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Shakedown

The Whistler · February 3, 1952 · 29 min · 4,234 words

The transcript of “Shakedown”, an episode of The Whistler first broadcast February 3, 1952. 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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And now stay tuned for the Mystery Program that is unique among all Mystery Programs. Because even when you know who is guilty, you always receive a startling surprise at the final curtain. In 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 is strange story. Shake down. Riding up in the elevator, the attractive young woman, Jackie Mills, appear deep in thought.

She seemed hesitant, undecided, as she stepped into the corridor on the ninth floor, walked down to Sweet 906. She paused outside the door. It's quite a decision, isn't it, Jackie? With your dangerous past, seemingly behind you, you know the kind of activity Paul Jesset, the man inside, is about to suggest.

But you're tired, aren't you? Tired of trying to make a living playing the piano in the club, Chanticleer. of being without the things one more transaction could bring you open the door step inside. Well Jackie, so you decided to come. You said you wanted to talk. And you want to listen.

I thought so. When I recognized you at the club chanticlet, I would sit down. Let me finish my pin head. You're why? You wouldn't understand. It's my hobby. Precision craftsmanship and all that. I'm always engraving poems with this stylus, quotations from the Bible, odd sayings on the heads of pins. Oh sure. Really. There. Take a look through this jeweler's

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