"This Osip is a murderer," said Ackworth, "and he may kill you,----"
"Why should he kill me?" she interpolated.
"Thinking you are Ferdy Baird who recognised him at the Mascot Music Hall. I dare say that he believes that you have told the police, and now seeks revenge."
"I'll risk that."
"Clarice, you are a brave girl. But I won't let you go alone. I'll come up with you to-night."
"But Ferdy. He must be kept away."
"Flanigan will attend to him. I'll cut over to Gattlinsands, and arrange that. There I can catch the train which will meet, at the Junction, the seven o'clock you come by. We'll go together."
"But you won't tell the police about Osip?"
"Not until you learn--as Ferdy--the exact relations between that silly brother of yours and this blackguard."