“You thought it was full of watches and jewelry,” laughed Burnett.
“Yes. Didn’t you tell me so?”
“To be sure I told you so. But you must not believe all you hear, youngster.”
“I am not to believe you, then?”
“Not when I have a purpose to serve; but we have talked long enough. Give me your money.”
Tom was pale with excitement, but his lips closed resolutely. He realized the unfortunate plight in which he would be placed if he should part with the money he had reserved for the expenses of his journey. He would be compelled to give up his project, and go home, if he were able to get home without money.
“I won’t allow you to rob me,” he said, firmly.
“Then,” said Burnett, with an oath, “you must take the consequences.”
He rushed upon Tom, and a contest ensued, in which Tom exerted himself to the best of his ability, but, as might be supposed, he was not a match for a strong man. Burnett threw him down, and by force possessed himself of our hero’s money.
“Now,” he said, “I will trouble you for that watch.”