 AutoLite and its 98,000 dealers bring you Mr. Cornel Wild in tonight's presentation of Suspense Tonight AutoLite presents a true story with only names changed about a man who inadvertently became involved in a murder plot our story Alan in Wonderland our star mr. Cornel Wild See Harlow my team looks great out there. 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Cornel Wild hoping once again to keep you in suspense to judge Gordon Hall, Jr. Judge of the Superior Court office 62 County building Greenville, South Carolina Your honor as attorney for the plaintiff in the case now before you are fully realized my absence from court this morning If so facto places me in contempt However due to the fact that I almost had my throat cut. I Hope the court will accept this explanation But we'll keep it in the strictest confidence When your honor adjourned court last Wednesday, I left by train for New York Planning to spend the weekend with friends Return on the 350 Sunday afternoon My stay was pleasantly uneventful until approximately train time when due to extremely heavy traffic Arrived at the station later than expected I'm missed by about five seconds The next train wasn't until 1150 I looked at the station clock to see how much time I had to kill Took out my wallet to see what I could afford in the way of killing time Almost immediately I was aware of a rather attractive young lady come and directly taught me. I told you butter wouldn't shoot the work I if the court is familiar with Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland Your honor may recall as I did that this is aligned from the Mad Hatter's tea party Feeling certain that the lady was a inebriated. I gave her the March hairs classic reply It was the best butter. All right Seven o'clock sharp be at six to four West 15. You'll get your money in instructions there. Make sure you're not followed Understand. Oh, yes, ma'am And you were five minutes early, you know, that's dangerous. Oh now look honey There's time you better be on time Obviously I had received information of importance to someone Thinking it over. I got a strong feeling it was something unlawful The next thing was to make sure I wrote down the address on the back of an envelope and moved a few yards away From where I'd been standing just under the station clock at Exactly four o'clock a man in the dark suit took up my exact same position He glanced at the clock took out his wallet started to count his money. I Walk taught him casually. I Told you butter wouldn't suit the words. It was the best butter Get out of town fast. They're wise to us lies to us, but no buts the boss says get out of town Apparently my choice of words was effective because the man immediately followed my instructions with amazing speed and professional finesse But any doubts a crime was in the making they were now completely erased Consequently, I reported my evidence to the police Certainly an interesting story mr. Stone, but you don't believe me lieutenant. I didn't say that but that's what you mean, isn't it? What I mean is there's no law against quoting Alice in Wonderland in Pennsylvania station or anywhere else for that matter You're a lawyer. You want to know that? Well, all right, sure But they were using it as a code isn't that plain and you'd like to know why it's not just a question of curiosity Curiosity lieutenant. Mr. Stone New York is a city of over eight and one half million a certain percentage are screwballs No, this wasn't a screwball. These people were deadly serious. They're up to something lieutenant. I assure you I've got to have something to go on. Mr. Stone. Even if we could find these people. What do I charge them with? I've got to have something concrete. Well, now the address on 15th Street. Can't you investigate it? Okay? Yeah This is a mr. Stone. I want you to drive him to an address on 15th Street. He'll explain all about it on the way Of course, I couldn't blame the lieutenant for being skeptical. It sounded crazy telling it that way But it was the truth and I couldn't help presenting his attitude as if I'd dreamed up the whole thing Maybe I'd get myself a ride in a squad car As we drove downtown a recount of the events to officer Healy who fortunately showed serious interest He explained that this part of New York was not known as a crime center Which further increased my belief that I had stumbled on to no ordinary criminal undertaking The traffic thinned as we approached neighborhood of 15th Street Everything looked ordinary enough the typical Sunday afternoon street scene children of play Stolen couples in their Sunday best baby carriages drugstore open on the corner a blind man selling pencils What was that number again mr. Stone six to four west that'll be the north side now. Let's see 618 622 That's funny. Well, what's funny when I came down the building that's 624 got to be It can't be you're sure 624 is the number. I'm positive. I wrote it down right away Well, maybe I'm wrong but let's go over and check Hey, hey you yeah, what do you want? Come here man Keep your eyes open mr. Stone. Let me know if you see anybody you recognize all right What's the matter officer something wrong? What's the information? Who's the boss of this job me? Me I'm the boss. What's the trouble? What's the number here? What we want to know the number of this building what oh Oh, this was uh 624. You sure sure. I'm sure 624 I'm tearing down the right building Don't think I'd make a mistake like that. Do you how long you've been working here two weeks I'm gonna tear down the ones on both sides too. I know what I'm doing. You want to see the papers? We believe you How come you're working on sunday rush job anything wrong with that? I guess not Why you turned up the building down to clear the lot you're kidding What are you guys looking for? It's all right forget it. You're welcome to watch but I gotta get back to work. Okay. That's all thanks See anything mr. Stone No, no nothing at all. That all look legit to me too Uh I guess the lieutenant was right. I got all hopped up over nothing. Well, that's the way it goes sometimes Can't get over it. I was so sure. Oh, you did right anyway. Take it from me You're kind of foolish now, but don't feel that way. You had cause Uh, well, let's just forget the whole thing. I'm sorry. I troubled you. Oh, no trouble at all. That's what we're here for Uh, where would you like me to drop you off? My train doesn't leave till 1150 or well, you got plenty of time Aren't you taking a movie or something? Yeah, I might as well. I guess just drop me off around time square Sure thing next time you're up from greenville drop in seas again Officer Healy dropped me at one of the Broadway theaters. I bought a ticket and went in There I had to be something to it somewhere along the line. I'd made a mistake I took out the envelope on which I had written the address by the light of the screen. I reread it again No, the mistake wasn't there Then my mind went back over the Manhattan's tea party No, there was nothing there Then it suddenly hit me the girl had said to be at 624 west 15th street at 7 o'clock nothing about being inside That was it. It had to be I glanced at my watch. It was just 641 when I left the theater Taxi hey taxi 624 west 15th and step on it It was exactly three minutes to seven when I reached the corner west 15 The street was deserted now I walked slowly toward all that was left of 624 I could see no one but I was certain I was being watched I reached the front of the building and stopped It was exactly seven o'clock the sound came from the opposite end of the street Fortunately, whoever it was would have to pass under the only street light When I reached the cone of light, I saw a man well-dressed wearing dark glasses Feeling his weight toward me with a cane It didn't look real seven maids Seven mops good follow me And I remembered the rest of it from Alice in Wonderland If seven maids with seven mops swept for half a year You suppose the walrus said that they could get it clear I doubt it said the carpenter and shed a bitter tear Autolight is bringing you mr. Cornell wild in Allen in wonderland tonight's presentation in radio's outstanding theater of thrills suspense Well, hello, we won and happy you always win with an auto light electrical system That's why it's used as original equipment on so many leading makes of our finest cars Trucks and tractors. Yes, sir. The boys really went all out today And so does your auto light electrical system hap It goes to work the instant you start the ignition and keeps on working every second your engine runs As well as when you sound your horn play your radio turn on your lights Use your electric windshield wiper or lighter that electrical system is mighty important to every car owner a harlow right? You are half so friends treat your cars electrical system to a periodic checkup at your car dealers Or at your nearest authorized auto light service station You can easily locate your nearest authorized auto light service station In the classified section of your phone book under automobile electrical service Or call western union by number and ask for operator 25 You'll find it pays and remember from bumper to tail light. You're always right with auto light And now auto light brings back to our hollywood soundstage Mr. Cornell wild in elliot louis's production of allen in wonderland a true story Well calculated to keep you in suspense The blind man led me east along 15th street To assure myself. I've asked my hand in front of his face He was blind. All right. If that was any comfort I had no choice except to follow him But I still couldn't help wishing there'd been time to phone the police. You were right on time. That's what we like Yeah, sure business is business ain't it exactly young man exactly Uh, the the dame told me I get my money here. That right as agreed One thousand before two thousand after if all goes well We were informed. You're the best the best one. Sure. What else you pay for something you should get the best Wait a minute Is there anyone watching? I don't see me, buddy. It's too dark. Oh good. Then we go in here the cellar now My key Follow me I can't see anything. Don't worry. I'll be your eyes I held on to the blind man's arm as he led the way down a Narrow corridor. It was black as pitch as he walked my nostrils filled with countless smells all musty and old The corridor made a turn and up ahead of faint light appeared As we approached I could see the outline of a door. We stopped in front of it and the blind man knocked The sudden light from the naked bulb was blinding as my eyes adjusted A row of iron sinks came into view along one wall The room evidently had been the building's laundry Casually shifting my gaze. I observed three men One was big all over here like a gorilla. The second was small rat-based The blind man went over to the third obviously the boss who was strange glowing eyes Studied me carefully from behind a battered table. He doesn't look what I expected What did you expect a countryman? He doesn't look like a countryman. What difference does it make? They guaranteed he could do the job. They promised me a countryman. They told us we'd have to take what they sent Sure, he's the one no mistake positive. He appointed place. They appointed time the password Even a blind man could see Let us get on with it. Alex give him the instructions. All right. All right You Huh? Yeah Listen carefully It is now seven five They will leave their hotel at seven thirty and they are very punctual This is nicolas nicolas nicolas will be your driver My driver you will sit in front with him. Did you bring a weapon? Well, no, I good extremely clever of you in case you were caught coming here We have a weapon for you in the car Carlo yes a beautiful mechanism accurate You will enjoy using it. Carlo will be sitting directly behind you in case anything goes wrong Understand. Oh, yeah, sure. Just as you say They will probably come out together pray for it If luck does not smile and santucian comes out alone Let him go being only foreign minister. He is less important. Yeah, I understand It is the premier massini that we want I yeah, of course. You must get massini if he comes out first empty your gun in him and forget santucian If they come out together kill them both kill I was being hired to kill Massini premiere one of the balkan republics and santuzi and the foreign minister Their pictures have been in the papers constantly since they had arrived for an important un-meeting Their deaths in the united states were throw the balkans into an uproar and I was to be the assassin It seemed like part of some terrible nightmare. No one knew where I was if I gave myself away. They'd kill me on the spot I was in it alone up to my neck I needed help. I had to think of something stole anything. You're listening. Yeah, sure. I'm listening Your car will develop engine trouble directly in front of the park avenue entrance This would give you a clear line of fire. We were given to understand. You never miss. No, that's right. I I never miss Nicholas will be outside the car pretending to examine the engine You will be alone in the front seat. The moment will be yours. You know, then they There's nothing to worry about. Is there that's one thing more If you fail us lose your nerve or decide to change your mind once the plan is in motion Carlo has orders to kill you instantly. I will be right behind you Okay, sure. You guys got a right to protect your investment. All right. It is now seven ten You will leave in five minutes. Nicholas, you finish card gamer Hey What what is it? Uh my money. Yeah, what about my dough? I I have it right here One thousand Oh, yeah, thanks Cigarette young man No, no, no, no, thanks. I uh seemed to sense a nervousness about you a nervous one No, I I just want to get my hands on that rod. Of course you do. That's the spirit. All right. It's seven fifteen Wait, uh Wait a minute. What? The rest of the money What about the other two grand? Carlo has it with him. You'll get it the moment you complete the job all set. No wait now Let's see if Carlos got it. I have it. It is getting late. We have to I want to see it I have it. Come on. Come on. I'll let to him, but I'll show you There satisfied Yeah, I'm I'm satisfied all set now go And may luck be with you Good hunting young man Good hunting We left Carlo leading now and Nicholas right behind me I could only sense that we were headed for the back of the building this time But even if I'd been able to see in that inky black The narrow card offered no chance of escape stairs now I'd try to make myself think or something, but I couldn't Only that I was dreaming it all like Alice and pretty soon I'd wake up We Came out of the back of the building into a deserted alley The big ape was still behind me and Carlo in front He led the way to a large black car You're right in front with Nicholas It is now 7 19 All right, Nicholas Carlo, huh? They're gone. Let's have it. You will have it in plenty of time But I feel funny without one if anything goes wrong before nothing will go wrong Nicholas is an excellent driver and the plan is perfect perfect Thank god He's too good for machine If it had been left to me it would have been a knife Pay attention to the traffic Nicholas Turned up town and the traffic began to get heavier. I looked at my watch. It was 7 23 I thought about jumping Nicholas wrecking the car But not with Carlo in the backseat I could feel his little rat's eyes burning into the back of my neck Any sudden move he'd be right on top of me My only chance was a policeman a squad car someone I could signal 7 25 One more block You Buddy, give me that gun in time We are here, Nicholas perfect 7 27 Get out and look at the engine, Nicholas Hey, Carlo pay attention to me Look across at the entrance to the hotel They will come out the left hand door The doorman will signal for their official car. It is right back there, you see They will step to the car before the car arrives. That is when you fire Okay, now give me the gun first the knife Knife at the side of your neck feel it hey insurance for a good job Sharp as a razor my friend Here is the gun hair trigger carefully not Hey that that knife you don't want me to miss do you you will not miss It is your business not to miss Now keep your eye on the door I could feel the point of that knife just barely scratched the back of my neck I looked across at the hotel It was 7 29 Everything was normal people passed Doorman nodded and smiled But no one looked our way. I felt the gun go slippery as my hand began to sweat That they wouldn't come out. They just couldn't They'd go out another door The meeting was canceled. They'd see us Knew I had a gun nothing to worry about. They weren't coming out 7 30 There There they come both of them Move the knife will you they're walking to the car Take aim move the knife take aim. I I am now Shoot shoot straight shoot pull the trigger shoot It all happened at once It all happened at once Just relax you're all right What what you've been under a sedative The nurse Hospital My throat. Oh, you're going to be all right. The doctor even said you could have visitors You can come in now. No. No, you mustn't let them in Wow, mr. Stone How you feeling Hi You uh, I feel fine lieutenant my Head's buzzing a little I should you got a pretty nasty bump doctor says you get over it You're a lucky guy What happened? What hit me? I did And that's how you aim the gun. I didn't know what you'd do There wasn't time so I just ran the squad car into the one you were in trying to spoil your aim You you were around all the time. Mm-hmm The big one's dead. They uh, don't hold out much chance for the other one either What did I I I did kill them. Oh, no. No, I mean the guys you were with We had a tail on you every minute after you left the precinct. He went to the movie six of us And the the blind man lieutenant. What about him? I picked him and that other character up right after you walked out Got the girl to Yeah, uh, that's fine. Just one more thing None of this is going to be made public might create some sort of incident I'm sorry, but that goes for you too Oh, of course. I I understand Sorry, time's up. Oh so long, Mr. Stum. Long. If I need a good lawyer, I'll look you up Suspense presented by auto light tonight star mr. 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Herbert marshal the program will be heard on Suspense Suspense is produced and directed by elliott louis with music written by lucin morrowick and conducted by ludd luskin Alan in wonderland was adapted for suspense by richard chandley from the true story by kurt singer Featured in tonight's cast where joseph cairns truda marson larry thor charles calvert clayton post edgar barrier and jack crucian Cornel wild may soon be seen in the warner brothers picture operation secret And remember next week on suspense mr. Herbert marshal in mary shellies frankenstein You can buy auto light electrical parts auto light stay full batteries Auto light resistor or standard type spot plugs at your neighborhood auto light dealers Switch to auto light. Good night This is the cvs radio network