 The signal oil program the whistler Signal the famous go farther gasoline invite you to sit back and enjoy another strange story By the whistler. I'm 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 for the signal oil company the whistler strange story determined traveler Standing in the lobby of the hotel continental in Pisa, Italy with a group of some 20 other tourists Clara Marshall age 25 And attractive enough to draw attention anywhere was smiling quietly to herself and with good reason Yes, Clara for the past eight months you've handled things perfectly, haven't you? Wanted by the Chicago police for your part in the series of fraudulent stock transactions You slipped out of town and covered your tracks so successfully. They lost all trace of you Some weeks later in a Los Angeles bookstore You casually made the acquaintance of elderly wealthy Harriet Wilson and you took full advantage of this chance meeting. Didn't you Clara? Yes Now you're not only her trusted employee, but her friend and traveling companion on a tour of Europe Waiting on a foggy Italian morning to accompany her on a guided tour of Pisa. Sorry ladies and gentlemen But I'm forced to cancel today's tour to foggy Oh, but guy that the street cars are running you needn't drive the bar. I'm sorry miss Marshall It would be impossible to take a group this side through the foggy city and street cars is too dangerous But we don't plan to come through this city again and miss Wilson. It's so counted on seeing the Leaning Tower Isn't that right Harriet? Yes, I had looked for and you know, we're leaving this afternoon Please guide. Won't you reconsider miss Marshall in the interest of the group as a whole I? I'm sorry really. I don't pardon me. Pardon me miss. I couldn't help over hearing it Seems a shame that visitors who are so interested in seeing historical places shouldn't see them It looks as if not much is going to be done about that Well, I was going to suggest that I'd be glad to take you to the Leaning Tower. It really isn't far from here Oh, would you oh, that would be wonderful. Wouldn't it Harriet? Well, yes, it would good. Let's not lose any time this way ladies You smile don't you Clara leaving the hotel and boarding the crowded street car And as you steal a glance at the stranger, you notice that he's studying you too very closely As if memorizing every detail about you Harriet meanwhile is quite excited about the whole adventure as the car rattles along the street Just think about going through the streets of Pisa in the park It's all so thrilling It was nice of you to offer to escort us means a lot to see places We've seen in pictures so often I want to go to the top of the tower and look down Let's say that's where Galileo proved his theory about weights falling at the same rate of speed, you know Oh, yes, I'd like to try dropping something. Oh, you'll have to excuse me ladies I'm sorry. I won't be able to take you to the tower today after all. Well, you said it wasn't far I'm really sorry, but it's unavoidable. Let's get off the next stop. It seems we have no choice Oh, but in this park, you'll be all right Get off at the third stop on the returning car and you'll be right at your hotel We'll remember. I'm sorry really. It's just that I have an important appointment. It's later than I realized It's just isn't my day. Thanks anyway, mr. Hung gate Raymond hung gate. I'll see you later. Goodbye for now As the three of you step from the street car Raymond slipped something into your pocket quickly puts his fingers to his lips to silence you and suddenly he's gone into the fog As you look around you notice two men who left the street car just before it pulled away hurry off in the same direction that Raymond You feel sure they're following him, don't you Claire? Harriet seems concerned only with watching for a returning car. She seems relieved as it appears Goodness, I'll be glad when we get back to the hotel little did I think we'd be left here in the park I'm sure it'll all work out. Okay. Don't worry dear, but he seems such a nice young man Well, we tried Harriet can't win every time This hotel room looks good to me Might I think he offered to take us there only to leave a stranded in the middle of a strange city in the park I believe he meant to take us but something he couldn't help caused him to leave. Oh, perhaps you're right Now that we're back safe and sound I'll admit it was a thrill and he was nice looking wasn't he? Yes, and it seemed he was going to be an interesting guy He was an American but seemed very much at ease here in this foreign land Wonder Harriet. I believe it's best not to discuss this with the others on the tour Oh, oh, maybe you're right. Well, they'd have a life on us if they knew the details Let's admit we didn't get to the tower, but forget the rest. You're right my dear. I Wonder what the others are doing now. I'm probably playing bridge Why don't you go down and see if they have enough for full tables? I believe I shall don't you want to come along? Not right now, but let's keep this our secret between you and me I believe we'll see mr. Raymond Oh, I do hope so My isn't this romantic Wouldn't it be something clearer if you met your future husband here in Italy on a foggy day? We're going overboard. It's time. You joined your friend. Oh, right, but I like the idea anyway You'll join us soon in a little while Harriet. Yes Oh You feel relieved when the door finally closes don't you Clara you cross the room quickly Get Raymond's package from the pocket of your coat you unwrap it open the box carefully and gasp as you view its contents a necklace beautiful diamond necklace You're startled aren't you Clara as you wonder if a fortune in jewels was actually thrust into your hands If the diamonds of the necklace are real It seems unlikely that a perfect stranger would entrust you with something so valuable What is the tour moves on to the city of Rome? You managed to leave Harriet for a short time and seek out a reliable-looking jewelry store I want to see if the clasp on a necklace is all right. I'd be very glad to help you miss Here it is Worth many thousands of American dollars, huh? But it is a miss I know a very valuable piece other the clasp seems all right Yes, yes, it seems in perfect order, but it is well to be careful Thank you so much. You see my employer wanted to wear it tomorrow evening, but wanted to be sure that it would be safe Oh, yes. Yes, I understand now. Could I show you anything while you're here? Not now. Thank you. But what you tell me about the necklace is most assuring If you're like most drivers this wonderful weather We've been having lately must make you want to head your car for the seashore the mountains or just the open highway Naturally these trips make you more concerned about gasoline mileage the thing signal gasoline is famous for But mileage mind you is just one of the benefits you notice when you switch to signal After all to give you such good mileage signal gasoline has to help your engine run more efficiently So efficiently you save gasoline three ways One you save gasoline with signals prompt starting to you save gasoline with signals smooth pickup and Three you save gasoline with signals full power. The kind of performance makes driving more fun That's why motorists with a zest for driving pleasure as well as those who appreciate economy are both enthusiastic about signals the famous go farther gasoline No signal signal gasoline Your car will go forward go further gasoline Well Clara events have conspired to bring you luck haven't Unexpectedly a man named Raymond hung it escorting you to the leading tower of Pisa Deserted you but left a valuable diamond necklace in your coat pocket Now you find yourself thinking about the two determined looking men who were following mr. Hung And you realize that if by chance they caught up with him the necklace will remain yours But shortly after leaving the jewelry shop in Rome you suddenly become aware of someone walking at your side You look up quickly Recognize the man you met in Pisa Raymond hung it Speaks quietly as you near a small basement restaurant. Would you like some refreshments miss Marshall? No, no, thanks Oh, come on be social. Hmm. After all we have something important to discuss. Oh All right. Yeah, I think this little basement restaurant should prove an interesting place Yeah, nice and quiet Table for two, please this way. How about that one in the back corner? Now we just like some coffee perhaps something else later on Now tell me you've been enjoying your trip since you were so rudely left in the fog in Pisa. Yes, but no thanks to you Oh, I apologize was unforgivable to leave you stranded but believe me. It was most necessary So I gathered Did your friends catch up with you and no no thanks to the fog they didn't and I want you to know I appreciated your cooperation Think nothing are they Thank you Were you satisfied that the diamonds were real I noticed you were having a jeweler look the necklace over just making sure the Class was in good condition. You thought rather foolish if the clerk had recognized that necklace is a stolen one Is it? Could be I hadn't you guessed But if you'd known you would of course have taken it to the authorities. No, I thought about it Then I thought about something else How would you like a part? You say a partner Already have one, you know Otherwise, I would have turned the necklace over to the police. You're right You see it could be an interesting setup if you're interested in stolen or black market jewelry You'll sooner or later be suspected perhaps your room and luggage search eventually you'll be caught. It isn't a very pretty picture I'm serious Have someone were to take the jewels and keep them for you someone who wouldn't be suspected someone say who's just on a sightseeing tour Wouldn't it make your work easier? I'm beginning to see your point. However, what about your traveling companion? She seems quite a chatterbox. How did she be an asset? She's already set up a storybook romance for I'm sure she'd keep quiet about our seeing one another from time to time Perhaps given the story that you're on some dangerous secret mission Plan might have some advantages But how do I know I can trust two women? Haven't you already found out? My part I can use some extra income. I'm getting somewhat fed up playing nurse maid to Harriet Wilson. Well, I'll give it some thought Meanwhile, do you want me to keep the necklace for you? Oh, yes You might as well Partner I You feel quite proud of yourself, don't you Clara you've talked Raymond hung gate into a partnership in his jewel Collecting of course you haven't found the source of the jewelry he passed along to you But you do know that it's very valuable That's why you keep the gems well hidden and since it's necessary to keep your meetings with Raymond's secret from the other Tourists you encourage Harriet to continue with her romantic idea My dear, I can't tell you how happy it makes me to know that you found such an exciting and adventurous friend He is nice nice. He's wonderful and I think he's in the foreign secret service for our government It's not so loud. Oh, sorry dear. It could mean his life You know what people found out about that he shouldn't even have told me or oh now don't worry Clara I'll be careful. You can count on that Thank you. Oh, but imagine meeting such a thrilling man here in a foreign land He falls in love with you and eventually wedding bell I admit Raymond is fascinating and I'm pleased with his attention, but he hasn't asked me yet Oh, but he will this young man's in love with you and you're in love with him, too I can tell I'm afraid you have spring fever You've been a changed person since you met him you were always pleasant and nice to me But now you seem to be well up in the clouds Maybe I am a little but anyway, we keep this to ourselves. Oh, yes, of course you can count on me Things are going smoothly aren't they Clara you've made Harriet believe you and Raymond are deeply in love and You're sure she will never question any of your meetings with him You and Harriet accompany the others on the various tours of Rome and the surrounding country But you also manage to see Raymond frequently from time to time he adds other gems to his Jewel collection and he seems pleased with the arrangements you suggested And then one day you're a bit delayed in one of your scheduled meetings You approach the back booth of a little cafe to find Raymond reading a letter Oh, I didn't see you come in Clara You're slipping Raymond. I thought you must always be on guard. I'm not worried even if accused I have no loot for anyone to find not today You seem very absorbed in your letters from the folks back home hardly Don't be so inquisitive Partners have a right to share remember Besides I noticed it's Morocco jewelry company in Naples. You ought to meet someone fast reader. Aren't you? Oh, I'm a smart kid perhaps But don't get too smart for your own good, huh? Could I darling easily? Here read the letter if you're so interested appointment at 11 p.m. And Naples day after tomorrow PM a bit late not for a friend friend The kind that exchanges gems for greenbacks a lady is a genius appointment 11 at night in Naples a friend Manage your friends, isn't it? They're giving the answers. I'll give you a credit. You're usually right We haven't discussed shares How do I come in? You'll get what's coming to you. All right, 50 50 now that would be real nice wouldn't there are some real nice jewels I've been carrying around Now how about my share? 50 50 it's a bit high partners though well You drive a hard bargain honey, but you do know the answer Interesting isn't it Clara when you return to the United States you'll be a rich woman The jewels Raymond has accumulated are worth a small fortune, and it shouldn't be long until you receive your share Raymond admits he has an appointment with a man named Rocco in Naples to make the exchange The jewels for a sum of money beyond your dream Two days later you're on the train to Naples An hour or so before you arrive you knock softly on the door to Raymond hungates at compartment. Oh Clara come on in Anyone see you of course not Bring the stuff in your purse. Yes They laugh when I bought this prince that I didn't need any more luggage that has come in There they are Oh pretty Just think how much would you say? 50,000 blue car Well Rocco will want a commission, but they'll probably bring about 75 grand It's not bad for a few weeks worth not bad at all And even 37,500 is slightly more than my usual income Clara we might as well understand each other what you've had some good ideas and you've been very helpful Thank you darling, but you can get in the way You take much too much for granted Oh come now smile when you say that why Clara the game is over. I'm about ready to cash in and I don't need any excess baggage Look, you don't mean you figure the picture this time We're almost into Naples your body can be found by the railroad tracks by the time you're identified I'll be in Naples have the dough and be on a boat the good old USA. Don't be ridiculous. You'd be caught in a minute You've taken care of that Harriet will only be able to tell them that she understands the job I have is very dangerous that somehow you must have been killed by the men I was tracking down or perhaps by accident after all she thinks we're so much in love Don't be a fool Raymond put that gun away and in the window Clara when the next train whistle sounds You grab it Raymond's arm time sees the gun the two of you struggle You look at the body of Raymond hung it slumped on the seat try to realize that you've killed it You listen expecting to hear people come clamoring into the compartment, but no one does You realize that your struggle in the gunshot occurred during the outside noise and that even as Raymond planned it No one heard a thing Look around the room Open the window and toss the gun out then you get Raymond's wallet tear out the identification Put Rocco's letter into your purse and of course most important of all you take all the gym Now certain is not a trace to suggest you're having been with Raymond to quickly return to your own compartment Back so soon I was just writing with some postcards. That's nice. I'm surprised. Mr. Hung it would let you leave so soon You seem quiet dear is something wrong. I'd rather not talk about it Oh come now if you had a quarrel, please Harry. Let's not discuss it I thought he was about to propose there's not going to be any wedding. I can assure you I never want to see Raymond hung it again Oh dear. Oh, well, you'll feel better tomorrow clear. No, I'm through In fact, let's get everything together so that when we get to Naples We can get off the plane right away and take a cab to the hotel and not wait for the rest of the tour No, I mean it Harry. It's like I said, I'm through with Raymond hung it forever Bring or no spring summer or no summer you wouldn't feel nearly as peppy Would you if you had to keep right on wearing heavy winter clothes? Well, that's just how your car feels about running on tired old motor oil That's why you've been seeing these words Time to change on that sign outside signal station time to drain out old sludgy worn-out winter oil Time to change to signal premium Signal premium heavy-duty signal premium now. There's the oil that really protects your car This proved and improved heavy-duty signal oil does more much more than just lubricate In addition signal premium motor oil cools clean cushions seals and protects Results tests under all types of driving conditions proved new signal premium motor oil Reduces engine wear 50% your engine keeps it like new pep and power twice as long So since it's time to change this time give your car a chain for the better Change to new heavy-duty signal premium motor oil at a signal station Time to change Well Clara, it's over isn't it complete as you hurry from the station pretending that you want to avoid Raymond Knowing that his body is waiting to be discovered in his compartment You're certain to that you left no trace of your having been there at all But you do have the dual safely put away in your purse And you know where you can exchange them for currency a great deal of it and since you're to sail for the United States soon I think you look very promising doesn't Then there's a knock at the door of your hotel Yes Clara Martin, yes, I represent the American consulate miss Marshall Well surely I'll pass for a darling order quite. I'm here on another matter This is police chief. I'm treating it please But why may we come in? The gentleman from the consulate and How do you do all this visit is quite flat rain And you see we're planning to leave the state in a few days Oh, we had such a wonderful tour of the continent Nice of you to get me to drop in this way I am afraid that my business may prevent your departure. Miss. You see A man named Raymond hundred Raymond hundred How terrible why we saw him only today surely that there's some mistake the police still have some checking to do miss Marshall But chief Anthony would like you to come down to his office But it's hard to believe it's such a shock. We knew Raymond's job of the secret service was very dangerous But Harriet there may be some mistake Anyway, I'll go along If it is I'm sure you misunderstand this working chief Anthony is arresting miss Marshall on suspicion of murder That is cool. Well, that's preposterous. You've no reason whatever to suspect me I think we have without the hungry to body in a compartment of a train that just arrived in He'd been shot and the murder weapon is missing as well as his own identification paper But a card in the television What Under the door of Raymond's compartment just before we left the train married you didn't I'm afraid she did They were such a romantic couple. I couldn't let them break up miss Marshall read the message under Raymond hundred I'm sure you and I just had a lover and all we work out all right Imperial Hotel in maple sign Well miss Marshall all right, I did know him, but that doesn't say I killed him But we know that Raymond hung that had an appointment with a man named Rockwell this evening to dispose of some stolen Okay, the thought Rockwell was a thing Rockwell was working with the police very interesting But what does all this have to do with me Unless you have to do if you do that's all we need for You Whistle be your signal for the signal oil program the whistler each Sunday night at this same time meantime signal oil company and the friendly independent dealer to help you go farther with signal gas Hope you remember Regardless of what gasoline you use you'll enjoy more miles of happy driving if you drive at sensible speeds obeyed Regulations and avoid taking chance. You may even save a life possibly Featured in tonight's story were Bill Foreman as the whistler Betty Lou gerson gerald more norma varden Jane Avello and Byron Kane The whistler was produced and directed by George W. Allen with story by Winifred Henson Music by Wilbur hats and transmitted overseas by the armed forces radio service The whistler was 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 to tune in at this same time next Sunday when the signal oil company will bring you another strange story by the whistler Marvin Miller speaking for the signal oil company be tuned now for our miss Brooks starring Eve Arden Which follows immediately over most of these states. This is the CBS radio network