Shargin’s mouth opened wide. A sudden understanding began to dawn upon him.
“Why attack The Shadow?” questioned Mallory. “You tried it tonight. You found out what happened. When you have a dangerous enemy, don’t go after him. Bring him to you. Trap him! That’s what I intend to do with The Shadow!”
“Will he fall for it?”
“Will he fall?” smiled Mallory. “Why ask me that question, Moose? He went into trouble tonight, didn’t he? He will go into it again. But this time we will be prepared. That will be your job, Moose.”
“I’ll take care of it,” said the gang leader grimly.
“I expect you to do so,” said Mallory. “The Shadow’s attack will serve a double purpose. Not only will it bring him into our trap. It will also leave us free to deal with Number Three while The Shadow is otherwise engaged.”
“I get you, Chief. You’ll have Bob do his job while The Shadow is trying to pull young Galvin out of the stew.”
“Exactly! Therefore, our plan is to play a waiting game for the present. Do nothing until you hear from me. My instructions to the others will be the same.
“The Shadow — knowing that something important is at stake — will have to act on his own initiative. Until now, he has watched our moves. It is our turn to watch his.”
“I get you, Chief.”