The trio of villains had arisen for the purpose of paying a murderous visit to the prison cell of the young girl.
But at that moment Scraggs interposed.
“Hold on!” he growled. “What are ye going to do?”
Burke turned and stared at him.
“You heard the agreement.”
“Well, you can’t kill the girl in this house. I object to that!”
“Thunder!” ejaculated Burke. “What has come over you?”
“That’s what has come over me,” said Dr. Scraggs, coolly.
“You are blocking our plans.”
“I don’t care if I am. This is my house and I am boss here!”