For Henry Arnaud was The Shadow!
Chapter XII — The Shadow Hears
The Middletown Trust Company had proven its stability. In recognition of that fact, a grand testimonial dinner was in progress at the Darthmore Hotel.
Listed as the guests of honor were David Traver and Harvey Bronlon. These two worthies were seated at the head table. All during the banquet, Judge, smiling and confident; had been talking to Bronlon, whose heavy, overbearing countenance had shown responsiveness.
Even now, as the speaker was introducing Judge as David Traver, Harvey Bronlon was nodding in commendation of something that Judge had said.
Standing, Judge smiled benignly as those present rose to their feet and joined in a tumultuous outburst of applause.
When the wave of enthusiasm had ended, the throng sat down. Judge, in a quiet, easy voice, began his speech.
As he warmed to his topic, there was breathless interest. Judge was swaying this crowd, bending all before him. Nods and murmurs of agreement greeted his statements.
"And now, gentlemen," he said in conclusion, "I am going to mention two incidents that may remain with you as a lasting impression. This morning, a certain gentleman" — Judge paused and glanced toward Bronlon — "entered my office and stated that he was ready to deposit drafts on New York banks to the amount of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars."
Here applause commenced. Hand-clapping burst forth everywhere. Judge, still smiling, waved his hand toward Bronlon, and the uproar increased. At last it ended as Judge raised his hand for silence.