Suspense · September 26, 1946 · 29 min · 4,514 words
The transcript of “Statement of Employee Henry Wilson”, an episode of Suspense first broadcast September 26, 1946. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Suspense plays Suspense free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.
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Yes, right now a glass full would be very pleasant, As Roma wines bring you Jean Lockhart in a remarkable tale of... SUSPENSE! I was aware that I was trembling. I tried walking slowly back and forth in front of the desk, but even in motion my knees felt weak, and my whole body shook.
Why was it always I who trembled, who never this pompous insect sitting in front of me? His voice was cool and mocking. His voice was clear and hard. I sympathize with you of course, Wilson, but there were error must be brought to Mr. Larkin's attention. That's quite a big mistake there. Quite a costly mistake. Mr. Larkin has no.
In the morning. He wouldn't cover it up. I knew that. Since 1938 I'd been working there, enjoying the work, liking the people. Then he should come. Two years ago. Have you ever and stood quietly by and watched someone rob your house or steal your pocketbook.
I was helpless. He was ambitious. He was clever, and he was fluent. And as of tonight, I was his subordinate, two years, against ten years. Around the office I had a reputation for the incasual and carefree, but I hated this man.
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