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Where Theres a Will

Adventures of Philip Marlowe · October 17, 1948 · 29 min · 5,033 words

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When the will was read everybody figured she'd been crazy when she wrote it and that included me But I changed my mind after spending a night on an island with a pig a cat and an ape Because in reality they were people From the pen of Raymond Chandler outstanding author of crime fiction comes his most famous character as CBS presents

The adventures of Philip Barlow and now with Gerald Moore starred as Philip Barlow we bring you tonight's unusual story where there's a will. I had spent the whole day on a noisy job which had concerned itself with a lot of people who talked a lot and said nothing.

When I finally locked up my office for the night I was worn out. As I drove slowly along the street I was glad to be heading for home and little peace and quiet. At least that's what I thought.

But when I pulled up for a full stop sign only a half of locked my apartment, something happened which brought my little dream of peace and quiet to an end. A car door opposite me flew open and something mighty excited jumped in. I'm being followed. Drive on please. No please drive on. Okay lady get a good grip on the

upholstery. I don't do it. Now what's that. Say. You look a little pale and beautiful. I'm always pale when my heart's in my mouth. Then why don't you swallow once take a deep breath and tell me who is after you. There isn't much to tell.

It was a nasty little man, that's all I know. So thanks for making like Barney Oldfield and good night. Hey, hey, not so fast. Simple light to hitch and run. Look, mister, right now I'm up to my earrings in trouble.

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