"
Burke reflected for a moment, and then issued the final
directions for the execution of his latest plot.
"When you get the buzzer from me, you have young Gilder and the
Turner woman sent in. Then, after a while, you'll get another
buzzer. When you hear that, come right in here, and tell me that
the gang has squealed. I'll do the rest. Bring Garson here in
just five minutes.... Tell Dan to come in."
As the detective went out, the doorman promptly entered, and
thereat Burke proceeded with the further instructions necessary
to the carrying out of his scheme.
"Take the chairs out of the office, Dan," he directed, "except
mine and one other--that one!" He indicated a chair standing a
little way from one end of his desk. "Now, have all the shades
up." He chuckled as he added: "That Turner woman saved you the
trouble with one."
As the doorman went out after having fulfilled these commands,
the Inspector lighted the cigar which he had retained still in
his mouth, and then seated himself in the chair that was set
partly facing the windows opening on the corridor.
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