Dr. Fall put up his hand to the switch, and as he did so the lights flickered for a moment and slowly their brilliancy diminished.
"Quick," said Farrington, and the doctor brought the switch over just as the lights went out.
T. B. felt a sharp burning sensation that thrilled his whole being and then lost consciousness.
CHAPTER XXI
There was a group of police officers about the gates of the Secret House as the car bearing Ela and the woman came flying up.
The detective leapt out.
"They have taken T. B.," he said. He addressed a divisional inspector, who was in charge of the corps.