This was the first NPR Rebroadcast I ever heard. Top Notch all the way. A truly virtuoso performance by Bob Dryden. I think it\'s easy to under appreciate his performances as he is such a natural talent seamlessly transitioning from one character to another and creating so many powerful voices and invoking so many different images it\'s hard to believe it\'s just one actor.

The ending to this tale has one of the all time best twists in the series (Thank You Mark Twain). The final confrontation between the two antagonists is absolutely chilling-- as is the mental image created by the not-yet-dead man struggling in his bandages. Very well done!

Great Selection!!!

Until Next Time..................................... 