Post by DocQuantum on Aug 28, 2021 22:29:46 GMT
Chapter 60 The Man in a Box
Monday , July 26th 1936, Berlin Germany
June Justis remained a docile, compliant prisoner as she rode in the car with Despitita and de la Rosa because she was concerned for Kim Wan's safety. They didn't blindfold her so she saw them follow the car that had Kim. The two vehicles entered a gated property just on the outskirts of Berlin. Past the gates she saw a well manicured lawn and an old, large, grand mansion. They were taken inside together.
The inside was as rich and grand as the outward appearance. June was separated from Kim as soon as they arrived. Two maids and de la Rosa thoroughly searched June. They took her from her the pistol she had in her purse as well as her second gun – the one strapped to her garter belt. The small jack knife she kept in her purse was also taken as well as the hat pit she used to keep her small hat on. They gave her back her purse and hat. She was now weaponless except for her sharp mind, judo skills, and steel toed high heels.
She was taken to a large library. There was no sign of Kim, but she spotted the famed aviator and air craft designer Bob Merritt sprawled out on a black leather couch and a man with black hair, and a short beard sitting at a desk by a large window. “Where's Kim?” she asked
The man at the desk looked up from what he was reading and said. “The boy is fine. He is too loquacious for my tastes. And I have no need fro him until his father arrives. I have no need of you either Miss Justis, so stay there and be quiet until I am ready to talk to you. Feel free to read a book if you wish.”
The man went back to reading. June thought of half a dozen ways she could attack this man but decided to look over his book collection instead. An hour late she heard a car come up the driveway. A few minutes later a butler arrived with a large wooden box that had a glass plate on one side and two speakers on the others. When the man at the desk looked up the butler said this just arrived from Golonia Sir”
The man at the desk frowned. “I told that red headed bastard I wanted him here personally.” he pointed to a table and told the butler to plug the device in to the nearby electrical socket. June had heard about television before, but had never actually seen one. She was amazed when the picture in the glass was in color. Not even the movies were in color. A red headed man's image to center stage. His voice betrayed a slight Eastern European accent as he spoke in German to the man at the desk. “I have looked over the blue prints. They are a good beginning for your needs, but I need to see the actual device.”
I gave you what I had last week Alexei” said the man behind the desk.
“You sold me the first two parts and the blueprints, as for the third, most important piece, but I can't improve upon them until I have the actual equipment” said the man named Alexei.
“You would have it if you came her personally, instead of sending this box” spat the man behind the desk.
“No, if I came there I would lose my freedom. I am willing to work with you, not for you” said the Alexei. “Turn the machine on when you have the third part. I will examine it from here. The red headed man then left the picture. The butler unplugged the machine and left.
The man behind the desk went back to reading until Bob Merritt let out a soft groan.
Monday , July 26th 1936, Berlin Germany
June Justis remained a docile, compliant prisoner as she rode in the car with Despitita and de la Rosa because she was concerned for Kim Wan's safety. They didn't blindfold her so she saw them follow the car that had Kim. The two vehicles entered a gated property just on the outskirts of Berlin. Past the gates she saw a well manicured lawn and an old, large, grand mansion. They were taken inside together.
The inside was as rich and grand as the outward appearance. June was separated from Kim as soon as they arrived. Two maids and de la Rosa thoroughly searched June. They took her from her the pistol she had in her purse as well as her second gun – the one strapped to her garter belt. The small jack knife she kept in her purse was also taken as well as the hat pit she used to keep her small hat on. They gave her back her purse and hat. She was now weaponless except for her sharp mind, judo skills, and steel toed high heels.
She was taken to a large library. There was no sign of Kim, but she spotted the famed aviator and air craft designer Bob Merritt sprawled out on a black leather couch and a man with black hair, and a short beard sitting at a desk by a large window. “Where's Kim?” she asked
The man at the desk looked up from what he was reading and said. “The boy is fine. He is too loquacious for my tastes. And I have no need fro him until his father arrives. I have no need of you either Miss Justis, so stay there and be quiet until I am ready to talk to you. Feel free to read a book if you wish.”
The man went back to reading. June thought of half a dozen ways she could attack this man but decided to look over his book collection instead. An hour late she heard a car come up the driveway. A few minutes later a butler arrived with a large wooden box that had a glass plate on one side and two speakers on the others. When the man at the desk looked up the butler said this just arrived from Golonia Sir”
The man at the desk frowned. “I told that red headed bastard I wanted him here personally.” he pointed to a table and told the butler to plug the device in to the nearby electrical socket. June had heard about television before, but had never actually seen one. She was amazed when the picture in the glass was in color. Not even the movies were in color. A red headed man's image to center stage. His voice betrayed a slight Eastern European accent as he spoke in German to the man at the desk. “I have looked over the blue prints. They are a good beginning for your needs, but I need to see the actual device.”
I gave you what I had last week Alexei” said the man behind the desk.
“You sold me the first two parts and the blueprints, as for the third, most important piece, but I can't improve upon them until I have the actual equipment” said the man named Alexei.
“You would have it if you came her personally, instead of sending this box” spat the man behind the desk.
“No, if I came there I would lose my freedom. I am willing to work with you, not for you” said the Alexei. “Turn the machine on when you have the third part. I will examine it from here. The red headed man then left the picture. The butler unplugged the machine and left.
The man behind the desk went back to reading until Bob Merritt let out a soft groan.