A Matter of Timing

And now, tonight's presentation of Radio's Outstanding Theater of Thrills, suspense. Tonight, we bring you a story of a hired killer who had a deadline to meet. So now, starring Mr. William Conrad and Mr. Stacey Harris, here is tonight's suspense play, A Matter of Timing.

You're waiting for somebody, Mr. Maybe?

I'm supposed to meet somebody here. You're a guy. Just a minute. You have the other half of this dollar? Let's go. Where to? The town where you're supposed to work. Half-five. About 60 miles? I figured it was better to meet you here rather than in town.

Safer. Uh-huh. And I got back here after the job was done. Oh, I'll drive you. Oh, fine. Thank you. Thank you. Well, I suppose you know what you're supposed to do. Ha ha ha.

Yeah. Kill somebody. Who? My partner. How'd you find somebody like me? It isn't hard. A friend asked a friend. Ask a friend. You know. Yeah. What's the matter with you partner?

Huh? I mean, why do you want him killed? personal reasons. You want his wife? No. You've been dipping out of the till and you've got your fingers cut. What's so important about the reason? That's not.

I only get curious why people want to have other people killed. Well, does there have to be a reason? Oh, not as far as I'm concerned. I get paid to do a job at Saussel living.

That's my reason. Here's how to be at least that good. It is for me. for me. Ah, goodness. Let's get on a business. I got an 18-hour alibi. That means I got to be out of here but at night.