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DEXTER

And George probably realizes by this time what a fool he made of himself when he --

TRACY

When he -- ? Was -- was he there, too?

DEXTER

Sure!

TRACY

Holy smoke! Why didn't you sell tickets?

(DOOR OPENS)

MIKE (OFF)

I told you they were in here. Come on in, Liz.

LIZ (FADING ON)

Tracy, I was told to give you this note. Your mother says it arrived sometime ago, but she forgot to --

TRACY

Thank you, Liz.

(ENVELOPE BEING OPENED)

DEXTER

Well, Mr. Connor, you're looking better.

LIZ

Isn't he, though?

MIKE

Strong drink has that effect on me....Er -- they're paging you inside, Tracy. It looks like the nuptials are about to begin.

TRACY

Are they? That's what you think. Listen to this. It's from George. "MY dear Tracy: Your conduct last night was shocking to my ideals of womanhood. Your totally unexpected breath of common decency, not to mention the moral aspect --"

(DOOR OPENS)

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GEORGE (OFF)

Tracy!

TRACY

Hello, George.

GEORGE (FADING ON)

Tracy -- What are you doing? -- that letter ... before all these people!

TRACY

It's only a letter from a friend, George. They're my friends, too....I continue: "--certainly entitles me to a full explanation, before going through with our proposed marriage. In the light of day, I am sure that you will agree with me. Otherwise, with profound regrets, and all good wishes, your very sincerely --"

GEORGE

Tracy, don't you think --

TRACY

Yes, George, I quite agree with you -- in the light of day or the dark of night, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sickness and in health -- and thank you so very much for your good wishes at this time.

GEORGE

Is that all you've got to say?

TRACY

Yes.

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GEORGE

You'll agree I had a right to be angry, and very angry.

TRACY

I agree, George --

LIZ

Mike, isn't there something *you* want to say about this?

MIKE

Yes, Liz, there certainly is. Look, Kittredge, I'd just like to say --

GEORGE

You keep out of this, Connor.

DEXTER

You're being foolish, Kittredge. Perhaps Mr. Connor might be able to clear up --

GEORGE

You keep out of this too, Haven.

MIKE

Listen, Kittredge. It just might interest you to know that what you're making a fuss about consisted of exactly two kisses... and one rather late swim.

TRACY

Thanks, Mike, but there's no need to lie.

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MIKE

After which, Kittredge, I accompanied her to her room, deposited her on her bed, and promptly returned to you two on the porch -- as you will doubtless remember.

(PAUSE)

TRACY (ASTONISHED)

Mike, -- do you mean to say that's all there was --

MIKE

I do. I most emphatically do!

TRACY (OUTRAGED)

Why? Was I so darned unattractive -- so distant, so forbidding or something, that --?

MIKE (SOFTENING)

You were extremely attractive -- and as for distant and forbidding, on the contrary. But you were also somewhat the worse -- or the better -- for wine, and there are rules about that, you know.

TRACY

Thank you, Mike. I think men are wonderful.

LIZ

Little dears, that's what they are.

GEORGE

Well, that's a relief I'll admit. Still --

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TRACY

Why? Where's the difference, George? If my wonderful, marvelous,
beautiful virtue is still intact, it's no thanks to me, I assure
you.

GEORGE

I don't think --

TRACY

It's purely by courtesy of the gentleman from South Bend!

LIZ

Local papers, please copy.

GEORGE

Miss Imbrie, I fail to see the humor in this situation --

LIZ

I appreciate that. It was a little hard for me too, at first --

TRACY

Oh, Liz!

LIZ

It's all right, Tracy. We all go a little haywire at times -
I understand the champagne helps, too.

GEORGE

So, Tracy, you had too much to drink last night? Will you
promise me never to touch the stuff again?

TRACY (SLOWLY)

No, George, I don't believe I will.

DEXTER

Good for you, Trace.

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GEORGE

You keep out of this, Havan!

DEXTER

Me? I am out of it, Kittredge - and enjoying every minute of it.

TRACY

Goodbye, George.

GEORGE

Tracy, are you sure --

TRACY

Goodbye.

GEORGE

Well, if that's the way you want it --

TRACY

That's the way it is.

GEORGE

All right. Possibly it's just as well. I leave it to you to
explain to your wedding guests. Goodbye!

(DOOR SLAMS SHUT ... SHORT PAUSE)

TRACY

Well, there goes George.

(A PAUSE)

MIKE

Tracy --

TRACY

Yes, Mike?

MIKE

Tracy, I got you into this, I'll get you out... Tracy, will you marry
me?

LIZ

Now, Mike, don't overdo it.

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MIKE

Will you, Tracy.

TRACY

No. Thanks, Mike, but no.

MIKE

Why not?

TRACY

Because I don't think Liz would like it --

LIZ

You've got something there --

TRACY

--and I'm not sure that you would -- and I'm even a little doubtful
about myself.

MIKE

But they're all in there -- in the next room. They're waiting!

LIZ

Mike, please don't get too conventional all at once, will you?

There'll be a reaction.

TRACY

Oh, dear! What do I do now? Dexter --

DEXTER

You don't have to worry, Tracy. It'll be all right. You've
been got out of jams before.

TRACY

Been *got* out of them, did you say?

DEXTER

That's what I said, Tracy --

(DOOR OPENS)

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MARGARET (FADING ON)

Tracy, your father and I --

SETH

--we met George in the hall. It's all right, dear. I'll make
a very simple announcement.

TRACY

No! I'll make it. I won't be got out of anything more, thanks...
Open the doors, Dext.

MARGARET

Oh, dear, this just can't be happening. It can't!

(DOORS OPEN)

DEXTER

All set, Tracy. You're on your own now. Going in?

TRACY

No. I'll just talk to them from here....Good morning, ladies
and gentlemen. I'm -- I'm terribly sorry to have kept you
waiting, but -- but there's been a little hitch in the
proceedings --

MARGARET (SOTTO VOCE)

Seth! Stop her.

SETH (SAME)

Wait, my dear.

TRACY

You see, my fiancé -- he's decided -- he thinks we'd better call
it a day, and I quite agree with him....(SOTTO VOTE) Dexter!
Dexter! What the devil's next?

DEXTER

Do you really want to know?

--71--

TRACY

Yes. Please.

DEXTER (SOTTO VOCE)

Tell them this: Two years ago you were invited to a wedding in this house, and I did you out of it by eloping to Maryland --

TRACY

Two years ago you were invited to a wedding in this house, and I did you out of it by eloping to Maryland!....

DEXTER (SOTTO VOCE ... DURING ABOVE)

Mrs. Lord, may I borrow your wedding ring? Thank you. Here, Mike, put this in your vest pocket.

MIKE (SOTTO VOICE...UNDER TRACY)

But I haven't got a vest.

DEXTER

Then hold it in your hand.

TRACY (SOTTO VOCE)

Dexter! Dexter! Where are you?

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(THEME)

BROKENSHIRE

The curtain has fallen on the Theatre Guild on the air
production of "THE PHILADELPHIA STORY" sponsored by the United
States Steel Corporation, starring James Stewart as Mike,
Joan Fetzel as Tracy and~John Conto as Dexter, and featuring
Audrey Christie as Liz and Vera Allen as Mrs. Lord.

Other members of the cast included:

Rosemary Rice
Oliver Thorndike
Howard St. John
Don Briggs as George Kittredge.

James Stewart will be back in a moment with a message for you,
but first here is Roger Pryor with a word about next week's
play.

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PRYOR

Next week The Theatre Guild on the Air brings you the tense
court-room drama "LIBEL" by Edward Wooll, starring Michael
Redgrave whom you have enjoyed in many films and who is currently
appearing on Broadway in a brilliant production of Macbeth.
Co-starred in "LIBEL" is one of the best known actors of the
American theatre, Walter Hampden and the charming young stage
and screen actress June Duprez.

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JAMES STEWART

You know, if it weren't for a very wonderful organization --
the Boys' Club of America -- many of the kids we need to run
this country in the future might be running the streets tonight.
Tomorrow is the first day of National Boys' Club Week. Let's all
join in a big salute to the men and women all over the country
who donate their time and money in helping boys to learn good
sportsmanship, good comradeship, good citizenship.

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BROKENSHIRE

Thank you Mr. Stewart. Remember next week "LIBEL" starring Michael Redgrave, Walter Hampden and June Duprez. And remember, too, that the trade-mark of United States Steel....U.S.S.... on any steel product is your guide to quality steel.

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BROKENSHIRE

The Theatre Guild on the Air is under the supervision of Lawrence Langner and Theresa Helburn, with Homer Fickett, directing......Carol Irwin is Production Executive and Armina Marshall, Executive Director. Music was composed and conducted by Harold Levey. James Stewart, who is currently appearing on Broadway in "Harvey", may also be seen as the star of the Twentieth Century Fox production "Northside 777".

Your announcer -- Norman Brokenshire.

BROKENSHIRE

The United States Steel Corporation hopes you will be with us
next Sunday at this same time.

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(APPLAUSE)