Tony nodded.
"Show them in," said the seer.
He went into the seance room, and was seated on his throne when the sitters were ushered into his presence. Rajah Brahman looked about with secret satisfaction.
Here were the real believers — ones who had the money. Arthur Dykeman would turn in his cash after this seance. Mrs. Furzeman, from Chicago, was a good believer. There was Thomas Telford — the seer noted that his newfound son was not with him. That was just as well.
Beside Telford sat the one member of the group who might be classed as a skeptic — Benjamin Castelle. The dignified man was very serious to-night, and it pleased Rajah Brahman. After this seance, Castelle would serve a most useful part in the scheme of things.
For Rajah Brahman, with the knowledge of the seer, was sure that to-night Castelle's skepticism would drop away. He was sure that the man, as a new convert, would be high in his praise of Rajah Brahman's psychic powers.
Best of all was Maude Garwood. Tonight, she would gain her long-cherished desire. From the vast spaces of the universe, a spirit would come to greet her — a spirit whom she would recognize. Rajah Brahman glanced toward Imam Singh. A great assistant, Tony!
The seance began impressively. After the usual discourse, Rajah Brahman signed for the spirit cabinet. It was brought to the center of the floor by Imam Singh.
Rajah Brahman commenced a discussion of the higher planes. While he spoke, his mind was thinking of other matters. All was well in Chicago. Slade had arranged a good job there. Joe Cardona was out of the picture.
All was well here in New York. There must be no trouble, to-night, of all nights. Again Slade had proven useful. He had arranged for Barney Gleason and his chosen mobsmen to be on watch, to-night. That would prevent any interference by The Shadow!