Assignment--Peking by Aarons Edward S. (Edward Sidney) 1916-1975

Author:Aarons, Edward S. (Edward Sidney), 1916-1975
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Greenwich, Conn. : Fawcett
Published: 1969-10-14T16:00:00+00:00

"Dickinson McFee. General Dickinson McFee."

"McFee ordered you to defect?"

"Yes."

"And ordered you to give L-5 our electronic secrets?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

"I do not know."

"You do know. Hurry. Answer me."

"There is talk—whispers—of a secret cabal, some men who call themselves the Six Sentinels—Americans, high officers in the military and government " %

"Name them," Durell snapped.

"I do not know them! I swear! You can kill me "

"You named McFee."

"Chu gave me his name."

"No others?"

"I do not know the others."

The air-conditioner went off. A voice chattered softly on the intercom on Tai Ma's desk. Durell did not catch the words. Nothing changed in Tai Ma's face. Chien's breathing grew worse, and Durell leaned over the man's spasmed face. "Answer these questions. Can you hear me, Chien?"

"I—hear you."

"Who is White Guard?"

"The President—of the United States."

"And Dragon?"

There was silence.

"Dragon?" Durell repeated.

"General—General Dickinson McFee."

"You lie!"

The tormented face was the color of old suet. "No. Please. Get me a doctor. I am in terrible pain."

"Who is Dragon?"

"McFee."

"He sent you to Peking?"

"Yes."

"Why? Tell me again."

"To give—electronic data—on espionage equipment."

"Why?" Durell repeated.

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