Every step had been taken exactly in accord with the original outlines, except possibly that they had been hurried by Cavendish's sudden determination to return West, and his will disinheriting John.

These had compelled earlier action, yet no radical change in plans, as the machinery was already prepared and in position.

Luck had been with the conspirators when Frederick called in Enright to draw up the will.

What followed was merely the pressure of his finger on the button.
Enright! Beyond doubt his were the brains dominating the affair.

It was impossible to believe that either Celeste La Rue or Ned Beaton--chorus girl or gunman--could have ever figured out such a scheme.