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David tells Victoria about his turbulent life in Augusta.
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Episode number	68
Timeline	1967
First aired	September 28, 1966
Narrated by	Victoria Winters
Written by	Francis Swann
Directed by	Lela Swift

Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Memorable quotes 3 Dramatis personae 4 Background information and notes 5 Continuity and mistakes

[edit] Synopsis

My name is Victoria Winters. An unexplained death has added more mystery to Widows' Hill and Collinwood, the great gloomy house on its crest. And it effects everyone in Collinsport. There is always the one question: Was it an accidental death?

Carolyn tells Roger that Burke thinks he killed Bill Malloy. Roger tells the truth about Malloy, but then lies about the manslaughter and perjury. David hides from Vicki because he doesn't get recess like he did at school in Augusta. He claims to have disliked Augusta, where Roger and Laura fought all of the time because Roger picked on Laura. He claims to have overheard a loud and violent fight during which Roger attempted to kill Laura ... a fight about Burke Devlin. Roger learns that Matthew attacked Burke at the Blue Whale when the Sheriff investigates Burke's charge that Roger sent Matthew. Roger tells the Sheriff that he'd hire a more competent hit man than Matthew; the Sheriff wonders if he has anyone in mind yet. Roger wants the tactile pleasure of killing Burke himself. David recalls the events of when he was 6 years old; David says Burke is his only friend in the world. Vicki admits that she likes Burke but Burke may be upset with her. David throws a fit because he thinks that Vicki is always making trouble for him and Burke; he even claims Vicki attempted to hurt him when Roger comes in! Roger plays nice with Vicki and invites her to a fancy dinner. Vicki tells Roger about David's claim. David tells lies to Roger, who lies to him. David wants Vicki fired; Roger points out that Liz is the boss. David wants to frame Vicki; Roger wants to be ignorant of his son's plans. Carolyn's upset with Joe, whom she doesn't think she'll marry despite everyone else's plans. He's too 'square'. He calls and she goes out with him. Roger asks David whom he'd rather be rid of: himself or Vicki.

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[edit] Dramatis personae

• ← Nancy Barrett as Carolyn Stoddard →
• ← Louis Edmonds as Roger Collins →
• ← David Henesy as David Collins →
• ← Dana Elcar as George Patterson →
• ← and Alexandra Moltke as Victoria Winters →

[edit] Background information and notes

[edit] Continuity and mistakes

• This episode reuses filmed location footage of Louis Edmonds strolling along to the Cannery office and waving to someone on a boat seen just a handful of episodes earlier.