Another journey into the realm of the strange and terrifying.

I hope you will enjoy the trip that it will thrill you a little and chill you a little.

So settle back.

Get a good grip on your nerves.

Where are we going?

You'll find out when we get there.

CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents.

The show. Theatheater Presents.

Come in. Welcome.

I'm E.G. Marshall.

You are all fortunate today, and I am indeed glad for you.

For today's story was written by the genius who gave us Tiny Tim, Scrooge, David Copperfield, Oliver Twist, literally a world of unforgettable characters.

Very rarely did Charles Dickens spin out for us in the mystery.

But today, we will untangle the web of just such a story.

Mr. Sampson, I came here this evening to tell you of the peculiar circumstances of the girl's death.

She was very young, too young to die.

I don't know how or where to begin.

It's difficult because you loved the girl.

I know.

No, you don't know.

I loved her as I have never loved anyone.

But if the whole truth were known, I led her to her death.

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