Shadow 116 - Intimidation, Inc 12-15-36, 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

“I HAVE summed the matter, Bursard,” expressed Judge Noy, in a decisive tone. “The fact is, I was threatened by an anonymous personage who styles himself Intimidation, Incorporated; and I have kept the letter that proves it.”

“A serious situation, your honor,” agreed Bursard. “One that must certainly be investigated. What about the messenger who brought the letter? Have you traced him?”

“Yes. But he was simply a paid messenger, who picked up an envelope labeled for delivery to me. Someone called the telegraph office to ask if the message had been sent. They found it under some papers. No one can inform us how or when it was placed on the counter.”

Bursard crinkled papers that he held in his hand. His high forehead showed a frown.

“You are asking a great deal, your honor,” he said, “when you insist that I include these statements in tonight’s broadcast. I should like more time to think it over.”

“Do as you please,” returned judge. Noy. “However, whether or not you broadcast my statements, I intend to give them to the press later. I shall merely wait until after you have finished on the air. If you state the facts, the reporters will come to you. If you prefer not to broadcast the news, I shall call the newspapers and tell them to send representatives here.

“I am giving you an opportunity, Bursard. Thousands of listeners are guided by your opinions on civic matters. Your words will carry weight and will establish your reputation. Of course” - the judge smiled cannily - “you may incur the enmity of Intimidation, Incorporated. But if I were in your place, I would consider it worth the risk.”

Bursard chewed his lips as he pocketed the written notes. He glanced at his watch, noted that it was after eight o’clock.

“Very well, your honor,” he declared. “I shall think deeply on this matter while I am on my way to MXDO. You will be listening in when I broadcast. You will know how I have decided when you hear me. Only -“

Bursard paused, his face was troubled. Judge Noy’s look was one of query.

“I am thinking of your situation, Judge Noy,” asserted Bursard, frankly. “After all, you followed the mandates of the letter by deciding the case against Kroot.”

“I had no other course,” declared Noy. “If Clewiss had argued the case properly, the verdict would have been in his favor. The whole blame lies with Clewiss.”

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