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Letter

The Whistler · August 29, 1942 · 29 min · 4,431 words

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Have you heard the weird tales of the Whistler and the Whistler? Gentlemen, we seven scientists have banded together because the government of Austria is in deadly peril.

We have evidence that Austria is being dangerously undermined by the Nazis, and that nothing is being done from the standpoint of the law to prevent it. We have therefore resolved to take measures into our own hands and prevent this chaos.

At our next meeting we shall present the names of those in high places who attempt to divide and conquer. And shall decide then as to what action shall be taken against him." And such was the organization in which Hans Minkler, the young mild-mannered biologist of Vienna, suddenly found himself a member. Hans Minkler, whose whole life was dedicated

to the preservation and the saving of human life, Hans Minkler referred to by his classmates as the man who couldn't kill a fly. The war is not the war. Saturday night and again CBS presents the Whistler.

I the Whistler know many things, before I walk by night. I know many strange tales, many secrets hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. And so I tell you tonight the incredible tale of the letter.

Hans Minkler, the young biologist, only half heard the speech of the leader of the seven scientists for Hans was dreaming of his beloved experiments. His experiments and the pretty niece of Mershure Gallais, the lovely Viel, would have been living in Viennides past four years. Kindly Mershure Gallais was interested in Hans Minkler's theories, and Hans was hoping

Gallais might finance them. Well, Dr. Minkler, I've studied the outline of your proposed experiments and I've come to the conclusion that you can accomplish great things. Well, that makes me very happy, Mr. Gallae. How much do you think you'll need to carry on?

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