Shadow 040 - The Death Triangle 10-15-33, The by Maxwell Grant

Author:Maxwell Grant [Grant, Maxwell]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Street and Smith
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

HOWARD WYCLIFF turned toward Paul Marchelle. Howard’s expression was a bit dubious. With Garrett Slader indisposed to making an immediate search, with Doctor Barton Keyes questioning the accuracy of Cyril Wycliff’s last words, Howard expected Paul Marchelle to make a statement that supported the others. The young lawyer, however, took a different attitude.

“A search would be advisable,” he proposed. “Nothing can be lost. Much can be gained. I would recommend it. Naturally, I must keep in accord with Mr. Slader’s opinions -“

“I have offered no objection to a search,” interrupted Slader testily. “I merely refuse to attach too much significance to such operations. I am your attorney, Howard. Whatever I can do to assist you will be done gladly.”

“Let us begin the search,” decided Howard.

“It is rather late,” remarked Slader.

“That doesn’t matter,” returned Howard. “I’m going through the furniture first of all. That can be done tonight.”

With this decision, Howard arose from his chair and looked about the room. The library, large in size, was heavily and variously furnished. One could not appreciate the quantity of furniture until all the objects were counted.

With a shrug of his shoulders, Howard Wycliff went to the first object that looked most likely - a heavy secretary that stood in the corner.

“There’s not much chance of the deed being in plain view,” he said. “These drawers were never locked. My father was a man of caution. He would certainly have used some hiding place that could not easily be discovered.”

Garrett Slader showed sudden interest the moment that Howard Wycliff began the search. The old lawyer arose and approached the young man, to help him look over the items that were in the secretary.

Doctor Keyes, who had shown signs of being ready to leave, also warmed up to the idea of the hunt. He rummaged about the room, going from one article to another.

Paul Marchelle alone remained seated. His eyes roved curiously about the room, as though looking for probable hiding places. He was about to speak when the door opened and Miles Vorber entered.

The servant came into the library in natural fashion. He stared with his customary gaze, as he noted the men at work. He approached Howard Wycliff and spoke.

“Is there any way in which I can aid you, sir?” he questioned.

“Yes, Vorber,” remarked Howard. “Help us search this room. We are looking for a missing deed - the one my father mentioned just before he died.”

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.