Three Minus One Equals Murder

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's strange story.

3 minus 1 equals murder. It was on the outskirts of Los Angeles. The girl stood in the glare of the oncoming headlights, waving her arms. Not knowing for certain if the young man at the wheel could see her through the rain and the 3 a.m.

darkness. She wondered if he was going to go on pass and she shouted out to him. Hey, what's the matter? Almost ran over you? Oh, there's a page you wouldn't stop. I got a flash.

Well, you do expect me to change a tire in this rain? No, of course not. I can pick up the car tomorrow. How about a letter? Okay, get in. Okay. Well, something wrong? No. Nothing is wrong.

I didn't think I looked that bad. No, no. You, uh... You looked good. You're just a little wet. Uh-oh, we better get going. Oh, yeah. Thought that was the idea. Yeah. Well, where to? It's not far.

Turn left down here and then take the road up to the hill. What's so funny? It sounds like you're taking me to lover's lane. I see you've been there before. Only to look at the view.