The Shadow had chosen to beat the police to their evening's goal.
The Shadow had chosen a long way around to reach a goal which he knew must be close at hand.
The Shadow had chosen his own route, and was seeing it through.
The Shadow had chosen the center of the town as his immediate goal.
The Shadow had chosen the one place that he knew would remain secure.
The Shadow had chosen to make his entrance from this direction.
The Shadow chose the way that led to the front hall.
But the Shadow had chosen the far side of the globe.
The Shadow could choose whichever policy he wanted, when the time came.
The Shadow had chosen a spot where he could remain.