His thoughts went back to that day in Barutti’s place. Barutti had shown the letter to the stranger who dined there. That stranger, Harry felt sure, was none other than The Shadow!
Immediately after the death of Claude Fellows, The Shadow must have called Frank Marmosa by long distance, representing himself as Barutti, to tell Marmosa that he had found the man he wanted.
WHILE Harry Vincent still pondered on this idea, Frank Marmosa resumed the conversation, and his words formed a cue which Harry was quick to follow.
“So you are a friend of Barutti, eh?” questioned Marmosa.
“I have known him a long while,” replied Harry quietly.
“You know him very well?”
“Quite well.”
“He told me that I could trust you in every way.”
“Whatever Barutti may have said is true.”
“Good.” Frank Marmosa’s grin displayed a row of large, white teeth. He studied Harry carefully, then motioned toward the door with his thumb.