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THE WHISPER ON THE STAIR

“All right,” said Teck. “Let's go."

They entered the big car. There was a sullen muttering of the engine, and the large, blunt nose of the machine was turned in the direction of Hampton. Horseface pressed a button and the car plunged ahead, singing on its way.