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.

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Welcome. I'm Eiji Marshall.

Give a man a pipe he can smoke.

Give a man a book he can read.

And his home is bright with a calm delight,

though the room be poor, indeed.

That was a fine poetic sentiment when it was first written about a hundred years ago,

but it may not have stood the test of time.

For one thing, smoking has fallen into disfavor, and not too many books written today are designed to brighten and delight.

These are grim times, my friends. And don't just take my word for it. Read some of the recent books,

especially the one we're about to consider. With this book, we can do justice. With this book, we can get rich. Do you know what this

book can mean to the world? I want only what it can mean to you and me. But I don't want

money. This is just money? This is millions. Millions! Justice is more important.

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