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The whereabouts of her tomb had been known before, but no man had ever dared to investigate it. Princess Kiestri lived long before Tut. Long before the great pyramid of Keops and the great Sphinx of Giza. During a period in which superstition and magic played an important role in everyday life. A time when it wasn't known for certain that the moon and the sun would rise, where black cats were believed to have special powers, and a curse was a very serious matter. What are we stopping for? I don't see anything. We're here. I don't see any tomb. Come on, follow me. It's just over this mound. Here. Here's the entrance. You mean it's underground? I thought there'd be a pyramid. They didn't build pyramids, then. Well, are you going in or not? Oh, we're going. But if there's really a curse... How many times do I have to tell you it's just to scare people away? It's perfectly safe. The tomb has been here for thousands of years. Now, bring your flashlight. Let's go. All right. Are you sure you won't come with us, Ben? I told you I'd bring you here for 20% of what you take. But there's no way I'm going in. Oh, suit yourself. Well, I'm ready. Let's get started. See anything at you? No. Look at that wall. The pictures don't waste your time looking at pictures. We have to find the room. Where? This is it. I can't believe we found it so easily. What are we waiting for? Come on. Amazing. All this has just been sitting here. But now it's all ours. Give me another knapsack. What have you got in the box? Oh, it's just a necklace. It doesn't have much gold. Look at it. Hat in the center. Those eyes. And that's only the beginning of our story. A new adventure in radio listening. Five nights of exceptional entertainment every week brought to you in Elliott Lewis' production of The Sears Radio Theater. Our story, The Curse of Princess Chiestry by David Chomsky. Our star, Byron Kane. The Sears Radio Theater is brought to you by Sears Robuck & Company. 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It was the morning of my fifth wedding anniversary, and like most women, Nancy thought I'd forgotten. I spent a few extra minutes in the bathroom just to let her stew a bit before I went down to breakfast. Who would have thought this anniversary was the beginning of the end? Morning, honey. Good morning. Mmm. That bacon smells good. Well, sit down. It'll be ready soon. I poured you coffee. I'm starving. I'll have some toast, but not too much jam. It's not good for you. So, what's going on at school today? Is that all you have to say? Why? Oh, nothing. I just thought you'd... Oh, never mind. I was just wondering what you'd be teaching those bright minds in the fifth grade today. The Civil War. And here's your bacon and eggs. Civil War all in one day? No, we're just starting. What are you up to? Me? I'm not up to anything. Yes, you are. Now, what is it? Oh, it's nothing. Kevin. By the way, we don't have any plans for tonight, do we? No. Good. Because I want to ask the randles over. Kevin. Okay, I'm kidding. You know, I wouldn't forget. I'm going to take you out to dinner and make this anniversary better than last year. Oh, where are you going to take me? God surprised. Oh, come on. All right. All right. We are going to go to that very exclusive, very new and very chic... The new French restaurant that just opened? Ah, oui, oui. I had to make those reservations quite a while ago. Oh, goodness me. Look at the time. I will be late for work. Now, give me a kiss. Ah, au revoir, monsieur. I will catch you later. I was a few minutes late when I got off the bus, so I hurried up the street at a faster than normal pace. When I walked into the office, the girls were busy typing their hearts away. Morning, Brenda. Sherry. Kevin. Kevin. Morning, Roger. Do you have the McDaniels report? Sure. Got it right here. Good. Why don't you step in my office? You want some coffee? No, thanks. What do you want to see the report for? Kevin. Kevin, Kevin. What? How long have I known you? Ooh, long time. I can't believe you've been married for five years today. Congratulations. Are you checking up on me? Well, when you take the only girl I ever wanted. Oh, who you kidding? You've always had more girlfriends than I can ever remember. But there's only one Nancy. I think it's great. Really? Thank you. What did you get her? Well, I saw this necklace in that jewelry shop around the corner. You mean you didn't actually buy it yet? No. Well, what are you going to do if they sell it? That's a small shop. I'm sure they don't have a large stock. Don't worry about it. I'm not. Hey, take it from me. Don't ever disappoint a lady. They never forget. I'm not going to forget. Why are you buying something from such a small shop? Well, he's got some nice things. Oh, it's junk. You're not going to find anything nice in there. Half of it's second hand anyway. Maybe so. But you ought to see this necklace. Well, it doesn't matter. You can't give her something cheap. She's not going to care how much it costs. She may not say so. But trust me, don't get her anything cheap. Well, don't worry about it, Roger. Besides, it really doesn't matter. The nice thing is the pendant. It's a cat. A cat? A cat. A black cat. I don't know what kind of stone it's carved out of, but it's got two emeralds for eyes. Nancy's going to love it. You know how she's crazy about cats. That's what I'm getting it for. Well, check it out. Some of these small shops will really take you. Now, I want to go over the report with you. Mr. Flanders wants it this afternoon. So I guess that means you might even get out of here early. Is that your present to me? Could be. But Mr. Flanders might have other plans. Now, let's have a look at the report. Sure is a nut. A good friend. I mean, he's always looking out for me, but sometimes he worries about nothing at all. Anyway, Mr. Flanders was very impressed with my report, and I was able to take the afternoon off. 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I can choose from frilly, colorful dresses, bouncy skirts, pants, and just the right coordinating tops. Sizes 7 to 14 in easy care fabric that's machine washable. Whether I'm going to a birthday party or just school, my Sunny Bunch clothes make me feel special. You are special. Thanks, mom. Available at most larger Sears retail stores. I sell draperies at Sears. Yesterday a lady came in and said that she'd been in and out of about every store in town looking for draperies and at this point didn't know what she wanted anymore. I asked questions about her tastes and decor and then made suggestions. She was thrilled. She found what she wanted and learned a little too. It made me feel good to know that I helped her out. Sears people are friendly people who help you find what you want. Browsing, young Kevin called it. An odd term for looking for an object that will change your life forever. Can I help you? Yes. I came in here the day before yesterday. I was looking at a necklace. Yes. I remember the black cat. It's right here. Oh, good. Here you are. Well, go ahead, hold it. It's heavy. It's a real unique piece. Looks kind of Egyptian, don't it? Yeah, I suppose it does. Cat is so cold. How'd you get it? Oh, you come by pieces many different ways. This is obviously old, probably from the 20s. Well, you know, Egyptian things are very popular then. Anyway, this young fellow who probably in his 40s brought it in not more than a week ago. I cleaned it up a bit. I had to fix one of the settings there in the eye. But I remember it because just after I gave him the money for it, he left and was going right across the street here and a truck hit him. Killed him like that. Oh, horrible. Just horrible. So, you want it? Well, is it 14 karat gold? Oh, here, give it to me. It should be marked. I can't find it. Well, a lot of older pieces aren't marked, but I guarantee you it's real. You can feel how heavy it is. But look, if you don't want it, you're not going to twist your arm. I'll just put it back. Oh, no, no, I'll take it. Here, let me write you a check. I can hand it to him. As I pocketed the necklace, a strange feeling came over me. A feeling of doom. I tried to banish it from my mind, but it wouldn't go away. I put my hand into my jacket pocket to feel the necklace. I held the cat in my hand. I was surprised to find that the cat was hot. And this piece of stone or whatever it was, was hot. I took it out of my pocket and stared at it. Suddenly, I realized the cat was staring back. By the time I reached home, I'd put all thoughts of the cat out of my mind. I was looking forward to dinner at this new restaurant with Nancy. I was planning on giving her the necklace during dinner. She looked absolutely beautiful as we entered the restaurant. I love this place. Thank you for bringing me here. More champagne? Oh, I'd love some. And now a toast to the most beautiful girl in the world. And to me, the luckiest man to have married her. Not too fast. I know. I remember what happened last time. And now I have a little surprise. What? Here you go. Now what could be in this bag? Oh, you're broken. Oh, no, did I? Go ahead and open it. Oh, Kevin. It's beautiful. Do you like it? I love it. It's heavy. I know you have a thing for cats, so when I saw it, I knew I had to get it for you. It's gorgeous. You don't like it. Oh, Kevin, thank you. Why don't you put it on? Okay. There you go. Now, how does it look? Great. The cat's eyes look like they're glowing. The cat looks so mysterious. It's so warm. Feel it. You like it? Oh, yes. Good. I'm glad. We got home at a relatively decent hour. After all, we both had to work the next day. The evening had been a total success, except perhaps I'd had just a bit too much to drink. And as soon as we got into bed, I fell into a deep sleep. I don't know what exactly happened or why, but that was the last time I ever saw Nancy again. Now, try to understand this. When I woke up the next morning, things were different. Nancy was there, but she was different. It was just a subtle change. But the girl I'd slept beside was not the same one I woke up with. This message from your local station. Hey, sit down, honey. Is this the first time you've interviewed an important celebrity like the old crooner? Gosh, you sure are relaxed. Is it just an act? No, honey, nothing bothers the old crooner. I just go out there and be my wonderful self. No tensions or anything? Not a thing, honey, except this young doctor told me the old crooner has high blood pressure. Are you following your treatment every day? Hey, no need to. Like I said, no tensions or nerves to hassle the old crooner. It doesn't matter. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. No symptoms at all? No, that's why it's so important for you to follow your treatment every day, even if you feel relaxed. You have to control high blood pressure all the time. 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The American Heart Association thinks it well worth your while to learn the risk factors of heart disease and avoid them. We're fighting for your life. There's a stair back at you when you look at it. An inanimate piece of stone which goes from cold to hot. A wife who goes to sleep, a person you know and love and awaken subtly different. Almost a stranger. Give me some more jam. You want more jam? Yes. Okay, I'll get it. You sure you want more jam? Didn't you hear me the first time? Here you go. Thank you. You're not telling me something. Like what? Like you're pregnant. Don't be stupid. Of course I'm not pregnant. I just thought I'd ask. You don't have to bite my head off. Didn't you sleep well? No, I didn't. I kept rolling over on the necklace and it woke me up. You slept with it? The catch was stuck and I couldn't get it off. Oh, here, let me try and get it. No, don't touch it. Don't come near me. I just want to help. I don't need any help. But if the catch is stuck, I can take it back and get it fixed. Oh, all right. But don't keep it away long. You don't have to get all upset about it. It really is stuck. Did you think I was lying? No, I was just saying that... Sure. Okay. Okay, here, I got it. I'll drop this off on my way to the office. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell. It's okay. Look, there's a red mark on your chest where the cat was hanging. Probably from sleeping on it. Hey, you're going to be late for work. You're right. I'll see you tonight. Try not to be late. I'm making your favorite. I won't be. Nancy, I'd never seen her so upset before. I put the necklace into my jacket pocket and hid it for work. When I got off the bus, I walked toward the little jewelry shop. But when I got there, I saw a sign hanging on the door which said, close due to illness. I pressed my face against the glass to look inside, expecting to see the old man in spite of the sign. All of a sudden, an immense woman wrapped on the glass from inside and opened the door enough to poke her head through. Hey, you. What do you think you're doing? Can't you see the sign? We're closed. Now stop dirtying up the window. You startled me. We're closed. Come back next week. Maybe you can help me. What is it? I bought this necklace here yesterday for my wife. We don't give cash refunds. No, I don't want to return it. Well, then what is it? Now I've got things to do. The clasp is broken. I can't fix it right now. If you'll come back next week. Well, if you could just take a look at it. I have it right here. Oh. All right. Come in. Come in. I'll see what I can do. Thank you. Here. Step over here to the counter. Here it is. Oh. The cat. You bought it? Yes. My wife has this thing for cats. It's an anniversary present. Oh. I never liked cats. I don't know why he bought this piece in the first place. Your husband? Yes. I hope he's not too ill. That's the reason for the sign, isn't it? Oh. Oh. Now. Here. Here's your necklace. It was just a little bent, but it's fixed now. Oh. Thank you. How much do I owe you? Well, there's no charge. No charge. Now, if you will just leave, I have some things to do. Well, thank you again. And tell your husband I hope he feels better soon. He's... He's dead. I beg your pardon? He passed away in his sleep last night. Oh. Oh, I'm sorry. It's that necklace. It's cursed. First the man who bought it in, and now... It's cursed, I tell you. Cursed. I had any idea the poor woman's husband had died. I never would have insisted that she look at the necklace. And then for her to call it cursed, I walked up the block to my office. I tried not to think about the woman. By the time I got into the building, I was in a much better frame of mind. It didn't last long, however, because there was a message waiting for me. That my wife was in the hospital. Kevin Fulman? Yes. Where's my wife? What happened? Oh, please sit down. I'm Dr. Smith. I hope I haven't kept you waiting long. No. Perhaps you might be able to help me out a little. Why is my wife here in the hospital? Your wife was brought here by paramedics. Mrs. Randall called. Yes, yes, she's a next door neighbor. It seems she was having coffee with your wife when, according to Mrs. Randall, your wife Nancy suddenly stood up very straight, looked ahead with a vacant stare, and then collapsed. Your neighbor immediately phoned the paramedics. Now tell me, has your wife had any fainting spells before? No. Mr. Coleman, your wife... Your wife is conscious, but she's in a catatonic state. What? She doesn't respond to questions. She won't or can't speak. She hasn't had any kind of stroke that would cause this. Quite frankly, I'm at a loss. I'd like to keep her here to run some more tests. Yes, yes, all right. Do whatever you have to do. When can I see her? In a few minutes. Oh, thank you. I sat with her in that room all day. Never once did she move or show any sign of recognizing me. They kept wheeling her in and out for all kinds of tests, and the results were always the same, negative. By eight o'clock that evening, there was still no change. The doctor told me to leave, but I just couldn't go home. Instead, I went over to see Roger. Kevin, what are you doing here? I just wanted to talk to someone. Can I come in? Sure, come on. I, um... I heard about Nancy. I've been trying to call you at home. Is she all right? They don't know what's wrong with her. Well, how is she? She just lies there, staring straight ahead. They've run all kinds of tests, and they can't find out what's wrong with her. I keep thinking about what this lady at the jewelry shop said to me this morning. What? She said the necklace was cursed. Cursed? Yes, and I gave it to Nancy. She wore it all last night. But why would it be cursed? What does that matter anyway? Do you still have the necklace? Yeah, yeah, I have it with me. That's funny. What? Shouldn't it be? Well, it's never been this cold before. I mean, when Nancy was wearing it last night, it was really warm. And yesterday, before I gave it to her, it was warm. Let me see it. Seems warm to me. I think that woman was right. No, I've never really been a superstitious person, but there's something about this cat. I mean, look at those eyes. You just got a feeling holding it. Roger, what am I going to do? I suppose you ought to see somebody. Who? Well, I don't know. Necklace looks kind of Egyptian. Why don't you see someone at the university who knows something about Egyptology? Preston got into bed. My mind was full of fears. I couldn't sleep. I tossed and turned well into the night. I could hear thunder off in a distance. I turned on my side and I could see the necklace was on a nightstand. It was an awesome feeling to have that cat staring at me with its emerald eyes pulsating in the dark. All I could think of was what that old woman had said. 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Let me clear some of these things off my desk so I can see you. Don't mind the skulls. I usually have them staring at my students, makes it harder for them to question anything I tell them. Now, what was it you wanted to see me about? You said something about curses? Well, I don't know where to start. Do they exist? If you believe in them, they do. Curses are usually the products of a society in which magic and superstition are widely accepted and practiced. Well, can they happen today? Why don't you tell me specifically why you came here? I gave my wife a necklace for our anniversary, and I didn't know it at the time, but I think it's cursed. Do you have it with you? Yes, right here. May I look at it? Yes, of course. Amazing! What is it? Well, if I'm correct, and I believe I am, you've been carrying an awfully large part of history around in your jacket pocket. Let me just look up something here. Let's see where it is. Here we go. Amazing, absolutely amazing. What is it? I was right. This necklace belonged to an ancient Egyptian princess, a princess Chiestri. We don't know too much about her. She never reigned over Egypt, and she died at an early age. Well, is there anything in that book about a curse? No, not specifically, but she lived during a period in which magic was believed and practiced. It's very curious that this should happen. What? Well, this whole thing. You see, I had an uncle many years ago who went to Egypt to search for undiscovered tombs. He died there, but if anybody can help you, Ben, he was with my uncle. I'll call him and see if we can go over there. Professor Gordon called this man, Ben, and set up a meeting for that night. We took the professor's car and drove for about three hours out into the country. It was a dark night, very windy and raining hard as we pulled up the dirt road to the house. Here's the place. Better make a run to the front door. I'm soaked. You can get dry in a minute. Come in. Thank you for letting us come, Ben. Storm knocked the power out. It better come sit here by the fire. Now, what do you want? Well, Mr. Coleman here has something that I was hoping you could help him with. What is it? Show him the necklace, Kevin. Here. Good lord. Then it's what I think it is? Oh, I prayed I'd never see this again. We got this out of a tomb in Egypt. Me and your uncle and another man. I don't know how you came by it, but get rid of it. It's bad luck. It's cursed. I'm afraid it's too late. Tell him, Kevin. I gave that to my wife. You gave this to your wife? Yes, as an anniversary present. Good lord, save us all. What's wrong? And I suppose she put it on and wore it. Yes. Did she wear it over a shirt or did the cat actually touch her? She was wearing it with a low-cut dress. In fact, she seemed to have some kind of rash where the stone was. What is it, Ben? It's too late. Too late for what? Too late for your wife and maybe for all of us. Why? That necklace belonged to Princess Kiestre. A craftsman made it for her for her 12th birthday and she loved it so much she didn't want anyone else to have one like it. So she had the craftsman put to death. The craftsman's father was a wizard. He called down a curse on the princess. He transferred her spirit into the stone cat so that when she died her spirit couldn't travel to the afterworld. How does this explain what's happening to my wife? I'm getting to that. This wizard was sly. He didn't want to anger any of the gods who may have been watching over the princess. If that stone cat touches the living flesh of any woman, the princess spirit would be released to possess the woman's body. You mean my wife? The princess is taking over her body. How can I prevent it? I don't think there is a way to stop it. There must be something. What if the necklace were returned to the tomb? That's possible. I've heard of similar things. But it would have to be placed in the exact spot it came from. Now, wait a second. Are you saying I have to go to Egypt? If you don't go back with him, think of what will happen. A 5,000-year-old princess will wake up in the body of his wife. I had no choice. Two days later, Ben, Nancy and I were in Egypt. We put Nancy to bed, and Ben and I went down to the bar for a drink. It was in there that I began to realize that this was not my problem alone. That many people's lives were being affected. And what may I bring for you, whiskey? I'll have the same. Very good. I will be right back. When will we go out to the tomb? Tomorrow night. Why not first thing in the morning? You told me before we left home that we only had a few days. You can only find the tomb by watching the moon rise on the 18th or 19th of this month. We got here too late tonight. Here we go. One whiskey for you. Thank you. And one for you. Thank you. You are most kind. I must confess business has been unusually slow of late. Is that so? Oh, you have just arrived, no doubt. Yes, a few hours ago. Then you do not know the voice in the night or the strange lightning in the desert? No. Tell us about it. There is not much to tell. Every night for the past four or five nights as soon as the moon is directly overhead, it begins. First the wind. You notice there is only a gentle breeze now. But wait, you will see. Then comes the voice. He calls out something, but it is not possible to tell what he is calling. And then, off in the distance, there are flashes of lightning. They say it is one of the ancient pharaohs. That's incredible. Listen. There was no time to lose. The transference could happen at any time. The next day seemed endless, but the sun finally left the sky. And when the moon rose, we were ready. Ben, Nancy and I started across the desert in an open jeep. We drove directly toward the moon, ignoring the existing roads, driving with only our destination in mind. After a few hours, we were there. We are here. The entrance is just beyond that rise. Over here. I'm coming. I have to carry her. Let me help you. We can put her here. The entrance is sealed. There is no way to get in. Maybe if we just leave the necklace here. No, that won't be good enough. We have to get inside. Look, Nancy is walking. We'll follow her. He's moving that rock. What? It's another entrance. How did she know it was there? The princess. Has it happened yet? No, I don't think so. Come, let's follow her inside. Here's a flashlight. Turn it on. I never really believed it would look like this. She's moving ahead. We can't lose sight of her. How much deeper do we have to go? The anti-chamber shouldn't be too much farther. She's stopping? Yes. It looks like there's been a cave in. That's the anti-chamber. Here, help me clear and open it. These rocks are so heavy. I don't see how they could have built this. At least this one's light. What's the matter? It was a skull. Pay no attention to it. I'm almost there. Where's Nancy? She's moving down the corridor. Give me the necklace and stay with her. I'll follow you after I put this inside. Don't argue. You can't lose sight of her. There are hundreds of secret passages. Now, you go with her. I'll be out in a minute. I don't like leaving you alone. I'm fine in here. Go after her before we lose her. Ben was dead. I turned and ran after Nancy. She rose and thrust her hands toward the sky. The chamber lit up from the flash of lightning. And she turned to face me. Eyes pulsating. A wild look about her. I sank to my knees. It had happened. There, before me, in all her glory, stood Princess Kiestri. The earth began to shake and the stone walls fell all around me. I believed I would never again see the light of day. And I can only think of one reason why. To serve as a warning. You see, I understand a piece of jewelry. A black cat with green emerald eyes is floating around somewhere out there. It's appeared in a few jewelry shops that I've heard of, and so I must warn you. Stay away. Stay away from that cat. It's cursed. Fashion speaks on gossamer wings through dresses and skirt sets and wonderful things. Filmy clouds of prints in a palette of colors. That sheer dressing from Sears. For sheer drama, you'll love the way light flitters back and forth through fabric you'll hardly believe is easy care polyester. Making each dress a sheer pleasure to care for. In Mrs. Half Sizes, Mrs. Petite and Junior Sizes at most larger Sears retail stores. Sheer dressing from Sears. Let's try some word association. In. Out. Top. Bottom. Paint. House. What? The whole house needs painting. I'm off. That's it. Sears $4 off paint sale on each gallon of interior fashion flat, semi-gloss and ceiling paint. Plus exterior flat house paint. I'll uplift my home and my spirits by painting new life inside and out. Hard. Easy. There are one coat paints when used as directed. And now $4 off. That's it for you in Alaska and Hawaii. Today's man of action wants slacks that look good, feel comfortable. And at Sears, you'll find great fitting slacks with dash and durability. What really makes it all happen is 4-trell polyester gabardine, woven with two-way stretch that moves with you through a day's worth of action. In popular solid colors, a man can feel comfortable with. Any way you look at it, these stretch woven permapressed slacks hold up handsomely to a hard-driving summer. That's style, sense and satisfaction. At most larger Sears retail stores. Radio Theater has been brought to you by Sears Robach & Company, where our policy is satisfaction guaranteed for your money bank. Sears, where America shops for value. The Curse of Princess Chiestri was written by David Chomsky, produced and directed by Elliot Lewis. Your host was Richard Widlock. Our star was Byron Kane. Also heard were Linda K. Henning, Olin Suley, Ralph Sedan, Paula Winslow, Lee Millar, Herb Rudley and Ivor Barry. The music for Sears Radio Theater was composed and conducted by Nelson Riddle. Art Gilmore speaking. Associate director of Sears Radio Theater is Ken McManus. Sound effects were created by Bud Tollison. Joanne Thompson is production supervisor. And the recording engineers are Joe Wachter and Hal MacDonald. The Elliot Lewis production of Sears Radio Theater is a presentation of CDI. This is Mel Blank and Voices of My Business. In Warner Brothers cartoons, you probably know me as the crazy little character Daffy Duck. Or a P-P-P-P-P-P-Pocky Pig. Or me, Bugs Bunny Duck. We all have a voice in matters that affect us in our community. And it's necessary to speak out to get the best possible community services. One community tradition, which really deserves vocal support, is the library. The library has been serving up all kinds of information ever since this country began. After all, you can get thousands of voices in the library's books, on film, records and tapes. And you can borrow these voices freely. But the library can't give you such good service without a lot of vocal and personal support from you. This means you need to write or call your community officials to make up for the library. It's only the air folks at the library. A public service message from the American Library Association and this station. Here's a tip from your Better Business Bureau. Are you looking for a nursing home? Well, here are a few tips. Start by getting a list of the licensed facilities in your area from your local health department. Find out whether they are certified to receive Medicare and Medicaid payments. Also, talk to your friends and talk to your neighbors who've placed a family member in a home. You see, it's important to visit a nursing home to check the facilities and the services. For example, food handling, patient care, in-service staff training, housekeeping and patient activities. Now, before you sign an admission agreement, you read it carefully including the fine print and ask a lot of questions about what's included in the price. A number of nursing homes charge extra for such items as wheelchairs, air mattresses and personal laundry. A tip from your Better Business Bureau. Next Monday's Sears Radio Theater will be a story of the West with Lauren Green as your host. Let's listen. When a man's that polite, it usually means he ain't letting on the whole truth about himself to do a little investigating. Daddy! I got the feeling that Duke ain't got a scent to his name. I suspicion he's just married you for our money and that's just what I intend to find out. So be sure and tune in next Monday to the Sears Radio Theater.