The Shadow's words were true. The penalty was death. Denby Chadwick had avenged his uncle's death by slaying the murderer. He had killed himself!
Chapter XX — At Mayo's Lodge
A mighty plane roared through the night. Its passengers were patiently awaiting the end of the journey. The speedometer dial showed one hundred and eight miles an hour. The altitude was slowly decreasing from five thousand feet.
Sherwood Mayo brought out a watch and pointed to its hands. The time was half past nine. The millionaire nodded, signifying that they were reaching their destination at the time he had anticipated. Stuart Bruxton nodded in return.
The plane was descending rapidly. Fleming, the pilot, had spotted the landing field. The ship swooped downward and swept along the ground. The cabin jolted as the speed diminished and the plane came to a stop. Fleming taxied back toward the lodge.
The three men entered the building to find Louie awaiting them. The Filipino had prepared coffee and sandwiches. Mayo and his guests sat down to discuss the trip.
"I said we'd be here at nine-thirty," declared Mayo. "Remember, I called up Greenhurst at six o'clock before we had dinner?"
"Yes," answered Stuart. "You mean I called up for you, and you talked to Louie. What a time I had getting that Greenhurst operator!"
"Telephone was out of order, sir," said the Filipino.
"When I called?" questioned Mayo.