“Hark!” exclaimed one of the men. “What’s that?”
“Someone’s coming,” said the other.
Footsteps were heard ascending the stairs. The men looked at each other and seemed alarmed.
CHAPTER XVIII
HELD CAPTIVE
There came a peculiar rap at the door. First two blows, then a pause, then three light taps, followed by three raps at long intervals.
“It’s——” began the tall man.
“Shh-h!” cautioned his companion. “No names, remember. Let him in.”
The other opened the door. A well-dressed man entered.
“Have you got him?” he asked.