I'm only 3/4th's the way through this episode, I'm already compelled to comment! Phenomenal radio play work, both because Elspeth really hit her stride with this script (I'm picturing the character, Barbara seems to go well with Ms. Eric's publicity photo, above.) while Ralph Bell and Larry Haines played each part, perfectly. Three characters, two of them, up close to their microphones, almost whispering. I don't know if it is Ralph or Larry playing the uncaring husband, but he was great. Everybody did an award-winning job, but Mercedes McCambridge, unquestionably is the star of the show. The sound effects were, minimal, yet highly effective. As usual, E.G. Marshall's narration was the "icing on the cake". I hope the relatives of all these radio actors are checking in to the CBSRMT.com website, to know how much their loved ones were/are appreciated. Perhaps they have already, but it would be great if the people close to the CBS Radio Mystery Theater ensemble, checked in and told us a little about them.