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The Whistler, another Signal mystery. Tonight, the Signal Oil Company, marketers of Signal's famous Go Farther gasoline and motor oil, bring you another in a series of strange tales by The Whistler, a story of revenge and ironic justice set against the background of eerie beauty and sudden death. Section two, the last of the devil. But first, an interesting fact. Last week, 100 motorists were asked, how long since your front wheel bearings were repacked? Believe it or not, 7…

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Synopsis

In Last of the Devereaux, the story begins with Paul Vertel, a man who has long coveted the Devereaux estate known as the Cypresses. Once a mere trader, Paul has amassed wealth and now stands at the threshold of claiming the estate through a foreclosure. The scene is set in the lush, treacherous Bayou country, where the beauty of the land belies the dangers lurking beneath its surface.

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Whistler, Episode 114

Last of the Devereaux

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Whistler, Episode 114

Last of the Devereaux

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In Last of the Devereaux, Paul Vertel seeks to claim the Devereaux estate, the Cypresses, through a foreclosure. As he confronts the ailing Monsieur Devereaux, tensions rise, leading to unexpected consequences.

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