Jacobs Hands

This is Christopher Isherwood. The story you're about to hear was written by Aldous Huxley and myself. It's based on a true incident and it has never been told. It concerns a man who had a gift greater than he could understand.

A gift so unique that when it was shared by others, it destroyed them. CBS Radio, a division of the Columbia Broadcasting System, and its 217 affiliated stations present the CBS Radio Workshop dedicated to man's imagination, the theatre of the mine.

Tonight, Jacob's Hands, an original news story by Aldous Huxley and Christopher Isherwood. We are proud to have Mr. Isherwood as our narrator, original music composed and conducted by Jerry Goldsmith. On a small ranch in the Mojave Desert, not far from the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, is the home of Professor Arnold Carter, his sister and his daughter, retired now to this

medically approved climate, nourished by the warmth of the sun. The professor lives quietly with his family and his bitterness. Shut the door! Look, Father. Where have you been? Aren't they lovely? Herman Blassen's the first of the year.

Get them out of here. You want to bring on another attack of my asthma? Sorry, Father. Do you mind if I practice my singing? I can stand it if you can. Where were you at lunchtime, Sharon? Outside looking for flowers.

With Jacob, I'll wait here. Good afternoon, Annie. Were you with Jacob, Sharon? What's wrong with that? Jacob wouldn't hurt a flea. Jacob is a hired hand. And you're the daughter of a fine scholar. Don't you ever forget it?

Silly's just a friend. But your aunt means Sharon is... You're a grown lady now. You've got to learn to be cautious. Things can happen. To a cripple? To a girl who walks around on crutches?