In the Vanishing Room

<p>''You asked my business'' remarked Dasher ''and I told you that I'm a trouble-shooter. I shoot trouble - with this.'' He waved the .45. ''And you're trouble. My client asked that you both be removed and I'm most obliging you see at a price.''</p><p>''Why?'' cried Marian. ''Why should he want us killed?''</p><p>''I don't know'' said Dasher. ''I have no idea. Those things are never of interest to me. I have clients all over the country who send people to me. I never ask why. I ask how much will you pay? That's what I ask. Some people come higher than others. It depends on their importance. And believe me this is not an expensive job as they go. You'll hardly be missed.''</p><p>He called to his assistant. ''Go get the tarp. The gentleman will go first. I'm in no hurry with the lady.'' He gave Marian a lewd grin.</p>