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THE GOLDEN DOOM
Maxwell Grant
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? CHAPTER I. HIDDEN EVIL
? CHAPTER II. HOSPITAL PHANTOM
? CHAPTER III. THE GOLDEN DROP
? CHAPTER IV. THE MAN IN WHITE
? CHAPTER V. TRIPLE DEATH
? CHAPTER VI. HELL BROTH
? CHAPTER VII. A CUNNING TRAP
? CHAPTER VIII. RIVER ROGUES
? CHAPTER IX. DEAD MAN'S SECRET
? CHAPTER X. A HUNDRED GRAND
? CHAPTER XI. UNDERGROUND TACTICS
? CHAPTER XII. KILLER'S DOOM
? CHAPTER XIII. CREATURES OF DARKNESS
? CHAPTER XIV. THE DEVIL'S OVEN
? CHAPTER XV. CRIME'S REWARD



CHAPTER I. HIDDEN EVIL
HANSON BARTLEY sat in his well-appointed apartment, smoking an excellent cigar. The aroma of the
cigar smoke made him smile with satisfaction. Then his smile faded. His thoughts had turned toward his
friend and protege, young Dr. Sutton.

Sutton's behavior had been a bit queer the past week or so, Bartley thought. He was spending a lot more
time than usual in his scientific laboratory. Sutton's specialty was cancer research. The last time Bartley
had mentioned the subject there had been an evasive look in Dr. Sutton's eyes. He had pleaded fatigue
and had left the apartment of his wealthy benefactor as soon as he could conveniently get away.

Bartley had a feeling something was wrong. Tonight the feeling was stronger than ever. He decided that
perhaps he ought to step across to Sutton's laboratory and ask him frankly about the cause of his strange
aloofness lately.

Sutton's laboratory was literally only a few steps away. It was on the top floor of Mercy Hospital.
Between the hospital proper and the apartment of Hanson Bartley was a short, private hall with a locked
door at its outer end. By using this passage, Bartley was able to gain access to the hospital whenever he
chose

There was an excellent reason for this unusual step. Wealthy men generally have some pet charity
project. Mercy Hospital was Hanson Bartley's.
Since his retirement from active business, the financial welfare of Mercy Hospital became Bartley's chief
concern in life. He pestered wealthy friends for donations. He did so well at it that Mercy Hospital was
now rated the most successful institution of its kind in New York.

It was natural for the trustees to be grateful. Bartley had been appointed honorary administrator. He had