Maxwell Grant - The Shadow 108 by Terror Island

Author:Terror Island [Island, Terror]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2011-11-14T23:22:28+00:00

A slight pause while Elger puffed at his meerschaum. Then the master of Timour Isle turned to another subject.

“There may still be danger on this isle,” he remarked, in a cautious tone. “Those vandals who attacked you on the beach may have found themselves stranded by the hurricane. There is a chance that they are still about.

“Therefore, I would suggest that all continue to remain indoors after dark. If those rogues were laying low during the storm, they might approach this house now that the weather has abated. For that reason, I intend to keep my servants on guard.”

Troubled looks appeared upon the faces of the listeners. Elger dismissed them with a casual wave of his hand.

“No occasion for worry,” he assured. “This house is a miniature fortress. But to be ready in case of trouble, I shall have Golga stay on duty here in the living room. Royne will guard the back of the house.”

That ended the subject. Elger had played his part well. He had made it appear that he was taking the precaution purely to avoid an invasion; at the same time he had definitely made it plain that the living room window would not be a possible exit for anyone who might wish to prowl from the house.

Puffing steadily at his briar pipe, Bram Jalway suggested a game of bridge. He, Hadlow, Francine and Elger made up a table. Professor Marcolm took his manuscripts to his bedroom. Elger offered him the use of the study; but the white-haired man declined, stating that he would retire early.

Dashler played solitaire on the window seat; finally the sailor decided to turn in; and a short while later, the bridge game came to an end. The last three guests went to their rooms; Elger called Golga, then retired to his study, leaving the servant on duty in the living room.

IN the seclusion of his study, Elger indulged in a smile. He had subtly blocked the prowling game tonight.

His guests had retired; it was time to keep a rendezvous with Ruff Turney. For tonight, Elger knew, there would be return news from New York.

Pocketing his meerschaum, Elger extinguished the study light. He went into the bedroom, opened the big bookcase and descended by the secret stairway. The bedroom light went out. Hardly had blackness come before the outer door of the study opened. The Shadow glided into the empty room.

Elger’s new plan of action had worked perfectly for The Shadow. Golga, stationed in the living room, would have no need to search the rooms that the guests occupied, for he was blocking the outlet that had been used before. Thus The Shadow had a perfect opportunity to spy upon Elger himself within the house.

Crossing the study, The shadow entered the bedroom, opened the bookcase and descended. He reached the lower passage and kept on through until he arrived in the first cavern. The sound of voices from the central room told him that Elger and Ruff were already holding conference.

“Tully’s been trying to click something through to you,” stated Ruff.

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