Harry Vincent completed his message. He was wearing the ear phones while he jotted down the reply which he was receiving.
"I have full instructions," he announced. "The arrival of Major Weston had made it unnecessary for us to watch the old ruined house. We are to wait here and be cautious for another week. It is probable that the sixth man will arrive next Tuesday. We must intercept him, also, if possible. The Russian, we now know, is due a week from Wednesday. That is the night that we shall attack."
"But to-night," objected Bruce. "What about tonight? Won't Chefano be suspicious when Major Weston does not arrive?"
"That matter was covered in the message," replied Harry. "The nonappearance of one man will mean nothing. Chefano has no proof that Major Weston received the messages that were sent him. Nor has he any proof that Major Weston intended to keep the appointment. One man less means one less crime. He will surely wait until the Russian appears. This plan which The Shadow has arranged will protect Major Weston."
There was a note of finality in Harry Vincent's voice. The plan did not satisfy Bruce Duncan. He looked inquiringly at Major Weston. To his surprise, the Englishman agreed with Vincent.
"I am satisfied," he said. "I shall be pleased to remain with you until a week from Wednesday night — the time originally appointed. I shall accompany you to the meeting place on that night."
CHAPTER XXIX. LAMONT CRANSTON DISAPPEARS
Doctor Wells seemed highly pleased with the condition of his injured patient, Lamont Cranston.
"You have been improving rapidly," he said, as be stood at the foot of the bed. "I have rarely witnessed such a rapid recovery."
"Excellent," observed the millionaire, who was leaning against propped-up pillows. "How soon will I be on my feet?"