The Shadow 216 The Chinese Primrose by Maxwell Grant

Author:Maxwell Grant [Grant, Maxwell]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Street & Smith
Published: 1941-01-31T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER XII. WEIRD FLIGHT

No longer did Paula Rayle have a doubt that The Shadow was a friend. His swift handling of the three Chinese proved that his earlier exploit had not been a mere feud with the strangler who had first invaded the apartment.

Paula realized that this cloaked friend must have been on watch before the Chinese arrived; that his entry from the window had been in answer to the very brief cry that she had given when she saw the hideous face behind her chair.

She feared, at present, that The Shadow was about to leave, and that would mean a return of both horror and danger. Hoping that he would listen to her pleas, and stay, Paula reached The Shadow as he stepped back into the apartment.

Feeling the grip of trembling hands upon his arm, The Shadow turned to view a very ardent face, with eyes that showed their full sincerity. Paula’s lips were finding words, which at first were somewhat disconnected, though she managed to express her gratitude. Then, inspired by the burn of steady eyes that met her own, Paula became quite calm.

“I’m sure they came here for the necklace,” she said. “I had just begun to realize that it must be very valuable, and that I bought it by mistake. Am I right?”

The Shadow’s nod told that she was.

“Then take it,” urged Paula. Reaching for the clasp, she managed to undo it, and let the necklace trickle into The Shadow’s extended hand. “It is rightfully yours, for having saved my life.”

“It is not mine,” replied The Shadow. “It belongs to a Chinese princess named Mei Luan.”

For a moment, Paula’s eyes flashed angrily.

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