The Unseen Killer

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The comments were audible to “Trip” Burgan as he strolled through the lobby of the Hotel Revano. A cold smile appeared upon the gambler’s lips. The expression changed, however, as Trip entered the elevator and turned toward the door. Those who could still see him from the lobby observed an emotionless countenance.

The term “poker-faced” applied to Trip Burgan. His sallow visage was one that maintained a fixed appearance. Only his eyes were shifty; but Trip had gained the habit of changing his gaze in a natural fashion that proved deceptive to those who observed it.

The cold smile reappeared when Trip stepped from the elevator at the sixth floor. This showed that the gambler had not forgotten the comments from the lobby loungers. Those statements were to Trip’s liking, particularly the reference to the fact that he was “riding easy.” For Trip, retired from active practice at the gaming table, had been seeking to establish that very impression.

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