Grant, Maxwell - The Shadow 045 - The Embassy Murders by Maxwell Grant

Author:Maxwell Grant
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: Detective, Mystery, Crime, Suspense, Adventure, Thriller
Publisher: Street & Smith Publications
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

AT the office, Clyde began to arrange his material for a syndicated story. This was Sunday-feature stuff without question. The Pan-American Convention had not yet begun its preliminary meetings. This story would break before the subject of extended transportation would come before the members of the convention.

Clyde visualized graphic pages: Menzone’s portrait - pictures of South American railway equipment - boxed tables of statistics - a huge map of South America with its dotted lines of proposed railway systems. His first task, however, was to prepare a news story that the Washington journals would gobble. Opening the case of a portable typewriter, Clyde began to pound the keys in two-finger reporter fashion.

The ringing of the telephone came as an interruption. Clyde lifted the receiver. He announced his name; also that of his news bureau. A single word, uttered in a strange, whispered voice, came to Clyde’s ear:

“Report.”

It was The Shadow! Clyde gazed toward the door, to make sure that no chance visitor was about to enter. Then, in brief, concise words, he gave the details of his interview with Alvarez Menzone. He stated that he had obtained a story which was marketable; he added that Menzone was ready to employ a secretary, if he could find the man.

“Call Menzone.” The Shadow’s order came in a sibilant hiss. “Tell him that you are sending him the man he needs. Harry Vincent - a friend of yours - recently arrived from New York.”

Clyde’s eyes opened wide. Harry Vincent! Clyde had not known that Harry was in Washington. Clyde had worked with Harry before; he knew Harry to be one of the most capable agents in The Shadow’s employ.

The Shadow had foreseen the possibility of Clyde Burke making a successful suggestion to Alvarez Menzone. He had summoned Harry Vincent here to be in readiness!

“Place story immediately.” This was The Shadow’s added order. “Menzone’s purpose in Washington must become known.”

The receiver clicked as Clyde was acknowledging the instructions. Clyde hung up; he waited a few minutes, then called Alvarez Menzone. He heard the persuasive voice of the South American across the wire.

“This is Burke,” informed Clyde. “I’ve found the man for you, Mr. Menzone.”

“To serve as my secretary?” Menzone’s question showed eager interest.

“Yes,” announced Clyde. “His name is Harry Vincent. He’ll be out to see you some time today. He’s a man from New York. Highly competent.”

“Excellent,” was Menzone’s rejoinder. The South American concluded the telephone conversation with effusive thanks.

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