Stolen Letter

Presented by the United States Air Forces in Europe. And the Wishler. And I know many things before 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 the Whittler's strange stories, stolen letter. As Susan Hayes ambitious but none too successful young actress, approached the old-fashioned Iron Gate entrance to the home of an uncle she'd never seen.

Its appearance gave her a feeling of foreboding. She shivered slightly, and instead of entering the gates, Susan drove a hundred feet or so past the gate. Stopped. Beside one of the few electric light posts lining the lonely road.

And reread the strange letter from her uncle she'd received a few days early. My dear niece, Susan, since I had only a few weeks left to live, I should like very much to see a little of you before I go.

Poor darling, my last real name's you and my nephew, your cousin, Hillary West, and his equal beneficiaries. But in recent months, Hillary has proven not only I'm worthy, but dishonest as well. I've decided therefore to create a new real name in you, a sole beneficiary, or dividing my estate equally between you and some worthy charity.

before writing a new will I should like to know a little more about you. I would therefore appreciate it if you could arrange to spend two or three weeks as my house guest arriving as soon as possible. Affectionately, Lewis Denton.

You place the letter in your purse. Decide you owe it to your uncle to spend at least a few days in his home. Then you enter the grounds. But after meeting your cousin Hillary, being shown to your room and dining, you begin to regret your decision. For your presence in the house is obviously distasteful to your cousin and