“You will have every opportunity to observe his methods. If he encounters difficulties that he cannot solve by his usual procedure, you can then make suggestions.
“Naturally, my first wish is that both these crimes may speedily be laid upon the guilty persons. Therefore, I hope that Cardona has immediate success.
“At the same time, it would intrigue me greatly if your cooperation should become necessary.”
“Particularly,” remarked Biscayne, “if one or both of these deaths should involve the man whom Cardona calls The Shadow.”
“Not The Shadow,” corrected Weston. “Say, rather, a man — criminal or otherwise — who might happen to appear upon the scene without revealing his identity.
“Should that occur, Biscayne, I shall give immediate orders to pursue him. But I feel convinced that Cardona’s ideas regarding such a person are purely misconceptions.”
The car had arrived at Biscayne’s home. After bidding the professor good night, the police commissioner rode to his own residence, feeling satisfied that the next day would bring interesting developments.
Biscayne, in leaving, had promised to call at Weston’s office the first thing in the morning. By that time, perhaps, Cardona would have more facts.
IT was nine o’clock the following day when Weston reached his office. His idea about Cardona’s activity was not a mistaken one. The detective had called up nearly an hour before, to leave word that he would be at the commissioner’s office before ten o’clock.
While Weston was awaiting Cardona’s arrival, a secretary entered to state that Professor Biscayne wished to see the police commissioner.