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A Matter of Time ep AFRS

The Whistler · February 24, 1952 · 30 min · 4,273 words

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Armed Forces Radio, invite you to sit back and enjoy another strange story by the Whistler. I am the Whistler, and I know many things, but I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women, who have stepped into the shed.

Yes. I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak. And now for the whisper's strange story. A matter of time. With Russ Logan, time was of the essence. He'd always been a most meticulous man.

Minutes meant money, and appointments to his way of thinking were made to be kept. Through the years, you've become even more so, haven't you Russ? You're careful, almost calculating, and certainly ever alert for opportunity.

Despite the kidding you've taken from your business partner Jim Kendrick and even your wife Jean Precision and time and all matters have remained almost an obsession Tonight riding with Jean and Kendrick in his big chauffeur driven car you sit very quietly Grimly amused that a matter of carefully planned minutes will mean another

Opportunity to you and a thin smile of anticipation crosses your lips as the car swings in the winding drive of Jim Kendrick's home in cold water, Kenny. Russ, do you're awfully quiet. Restaurant food disagree with you?

Russ, your wife's talking to you. Oh, sorry, Jim. Tell me for your thoughts. I think you've been dreaming about everything we've been saying. I'm sorry. Maybe if we get on to the subject of nightcap.

How about it? That's good to meet you, Jim. You see, Jean, we've hit on something that interests your lord and master. A nightcap will pick us all up. Sure. Right here, Nick. Yes, sir. Let me give you a handbag.

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