The Shadow 068 Cyro by Maxwell Grant

Author:Maxwell Grant [Grant, Maxwell]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Street & Smith
Published: 1934-11-30T23:00:00+00:00

acquired the Nautilus for a coral-hunting cruise. We expect the yacht to arrive in Lake Pontchartrain within a few days.”

“It comes up that way from the Gulf, you know,” added Luke. “Through the channels.”

“Too bad you are leaving for New York tomorrow,” remarked Marr. “Otherwise, Cranston, I should insist that you go by way of Florida with me. I intend to go to Miami; and the trip around the Keys should prove most interesting.”

“I should like to take it, Marr,” agreed The Shadow. “But my stay in New Orleans is necessarily limited.

However, I shall return South and will meet you in Florida, after your coming cruise is ended.”

OUT on the veranda, Alicia Gaudrin was talking to Reginald Exeter. The girl was discussing the artist whom they had met that noon.

“Monsieur Brilliard admires me as a type,” explained Alicia. “When I met him at Esther Letkin’s, he became quite enthusiastic about doing my portrait. I told him that I could not afford to pay for one.”

“But he remained insistent?” inquired Exeter.

“Yes,” replied Alicia. “He told me that he was here for a vacation. Painting only as he chose. The matter of money was inconsequential. He had already turned down some attractive offers; on the contrary, he was doing portraits without charge. Doesn’t that strike you as a bit odd?”

“Not at all,” declared Exeter. “All artists are temperamental. Brilliard apparently has a reputation. Painting only for a price would go against his grain.”

“Then you think that I am right in allowing him to do my portrait?”

“Absolutely, Alicia. I must congratulate Brilliard upon his rare judgment.”

“In choosing a setting?”

“No; in choosing a subject.”

The girl smiled as she heard Exeter’s flattery. The young man reached out and received the girl’s hand. He drew closer to her chair.

“The others will soon be here, Reggie,” reminded the girl. “Perhaps we should be found in formal conversation. Talking about seaplanes, or yachts.”

“I suppose so.” Exeter arose and strolled across the veranda. “Speaking of yachts, Alicia, the Nautilus should soon be due. Has your father heard any new word from the captain?”

“Only that the Nautilus is homeward bound.”

“From where?”

“Some island in the Gulf of Mexico - where Professor Babcock had divers plunging for his precious coral.”

“Funny old duck, the professor. Seemed so distressed about leaving me here that I promised him I’d wait about until he returned from the cruise.”

“And after he gets back?”

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