Best broadcasts of 1939-40 (1940)

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FOR RICHER— FOR RICHER Sound. — The car is slowed to a stop . . . anticipate. Chris. — Here we are. Justice of the peace. Peggy. — The lights are on. He’s up. Chris. — Sure, and waiting. I believe in having things organized. Come on, let’s go in and get this over. I told you before, I want to get some sleep. Music. — Brief transition. Justice. — Yep, stand right here, please. Now, as soon as we make out this license. Your name, Miss. Chris. — Her name’s Turner, Peggy Turner. Peggy. — ( With a touch of sarcasm ) I can tell him my own name, “darling.” Do you mind? My name is Margaret Evelyn Turner, and I live at Shore Beach. Justice. — ( Impressed ) Turner? Well! Well! Not the Turners? Chris. — {Irascibly) Let’s go. Justice. — Oh, sure, sure. Occupation, Miss Turnerf Peggy. — Just put down “saving Susan.” Justice. — What’s that ? Chris. — Leave it blank. Justice. — Now you, mister . . . Chris. — I’m Christopher Morgan. Address, the Jezebel , New York. Peggy. — (A take) The Jezebel! You would live in a hotel with a name like that ! Chris. — Oh, would I? Well, it just happens, the Jezebel is a boat. Justice. — A boat, eh? Well, let’s get on with it. Occupation, mister ? Peggy. — {Quickly) Fortune hunter. Justice. — Huh? Chris. — She called it. Justice. — Hm. Well, things are bad all over. Let’s go then. {Calling) Ma ! Emmy ! stick your heads out here and witness this. 51