“Now,” added the detective, “I suppose you will admit that you stabbed him?”
“He would have killed me, Burt, if I didn’t,” said Cook.
“Will you be true to me and help me find Stolburst?”
“Willingly.”
“Remember,” said Burt, “that, if you are false to me, the loss will be on your side.”
“I’m tired of this business, Burt; you’ll see I’ll act square.”
Both men started at the sound of an agonizing groan. It seemed to come from under their feet.
CHAPTER XVIII.
MURPHY’S DEATH.
Both men listened intently. The groan was repeated.
Enoch tore aside the carpet. A trap was disclosed, and he opened it.