Murder or Mercy (1974 TV Movie)

Mildred Dunnock: Lois Harelson

Quotes 

• Lois Harelson : [she wakes up in bed]  Hello, Paul.

  Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing : Can I get you anything? Water?

  Lois Harelson : [she shakes her head slowly]  I was praying.

  Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing : [he nods]  Me too.

  Lois Harelson : [she smiles gently]  Me too. Me too.

  [she sighs] 

  Lois Harelson : What were you praying for? I was praying to die.

  Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing : [he shakes his head]  No, Darling. Not as long as there's the slightest hope.

  Lois Harelson : We've been here six months, next Tuesday, half a year. I'd have been dead three months ago or sooner if we'd gone to that Chinese restaurant instead of coming here. There is no hope for me - except to die.

  Lois Harelson : [she breaths in]  Please. Please, Paul...

  Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing : [he reaches into his bag]  Lo, dear, it's a little early for sedation.

  Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing : Not sedation, Paul. Do it. Please, please do it.

  [she sits up] 

  Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing : We agreed; you for me, I for you. Do it. Do it.

  Lois Harelson : How can I live without you?

  Lois Harelson : This is no life for you. It's killing both of us.

  [she grabs his arm] 

  Lois Harelson : Please, please, Paul. Do it.

  Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing : I want to do what's right. Oh, Darling, I don't want you to suffer. But wouldn't it be wrong to give up? Even if there's a chance?

  Lois Harelson : Paul, you know there is no chance.