Maxwell Grant - The Shadow - 040 by Maxwel l Grant

Author:Maxwel,l Grant
Language: eng
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CHAPTER XIV. THROUGH THE MANSION

A SHREWD, satisfied gleam was plain on Miles Vorber's face. The servant seemed sure that he was free from discovery. As The Shadow had anticipated, Vorber was here to make a new search of the furniture.

Unlike The Shadow, however, Vorber was content to take much for granted. His observations of the other searchers had convinced him that it was unnecessary to look in certain places. He spent most of his time tapping the sides of the desk, the secretary, and other large pieces of furniture.

Occasionally, Vorber ceased his work to listen at the door. He always began where he had left off.

Finally, he seemed dejected. He stood in the center of the room, looking all about him. His face was sour, his attitude was that of a man who was feeling the approach of nervousness.

Each time that Vorber's gaze turned toward the spot where The Shadow stood, the watching eyes of the silent master seemed to fade from view. Not once did Vorber catch a glimpse of the sinister shape which occupied the library.

Stooping, Vorber walked with feline tread toward the end of the room where The Shadow was standing.

He crossed the long, silhouetted patch of darkness that lay upon the floor. He did not notice it. Vorber's eyes were upon the discarded items of furniture.

The servant reached the very place where The Shadow had performed his mysterious rappings in the darkness. He looked at tables, chairs, and bookrack. He shook his head.

Then, as an afterthought, Vorber extended both hands - one toward each table. With his thin knuckles he tapped the tops of the tables. They echoed solidly. Vorber turned away.

The test had been positive. Vorber had heard what Paul Marchelle had said regarding the size of a deed.

Even if the document had been folded, it could not have been placed between the portions of a double table top without some token of the container being evident when Vorber rapped.

The servant was looking at the bookcases. He seemed to be weighing the risks attendant to the removal of the long rows of volumes. Again, he shook his head, without, however, looking beyond the end of the bookcase. A scowl appeared upon Vorber's face.

Until the present moment, Vorber had been too intent in his search to worry further about matters outside of the library. With a lull in action, the servant apparently began to think of such subjects. The Shadow knew that Vorber had cause for apprehension.

In this room, entry effected with a duplicate key, Vorber was taking chances in his quest for the missing deed. Quick footsteps took him toward the door. The light went out as Vorber's hand pressed the switch. A puff of air denoted that the door was opened. Vorber waited at the entrance to the room.

It was obvious that the servant intended to return if he heard nothing from upstairs. The Shadow, however, had no reason to remain. His tall form came forth from its hiding place. In the darkness, The Shadow was invisible.

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