The Avenger 1 - Justice, Inc.
“CHAPTER X Crime Plans Anew Three miles from the outskirts of the city, in a ten-acre estate so well kept that it looked more like a public park than a private place, was the home of Mrs. Martineau.
The grounds were so wooded that the big house could not be seen from the road. There was a hundred yards of driveway, curving at the end to stop in a big circle before a front door as elaborate as that of a museum.
At this door three or four reporters tried to get into the house. There were n...ot as many reporters as there would have been if personal tragedy were hinted. This was only a financial business, so financial reporters were here, and were not too tough about entrance.
A white-faced, agitated-looking servant was denying them all chances of an interview.
“Mrs. Martineau won’t see you, gentlemen. She won’t see anyone. She is not well. She hasn’t seen anyone for several days. It seems to me it’s her own business if she wants to sell—or buy—some stock or other on the market.MoreLess
The grounds were so wooded that the big house could not be seen from the road. There was a hundred yards of driveway, curving at the end to stop in a big circle before a front door as elaborate as that of a museum.
At this door three or four reporters tried to get into the house. There were n...ot as many reporters as there would have been if personal tragedy were hinted. This was only a financial business, so financial reporters were here, and were not too tough about entrance.
A white-faced, agitated-looking servant was denying them all chances of an interview.
“Mrs. Martineau won’t see you, gentlemen. She won’t see anyone. She is not well. She hasn’t seen anyone for several days. It seems to me it’s her own business if she wants to sell—or buy—some stock or other on the market.MoreLess
Read book The Avenger 1 - Justice, Inc. for free
Write Review:
Guest
Read Also
10 / 10
User Reviews: