Murder at Monte Carlo

Paul Viotti tapped with the tips of his finger nails the five cards
which lay face downwards before him upon the green baize table. His four
companions took the hint and prepared to listen. This was no ordinary
card room in which the five men had met. It was the Holy of Holies in
the most famous gambling club of New York. He would be a brave man who
sought entrance there while a séance was being held.

"To-night," he said, "we are to speak of serious things. Perhaps I am
more careful of my health t...