81
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| Episode number | 81 |
| Timeline | 1967 |
| First aired | October 17, 1966 |
| Tape date | October 9, 1966 |
| Narrated by | Victoria Winters |
| Written by | Art Wallace |
| Directed by | John Sedwick |
Matthew expresses his hostility to Burke. Elizabeth offers Mrs. Johnson a job at Collinwood.
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[edit] Synopsis
My name is Victoria Winters. For eighteen years most of this great house has been closed off. Eighteen years during which the servant staff has consisted of only one man. A man who's continued devotion to the Collins family has been the driving force of a narrow, lonely life.
Matthew confronts Burke at the Collinsport Inn, asking him why he wants Collinwood. They discuss Malloy's murder. Burke asks if the rumor about Mrs. Johnson working at Collinwood is true, then speculates that Liz wouldn't ever hire another stranger. Matthew gloats that he's wrong and lets Burke have a private moment to gloat. Burke calls Mrs. Johnson to inquire why she didn't inform him of her interview.
Matthew tells Liz about his meeting with Burke and gets a lecture; he promises her no more violence. He tries to dissuade her hiring Mrs. Johnson. He scowls as her taxi pulls by. Mrs. Johnson comes to Collinwood. She and Liz talk about the job and Bill Malloy. Mrs. Johnson's job would involve cooking and light cleaning in the used rooms. Mrs. Johnson tells Liz she doesn't care for Burke and doesn't gossip; Liz is concerned about talk. She gives Mrs. Johnson a tour and a salary. Mrs. Johnson is available to start today; Liz wants to think about it.
Matthew meets up with Mrs. Johnson at the Inn, and tells her she should go be taken care of by her daughter. They talk about loyalty and Matthew claims the Collinses are like his family. Mrs. Johnson calls Burke, then goes up to his hotel room. Burke gets mad at Mrs. Johnson and she says she doesn't like him. She also implies she doesn't like Collinwood. Burke is rude to Mrs. Johnson, but she's still willing to call him if she gets a call from Liz. He says he's going to Lookout Point and she's shocked; he says he's looking for clues that Malloy was murdered.
Liz ponders her decision with Matthew. She calls Mrs. Johnson to offer her the job. She can start as soon as she'd like. Liz wonders if she's made the right decision.
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[edit] Dramatis personae
- ← Joan Bennett as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard →
- ← Thayer David as Matthew Morgan →
- ← Mitchell Ryan as Burke Devlin →
- ← Clarice Blackburn as Sarah Johnson →
[edit] Background information and notes
- This episode features rare location footage of Matthew trimming the hedge while a taxi pulls into the drive and up to the front of Collinwood.
