“I haven’t your money,” Ned answered, thinking the man might be a lunatic.

“Yes, you have! You sneaked into my room and took it! I woke up just in time! Open the door or I’ll break it down!”

Ned sprang from his bed and turned the key. The door flew open and a big man with a red moustache entered.

“Give me my money!” he demanded, striding up to Ned.


CHAPTER XXI

NED FLEES AGAIN

“I tell you I haven’t your money!” exclaimed Ned. “What do you mean?”

“You know what I mean well enough! I had a lot of dollar bills under my pillow! You sneaked in and took them! I want my money!”