"143 (B094) - Violent Night (The Hate Genius) (1945-01) - Lester Dent" - читать интересную книгу автора (Robeson Kenneth)

"Grab him, you mean?"



Doc nodded. "Walk up to him, Pat Stroll him around the corner. We'll form a reception committee."



She said, "I'll try it"' and went toward the redheaded man.



The red-headed man gave up contemplating the statue of Pedro Iv and grinned at Pat He sprang to his feet and did a sweeping bow, talked for a while with Pat, then began shaking his head.



Pat turned and pointed at the waiting cab. The red-headed man looked at the cab, and while he was doing that, Pat hit him over the head with an object which she took from her purse. The red-headed man sprawled down in the grass.



Monk said, astonished, "She knocked him cold!"



"That's Pat," Doc agreed. "As subtle as a ton of bricks."



Monk and Ham hurried to join Pat Doc detoured past the cab to get his envelope from the driver, and to tell the driver, "You keep on doublecrossing people, and it will get you in trouble!" The driver looked frightened, and lost no time getting into his machine and leaving.



Doc joined Pat. "Why did you hit him like that?"



"He wouldn't go for a walk," Pat explained.



"Stretch him out and look concerned about him," Doc said. "If he starts to wake up, belt him again. I'll go find a cab."



He had to walk three blocks before he found a cab. Returning with the machine, he discovered that a small crowd of curious had gathered, including two policemen. "Our friend fainted," Pat was telling the cops blandly.



They carried the red-headed man to the cab, loaded him inside, and got in themselves. The onlookers followed them, giving advice.