"004 (B004) - The Polar Treasure (1933-06) - Lester Dent" - читать интересную книгу автора (Robeson Kenneth)

His eyes did not seem like a blind man's - until an observer noticed it made no difference to Victor Vail whether they were open or shut.



"Yes!" he cried delightedly. "What is the message from Ben O'Gard?"



The intruder eyed the persons near by.



"It's kinda private," he suggested.



"Then you shall speak to me alone." Victor Vail waved his admirers back. He led the way to his dressing room, only a hand thrust out before him showing he was blind.





THE FLAT-CHESTED man entered first. Victor Vail followed, closing the door. He stood with his back to the panel a moment. His thoughts seemed delving into his past.



"Ben O'Gard!" he murmured reverently. "I have not heard that name for fifteen years! I have often sought to find him. I owe my life to Ben O'Gard. And now that worldly success has come to me, I should like to show my gratitude to my benefactor. Tell me, where is Ben O'Gard?"



"In de street outside." said the flat-chested man, trembling a little. "He wants ter chin with yer."



"Ben O'Gard is outside! And he wishes to talk to me!" Victor Vail whipped the dressing-room door open. "Take me to my friend! Quickly!"



The dirty man guided the blind master of the violin to the stage door.



Just before he reached the door, something happened which made the guide feel as if a bucket of ice water had been poured on him.



He saw the bronze man!