Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman - Season 2 Episode 51
Episode 181

Garth bungles Merles press conference, angering him, but Merle turns it around with an engagement announcement. Wanda requests a private celebration, but Merle insists on abstinence until their wedding night. Merles rejection prompts Wanda to visit Annie, who claims she isnt a threat to the marriage. Wanda and Annie realize they both see people as numbers. Mary phones Italy to tell Gore Vidal that she cant continue co-writing their book because she preoccupied with all the drama in Fernwood. Merle eavesdrops on the conversation and professes to Mary that he sees something in her that Tom doesnt. Mary invites Merle into her kitchen for a quiet cup of tea.