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House on Sycamore Road

The Whistler · October 15, 1945 · 29 min · 4,477 words

The transcript of “House on Sycamore Road”, an episode of The Whistler first broadcast October 15, 1945. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). The Whistler plays The Whistler free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.

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Signal. Signal gasoline. Yes, signal gasoline is the new gasoline you can prove is superior. The Signal Oil Company and your neighborhood Signal Dealer bring you another curious story by the Whistler. Tonight, the house on Sycamore Road.

And the Whistler. And I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadow. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak.

Sometimes weakness results only in failure and disillusionment. Sometimes it's much more serious than that. It can take a sinister turn, sending its victim down the spiral that ends only in death. That's the way it was with Harold Phillips on the day he and his wife Muriel.

rented the house on Sekimor Road from old Sabina Feeling. It wasn't much of a house, but it was destined to be the most important element in Harold's life. Like Sabia, it was old, but there was a kind of majesty about it failed as it was behind a mat of unkempt rubbery and a pair of magnificent elms in the front yard.

Muriel had objected to it, of course, but there was no other alternative. Rents were sky high, The house on Sycamore Road was the only answer. As they stand talking with Sabina in the front hallway, Muriel is a little impatient.

Well, that just about covers everything, Mrs. Fielder. Yes, I think we'll make out very comfortably here. It's hard to leave. Never thought I had minded this much. Of course. It's been in the Fielding family for now. Let me see.

Well, there was Rodney and Lisa. Yes, five generations. Five generations? Yes, I do hope you young people will be happy in it a fine house in its time You know a proud house just like the feelings. Yes. We're a proud family None of us ever had money accepting Richard. Of course. That's my grandson

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