And now, stay tuned for the mystery program that is unique among all mystery programs.

Because even when you know who's guilty, you always receive a startling surprise at the final curtain.

In 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.

Yes, friends, it's time for the Whistler, rated by independent research, the most popular West Coast program.

And now, the Whistler's strange story.

Fatal error.

It was a unique arrangement between Lloyd McCray and his partner Matt Ben.

On the surface, they appeared to be realizing only a modest average income,

quite in keeping with their operations of a few air cargo planes.

But beneath the surface, that was something else again.

Just as certain secret side trips across the border in the Mexico produce something else again

in the way of big profits from McRae and Baggins.

Yes, these were the deals the partners never discussed with anyone other than themselves.

Not even Fran Engel, Matt's girlfriend was told about the highly profitable sideline.

Of course, there was always the danger of being exposed,

and the partners were gradually reaching the danger point.

Both were well aware of this as they discussed it one afternoon in their airport office.

Well, that's how I see it, Matt. We put 25 grand away in six months.

I say it's time to lay off for a while.

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