The claim was lawfully mine." "I can't stop to argue the question, and I don't want you to talk so loud, remember that.

No, don't try to get up," went on the midnight visitor, as Anderson Rover attempted to rise.

"Stay just where you are." He was feeling in his pocket, and now he brought forth a strip of cloth, with a knot tied in the middle.
It was a gag, and he started to place it in Anderson Rover's mouth, when the latter leaped up and began to struggle with all the force he could command.
"Stop, I tell you!" cried Arnold Baxter softly.
"Stop!" And then, catching up his club once more, he dealt Anderson Rover another blow, this time directly across the temple.

The gentleman wavered for an instant, gave a deep groan, and fell like a log to the floor..