Wait For The Morning

Originally Aired: January 22, 1941 Cavalcade of America #210, "Wait For The Morning," presents an original drama interpreting the romance of poet Emily Dickinson. The episode opens with an elderly Emily seated alone in her house, reminiscing about a love from long ago. Through her memories, the story unfolds of a young Emily walking in the forest near Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, where she encounters George Gould, a divinity student from the nearby academy. Despite the school's strict rules against unchaperoned meetings, Emily and George begin spending time together, reading poetry and falling in love. Their romance blossoms through secret forest meetings and a memorable school dance, where George surprises everyone with his dancing skills despite his patched trousers. George eventually proposes to Emily during a moonlit walk, and she accepts his kiss. As George prepares to meet Emily's stern father to formally court her, tension builds around whether their love will survive the scrutiny of propriety and family expectations. The narrative weaves between Emily's present-day reflections and the vivid memories of her youthful passion, exploring the bittersweet nature of a romance that clearly left a profound mark on the celebrated poet's life.