Avarice

Wait a minute. Have you heard the strange tales of the Whistler? The Whistler You promised me that you wouldn't gamble again. You've broken that promise and I won't give you another cent this time John You can work it out for yourself Another Sunday night and again CBS presents the Whistler Hey the Whistler know many things for I walk by night

I know many strange tales many secrets hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the ship And so I tell you tonight the amazing story on Everest. John Abbott lives in a vast house on the outskirts of town.

But it isn't John's house, it belongs to his wife. John has never had a penny he could honestly call his own. Then John has always been lucky. John Abbott is somewhat of a gambler, who was fortunate enough to marry a wealthy young widow, young widow, Mosher Howard, wife of the late Movers magnate Burton Howard.

But John has pulled a few tricks bordering on the shady side of late, and Mosher has come to distrust him. She has paid off a number of his gambling debts, but this time he's really in a spot.

John got into a poker game with Mike Flynn, lost, and paid off with a worthless chick. Hello, Mike. How are you? I haven't seen you since that big night last week. Where have you been keeping yourself?

have you been keeping yourself? Well, my wife's been rather ill, you know. I haven't tended to get in to see you and the boys for some time. Did you try real hard, John? Try. What do you mean?