“Under Doc Spangler’s ministry, at least,” the Saint amended.
“Aah, dey was fakes,” Hoppy derided. “Dey musta bin!”
“When Torpedo Smith was killed last night,” she said tensely, “do you think he was faking?”
“You know, of course,” Simon said to Connie, “who the Masked Angel really is, don’t you?”
She nodded warily.
“Yes, of course. Daddy owns part of him.”
She looked up quickly, as if suddenly realising what she had said. “I mean,” she stumbled confusedly, “he doesn’t have any interest in him directly... that is, not really. It’s just that Spangler owes Daddy money, and... and...”
“Of course,” Simon soothed gently. “I understand. It’s just that Doc Spangler is paying off your father from his earnings on the Masked Angel.”
She seemed grateful for the lead.
“Yes. Yes, that’s it.”