So Soon

A 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 the Whistler's strange story. So soon, he had music in his heart. He heard a melody in the rustle of every leaf. Saw a song in the bend of every river. A few years ago, Ted teamed up with lyric writer Al Wilson.

And now Ted Gray and Al Wilson formed one of the most successful songwriting combinations in the profession. As Ted played for the hundredth time, his latest composition titled So Soon. His mood was one of major harmony, except for one thing, his partner.

For months his dislike for Al Wilson had been growing. And now you all most hate him, don't you Ted? You hate him because of his slow, methodical pains taking rhyming. He's even disposition. But most of all, because you're almost certain he's captured the love of the only girl you ever truly cared for.

Corinne Mitchell, once your copious and part-time secretarial helper. Now the head of her own publicity bureau. Hi Ted, I'm late. You're always late. Did you finish the lyrics? Yeah, all but a couple of lives.

You've been playing around with them for three weeks. I know, but you knocked out a great tune this time, kid. And I want to be sure the lyrics are just as good as the tune.

Eh, that would be an novelty. I don't know, are you? Done all right with me? I know a couple of composers who have done just as well and paid a lot of less. You're getting 50% of the royalties.