

[Tom]

Well, I'll be going now.

[Madeline]

Where are you going?

[Tom]

I moved to the guest house this morning.

[Narrator]

You mean this entire house?

[Tom]

It's a bridal suite.

[Amos]

Pardon me, Master Reggie, but do all these things. Come in.

[Narrator]

I'll be right with you, Amos. Excuse me for a minute, will you? Mad.

[Madeline]

Don't forget my black overnight case.

[Narrator]

Okay, I won't.

[Tom]

So you did it anyway.

[Madeline]

Did what?

[Tom]

Tom married that Tom. I told you I'd never let anyone else have you.

[Madeline]

Tom, what are you saying?

[Tom]

Your part? Mad. I forgot myself.

[Madeline]

I thought you'd forgotten that and it's all over.

[Tom]

Forgotten? No, not forgotten. Good night. Forgotten? Oh, been forgotten. Is it mad? You should never have let me love you so much.

[Narrator]

Well, my pretty, here's your precious black case.

[Madeline]

Thank you, Reginald.

[Narrator]

Oh, why so formal? Or during our courtship you called me Reggie. Now we're married. It's Reginald. I'm going home to father.

[Madeline]

Oh, please, Reggie, don't joke. Maybe we should have gone to the Adirondack.

[Narrator]

No, nonsense. All I had to offer you there was a rustic little three room cabin. But this plantation all to ourselves. It's like something out of Gone with the Wind.

[Madeline]

That cabin sounds heavenly to me, Reggie.

[Narrator]

Now wait a minute, beautiful. A honeymoon is no time to start second guessing. This is it. This is what we dreamed about.

[Announcer]

Yes, sir.

[Narrator]

By golly, I'm gonna make our honeymoon at Tyne Oaks the best either of us ever had.

[Madeline]

You expect more then?

[Narrator]

Oh, I certainly do.

[Madeline]

Well, mighty square of you to tell me about it.

[Narrator]

We shall have as many honeymoons as there are days in the year.

[Madeline]

Oh, Reggie, you're a nitwit. But a charming one.

[Tom]

What is it?

[Madeline]

May I see you a minute, Ms. Mar? Yes, Lena, come in. Excuse me. I didn't know the master was here. Oh, don't be shy, Lena. This is Master Reggie, my husband.

[Narrator]

How are you, Lena?

[Madeline]

Nobody. The same at Ty Oaks. You shouldn't have come down here, Ms. Madeline. Lena, what do you say that for? Pine Oaks has always been my second home. Back when Pine Oaks was a home for everybody. It changed since the Colonel and Master's bond died. Massa Tom changed. He get crazy? Drunken, fierce. Beat you? Why, there ain't no why, Ms. Madeline. He just mean. I get so scared of him. And tonight, well, Ms. Madeline, he's acting awful. Clena, I won't have you saying such things. Now, you run along or I'll tell Master Tom.

[Narrator]

Oh, no.

[Madeline]

Please don't tell Master Tom. Please.

[Narrator]

He'd what?

[Madeline]

Please don't tell him. Then don't let me hear you talking like that again. I'm ashamed of you. Yes. Lena. Medicine fool. Lena should be day. Well, Tommy.

[Narrator]

Now, Tommy sounds to me like a problem child.

[Madeline]

He was. Oh, but he settled down now to. To. To this quiet life of a plantation. Why, Reggie, what do you mean?

[Narrator]

Only that he still loves you and hates me.

[Madeline]

Now.

[Narrator]

I could see that right away. He wanted to put us in separate rooms. Imagine it.

[Madeline]

Yes, Reggie, I think you're right. Well, that's what I was going to tell you. While you were out there, he said something very strange. It frightened me.

[Narrator]

What did he say?

[Madeline]

He talked as if he's forbidden me to marry you.

[Narrator]

Oh, he did, huh? Have you ever said anything to you about our marriage?

[Madeline]

Nothing whatever. That's what startled me.

[Narrator]

Well, it strikes me, my pretty, that we're. Skip it.

[Madeline]

What? Redeem.

[Narrator]

No, no, no, nothing. Nothing at all.

[Announcer]

Say, come on out here on the balcony.

[Tom]

Mad.

[Madeline]

Oh, there's that moon again. And the jasmine. Oh, Reggie, isn't it lovely?

[Narrator]

Oh, I don't know.

[Madeline]

You don't?

[Narrator]

No. Anything lovely outside of you is just too dull to attract my attention right now.

[Madeline]

Then you retract your threat to go home to father.

[Narrator]

Oh, home is never like this. What do you say we stop reading weird meanings into Tom's words and give him credit for this beautiful honeymoon mansion? This is really something, Mad. It's got that cabin beat a mile.

[Madeline]

I'll bet. That little cabin is wonderful.

[Narrator]

Well, I built it. What was that? That sounds like the dog that greeted us at the front gate. Now what's he doing out in the swamps this time of night?

[Madeline]

Well, the prince is in the swamps. Tom's there, too.

[Narrator]

Now revise the question. What's Tom doing out in the swamp this time of night? Hey, what's that? There's something wrong out there, Mad.

[Announcer]

I'm going to see what it is.

[Madeline]

No, Reggie, don't go out there.

[Tom]

No, I've got to see Reggie.

[Madeline]

Come back.

[Narrator]

Reggie, you fool. You don't even have a gun. Go on back. Go back to your bride. You knitwit Go back. Uh. Oh.

[Announcer]

The sentry.

[Narrator]

Nice doggy.

[Tom]

Come here. Downfried.

[Narrator]

Tom. What was that scream? I thought maybe I might help.

[Tom]

It's Lena. She's dead.

[Narrator]

Dead? But we were. Why, only a few minutes ago we.

[Tom]

Were strikes quickly in the by is Reggie. Now. Will you help me get her out of here?

[Announcer]

Oh, sure.

[Narrator]

But I want you to tell me what happened to her.

[Tom]

Later. Reggie, stay on the way. Now, come on out here.

[Narrator]

Just like that. It looks pretty muddy to me. Is there some way around?

[Tom]

No, Reggie. There's no way around. Are you afraid of getting your feet wet?

[Narrator]

No. Well, okay. Here goes.

[Announcer]

Hey.

[Tom]

Hey.

[Narrator]

I went down to my waist. I seem to be stuck. You'll have to give me a hand. Tom, give me a hand.

[Tom]

I don't dare give you a hand, Reggie. You're in a pit of quicksand.

[Narrator]

Quit, Sam. Why didn't you warn me?

[Tom]

I forgot. Reggie.

[Narrator]

Tom, I can't get loose. Help me.

[Tom]

I felt sorry for you when Madeline got word that you were a German prisoner. Then when word came through that you'd been killed trying to escape Madeline with broken heart.

[Narrator]

Tom, get me out of this.

[Tom]

It was I who dried her tears, Reggie. Madeleine finally promised to marry me. They set the date, even sent out the invitations. And then you came back from your grave. That Reggie was very inconsiderate of you.

[Narrator]

I'm sinking, Tom.

[Tom]

Do something. Do something. When you were dead, I headed the list with Madeline. When you're really dead, I headed again.

[Narrator]

Tom. Tom, get me out of here. Madeline's bound to know. She'll hate you for the rest of your life.

[Tom]

Hating me, perhaps. But she'll be mine, Reggie. She'll be mine, Reggie. You're in pretty deep. You're in pretty deep, Reggie. Almost to your chin.

[Madeline]

Tom.

[Tom]

Tom, you won't get away with.

[Madeline]

Oh, man. Reggie. Reggie.

[Tom]

Here. Madeline.

[Madeline]

Reggie.

[Tom]

No. Madeline. It's Tom.

[Madeline]

Oh, Tom. Where's Reggie?

[Tom]

Reggie. I thought he was with you. That's where I'd be if you were my brother.

[Madeline]

He came out here to. Oh, help me find him, Tom. I'm afraid to have him out in the swamps alone.

[Tom]

Sure, Mad. I'll help you hunt for it. But don't come out here.

[Madeline]

Why not?

[Tom]

I'll come to you. There. You almost stepped in a quicksand pit.

[Madeline]

Quicksand?

[Tom]

Yes. Very treacherous. You know.

[Announcer]

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[Madeline]

Who is it?

[Tom]

It's Tom, Madeline. May I come in?

[Madeline]

Oh, yes, Tom, please do.

[Tom]

Madeline, is there anything I can do?

[Madeline]

Oh, Tom, help me find Reggie. Where could he have gone?

[Tom]

The bayous have many hiding places. If he's lost, we do our best to find him.

[Madeline]

What happened out there tonight?

[Tom]

Happened? What do you mean?

[Madeline]

There was a scream. That's why Reggie went out. He thought someone was in trouble. Now both Reggie and Lena are missing. What happened?

[Tom]

These are treacherous swamps. Madman. Maybe Lena was caught in a quicksand pit. It wouldn't be the first time it happened. Even at Tarn Oaks. It's no place for anyone who isn't acquainted with every foot of it.

[Madeline]

Then you think Reggie?

[Tom]

I don't know, Madeline. Quicksand leaves no traces.

[Madeline]

Where were you when Lena cried out?

[Tom]

I must have been in my shower. The first thing I heard was Prince's barkin.

[Madeline]

What did you see when you reached the quick pit?

[Tom]

Just Prince raising up an awful clamor about something.

[Madeline]

Is there anything we could do? Well, make sure about the pit.

[Tom]

We've never been able to find out how deep that pit really is. I'm afraid it would be a heartbreaking task. And fruitless.

[Madeline]

Madeline, what can we do? You have some hounds, don't you?

[Tom]

Bloodhounds. They went out with slavery. I have some hunting hounds, but. Well, we could try it, I guess.

[Madeline]

Oh, then let's do it, Tom.

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[Madeline]

No, I want to start right now. Oh, I couldn't sleep knowing I was doing nothing.

[Tom]

You really loved him, didn't you?

[Madeline]

Loved? Oh, I do love him, Tom. I don't want to live without him.

[Tom]

You know, all I ever asked of life is to be loved that much. Get your rest, Mad. I'll take the dogs and see what I can dig up.

[Madeline]

Tom.

[Tom]

I'm sorry, Mad. I didn't think. We both need a drink. Here, poor one. Drink this, Mad. You'll feel better and sleep better.

[Madeline]

Thank you, Tommy. You're sweet.

[Tom]

It's beginning to get light in the east. I'll soon be able to see where I'm going.

[Madeline]

Let me go with you.

[Tom]

No, Mad. There's nothing you could do. And I don't want something happening to you too. You stay here.

[Madeline]

I guess you're right. I'm getting a bit drowsy already.

[Tom]

I know. I'll put a little sleeping pod in your drink. It'll calm your nerves.

[Madeline]

Right you are. Oh, my arms feel like window wake. I'm so sleepy. So very sleepy.

[Tom]

That's right, Mad. Sleep. Sleep, Mad. Sleep.

[Madeline]

The Adirondacks Reggie. Oh, it would have been a lovely honeymoon.

[Tom]

Madeline. Madeline, what have I done to you? If you've only loved me, I couldn't expect you to know what a difference it always made to this old place to have you here now. Desolate it became the moment you left. Even now, as you sleep, Tan Oaks has an enchantment, a charm it never had at any other time. Is it my fault if I love you too much? What are the rules, Madlin? Is it all right for me to go mad with longing in these tinking swamps while you and some other man live life like a musical comedy? I couldn't do it, Mad. Not because you love me too little, but because I loved you far too much. Forgive me, madam. Loneliness is too bitter. As long as Reggie lived, I could never hope to be anything better than half dead. Poor old Lena. That was never meant to be. But she tried to warn you and drive you away forever. That I Could never allow to happen. Yes, Madeline, I killed for you. But I'll do it again and again until I know you're mine. The fog is forming over the bayous. Another day will soon be here. What will it bring for you and me? Madman. How can I steal the heartbreak that weeps inside you? The logging for the lost one. Reggie's gone. It's true. Reggie will never come back. I've destroyed him. But how can I destroy the memory of him? How? Unless I destroy the mind in which that memory is embedded. Open your eyes, Matthew.

[Madeline]

Where am I?

[Tom]

In your room. You thought you were asleep. You weren't. I put nothing. You drink. I only suggested that.

[Madeline]

But I have been asleep.

[Tom]

Asleep. I suggested to you only that. You act in my suggestion now, don't you?

[Madeline]

Yes.

[Tom]

You believe in me, don't you?

[Madeline]

Yes.

[Tom]

Then listen carefully to what I have to say. This is what is known as post hypnotic suggestion. You will obey me. You know that, don't you?

[Madeline]

Yes, I know that.

[Tom]

Then listen and don't forget.

[Madeline]

But that light, it. It hurts my eyes.

[Tom]

You see a light? I am that light. Madeleine. I am the light. If that light ever bothers you, all you have to do is come closer to it. Does it bother you now?

[Madeline]

Yes.

[Tom]

Then come closer. That's it. Closer yet. Now does it bother you?

[Madeline]

Yes, it hurts my eyes. It's too bright.

[Tom]

Then come closer. Now, what do you see?

[Madeline]

You. I see you. You're very close.

[Tom]

Then the light is what?

[Madeline]

The light is you.

[Tom]

If the light bothers you, what do you do?

[Madeline]

Come to the light. Come to you.

[Tom]

That's it. You come closer to me. Now, remember this. That light is all the pain. You know there is no other. No other. Now, what is that light?

[Madeline]

Pain. It's all the pain.

[Tom]

And what do you do if you feel pain?

[Madeline]

I come closer to you.

[Tom]

Right. You won't forget that?

[Madeline]

No, I won't forget.

[Tom]

All right, Madeline. Now listen carefully. Reggie is pain. Every time you think of Reggie, you'll come to me. Do you hear that? Come to me. I am Reggie. I am pain. I am the light. You remember that?

[Madeline]

Yes.

[Tom]

Good. Now, Madeline, wake up.

[Madeline]

Oh, hello, Tom. How long have I been asleep?

[Tom]

Not long. How do you feel?

[Madeline]

Oh, I feel a little strange, Tom.

[Tom]

Well, how do you mean strange?

[Madeline]

I feel as if I'd forgotten something. But I don't know what it could be.

[Tom]

But I'll be downstairs. Mad. Join me as soon as possible.

[Madeline]

Tom, wait.

[Tom]

What is it?

[Madeline]

I couldn't see you for a moment.

[Tom]

What do you mean?

[Madeline]

Just then, when I looked at you. I.

[Tom]

Yes?

[Madeline]

I saw nothing but a blinding glare of light. I must be going mad. I can't seem to think. I have the feeling that now more than any time in my life, I must. I must think. What is it? I've forgotten. Oh, think, Madeline, think. I've never felt like this before in my life. But then, how have I felt in my life? I can't remember that. What happened to me? I want to do something. There's something I must know. What is it? What is it? Who is it?

[Amos]

It's Amos, Ms. Madeline. Amethyst. Could I talk to you a minute?

[Madeline]

Amos? Who is Amos? Maybe he can help me. Come in, Miss Madeline.

[Amos]

I can't find Lena. Lena disappeared last night. Do you know where she is?

[Madeline]

Lena? Who's Lena?

[Amos]

Who is she? Was she Lena? Miss Madeline.

[Madeline]

Amos. What am I doing here?

[Amos]

What's that?

[Madeline]

What am I doing here? I'm sick. I can't seem to remember. Amos, where's that light coming from?

[Amos]

What light, Ms. Madeline?

[Madeline]

That light behind you. Blinding.

[Tom]

Amos, what are you doing here?

[Amos]

I look for Lena Massatar. She gone? She didn't come to the house last night. You know where she is?

[Tom]

Of course not. But if Lena is lost, we'll find her. Now don't bother Miss Madness about it. She isn't feeling well.

[Madeline]

Oh, I don't mind. Tom. Stay here, Amos, and talk to me.

[Tom]

I told you not to bother Ms. Madeline. Now get out of here.

[Amos]

Yes, Master Tom. Amos, go. But Amos. Find Lena. Amos, find Lena.

[Tom]

Get out, you tramp. Get out of here before I hit you. Yes, sir.

[Amos]

Amos, go. But Amos. Find Linda.

[Madeline]

Tom, will you help me? I can't seem to remember anything.

[Tom]

Needs a lot of rest. Look at me, Madeline.

[Madeline]

Yes.

[Tom]

What do you see?

[Madeline]

Why, your face is.

[Tom]

It's what?

[Madeline]

It's the face I've been trying to remember. Who are you?

[Tom]

Coming closer.

[Madeline]

Yes.

[Tom]

Now what do you see?

[Madeline]

Why, your tongue.

[Tom]

Good. Now sleep, Madon, Sleep.

[Madeline]

But that face I saw a moment ago. Oh, would you let me see it again?

[Tom]

Dead sleep.

[Madeline]

Yes, I'm asleep. But I must remember too. I must remember.

[Tom]

Good. She's asleep. I must act quickly. Tonight we'll sleep away from here. We'll go on a long trip. She'll never have need to remember. I'll give her a completely new life. Tonight we'll drive out of here. We'll go to Cuba. That's it. We'll go to Cuba and keep on going.

[Madeline]

Reggie. Reggie, where are you?

[Tom]

She's talking in her sleep. She remembers everything. I Told her forget, but she doesn't know it.

[Madeline]

Reggie. Reggie, I can't hear you very well. What is it? What are you trying to tell me?

[Tom]

She's talking to someone. She's hitting up her eyes. Her eyes are wide open.

[Madeline]

Louder. Reggie, where are you? I can't hear you. I didn't hear you. Reggie.

[Tom]

In the pit.

[Madeline]

The pit.

[Tom]

Madeline, wake up.

[Madeline]

Madeline, Take that light out of my eyes.

[Tom]

Look, Madeline, look.

[Madeline]

Tom. Oh, Tom. I was dreaming.

[Tom]

You were? That's strange. You haven't been asleep.

[Madeline]

I haven't?

[Tom]

No, Madeline, you've been right here talking to me all the time.

[Madeline]

But, Tom. Oh, what's the matter with me? I'd sooner be dead than this way. Why can't I remember anything?

[Tom]

You have no memory, Madeline. It's been taken away from you.

[Madeline]

Who took it away? Why, just when I need to remember?

[Tom]

I took it away, Madeline.

[Madeline]

You. Why?

[Tom]

Because you're about to learn something that will have killed us both.

[Madeline]

What was it?

[Tom]

You'll know soon enough. Until then, don't try to remember.

[Amos]

Ms. Madlyn. Ms. Manlyn.

[Madeline]

Who is it?

[Amos]

It's Amos, Ms. Manlyn. I'm gonna see you right away.

[Madeline]

Come here, Namus.

[Amos]

Ms. Madeleine, you gotta get out of here.

[Madeline]

Get out? Why?

[Amos]

Master Tom's in a killing mood. He just tried to kill me.

[Madeline]

Amos, what are you saying? Tom wouldn't kill you.

[Amos]

Yes, he would, Ms. Mandolin. I followed him out in the bayou. I saw him with Lena.

[Madeline]

Who's Lena?

[Amos]

You remember Lena, Ms. Mandolin. She's Lena. She's my Lena.

[Madeline]

I seem to remember, yet I don't. Oh, tell me Lena. Tell me more about her. Why should I remember her?

[Amos]

You should remember Lena because. Well, Lena's your friend. Lena tried to help you. Now she date my Lena.

[Tom]

Date?

[Amos]

Ms. Mallon. Massa Tom Killer. I see him with her down on the bayou.

[Madeline]

Amos, I can't see you. It's that light again. Amos, be careful. The light is behind you.

[Tom]

Amos, I told you to stay away from Miss Madeline while you're here.

[Amos]

I saw you, Master Tom. I saw you bury Lena in the bayou. You killed my Lena.

[Tom]

I warned you. Now you're going to come back here. You babbling fool. Come back here. Amos.

[Amos]

Amos, be back. But, Amos. Come back for Lena. Ms. Madeline. Run away. Run away. Ms. Madeline.

[Tom]

Get that meddling fool. Amos. Amos, I'm coming to get you.

[Madeline]

Oh, delighted. It's going away. I must follow it. I must follow the light.

[Tom]

Madeline, stay back. Don't come out here.

[Madeline]

The light going away. I must follow the light.

[Tom]

Madden. Madden. Turn Back.

[Madeline]

Without the light, there's nothing. I. I can't lose the light.

[Tom]

Madeline, I command you to go back to the house.

[Madeline]

It's gone. Where did.

[Amos]

Hey, Ms. Madeline. Duck behind this tree. It's Amos. Master Tom. Don't see us here. Amos take you back to the house. Master Tom. Awful crazy. You gotta get out of here.

[Tom]

Where are you? Madeline? Answer me.

[Amos]

Down low, Miss. Madeline. He's coming.

[Tom]

Madeline. Madeline. Don't move. Cottonmouth. Don't move an inch.

[Madeline]

The light. There's the light.

[Tom]

Forget the light. Madeline. Freeze. Don't move a muscle. That snake isn't two feet from your face.

[Madeline]

Tom, bring the light closer. I want. I want peace. That's what I want. Tom. I want pain. And Reggie.

[Tom]

Madeline.

[Madeline]

That's it. I must find Reggie. Reggie.

[Tom]

Quiet, you little fool. That snake will strike at anything moves. Madeline, look out.

[Madeline]

Reggie. I lost Reggie.

[Tom]

She remembers after all.

[Amos]

Please, Ms. Madon. Listen to Massa Tom.

[Tom]

Madeline. The snake. It's Madeline.

[Madeline]

Snake.

[Tom]

Snake. Right in the mouth. Hey, Ms. Grabber.

[Amos]

Ms. Madeline. Miss Madeline.

[Tom]

Give it to me. Madeline.

[Madeline]

Speak, Tom. You did this.

[Tom]

Don't talk, Madeline. I'll get you back to the house.

[Madeline]

You killed Reggie.

[Tom]

No. Reggie died in the quicksand pit.

[Madeline]

You killed him. Oh, Reggie. It would have been lovely. And.

[Tom]

Madeline? Madeline, speak to me. Good heavens. She's dead. Madeline's dead.

[Amos]

Massa Tom.

[Tom]

Go away, Miss. Go away. Madeline. What have I done?

[Amos]

Master Tom. You killed Massa Red.

[Tom]

I didn't mean to, Amos. I didn't mean to.

[Amos]

And you killed my Lena, too.

[Tom]

You must have been mad.

[Amos]

Now, Amos kill you, Master Tom.

[Tom]

Go away, Amos. What now?

[Amos]

Old Amos killed you, Master Tom. It's right. Amos must kill you now.

[Tom]

Stand back, you fool. Get away from me.

[Amos]

Amos gonna kill you, Master Tom. May the good Lord help me do it.

[Tom]

Amos. Give me that gun. I'll have you with.

[Amos]

No, Master Tom. You won't whip Amos. You won't whip any.

[Tom]

Amos.

[Amos]

Amos, don't. As a Tom gone this battle of God. Nothing but the bubbles in the bayou. Ain't nobody left the dinos anymore. The bayou got us all now. Amos go. Lena. Lena. Amos. Hear the voices.

[Tom]

So runs the tale of death in the bayou.

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[Tom]

Remember to join us next week at the same time for another journey down the corridors of the hall of Fetterfeed to hear the tale of the Doctor of Terror.

[Announcer]

Tonight's story was written by Robert Olson. Heard in tonight's program were Michael Bruce as Reginald Crane, Beth Calder as Meline, Dick Thorne as Tom, Carol Moser as Lena and Ken Jensen as Amos. Musical background was provided by Earl Donaldson. The technical supervisor was Nephi Sorensen. Your announcer is Mal Wyman. These programs are produced and directed by Richard Thorne. Remember, be with us again next Sunday night on call at 8:30pm when the Granite Furniture stores in Sugar House, Murray and Provo will take you on another journey down the corridors of the hall of Fantasy to hear the tale of the Doctor of Terror.

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