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Attorney for the Defense ep AFRS

The Whistler · July 16, 1950 · 24 min · 3,610 words

The transcript of “Attorney for the Defense ep AFRS”, an episode of The Whistler first broadcast July 16, 1950. 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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I know many things, but I know many strange tales, hidden in the hearts of men and women, who were destined to be shadowed. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak.

And now, for the signal oil company, the Whistler's strange story, a turning for the defence. The trial had captured the headlines and commanded the bulk of page 1 news since its very first day. Randolph Abbott made new because he was dead, murdered, and his only daughter, lovely Ruth Abbott, was standing trial for his murder.

Defending her was her father's own attorney, Joseph Herman. Now the court stood receptive, and Joseph Herman walked constantly when the crowded court was there. Think you've got the DA on the run, Mr. Herman? Well, the district attorney has his job to do, and I have mine.

But you may quote me as saying that Ruth Abbott is innocent and entirely innocent of her father's murder And I propose to prove her innocent Blended statement jokes clear cut to the point your words will look good in print But then your words are most important in this murder trial aren't they?

More important than anyone else's Because you're the only one who knows exactly what happened the night Randolph Abbott was murdered Yes, Joseph, you remember that night well. You called on Randolph Abbott for a very special reason.

Oh, it's you, Joseph. Come in. Come in. Good evening, Randolph. I hardly expected you to answer the door. Come on into the study. Mid-fords out this evening. All the servants are. Ruth's gone up to her room.

Probably didn't hear the bell. Sit down, Joseph. Sit down. I always won't take long, Randolph. This is a business call. Business? Oh, yes. The payment on you? No, I imagine. The last payment on my note, Randolph.

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