THE WIRY STRENGTH OF THE LITTLE MAN WAS EXERTED
“Go,” said the stranger, advancing upon the prostrate twain, who scrambled promptly to their feet.
Both dove for the loose plank in the fence and disappeared through it. The stranger drew out a pocket-knife and relieved Andy of his bonds.
“I look at you and then at those two,” he said simply, “and your face tells me the true story. Where would you go?”
Andy pointed in the direction of the Parks’ Aerodome, and the man walked by his side in its direction.
“I don’t care to have those fellows find out where I am working,” explained Andy. “Mister,” he added admiringly, “how did you do it?”
“It was simple jiu-jitsu.”
“Eh? Oh, yes, I’ve heard of that,” said Andy, but vaguely. “It’s a new Japanese wrestling trick, isn’t it?”
“I am from Japan,” observed his companion with a courteous dignity of manner that impressed Andy.