CHAPTER XIX
A BOLD ROBBERY
"What does this mean, Mr. Brand?" demanded Gerald, with quick suspicion.
Brand sat down on the bed, and answered, with a smile:
"It means that I want your money, young man."
"How do you know that I have any?"
"I was in the Park National Bank when you drew money this morning. I want it."
"So you are a thief?" returned Gerald, hotly, "You would rob a boy?"
"I would rob any one that had money. The fact is, I am hard up and must get money somewhere."
"And this was your object in making my acquaintance and taking me about the city."