molested by his mother…
Bruno introduces himself to Anne, and sees Barbara, Anne's younger sister (Patricia Hitchcock) who reminds him of Miriam. Soon afterwards, Bruno appears at a party at Senator Morton's house, hobnobbing with the guests, much to Guy's apprehension and Anne's increasing suspicion. Using another guest, Bruno demonstrates how to strangle someone. He again sees Barbara; her resemblance to Miriam triggers a flashback, and he begins to really strangle the woman. He blacks out and Barbara tells her sister, "His hands were on her throat,
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