Fateful Reminder

And now stay tuned for the program that has rated tops and popularity for a longer period of time than any other West Coast program in radio history. The Signal Oil Program? The Whistler. Signal the famous Go Father gasoline invites you to sit back and enjoy another strange story by the Whistler.

I am 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 shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak.

And now for the signal oil company, the Whistler's strange story. Fateful reminder. Phil Alexander slammed the phone receiver down angrily, ignored the puzzled look on Elaine Clyde's face, and slowly studied the room in which the two of them sat.

It was Phil's own office. His reward for fifteen years of service in the interest of Minix, distinguished jewelers. And now he was proprietor James Minix's right-hand man. He was also the favorite of wealthy women, women like Elaine Clyde, seated across the the desk from it.

But that wasn't all about Phil Alexander. No. The phone call he'd just completed was a far more accurate yardstick of what he was really like. Down inside. That call from Al Fereno. Reminding Phil of a $10,000 gambling debt.

Phil, what an explain. Hmm. Oh, nothing you like, really. Another client. As demanding his eye. No, no, nothing like that. About the ring mounting, do you like it? I do, very much. Your designer does such distinguished work.

Aren't you going to talk me into buying it? You know, and I didn't ever want you to buy anything. That doesn't please you. No, of course you don't, dear. I'm afraid you're not in a joking mood tonight.