"You don't know me, Mr. Denton," said Oliver. "I am not a thief, and if I were I wouldn't rob the man that has been kind to me. I've heard all I want to, and you havestayed in this room long enough. If you don't disappear through that panel before I count three, I'll shoot you."
With a muttered execration, Denton obeyed, and once more Oliver found himself alone. He got up and looked at his watch. It indicated a quarter to one. What should he do? The night was less than half-spent, and Denton might attempt another entrance.
"There is no help for it," thought Oliver. "I must remain awake the rest of the night."
CHAPTER XXXIV.
DENTON SEES HIS INTENDED VICTIMS ESCAPE.
O LIVER was rejoiced to see the sunshine entering the window. He felt that his long vigil was over, and the danger was passed. He saw Bundy's eyes open, and he spoke to him.
"Are you awake, Mr. Bundy?"
"Yes, Oliver; I have slept well, though this is a new place."
"I have not slept since midnight," said our hero.
"Why not? Are you sick?" asked Bundy anxiously.