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Good evening. Ladies and gentlemen.

And welcome to a new season of Alfred Hitchcock Presents.

As has been our custom,

we shall present homie little stories of an unusual nature.

We shall continue to give the little man or woman, his due.

When crime is occasionally dealt with,

it will be crime as practiced by ordinary people

like the fellow next door.

I think that by spring

a large number of you will be thinking of moving.

There is one aspect of this program which has changed.

If you have tuned in to hear me make snide remarks

about an innocent sponsor, you are doomed to disappointment.

I'm proud to say

I have resolved my antagonisms

and have become completely sponsor oriented.

I have met our new sponsor

and find him to be agreeable, charming.

witty, honest, sincere, intelligent, dependable, trustworthy

loyal, brave, clean and reverent.

Tonight show is entitled

Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's coat.

But first, unfortunately, we have one of those...

But first, fortunately we have one of those intelligent,

amusing, dignified, provocative, brilliantly conceived,

but painfully short commercials.

Oh, good morning.

Come right in.

I can wait if he's busy.

Oh, no. No.

Excuse me. But I believe I'm next.

You certainly are, Mr. Evans.

Now, don't press down.

We'll let that harden for a few minutes.

Your wife is here.

Oh, good.

Well, what have we here?

Your lunch, darling.

I had some salmon leftover.

Oh, thank you, dear.

Oh, and I... have some bad news for you.

The man said that the washing machine doesn't worth fixing, and then this...

This what?

I don't know how to act upon they're after more money.

And that's from three year ago.

All of a sudden, I just upped and decide that we * more money.

All right, darling. Don't get upset.

I know. But you work so hard, and always it seems to be just a little bit behind.

Hmm. Come on, sweetheart. You're gonna miss your train.

All right.

Bye-bye.

That is a new suit, isn't it?

No, silly. It's an old suit.

It's just fall, that's all.

I got out my old fall suit.

Well, it's very becoming.

Well, I wish you hadn't brought me potato chips.

Oh, now don't be silly.

With all the hours that you put in

a little self-indulgence isn't going to hurt you.

You mean, once a month I can have potato chips?

Yes, darling.

Every time I go to visit Aunt Maud, you can have potato chips.

I'll see you tomorrow.

All right. I'll be home in time to get dinner.

Darling.

Don't you think sometime... you can give up this visit?

Oh, now, Fred.

She's the only family that I have, you know that.

She's put me through school. She's been everything.

Now two days a month. That's not much.

But two days... that's one night.

That's one night I don't have you.

Oh, now, Fred. If I were home, you just go bowling.

Now stop pouting.

You don't have a mother-in-law,

and you don't have a father-in-law.

All you have in the world worry about is one poor old aunt-in-law.

All right. Goodbye.

I'll see you tomorrow night.

All right.

Well, it's beautiful beautiful house.

Honestly, you'll just never know the feeling it gives me

just to be in the room this size.

Will you have the same?

Oh, the woods are lovely.

The leaves are turning.

Yeah, wonderful thing about you.

Oh, I see. You got the Golden Maple.

You've never come down here...

for eight years, summer or winter.

You've never come down here without stopping at exactly that same spot...

and admiring the view.

You know something wonderful about you?

You always notice that I noticed the view.

Any other man would...

well, honestly, if you're not washing his shirts

or forgetting his lunch or fighting over the bill collectors, well they...

they won't even notice you at all.

Aren't you listening to me?

I'm sorry.

I was looking at your eyes.

Didn't hear your words.

Now come on, you hardly even know what color they are.

Darling.

Look how the rhododendrons have grown.

And you see that

Greatest bloom in years.

Yes, they are lovely.

I planted those when we met.

Remember?

Remember what?

Remember me in a hospital bed, you in a white uniform?

Very nice fitting uniform it was indeed.

And such style.

Not the uniform, the girl wore it.

Oh, darling. Please don't say anymore.

Or if you do... kindly say something stupid like

"how are your cavities?"

I mean, because if you don't, I'm afraid my knees will collapse and I'll...

spill your lovely bourbon all over your lovely terrace.

It's rye, dear.

You're in Baltimore now. We drink rye.

Yes.

I knew I wasn't in New York.

Darling, I have an errand to do.

- Now? - Now don't worry.

You go up and change and get comfortable.

- I'll be right back. - What's your errand?

Oh, wonderful thing happened.

A neighbor of mine died.

Do you remember old Harrington? stables on the Eastern seaboard.

Well, we buried him yesterday morning and his wife...

You don't have to go, do you?

His wife hated his horses even more than she hated him.

Well, she decided to sell every last one of them

before he's cold in the ground.

- You mean now? - Oh, no. Tomorrow. At morning.

At the fairgrounds. An auction.

- But I've only just arrived. - Sweetie.

Don't be upset.

I have to study the horses before I do any bidding.

But I am upset.

When will you be back?

In time for our cocktail before dinner.

Excuse me.

I got your things laid out, Mrs. Bixby.

And your bath is drawn.

Thank you, .

Actually the only wild horse, I mean really wild

not to send it from a domesticated horse.

Like a mustad, the only wild horse is Tarpan

can find in the Gobi desert.

It's small, done-colored, may in a short and red.

Moves in herds of five or more.

Each herd led by a stallion.

Oh, darling. John is here.

Oh, morning, John.

Darling, I'm terribly sorry that I have to take off

before you're ready to leave.

But you know, auction like this doesn't happen twice in a lifetime.

Excuse me. I got to run inside of it.

Be right on. I'll be right there, John!

- Eloise! - Yes, sir?

- Do you have the box? - It's right here.

As soon as I go, give it to Mrs. Bixby.

- I will. - And give her this letter with.

- Be sure to give the letter. - I will, sir.

I'm terribly sorry.

I got to the station with you, but I really can't.

Oh, don't worry, darling. Goodbye.

And take care of yourself.

I will.

Colonel told me to give you this.

Oh, good gracious. What an enormous box!

Why, whatever could be, didn't he say?

Oh, Eloise. This is exciting.

It's just like Christmas.

There's a note with it, ma'am.

I don't think I'll look. I think I'll just feel first.

Oh, no.

Oh, it can't be true.

Oh, I've never seen anything like it in my life.

Wild Labrador mink.

Just feel deep and so soft.

Smell. What a wonderful smell?

Aren't you going to try it on?

He insisted me you to wear.

You think it was to eat?

Eloise. It must have costed at least $5,000.

Easisly, ma'am, it could have costed $8,000.

Just wait until I walk into a restaurant with this on.

Just perfect for you, ma'am.

Eloise, it's what every woman needs.

I don't want to hurry you, ma'am.

But if we're taking the usual train, we should be leaving.

Oh, I didn't realize it's so late.

It's 10:30.

- I'll be with you in a moment, Thompson. - Yes, ma'am.

I've got your bag all packed.

I'll get it for you.

Please accept the code with my gratitude and best wishes.

For personal reasons, I'm afraid...

I shall not be able to see you anymore.

PS. If they wonder at home,

just tell him that Aunt of yours gave it to you.

Your bags are in the car, ma'am.

Thank you.

What about the coat? Shall I pack it or will you wear it?

Oh, no.

No, I can't wear. I just see my husb...

Eloise, would you... just put it back in the box?

I think it's a little too warm to wear it.

Oh, driver. Stop here.

Wait for me, will you?

Yes, ma'am.

Oh. Good evening. I, uh...

I seem to have lost my wallet and well, the...

banks don't open again until Monday, and I...

well I just simply have to have some money for the weekend.

I'll see what you got.

It does seem silly for me just a little bit, but I need...

You see, I just don't have anything else.

How much you want?

Really it's a fantastic coat.

Yeah, how much?

Uh, fifty.

Name?

Wild Labrador mink.

No, no, no. Your name.

My name?

You don't have to use the name, do you?

What if you lose the ticket?

Anybody can pick it up and come in and claim to call?

Oh, I won't loose the ticket.

Okay.

What do you want me to put for description about it for?

Don't put anything.

Look, Lady. This is a ticket.

This ticket tairs in half.

I give you half, I keep half.

On each half, it says article.

I got to write what article.

Why don't you just write 50 dollars on each ticket?

The numbers will be same.

Okay. It's no skin off my nose.

Well,

how is everything in Baltimore?

Fine.

When I work late last night,

I stayed and cast some inlays.

Oh, no, Fred. Why can't you let other people do your donkey work for you?

You are much too important for that.

I'm extremely proud of my inlays.

And you see...

what I brought for measuring the mood.

Why do you have to do them?

I can get it to the nearest milligram with this.

Darling, I have rather...

I seem to have the sniffles.

Darling,

by the way, look what I found in the cab today.

It's a ticket with a number on it.

I thought it might be a lottery ticket or something.

So I kept it.

It's a pawn ticket.

A pawn ticket?

Oh, dear. I was hoping it was for the Irish sweepstakes.

Well, if you want to pay $50, you can get the article.

How would I be sure it was worth $50?

Oh, it must be worth it.

They wouldn't give more than 10 percent on the value.

Do you mean it could be worth $500? That little ticket?

- Sure. - Oh, I think this is exciting.

Sure.

Who knows what we'll get.

Honey, it's my ticket. I found it.

What differences is it make?

I'll find out what it is Monday morning.

But I found it. I ought to go, won't I?

Honey, you don't know anything about pawnbrokers.

You are liable to get cheated.

Oh, I wouldn't get cheated, Fred. Honestly.

Anyway...

you don't have $50, do you?

Do you, dear?

So how can you redeem it?

Well, I... just thought it might be fun to call myself

and discover what it is.

All right, I'll tell you what.

We'll go together.

What?

Monday morning, you and I will go to the pawnbrokers together.

Oh, no.

Why not?

Well, I've... I certainly wouldn't want to be seen going in a place like that.

No. On second thought, darling.

I think it'd be much more exciting

if I stay behind and you find out what it is.

Well...

Any way you like.

Fred,

would you promise me one thing?

If it does turn out to be something wonderful, you know like...

oh, a beautiful watch for you,

Will you phone me the instant you find out what it is?

You bet I will.

Well...

Here's to Monday morning.

I only says what you sure are going to be a beauty when I get through with you.

Open, please.

Telephone, doctor.

Yes.

Oh, hello.

Oh, gee. I'm sorry. I forgot all about it.

Forgot it?

What do you mean you forgot it?

Oh, no, no. I didn't forget the go.

I just forget to call you.

Oh, Fred, now do tell me. What is it?

I think, darling, you'll find it...

very pleasant surprise. Look.

I'll bring it home with me tonight. Good-bye.

Bye-bye.

Oh, Mr. Gorman, we didn't expect you.

I have a little trouble.

I'm sorry. But the doctor is just going out for lunch.

But it's broken.

Broken your dentril?

Oh, what a shame. Just a moment.

Oh, Mr. Gorman's outside with the broken clasp.

Do you think you could fix it before you go?

- Oh, sure. Send him in. - Yu-hu, darling. May I come in?

I was just up in the neighborhood shopping.

And I just couldn't wait to see what you got to me.

Hello, dear.

Oh, you can go out to lunch now, Miss Pulteney.

I can manage with Mr. Gorman.

Oh, Fred.

Where is it?

In the closet.

Shut your eyes.

All right.

You can look now.

There you are, precious. Feast your eyes on this.

Go ahead and take it.

What's the matter? Don't you like it?

Oh, why, yes.

It cost me fifty bucks.

It'll have to do for your Christmas present.

Well, that's lovely.

Now... let's try it on.

Oh, it's perfect.

It really suits you.

You know it isn't every woman who has a mink.

I know what isn't.

Well, you run along, dear. I have to take care of Mr. Gorman.

I wish I could take you to lunch,

but I'm just so busy.

Oh, did I tell you I be a little bit late getting home tonight?

No.

It'll probably be about 9:30 either way look at the moment.

Maybe, even 10 or 11.

Goodbye, doctor. I'll be back in an hour.

Thank you, Miss Pulteney.

Oh, and don't forget to order the amalgam when you get back.

Come in now, Mr. Gorman.

Well, it's nice to see you.

And how is the world treating you?

My honeymoon with the sponsor...

lasted just as long as the first commercial.

As for my present mood,

will it outlast the final commercial.

You shall see in a moment.

At least my sponsor doesn't seem to be taking any action

as a result of my attitude.

Until next week. Good night.