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Night Melody

The Whistler · January 27, 1947 · 29 min · 3,796 words

The transcript of “Night Melody”, an episode of The Whistler first broadcast January 27, 1947. 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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The signal oil program? The Whistler. That whistle is your signal for the signal oil program? The Whistler. I am the Whistler, and I know many things before 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. Yes friends, it's time for the Signal Oil program, the Whistler, rated by Independent Research, the most popular West Coast program.

In gasoline, you know, it takes extra quality to go farther. And Signal is the famous go farther gasoline. So look for the Signal Circle sign in yellow and black that identifies signal service stations from Canada to Mexico.

And now the Whistler's strange story. Night Melody. Marshall was nervous. His hand shook as he dialed Helen's number on the phone in the drug store, a block away from the apartment. He realized he shouldn't be calling her now of all time.

He knew he was coming back tonight, knew every step of the plan. They'd gone over it carefully a week ago before he'd left for Phoenix. But even though it was dangerous, he had to call her.

There's still that terrible unsure feeling in the pit of his stomach. And Helen reacted just as he expected. But I told you not to call me Marshall. I had to, Helen. I had to make sure.

What about the alley door? Open, I texted a few minutes ago. You know what you're going to say when they call you in? Of course. You sure Mr. Prentice will be coming home at the same time?

Of course! I'll be there in ten minutes. Yes, it's all waiting for you, Marshall. The side door, open and ready for you. of poison in your pocket, your white melody alone in the apartment. Her sister Helen upstairs, ready with her story of the strange man. But the tense uncertain feeling is still there,

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