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Good evening.

Welcome to our improvisational theatre.

This is, of course, completely unrehearsed, unwritten and

unintelligible. Nothing is planned.

We just ask our audience to call out what you would like us to do.

Simply give us a last line, a title, some characters, a theme, a setting, a

point of view, a plot.

a first line and some lines in between, and we make up the rest, improvising as

we go along.

To be perfectly honest, we have never done this since to date. No audience has

managed to come up with a last line, a title, characters, a theme, setting,

etc., etc., etc. They keep getting hung up.

Apparently people can think on their feet, but have difficulty when they are

sitting down.

Tonight's play tells of an actor in Hollywood and his response to a call for

help from a desperate girl in New York.

This next minute is completely rehearsed, planned and calculated.

Your reaction to it, however, may be improvised. You are on your own.

Come here.

Come here.

Come here.

Where is he?

Where is he? Where is he?

I'll find him.

Wherever he is, I'll find him. I'll expose him.

I'll kill him.

If it takes the rest of my life.

Take a person-to-person call to Hollywood, California.

Hello?

New York calling. I have a person-to-person call for Mr. Larry

Duke. Speaking.

You're Mr. Larry Duke?

Yes, who is it? Put it through, please.

Go ahead, New York. Your party's on the line.

Larry, is that you?

Janice?

Larry, Larry.

Janice, darling, take it easy.

Take it easy.

Sorry if I woke you, but I just had to talk to you. I'm half out of my mind.

What happened? Are you in some kind of trouble?

Larry, it was horrible.

It was Ed.

Who?

Ed, my husband.

He found out where I was living.

He burst in here half an hour ago.

He was drunk. He started hitting me.

Did he hurt you, Janice?

Janice, are you all right?

Yes, yes, I'll be all right.

I don't know. He must have gotten my number from the office.

Larry, I've never seen him so violent.

He started beating me and swearing he'd never give me a divorce.

Larry, Larry, he's out of his mind.

He wanted to know where you were living.

He threatened to kill you, ruin your career, do anything, anything to pay you

back for what's happened.

You poor baby. You poor kid.

Take it easy, darling. Just take it easy.

What happened after that?

He passed out. He just keeled over and went to the floor. I've never seen him

like this before.

You mean he's still there?

Yes. I'm afraid to touch him. I mean, suppose he wakes up. What am I going to

do?

What a lousy prick.

I'm 3,000 miles away.

Darling.

Don't worry about it.

I'm more concerned about you at the moment.

Oh, darling, I miss you so much.

These last weeks have been like a century.

When will you be able to come home?

Once this picture's over, they won't be able to hold me here with chains.

I figure another month, it'll be all over.

Oh, but that's so long.

Couldn't I come out to you, please? I could leave tomorrow.

Darling, you're wonderful.

You really are. Nothing would make me happier.

Let's suppose he follows you.

I mean, the last thing I need now is any kind of scandal, you know that.

No, sweetheart, there's too much at stake.

I mean, I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you.

Darling, I want to make you so proud of me.

I'm proud of you now.

And Larry, Larry, look, all those ridiculous things I said in that last

letter, you know I didn't mean a word of it. I mean, you must know that. I'd be

the last person in the world who'd want to spoil your chances.

Then let's go ahead as we plan.

Sweetheart, when this picture is over and I can write my own ticket, we're

going to be sitting on top of the world.

Janice? Yes.

I'm sorry, Larry. He moaned. I thought he was coming, too. But he's still dead

to the world.

What am I going to do if he wakes up?

Darling, I'm taking the next plane east. I can be with you. No, Larry.

Just... Just talk to me.

Just talk to me. The sound of your voice is so reassuring.

So good.

I don't know how I ever lived one day without you.

The same goes for me, baby.

Before you, it's all a blur.

Two months.

Only two months ago.

So much has happened.

So very much.

Of course, Harold.

All right, gentlemen. Sorry to have kept you waiting. Last minute script

problems.

Would you all stand up so I can get a look at you?

Now, you've read the scene. The part calls for someone suave, debonair,

strictly bon vivant type.

Mr. Roberts and Mr. Drake are inside waiting to hear you read now.

Unfortunately, they have to fly to Boston within an hour, so to save time,

I'm going to select only those of you I feel are closest to what we're looking

for. Mrs.

Brandt, telephone.

Who is it, Mimi? It's your husband. Shall I tell him to call back?

No, no, I'll take it here.

Hello, darling.

How'd the meeting go?

Great. They're sending me to Chicago today.

Oh, wonderful.

Fabulous.

Isn't that, uh, rushing things a bit?

Oh, of course I'm excited for you.

I mean, flying to Chicago, it's a short notice.

Yes. Well, I mean, how long you be gone?

Only till tomorrow.

Only tomorrow?

I guess I can survive.

Did you miss me?

Yes. Yes, uh, call me as soon as you land.

Good luck. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Will you be all right, Janice?

Oh, don't worry about me. I have dozens of scripts to read.

See you tomorrow.

You.

You.

And you.

Will the three of you come with me and just go right on into my office?

Thank you very much, gentlemen.

Try us again next week. Just a second, Miss Hyamani. Just a second here.

I've been waiting three hours to do a reading for you. I was the first one

here. I'm sorry, you're not the type. I'm an actor. I can be any type you

want. What right have you to judge me without a reading?

Just call it intuition. I'd rather call it stupidity.

What's your name? Larry Duke.

Larry Duke.

Remember, it's going to be on a lot of marquees before I'm finished.

As far as I'm concerned, you're finished right now.

Thank you, gentlemen, and better luck next time.

Harold, they're ready when you are. We're ready. Send them in one at a time.

Right.

Who wants to be first?

Me.

Maybe you haven't noticed, but I made my selection. Listen, lady, I'm going to be

a star someday. Be the first in your neighborhood to discover me.

Would you go in, please? Start reading from the top of page 22. Good luck.

What's he got that I haven't got?

Good manners.

Look, for your edification, this is not the way to win friends and influence

casting agents.

Look, all I want is a chance. I'm a good actor. Right now I need a job. It's as

simple as that.

I'll make it simpler. Go home. You're not right for the part.

Why not?

You read the description. It calls for nobility breeding a kind of English

aristocracy.

So? You're Greenwich Village.

The drifter type.

Shows all over you. So?

I'll fall on my face. So what? It's my face.

Mr. Duke, this is a very busy office.

I'll bet you've never even looked at my face.

I see it.

I bet you think there's nothing behind it, don't you? My lady, you're wrong.

There's dreams and feelings behind it the size of mountains. Mrs. Brandt, Mr.

Roberts says would you send in the next actor, please?

Come on, Mrs. Brandt. When was the last time you were desperate for something?

Believe me, you're not what they're looking for. Then let them tell me,

please.

Janice, what's holding you up? Cal has a plane to catch. I'm sorry.

Wait a second. Here.

He doesn't have a chance.

All right, young man, now you've gone over the... Larry Duke. Yes, Larry Duke.

This is the part of the Englishman.

Right. You want this in dialect?

Well, just read it, Mr. Duke.

Well, Mr. Roberts, England is a big place. This could be anywhere in

England. Just read it, Mr. Duke.

Ah, listen.

I knew I'd find you here in the garden.

A bit under the weather.

Mr. Duke, we don't have time for method rehearsals. Will you kindly read the

script? We've already started the scene, sir.

You have? Yes.

Well, I can't hear you.

A bit under the weather tonight, aren't you?

Well, old darling, I'll bet the whiskers on your butler's... Just a minute. Who

are you mad at? What are you shouting for?

This is a light, gay, airy Englishman. This is a comedy. Right.

Right.

I'll bet the whiskers on your butler's chin it's because of your father's goot.

A faithful honor will show you... A gout. Shall I make a funny... Gout, Mr.

Duke. Gout.

Right.

It's because of your father's gut.

Faithful Arnold will show you up. Should I make a funny face?

Or do you want to hear a dandy new bird call, Arjo?

Listen, it's the freckled-bellied wagtail. Could I please start this

again? No, no, just continue on from where you left off. Thank you.

Yeah, well, they want the bird call here. It's the whistle.

Well, I presume that you have a whistle.

Thank you very much, Mr. Duke. It was splendid.

Thank you very much, Mr. Duke. Mr. Roberts, if I could be the next actor,

please. Thank you very much, Mr.

Duke.

I'm sorry.

Harold, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Next.

I tried to keep him out. Please, please.

Do you remember me?

Very well, indeed.

Look, I'd like to apologize for my bad behavior up there.

I guess I'm something of a nut.

Please, forget it.

No, I really have to... No, look, really, I'm sorry.

I'd like to make it up to you.

Look, how about something warm for a cold shoulder?

No, thank you, Mr. Duke. Do you remember my name?

Score one for me.

You sure you won't join me?

I'm sorry, I can't. You were right. They clobbered me in that meeting.

Look, I really do apologize.

Accept it. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm trying to get a cab. Why the rush?

First, I make it a rule never to drink with budding actors.

And secondly, my husband's waiting.

In Chicago?

Remember, I was there when he called.

Look, I don't mean to embarrass you.

It's just that you're the first casting agent I've been able to talk to for more

than five minutes since I got to New York.

This can be an awful cold town for a guy just starting out.

I guess I just wanted somebody to know I'm alive.

Please, won't you join me for a drink?

I'm sorry, I'd like to help.

There's a cab.

Taxi!

You all right? I'm fine. I can manage. Please, if you'd just hold that cab.

Even I'm a better actor than that, Mrs. Taylor.

What are you doing? I'm being swabbed, debonair, and bon vivant. How else am I

supposed to learn?

Remember, darling, you literally swept me off my feet.

And even then, I had no resistance.

Larry.

Can you hear me? Larry?

Larry?

Larry?

I'm thinking, darling.

I'm thinking.

Janice, every moment we've had together has had a shadow looking over it,

spoiling it, making our love something dirty and cheap.

What are you talking about?

Janice, do you love me?

Oh, darling.

How can you ask such a question? You know there's nothing in the world I

wouldn't do for you.

What decision? I don't understand.

Jones, don't you see?

If we let him, he can destroy everything.

You, me, the whole works.

But tonight we can stop him.

Free ourselves once and for all.

That decision is yours.

What decision are you talking about?

The one we've been avoiding too long.

Concerning your dear husband.

What about him?

He's dead to the world, you said, right?

Well, sweetheart, I think it's time we made him deader.

I think it's time we made him deader.

Janice?

Janice, did you hear what I said?

I'm not sure.

Janice, he's a curse on us.

You gave me a word there'd be no trouble once you asked for a divorce, but he's

still hanging on like a leech.

Janice, he's capable of smashing my life, my career, everything, if we give

him half a chance.

Well, he's not going to smash me, Janice. Not now.

No one is.

I swear it.

Larry, you sound so strange.

Remember once I told you I only played one way?

The only way I knew how.

Larry,

I'm so confused.

I want you to remember the first time I said it and what you answered.

Larry, he may wake up at any minute.

He's not going to wake up, Janice. Now listen to me. I want you to remember

that first time I told you how I played this game of love and what it means to

me.

I'll try.

Try hard, baby.

Because once you do, it'll make the rest easier.

Remember, it was that same day I brought you home.

This is gone far enough.

Put me down now.

Wow. I said you could put me down now.

Service with a smile, that's me.

How's your ankle?

I'll manage, thank you.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Goodbye, she says.

Here I am soaked to the skin. She says goodbye Most people wouldn't put garbage

out on a day like this. Let alone a Sagala had like me The least you could

do is let me dry off a minute I Have been rather rude and All

right, you can stay a few minutes.

I'll make some coffee.

Oh coffee.

Yeah. Oh, yeah coffee Thank you. That'll hit the spot.

Just make yourself comfortable. I won't be a moment

Hey, listen.

Are you all right? I'm fine.

Rocket individuals to the end, aren't you?

Look, Mr. Duke, I invited you in for coffee, not instant analysis.

If you want to start the coffee, it's in the kitchen.

No, thank you. I'll, uh... I'll, uh... I'll wait for you.

Tell me about yourself, Mr. Duke.

Not much to tell.

I wanted to be an actor ever since I was a kid.

I'm not a kid anymore. I still got the hunger.

What about your parents?

No parents.

They were killed when I was five.

Auto crash.

After that, it was one forced to home after another.

You'd be surprised what a kid can pick up about life playing that circuit.

It used to be like a revolving stage after a while.

That thing seems real for very long.

Not even people.

Anyway, after I graduated that off-Broadway scene, I bummed around in

the Navy for a couple of years.

And here I am.

Ready for action.

Any more questions?

No.

Now it's my turn.

How long you been married?

Four years.

Happy?

Yes, very.

He's a lot older than you, isn't he?

Fifteen years or so, wouldn't you say?

I'm sorry, I can't hear you.

Skip it.

Your husband drinks, doesn't he?

I'm sorry, but there's always something around the eyes gives him away.

Are you always so positive about things?

Only when it comes to weaknesses of the flesh.

Not that it's any of your business.

But my husband is a very successful copywriter.

Maybe he did drink a little bit before we were married, but I assure you that's

all over now.

Well, leave it for him.

But let one little obstacle come along he can't handle. I bet you'll be back

boozing it up before you can say gin on the rocks.

You don't have very much faith in people, do you?

Living in foster homes didn't help much.

People are masks to each other, especially in a marriage.

Most couples live out their whole lives without ever once exposing their true

natures.

I suppose you think my marriage falls into that category.

How wrong you are. Am I?

Then why are you twisting your wedding ring like it's burning a hole in your

finger?

I think that's enough. I don't think it's half enough.

I don't think it's been enough for the last four years.

Get out of my house.

You're not as invincible as you pretend, though. I said get out of my house.

All my life, I watched women like you hurrying down Fifth Avenue, driving by

in big limousines, treating me like I didn't exist.

Well, I do.

And for once, one of you is going to know it.

My name is Larry Duke.

I'm alive.

I'm human.

Recognize me.

I want to belong somewhere to someone.

This isn't happening.

Let it be you.

I'm stopping now.

If I kiss you once more, stop being for fun.

For kicks.

Becomes the real thing.

For keeps.

I don't know any other way to play.

Neither do I.

Then walk away.

One more kiss means we're two of a kind.

And there's no turning back.

No turning back.

No turning back.

No turning back.

Those words sealed us forever, Janice, and anyone that stands between us is our

enemy. Don't you see that?

Yes, but what can I do about it?

You can make certain that we have the rest of our lives together without this

barrier between us.

Larry, don't.

He has to be taken care of, Janice.

While he's around, we don't have a chance of making it together.

Don't say that.

It's true, Janice.

All of a sudden, it's crystal clear.

With him around, we're dead.

But with him dead, we're free and clear all the way.

Larry, you sound so crazy.

Me or him, Janice, that's what it amounts to.

Tonight is showdown night, one way or another.

You mean... You mean you want me to... Do you realize what you're asking?

Easy now. Just take it easy.

Don't put words in my mouth.

Look, I'd do anything in the world for you.

But please, not that.

Darling, I wish there was some other way. I really do.

Don't you see what it can mean?

But how can we?

I mean, what could I do?

All right, all right.

Let me think about it a while.

I'll figure out something.

I didn't say I'd do it. I didn't say that.

Okay.

Okay, maybe your loyalty to him is too strong.

We'll just forget the whole thing.

And maybe while we're at it, we'll forget we ever met each other.

Goodbye, Janice. Larry, don't hang up.

I'm so desperate.

I swear I'll kill myself if you do. I'll kill myself.

I can't live without you.

How I ever lived one day without you. Your call to Mr. Lockwood can be put

through now.

Yes. Yes, Mr. Lockwood.

Janice, is that you?

Hello, Jack.

I bet you're surprised to hear from me again. Look,

I've got wonderful news for you.

I think I found the perfect actor for Judd in Wild Rebel. But what about

Craig? I know.

I know you're about to sign Craig Hamilton, and he's with the agency, too.

But both Harold and myself feel you'd be making a great mistake if you don't test

Larry Duke before signing anyone else.

That's right. That's his name.

Larry Duke.

Take my word for it, Jack.

He's got more appeal than a dozen Craig Hamiltons.

I tell you, he's sensational.

He cannot miss.

I mean, have you ever heard me go overboard for anyone like this? Well, if

you're sure... Believe me.

Jack, Jack, he's something special.

Janice, hello?

Yes. Are we still connected?

I'm still here.

What was that, Jack? Do you want us to hold up Craig's contract?

That's right. His contract. That's right. We want you to hold up Craig

Hamilton's contract until you've tested Larry Duke. Well, you haven't been wrong

yet.

Wonderful. Wonderful, Jack. You won't be sorry. I hope not. I tell you, he's the

type of man who can charm a woman into doing anything.

Anything at all. You make him sound terrific. Yes.

Yes, I'll be waiting to hear.

You. You.

Only you.

Then call me back in 15 minutes.

Dial me direct this time. Don't use the operator.

I'll be waiting with all the details.

Larry, I don't think I can. I don't think I... Janice, I'm depending on you.

Now, just answer this.

Did anybody see him come into your apartment?

And his car.

Did he come by car?

No, he's parked directly in front.

I'm frightened, Larry.

I'm so frightened.

You and me, Janice.

The rest of our lives together. Remember that.

In 15 minutes, it can all be ours.

Larry.

Ed, wake up.

Ed, wake up and go home.

Why did you have to come here tonight?

Why couldn't you give me a divorce when I asked for it?

Now look what's happened.

What are we doing here like this?

Janice, what is it?

Lately, I... Well, I can't seem to reach you anymore.

Can't we discuss it some other time? No.

We've always been truthful with each other. Now, what's going on?

Maybe we've just grown too used to each other.

Too unexciting.

That happens, you know.

What about our plans?

I mean...

I mean, I'll plan to leave New York if my promotion goes through.

I couldn't possibly leave New York now. Not now.

It's out of the question.

I don't understand. You're like a stranger.

Something's come between us.

Maybe just the truth of what a poor marriage we really are.

Janice, I... Excuse me.

Yes?

At Lockwood Studios?

Yes, put it through.

It's Hollywood, Jack Lockwood. The call I've been expecting.

Maybe you better go on to your club meeting.

I have your party. Go ahead, please.

Hello. Hello, Jack.

Janice. Yes, it's Janice again.

Say, you're an angel for calling me back so promptly.

It's my pleasure. I wish you were here.

What?

Yes.

There are some fine points I'd like to clear up with you on the Larry Duke

deal.

Will you wait till you see him?

He's irresistible.

The kind of man that can make a woman do anything.

Anything.

Sweetheart, thanks for calling back.

You doubted me this time, didn't you?

Larry.

Larry, don't make me do this thing.

Janice, darling, I wish there was some other way, but we just can't go on like

this. I worry about you all the time, wondering if we'll ever have a life like

other people. I tell you, I can't take it anymore.

Now listen to me.

Is he still out?

He hasn't moved.

I'm shaking all over. I feel sick.

Baby, it'll be over before you know it. I thought of something so simple it'll

be like snuffing out a candle.

Janice, are you listening?

Yes.

Where are you?

I mean, whereabouts in the apartment are you?

I'm sitting on my bed.

Good. You must have a pillow there.

Oh, yes.

I have the pillow you sent me from... Hollywood, remember?

Get the pillow, Janice.

I want you to go to him and press the pillow against his face for five

minutes.

Larry, no.

Janice, when you call back, you seal this bargain. I mean it. It's now or

never. I swear to you, Janice, if I hang up now, it's for the last time. I'm

finished.

No, Larry.

No.

I'll do it.

I'll do it.

Only just don't hang up on me.

Larry. Put down the phone, baby.

Don't think about what you're doing.

I'll be right here waiting all the time.

Wait for me.

Oh, darling, it's absolutely mad.

I love it, and I adore you for thinking of me.

Then you really like it.

Yeah, well, I think it's kind of gauche, and of course you'll never have any use

for it. I spotted it the night I arrived at a little shop on Hollywood Boulevard.

As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to send it to you for laughs.

Look, I'm dying to hear about the screen test.

How did it go?

You ready?

They flipped.

They really dig me. Even I couldn't believe how good I came over.

Janice, they've already signed me to a contract. They want me to start on the

picture immediately.

Did you ever hear of anything so fantastic?

Oh, darling, I'm so happy for you. I knew it would happen.

But you have to start to work so soon.

Won't they let you come back to me?

To New York?

Larry?

Can you hear me? Larry?

Hi again.

Hi.

Hi.

Darling, am I interrupting something?

No, it's just some publicity people taking pictures. They're all gone now.

What was I saying?

The screen test.

Oh, yeah, yeah, the screen test.

Sweetheart, how I wish you could have been there. I gave you all the credit.

Oh. Oh, how sweet of you, darling.

Darling, I'm so excited for you.

I just can't wait to see you.

Janice.

It's Mr. Roberts. He's back.

Thank you, Mimi.

Darling, darling, I have to hang up.

Business, you know, as usual.

Will you call me tonight? The new number.

You bet I will, baby.

I miss you.

Oh, I miss you so much.

You do a good job and come home to me.

I love you.

I love you, baby.

Didn't you even tell him what happened?

Oh, I don't worry him. He's got more important things on his mind.

Mrs. Brandt, you've been a good friend to me.

I'd like to help.

Would you like to talk about it?

Sometimes talking it out helps.

If you want, I could meet you downstairs.

Thank you, Mimi, but there's nothing to talk about.

What made you do it?

You knew that Mr. Roberts had his heart set on Craig Hamilton playing the part.

The contracts were already drawn up.

I knew all about it.

Wow.

No wonder he fired you.

What made you do such a thing?

That's what Larry needed. He needed that part very badly.

Father, when you fall in love, you really fall in love.

Is there any other way?

What are you going to do now?

I mean, losing your job and your reputation, your husband.

Is any man worth all that?

Larry is.

He's worth that and more.

You make it up to me.

You'll see. Sure you will. Sure.

Everything will turn out fine.

It has to.

Thanks, Mimi.

Wait.

Your gift.

Oh, you're forgetting your pillow.

And don't worry about the rest of your things.

I'll send them on to you when you're settled somewhere.

Okay.

Goodbye, Mimi.

Bye.

Ed, forgive me. Ed, forgive me. Ed, forgive me.

Janice.

Larry.

Janice, you all right?

Larry, it's done.

I killed him.

He's dead.

It was like putting him to sleep.

You're positive?

He's dead.

He looked so small and quiet.

Talk to me.

Talk to me.

Say anything, please.

It's all right, baby.

It's all right. It's over.

The worst is over.

When are you coming home?

Before you know it.

And you'll never leave me again.

Darling, I told you I wouldn't.

Janice, you've got to listen to me.

There's not much time.

I want you to take a blanket off your bed and cover him with it. You hear me?

A blanket?

Make sure the street is clear and no one sees you.

Leave the car door open and drag him into it as quickly as possible.

I don't think I can. What if he's too... Janice.

I'm depending on you, Janice.

You've got to get him into that car.

And then afterwards you come home and we'll get married and you'll be a great

actor and I'll have dinner waiting every night and we'll drink wine and kiss each

other all the time. Tell me, please, tell me it's going to be like that.

Yes, of course, darling. It's gonna be just like that, right down to the last

detail. Haven't I told you that a thousand times?

I'll come through for you, baby.

Only right now, you've got to come through for me and finish what we've

begun.

After you get him into the car, drive down to the East River.

See that the blanket's covering you.

Park on the dock near 22nd Street.

Make sure it's deserted, and dump the body into the river.

Back to the apartment.

Wait for my call.

Have you got all that, Janice?

Janice?

I did it for you, Larry.

I did it for you.

I know that, baby.

Only you've got to get him out of that apartment before it gets too late.

Will you call me, darling?

In an hour. You should have it all finished by then.

My sweet baby, how can you even think such a thing?

You're my girl.

I'm with you all the way.

All the way.

All the way.

You call me, darling.

Trust me, baby.

I'll be thinking of you.

Larry! What, darling? What is it?

Larry, I want to come out to you tonight.

I want to be with you.

I want to take the first plane out.

I can't be alone.

Not now.

Not now.

I'll take the first plane out. I won't take no for an answer.

I won't. I must.

I must have to be with you.

I must.

Larry! Can you hear me?

Larry!

Larry!

Larry, do you hear me?

Oh, yes, of course.

You'll take the first plane out. You'll be with me tonight.

I love you Larry.

Los Angeles Police, please.

Sergeant Beck speaking.

Hello, Sergeant. My name is Larry Duke.

I'm calling because ten minutes ago I received a long-distance call from New

York, the wife of a very dear friend of mine.

She was hysterical, rather incoherent, so I don't know if she was telling the

truth.

But she said she just killed her husband.

She said she couldn't take his beatings anymore.

At any rate...

She was going to take his body and carry it to their car and dump it into the

East River.

She sounded half crazy. I think the New York police should be notified, don't

you? What's her name and address?

Yes, Mrs.

Janice Brandt. B-R-A-N-D-T.

877 East 4th Street.

I think you better hurry.

I mean, you know, she sounded insane, so who knows what she'd do or say at this

point. We'll call immediately.

Right, I'd appreciate that.

Could you call me as soon as you hear?

What's your number?

271-4699.

271-4699. I'm terribly worried. All right, Mr. Duke. We'll call her

immediately. Right, Sergeant. Thank you.

Who was that on the phone, Mr. Duke?

Just a friend, Mrs. Duke.

You were gone an awfully long time.

Well, I had some business to take care of.

Some pre-honeymoon business.

Did you get it done?

You know it.

That's what I like about you, darling.

You're always so sure of yourself.

You know exactly what you want, don't you?

Like I told you, baby, we're two of a kind.

Brains, beauty, and ambition the size of the Pacific.

You and me are headed for the top.

Ain't nobody gonna stop us.

You have a nice touch.

Yeah, don't I, though?

There is a postscript to tonight's story.

At first, all seemed blissful for Larry, when suddenly there appeared on the

horizon a cloud no bigger than a man's hand.

Actually, it wasn't a cloud at all.

It was a man's hand, and it was on the end of what is known as the long arm of

the law.

Darlene, a truly ambitious girl, couldn't resist the publicity inherent

in breaking down in court and turning state's evidence.

You see, she'd been listening to Larry's conversation with Janice.

Next week we return with another story, scenes of which you shall see in a few

moments.