“I am Luke Robbins, and I know you of old. You are Tom Burns!”
CHAPTER XXXI
THE ADVERTISEMENT
If there was anyone of whom Tom Burns stood in fear it was Luke Robbins. When he found himself in the grasp of his dreaded enemy, he grew weak with terror.
It was no longer a question of successful robbery. It was a matter of personal safety.
“Well, what have you to say for yourself?” demanded Luke, tightening his grasp.
“Have mercy on me, Mr. Robbins! Don’t kill me!” ejaculated Burns, half choked.
“What did you come here for?”