Waiting

Tonight's presentation of Radio's Outstanding Theater of Frills. Suspents. We bring you a transcribed story of three women and their vigil of death. We call it waiting. So now, starring Vivi Janis, Paula Winslow and Charlotte Lawrence, here is tonight's suspense play...

Waiting. Do you want me to put butter on the melene? I don't care. Told you I wasn't hungry. I couldn't eat, not now.

I don't see how you can. You've got to. It's no good going on like this. Is Harriet coming? I think so. She said she would. Oh, I hope she gets here soon. Everything will get cold.

Stop it! Why don't you stop it? How can you talk as if nothing's happening? Nothing's going to happen. I can't eat. I'd be sick. I'm going to my room. Oh, come in, Harriet. I was just wondering if you were going to be late.

Does it make any difference? Now you mustn't talk like that. Life goes on. I know it's hard to see that now, but you will. Time is kind to us. Mr. Mailer is still trying to see the governor. Mrs. Martinson, could I have a drink?

Oh, well, I'm afraid there isn't anything since... It doesn't matter. Where's Elene? She's lying down. She's not taking it the way you are. Oh, I'm afraid these last few hours are going to be awful. I've been trying to get her to take one of those pills the doctor left. She won't. I've got some nice dinner, ready Harriet? Why don't

you see if you can get Alene to have some? It'll give her strength for dear. All right. Hello, Aline. Harriet. Harriet. I can't stand it.