The Vault of Horror #2

Synopsis

Cedric, a sculptor, wants to marry the lovely Christine, but she keeps putting him off. As one final attempt to win her over, he tells her he's going to carve a life-size statue of her, and coat it with silver. Later, though, he spies her with her lover Gary, who urges Christine to coax a big cash gift from Cedric so they can run off together. But later, a concerned Gary visits Cedric. Christine seems to have disappeared. Gary finally asks to purchase the completed silver statue as a remembrance of her. But, then a hand falls off the statue, and Gary realizes why the carving is so lifelike...