Episode 381.
10-26-67
     
          Eddie goes to visit Peyton.                             [GMcr].
     
WA:       Rodney Harrington and Betty Anderson Cord have spent a long
          afternoon together.  An afternoon that exploded in an embrace
          and ended in bitterness.  Betty, at this moment in her life,
          shortly after Martin Peyton's attorneys filed a divorce action
          in her behalf, has no intention of involving herself with
          Rodney once again. And Rodney must decide whether his interest
          in Betty is intensely personal or a means of hurting Betty's
          husband, Steven.

Intro:    Driving fast, Rodney takes Betty back to the Colonial Post Inn.
       
Scene 1:  At the Inn, Betty runs back to her room and finds Steven
          waiting for her.  She asks how he got in.  Steven tells Betty
          that he has filed incompetency charges against Peyton.  He
          tells her how important this is to him, and to Betty.  Steven
          tells her that he wants her at the hearing.  He tells Betty he
          has never lied to her.  He tells her how much it meant to him
          for her to accept him as her husband.  Betty tells him that she
          saw him and Adrienne leave the Boston townhouse.  She talks
          about the Blaine report.
       
Scene 2:  Rodney gets out of his car and walks up the stairs to Norman
          and Rita's apartment.  Rita invites him in.  He asks her to go
          for a ride.  Rita is crying.  She tells Rodney that she has had
          a fight with Norman.  They argued over Eddie.  Rita wants
          Norman to have the best opportunities for the future.
       
Scene 3:  Eddie drives up to the mansion in his old boiling over car and
          parks directly nose-to-nose with the Peyton limousine.
       
Scene 4:  Mary is serving Peyton breakfast as the chimes ring.  She
          ushers Eddie in.  Eddie asks her if she is the old duffer's
          sweetheart.  Eddie introduces himself to Peyton as Rita's
          father.  Eddie says it is a pleasure to meet Peyton.  Peyton
          sharply asks why Eddie came back to Peyton Place.  Peyton tells
          Eddie that he is a bum, a drifter, a boot-licking parasite. 
          Peyton tells Eddie to take his brandy back.  Peyton says Eddie
          crawled back because he smelled Peyton's money.  Peyton tells
          Eddie to get out.  Adrienne comes down and speaks to Eddie. 
          Eddie congratulates her.  Eddie tells Adrienne he runs the
          Tavern, he used to own it.  Eddie leaves and Peyton slams the
          door.   He asks Adrienne what that was all about.  He thinks
          Eddie was putting her on.  She says that Eddie was only trying
          to annoy him.
       
Scene 5:  At the police station, Steven asks Elliot to see the interview. 
          Steven wants to know what Peyton said about the wedding.  He
          wants to see it today.  Elliot mentions the hearing.  Elliot
          offers to type up a good clean copy of the notes as long as
          Steven assures him it has nothing to do with the hearing. 
          Steven walks off.
   
Scene 6:  Lee Webber drives up in the limousine and helps Betty out.  She
          knocks on the door and goes inside the mansion.  Peyton asks
          Betty how she feels about the way the divorce is being handled. 
          He asks her to sit and talk.  Peyton talks about Betty's
          qualities.  She wants the property agreement.  He wants her to
          change the grounds for the divorce to mental cruelty, not
          adultery.  He says adultery is in poor taste.  Peyton says it
          could take a year if Steven fights it.  She agrees and leaves.

Episode 383.
11-02-67

          Martin Peyton's Competency Hearing.

WA:       Steven Cord faces a long and restless night.  So does Adrienne
          Van Leyden.  For Adrienne, the fact that Steven is alone in his
          office and perhaps vulnerable, is an opportunity.  For Steven
          his isolation is torture.  A few hours earlier he saw his wife,
          Betty, leave the nearby Inn with Rodney Harrington.  They
          looked disturbingly like two people on a date.

Intro:    Steven looks out his office window.

Scene 1:  Adrienne goes to see Steven Cord in his office.  She goes in
          and turns off the light.  Steven records a memo for the night
          watchman to keep undesirables out.  Adrienne does her
          Marlene Dietrich imitation.  Adrienne eventually leaves.

Scene 2:  In the corridor in Doctors Hospital, Rita is looking through
          the window at the babies.  Dr. Rossi walks up to talk with her. 
          Rita isn't sure whether she wants a boy or a girl.  [This is
          inconsistent with the statement she made in episode 191, "I
          hate girls."  Episode 191.]
     
Scene 3:  At the Colonial Post Inn, room service has brought a tray to
          Betty, but Steven intercepts the tray.  Steven tells Betty that
          he wants her to go to the hearing.  Betty had not planned to
          attend.  She goes in the other room to dress.
     
Scene 4:  In the courthouse, Peyton talks with his elderly attorney,
          William Kennerly.  Kennerly assures him that his memory is good
          and he won't have a problem.  Peyton tells him in strict
          confidence that he will never marry Adrienne.

Scene 5:  In the courtroom or Judge Irwin A. Chester, a Mrs. Charles
          Foster is being sworn in.  Steven Cord asks her if she is
          married.  She says she is divorced.  After 17 years she decided
          to get a divorce.  She hired Adrienne Van Leyden to compromise
          her husband.  She found Adrienne through a detective agency. 
          Only then, Adrienne's name was Holland.

Scene 6:  Adrienne is sworn in.  Steven asks her why she happens to be in
          Peyton Place.  She testifies about the $1000 bracelet.  Steven
          asks if Adrienne was hired to break up Steven's marriage. 
          Martin Peyton interrupts.  The judge admonishes Peyton.  After
          a little more testimony, Judge Irwin A. Chester dismisses the
          competency case.

Episode 385.
11-06-67  Pre-empted for THE LEOPARD movie
     
          Norman is treated for a cracked rib.
         
WA:       Tonight, Eddie Jacks has an assignment.  Find a way to end the
          life of Martin Peyton.  Eddie has made a deal with Leslie
          Harrington, in a last desperate effort to profit from Peyton's
          will, before the old man marries, and gains the opportunity to
          change his will.  Thus, there is homework to be done.  How does
          Peyton live?  What are his hours?  What people are around him? 
          For though it is Harrington who is Peyton's old enemy, it is
          Eddie who has been appointed executioner.
   
Intro:    Eddie is skulking outside the mansion.  Steven drives
          through the iron gates up to the mansion, takes off his tie,
          and slowly walks up the steps to the door, puts the key in the
          lock and starts inside.
       
Scene 1:  Inside the mansion, Steven takes off his suit coat, throws it
          and his tie on an chair, and fixes himself a drink.  Adrienne
          comes up behind Steven and hugs him.  Steven says, "Love, your
          magic spell is everywhere."   Adrienne tells Steven that she
          loves him.  Steven mentions Mr. Foster and the legion of
          others.  Steven says, "Save it for the pulps."  Steven kisses
          Adrienne.
       
Scene 2:  In the Cider Barrel, Eddie Jacks goes into the back area. 
          Leslie comes in and joins him.  Eddie tells Leslie that he
          looks worried.  Leslie tells Eddie that he is having second
          thoughts.  Charlie walks over to get their order.  Eddie orders
          a stack of hots and some bacon and a tall buttermilk.  Leslie
          orders coffee.  They plot.  Eddie says that he staked out the
          house.
       
Scene 3:  Martin Peyton is sitting on a concrete bench in the cemetary,
          just outside the iron fence.  He is looking at a tall monument
          to Samuel Peyton.  Lee tells Peyton that he has an appointment
          with banker Tomlinson at 3:00.  Peyton says that Tomlinson can
          wait.  Peyton wants Webber to get close to Eddie Jacks.  Eddie
          suggests that he could sit around the bar and gripe about about
          Peyton.  Peyton says that everyone has let him down.  Peyton's
          family has been a total disappointment to him.  Peyton stands
          up and goes back over to the limousine.
     
Scene 4:  Norman goes to the hospital.  Dr. Rossi comes in and invites
          Norman into his office.  Norman says that Dr. Matthews took
          care of him.  They go Rossi's office and Norman is examined. 
          Norman tells Rossi that he has been injured on the job.  Norman
          has cracked his rib.  [Actually Eddie had shoved Norman.  See
          episode 383 10-30-67].  He said that actually the big-hearted
          beach bum shoved him.  Norman leaves.
       
Scene 5:  Rodney drives his white over blue convertible to the Colonial
          Post Inn and invites Betty to go snow skiing.  Four inches of
          powder and two feet of pack.  Betty has been crying.  She says
          she can't go.  Betty talks about leaving Steven.  Betty says
          that she loved Steven, she really loved him.  Betty decides to
          go skiing with Rodney.  She says she has a cute ski outfit. 
          Rodney changes his mind.  He starts to leave.  Betty tells him
          to kiss her goodnight.  He kisses her on the forehead.
   
Scene 6:  At the Tavern the crowd has gathered.  Two men are playing
          checkers.  The second goes by "pop."  Eddie is charming the
          crowd.  Lee has come in just before closing time.  He asks if
          he is under the line.  Eddie says sure.  The clock shows 1:50. 
          Closing time is 2:00.  Lee orders a beer then changes the order
          to scotch, straight.  He drinks it.  Eddie offers him a double. 
          Eddie asks if someone prophesied the end of the world.  Lee
          asks Eddie if he closes every night.  Eddie says he closes the
          bar 7 nights a week.  Lee starts complaining about Peyton. 
          Eddie asks Lee if he has ever been to California.  Lee leaves
          going outside.

Episode 387.
11-16-67  Pre-empted for CAROL CHANNING special.
     
          Constance gives Rita a bassinet.

WA:       Tonight, Martin Peyton is preoccupied with his manipulations of
          his grandson, Steven Cord.  A slight mis-step and the old man
          balances precariously on one of the risers of the main
          staircase.  Suddenly this simple event takes on extra-ordinary
          meaning.  If Steven could seize this moment, but the moment is
          gone.

Intro:    Outside the Peyton mansion.  Martin walking down the main staircase
          in the Peyton Mansion.  He stumbles on the riser just below the
          landing, drops his canes, and grabs the banister to avert a fall. 
          ["banister" is also correctly spelled "bannister."]
       
Scene 1:  Martin calls to Mary.  He calls to Mary again.  Martin calls to
          Steven.  He works his way down the staircase using the
          banister.  Steven doesn't respond.
       
Scene 2:  Steven goes into Adrienne's bedroom.  She asks Steven what
          happened.  He says he saw Peyton, and he had the desire to push
          the old man down the stairs.  He lies down on her bed.  She
          asks him to save her from a loveless marriage.  Adrienne says,
          "I must leave this house.  I love you."  Adrienne kisses
          Steven.
       
Scene 3:  A man is stacking lobster crates in front of the Tavern, as the
          Peyton limousine drives up and parks in front of the cigar
          store.  Lee gets out and walks up the boardinghouse stairs past
          room 7 to the room 5 of Eddie Jacks.  Lee pounds on the door
          and announces himself as the police.  Eddie looks a mess.  He
          starts combing his hair.  Eddie says that he is preparing to
          take his morning constitutional.  Lee and Eddie walk down the
          steps from the boarding house.
     
Scene 4:  In the apartment, Eddie hears a knock on the door and Eli and
          Constance arrive with a bassinet for the baby.  Eli is carrying
          a bassinet and Constance is carrying Matthew.  Rita says that
          the bassinet is really beautiful.  Constance says that Matthew
          has outgrown it.  Rita had bought some material to decorate a
          junker bassinet and she doesn't want to offend constance by
          decorating the new bassinet.  Constance says Rita can do
          anything she wants with it.  Eli suggests wiring it and making
          a lamp.
       
Scene 5:  Rossi comes to the mansion and is admitted by Mary.  He asks
          how her bursitis it.  On the stairs, he greets Adrienne and has
          a brief conversation.  Adrienne asks Rossi why he is Peyton's
          doctor.  That is would be much simpler if a different doctor.
          They discuss Philip Van Leyden's death.  Adrienne says that
          Peyton despises him for even hinting that she had anything to
          do with Dr. Phillip's death.  She says that Rossi is unethical.

Scene 6:  Lee Webber is driving the limousine at a high rate of speed
          toward the cemetary.  He is having some kind of contest with
          Eddie Jace.   In the previous episode, they had bet $10 who
          could take the curves the fastest.  His passenger is Eddie. Lee
          says, "I scared you didn't I, Eddie."  They stop at the
          cemetary and talk.  Lee tells Eddie to keep off his turf. 
          Eddie tells Lee to get in back and he will drive.  Lee gets in
          back and Eddie drives.  [Reviewer's opinion: We think anyone
          who risks harm to a Rolls Royce, or other classic car, in this
          manner is a crude, despicable, and irresponsible degenerate. 
          There was no follow-up on the race, but it is reasonable to
          assume that the limousine was not wounded.]
         
Scene 7:  Upstairs, in the mansion, Rossi is tending Peyton, taking a
          blood sample.  His white blood cell count [WBC] was up last
          week.  He says that he will call before noon tomorrow.  Peyton
          absent mindedly says, "Thank you, Philip."  He corrects himself
          by saying, "That was a stupid mistake."  They talk about
          doctors William Riley and Philip Van Leyden.  Dr. Van Leyden
          had told him that Peyton's body was preparing itself for death. 
          Dr. Van Leyden put him on a very intrusive regimen.  Peyton is
          still alive.  Rossi asks Peyton how he can consider marrying
          Adrienne.  Peyton says that he was the last person Dr. Van
          Leyden communicated with, before his untimely death.  Dr. Rossi
          says, "You're being deliberately blind." 
     
Scene 8:  In Mrs. Hewitt's boarding house, Leslie is waiting in Eddie's
          room.  Room 5.  Eddie asks Leslie if he had a key made.  [In
          the previous episode, Betty used a hidden key to get in the
          Shoreline Garage.  In Peyton Place, many residents don't even
          bother to lock their doors.]  Leslie says that Eddie has become
          sentimental.  Eddie tells Leslie to get out.  Leslie Harrington
          puts pressure on Eddie Jacks to kill Martin Peyton.  Leslie
          leaves.

Episode 389.
11-27-67  Pre-empted for CAN YOU HEAR ME special.
11-30-67
   
          Peyton is almost hit by a motorcycle.
         
WA:       Adrienne Van Leyden has known for months that Martin Peyton has
          has a letter from her late husband.  An incriminating letter. 
          A letter in which it states, according to Peyton, that Adrienne
          was responsible for Dr. Van Leyden's death.  Tonight, she
          determined to put an end to Martin Peyton's tyranny, his
          incredible hold over her.
   
Intro:    Adrienne opens Martin Peyton's desk.  She removes a folder
          labeled "Personal."  She accidentally drops it on the floor
          and Peyton places the tip of his cane on it.
       
Scene 1:  Martin scolds Adrienne.  She says she has a right to see the
          letter.  She says she has done his dirty work for him.
       
Scene 2:  Rita is standing on the square as Eddie drives up in his old
          jalopy, stopping in front of the Pillory.  He is in a hurry. 
          Rita warns he could get a ticket for going over 10 mph.  Rita
          says she has digitalis.  She asks if he would like a pill.  It
          will make him sleepy.  Eddie says he knew that she was home
          when he came by last night and she didn't answer the door. 
          They chat for a while.  He drives off with the Crescent®
          wrench in the back seat.
       
Scene 3:  Rodney comes in the Cider Barrel to talk to Norman.  Rodney
          said he thought Norman was brown-bagging it.  Norman said Rita
          didn't have time to fix him a sandwich.  Rodney comes on
          strong.  Like "Charlie's chili."  Norman tells about putting
          his hand on Rita's stomach.  He could feel the baby.  He says
          Rossi is worried about Rita.  They talk about Eddie cracking
          Norman's rib.  Rodney offers to loan Norman his car so Norman
          and Rita can take a trip.
     
Scene 4:  Eddie drives out in the country.  He puts on his gloves and
          takes the Crescent wrench out of the back seat.  He walks
          across a field near the cemetary and skulks. 

Scene 5:  Lee drives the limousine up and parks.  Peyton gets out and
          Webber asks if he would like for him to go with him.  Peyton
          says that would spoil the view.  Peyton is almost hit by a
          speeding motorcycle and falls down near a cross.  Webber helps
          Martin up and over to a bench.  Lee offers to get Peyton a
          drink of water.  Peyton talks about how his family all wish him
          dead.  Peyton mentions what has happened in the few months that
          Webber has been his chauffeur. 

          Peyton tells Webber that he and Mrs. Van Leyden will no longer
          need Lee's services after the wedding.  Peyton says that if
          Adrienne says that Lee must go, then Lee must go.  Peyton says
          that Adrienne is a very clever woman.  Lee says that he can
          handle Adrienne.  Peyton says that he will try to convince
          Adrienne that Lee is indespensible.  Peyton asks for Lee's
          total loyalty.

Scene 6:  In the Peyton mansion, Adrienne runs to the door and admits
          Steven.  She hugs him.  She had called for him saying it was
          urgent.  She says she needs for him to hold her for a moment. 
          He says the moment if over.  They talk at great length.  She
          talks about Dr. Van Leyden.  She says that she gave Dr. Van
          Leyden everything he needed.  She cries.  Steven holds her
          close.  Adrienne asks Steven not to leave.  He tells her not to
          be afraid of Martin Peyton.  He says she will get respectability
          and revenue, all in one package.  Adrienne talks about looking
          for "The Letter," and how Peyton caught her looking for it. 
          Steven grabs Adrienne's chin.  He tells her not to be disappointed
          if he doesn't get her a wedding present.  He says that he
          doesn't know what to get for someone who wants everything.

Episode 391.
12-07-67

          Eddie tells Ada that he is sick.

WA:       Time is running out for Eddie Jacks.  Only a few minutes ago he
          received a frantic phone call from Leslie Harrington.  The
          message:  "End Martin Peyton's life tonight".  It must
          be tonight.  Eddie's first step is to set up a time and place
          alibi.  He must set it up with someone who would never try to
          protect him or lie for him.  Ada Jacks, the wife Eddie deserted
          many years ago.

Intro:    The wharf.  Eddie comes out of the boarding house and walks
          down the stairs and heads for Ada Jacks Tavern.

Scene 1:  Eddie comes in the tavern and tells Ada that he doesn't feel
          well.  He may have the flu.  Ada tells him to go home.  He says
          he can't afford the night off.  That he'll work til his break
          at 9:00.  She asks if he has a fever.  She says she doesn't
          want him giving anything to her customers.  She says that she
          got by for 18 years without him.

Scene 2:  Peyton is in his upstairs sitting room as there is a knock on
          the door.  Adrienne comes in.  Peyton tells her that he has
          gotten several notes from people who will be unable to attend
          the wedding.  Peyton tells her that he has decided that they
          should leave Peyton Place. He says that she would probably like
          an apartment facing the park.  He talked to his attorney and
          found an apartment.  The one where she and Dr. Van Leyden
          lived.  She is aghast.  Peyton says that he has already signed
          the lease.  Peyton says that for him it is a tastefully
          decorated apartment.  She asks permission to go to her room. 
          She is wearing her wedding gown.  Peyton tells her it is bad
          luck for the groom to see the wedding dress.  She says that he
          won't have bad luck.

Scene 3:  Lee Webber comes in the front door carrying a large bouquet of
          flowers.  Peyton tells Lee that he wants him to stay at the
          mansion that night.  Peyton tells his that his duties will
          change and expand.  Lee mentions the time when the motorcycle
          almost ran over Peyton.  Peyton says he needs for Lee to go to
          New York with him.  Peyton tells Lee that he has rented the old
          Van Leyden apartment.  Peyton wants Lee to get familiar with
          his medications.  Lee wants details but Peyton won't expand. 
          Lee leaves.

Scene 4:  Norman is in the apartment wearing a ski mask.  He reads a list
          of the things that they will be taking when they go camping. 
          Norman mentions that Rita is pregnant.  Norman asks who they
          should take with them.  Norman suggests Eddie Jacks.  Rita asks
          if he is serious.  Rita says that it would be very nice if they
          invited him.  Norman says that they should tell Ada first. 
          Rita thanks Norman for thinking about Eddie. 

Scene 5:  Back at the mansion Adrienne is in the livingroom looking at
          all the flowers.   She looks at the picture of Betty over the
          mantle and has thoughts like Hannah did looking at the picture
          of Catherine.  Adrienne tells Lee to take the portrait down. 
          Lee explains that he only takes orders from Peyton.  Lee
          suggests that she ask Peyton.  She orders him out of the house. 
          She tries to slap him but he catches her arm.  Lee tells her
          that he is going to keep an eye on the wedding gifts.

Scene 6:  Meanwhile, back at the tavern, Eddie is coughing and putting on
          a show.  He tells one of the lady customers to let Ada know
          that he is leaving.  Rita comes in with Norman and intercepts
          Eddie.  The lady tells Rita how Eddie has been coughing.  Rita
          insists that Eddie comes home with them.  Eddie says that he
          will be all right in the morning.  Eddie reluctantly goes with
          Rita and Norman to their apartment.

Scene 7:  At the Colonial Post Inn.  The desk clerk, Walter, calls to
          Betty who is walking by and tells her she has a telephone call. 
          She goes over to a table and picks up the phone.  She tells
          Rodney that she doesn't want to talk with him.  Leslie walks up
          and speaks to Betty.  Betty doesn't want to talk with him
          either.  Leslie tells Walter that he will be in the bar.

Scene 8.  The phone rings in the mansion and Adrienne answers.  Betty
          tells her she wants to talk with her that night.  Adrienne says
          that "we  brides need our beauty sleep."  Rodney walks up and
          tries to talk with Betty.  Betty tells him to let go of her. 
          Betty says, "You're not my big brother and you're not my
          husband."

Scene 9.  Back at the apartment, Eddie gets up and arranges the pillows
          to make it look like someone is in the bed.  He slips out and
          heads toward the mansion.

Episode 393.
12-07-67
     
          Rita collapses at seeing her father being taken to the police
          station.
       
WA:       To Eddie, the flight of Steven Cord's wife, Betty, from the
          Peyton house is a matter of relatively minor importance. 
          Perhaps there has been some kind of crisis among the women, in
          anticipation of the wedding of Martin Peyton to Adrienne Van
          Leyden.  Or some sort of emotional confrontation between Betty,
          who lived in this house until recently, and Peyton himself. 
          Eddie has agreed with Leslie Harrington that the most effective
          way to prevent the wedding from taking place and therefore end
          any possibility that the old man will make a significant change
          in his last will and testament is to cut short the old man's
          life.  At this moment, Eddie is on the outside looking in.  He
          has spent most of his life like this.  But now he must force
          his way in.  For Eddie Jacks, the chips are down.  His bold
          intrusion into the mansion is the closest yet that anyone has
          come to hitting back.  To punishing the man who sat in this
          livingroom and twisted and turned the lives of those who
          concerned him.  Suddenly a question forms in Eddie's mind, "Can
          anyone truly hit back at Martin Peyton?"
   
Intro:    Eddie Jacks is skulking outside the mansion and sees Betty
          Anderson Cord run out the front door but he doesn't recognize
          her.  He does notice her black hair, however.  He goes around
          and slips in the back door.

Scene 1:  Peyton hears a noise and calls, "Who is it?  Who's there?"  He
          then calls to Webber.  Webber comes in and grabs Eddie Jacks in
          the entry hall.  Peyton comes down the stairs and catches sight
          of Adrienne at the foot of the stairs.  Peyton says, "She's dead." 
          Lee demands of Eddie, "This is from the car.  My toolbox. 
          How did you get it?  What are you doing with my wrench?" 
          Peyton tells Lee to call the police.  Lee calls the police
          station and talks with police Sgt. William Wilson Walker. 
          Walker asks what the problem is.  Lee says there is no problem,
          just murder.  Lee orders Eddie to remove his right glove and
          hands the Crescent® wrench to him to get his finger prints
          on it.  Peyton looks on in astonishment.

Scene 2:  An ambulance and two police cars are in front of the mansion. 
          Steven drives up and goes in the house.  The ambulance driver
          and helper cover Adrienne as Steven comes in.  Steven pulls
          back the sheet to reveal Adrienne Van Leyden's face.  Steven
          asks what happened.  Peyton said that he heard her fall and he
          looked over to see Eddie Jacks holding a Crescent® wrench. 
          Peyton says, "My fiancée is dead.  There was a noise.  A
          sound that must have been poor Adrienne's body falling."  Eddie
          claims that he came there to warn Martin Peyton.  Sgt. William
          Wilson, Sgt. Edward Goddard, and another policeman take Eddie
          into custody.  Goddard says that they have to take him in.  He
          will be arraigned in the morning.  Eddie asks Steven to
          represent him.  Steven won't commit himself yet, but he will
          accompany him to the police station.  Peyton says, "I would
          think twice about representing an ex-convict."  The police load
          Eddie into the back seat of a police car and Steven gets in the
          front.  The police leave with siren blaring, even though it is
          no longer an emergency.

Scene 3:  In the apartment, Rita and Norman are discussing Eddie.  Rita
          says that Eddie is not coming back.  Norman wants Rita to get
          some sleep.  She says she called the Tavern, the boarding
          house, and the Bar at the Inn.  Rita says that she has a funny
          feeling that something is wrong.  Norman tells her to lie down. 
          Rita calls to Norman and tells him that it is snowing.  Norman
          says, "Maybe Eddie Jacks is Jack Frost."  They hear the police
          siren which is still blaring.  She sees looks out the apartment
          window and sees her father being taken into the police station. 
          She is in her housecoat, not dressed warm enough to go outside,
          but runs to the door, down the stairs, and collapses.  Norman
          picks her up and lugs her back up to the apartment.  Norman
          places a phone call to Dr. Rossi, head of the hospital.  He
          dials only 6 digits.
   
Scene 4:  Steven Cord is admitted to Eddie's cell.  Eddie places an order
          with the jailer for two cups of coffee.  [Eddie has apparently
          mistaken the Peyton County jail for MacDonalds®.]  Steven
          says that this isn't a social call.  He tells Eddie that
          Adrienne is dead and that he has been charged with her murder. 
          Steven says that they don't hang murderers in this state.  They
          electrocute them.  Eddie said he was hiding in the bushes.  [By
          the unbiased account of others, he was skulking].  Eddie said
          that he saw the mansion door open and a dark-haired dame come
          running out.  He suddenly realizes it could be Betty.  Eddie
          offers to shake Steven's hand.  Steven ignores the gesture.
   
Scene 5:  Steven leaves and goes to a white pay phone in a booth in the
          police station booking room.  He sits down, closes the door,
          and calls Martin Peyton.  Steven tells the old man that Eddie
          wants Peyton to come to the police station.  Peyton tells
          Steven that he doesn't care to see Eddie.  Steven says, "It
          might not be a wise Idea to let anyone to think you aren't
          concerned."
       
Scene 6:  In the apartment, Norman is watching as Dr. Rossi places the
          stethescope above Rita's right boobie and listens to her
          heartbeat.  Rita rambles on while Rossi tries to examine her. 
          Rossi tells Rita that Eddie has a hot temper.  Rossi says that
          he would like to admit Rita to the hospital.  He tells her to
          put on something warm.  Rossi talks privately with Norman about
          Rita's condition.  Norman says, "I want this baby.  Me.  I want
          it."

Episode 395.
12-18-67
12-21-67

          Eddie Jacks is arraigned.
         
WA:       Last night, just a few hours before she was to become Mrs.
          Martin Peyton, Adrienne Van Leyden was found dead in the Peyton
          house.  Eddie Jacks was discovered bending over Adrienne's
          body, was arrested, and charged with suspicion of murder.  It
          is the conclusion that Eddie Jacks had no reason to kill
          Adrienne, that has brought Martin Peyton to Eddie's cell.

Intro:    The limousine drives up in front of the courthouse.  Lee Webber
          helps Martin Peyton out and up the steps.
         
Scene 1:  Peyton is led to the door of Eddie's cell by the jailer. 
          [Interesting camera shot through a jail door keyhole.] Peyton
          tells the jailer that he won't be long.  Eddie greets Peyton. 
          Peyton asks Eddie why he asked him to come to his cell.  Eddie
          tells Peyton that Adrienne was dead when he first saw her.  He
          says that they don't have a case against him.  Eddie tells
          Peyton that he wants to make a deal.  He says to Peyton, "A
          promissory note.  Harrington promises to pay me $50,000 and its
          got his big fat signature on it, too." Eddie says that he never
          intended to harm Peyton.  The jailer returns and lets Peyton
          out.
                   
Scene 2:  There is a knock on the door of Betty Anderson's room at the
          Colonial Post Inn.  Clarion Headline:  "PEYTON'S FIANCÉE DIES." 
          Elliot has come to visit with Betty.  Betty tells Elliot that
          she is worried about Rita Harrington.  Elliot tells Betty that
          there will be a hearing.  Betty asks about bail.  Elliot says
          that bail will probably be a problem.  Betty says that they
          can't put an innocent man in jail.  Elliot reminds her that
          they put him in jail for 18 years.  Elliot says that there
          isn't anything he can do to get Eddie out of jail.  Betty
          allows that Elliot should be sympathetic to a man in a situation
          like he was.   

Scene 3:  Leslie comes to the mansion to convey his sympathies to Martin
          Peyton over the death of his fiancée, Adrienne.  He offers
          to take care of the arrangements for Adrienne's funeral.  Peyton
          thanks him but says that the funeral is his responsibility. 
          Peyton asks Leslie if he knows Eddie Jacks.  Leslie denies
          knowing him well.  He does say that they are related through
          Rita.  Peyton says that he doesn't understand why Steven would
          take Eddie's case.  Peyton says he is tired and excuses Leslie. 
          Peyton starts up the stairs. 

scene 4:  Ada and Norman go to the hospital to visit with Rita.  Dr. Rossi
          comes out of Rita's room and speaks briefly with Ada and Norman. 
          Rossi tells them not ot stay long with Rita and to be cheerful
          while they are there.  Ada and Norman go in to visit Rita.  Ada
          and Norman try to make Rita think Eddie was arrested on gambling
          charges.  Rita says, "What's going on.  Why are you lying to me? 
          I hate that.  You promised me that all the lying was over." 
          Norman tells Rita that she should not get upset.  Ada finally
          admits, "Your father killed someone.  Rita is naturally upset
          at this news. 

Scene 5:  Steven goes to the mansion to talk with Peyton.  He goes in the
          front door and up the stairs.  He knocks on Peyton's bedroom
          door.  Peyton tells him to come in.  Steven talks with Peyton
          about representing Eddie Jacks.  Steven asks Peyton what Eddie
          told him while Peyton visited him in jail.  Steven tells Peyton
          that Adrienne would not have gone through with the marriage if
          it had not been for a threat of something that Peyton held over
          her.  Steven insists that he wants to know what Eddie told
          Peyton.  Peyton says it is strange that Steven's client doesn't
          trust him.  Steven leaves.

Scene 6:  Norman goes to the courthouse to visit Eddie in his cell. 
          Norman tells Eddie that Rita heard him sneak out.  And that
          Rita saw him when he was being taken into the jail.  Norman
          tells Eddie that Rita is in the hospital.  That Rita ran out of
          the house when she saw him being taken into the courthouse. 
          Norman asks Eddie what he was doing at the Peyton house with a
          wrench in his hand.  Norman says that he promised Rita that he
          would help get Eddie out of jail.  Norman says that he will
          never believe anything that Eddie says.  He tells Eddie that he
          is responsible for Rita being in the hospital.  Norman says,
          "Let me tell you something.  If anything happens to Rita or the
          baby, somebody else is going to get hurt."  Steven shows up and
          tells them that the arraignment is in five minutes.  Norman and
          Steven leave.

Episode 396.
12-21-67
     
          Norman asks Leslie to bail out Eddie Jacks.
                   
WA:       Today, on what was to have been Martin Peyton's wedding day,
          young Norman Harrington has a desperate mission.  He is
          determined to raise bail for Eddie Jacks, his wife's father who
          is about to be formally charged with suspicion of murder in
          connection with the death of Peyton's fiancée, Adrienne
          Van Leyden.

Intro:    Norman walks over to the Colonial Post Inn to talk with his
          father.

Scene 1:  Norman goes to Leslie's room at the Colonial Post Inn.  Norman
          is invited in and says he needs to asks a favor.  Norman says
          he needs money.  Leslie says he is glad to help.  He pulls out
          his billfold and says, "Say when."  Norman says that he may
          need 10 or 20 thousand as ten percent down payment on bail for
          Eddie Jacks.  The bail may be as high as 200 thousand dollars. 
          Norman says that he made a promise to Rita to get Eddie out of
          jail.  Norman says that he wished he had never seen Eddie. 
          Leslie asks how Eddie is taking being in jail.  Leslie mentions
          how his association with Jack Chandler had bothered Rodney and
          Norman.  Leslie makes one condition for putting up bail for
          Eddie.  Eddie must come directly to the mill when he gets out.

Scene 2:  The arraignment for Eddie Jacks is held in Judge Chester's
          chambers.  Steven Cord enters a plea of not guilty for
          his client.  Assistant D.A. Jerry Carter has no objection to
          Eddie Jacks being released on bail.  The preliminary hearing is
          set for the 14th of the month at 9:00 a.m.  Steven tells Eddie
          in no uncertain terms to be there on time.  Peyton offers to
          put up the bail for Eddie right then.  Steven tells Peyton that
          bail has already been guaranteed by Leslie Harrington.  Peyton
          is somewhat surprised.  Elliot talks with Steven and expresses
          concern that Steven allowed Eddie to talk with Peyton.  Peyton
          talks with Eddie.  Peyton promises to give Eddie fifty thousand
          dollars.  Eddie wants the money in his hand before he turns
          over the note to Peyton.  Peyton tells Eddie not to play both
          ends against the middle.

Scene 3:  Under false pretenses, Leslie gets Mrs. Hewitt to admit him to
          Eddie Jacks' room.  Actually Leslie is there to look for the 50
          thousand dollar note.  Mrs. Hewitt tells him to leave the door
          open and to close it when he leaves.  Much to Leslie's
          displeasure, Eli Carson shows up, interrupting the search for
          the note.  Leslie tells Eli that he put up bail for Eddie
          Jacks.  Leslie says he was there to see Eddie.  Eli offers to
          give any message to Eddie.  Leslie says it wasn't important. 
          They both leave. 

Scene 4:  Eddie, in a real nice looking clean suit, goes to visit Rita in
          her room at Doctors Hospital.  Rita asks Eddie how he is.  He
          tells Rita that Norman was real nice to him.  Eddie tells Rita
          not to worry.  The whole thing was trumped up.  He asks Rita
          why she ran out in the snow.  Eddie tells her that it was 5
          degrees below zero.  Eddie tells her that he visited with
          Peyton.  He told the old man that he should not cut Rita out of
          his will.  Rita says that she couldn't believe that Eddie could
          ever kill anybody.  Rita fusses at him for lying to her when he
          told her he was sick.  Rita says that she doesn't know what to
          believe.  Eddie tells her to try to understand.  He says that
          everything will turn out fine.  Eddie kisses her, tells her
          that he loves her, and leaves.

Scene 5:  Peyton goes to the Inn to visit with Betty in her room.  Betty
          tells him that she thought about taking a drive just to avoid
          hearing a knock on the door.  Peyton tells her that he knows
          that she was with Adrienne just before she died.  Peyton asks
          her what happened.  Betty says that she had to know what had
          gone on between Adrienne and Steven.  Betty tells about the
          argument with Adrienne and how she fell.  Betty says that she
          is going to the police.  Peyton tells her not to go to the
          police.  Not to say anything.  She must not say anything. 
          Eddie will not go to trial and she won't either.  But she must
          not give a statement.  He will protect her.  Peyton promises
          that everything will be all right.  Peyton insists that
          Adrienne's death was an accident. 

Scene 6:  In his office at the mill, Leslie is examining a bolt of cloth
          as Eddie Jacks knocks.  Leslie tells him to come in.  Eddie is
          there to fulfill the agreement that Norman made with Leslie. 
          Eddie mentions that he makes $128 per week.  Leslie throws the
          bolt of cloth at him.  They argue.  Leslie says he wants the
          note.  Leslie says that the note had better be on his desk ten
          minutes after the bank opens on Monday morning.  Eddie promises
          to be there.  He starts to leave and throws the bolt of cloth
          back at Leslie.  Then he leaves.