Shadow 021 - The Shadowed Millions 01-01-33, 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

CHAPTER XIV

LEGIRA PROCEEDS

“MR. LEGIRA to see you, sir.”

The speaker was a watchman at the Baltham Trust Company.

Roger Cody, the quiet-faced representative of John Hendrix, nodded and told the watchman to bring the visitor into the office. Cody sat back quietly in his chair and waited for Legira to appear.

The suave South American entered and bowed, smilingly. Behind him was the stalwart form of his manservant, Francisco.

Legira took a chair at Cody’s invitation and Francisco stood silently in the corner of the little office.

Cody and Legira had met before, so that introductions were unnecessary. To Cody, this evening’s negotiation was no more than a matter of routine. Often, before, he had handled large affairs as representative for John Hendrix.

There was only one point that caused doubt in Cody’s mind. That was the lateness of Legira’s arrival. The clock on the desk showed half past nine.

“I expected you before nine o’clock, Mr. Legira,” said Cody. “I thought you were not coming.”

“I was unavoidably delayed,” returned Legira. “My man here” - he indicated Francisco - “did not meet me as I had intended. I was forced to wait for him a half hour.”

“Ah, yes,” said Cody. “I see. However, it does not matter greatly, Mr. Legira. My instructions are to deliver to you a box which is in my possession. Owing to the nature of its contents, I was also told to have at your disposal a suitable method of transportation - namely an armored car -“

“That is unnecessary, Mr Cody,” declared Legira, in a suave tone. “I am fully prepared to take care of the box in question. That has all been arranged with Mr. Hendrix.

“It also accounts for my delay. I could not well come here without Francisco, as he is my trusted man who will help me with the transportation.”

Roger Cody felt uneasy. He knew the general nature of this transaction. At the same time, he was used to obeying orders received from Hendrix.

The financier had told him specifically that he should deliver the funds to Legira unless he heard to the contrary before nine o’clock. Cody had received no word from Hendrix, though he had supposed that the financier would call to let him know that the deal should proceed.

Cody wondered whether or not he should call back to Hendrix, and was on the point of reaching for the telephone when he noticed the clock.

It was half an hour after the stipulated time. Surely, Hendrix would have called if any change in plans had been made. The financier was a man who demanded obedience to the letter when he gave his orders.

Legira sensed Cody’s indecision. He spoke in a suave, easy tone that served to relieve the man’s doubts.

“I am late, Mr. Cody,” he said. “Suppose we complete this transaction as quickly as possible. I believe that Mr. Hendrix gave instructions to that effect?”

“Very well,” said Cody.

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