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Design for Murder

The Whistler · August 5, 1951 · 30 min · 4,375 words

The transcript of “Design for Murder”, an episode of The Whistler first broadcast August 5, 1951. 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. And 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, designed for murder.

The trio in the big car weaving its way through the evening traffic, seeing typical of almost any group on the way to a railroad station. Charles Gilbert at the wheel was responding patiently to the nervous admonitions of his wife, Edmond. From the rear seat his wife's close friend, Myrene Walker, chatted ceaselessly. Charles Gilbert, on the other hand, seemed

lost in thought her patient resignation. All very typical as they pulled up at the railroad station and stepped out of the car. Charles, let me run on ahead for you. Check in those tickets. Would you, Maureen? I'll get someone to take the suitcases.

Oh, it's all such a bother. I wish I was staying home. As you are not so forget it. We'll meet you inside, Maureen, the cocktail bar. Right. You heard how she wish she were going?

She likes to travel. I don't. Charles, you know that. Never mind now. It's all arranged. You need the rest. A red gap? Yes. These three bags? Oh, yes, sir. The limited car 79, space beam.

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