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Elizabeth learns that Burke has made his move to take over the Collins holdings; Bill insists that without a fight, all will be lost if Roger is saved.
== Synopsis ==
: My name is Victoria Winters. I came to Collinwood for a purpose, but that purpose has been obscured by a veil of hypocrisy and deceit as a man who cares tries to reach a decision.
Bill sitting in the Blue Whale when Carolyn come in. Bill mentions that there has been talk that she was in Bangor. Carolyn thinks Joe has been trying to spy on her... Bill Has been drinking during the day. He has never had cause to day drink before but now he has a few problems, problems that started when Burke Devlin came to town.... Carolyn is on her way back to Collinwood, but Bill is not ready to go. Bill is not ready to talk to Elizabeth yet... Elizabeh meets with her Banker, John.... she want advise about David. He asks if Bill Malloy is giving her trouble. John Harris insists that Ned Calder is the man to handle the fleet and her life. Bill Malloy is not the man for the job. Ned Calder returns Elizabeth's call... Elizabeth offers Ned Calder a job but she refuses to marry him so he declines via telephone. John Harris assures her that David has a financial future but tells Elizabeth there's not anything but the change in her purse remaining. John Reminds Elizabeth that there are demand notes out on her company and they shouldn't be called in unless someone wants to take over her company. A call from NYC came in inquiring about the sale of the cannery but he just told them it wasn't for sale... Elizabeth tells Carolyn she doesn't want her associating with Burke.... Carolyn tells Elizabeth about Bill's drinking all afternoon. Bill arrives....He wants to talk to Elizabeth and implies that Roger was driving during the accident but she brushes the whole thing off. Harris learns Blair works for Burke from Blabbermouth Carolyn. John spills the beans to Elizabeth about Blair and Burke and the outstanding notes. Bill goes off the deep end and decides to deal with Roger himself since Elizabeth won't give the creep up. Bill Malloy won't stop until he is satisfied and Burke be cleared of that crime took place ten years ago... Bill calls Roger from the Blue Whale and says if he doesn't meet him immediately, then he is going to the Police. 
== Memorable quotes ==
== Dramatis personae ==
* ← Joan Bennett as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard →
* ← Frank Schofield as Bill Malloy →
* Patrick McVey as John Harris
* ← Nancy Barrett as Carolyn Stoddard →
* ← Bob O'Connell as Bob Rooney → (uncredited)
== Background information and notes ==
=== Production ===
=== Story ===
* Carolyn sports a new, shorter hairdo. She must have stopped at a hair salon on her way back from Bangor.
* The telephone number for Collinwood is Collinsport 4099.
* The telephone number for the Blue Whale is Collinsport 7022.
* John Harris is Elizabeth's banker. Carolyn remembers when she opened a one-dollar account in his bank. It's been 4 years since she saw him.
* Bill knows more about boats than about running the company in the offices. Former manager Ned Calder ran the company better than Bill or Roger.
* Ned asked Elizabeth to marry him but she refused.
* TIMELINE: Bill is planning to go up to Collinwood later. It was a couple of days ago when Blair, acting for Burke, inquired about the state of Elizabeth's business assets.
== Bloopers and continuity errors ==
* When Elizabeth brings the teacup to her mouth, her hand trembles and the teacup is seen shaking. 
*Patrick McVey is very obvious about reading the teleprompter. He may also be nervous as small beads of sweat are visible on his forehead. 
*As Carolyn is talking to Mr. Harris, Nancy Barrett drew a complete blank and forgot her lines. Apparently, the teleprompter was not in her view, and she had to turn her head half way to see it. She tried to cover it up by saying she was nervous, but gave no reason to be nervous. 
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== End credits announcement ==
* Stay tuned for Where the Action is, next on ABC.
* Dark Shadows is a Dan Curtis production.
==External Links ==
Dark Shadows - Episode 44 on the IMDb
The Collinsport Historical Society - Dark Shadows Diary - Episode 44
Dark Shadows Commentary- Episode 44: Casually, and in passing
Dark Shadows Before I Die- Episode 44: 8/25/66
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