 and now stay tuned for the program that is rated tops in popularity for a longer period of time than any other west coast program in radio history the signal oil program the whistler signal the famous go farther gasoline invites you to sit back and enjoy another strange story by 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 and now for the signal oil company the whistler strange story end of the road it was night on fountain avenue in Hollywood but the darkness was pierced with shafts of light from police spotlights and there was a crowd pushing forward babbling excitedly turning the usually quiet residential section into a bedlam a siren wails another police car swung around the corner and ground to a stop and a uniformed occupants leaked out ready for action and it was about that time the Doris Chandler pushed her way to the front of the crowd pardon me please close enough to hear the conversation of the officers intent on the small white bungalow now bathed in the searchlights Jaeger was then wasn't it Doris you heard the name of the criminal they trapped inside as an officer explained to one who had just arrived it's Jaeger Mac Steve Jaeger cop killer right we got a telephone tip on him about half an hour ago you sure he's inside the boys in the first squad car got a look at him through the window they put in the alarm when he started throwing slugs armed this won't be easy I will wait him out and try tear gas you got the loudspeaker ready Dave I'll set go ahead attention Jaeger Steve Jaeger this is a warning come out on the front porch throw your gun away you have a chance the hearts in the entire block is surrounded Jaeger this is a final warning come out and throw your gun away we'll give you one minute one minute Jaeger to decide it's all you need to hear isn't it Doris and you ease back through the crowd hurry from the scene to your own apartment only a few blocks away it's all over for Steve Jaeger you're certain and the money Steve's money hidden in your apartment will belong to you now yes a fitting reward for your cleverness in phoning in that anonymous tip to the police safely inside your apartment you lower the shades and smile to yourself as you think of what's happening to Steve just a few short blocks away and then yes it's me Charlie oh Charlie glad you called just want to make sure my little sister's okay why wouldn't I be haven't you heard on the radio Steve Jaeger Steve what about him oh it's all right nothing to worry about only I didn't even know the guy was in town they got him trapped in a house someplace the cops Steve Jaeger trapped of course not you know how I feel about him Charlie look I don't like cop killers are payroll fees hello Charlie if you called me up to easy said no no you can go back to sleep wait a minute what what is it your hand trembles as you hang up the phone Doris your brother Charlie's warning seems unreal doesn't it like something from a terrible nightmare Steve Jaeger the man you double cross told the police about his escape and you know that he'll head straight to you yes Doris you lied when you told your brother you hadn't seen or heard from Steve Jaeger didn't you because every bit of the more than $50,000 he got from that payroll job he pulled in Seattle is in your apartment at this very moment because Steve thought it would be safe with you you look out past the drawn window shades the street outside appears quiet and empty then your heart seems to stop dead still the kitchen someone there and you recall that you left the back door on lock Chandler are you home dear oh Mrs. Fabian yes dear I just had to come over see if you'd heard goodness has been some shooting by the police right in our neighborhood shooting they they killed someone oh I don't think so dear it's a criminal they said on the radio he gave the police the slip a killer he shot an officer in Seattle a few months ago I I say it's on the radio don't you want to turn it on dear and no no no I I've got to go out my brother called he isn't well I've got to go over there oh you're not going out dear and no I'm not afraid I'll take the car I just won't sleep until I see the child is all right of course but do be careful child goodness a killer walking the streets you get on home Mrs. Fabian keep the house locked don't worry I will good night dear good night you see your neighbor out the back door lock it after her and then quickly hurry to the bedroom and pack a small traveling case and the last thing before closing the bag you take the money Steve left put it in the bag with your clothing a moment later you slip quietly out the back door hurry to the garage lift the door baby Steve I've been waiting for you didn't think you'd want to go any place without me one evening recently while doubling in the role of babysitter I was telling our neighbor's little son about Santa Claus how Santa comes all the way down from the North Pole non-stop gosh Marvin the little fella exclaimed Santa Claus must use that famous go farther gasoline like daddy does well reluctantly I had to admit that Santa uses a sleigh powered by reindeer but if Santa did use an automobile you can bet he'd be interested in signals good mileage and since Santa knows quality he'd certainly appreciate signals quick cold weather starting signals lively pickup signals smoothest skating power that's why you can put Marvin Miller on record is saying if Santa ever trades prancer and dancer and under and Blitzen for a car I predict mr. Claus will power it with signals the famous go farther gasoline it was a terrible moment wasn't it done when you opened the garage door and saw Steve Yeager the killer who'd stolen $50,000 in Seattle the criminal who turned the money he took over to you for safe keeping the man you double-crossed by tipping the police off to his presence in the area and now he stands there smiling coldly and you're certain that it's all over that he's going to kill you and you're certain too that his guest it was you who called the police your mind struggles for an excuse doesn't it Doris something to say to Steve by way of explanation but nothing comes from your lips and then you realize that he's speaking and nodding toward the car I said in the car we're getting out of here Steve Steve you don't think that I would get in the car you got the keys right here go ahead start it by the dame next door she came over would you tell her I said I was going to visit my brother I was Steve I I heard about you on the radio thought the police would tie me in with it thought if I took the money and hit out until I heard from you sure sure it's a truth Steve here see I have the money here in this bag let's have a look that part adds up Doris nice of me to keep it for me Steve you've got to believe me maybe I will Doris maybe I will right now just keep quiet and drive go out sunset towards Beverly Hills sure Steve and don't worry I'll help you I know you will baby I know you will his manner terrifies you doesn't it Doris and you can't believe for a moment that he's satisfied with your explanation driving out sunset boulevard you make up your mind the police must get Steve Jaeger before he gets you at a stoplight at the corner of sunset in Doheny there's a slight grade just enough to make your car roll back when you stop for the red light you notice too that parked on the opposite corner as a police car perfectly carefully you ease your foot off the brake pedal let the car roll back toward the one in the rear take it easy we lost our first oh you little fool I'll see what I can do it's a tense few moments isn't it Doris Steve back trying to free the two cars you wondering if you can reach the police or if you dare call out to them and then you notice that one of them has started across the street to see what's wrong he calls out suddenly as Steve gets back in your car hastily Steve shoves you aside slipped behind the steering wheel himself Steve an officer he's yelling at us we're not waiting for him shut up will you look at louder here now through the rear view mirror you can see the police officer running for his car across the street he's going to make a chase out of it and a glance at Steve Jaeger tells you that he isn't going to quit easily doesn't it Doris the cars race along sunset a terrifying speed their tires screeching you beg Steve to stop to give up stop it will both be killed hang on we're not beat yet let him try that he didn't make it he went on past he'll be back but it gives us time baby time to swing in here you sit beside Steve Jaeger in frightened silence you're parked in the dark winding driveway of a huge mansion aren't you Doris with Steve taking a chance that the police car will miss you and race on past and then a moment later there he goes I told you baby we're not through you ride in silence for several miles and realize that Steve is pointed the car out toward the valley and then you look over at him and notice the blood on his hand Steve your hand huh oh it's from my shoulder those cops nicked me as I was going over a fence but ought to be attended to Steve of a bullet wound okay so we haven't taken care of lonely enough section out here yeah a little ranch house looks deserted enough I will see if there's anybody inside there's a life yeah come on up on the porch somebody home all right and quite alone leave us please doesn't need our us you move up beside them until you can see through the window as a young man sitting at a desk inside he's puffing slowly on a pipe staring at the typewriter before all right baby you know what to say he's coming oh good evening hello our car is stalled out front may we use your telephone oh of course come in come in thank you man what you have to do a baby what do you think that you're a gun yeah one that says you're gonna be a good boy definitely a good boy look if it if it's money you want it isn't thank heavens for that you alone alone yes yes quite a lot it's fine do as I say and you won't get hurt Doris draw the blinds all right where's the phone it's right behind you on the table that an extension in a little place like this it's absurd yeah I guess it isn't that I'll sit right here I keep my eye on that phone you stay away from it even if it rings understand perfectly good I suppose you get some hot water and something that'll do for bandages bandages oh a third member of the party perhaps lying mortally wounded in the car outside yeah I see you don't see get moving later Doris says you dressed the wound in Steve's shoulder you glance from time to time at the tall young man standing by quietly watching you there's the faint trace of a smile on his lips he seems calm unafraid and you're certain that if he were given the opportunity he could overpower Steve he's your one hope Doris what do you do Junior I do or I write what are you right oh you know where the crime doesn't pay sort of thing any good not pay what's your name maybe I read some of your stuff I don't think you have but my name is Anton gray sounds like something of a color chart it isn't funny if that's what you mean it's on gray you have a hero baby no I never have I guess we take it easy sorry you're about through that yep just about you got any fear and son no but there's some sherry in the decanter there get it yes of course you might see about getting something to eat cold corn beefs all I have it'll do all right Steve how does that feel fine just fine baby a glass of sherry dear lady no thank you here you are old man thanks now the grub huh yes right I want the moment I'd better help him Steve sure baby you do that but leave the kitchen door open huh Steve you don't think that I just leave the door open can I help oh I can manage rather interesting chap your friend my friend isn't it I never saw him before in my life oh I'm sorry I just naturally jumped into my car forced me to drive away I see and bread's in the box there do you mind Anton yeah he's badly wounded weak so we could overpower him it'd be easy if I forget it what I don't let this cool car make stereo fool you I'm not a very brave man really you're afraid of him and we haven't got all right baby hurry it up okay Steve and you're not afraid of him huh neither of us has to be he has a gun that automatically makes me a coward listen to me if I can draw his attention you could slip up behind sorry I am not the type what are you talking about in there let's get going with the grub yeah mustard or mayonnaise oh man Anton's not going to help you is he Doris and your one last chance of getting away from Steve is vanished but later in the living room a surprising thing happens Anton casually wanders over to a table near the front window picks up a cigarette and then slowly starts to edge toward the fireplace and suddenly you realize what he's going for the poker lying on the heart quickly you dig into your purse for a pack of cigarettes offer one to Steve thanks baby as you extend your cigarette lighter you see Anton pick up the poker start to raise it over his head in three short steps he can reach Steve cantidoris you hold your breath Anton doesn't move and then Steve leans back in his chair blows a cloud of smoke toward the ceiling Anton yes got any coffee a coffee yes hop to it yes yes of course your heart sinks as you watch Anton replace the poker on the heart drag himself slowly back to the kitchen a moment later you follow him why didn't you do it why I couldn't move his back was turned you could have easily know I know but I kept thinking suppose I miss suppose I miss he'd have killed me he'll kill us anyway but he said believe him look and he's a killer what good are we to him now all he wants to do is get away and he won't leave anyone around to tip off the police don't you see perhaps he'll just go away and we've got to get him before he gets us no I can't not even for $50,000 what he's got $50,000 on him I know if you were to knock him out we could have the money share it $50,000 yes the two of us and can we share it no one would ever know he stares at you for a moment then throws a quick glance towards Steve sitting in the living room and you're almost certain he'll do as you say now yes but he'll be willing to take a chance for a share of the $50,000 back in the other room with Steve you watch Anton closely no he's struggling to make up his mind finally you see him edge toward the fireplace again you know you've won to draw Steve's attention away from Anton you'll reach over and accidentally upset the sugar bowl Anton leaps across the room and brings the poker down hard you've done it you've done it he's not dead no you'd better hit him again what hit him again no I'm going to call the police police no you've got to kill me tell them about the money money I don't want any part of it I'm sorry if you thought all that an honest man disappointed yes yes I am wait a minute get back I have the gun now you'll do as I say yes yes of course tie him up hands behind his back use his belt whatever you say first reach into his inside coat pocket the money is there yes so it is give it to me $50,000 a lot of money isn't it give it to me I said you are now tie him up his feet to that lamp cord will do fine yes of course and then I'll trouble you for your car keys I'm I'm afraid you'll have to trouble the finance company what oh well you see my financial status being what it is you're lying if the carports right alongside the highest look out of the window you can see for yourself quite empty all right you drove up here in a car though didn't you so we did but unfortunately we had an accident and the police have a description of my car however now that I think of it I don't imagine it'll make much difference it's night foggy and if I do get stopped I can always tell them that Steve kidnapped me forced me to help him make his getaway they're sure to believe it I did at first hurry up with that will you all his hands are tied securely now high speed oh never mind never mind where does that door lead to him oh a closet good rag him in there hurry up now inside both of you yes as you say dear lady I hope you'll be quite comfortable it'll be the first time I've ever spent an evening in a dark closet but I imagine our manager you see yes I have enough cigarettes good I should kill you both but this way I won't face a murder rep besides all I need is a half hour start nobody will ever think of looking for me where I'm going as I'm sure you're very clever by the way is there a reward for this chap there is you might claim it I shall is there a reward for you too no not me so long sucker have fun with a reward they give you for the capture of the anger want to make a bet I'll bet that one of your most faithful friends has been completely left off your Christmas list your car Christmas you know is really a swell excuse to give the faithful chariot some of those things it's been needing things that'll pay you back later in extra driving pleasure what's more your signal dealer has just what Santa ordered for instance rugged new tires by Lee of concha Hawken to replace your smooth dangerous old tires powerful new signal deluxe batteries guaranteed a full 30 months on a service basis or how about a set of new champion or AC spark plugs for quicker cold weather starting and more pep these are just a few accessories from your signal dealers complete line which includes windshield wipers fan belts radiator hose light bulbs polishes and many other items you see signal service stations are much more than just headquarters for the famous go farther gasoline in addition each signal dealer carries a complete line of fine quality automotive accessories to help your car run better look better and last longer the fog that had settled over the Los Angeles area during the night had lifted now and the morning sun was shining as Lieutenant Avery of the Los Angeles police stepped out of the hospital room and walked down the quiet corridor as he reached the elevator a young man a member of the local press came forward to meet him okay lieutenant he must be pretty important for you to come all the way down here who is she or is Chandler Chandler the woman Steve Yeager kidnapped last night hey what goes she was involved in a traffic accident only she wasn't kidnapped was she hurt bad yes she'll be around here for some time a doc says but she'll recover in time to stand trial as Yeager's accomplishment she had the 50,000 he stole with her in the car well how did you stop her we didn't that truck smashed into the rear end of her car on Rosita Boulevard the bad fog truck drivers said he didn't see her in time to avoid the crash no tail light on her car no tail lighter that's his story that checks all right corner report turned in by squad car officers a Chandler woman's car was involved in a minor accident earlier last night witnesses said she deliberately backed into another car a Dohenian sunset that's when her tail light was smashed let that whistle be your signal for the signal oil program the whistler each Sunday night at this same time signal oil company has asked me to remind you during this busy pre-holiday season it's especially important to drive at sensible speeds be courteous and obey traffic regulations so that some avoidable accident doesn't mar your merry Christmas featured in tonight's story where Bill Foreman is the whistler Alice Reinhardt Jack Moyles Ben Wright Norma Varden Herbert Lytton and Bob Bruce the whistler was produced and directed by George W. Allen with story by Steve Hampton music by Wilbur Hatch and was transmitted 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 two 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 stay tuned now for our miss Brooke starring Eve Arden which follows immediately over most of these stations this is the CBS radio network