The Shadow 092 The Case of Congressman Coyd by Maxwell Grant

Author:Maxwell Grant [Grant, Maxwell]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Street & Smith
Published: 1935-11-30T23:00:00+00:00

“Humph.”

Another pause after Weed’s utterance. Then came an ejaculation from Quidler:

“My report! You’re burning it!”

“I am,” rejoined Weed, with an ugly chortle. “It’s dynamite, Quidler. I want to get rid of it.”

“You mean—you don’t think—”

“I’m thinking plenty. I don’t want to carry this paper; I don’t want any one else to see it.”

“I get you.” Quidler chuckled.

“Never mind, Quidler. You’ve done well. We can pass up a discussion of the details.”

“You mean you’ve got enough on Coyd to make him talk turkey. Well, I hope you remembered the address of that apartment. That’s where you’ll find the old bozo.”

“I’ve remembered it. That is where I’m going, Quidler.”

“To talk with Coyd?”

“Maybe. Maybe not. I’ve put two and two together, Quidler. Maybe it will make four; maybe two and two will be twenty-two. Anyway, you’ve done your part. Slide along; and stay away from that apartment.”

“You’re going there right away?”

“Not for a while. I’m waiting in case of a long-distance call from New York. But there’s no rush. The bird will still be in the nest when I look for him.”

SOUNDS indicated Quidler’s departure. A chuckled laugh followed; it was Weed’s expression of a deep understanding. The lobbyist was comparing Walbert’s report with Quidler’s, much to his satisfaction. The Shadow knew that Weed had gained even more results than before.

Earphones went back to Burbank. The Shadow strolled from the room. As Henry Arnaud, carrying a briefcase, he reached the lobby and took a seat there. From this post, he could witness Weed’s departure and take up the crafty lobbyist’s trail.

As for Walbert and Quidler, their work was done for tonight. Hawkeye and Cliff could still watch them, however, in hope of chance developments. The future boded well for The Shadow. Only some wild freak of chance could hinder his present quest.

So reasoned The Shadow; and he reasoned wisely. For even while he waited in the lobby of the Hotel Halcyon, bad luck was on its way. Before this night had ended, The Shadow would have his share of trouble.

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