Suddenly he made a panther-like leap forward.
So swift was his action that the villain was taken off his guard.
Old King Brady actually succeeded in getting hold of his arm.
A hissing curse broke from Van’s lips.
He aimed a murderous blow at Old King Brady.
But the old detective dodged it.
He would have had his man then and there but for an unlooked-for incident.
When Harry saw the old detective grapple with Van, he also saw Collins perform a strange act.
He raised the palm of his hand.
In it was a tiny revolver.