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In this gripping episode of Suspense, titled The Dealings of Mr. Markham, we are introduced to Charles Markham, an antique dealer with a shadowy past. The story begins on a foggy night in London, where Markham's quiet shop is interrupted by the arrival of Judith Ray, a woman in search of a last-minute birthday gift for her fiancé. However, as their conversation unfolds, it becomes evident that Judith is not just a simple customer; she is entangled in a web of blackmail and fear, and her intentions are far from innocent.
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