Maxwell Grant - The Shadow 254 by Syndicate of Sin

Author:Syndicate of Sin [Sin, Syndicate of]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2011-11-14T23:22:16+00:00

Snyder saw her try the locked drawer. He was convinced now that Margo’s presence in the study masked a purpose on her part to do some snooping. He began to sweat with the desire to get rid of her and the stupid clubman she had brought with her in order to hide her real purpose.

With a yawn, The Shadow obliged Snyder by rising to his feet.

“I think I’ll drop the whole real-estate deal until Mr. Jordan returns from South America,” he said in Cranston’s slow drawl. “Perhaps that would be the best solution. After all, Jordan and I are more used to each other’s methods of business. You don’t mind, do you, Mr. Snyder?”

“Not at all! A good idea.”

The secretary was on his feet, pumping Lamont Cranston’s hand. He bowed to Margo. He edged them to the study door and escorted them downstairs. His ring summoned the butler. He hurried upstairs again.

Margo knew what was worrying Snyder. He wanted to make sure that she hadn’t walked off with anything. Snyder’s quick leave-taking suited Margo. She had one last job to do for The Shadow.

It concerned the sullen butler.

AS Rodney opened the street door, Margo pitched sideways with a muffled gasp. She was closer to Rodney than The Shadow. It was the butler who caught her and steadied her.

“I tripped on the edge of the rug,” Margo smiled. “So awkward of me. I might easily have twisted my ankle.”

“Are you all right?” Rodney scowled.

“Quite. Thank you for your assistance.”

The door closed behind them. The catch clicked. But the door remained unlocked. This vital fact was unknown to Rodney.

The Shadow had taken advantage of Margo’s brief mishap with the rug. As the butler sprang to steady her, The Shadow had leaned carelessly toward the side of the partly opened door.

He had deftly pressed a button in the shining metal. The button controlled the lock release. All that had to be done to re-enter the mansion of Richardson Jordan was simply to turn the loose outside knob and open the door.

On the sidewalk, the laughter of The Shadow held a note of grim amusement. The visit had produced suspicion in the minds of both Rodney and Snyder. But it was not Lamont Cranston who was suspected.

Margo was the one who had drawn suspicion. She had done an excellent job.

The Shadow intended to re-enter that house within the next few minutes. Margo would accompany him.

Again the burden of suspicion fell on her—freeing The Shadow for a most important task.

Act II of the investigation in the home of Richardson Jordan was about to start!

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