The Shadow - 59 - The Crime Master by Maxwell Grant

Author:Maxwell Grant
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Street & Smith
Published: 1934-07-31T22:00:00+00:00

SITTING down in his chair, The Crime Master surveyed the board with gleaming smile. Henley, peering as he made notations on a sheet of paper, was preparing to issue new instructions. Orders had already gone to those who were to participate in The Crime Master’s original plan of action. Further commands were needed, for those minions whom the old man had added to his board.

There were changes, also. Henley noted all. His task completed, the secretary gathered reports and left the paneled room. Long minutes passed. It was half an hour later when Henley returned.

The Crime Master was still studying the board. He had not changed a single piece. The black marker in the vital square was totally surrounded by pieces of varied hues. Beyond those were the whites, blocked at every turn. The evil eyes of The Crime Master were glowing with delight.

“Orders, Master.”

Henley placed the papers on the table. The old man brought out his stamping seal. As he read each set of instructions, he pressed the seal to emboss his certifying signature. When he had finished, The Crime Master waved his left talon toward Henley.

“This is final,” he declared, with fiendish emphasis. “It is a double cordon. Where one may fail, another will succeed. Let The Shadow come!”

Henley nodded as he took the orders. He left The Crime Master staring in elation. Gibbering sounds were coming from the old man’s lips as the monster continued to survey the merits of his game.

Until tonight, white pieces alone had constituted The Crime Master’s opposition. A new factor had entered; the old man was prepared. The Shadow, like the law, was to be his foe. Black had joined white!

The Crime Master was ready for The Shadow!

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