The Shadow 093 The Ghost Murders by Maxwell Grant

Author:Maxwell Grant [Grant, Maxwell]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Street & Smith
Published: 1935-12-31T23:00:00+00:00

“Tell no one except Marquette, Cardona. We must keep Zarbrock’s information confidential.”

“Certainly, commissioner. I’ll see Marquette downstairs.”

“Zarbrock seems positive that this man Hagrew is Dirk Bardo’s closest pal.”

“I wouldn’t have linked the two of them, commissioner.”

“Was Hagrew’s name on Marquette’s list?”

“No. This will be real news for Marquette.”

Weston and Cardona went out into the hall. The figure of Lamont Cranston remained motionless, so silent, in fact, that the girl forgot to notify Zarbrock of the visitor. It was not surprising that this calm-faced personage could remain inconspicuous. The supposed Lamont Cranston was none other than The Shadow.

A buzz from the switchboard. Zarbrock calling for Freth. The girl inserted a plug and rang. One minute later, dapper Jack came from his own office and entered Zarbrock’s. The Shadow’s keen eyes sparkled.

The firm lips of Lamont Cranston formed a slight smile.

WITHIN the private office, Zarbrock and Freth began an aftermath discussion of Commissioner Weston’s visit. Zarbrock talked with a low, harsh chuckle.

“That talk about the dragnet didn’t fool me, Jack,” assured the lawyer. “They probably will use the dragnet; but the real purpose of Weston’s request was to get information for the G man.”

“They’re set on getting Dirk Bardo.”

“They are. So I gave them Bert Hagrew’s name. I told them that Bert was Dirk’s closest pal.”

“Which he is.”

“It’s not likely that they’ll find either of them. But if they catch one, they’ll catch the other. So, after all, Jack, I didn’t help the commissioner much.”

“You helped yourself, though, Mr. Zarbrock.”

“I merely provided for the future, Jack. If the law should trap Dirk and Bert, I shall be credited with having given vital information.”

Zarbrock’s telephone bell rang. The lawyer responded. His face glowered as his bushy eyebrows narrowed. Freth watched Zarbrock bang the receiver on the hook.

“I forgot about Cranston,” remarked the lawyer. “The girl did, too. He was outside; but she didn’t announce him. You stay here for about five minutes, Jack, so this fellow Cranston won’t see you going back to your office.”

Freth nodded his understanding.

“After that,” added Zarbrock, “make another round of the hideouts and give that message to Dirk, when you find him. Verbally, you understand; simply show him the paper to prove that the message came from me.”

“Suppose Bert is with him, like he was yesterday? I won’t get a chance to talk to Dirk.”

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