Then, even if they did hear, there would be no interference--I've got those fellows trained too well for that.

Come on, Christie; you're helpless here." "Am I ?" "Yes, you are." He took a step toward her, his hands flung out.

With one quick movement she sprang aside and extinguished the lamp, plunging the room into instant darkness.

A few red coals glowed dully in the fireplace, but all else was dense blackness.

Keith heard the movements of Hawley, as he felt his way uncertainly along the table, swearing as he failed to find the girl.