Suspense · May 29, 1947 · 29 min · 4,344 words
The transcript of “A Thing of Beauty”, an episode of Suspense first broadcast May 29, 1947. 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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For friendly entertaining, for delightful dining. Yes, right now a glass full would be very pleasant, as Roma wines bring you Angela Vansbury in a remarkable tale of... I'll spend. You will give me your arm.
Yes sir. Oh thank you. I think we should just miss the storm if we hurry. A rather somber place isn't it? It gives her seclusion. And that's all she's ever asked for since she came here.
That and what the cool spiritual comfort I'd been able to give her. How long ago was that sir? That she came here I mean. Oh eight? Missy. Oh no, no, nine. Nine years ago in May.
But it was long before that she left the stage. She was nearly ten years in an institution, a mental disorder. Though it's not her mind was ever sick or I mistaken. They do say she's a bit on the eccentric side though.
Well, you'll be her spiritual advisor yourself soon enough when I've retired. And I want you to meet her without prejudice. And one day I'll tell you what I know, which her goodness knows is little enough.
And what I have reason to believe, which is somewhat more... I see. It seems real. Just about to escape the branch. No, it's not. She lives completely alone. The one servant, that's all. Oh, Father Benton.
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