21/41 "He said--some day--he would trap this--this man--through the girl. So if I happen to meet Jolly Roger McKay, and send him back to the girl, it will help out the law. Is that it, Breault? "I think it's getting worse--Cummings!" Suddenly he held out a hand to Peter, who sat near the lamp, his bright eyes fixed watchfully on the stranger. Come here, Peter! Peter--Peter--" Tight fingers seemed to grip at McKay's throat. |