"Believe me, I have. Go on, I beg of you."
Al was about to speak when the door was thrown open and a rough-looking man strode into the room.
"I thought I should find you here," he said, addressing our hero.
"Who are you, and what do you want?" demanded the boy.
"I'm a deputy sheriff, and I want you. I have a warrant for your arrest."
CHAPTER XVIII.
MR. MARMADUKE MERRY.
"A warrant for my arrest?" gasped Al, half believing that the sudden appearance of the stranger was only a joke.
"That's what I said. Now, young fellow, don't you try to resist me, for it won't work."
"I'm not going to resist you if you really have a warrant," said Al.