 I rate this episode ★★★★☆ for GOOD. Here's what I enjoyed the most. The cast: Fred Gwynne (as Dan Ferris), Carol Teitel (as Helen Riley and Mary Downing), Evie Juster (as Edna Kelly/Riley and Bessie Ferris), and Court Benson (as Paul Downing). Both Carol Teitel & Court Benson played their parts very well as a married couple. Fred Gwynne as the secretive Antagonist was hauntingly good. And props to Evie Juster for playing an old wife, but also pulling off to play as a teenage girl. Next, is our Host. In his Prologue, E.G. Marshall starts the show off by explaining the definition of "power." In ACT-1, he focuses on the meaning of hypnotism. In ACT-2, same thing again on hypnotism, only on the effects of post-hypnotic suggestions. ACT-3, back to exercise of power, followed by the loss of rapport under hypnosis. In the Epilogue, E.G. Marshall distinguishes himself on hypnotism. Next is the music & sound effects. The sounds of the doors, horse wagon, cooking timer, gun fire of the .22 rifle, glass bottles being shot, tableware, 3 claps, birds chirping, and the last gun shot made a big contribution to this type of story. The music was suspenseful, every tune you hear would keep you on the edge of your seat. Now comes the reason why I did not rate this 5 out of 5 stars for EXCELLENT: the Script. Elspeth Eric's writing is good, many of her stories focus on revenge, jealously, even characterization that's heart-breaking. The storyline was going so well, but then you get to Fred Gwynne's dialogue on what he said to the teenage girl at the 26:06 mark. Brace yourself! This is the darkest and creepiest turning point of the story! Perhaps the title of this episode should've been called "Forced To Comply" or "Dark Intentions." But there are some questions that need to be figured out. For instance, the teenage girl, played by Evie Juster, is known as Edna Kelly at the 05:21 mark. But then her name is switched to Edna Riley at the 09:21 mark. Even E.G. Marshall called her Edna Riley. Did the writer, the actors or even Himan Brown noticed this mistake? Is her last name Kelly or Riley? Also, after the Antagonist died in the final scene (Spoiler Alert), what was the Resolution? Like, what happens to Bessie Ferris now that she's a widow? Will Paul & Mary Downing adopt Edna Kelly/Riley? And more importantly, what happens to the Star Sapphire ring? Who will possess it now or will it be thrown away? So many questions that may not get resolved. Perhaps the Fans of CBSRMT have to make our own guesses. Anyway, if you're searching for mystery stories that are very creepy (like #0389-PROMISE TO KILL, #0187-STEPHANIE'S ROOM, or #0034-THE DEADLY HOUR), this one will shock you. Until next time…pleasant dreams. =0)