Silently, The Shadow ascended darkened stairs until he reached the third floor.

Stealthily, The Shadow ascended the stairs, stopping at the second floor.

As the taxi rolled away, The Shadow ascended the steps.

Then, with a silent swing, The Shadow moved to the stairs and ascended toward the darkness of the second floor.

The Shadow ascended the stairs and came to Harry's room.

The Shadow ascended in the clattering lift and stepped off at the eighth floor, which proved to be the top story.

The Shadow ascended them and came to an office that bore the manager's name.

The Shadow found a stairway and ascended to the second floor.

The Shadow ascended them, keeping his flashlight blinking close to the carpeted steps.

Approaching that corner, The Shadow ascended to the second floor.