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The millionaire’s statements placed Fellows in an alarming position. Two thoughts dominated the insurance broker’s mind.
First: that Lamont Cranston was The Shadow.
Second: that the episode of The Shadow’s injury was to be forgotten.
Richards had unwittingly betrayed his knowledge. Fellows had just been coaxed into an unwise admission.
He felt that he was being tested. He resolved to meet the crucial situation.
“Perhaps your memory is at fault, Lamont,” he said complacently. “At the same time I must confess that my own recollection is not very clear.
“I came out to see you some time ago. I don’t recall whether or not you sent for me. It seemed to me that we discussed the subject of injuries — in reference to accident insurance.
“Richards was there at the time. He may have misunderstood our conversation, and thought that you had been injured, and that I was there to arrange an adjustment.”
Lamont Cranston seemed puzzled.