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In the gripping episode Hitch-Hike Poker from the classic radio series Suspense, a war veteran named Ridge Fowler finds himself hitchhiking home for the weekend, longing for the comfort of familiar surroundings after his service. As he stands by the roadside, a flashy convertible pulls up, driven by the charismatic Jay Stewart Belden. Ridge, eager to escape the heat and the uncertainty of the road, hops into the car, where the two men quickly strike up a conversation. They bond over their shared experiences, and Ridge feels a sense of camaraderie with Belden, who seems friendly and engaging.
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