The Angel With Two Faces by The Clock

Summary

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Relic Radio Thrillers: “The Angel With Two Faces” by The Clock

Originally broadcast November 13, 1947

Main Theme and Purpose

This episode delivers a suspenseful tale of crime, deception, and dark psychology, as crime reporter Eddie Evans is sent to interview Francine Moulton—a beautiful socialite who has recently been acquitted for her husband’s murder. Initially believing in her innocence, Eddie becomes entwined in Francine’s world, only to discover her true, deadly nature. The narrative explores themes of public perception versus private truth, manipulation, and the ambiguity of guilt.

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Key Discussion Points and Plot Breakdown

1. Setting the Stage (01:05–05:46)

• Eddie Evans, a jaded reporter, is called in by his city editor, McLean, to secure an exclusive interview with Francine Moulton, newly acquitted for her husband's death.
  • The paper is paying $500 for her story, targeting public curiosity surrounding Francine’s notorious acquittal.
  • Eddie is reluctant but is told to “use your noodle. Try to make her talk. You may run up against a brand new gimmick.” (03:36, McLean)

2. Meeting Francine—Charm and Suspicion (06:57–09:04)

• Francine is introduced as an “angel”—poised, beautiful, and composed—a woman wronged by both her late husband and the press.
  • Francine says: “Perhaps, Mr. Evans, it will present my case in a little better light to the public and help clear my reputation completely.” (08:05)
• Eddie is taken aback by her dignity; the photographer, Joey, just wants “cheesecake” shots, but is rebuffed.

3. The Interview’s Fallout (09:04–10:51)

• Back at the office, McLean chastises Eddie for delivering a “dull” interview that fails to capitalize on scandal:
  • “You’ve got this thing looking like the lyric of a hymn… Mrs. Moulton happens to be a lady." (09:32–09:56)
• Eddie’s refusal to sensationalize costs him his job—he is fired.

4. A Growing Relationship—and Threat (10:51–14:58)

• Eddie visits Francine to warn her: “He wants more dirt. They may send someone around for another try. Well, don't see him.” (11:21)
  • Francine shows warmth toward Eddie, inviting him to dinner.
• Eddie receives an anonymous, ominous note: “Even a lady can wash her hands in blood.” (13:44)
• Eddie’s internal monologue: "As inevitable as it is that the seconds will grow into hours... so is it inevitable that a seed of suspicion will ignite..." (14:40)

5. Romance and Revelations (15:24–17:57)

• Eddie and Francine’s relationship blossoms into romance.
  • Eddie confides: “I’ve never met a woman like you before… after meeting you, I remember [what a lady looks like] again.” (12:02)
• Francine subtly reveals her difficult marriage—and hints at abuse:
  • “Sometimes when he became really angry, he’d use his hands.” (17:07)
  • Eddie expresses outrage on her behalf.
• Francine asks: “Are you falling in love with me?” Eddie replies: “No, I'm not falling in love… I already fell.” (17:34–17:41)

6. A New Threat Emerges (18:00–21:29)

• Eddie courts Francine in earnest. Plans for marriage arise.
• McLean reappears, offering Eddie his job plus a bonus for new evidence implicating Francine, showing him a second anonymous letter: “Her husband didn’t fall. He was pushed.” (20:46)
  • Eddie refuses the bribe and throws McLean out.

7. On the Brink—Confession and Confrontation (21:29–25:48)

• Eddie proposes to Francine, but his lingering doubts surface.
  • He presses her for the truth about her husband’s death.
• Francine attributes the blackmail notes to her maid, Sally, whom she claims she’s just dismissed for attempted blackmail.
  • “She said she had evidence against me and I called her bluff... I made her leave my house this afternoon.” (23:41)
• An emotional reconciliation; they plan to elope that night.

8. Deadly Revelation (25:08–27:56)

• On the drive out of town, their car gets a flat tire. Eddie discovers Sally’s corpse in the trunk.
  • Francine, coldly: “Don’t bother to touch her. She’s dead.” (26:16)
  • Francine confesses to killing Sally—and that she killed her husband for his fortune.
  • “I like money, Eddie. In fact, I can't do without it.” (27:12)
• Francine turns a gun on Eddie, intending to kill him, but Eddie seizes control. In a desperate move, he threatens to crash the car: “Go on—pull the trigger… see how it feels to go into a ditch at seventy miles an hour.” (27:49)
• The car crashes.

9. Resolution and Irony (27:56–29:57)

• Eddie survives and, gravely injured, phones the city desk with his story and a parting shot at McLean: “I’ll be up to collect that thousand bucks… you know how I’m gonna use it Mac?... a burial place… has just acquired a distinguished client. If you go past there sometimes at twilight, you’ll notice… the name Lady Moulton. Nobility? Not exactly. It’s just Eddie Evans’s way of spending a thousand dollars.” (29:20)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Francine, on public perception:
  “Yes, from the jury. But what about the public? During the trial, the newspapers were very unfair to me. They pictured me in a sordid way.” (07:47)

• Eddie, on his cynicism:
  “I’ve been covering criminals for that cheap tabloid so long I think I’ve forgotten what a lady looks like. But after meeting you, I remember it again.” (12:02)

• Anonymous threat note:
  “Even a lady can wash her hands in blood.” (13:44)

• Francine, confessing:
  “Don't bother to touch her. She's dead.” (26:16)
  “I'm afraid, Eddie, I'll have to kill you too.” (26:42)

• Eddie, at the climax:
  “Go on—pardon me. And then see how it feels to go into a ditch at seventy miles an hour.” (27:49–27:53)

• Eddie, in closing:
  “If you go past there sometime at twilight, you’ll notice a handsome monument inscribed with the name of Lady Moulton... Nobility? Not exactly. It’s just Eddie Evans’s way of spending a thousand dollars.” (29:20)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Assignment & Setup: 01:05–05:46
• First Interview with Francine: 06:57–09:04
• Eddie Fired: 09:04–10:51
• First Warning & Growing Affection: 10:51–12:29
• Anonymous Note Received: 13:44–14:58
• Romantic Development: 15:24–17:57
• McLean’s Blackmail Offer: 18:36–21:29
• Proposal & Truth Revealed: 21:54–25:48
• Sally’s Murder Discovered: 26:07–26:48
• Francine’s Confession & Attempted Murder: 26:48–27:56
• Eddie’s Call for Justice: 27:56–29:57

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Tone & Atmosphere

• Classic noir: Sardonic, hard-boiled, and laced with distrust and cynicism.
• Francine oscillates between vulnerability and icy lethality, keeping both Eddie and listeners off-balance.
• Eddie’s transformation—from jaded reporter to genuine romantic to nearly fatally deceived victim—underscores the dangers of trusting appearances.

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Summary for New Listeners

“The Angel With Two Faces” delivers a twisty, character-driven story merging classic noir suspicion with Old Time Radio melodrama. Eddie Evans’ pursuit of the truth brings him dangerously close to death—and shows that even the most angelic face can hide a killer’s heart. Lovers of vintage crime and psychological thrillers will find much to savor in this fast-paced, dialogue-heavy drama.

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Transcript

[Relic Radio Host]

Relicradio.com presents stories of mystery and intrigue, espionage and suspense. Hear tales of ticking time bombs, mysterious crime scenes and cloak and dagger action. This is Relic Radio Thrillers. Welcome back to Relic Radio Thrillers. Thanks for joining me. This Friday we're going to hear from the Clock this Week series produced for ABC stations from 1946 to 1948. It was then reproduced in Australia in 1955. You'll hear an episode from the American run of the series. November 13, 1947. Here's their story. The angel with Two Faces.

[Eddie Evans]

Sunrise and sunset. Promise and fulfillment, birth and death. The whole drama of life is written in the sands of time. The American Broadcasting Company presents another in a series of dramatic programs, the Clock. From the Point of View of Time. The world is filled with objects that are aged. The giant redwood trees in California, for example, were full grown when Marco Polo found his way to China. There are pyramids in Mexico that were already relics when King Tut was a schoolboy. And the deep canyons and breathtaking crevices which hold the tourists spellbound in Yellowstone park count their birthdays in the millions. These venerable landmarks may have even preceded Father Time himself. But there is still nothing in this world that is quite so old as yesterday's newspaper. Hello, Eddie? Yeah? This is McLean. Oh, McLean, you lunkhead. Your city editor. Oh. Oh, sure. Good morning. Morning. It's almost noon. You must have been kicking the gong around last night. I went to a little party. Nothing terrific. Hey, wait a minute. This is Thursday, McLean. So what? Thursday's my day off. From now on, it's Friday. I've got an assignment for you. Oh, can't you get Herman? I'm dead tired. Herman's in Chicago. Besides, this is just your dish. I've arranged for an exclusive interview with Francine Moulton. The dame who just got an acquittal on the murder charge. That's the one. We're paying her 500 bucks for an exclusive story. You're to go over to her home and Sutton Place at 1:00'. Clock. But the case is finished. She's been tried and freed. I don't get it. She's still good for a little circulation. I'll send Joe with you to get some pictures. It's great for our Sunday supplement. I got the date at 1. Yeah, Joe knows the address. He'll pick you up at 12. And Eddie. Yeah? Use your noodle. Try to make her talk. You never can tell. You may run up against a brand new gimmick. I hope this molten gal will pose Eddie, some of these dames get touchy when you flash a camera. For 500 bucks you'll pose. Turn left over here. Did you cover the trial? No, I was on vacation. It was quite a shindig when she got up on the stand and told her story. Half the jury pulled out handkerchiefs. They were only out four hours. Her husband fell out of a window, didn't he? Yeah, from his office 20 floors above the ground. She was with him when it happened. She claimed she was asking for a divorce and he tried to scare her by telling her he'd jump. He got too frisky and he lost his footing. What kind of woman is she, Joe? Where do you see good looking? A dreamboat. Big blue eyes, ice blonde hair, a face like an angel. No wonder the jury fell. You talk like she vamped her way out of it. I'm not saying the evidence wasn't strong enough so she was acquitted. But I can think, can I? I still want to be a big detective, huh? Joey Lester, the private eye. There's the house. Hawkshaw. Pull up at the curb. And listen, Joey, I'm the reporter and you're the guy with the camera. I'll do the talking, okay? Okay. Say, some dump. Yeah, pretty classy. Her husband left her plenty.

[Francine Moulton]

She.

[Eddie Evans]

She can afford to live in style. I wonder why she agreed to give us this story in the first place. Maybe she's one of those publicity hounds. Love to see her name in the papers.

[Francine Moulton]

Yes, sir?

[Eddie Evans]

Is Mrs. Moulton at home?

[Francine Moulton]

Who's calling, please?

[Eddie Evans]

Mr. Evans, Daily Tab.

[Francine Moulton]

Mrs. Moulton isn't seeing any reporters, sir.

[Eddie Evans]

Look, tell her we're here. We got a date.

[Francine Moulton]

Just stay where you are for a moment, please.

[Eddie Evans]

Nice chassis. Keep your mind on your camera. Just look at this place, Eddie. Now I know how the other half lives. Lady Hestates. Yeah. Only don't let her catch you near any open windows. Why don't you talk louder, ya dope? The paper's just dying to defend the slander suit. Oh, I'll stop writing.

[Francine Moulton]

Mrs. Moulton will see you. Please step in the library.

[Eddie Evans]

Thanks.

[Francine Moulton]

In here, sir. She'll be with you in just a moment.

[Eddie Evans]

Okey doke. Now let's see if I get a shot from this side of the room. We can get that painting in up there. Is that a picture of Mrs. Morton? Yeah. Only she's even better looking. Try and get her to sit on that couch, Eddie. The background's perfect. You're right, Joe. She is beautiful. Ah, they're all alike. Sutton Place or Hoboken? The dames of Dave.

[Francine Moulton]

Good afternoon.

[Eddie Evans]

Oh. Oh, good afternoon. Mrs. Moulton?

[Francine Moulton]

Yes.

[Eddie Evans]

I'm Eddie Evans, reporter for the Tab. This is Joey Lester, one of our photographers.

[Francine Moulton]

Hi, Stu. Please make yourself comfortable.

[Eddie Evans]

Thanks.

[Francine Moulton]

Would you like something to drink?

[Eddie Evans]

Oh, sure, I'd love. Don't bother, Mrs. Moulton. We prefer getting right down to the interview.

[Francine Moulton]

Whatever you wish. I suppose you wonder why I consented to give you this interview, Mr. Evans.

[Eddie Evans]

Well, it's easy to see you don't need the money.

[Francine Moulton]

Whatever the fee is, I'm donating it to charity.

[Eddie Evans]

Then why did you give us the green light?

[Francine Moulton]

I've gone through a great deal since my husband died. The trial was very difficult. It frightened me.

[Eddie Evans]

I don't blame you. But you got an acquittal.

[Francine Moulton]

Yes, from the jury. But what about the public?

[Eddie Evans]

Public?

[Francine Moulton]

During the trial, the newspapers were very unfair to me. They pictured me in a sordid way. They seemed to believe I was playing some kind of a part.

[Eddie Evans]

You mean they thought you were guilty?

[Francine Moulton]

Yes.

[Eddie Evans]

Well, from what I understand, my own paper was one of the worst offenders.

[Francine Moulton]

That's why I've given you the exclusive interview. Perhaps, Mr. Evans, it will present my case in a little better light to the public and help clear my reputation completely.

[Eddie Evans]

Mrs. Moulton, how about a picture first before we begin?

[Francine Moulton]

Picture?

[Eddie Evans]

You don't mind, do you? Just sit where you are. That's it. Now, cross your legs and let's have a little cheesecake, huh? Just lift your dress a little. Can it, huh? Put that camera away and take off your hat. You're talking to a lady. So, what's the matter with you? Just ignore this guy, Mrs. Moulton. No one ever taught him any manners. What? I promise you will only print what you tell us. Of course, if you want your attorneys to look the story over, that won't be necessary.

[Francine Moulton]

I think when you hear what I have to say, Mr. Evans, you'll only print the truth.

[Eddie Evans]

I tell you, the guy is nuts, chief. He wouldn't let you take any pictures? No. Boy, what a shot we could have had. That gal got a shape that's out of this world. Did you read the story Eddie brought back? Yes. It's got as much appeal as a can of salmon. Well, the guy acted like he was drunk all through the session. You think she was the first blonde he ever saw in his life?

[Francine Moulton]

Yes? Mr. McLean.

[Eddie Evans]

Is Eddie Evans out there?

[Francine Moulton]

Yes, sir.

[Eddie Evans]

Send him in. All right, beat it. I'll talk to Eddie alone. Oh, hello, Eddie. Hello, pinhead. Going back to your blocks? Oh, cut it off, Eddie. We can't use this interview of yours. Why not? Because it's too dull, that's why. I wrote up what she told me. For the love of Mike, that dame's no saint. You've got this thing looking like the lyric of a hymn. If you want a cheesecake and hysterics, McLean, you'll pick the wrong woman. Mrs. Moulton happens to be a lady. But didn't she tell you anything about her husband? Maybe he was a tramp. Maybe he slugged her. We've got to have something to talk about, don't we? You've got everything right there in that story. Her husband treated her okay until he started going haywire. He doesn't like to talk about him, and I don't blame her. Listen, boy scout, you sound like you've fallen for the dame. You pay me to get interviews. If you want to do a little muck raking, get someone else. Don't you talk to me like that, you cheap bum. If you think you're going to throw 500 bucks down a sewer just to cover a dirty blonde. Are you? Next time maybe you'll have a little more respect. There won't be any next time, Evans. You're fired. Get out. Good evening.

[Francine Moulton]

Oh, good evening, Mr. Evans.

[Eddie Evans]

Is Mrs. Moulton home?

[Francine Moulton]

Yes. Please come in.

[Eddie Evans]

Thanks.

[Francine Moulton]

Who was that? Sally? Mr. Evans. Oh, hello. It's so nice to see you again, Mr. Evans.

[Eddie Evans]

I just stopped by for a minute to. Maybe I better talk to you alone.

[Francine Moulton]

You may go, sir. Yes, ma'. Am.

[Eddie Evans]

I. I wanted to warn you not to give out any more interviews.

[Francine Moulton]

What do you mean?

[Eddie Evans]

The one you gave me didn't satisfy Mr. Big at the office. He wants more dirt. They may send someone around for another try. Well, don't see him.

[Francine Moulton]

Thank you for telling me.

[Eddie Evans]

It's all right.

[Francine Moulton]

I hope I haven't caused you any inconvenience. Didn't get into any trouble because of that story, did you?

[Eddie Evans]

I only got fired, that's all.

[Francine Moulton]

Oh, no.

[Eddie Evans]

But it wasn't the story. It was something else. Anyway, I can pick up another job. Mrs. Moulton, you mind if I tell you something?

[Francine Moulton]

Of course not.

[Eddie Evans]

You won't think I'm too fresh?

[Francine Moulton]

No.

[Eddie Evans]

I've never met a woman like you before. I mean, I was nursed in the gutter and brought up in an alley. I've been covering criminals for that cheap tabloid so long I think I've forgotten what a lady looks like. But after meeting you, I remember it again.

[Francine Moulton]

You're very sweet, Mr. Evans. I'm terribly Sorry about what happened.

[Eddie Evans]

Forget it. Well, I'll mosey along now.

[Francine Moulton]

Will I see you again?

[Eddie Evans]

You mean you want to?

[Francine Moulton]

Why not come here for dinner tomorrow night? Come early and we'll have cocktails together. Can you manage it?

[Eddie Evans]

Can I manage it? Oh, boy. You just try and keep me away. Give me a quick one, Pete. I got a dinner date in 20 minutes. Okay. Hello, Eddie. Well, look who's here. The flashbulb kid himself. Been peeking through any keyholes lately, Joe? I'm sorry I got fired, Eddie. No kidding. Don't feel so sorry and have yourself a drink. You mean you're not sore? I feel too good to stay sore at anyone. Oh, there was a letter brought to the office today for you. Huh? That's why I came over here. You didn't leave a forward in the dress. Probably a bill. Throw it in the ashcan. It's not a bill, Eddie. Looks like a woman's handwriting to me. Oh. Return address. You know, I'd have never said anything to the old man if I thought he'd. Hey, what's the matter, Eddie? A lot of bad news? I don't know. Who's it from? Wasn't signed. Must be some kind of a crank. It doesn't make any sense. What does it say, Eddie? It just says even a lady can wash her hands in blood. As inevitable as it is that the seconds will grow into hours and the hours into years, so is it inevitable that a seed of suspicion will sooner or later ignite in the mind of its bearer and burst into a conflagration to consume his life and leave him nothing but ashes and death?

[Francine Moulton]

Another cocktail, Mr. Evans?

[Eddie Evans]

No, thanks. I've had enough. And call me Eddie, will you? I don't have enough dignity to add the. Mister.

[Francine Moulton]

You seem disturbed tonight.

[Eddie Evans]

I was just thinking of something. Do you have any enemies?

[Francine Moulton]

Enemies?

[Eddie Evans]

Maybe a woman who doesn't like it too much?

[Francine Moulton]

Not that I know of. Why?

[Eddie Evans]

Oh, it isn't too important. I ought to have more sense than to pay any attention to cranks. Let's change the subject.

[Francine Moulton]

Has someone been talking about me, Eddie?

[Eddie Evans]

Not to my face. I wouldn't stand for that, Francine. It's okay if I say Francine?

[Francine Moulton]

Okay.

[Eddie Evans]

I guess you think I'm kind of rough around the edges. Well, I am. I feel like a bull in a china shop when I'm talking to you.

[Francine Moulton]

Why?

[Eddie Evans]

Because we're so different, I guess.

[Francine Moulton]

How are we different, Eddie?

[Eddie Evans]

Well, you're the. You're the kind of woman who comes wrapped up in a fancy box. With pretty ribbons. I feel more at home in a crate.

[Francine Moulton]

The qualities in yourself that you apologize for. Maybe the very ones that make you so attractive.

[Eddie Evans]

You think I'm attractive?

[Francine Moulton]

You are to me. I admire your character, Effie. You're not soft or crude like so many men I've known. Oh, they cover their crudeness with a certain polish. The veneer is usually very thin.

[Eddie Evans]

What kind of a guy was your husband?

[Francine Moulton]

His picture is there on the piano.

[Eddie Evans]

Good looking, wasn't he?

[Francine Moulton]

He was very handsome. He was brought up in the best tradition. He was always what most people refer to as a gentleman.

[Eddie Evans]

Were you in love with him? I'm sorry. Make believe I didn't say that. I had no right to ask.

[Francine Moulton]

I was happy with my husband up to a certain point.

[Eddie Evans]

Then?

[Francine Moulton]

And then I found out there were other women. I asked for the divorce. You know the rest.

[Eddie Evans]

Something tells me he was a bigger heel than you let on at the trial.

[Francine Moulton]

He was just weak, Eddie, and a little unbalanced.

[Eddie Evans]

That window episode was proof of that.

[Francine Moulton]

There was more proof that wasn't brought out at the trial. Sometimes when he became really angry, he'd use his hands.

[Eddie Evans]

You mean he slugged you?

[Francine Moulton]

He couldn't help himself. That's the way he was.

[Eddie Evans]

I know he's dead, but it still makes me fighting mad to even think that any guy would touch you that way.

[Francine Moulton]

Eddie.

[Eddie Evans]

Yes?

[Francine Moulton]

Do you mind if I ask one question now?

[Eddie Evans]

Go ahead.

[Francine Moulton]

Are you falling in love with me?

[Eddie Evans]

Is it as obvious as all that?

[Francine Moulton]

It is to me.

[Eddie Evans]

No, I'm not falling in love with your friend. I already fell.

[Francine Moulton]

Flowers were lovely, Eddie. Thank you so much.

[Eddie Evans]

Did you read the card? Yes.

[Francine Moulton]

Oh, but your French is very bad. Eddie. I love you. Is jet. Are you all right, Eddie?

[Eddie Evans]

I guess so. This is the first time in my life I ever rode a horse.

[Francine Moulton]

Keep up with me now. I don't want you to lose me.

[Eddie Evans]

A horse wasn't born yet. Who could make me do that? I'll be over at 9, friend, with something important on my mind. I've got a surprise for you.

[Francine Moulton]

But, Eddie. What kind of a surprise?

[Eddie Evans]

You'll find out later. But I can tell you this much. The suspense will be tougher on me than you. I'll be down and get you in a taxi, honey. Better be ready by half past eight. Come in. It's open. Hello, Eddie. What do you want, McLean? Oh, just came over to chew the fat. Well, chew it somewhere else. I'm busy. You getting all dolled up for a party? Yeah. And you're not invited. How is Mrs. Moulton? None of your business. You're a smart cookie, Eddie. I've got to hand it to you. What are you talking about? Who are you working for now? Next week I start with the Chronicle. You wouldn't know anything about that. Happens to be a decent paper. Cut the comedy. I've come over here to make a deal. What kind of a deal? You get your job back with a bonus and a raise if we get the story. Hey, what goes with you? You stood. Don't be coy. After all, you owe us some loyalty after 11 years. And I'm willing to forget about that sock on the nose. Business is business. Go out and get yourself some black coffee. You sound like you need it. The scoop will raise an interesting problem with the courts. You can't try a dame for murder after she's been acquitted once. But let them worry about it. We'll take the circulation. What are you drooling about, you overfed jerk? All right, skip the tough guy act. You've been making a play for Francine Moulton to get new evidence, haven't you? New evidence? You're crazy. What about this letter? What letter? It was sent to the office and opened by mistake. It's addressed to you. Opened by mistake? Why, you snooping, overgrown. Want me to tell you what it says? It says her husband didn't fall. He was pushed. And you don't have to be a gypsy to figure out it refers to Mrs. Moulton. Let me see that letter. How much do you know, Eddie? And how much longer will it take you to get all the dope? This was written by a nut. That's what you told Joe about the first one. All right, Eddie, I'll make a deal with you. I give you a grand for the yarn when it breaks, and I'll pay off whoever you're in cahoots with. The door's right behind you, McLean. Use it. Don't talk like a kid. Get out before I wrap this chair around your neck. Okay, sonny boy, have it your way. But if you happen to change your mind, you can give me a ring. I'll set aside that thousand bucks just for.

[Francine Moulton]

Eddie. Darling, how are you?

[Eddie Evans]

I'm okay.

[Francine Moulton]

Here, let me take your coat.

[Eddie Evans]

Thanks.

[Francine Moulton]

It's Sally's night off, so I'll have to do the chores for the evening.

[Eddie Evans]

Hey, you look terrific in that dress.

[Francine Moulton]

I thought you'd like it. It's rather daring for me. I don't usually like my evening gowns cut quite so low, but if. If it pleases You, Eddie. That's all that matters. Now, what's the surprise you have for me?

[Eddie Evans]

I'll talk about that later.

[Francine Moulton]

Oh, don't please me, darling. Please. What is it?

[Eddie Evans]

I bought this ring today, Eddie. I figured that maybe you like me well enough to take a chance on getting married.

[Francine Moulton]

You love me that much?

[Eddie Evans]

Yeah.

[Francine Moulton]

I'm very touched.

[Eddie Evans]

Fran, look at me. Have you always been on the level?

[Francine Moulton]

What do you mean?

[Eddie Evans]

With me.

[Francine Moulton]

You know I have.

[Eddie Evans]

I almost feel like a louse when I say this, but gotta get it off my chest.

[Francine Moulton]

Tell me, Eddie. You know you can say whatever you like and I'll understand.

[Eddie Evans]

No, you tell me.

[Francine Moulton]

Tell you what?

[Eddie Evans]

How your husband died.

[Francine Moulton]

Eddie, I.

[Eddie Evans]

Tell me the whole story and don't leave anything out.

[Francine Moulton]

I don't understand, Dan. Why you want to hear?

[Eddie Evans]

I've got my reasons.

[Francine Moulton]

All right. I went up to his office, told him my bags were packed. I said I knew about his other women. I couldn't stand it any longer.

[Eddie Evans]

Go on.

[Francine Moulton]

He'd been drinking. He often did in the middle of the day. Suddenly, he became furious. He grabbed my arm and twisted it behind my back. When I started to scream, he let me go. And he shouted that he'd kill himself if I left him.

[Eddie Evans]

Then he went to the window and stood on the ledge? Yes. He slipped and fell over.

[Francine Moulton]

You know how it happened?

[Eddie Evans]

I read the account in the papers. I went through every reg in town reading about the trial. I've checked and I've rechecked.

[Francine Moulton]

Why, Eddie, did you think I murdered him?

[Eddie Evans]

Look at these notes. If you could find out who wrote them.

[Francine Moulton]

I know who wrote them.

[Eddie Evans]

You do?

[Francine Moulton]

Sally, my maid. I know her handwriting. She's been trying to blackmail me.

[Eddie Evans]

Is that the truth?

[Francine Moulton]

She said she had evidence against me and I called her her bluff. When I told you that she was off tonight, I wanted to avoid unpleasantness for you. I made her leave my house this afternoon.

[Eddie Evans]

Why didn't you call the cops?

[Francine Moulton]

Oh, Eddie, I. I've had enough trouble and too much publicity already. The only thing that matters now is whether you believe in me or not.

[Eddie Evans]

Oh, I ought to get my head punched. It'd serve me right if you were through with me.

[Francine Moulton]

I'm glad we've had this out, darling. And as far as leaving you is concerned, was I mistaken or did I imagine you were proposing to me?

[Eddie Evans]

I'm crazy about your friend.

[Francine Moulton]

Then why wait?

[Eddie Evans]

You want to get a license? Tomorrow.

[Francine Moulton]

Tomorrow? How about tonight? Where gets it low, Betty. We'll use my car. We'll drive out to one of Those little places out of town where we can find the justice of the peace who will marry us immediately.

[Eddie Evans]

Oh, baby. Get your hat. We're on our way. Haven't changed your mind yet, have you?

[Francine Moulton]

Oh, no, Eddie.

[Eddie Evans]

We'll be across the state line in half an hour. Then it's Mr. And Mrs. Eddie Evans. And I'll brain the guy who looks at you twice.

[Francine Moulton]

Oh, I. I'm so happy, Eddie.

[Eddie Evans]

How do you think I feel? I never thought I'd be lucky enough to grab a fancy prize like you.

[Francine Moulton]

Oh, what happened?

[Eddie Evans]

It sounded like a flat and a rotten break. Yeah, it's a flat all right. Left front wheel.

[Francine Moulton]

Forget about it, Eddie.

[Eddie Evans]

Maybe It'll only take 10 minutes to change. We don't have time to stall around waiting for a lift. Yeah, this is your trunky, honey. I want to get the tools. Yes, I'll be fast.

[Francine Moulton]

Edit.

[Eddie Evans]

Yeah?

[Francine Moulton]

Oh, nothing. Go ahead and get the tool. Well, Eddie.

[Eddie Evans]

Holy smoke. It's Sally.

[Francine Moulton]

Don't bother to touch her. She's dead.

[Eddie Evans]

You killed her?

[Francine Moulton]

Yes. Too bad, Eddie. I thought that when we got out into the woods somewhere I could get rid of her without your knowing it.

[Eddie Evans]

Yeah, too bad.

[Francine Moulton]

Start fixing that tire. I know how to use this gun. Worked very well for me on Sally.

[Eddie Evans]

What's the payoff?

[Francine Moulton]

I'm afraid, Eddie, I'll have to kill you too. Slow down. At the end of this stretch, take the left turn.

[Eddie Evans]

So you killed him too?

[Francine Moulton]

He wanted to leave me and take his money with him. I like money, Eddie. In fact, I can't do without it.

[Eddie Evans]

And he was the one who wanted the divorce. Naturally, you cheated him, didn't you? The way you cheated me.

[Francine Moulton]

Oh, Eddie, let's not be melodramatic about it.

[Eddie Evans]

Lady Moulton, the gal I couldn't touch. Pure as the driven snow. The kind they drive into the sewer.

[Francine Moulton]

Slow down. Take this turn, sucker.

[Eddie Evans]

Evans, the poor man's chump. The boy who believes in Santa Claus.

[Francine Moulton]

I said slow down, Eddie.

[Eddie Evans]

Sure, I'll slow down. What?

[Francine Moulton]

Stop this car or I'll shoot.

[Eddie Evans]

Go on. Pardon me. And then see how it feels to go into a ditch at 70 miles an hour.

[Francine Moulton]

Eddie, you'll kill us both. Slow down.

[Eddie Evans]

That's the idea, Lady Moulton. You catch on fast. I gotta go anyway. Now I'll have some company. I'll give you what you asked for, you double crossing little tramp. Sorry I won't have time enough to kiss you goodbye. Give me. Give me the city desk, honey. Eddie Evans talking. McLean. I'm in a gas station on Route 1. Yeah. Yeah, I'm hurt. I'm hurt bad, baby. But not so bad that I won't be up to collect that thousand bucks. And you know how I'm gonna use it, Mac? You know how I'm gonna donate it to royalty. There's a burial place on the outskirts of the city and has just acquired a distinguished client. If you go past there sometime at twilight, you'll notice a handsome monument inscribed with the name of Lady Molten. Nobility? Not exactly. It's just Eddie Evans's way of spending a thousand dollars. The Clock will be heard again next week, same time, same ABC stations. This program was written by Lawrence Klee, directed by Clark Andrews, music under the direction of Glenn Osser. Heard on tonight's program were Alice Frost as Francine, Joe Desantis as Eddie. Listen again next week, same time for the Clock. Now here is a special program note. Once again, Willie Piper takes his father in law's advice. And once again, it results in laughable confusion. Don't miss tonight's story on the Willie Piper Show. This is abc, the American broadcasting Company.

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