 Tonight's play, Edward, My Son, is a forceful drama that relates the tragic results in the family when the father is determined his only child shall have everything his money can buy. Metro Golden Mayor brought this gripping drama to the screen, and we shall present one of the outstanding stars in the leading role, Walter Pigeon. Walter Pigeon, starring in the dramatic story of Edward My Son. I'd like to establish some sort of contact with you because I want your opinion. I want you to answer your question. Trouble is, of course, that none of you knew Edward. Edward was my son, my only son. He was 23 when he was killed, a lovely boy with a charming smile. I can remember when Edward was a baby. We were playing Mr. and Mrs. Bolt then, living in a little place in Hammersmith. Oh, Lord. Oh, how wonderful, darling. It's just beautiful. The best baby cards they'll have in the store. But of course. Oh, he'll love it, dear. And that isn't all. I've been buying rips. Champagne. Look what I've made for him. Oh, it's magnificent. I've never seen such a birthday cake. I wrote that myself, and I like it. Really? Happy birthday, Edward. Well, that seems to cover it. But don't you think a happy birthday to Edward would have been better? Oh, no, no. Now, this is perfect. And this is happy birthday to Mother Thumb Edward. Oh, unreal imitation pearls. How did you ever manage it? Someday you're going to have real, real pearls. Big ones. I? You believe in me, don't you? Why, yes, of course. Why do you ask? Because I've just gone into a new business. Arnold. And I thought I'd like to do it on Edward's birthday. Might be lucky. Well, I've got to wash up. But Arnold, what business? Americans call it installment buying, instead of saving up to buy something, you buy it right away and pay for it gradually. Not so loud, dear. You'll wake Edward. Pay for what? Well, furniture chiefly, stoves too, I think. Maybe ice boxes. Well, it must be a very nice kind of business. You'll make people happy. Oh, well, that isn't quite why I'm going into it. Now, I'm not supposed to reopen the champagne. Oh, but, Doctor, what hope would be here any minute? I think, oh, maybe he's here now. Might be Harry. Harry Sinkins. Oh, darling, don't be silly. He's my partner in the new business. Well, but he's been to prison. Well, he's out now. Harry wasn't lucky, that's all. I don't understand, Arnold. He's got some capital and a good business brain. It's the chance of a lifetime for me. Well, he might trick you into something. Don't you worry about that. I just don't want anything to be different, that's all. I'm so happy with things as they are, and I... Well, Arnold, he's still waiting. Well, let him in. Well, but what can I say to him? Um, ask him how he's like being in prison, dear. What did I expect him? Oh, yes, of course, Dr. Woodhopper. Well, I just thought he was... Oh, this is the Edward. It's, um, it's a teddy bear. Oh, yeah, he's just a dog. Dr. Woodhopper. Oh, wonderful, wonderful. I mean, it's got Edward's ears too, hasn't it? Champagne, well, dear, dear. He can mix it with his milk, can't he? Oh, that's a very interesting experiment. Unfortunately, the young man's still sleeping. Well, don't be so sure, dear. That side better run in there and see. Excuse me, Dr. Woodhopper. Well, this is both Edward's doing very nice. Oh, he's fine, fine. Do you think his eyes should be examined? Why, is it finding it difficult to read? Oh, no, no, but seriously, I just thought you might, you might want to check on. Oh, you have a fine healthy boy, Mr. Boat. Don't you worry about him. It is a shame that he can't come down and see his presence, though. Oh, you have a speech I'm about to make. Oh, dear, a long one. Well, I won't worry, Mrs. Boat. There's a doctor present. Please bring to Edward. Edward, my boy, you sound asleep, I hope. You've kicked your covers off, I'm sure. I just tucked them back. This is just to let you know that down here we have the matter of your future well in hand. Sleep safe, Edward. The world shall be your oyster. Yeah, yes. What does that mean, Arnold? The world is your oyster. It means that nothing is going to be too good for him other. It was in 1919, five years later, even when I was in the waiting room of the doctor's office, some specialist would hope it sent us to. Edward was ill, seriously ill. And while we waited there in agony, would hope and the specialist were deciding the fate of our little boy. The boy is six, you say? Only a child would hope. Yes, Dr. Kedner. I attended Mrs. Boat when he was born. I don't believe she can have another. Oh, that's too bad. The father, what were the circumstances? He has a furniture store. He hadn't been doing his own well lately. Why? I was thinking of Schmidt in Switzerland. He doesn't operation for this condition, but quite expensive and no guarantee. No. Mr. Kedner, we begin plaster at Paris for a year. After that, we'll see. Could I make a sound as hopeful as possible, Dr. Kedner? Of course, of course. No, I suppose you have them come in here. I don't mean to be rude, Dr. Kedner, but if you could just come to the point and tell me where to go. Mr. Boat, your son is suffering from what we call an atrophy of the nerves and the hip. But how many of them? No, not necessarily at all. We'll put him in a plaster cast. But after the year, he won't have a limp or have several most amazing recoveries, Mr. Boat. Then he will move. Oh, no, you mustn't fret, Mrs. Boat. That would be bad for the bear. Isn't there something we could do? Isn't there an operation or electric treatments or something? There's nothing that I can recommend, Mr. Boat. We're very grateful, Dr. Kedner. I know that Edward's in the very best hands. Yes, but if he means anything, I mean anything at all. We want him to have the best. And of course you do. But we must be patient. Yes. Goodbye, Dr. Thank you. Not at all, not at all. Good day to you, Mr. Mr. Boat. This Kedner knows what he's talking about. He is the best in London, I mean. Can you come home with me? No, I can't, darling. Harry's waiting for me at the shop. You take the taxi. Oh, there's one now across the street. Edward won't get any worse, will he? He'll promise to tell me if he does. No, even then, he won't get worse. But is there any reason for this? Anything I should have done? Anything I've done wrong? No, of course not. It could have happened at any time. But to Edward, my son and I can't just look at him and pretend that I can't. Yes, you can. I'll be all right. Yes, of course you'll be all right. Why don't you deal with her, all right? Well, if you know that I went on the bus with you, I'll know that I've got a few things I can... Oh, I'll be all right. Just try to come home soon, darling. Thank you, love. Well, because I didn't want to mention this little thing about her, you know, could you raise? Why, I couldn't yet. Could do. It isn't very successful, but there's a surgeon in Switzerland. Now, can you get her to the £1,000? You mean Edward... You mean, really? All I can say is that if Edward were my boy, that's what I'd do. If I could, that is. And if it were possible... Yes, I'm sorry, Arnold. I shouldn't have mentioned it. Say anything you're even, till it's all been arranged. Just go back in there and tell that doctor my son is going to have whatever is best for him. Go on, go ahead and tell him that. Tell him he's going to have what's best for him. I'll raise for you. I've got to get out of the firm. Oh? Yes. I've seen whatever interest I have for what I put in five years ago. That's very nice of you, man. I wouldn't do it if it weren't for Edward. He needs that operation and I need £1,500. Well, I'm sorry to hear that, Arnold. But I've got bad news for you. Huh? While you were gone, Baker paid his visit. I put all my money into this. Everything I had. It wasn't enough, bankruptcy. People who owe just a little go bankrupt. It's time I owe so much, they won't dare let me. The next time for me, I'm going to sell out to some other firm. No, you could. Except our stock has never been paid for. Huh. And I've got a sort of prejudice about going to prison again. It's suppressing everything you're son. Oh, listen, Arnold, I do anything within reason, anything. But the sad truth is, we're broke. How much fire insurance do we carry, Harry? Three thousand. Are you crazy? Oh, I want no part of it. Just an idea. What makes you think you could get away with it? What away with what? Well... I'm glad you're not that crazy. Now, there's back premiums due... That's why I thought you might like to, well, put two hundred more into the account. Two hundred? For the back premiums. Then I could increase the insurance to five thousand, just in case something did happen around here. You said you only needed fifteen hundred. Did I? You know, there's a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at its flood, leads on to fortune. Do you know who wrote that? No. Neither do I. But it wasn't a little man. And I'd be careful about pipe, all this stuff around here. Well, I should go up just like that. Yes, you'd be careful about pipe. One week later, an early Sunday evening it was, I found Harry Simpkins waiting outside my house. Oh! I'm not about giving you up, Arnold. I'm glad I waited. I had to see you. Come on, name Harry. Where's the Mrs. and the little boy? Don't worry, they can't hear you. Now listen, Arnold, I've been thinking things over. This fire insurance scheme of yours is off. See, it's off. I was crazy to agree to it. Come to think of it, I never did agree to it. Didn't you? Then why did you give me the money for the back premium? Well, I want it back. And don't try to get smart with me, Arnold. Just give me back my money now. Why didn't you use your money for the premiums, Harry? Huh? You mean the scheme's off? Why didn't you tell me? The scheme isn't off. I started the fire an hour ago. Phew! What? I only needed a hundred for the premiums. The other hundred sent Evelyn and Edward to Switzerland. First class. I'll tell him the truth. That's what I'll do. Why not wait and see what happens? It's all right, if you do. But how will we know when it happens? Well, I suppose we'll hear the fire engines. They go practically right by here. Then I imagine the police will telephone me. Do you know how much we're insured for now? Exactly? You said five thousand. Six. I hope you haven't been too greedy. No, I think you've gone mad. Yeah, so do I. Then why did you do it? I did it because I was pushed. I want my luck in the future no matter what happens. I'll gamble it all tonight gladly. I believe if you want anything enough, if you can get it. And I want Edward to walk properly through life without a limp. That's all I ask. And nothing else matters, not in the slightest. Yeah. So it seems. Come on, come on. I have a feeling that this is my lucky night. And if you're... That's a bit too soon. Come on, answer it. Yes, this is Mr. Boat. So you'll come along right away. Yes, yes. What? Thank you. Thank you very much. Oh, fool. Is that how you took a man axe when the police called up? That was a telegram, Harry. From Switzerland. Oh, listen. It started. They operated this morning successfully. Successfully? Do you realize what that means? My boy's boy's going to be well. My boy won't limp. It means that Edward... Come over to the window, Harry. Yes, there's quite a day in the sky tonight. There's hardly a home in the western which doesn't reflect the influence of Ellen McCloy, wife of our former High Commissioner to Germany. When Mrs. McCloy arrived in Germany in 1949, she decided to be more than just the wife of the High Commissioner. There were nearly 10 million outcasts in the western area. There were 35 countries, bewildered people who needed guidance and encouragement. Mrs. McCloy knew that big problems can be solved from small beginnings. So she bought a few sewing machines and opened a sewing room where the women could make warm winter clothing for their families. Well, the sewing room was an immediate success. As they sewed, the women discussed common interests found new friends. 30 more sewing rooms were begun in the United States zone. Early in 1950, Mrs. McCloy began visits which took her into every town in the U.S. zone as well as the French and British areas. She spoke to the women, told them how American women lived and how they became good citizens. She spoke honestly with German housewives and pulled them out of the depths of self-pity by showing them the meaning of neighborliness. Well, these are but a few examples of what she did to help those who needed help. During her three years staying in Germany, Mrs. McCloy did much to assure the future of her democracy. As one German housewife put it, most Germans found McCloy is better even than the Marshall plan. Yes, Ellen McCloy had proved that by helping others, you help your country. Now act two of Edward my son starring Walter Pigeon as Arnold Bolt. My luck was phenomenal. Everything I did got success, money and honors. I was so honored now. So on a boat, I was in school. And one day, in answer to a letter, I had occasion to visit Mr. Hanway, the headmaster. I hope I haven't get to waiting for Arnold. Oh no, not at all. I've been walking through the grounds. Beautiful, simply beautiful. You must be very attached to Granger, Mr. Hanway. I am indeed. I don't get to the country much anymore so I must thank you for writing me. It was not a pleasant letter to write for Arnold. You don't often admit failure here. No, that's where you differ from me. I never admit failure. Now, why do you want to expel my son? I'm not expelling him. I'm perfectly willing that Edward should remain until the end of the term. I find it difficult to see the distinction. Arnold, have you considered that this may be for the good of the boy? Believe me, I have Edward's interest at heart as well as the school's. The school's? How? I find Edward a corrupting influence. I find the idea of my small son corrupting anyone rather absurd. If I didn't, I should be very angry. You don't like Edward, do you? My feelings have nothing to do with it. Well, mine have. I love him. Well, shall I ship him off to Reformatron? No, no, of course not. There are many excellent schools at Specialise. I am not interested in excellent schools at Specialise. I wish my son would be here. I think that Edward is a normal, nice child and with a little understanding will be a credit to Braingary. And, well, do you suppose he learned these things you complain about? For me, from his mother? He learned them here. It's your responsibility and you're not going to shelve it. I can't accept that, Arnold. You're going to accept it, Mr. Hanway? Are you threatening me? I am. Mr. Hanway, well, these mortgages were in the hands of Dobson and Company. Were? Anyone holding the mortgages is in a position to pour clothes, forcing yourself and the school into bankruptcy. I now hold them. You? I'd throw my moustache, Mr. Hanway, if I had a moustache. Yes, I acquired them when Edward entered here, just in case something like this should arise. Well, it has arisen. And I am now fighting with anything that comes on. Hey, I can't believe it. I'd be a hypocrite to say I'm sorry for you. I am prepared, however, to allow you to remain until the end of the term. I believe that's the prospect you offered, Edward. Well, well, I wonder what will happen to all these buildings, those plain fields out there. Hmm, factory site, perhaps. One of those luxury hotels there. And do you really believe that what you're doing will benefit your son? I shall do my best to see that it does. I can't believe it. I can't believe that one man can destroy another man's career. A whole tradition. Nothing's safe anymore. No standards, no principles, no... Good day, Mr. Hanway. Sir Arnold, wait. Wait, please. Yes? I don't care about myself. I do about Ben Derry. You win, Sir Arnold. We... No, it isn't a question of winning or losing, Mr. Hanway. Let's... So we've worked out a solution. And I suppose it is conceivable that we haven't done our utmost here to understand your son. Yes, yes, of course. Mr. Hanway, I think it unwise that you should ever be placed in this position again. I'm giving you this check. An unconditional gift to Grangeri. But I couldn't possibly... It's in the interest of Grangeri, and that's the one thing we both have at heart, isn't it? Sure, Mr. Hanway, Mr. Hanway. Am I? I confess I've always felt skeptical about these Napoleons of finance who rise so mysteriously from obscurity. There's nothing really mysterious about business success. In my case, I had a small business and I wanted to enlarge it. But what did you lose on? I lost the insurance. It's tarnishing. Yes, isn't it? I would give you the facts. The incident at Grangeri School is one of the facts. It's for you to judge. By 1935, I was several times a millionaire owning or controlling a dozen great companies. One afternoon, I promised to meet even at my office. Oh, good afternoon, Mr. Hanway. I'm sorry, Sir Arnold isn't back yet. I'm sure he won't be long. And Dr. Wood has been waiting for him, too. Oh, really? He's in the outer office. May I send for tea? Oh, no, Miss Pan. I'm just going to chat with Dr. Wood. Evelyn, I'm so happy to see you, my dear. What a nice surprise. Seems like years, Larry. I'll smart you, look. Thank you. It did not just leave him for Switzerland. Did Arnold say it for you? Yes. Is there anything wrong with him? Not that I know of. Larry, why don't you come to see us anymore? I'm officially... Well, I... I want to, Evelyn, but... you know how it is. You didn't come to Edward's last birthday. It was the first one you missed. Yes, I... I know. I just wondered if there was anything we'd seen at then, that's all. No, no, of course not. How is Edward? He's a grown-up now. He sheaves every other day. The boys are genius. Is he, Larry? Is he, why? I don't know. A genius, maybe. Oh, Larry, I'm so glad to see you again. Tell me about Edward. Well, of course, I haven't kissed boys in dreadfully. I'm sometimes so afraid he'll never have any real sense of values. There are some things that are so long. For instance? Well, I don't know. Well, for them to be... he's not quite as straight about money as he should be. And for them to know that Arnold lets him have a glass of port in the evenings, but... but he doesn't always stop at one glass. He's not 17 yet. Maybe he is a genius. Like Arnold? You don't like Arnold anymore, do you? Well, let's just say that I don't approve of some of the things that he does. Lately? Well, the Simkins Savings Bank collapse was a few years ago, but... But that was Harry Simkins. It broke Arnold's heart when it happened. Only Arnold came out of it a much richer man, and Simkins went to jail. Didn't I read that he killed himself? Yes, it was terrible. You don't know how Arnold tried to help that man. Do you know that some people believe that Simkins deliberately set fire to him? Then other people. Horrible. They're jealous of Arnold. Besides, anything he's done has been for me and Edward. Yes, I know. And he's made a most unhealing mess of it. Tell me what to do, Larry. It's too late. But Edward's only 16. I'm talking about Arnold. Larry, you're all phoned. You have the right to tell Arnold what you're doing money for. Or... You can tell him that you can kill something inside a person unless you treat him as a human being. That's all I ask for, Edward. And for yourself? I wasn't talking about myself. Oh, yes. Yes, yes, you were. No, that's not what I'm to say. You know that. I have no right to love you either. I... I don't think I'll ever wonder what happened to me. You knew it, didn't you? I... I've known him for a long time. What I'd like to do... You mean about... I mean about Edward. Hello, Larry. Oh, hello, Arnold. Sorry, I'm Lady Blue. Have you got everything, dear? Travelers, checks, cash? What about your luggage? Mr. Groves is taking care of everything, Arnold. When we get to Zurich, there will be a brass band and an illuminated address. Well, it could be arranged, you know. It's just a rumor, but I can't say I wouldn't be pleased to have a title to pass on to Edward. By my boy, you should get married and have children. It's a great incentive. Well, I'm off. Goodbye, Larry. It has been nice seeing you again. Now, what's all this formality between old friends? Goodbye, old friend. My best to Edward. I will. Goodbye, dear. Just have a good time, you hear? And get some of that color back. I'll wire as soon as we get there, Arnold. Yes, do that. She doesn't look well, does she? Well, it's been so long since I've seen her. And how do you think I look, Larry? Oh, much as I expected, Arnold. Amazing with it. Well, I am. Tell me, do you ever look at some of us ordinary human beings? Where are those of us who make crack under the strain of trying to keep up with you? Those of us who are a foolish enough or loyal enough to try? We should do that. Talk about this, Larry, someday when I have a little more time. I'm sorry. No, no, I mean it. Right now, I want to talk to you about your hospital. I want to help you. I want to build a new wing. That's very kind of you, Arnold. Why not? After all, I mean it. Yes? The gentlemen from the Admiralty are here for Arnold. Well, you can wait, Miss Brown. Admiral Benson is with them, sir. Oh, I see. I'll call you right back. Sorry, Larry, there's a delegation of gold braid out there. Oh, that's quite all right. Look, Arnold, come here next week and we can have dinner. Yes, I'd be delighted, Arnold. Miss Perrin can always reach me at the hospital. That's the trouble with you doctors. Busy, always busy. What time is it? Almost half past five, sir. Well, anything left for me to do? Well, there's a personal check. If you care to sign it now. No, sir Arnold. Poor chap. I really believe he didn't leave for what happened to him. He seemed to see me one day after he'd got a prison. I wanted to help him set him up in prison or something. Instead, he jumped off the roof of this building. It's very kind of you to help his widow. Maybe it's my patience. What do you think, Miss Perrin? That's possible, I suppose. Does that mean, sir Arnold? Oh, please, do sit down, won't you? I feel like talking. What do you think, Miss Perrin? Curiously enough, just at the moment, there's sir Arnold Boat and company. I think you're right. Yes. I like finding out about things, don't you? I'm just one of you found out about me, for instance. I've worked for you for some time, sir Arnold, but I still regard all information concerning you as strictly confidential. Oh, that's very commendable. What do you do, Miss Perrin? I don't know. I work for you for some time, sir Arnold, but I still regard all information concerning you as strictly confidential. What do you think, Miss Perrin? I don't know. What did you suppose happened to me? I just thought perhaps you... I don't know. You're a very interesting girl, Miss Perrin. Would you like to have dinner with me tonight? Is it a reward for my diligence, sir Arnold? No, no, no. Just because I'd like to. Do you mind if I go home and dress? As a matter of fact, we both dress. Pick you up at 8. 8.30. What's that? What are you writing down? Just my guess, sir Arnold. How it started. Eileen Perrin and I, a love story, sorted, discreditable. But I want you to know about it. Not because I fancy myself the middle-aged darn one, but because it is part of the whole story. Many months later, Eileen discovered that her apartment was being watched. At the time, Evelyn and Edward were in Paris. Two days later, I joined her there. I'm sorry you didn't let me know you were coming, Arnold. Edwin, I'm leaving in Paris today. Are you leaving? In half an hour. That is, if I can find Edward. What does that mean? It means that I've been checking all the cocktail bars, but I can't find him. So, you're leaving. And where are you going to hide from me? Why should I hide from you? On the advice of your lawyer, I imagine. Anyway, I can tell you where Edward is. I phoned him this morning. Did you? I told him I wanted to surprise you. We thought the best way to keep you here was for him to disappear a little while. I told him I didn't think you'd be angry. I am angry, but not with him. Like all your actions nowadays, I find it very underhand. And I find it underhand to have one's husband investigated by private detectives. Incidentally, Evelyn, I haven't the slightest intention of giving you a before. Really? Why? Because I should let you to fight and lose. I wondered what to realize with all your money and power. There are still some things you can't get away with. I've seen Evelyn Pern for the last time. You can believe that. What did you tell Ronald? Was it a scene? Did she cry? You're not an unattractive man, you know. Stop it. I won't listen to this sort of... I beg your pardon. Anyway, I wondered what to see the sort of man his father is. No, no, he doesn't. He admires you, Ronald, as I used to. He loves you as I used to. I think it divorces the only way of bringing Edward to his senses. Why? What does he don't know? Edward got very drunk last night. Oh. He's 17 on the line. If he goes on like this, what will he be like at 20? Well, those young men get tipsy now, and then what's so terrible about that? That you don't think it's terrible. That's what's so terrible. To you, it's all rather a joke, isn't it? When I ask you to stop sending money to a new promise and then break your promise. I'm frightened, Ronald. I'm frightened for my son. That's why I'm taking him away. Anyway, away from England, I command that it is to work for his living and to have responsibilities. I shall be one of those, too, because I don't intend to take much money with me. Do you think Edward's going to agree to all of this? Forever. It will be quite a shock. But I think he still loves me, and he's not altogether lacking in courage or... or pride. Ronald, I'm... I'm awfully tired. Do you mind going now? Go? Where? I'm still your husband. We're not divorced yet, you know. How long did you tell Edward to stay away? Oh, just enough for us to have a little chat. Well, we've had it. Please leave. Don't be saving. Excuse me, Miss Payne, but I didn't realize that it made you so bitter. I'm sorry. You haven't understood one word of what I've been saying, have you? Just that you think the only way to deal with Edward is to break up his home. Home? Where did he ever have a home? Something that wasn't a cross between a toy department and the Bank of England. Presided over by a perpetual fairy godfather who granted his every wish before he even thought of it himself. Do you suggest that? Possibly, but I'm not one of them. I've seen a fairy godfather when he's off duty and I think it's time Edward should too. So you're going to tell him everything? Oh, no. You're going to tell him everything? Yes. I assume that that means Larry too, of course. Larry would hope so love with you and you think and I think that you're in love with him. That's why you want the divorce. You must be mad. This is going to be very bad for him, even. I have no ideas about doctors who make love to their patients. Are you accusing me? No, not yet. But I'll make very certain that Larry gets his full share of bad publicity. I don't think I ever despise you as much as I do now. I've always fought for Edward and I always will. And if you think you can slander me, turn him against me. You've made the biggest mistake of your life. Edward is my son. Yes, I'm afraid he is. Please, will you go now? Nothing till you promise to drop this case. Why should I? Because I've made the stakes too high. You never were much of a gambler were you? Hello? Yes, just a moment. The desktop wants to know if we're staying tonight or not. You are staying, aren't you, my dear? I won't tell you why, but if I won't... Hello? Oh, yes, we're all staying. Can you send up my baggage, please? Of August 5th, 1949, the country of Ecuador suffered one of the most disastrous earthquakes of the present century. The dead numbered from 6 to 8,000. 20,000 are more injured and 100,000 are made homeless. 53 towns were destroyed or badly damaged. But from the United States Army installations and Panama came immediate aid. Military planes shuttle back and forth with emergency supplies, food, medicine, clothing, and especially tents for the homeless. Besides material things, doctors, nurses, and engineers volunteered from far and near to give their own hands in the work of saving lives. The warm-heartedness of these angels in uniform is remembered in Ecuador as a bright light in its darkest hour. Such acts as these by you and your friends today are shaping our world of tomorrow. A pigeon as on a boat and a button. Reserved twin is something for you to decide. It's now 1939, with the war starting to close in around us. You were calling. I'll be waiting there and help them be there. Since he fixed the term himself, I thought for once he might be punctual. Oh, he treats you disgracefully. My dear, this is Phyllis Mayden, Doctor Woodhope. Our doctor Woodhope Phyllis, who brought everything to the world. Who then understands you, Doctor? Phyllis Mayden, I hope you and Edward will be very happy. Thank you. Yes, they will be. I know. Very happy. Well, I think we must rendezvous them. I'll never be at the barclub I ate 30. We're having a little party, Larry. Join us, or please do. Oh, I'm sorry, but I am not busy these days, you know? I'm sorry, too. Goodbye, darling. And do tell Edward not to keep us waiting. Yes, yes, I'll tell him to hurry, dear. What do you think of her? Very lovely. Are you Edward? Larry, just what do you need? Oh, come on. That's a rather drastic reform, isn't it? We have a gink to celebrate. How do you think I'm looking, Larry? Fine. When I get Edward married, maybe I'll try taking the cure. Do you think people know I drink? No, I don't. Honour, does. Perhaps that's why he's sent for you. Perhaps he thinks you... Larry! Well, as usual, my apologies. That's all right, Arnold. Did you bring Edward back with you? Yes, he went upstairs to dress. Evelyn, you haven't forgotten the party tonight. No, Arnold, but... I think I'm going to have one of my headaches. Just run up and change, dear. You'll be late. Didn't you hear me? I said I was going to have a headache. You're not going to have a headache, Evelyn. You're not going to spoil Edward's party. You see, Larry, no headache. Isn't it marvelous? You and Edward go ahead. I'll join you there later. Suppose we can talk here, Larry? Where does it hurt? No, no, no. None of the little doctor jokes. I feel fine. I asked you here because I want you to meet someone. A girl. Well, Miss Maiden, I've already met her. Congratulations. Thanks. But she's not the girl I'm talking about. You see, Edward's already married. Who is joking now? Nobody. It happened ten days ago. Edward's been in Sussex. He's had a flying lately. Anyway, some other pilot staged a party, and when Edward woke up, he discovered he was married. Oh, the girl was no stranger, I suppose, but believe me, he had no intention to do it. What about Evelyn? Does she know? No, of course not. No one knows. I'm having a marriage in L.D. There'll be no publicity. And the bride from Sussex agrees to order? I think she will. Yes, I'm maybe to see you in the Lord. Yes, I'm expecting you ever to come in, please. Because Edward Henry, which is here, this cart wants to handle a whole deal. And it's very considerate of Edward. I'm under the witness, Larry. You don't mind? You're a doctor and an old friend? Well, at least I'm a doctor. Miss Foxley, my Lord. Miss Foxley, I'm Lord Boat. How do you do? And this is Dr. Whitmore, old friend of the family. He brought Edward into the world. No, he didn't even go down. How do you do? You were very nice to come here. Please, sit down. I've always wondered how Edward's father has seen your pictures, of course. I wish we had met under happier circumstances. Well, I suppose we may just as well get down to business. You don't mind, Dr. Whitmore, do you? No, no, I don't mind. You haven't even known Edward, Miss Foxley. No, I know you. You know who he was, of course. Well, not at first, I didn't know, Lord. And you think he's in love with you? He's with the family there, you know. I think he's a bit afraid of responsibility. It's made him stop loving you for a while. But we are married, and... And what? Well, I don't know. But I know it's going to be all right. But it's not that he's weak. It's just that he thinks I'm, like, unmarried and married me. I suppose that I think so, too. Edward deeply regrets having married you. He wants it to know. Yes, I know. He sent me a letter. But he must tell me to my face it's no good if Edward is running away like this. Well, the thing we have to think about now is what are you going to do? I don't know, Lord. Miss Foxley, will you be guided by me in this? Do you have a family? No, no one. I'd like to be your friend, if you'll allow me. Thank you, Lord Bolt. Well, I'm not for a moment conveying Edward's conduct. I think he behaved very badly. Well, I think Betty and I can work this out between ourselves, after all. That's all right, Arnold. I'm quite interested in your plan. Yes, I know. But it is rather a family matter, and I will... Don't mind him being here a minute. Really, I must insist. I live in one condition. With Miss Foxley, there's no promise. Now, if Lord Bolt suggests something that you don't agree with, you walk out of here. Oh, now, really, after all, go on. Get out of here with him. When? I've had a promise. Then promise, Miss Foxley, please. Let's get something settled tonight. I promise, Dr. Wittig. Satisfied? No, I'm not satisfied. I'm not daring. If I couldn't be of any help, I'm in the firm with Miss Foxley. Lawrence would hope. Well, now we can get on with it. He's a nice fellow, but a bit of an alien man. And I'm the fool, aren't I, Lord Bolt? Don't sense. You're a young and pretty girl, and one day you're going to make the proper marriage. But I'm not such a fool as to think I could fight for Edward against you. Besides, if Edward really loves me... I want to take care of you. I don't need anyone to take care of me. It's not the one who needs that. But what are you going to do? Nothing that he'd call you any while, Lord Bolt. He's only money. If Edward wants the environment, he can have it. It was that simple. Edward and Phyllis Maiden were married the following spring. It wasn't the elaborate wedding I had planned. It took place during the marriage. Edward in the uniform of an R.L.F. pilot. Three months later, Edward was dead. Hello. We're at the base. We're at the base, my friend. I've been away and I'm just home. We're having a celebration. We have a glass of wine, Larry. It's just beef today, remember? Of course. Thank you. Edward, my son, his first birthday party, and it's toast, the words of your aster. Run around. I often think of that day, when I see such a perfect start and let it present at the beginning of the end. Baldwin, don't you know, women, why do you waste your time? I don't know. Sorry, I don't know why. That's what I want to know, a weekend that I'll spoil them. Other people spoil their children, and they get over it. I couldn't bear to do it. Edward would have got over it. He would have been all right. Oh, I must turn down to the wardrobe. I had to be back soon. If you're welcome, someone to talk to me so I can sleep. I keep a big curtain about my husband. Squadron, that's what he said? Edward was killed standing his plane. Don't you think you're very ready? He probably not like his commanding officer. This Sunday, I'm up in 30 seconds. They said it would take Edward about 30 seconds to fall. He wasn't very high. I thought that would please you, Arnold. He didn't say, where are you thought of leading me? To the staircase, perhaps. Best for my son because I love him. You come to the sea, Larry. Come in, Arnold. Come in. Nice of you to see me, Larry. You're such a mad out there. I always had time to see Arnold both of you. Good heavens, Larry. Well, you're a fox, Larry. Believe it, I might have. By Dr. Ranizidari. Which one is Edward's son? We'd like to go through it all again, wouldn't you? Making the same mistake? I do say that, Larry. I don't need your help. I could use it, but I don't need it. Anybody in this crazy, cringy is turning against me these days. All of you, you, the bank inspectors and anyone who gets in my way, I always have and I always will. What would you have done? Good night.