There came a knock at the door.
A whimsical smile twitched at the corners of Kirby's mouth. He did not often have a chance for dramatics like this.
"Why, yes, that seems fair enough," he answered.
"He's knockin' at the door now. Enter X."
CHAPTER XLI
ENTER X
Shibo stood on the threshold and sent a swift glance around the room. He had expected to meet James alone. That first slant look of the long eyes forewarned him that Nemesis was at hand. But he faced without a flicker of the lids the destiny he had prepared for himself.
"You write me note come see you now," he said to Cunningham.
James showed surprise. "No, I think not."
"You no want me?"