Suspense.

And the producer of radio's outstanding theater of thrills, the master of mystery and adventure, William N. Robeson.

We who are in the business of keeping you in suspense find ourselves in a quandary at this time of the year.

"'The elements of suspense, murder, ma'am,

"'and macabre mischief are awkwardly out of place

"'at this festival of peace and love.

"'Yet that first Christmas was full of suspense.

"'There was the problem of lodgings for the delicate mother that chill evening when there was no room at the inn.

And there was great mystery when suddenly the star appeared in the east.

Finally, there was the magnificent climax and happy ending when the Three Kings of the Orient arrived at last bearing gifts of gold and frankincense and mere.

We feel that we cannot improve upon this tale, so we will bring you another, along with our best wishes for a most merry Christmas.

Listen, listen then, as Mr. Raymond Burr stars in, Out for Christmas, which begins in just a moment.

Here's actress Joan Bennett.

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