When he saw Al he started, then he said:
"Mr. Wattles, I came here on purpose to get this here young gentleman's address."
"My address?" cried Al. "What do you want that for?"
"Is it true, sir," the man asked, "that the young lady as was on the bills as Miss Gladys March is your sister?"
"Yes."
"Then, sir, I have some information for you."
"Do you know where she is?" demanded the boy, breathlessly.
"No, sir; but I know that she is in a trap, and that if you want to save her you must act quick. I've come here, sir, to make a clean breast of my part in the affair."
Overcome by excitement, Al seized the fellow by the throat and forced him to his knees.
"Speak!" he hissed. "Tell the truth, or I will strangle you!"