The Night Operator is a gripping crime thriller novel by Frank L. Packard, published in 1919. The story follows the life of Jimmie Dale, a wealthy playboy by day and a master thief known as ""The Gray Seal"" by night. Despite his criminal activities, Jimmie Dale is a hero who uses his skills to help those in need.The novel begins with Jimmie Dale receiving a letter from an unknown source, threatening to expose his secret identity if he does not carry out a series of daring robberies. Forced to comply, Jimmie Dale embarks on a dangerous mission that takes him deep into the criminal underworld of New York City.As Jimmie Dale carries out the robberies, he uncovers a sinister plot that threatens the lives of innocent people. With the help of his trusted friend and confidant, the beautiful and intelligent Marjorie Fielding, Jimmie Dale sets out to stop the criminals and save the day.Packed with action, suspense, and intrigue, The Night Operator is a thrilling read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Packard's writing is sharp and engaging, and his characters are well-developed and memorable. This classic crime novel is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone who loves a good mystery.""Bad!"" Hawkeye brought his elbow sharply around to focus his lamp on the coin; then he leaned over and rang it on the window sill -- only it wouldn't ring. It was indubitably bad. Hawkeye, however, was dealing with a drunk -- and Hawkeye always did have a mean streak in him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.