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.Halston, on the otherhand, was openly stunned."You mean.we really are?" he said."Yes, Mr Halston," the Greek replied."You are going to have a chance to proveyour ability-in a real Death Game.Mr Templar here-possibly known to you asthe Saint-is an imposter whose continued existence would present the greatestthreat to my organization, which now includes you.First, search him."Halston's search yielded nothing but a handkerchief and some pound notes.TheSaint had foreseen possible complications in bringing a weapon to the Villas,and since he was using an assumed name he had left even his wallet, with allidentifying cards and papers, in a locker at the Freeport air terminal."That's all," the student said, handing Timonaides the bills, which heinconspicuously pocketed."I'm curious.Kuros, to know where you got this," Simon said, holding up thePage 57 ABC Amber Palm Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abcpalm.htmlpassport photograph."From my files," the Greek answered with obvious satisfaction."Originally, ofcourse, from the passport photographer who took it.Can you think of a bettersource than passport photographers for clear pictures of almost everyone whocounts-even those who shy from seeing themselves in newspapers and magazines?In this house I have such a quantity of photographs and other information thatyou would be amazed.""Nothing about you would amaze me," the Saint said coolly."Sicken me, yes,but not amaze me."Timonaides' grip on his automatic tightened."That will be enough talk.Now.if Mr Wyler-who incidentally confirmed yourreal identity to Dr Edelhof late this afternoon as a sign of his goodfaith-and Mr Halston will."There was a buzz from an intercom box on a table beside the armchair whereTimonaides had been sitting."The watchman at the gate," he explained, keeping his automatic aimed at Simonas he spoke into the box."I told you not to.Yes? Send her awayimmediately.Oh.Well.Very good, have the boys from the boat bring her uphere then."Simon, whose instinct told him it would be best to display no interest in thewatchman's call, had already begun speaking to Wyler and Halston."Let me tell you about the man you're working for-and especially about hisextensive files.He got his start in Greece during the war, during the Germanoccupation.Somehow he managed to be a member of the resistance and at thesame time end up rich on Nazi money at the expense of a few dozen deadpatriots.That must have been where he learned the saleable value ofinformation-and that the potential victim might pay even more not to be turnedin than the authorities would to get him.Then, after the war.""Shut up," barked Timonaides."Ashamed of that part of your career?" Simon asked mildly."I'll admit that asmuch as I despise the kind of blackmail you're engaging in now, I prefer it to."Timonaides1 first violent reaction had been controlled, and the naturalpinkness, which for an instant had drained away, returned to his face."Do not talk any more, Mr Templar." he said.Simon sensed that until he was in a better position to defend himself he wouldbe wise to obey the order.Timonaides turned to Wyler and Halston."Don't worry yourselves about Mr Templar's words.You will learn what you needto know of my operations.Rest assured that I am no common gangster, but abusinessman.It is not my fault if the laws of the jungle still govern man'scompetitive activities, no matter how much he tries to cover them up withpretty words.Only the stupid masses believe in such fairy tales.whichsuits the purposes of superior people very well."There were sounds of footsteps from the terrace, and Timonaides went to thedoor and opened it.Page 58 ABC Amber Palm Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abcpalm.html"Let her go," he said to the men outside, not allowing them to see his gun,"and get back to the boat.You can sleep awhile if you like.We shall be doinga little hunting."Jenny Turner, her short yellow-flowered summer dress looking strangelyinappropriate, stepped into the room."It suits my purposes," Timonaides said precisely, in place of greeting her,"for the servants to know that I keep rabbits on the island in case I want alittle sport.It explains the sounds of shots.This is the first time,however, that a rabbit has come to my island of its own free will." Hegestured with the gun."If you will please go stand by your friend MrTemplar." As Jenny moved; Timonaides looked at Simon
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