The Evil Shepherd

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Francis Ledsam alert well-satisfied with himself and the world the echo of a little buzz of congratulations still in his ears paused on the steps of the modern Temple of Justice to light a cigarette before calling for a taxi to take him to his club. Visions of a whisky and soda - his throat was a little parched - and a rubber of easy-going bridge at his favourite table were already before his eyes. A woman who had followed him from the Court touched him on the shoulder. Can I speak to you for a moment Mr. Ledsam? The barrister frowned slightly as he swung around to confront his questioner. It was such a familiar form of address. What do you want? he asked a little curtly.