A Little Matter Of Memory by Suspense

Summary

Relic Radio Thrillers: "A Little Matter of Memory" by Suspense

Release Date: November 22, 2024
Original Air Date: September 30, 1954
Hosts: Lawrence Dobkin (Edward Mansell), Paula Winslow (Joan Mansell)
Additional Cast: Edgar Barrier, Joseph Kearns, Richard Peel
Adapted by: James Poe
Produced and Directed by: Norman McDonald
Music Composed by: Lucian Morowic
Conducted by: Lud Gluskin

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Introduction

Relic Radio Thrillers presents "A Little Matter of Memory," a gripping episode from the esteemed CBS series Suspense. Spanning over two decades, Suspense is renowned for its masterful storytelling in the realms of crime, mystery, espionage, and suspense. This particular episode centers on Edward and Joan Mansell, a young English couple caught in a web of deceit and danger on the remote moors near Buckworth.

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Plot Overview

Setting the Scene (00:00 - 05:06)
Edward Mansell, recently recovering from a stroke, has relocated with his wife, Joan, to a secluded cottage on the moors for convalescence. Their peaceful retreat is shattered when they discover two ominous notes: one threateningly signed by Barrington Howard, a known homicidal psychotic, and another from George Beale, the local curate, offering protection due to Howard being at large.

Encounter with the Constable (06:02 - 09:12)
Deciding to seek help in the nearby village of Buckworth despite Edward's physical limitations, the Mansells meet a constable who provides background on Howard. The constable reveals Howard's manipulative nature and his unique method of being caught—through his compulsive total recall on specific topics, in this case, Germany. As they attempt to reach Buckworth, the Mansells are warned of Howard's potential presence in unchecked areas.

Return to the Cottage and Suspicion (09:13 - 12:22)
Upon returning to their cottage, the couple barricades themselves, heightening the tension. Suddenly, George Beale arrives, but inconsistencies in his behavior and strange comments raise Joan's suspicions. The atmosphere becomes increasingly eerie as the Mansells question the true identity of their protector.

The Twist Unfolds (12:37 - 22:30)
As the night progresses, Beale shares harrowing war stories, revealing a depth of knowledge that seems suspiciously aligned with the Mansells' situation. Edward's impaired judgment, aggravated by alcohol, leads him to incapacitate Beale, believing him to be the threat. However, moments later, Beale reappears alive, prompting confusion and fear. The true identity of Barrington Howard is unveiled as he masquerades convincingly as George Beale, demonstrating his manipulative prowess.

Climactic Conclusion (22:07 - 23:35)
In a tense confrontation, the Mansells realize Howard's true intentions. George Beale, or rather Barrington Howard, continues his deceptive narrative, leaving the couple and the audience in suspense about his ultimate motives and the couple's fate.

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Key Characters

• Edward Mansell (Lawrence Dobkin): A convalescing patient recovering from a stroke, determined yet physically limited.
• Joan Mansell (Paula Winslow): Edward’s vigilant and caring wife, whose intuition becomes crucial in uncovering the deception.
• Barrington Howard/George Beale (Edgar Barrier): The antagonist posing as a curate, whose true identity threatens the Mansells’ safety.
• Constable (Joseph Kearns): The local police officer who provides background on Howard but ultimately becomes a pawn in Howard’s scheme.

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Notable Quotes

• Edward Mansell (05:06):
  "A man in good health could walk it in an hour and a half. A man in good health, which I was not."
  — Highlights Edward's determination despite his physical limitations.

• Constable (07:53):
  "He might have got clean away if it wasn't for this psychological thing."
  — Refers to Howard's method of being caught through his compulsive recall.

• George Beale (12:37):
  "It's amazing. How on earth did you do it? Man's a giant."
  — Undermines Edward's attempt to subdue him, adding layers to Howard's deceit.

• Edward Mansell (19:15):
  "Good Lord. He had a gun and told us and we forgot. Look in his pocket."
  — Realization of the grave danger posed by Howard.

• George Beale (21:20):
  "This stuff about Germany. Did he really say this?"
  — Confronts Edward about the incongruities in his story, raising questions about his identity.

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Themes and Insights

"A Little Matter of Memory" delves deep into themes of deception, vulnerability, and the fragility of safety in isolation. The Mansells' attempt to navigate trust in a remote setting underscores the human instinct to seek security amidst threat. Howard's character embodies the quintessential villain from Suspense—charming yet lethal, using psychological manipulation to instill fear and confusion.

The episode also explores the impact of physical and psychological trauma. Edward’s stroke and subsequent paralysis add layers to his character, making his quest for safety not just physical but also an emotional battle against his limitations and fears.

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Conclusion

"A Little Matter of Memory" exemplifies the enduring legacy of Suspense in crafting narratives that keep listeners on the edge of their seats. Through masterful dialogue, intricate plotting, and memorable characters, this episode remains a standout example of old-time radio thrillers. Relic Radio Thrillers continues to honor such classics, bringing them to new audiences eager for timeless tales of mystery and suspense.

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Transcript

[Narrator]

Foreign.

[Host]

This is Relic Radio Thrillers. Thanks for joining me. This week we're going to hear from Suspense this time CBS series that aired from 1942 to 1962. One of the longest running old time radio shows. Over 900 episodes were produced. The one we'll hear is from September 30, 1954. It's titled A Little Matter of Memory.

[Narrator]

And now, tonight's presentation of radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. Tonight, the story of a pleasant young Englishman and his wife who encounter a murderer and a parson. They can't tell which is which, not for the life of them. So now, with Lawrence Dobkin as Edward and Paula Winflow as Joan, here is tonight's suspense play, A Little Matter of Memory.

[Edward Mansell]

Some observations on Be Hard by Edward Mansell. I am recording the events of the past several hours in the hope that my observations may in some measure be of assistance to those who must treat that violent, that deranged, that homicidal psychotic, which is Barrington Howard. My contact with the case began at 5:00 this afternoon. But first I feel I ought to explain the presence of my wife and self in this desolate and remote corner of the moors. On August 1st, I suffered a stroke which resulted in a partial paralysis of my left side. For my convalescence we came to this place, a tiny cottage high on the moors near Buckworth. These moors have been to me a revelation and a delight. Or rather were so until 5:00 of this afternoon we've been off on a tramp and were just returning to the cottage.

[Joan Mansell]

Oh, but darling, whatever on earth will you do with all those flowers?

[George Beale]

Oh, I don't know. Dry them or something.

[Constable]

I suppose there's a talk in the.

[Edward Mansell]

Wire or something about hanging them upside.

[Barrington Howard]

Down so they'll keep forever that way.

[Edward Mansell]

Although. Oh, here, hold them, will you, while.

[George Beale]

I get the locks.

[Joan Mansell]

Yes, I've got them.

[Edward Mansell]

Although just why anyone wants flowers hanging.

[George Beale]

About upside down beats me.

[Constable]

Right side up.

[Edward Mansell]

The way they were intended to. Hello. What's this?

[Joan Mansell]

Oh, someone's left us a note.

[Edward Mansell]

Two notes.

[George Beale]

But who's.

[Joan Mansell]

Well, what is it?

[Edward Mansell]

Close the door, John.

[Joan Mansell]

Edward.

[Edward Mansell]

Wait. Wait. I want to see this other.

[Joan Mansell]

What is it? What do they say?

[Edward Mansell]

Well, this first is a threat. Rather violent and obscenely worded.

[Joan Mansell]

Let me see.

[Edward Mansell]

No, I'd rather you didn't. Here. This second tells the story.

[Joan Mansell]

My dear Mr. Mansell, in view of the news about the man Howard being at large somewhere in these parts and your being so very isolated, you might welcome a Little reinforcement. The police at Buckworth are all busy with cordons and whatever the man Howard being. They're an extremely dangerous maniac and they haven't anybody to spare. I will look in on you this evening, and if you think it's a good idea, help you do sentry go during the night. It will be a pleasure to make your acquaintance, and I hope you will not, under the circumstance, think me intrusive. It's signed George Beale, curate at Buckworth Edwards. What is in that other note?

[Edward Mansell]

Well, it's from the. The signature is Barrington Howard.

[Joan Mansell]

The curate. Says he's a maniac. Yes, and he's threatening us.

[Edward Mansell]

Says he's coming back tonight to kill us.

[Joan Mansell]

But. But why?

[Edward Mansell]

There are no whys with maniacs.

[Joan Mansell]

He's. He's out there somewhere. I. I'm frightened.

[Edward Mansell]

There are the police, Cortons and this curate Chair.

[Joan Mansell]

But suppose they don't catch him? Oh, the curate doesn't come.

[Edward Mansell]

Not your. Look, look, it's no use our standing here peering out that window. Let us look at this thing sensibly. The best thing we can do is to clear out.

[Joan Mansell]

Out? Clear out where?

[Edward Mansell]

It's only six miles into Buckwhe. No reason we shouldn't make it by.

[Joan Mansell]

Dark, but six miles over the moor?

[Edward Mansell]

Chances are we'll run into the police on the way.

[Joan Mansell]

But. But your heart and your side. You're still limping badly, you know.

[Edward Mansell]

Nevertheless, we can make it.

[Joan Mansell]

If you say so, dear.

[Edward Mansell]

First I'll look round. Coast is clear. Let's go. Six miles. Man in good health could walk it in an hour and a half. A man in good health, which I was not. And with each succeeding step, the dusky pale horizon, violet and smoky in the soft mist of the sinking sun, seemed ever more distant, more inaccessible. The heady musk of the moor grasses and the gorse, these we had delighted in until now, became choking. I could feel my eyes tear, my throat constrict. The heart in my chest thumped and shuddered with each painful limping step I took. And then we stopped to rise.

[George Beale]

Edward.

[Joan Mansell]

Oh, look down there. A constable.

[George Beale]

Hello there.

[Barrington Howard]

Hello. Wait there. I'm coming up.

[Joan Mansell]

Oh, what luck.

[George Beale]

Yes.

[Edward Mansell]

Yes. You see, I told you.

[Joan Mansell]

Oh, well, I must say we're glad to see you.

[Constable]

You know, you people really haven't thought to be out here.

[Edward Mansell]

Oh, you mean about the maniac?

[Constable]

Yes, sir. You the folks renting Ms. Blossom?

[Edward Mansell]

That's right. But you see, we found a note from that. What's his name?

[Constable]

A note? Yes.

[Edward Mansell]

And so we thought the best thing would Be to try walking it into the village.

[Constable]

Don't think you ought to do that, sir. You'll excuse the suggestion.

[Edward Mansell]

Why not?

[Constable]

Well, between here and the town, there's any number of spots we haven't been able to check as yet. He might be hiding, you know.

[Joan Mansell]

Well, then, what shall we do?

[Constable]

Go back to your house. It's a safe place.

[Edward Mansell]

Well, now, look here, why don't you walk to the village with us? It's only three miles. It shouldn't take long.

[Constable]

Well, I would, sir, but I'm due to join the search party over at Darket Woods. Those are my orders, sir.

[Joan Mansell]

Orders.

[Constable]

Tell you what I will do. I'll walk along with you folks back to your cottage so you arrive there safe and sound.

[Joan Mansell]

Back to the Edward?

[Edward Mansell]

Very. As we walked, we told the constable about the letter from the curate and he gave us background on the man, Barrington Howard. Seems that Howard had been a sort of small time actor and ex acrobat. Nothing worse in his police record than a couple of parking offenses. And then one night, out of the blue, he had murdered five people. Five in a single night. And each had received a notification in advance. A short, obscenely worded threatening note.

[Constable]

Just like yours.

[Joan Mansell]

But. But didn't they take any precautions?

[Constable]

No, miss. Or at least not enough. But you know better. And what with the curate coming to help. A good man. The curate used to be a commander.

[Edward Mansell]

Oh, about this man, Howard. How'd you catch him before?

[Constable]

That was odd, that was. It was what you might call psychological. He was very clever at disguising himself as an actor. He might have got clean away if it wasn't for this psychological thing.

[Edward Mansell]

What psychological thing?

[Constable]

Well, it was kind of a joke, sir. Some folks, you know, you bring up certain topics, they grab the conversation and away they go. You follow me?

[Joan Mansell]

Oh, yes. I never typed.

[Constable]

That's how it was.

[Edward Mansell]

Ah, compulsive. Yes.

[Constable]

On this one topic, he had what they call total recall.

[Edward Mansell]

Total recall.

[Constable]

He could remember everything he'd ever heard or read. Facts, figures, dates. We used to get him on his topic down at the pub, just to hear him go. It was sort of a joke, you see.

[Edward Mansell]

And so after the crime, he was in disguise, but someone touched on his topic.

[Constable]

Exactly. He stopped to talk, gave himself away. We napped it.

[Joan Mansell]

Well, what was his topic?

[Constable]

Germany.

[Edward Mansell]

Germany?

[Constable]

Mm, Germany. He had a compulsive total recall about Germany.

[Edward Mansell]

All about Germany.

[Constable]

Well, here we are.

[Joan Mansell]

Well, I. I wish we could persuade you to stay.

[Constable]

Your orders, Mom. Now, just you make sure your shutters are bolted on the Inside?

[Edward Mansell]

Yes.

[Constable]

Put a bar across the door. You'll be snug and safe. Mind you, keep that door tight till you know who it is that wants in.

[Edward Mansell]

Oh, don't you worry, officer. We shall.

[Constable]

Good night.

[Edward Mansell]

Good night. With his departure, we barricaded ourselves. This cottage is very old and built in the days of highway robbers. Ideally suited to our situation. We lit the lamp and turned it very low so that no light would be seen from without. And then we waited. And we waited.

[Joan Mansell]

Edward.

[Edward Mansell]

Yes?

[Joan Mansell]

What's the time?

[Edward Mansell]

Half past eight.

[Joan Mansell]

Oh, it goes so slow. What?

[Edward Mansell]

I hear something out there. What?

[Narrator]

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[Edward Mansell]

Crouching there in the dim light of the lamp, we watched the heavy oak door.

[Barrington Howard]

Hello in there.

[Joan Mansell]

Hansel.

[Constable]

Who is it?

[Barrington Howard]

George Beale.

[George Beale]

Secure it.

[Edward Mansell]

You.

[George Beale]

You got my note, didn't you, sir?

[Joan Mansell]

But how do we know it's not a trick?

[Edward Mansell]

Yes.

[George Beale]

Got a torch?

[Barrington Howard]

Yes.

[George Beale]

Stand back from the door and shine it on yourself.

[Joan Mansell]

Excellent idea.

[Barrington Howard]

Can't be too safe enough.

[Edward Mansell]

I'll just look out through the slit. Ah, yes, and she's got one of those collars on, you know, Clerical. Oh, yeah. Oh, come in, sir.

[Barrington Howard]

Mr. Mansell?

[Joan Mansell]

Yes.

[George Beale]

Yes, this is Miss Mansell.

[Joan Mansell]

Oh, I. I'm so glad to see you.

[Barrington Howard]

I'd have got here sooner, but, you know. Every last person I saw wanted to.

[Edward Mansell]

Talk, talk, talk, talk. So we were a little worried, Dr. Beale. We thought you just might have met with some accident.

[Barrington Howard]

Accident? Oh, it's not Gribble. You mean you thought I might have run into him, don't you?

[Edward Mansell]

Yes, I suppose so. Oh, but you're here now. That's what matters.

[Barrington Howard]

Yes, and now, let's see. Excellent place you have here. Yes, they really built them in those days.

[Joan Mansell]

Would you like some tea, Doctor?

[Constable]

Oh, bother.

[Edward Mansell]

Tea, John. I have a bottle of Scotch in my bag.

[Joan Mansell]

Edward.

[Edward Mansell]

What? What? What's wrong?

[Joan Mansell]

Well.

[Barrington Howard]

Oh, you mean on my account? Oh, my dear lady, my collar may be clerical, but my throat is British. And at the moment, quite, quite dry.

[Edward Mansell]

You see, John, I have had some glasses huh? While I find the. Ah, here we are. Ah, yes, yes, yes, yes.

[Barrington Howard]

Good whisky, a warm room, pleasant companions. And I'll turn up the lamp a bit, if I may.

[Edward Mansell]

Oh, yes, do dispel the gloom.

[Joan Mansell]

Well, here are the glasses.

[Barrington Howard]

There's little to fear about making light now. You know 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.

[Edward Mansell]

Well, then, a toast, eh? To. To safety in numbers.

[Joan Mansell]

I really think we ought to keep clear heads tonight.

[Edward Mansell]

Joan's the careful one in our family.

[Barrington Howard]

Proper feminine trait. So here we are.

[Joan Mansell]

And I can't tell you how much better I feel now that you're here.

[Edward Mansell]

Oh, dear. Constable told us that you were in the command during the war.

[Barrington Howard]

Oh, yes. Hardly the sort of thing you'd expect from the village curate. Still, there was a job to be done, you know.

[Joan Mansell]

Edward was in the Air Ministry.

[Edward Mansell]

Desk job, bad ticker. Never really got to see it. Like you chaps. The big do I need.

[Barrington Howard]

Oh, don't be sorry. There are a lot of things I'd give my teeth not to have seen.

[Joan Mansell]

Like. Like Dunkirk.

[Barrington Howard]

Like Dunkirk, Dicky. Wicked Dunkirk. Seems so long ago now, that. Would you like to hear about it?

[Edward Mansell]

Here, have another drop.

[Barrington Howard]

Don't mind.

[Constable]

Rum.

[Edward Mansell]

Go for it was ought four for.

[Barrington Howard]

Five hours that we rendezvoused with the main force off the beach.

[Edward Mansell]

In the now snug little room and listened. He was a superb storyteller, and as he talked, the scenes of the war unrolled smoothly and excitingly and almost hypnotically.

[Barrington Howard]

And ahead of us, at long last, lay the rye.

[Edward Mansell]

And after a while, what with the Scotch in the warm room, I began to lose track of what he was saying. And then, with startling clarity, I was wide awake.

[Barrington Howard]

Entered Germany on the cologne Autobahn at 3:45 on the morning of May 20, 1945. I remember it as if it were yesterday. It made this first sight of Germany a quite unforgettable impression on me. Of course, when one comes to think of Germany and the fate of Germany. Then naturally.

[Edward Mansell]

I looked at him as he chattered along. His eyes were glazed and he spoke with a curious intensity. And I knew Jones sat petrified. I reached for the Scotch bottle. It was still about half full. And as the man bent forward to pick up his glass, I swung. I should have known. I should have seen through him.

[George Beale]

Oh.

[Joan Mansell]

Is. Is he dead?

[Edward Mansell]

No, no, no, no, no, no.

[Constable]

He's just out.

[George Beale]

So quickly.

[Constable]

Get some ropes, belts, anything.

[Edward Mansell]

You must tie him. Quickly, Joan, quickly. I've never tied a man before. And Joan's knowledge of knots is limited to Christmas wrappings.

[Constable]

But we use what was at hand.

[Edward Mansell]

And now we wait. What has become of the real George Beale, curate at Buckworth? Heaven only knows. This thing at our feet, bound like some grotesque cocoon and myriad rags and strings. My best charvetails about his wrists. Jones, Mauricio, night gown, gagging his mouth. What is to become of him is not our affair, but rather that of the physicians who must treat him. And it is to those men healers of the.

[Joan Mansell]

Hello in there.

[Barrington Howard]

Mansell.

[Joan Mansell]

Hello.

[Edward Mansell]

Bill.

[George Beale]

Is that you?

[Edward Mansell]

Beale?

[George Beale]

Edward Mansell.

[Joan Mansell]

Wait, Wait.

[George Beale]

Don't open the door, Bill. Yes, but hadn't you better take a look at me first? Oh, not now, man.

[Joan Mansell]

Oh, we thought you'd been killed or something.

[Constable]

Come right in.

[Edward Mansell]

No longer any need to fear.

[Narrator]

What do you mean?

[George Beale]

There's great scarf.

[Edward Mansell]

Yes. Meet Barrington Howard.

[George Beale]

It's amazing. How on earth did you do it? Man's a giant.

[Edward Mansell]

Oh, matter of luck, I suppose. Really. Didn't he saw the beggar for ever so long.

[George Beale]

Hey, look at the collar, too. Quite an actor, what?

[Edward Mansell]

Indeed he was.

[Joan Mansell]

I knew he wasn't a curate when he kept reaching for that bottle.

[George Beale]

There is a rather strong air in here.

[Edward Mansell]

I had to use the bottle to subdue the man. Pity. Scotch whiskey.

[George Beale]

Dear me. Now then, let's take a look at these knots.

[Joan Mansell]

Well, we did the best we could.

[George Beale]

This one's not too good, but we'll just redo it so it's really strong. And look at his legs.

[Edward Mansell]

What's wrong?

[George Beale]

You only really tied the ankles. Ought to be careful of the knees, you know. And I'll give you another tip. If you really want to tie a man so he's helpless, fasten his ankles to his wrists from the back like this.

[Joan Mansell]

Edward, isn't that clever?

[Edward Mansell]

I must say.

[Barrington Howard]

Was he armed?

[Edward Mansell]

Good Lord. He had a gun and told us and we forgot. Look in his pocket.

[George Beale]

Ah, here we are. Nasty little weapons, the filth. Think what this might have done to your wife. Mansell would have blown her hole through her. You could stop a grapefruit.

[Edward Mansell]

Oh, Jesus, old man. She's been through quite a lot, you know.

[George Beale]

Sorry, Mansell, but I believe in being realistic. That's quite a gag you've made for him.

[Edward Mansell]

Yes. Don't think he'll do much talking until we're ready to take it out.

[Joan Mansell]

We used a silk nightgown of mine from Paris.

[George Beale]

Blend it. I just want to make sure this farther than it's lazy. Ah, There we are.

[Edward Mansell]

Safe.

[Joan Mansell]

Safe that there's no longer anything or. Or anybody to be safe from.

[George Beale]

Oh, you never know. Now, what other weapons did you have?

[Edward Mansell]

Oh, just the bottle. Oh, I dealt him a good one with the bottle.

[Joan Mansell]

Oh, and there's this carving knife and.

[George Beale]

The gun, which I have in my pocket. Well, it's. It's. It's really been quite a little adventure, eh, Manful?

[Edward Mansell]

Oh, should say so. You know, I kept this little record. Something from the physician.

[George Beale]

Oh, Mary.

[Edward Mansell]

Oh, please.

[George Beale]

From observations on Behalber, I am recording the events of the past several hours in the hope that my observations may in some measure.

[Edward Mansell]

Well, of course, you realize that I'm not much for that sort of reporting.

[George Beale]

Oh, no, no, no, no, no. I think you did splendidly. Splendidly. I wonder who else may read these notes of yours.

[Joan Mansell]

Look, his eyes are open.

[Edward Mansell]

I never realized madmen really do roll their eyes.

[George Beale]

Ugly beggar, isn't he?

[Joan Mansell]

Yes, sir.

[George Beale]

I must say, but about your report.

[Edward Mansell]

This.

[George Beale]

This stuff about Germany. Did he really say this?

[Joan Mansell]

I. I wish he'd close his eyes. He's trying to say.

[George Beale]

But what about Germany? I mean, how could anyone say what. What was it? When one comes to think of Germany and the fate of Germany, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.

[Edward Mansell]

That posh.

[George Beale]

That Argo Bargle about the Cologne Autobahn.

[Edward Mansell]

Yes, Lady Van Roses, Any fool can.

[George Beale]

See the man is dreadfully confused and misinformed about the organization of the National Socialist Party.

[Joan Mansell]

Oh, you mean the Nazi.

[George Beale]

Fact is, the organization of the party was divided into 26 Ghan, or districts, which did not in themselves form the various provinces of the German Reich. East Prussia, Greater Berlin, Brandenburg, East March, Pomerania, Silesia, Magdeburg, Anhalt, Haaland, Mersberg, Tringer, Schleswig Holstein, Weser.

[Joan Mansell]

M. He's got the knife.

[Constable]

Your helper.

[George Beale]

Doesn't this interest you?

[Joan Mansell]

No.

[Constable]

If I was seeing.

[George Beale]

Mer? L. Tell me, my good. Curious. Just there on the floor. Does this interest you? The division of Bavaria is even more fascinating. You know, Bavaria was divided into 9G. Upper Paladin, upper Franconia, Middle Franconia, North Franconia.

[Narrator]

Suspense. In which Lawrence Dobkin starred as Edward with Paula Winslow as Joan. Next week, the story of how perhaps the smallest of items can be the cause of unbelievable terror and hardship. In this case, the lack of a little loose change. We call it chicken feed. That's next week on Suspense. Suspense is produced and directed by Norman McDonald with music composed by Lucian Morowic and conducted by Lud Gluskin. James Helbrick's story, a little matter of Memory was specially adapted for suspense by James Poe. Featured in the cast were Edgar Barrier, Joseph Kearns, and Richard Peel. Follow the serial Adventures of Mr. Keen Evening Times on the CBS Radio Network.

[Host]

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