“They say Reds got one of ‘em.”
“Who?”
“Goldie Parker. An’ the cops found Tim Larrigan, layin’ on the floor downstairs. Reds had chucked him from the top.”
“Whew! Both of ‘em is with Maloney’s crowd.”
“You bet. That means the other boys will have to blow town.”
The discussion continued. All gangdom seemed apprehensive regarding the consequences of this outburst. The death of one racketeer seemed hardly worth the risk and effort which had been taken.
* * *
One man in the crowd might have explained much that would have satisfied the others. But Spotter remained in the background, saying nothing.
In his heart, he was exultant. It had taken him some time to believe that his scheme to get The Shadow had succeeded.
A quiet, cold-faced man entered the Black Ship, and went to the inner room. Spotter joined him casually, as the man was pouring liquor from his bottle. They were alone.