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And now, another tale well calculated to keep you in... Suspense. Arrest for Emily by Barrel Firestone. Suspense. Orrin, give me that pile of sock on the table. Here you are, my dear. My dear. What a laugh you are, Orrin Reed. Thirty years a slave and on a dried up farm. Thirty years a hatin' what you do and the woman you're livin' with. Thirty years of debt and drudgery and you still say, my dear, weak. Weak in a madder habit. That's what you are, Orrin Reed. Don't start to…

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Synopsis

In A Rest for Emily, the story unfolds on a desolate farm where Orrin Reed, a beleaguered farmer, is trapped in a toxic marriage with his wife, Emily. The couple's interactions are fraught with bitterness, revealing a long history of resentment and unfulfilled dreams. As they argue over mundane tasks, it becomes clear that their relationship is a source of deep pain for both.

Host

S

Stuart Metz

Cast›

A

Abby Lewis

Bill Smith

E

Ethel Huber

L

Larry Robinson

L

Lee Graham

Ralph Bell

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Suspense 600904 869 A Rest for Emily (64-44) 10158 20m59s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 869

A Rest for Emily

Sunday, September 4, 1960 · 20:59

Suspense, Episode 869

A Rest for Emily

Sunday, September 4, 1960 · 20:59

Summary

A farmer, Orrin Reed, struggles with his tumultuous relationship with his wife, Emily, leading to a tragic confrontation. As tensions rise, Orrin contemplates a dark decision that could change everything.

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