 The signal oil program, yes the signal oil program the whistler Is your signal for the signal oil program? The whistler I am 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 Yes friends, it's time for the signal oil program the whistler Rated tops in popularity for a longer period of time than any other west coast program in radio history and Signal gasoline is topped to tops in quality It takes extra quality, you know to give you extra mileage and signal is the famous go farther gasoline So look for the signal circle sign in yellow and black that identifies independently operated signal stations from Canada to Mexico And now the whistler's strange story Fatal fraud The questioning by the Hong Kong police was brief The suspect's guilt was clear, coldly clear as the murder weapon itself And it was inevitable that it should end with an official booking for murder But even though a conviction was a certainty the motive and circumstances behind the crime were considerably more complex It had started more than a week ago at a fashionable gathering across the city A swank social affair with smartly dressed ladies and evening gowns and jewels Gentlemen in dinner jackets and the precise moment might have been when most of the guests adjourn to the library and listen to that Well-known voice and stared at the man who spoke defend our island or whatever the cost may be We shall fight on the beach earth. We shall fight in the field and in the streets. We shall fight in the hills We shall never surrender And even if you wish I do not for a moment believe this island for a large part of it was subjugated and starving Then our empire beyond the seas Armed and guarded by the British fleet would carry on the struggle Until the new world with all its power and might Steps forward to the rescue in liberation of the old Oh Perfect impersonation that's our winnie. All right, you could fool me. That's what he's famous for. Thank you. Thank you not quite famous Well, you should be young man all those voices by fantastic. No, it's practice. That's all I am the living Is it a good living mr. Holmes? Oh? Catherine you haven't met our clever young man Chris Holmes Catherine dawn. How do you do miss doing fine? Thank you, and you do very well mr. Holmes. Oh, you like the impersonation very much That routine of yours must be quite tiring Don't you think you've earned yourself a cocktail? He certainly has now run along you too join me miss dawn You know mr. Holmes. That's exactly why I came over. I hate to drink alone alone. You don't really an invited guest Just part of the help, you know secretary. I'm here with my employer Albert von lovin. Oh the importer know him The very nice old Dutchman the rosy cheeks bald head Eyes that sparkle he holds his head to one side like this when he talks Oh Not impressed miss Dorn. Don't you think I do it rather well? You were excellent mr. Holmes excellent Come along before the martinis get too wet As well as you impersonate sure been copying Fred Astaire. I mean it you mean a lot of things Or is it the cocktail how many of you have well I did become a bit impatient waiting while you were talking to van lovin You shouldn't have I was acting in your behalf. Oh You are invited out to his home for a few days. What whose idea mine. I Thought it might lead to something for you lead to something. I Think your talents are wasted on nightclubs. Thanks, but the importing business isn't something one picks up overnight No, Catherine. I'm afraid relax relax. You're not going to turn mr. Van lovin down. He wouldn't like that Neither would I you know Your odd So are you and two odds make an even match? Don't think Catherine is an interesting girl isn't she Chris and you're pleased with her interest in you Pleased and a little flattered because she's easily the most attractive girl at the party and The following weekend at van lovin's you're even more impressed her Friendliness put you perfectly at ease and you feel almost a part of this way of living It's a very pleasant way isn't it Chris dinners on the terrace Brandy in the drawing room excellent company and later in the evening in van lovin's private office Catherine again She's standing by a recording machine this time What's this gonna be baby Hong Kong's version of Hong Kong's blues? You'll see Chris BL calling canton office attention Carter Regarding back orders on shipments of Oriental drug Cancel and hold in warehouse until further instructions Please notify us immediately regarding Jade and artwork regards and lovin Hey, what is all about don't you want to learn the importing business make big money opportunities for young ambitious men This is the special mail order court. I'm the teacher. Hi, teacher. Hi, Chris Come here. You like it Better than an apple. Yeah Catherine why'd you ask me here? I'm just a guy kicking around. I know Maybe better than you think not so sure you do I'll admit. I've been in a few deals. It seems shady sure. That's what I said Two odds make an even match. You still haven't told me why you asked me here Chris, I want you to help me do something. It's simple. He's bringing in some money in a few days lots of money Kind we can keep up with What are you talking about van lovin Chris and his canton office the details don't matter all what I'm interested in is the money And me and you You know, I'm interested in you Draw the pictures honey the bright boys a little dazed right now. We're going to get that money. Oh Chris, it'll be so easy. Yeah Siminole help us. Who's he he operates the radio shack here. Oh, that's a nice Oh Chris, you're not even listening to me. Don't you want money? Sure, but there's plenty Chris It's all coming in by plane van lovin's plane. It will land only where he directs. See me now Mr. Van lovin he's going to direct his pilot over the radio You could change those directions Chris You're good. Oh Now wait a minute Chris. There's a quarter of a million dollars more Quarter of a million third of it can be yours But Catherine hijacking a plane that isn't easy. It will be Seaman over and I can handle the pilot once the ship's on the ground He won't suspect anything till it's too late. We'll tie him up get out of Hong Kong before van lovin Here's what's happened destination There's an awful lot of elbow room in Asia Chris come on. Tell me you'll do it take this record and practice mr. Van lovin's voice That's a breeze that part Cantor on office regarding back orders oriental rocks cancel What was the rest of it? Notify us jade and artwork and stuff and stuff Oh Yeah, say calf You really think we can get away with it we can and we will Chris we will you'll do it Yeah Yeah, I guess so the money Chris. It's real not an imitation. You'll see sure You're not either Catherine You're right here and real That much I am sure of Come here we're getting on a practice With the prologue of fatal fraud the signal oil company brings you another strange story by the Whistler The English people have a neat way of getting more miles out of each gallon of gasoline They make their imperial gallon about 20 percent larger than our American gallon The drivers out here however have found an easier answer to the mileage problem They simply use signal the famous go farther gasoline and by so doing they not only enjoy maximum mileage But also peak performance for mileage and performance go hand in hand They're both the result of the extra efficiency today's signal gasoline coaxes from your motor So whether you're interested in economy or in driving pleasure make this test Try a few tank fulls of signal gasoline keep track of signals good mileage Notice signals flashing pick up and smooth effortless power See if its performance in your own car doesn't prove why each year more and more drivers throughout the West from Canada to Mexico Are switching to signal the famous go farther gasoline? You've made a decision haven't you Chris? Yes, you've decided you're going to help Catherine with her plan to hijacker employers plane arriving in Hong Kong from Canton with almost a quarter of a million dollars In your part in it is all so simple You've only to impersonate Albert van loven's voice or to the pilot to land at another field where Catherine wants it to land It's the opportunity of a lifetime. Isn't it Chris and the future grows brighter and brighter as you think about it the following day Then that evening Catherine takes you across the back gardens to a low rambling building a good distance away from the house You find yourself entering the radio room where you meet reine seminal reine This is Chris Holmes. So this is the famous one a the one with the voices hi a seminal He's going to help us reine easy. You don't seem enthused old boy. I am nuts He's afraid our little scheme won't work Chris They are the ways better ways of doing this Catherine if you don't listen to me Must we go through all that again with Chris to help us? We cannot fail. I don't like it. That's all There are better ways Maybe it's the money that bothers him Catherine getting only a third of the loot instead of half a third Custom did you tell him? Yes? I? Think he's entitled to a third. I See Look so glum third Cheryl by a lot of sanded hair oil see Manon Chris by the way What's that you have on now? Oh de viola isn't smart boy. I know it's good for you Stop it You're acting like a child. Let him go Better we've more important things to do than quarrel What time do you expect the plane to arrive here in Hong Kong and 11 to my night good? We'll be ready won't we Chris as our friend van lovin would say We will be ready cut three now my dear He is good Excuse me cut friend. I have things to do Excuse me get there and I have things to do You sound just like her name. Yeah. Well, at least we get along don't we? Well, come on darling Yeah Can you trust him see me? Yes Yes, I can trust him who makes it so sure. Oh, I've known him a long time. He's in love with you with me You do anything for I suppose Will you in love with him one? What difference does that make? I just ask He could make trouble for us later. You leave him to me Chris. I Know how to handle him. I know just how to handle Renee Moments later you're back on the terrace mingling with van lovin's guest You're being your most charming self aren't you Chris the center of attraction as usual and you're enjoying every minute of it And lovin is standing close by watching you a quaint little smile on his face Our mr. Holmes is a very very clever young man. Is he not my friend? I I did say there isn't one of us here in this room. He could not impersonate You major written for example What's that me? Oh my don't I say no really? Oh But that would be perhaps too simple for our young friend Perhaps we should have him try someone else Perhaps mr. Holmes you would care to impersonate me I'm sorry, I sorry, I I make it a rule never to subject my host to that sort of punishment Oh Then I am most disappointed. I was certain you were planning a little surprise for me Come on boy, don't try to get out of this one my records, mr. Holmes. I overheard you playing several of them I thought you were studying my boy Well, I'm afraid I have a confession to make mr. Manloman I did try I have to admit defeat afraid I couldn't quite um come up to No, no, no, I really really I'd rather not, huh? How about somebody else anybody else you could try to impersonate my husband? Oh now Stella really I I don't think mr. Holmes would be interested Now say something for the man Edgar. Well say something Oh You oblige her don't you Chris and your impersonation of the mild little man goes over well much to his embarrassment Then you're called on to do others to the delight of the assembled guest But through it all you're a little on edge You haven't forgotten van loven's request that you try to impersonate him and the rather strange Expression on his face when he mentioned having overheard you playing his record Finally you managed to break away and look for Catherine But she's not in the house and so you wander outside into the garden for a quiet smoke And then near the radio building you hear voices Catherine, but I don't like it Catherine I don't like it one big Renee darling. I told you not to worry, but what do we know about him? How can we trust him? Please let's not argue. I know what I'm doing. Believe me Renee. I know what I'm doing He's important to us now without him. We haven't a chance All right All right, Catherine We'll do it your way, but once this is over Once it's over then we'll see It disturbs you Chris what you've heard, but then you're quick to tell yourself. There's nothing to worry about It's Catherine's way of keeping Simona in line isn't it and he's important to the success of your plan You walk back to the house thinking about it And you're certain that's all there is to it Catherine is handling Simona in her own way And yet as you return to your room and prepare to turn in for the night you promise yourself that you've got to move careful Very carefully from now on Just in case you find yourself in the middle of a double cross The following morning at breakfast you discover that your host has plans for his guest Motorboating lunch at the Hotel Royale and then the races Plans that keep you from seeing Catherine all that day Then when you and the guest return to the house early that evening you hurry upstairs to dress for dinner Oh Catherine There's been a slight change in plans. Yeah, the plane has already left Canton Simona just told me it's scheduled to arrive here shortly before nine nine But we'll be right in the middle of dinner. Well, I'll tell van loven. You're not feeling well You won't be down. All right. Now here's the message Study it Be at the radio room in an hour. I'll meet you there A few minutes after eight you slip out of your room hurry down the back stairs Close by you can hear the laughter of the guests assembled in the main dining hall You hurry across the garden into the radio building Catherine and Simona are there waiting for you from that moment events move rapidly Contact is established with the plane You find yourself speaking into the microphone We as well. This is Albert van loven You will disregard previous instructions to land at Hong Kong air base Proceed to emergency field and Pellang Road for landing repeat, please Disregard previous instructions to land Hong Kong air base Proceed to a emergency field on Pellang Road for landing got it mr. Van loven Once the radio has been disabled There's the dash to the deserted airstrip on Pellang Road And only a moment after Catherine's break the heavy car to a stop you hear it in the distance It is the plane. I don't schedule. All right Renee. Come on Wait for us here Chris Renee and I will meet the plane. Okay, but about that pilot I won't hold still for murder. Don't worry. He won't be harmed. We'll just tie him up You watch them as they hurry toward the landing strip then the plane circles overhead Comes in for the landing and pulls up to a stop You sit there waiting listening Straining to catch some sound, but all is quiet And then you see two figures hurrying toward you one of them is carrying a suitcase Well, how'd it go perfectly Chris here's him, and I'll take that suitcase. Oh Nice and heavy get in Renee Well now what back to town? I've made arrangements for us to leave by boat I'll drop you and Renee off at a small cafe near the waterfront. You'll wait there. Do you hear from me? Okay, baby. You're calling the signals. I don't like this waiting forget it. Enjoy the floor show She's cute quite a dancer Yes Real cute. Where you going seminar to get another drink our waiter seems too busy watching the show As you sit there watching the girl perform in the center of the smoke filled room You're suddenly aware of someone staring at you an old man standing a few feet away a look of uncertainty on its face in Decision and then swiftly he moves toward you and you a slip of paper and darts away into the crowd You unfold the paper and read We will leave on the midnight plane for Saigon the two of us darling It's been just the two of us from the beginning Come at once this diagram will show you just where to meet me cancer You stare at the paper in your hand the carefully drawn diagram of the meeting place the rendezvous where Catherine will be waiting quiet side street Suddenly it hit you Chris a question night through your mind Did the old man make a mistake Chris? Was the note intended for semen oh? You're certain it was aren't you? It's been semen oh and Catherine all along You should have suspected that after what you overheard in the garden last night You slip the paper back into your pocket as semen oh approaches Did I miss anything huh? Oh? No, not a thing I got a cigarette here. Hey help yourself. Oh That's all you got you don't like our local brands Sorry, I always like to feel my level best. There's a tobacco shop down the street on the other side Don't get lost. Hmm. I'll try not shall I draw you a diagram diagram No, thanks. I already have The whistler will return in just a moment with a strange ending to tonight's story Meantime a suggestion to you folks who may be planning a trip over the coming Memorial Day weekend You'll find one of signals new roadmaps a great help in suggesting interesting places to go and the best way to get there Being just off the press these new signal maps have all the latest road changes and conditions They're jumbo in size for rapid reading but have the improved accordion fold for easier handling and You like the many extra features not included in ordinary maps such as a radiologue showing where on your dial You'll find your favorite programs as you travel a list of interesting places to visit a western states mileage chart And then large sections of metropolitan areas So for more travel fun get one of these new free maps from your signal dealer And of course power your car with signals the famous go farther gasoline Waiting here in the shadows for Catherine You feel a little foolish about the way you've been used don't you Chris? Only the money matters now You'll be able to take it for yourself and leave them Catherine and Simon That's the way it is isn't it the way it's been from the beginning you're certain of it You were just a puppet who could help them the man with the many voices Especially the one that sounded exactly like Albert van loavers Well, it's all over now Your foolish dream that there was anything more to it than a coldly calculated hijacking job As you stand here in the darkness waiting for Catherine it becomes annoying The way her words come drifting back mixing you up challenging your judgment Two odds make an even match don't they Chris the money darling we can get away with it and have it all to ourselves Sure sure you lovely You tighten draw back into the shadows at the sound of a twig snapping Then you see her Catherine approaching slowly toward you Your eye catches something else too the glint of moonlight done the gun in her hand Suddenly your blood runs cold as you realize the real reason for that note It was sent to lure someone out here to his death But you've already decided the note was meant for renais semen Or was it perhaps you're the one scheduled to be Catherine's victim Who is it as Catherine's voice comes through the darkness, you know, you've got to decide You can answer with either voice Your own or semen holes and your decision will mean life or death Then as suddenly as it came the panic leaves you Instantly the whole thing seems clear You're a fool to think otherwise The note and the bullet in Catherine's gun are meant for you But there's still a way out isn't it Chris? You will speak to her as renais semen hole. She'll come to you Disarming her will be easy and the money will be all yours You wait for her to speak again Answer me who's there Don't be afraid darling. It's me Lenny Let that whistle be your signal for the signal oil program the whistler each Sunday night at this same time Wrought to you by the signal oil company marketers of signal gasoline and motor oil and fine quality automotive accessories And now signal oil company extends Congratulations to the armed forces radio service on its seventh anniversary We're bringing top entertainment to our troops overseas as well as to those in hospitals and Cantonments here in the United States We are also pleased that AFRS has chosen to rebroadcast the signal oil program the whistler regularly to our military forces overseas You Featured in tonight's story were Paul Freese Kathy Lewis and Gerald Moore The whistler was produced and directed by George W. Allen with story by Joel Malone and Adrian John Doe music by Wilbur hatched and was transmitted to our troops overseas by the armed forces radio service The whistler is entirely fictional and all characters portrayed on the whistler are also fictional Any similarity of names or resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental Remember at the same time next Sunday another strange tale by the whistler Marvin Miller speaking This is CBS the Columbia broadcasting system