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In the gripping episode John Barbie and Son from the classic radio series Suspense, the story unfolds around John Bobby Anson, a desperate father who is in a race against time to protect his son, Carl, from being taken away by the authorities. The narrative begins with John reflecting on the promise he made to his late wife, Mary, to keep their son safe. The tension escalates when John learns that Mr. Wilk, a representative from a children's home, is coming to collect Carl due to a recent incident involving a kitten. John is terrified that if Carl is taken away, he will suffer a fate worse than separation, as he has witnessed the negative effects of the home on other children.
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