He also wondered that he did not remember having closed the door.

As no light came from its direction, it certainly appeared to be closed now.

As these thoughts flashed through the boy's mind, the man who held him, and who was evidently the leader of the party, whispered, "You say there isn't anybody in there, but it looks to me as if there was.

Anyhow, we'll find out in another minute, and if you've led us into a trap or played us false, I'll see that you swing for it, or my name's not Riley.

Bill, you stay here and see that this chap doesn't put up any game on us while we surround that den of thieves.