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Christmas Bonus

The Whistler · December 25, 1944 · 29 min · 4,690 words

The transcript of “Christmas Bonus”, an episode of The Whistler first broadcast December 25, 1944. 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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Let every ghost signal remind you that you do go farther with signal gasoline. The Signal Oil Program. The Signal Oil Company and your neighborhood signal dealer bring you another curious story by the Whistler. Tonight, lie or consequences.

I'm the Whistler, and I know many things, or 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. Presently I'll tell you of nameless terrors of which they dare not speak.

Within the human character, the line between good and evil is a thin waving one, and very often the one small impulse for good will outweigh and nullify the bad. Such was the case with Michael Cobb. Mike wasn't bad really. It happened while he was a kid before he knew any better.

He'd gotten into trouble, gone to prison, served a stretch. Now he's out, then. He's learned his lessons. He's proving that. He's going straight, working hard at his job in the office of a large department store.

He's married to a girly love, and he's happy. He's delicious. Delicious. Oh, nobody can cook a fellow breakfast than you, darling. I'll practice the new darling. Thank you, sir. Now, my, don't bolt your coffee.

I got a room, I'll be late. In a couple of minutes, we'll make any difference. Well, maybe not most days, but today is gonna be a big one. The last shopping day before Christmas, you know, stores will be jammed.

We'll be swamped with work until late tonight. Besides, I don't want to spoil my record. Six months and I haven't been late to work once. I know, I know it's fine. I'm sure this door appreciates me.

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