Let go, you young scoundrel!” he shouted, “or I’ll shoot you!”
“With an unloaded pistol?” asked Tony. “That don’t scare much!”
A quick step was heard, and a policeman turned the corner.
What’s the matter?” he asked.
I charge this man with an attempt at murder,” said Tony.
The boy is right,” said the young man.
They are both lying!” said the adventurer, furiously. “It’s a plot against me.”
“I know you, Bill Jones!” said the policeman, after a careful scrutiny of the man’s features. “You’re a hard ticket. Come along with me. You two must go with me to prefer your charge.”
“Let me have your arm, my boy,” said the young man. “I’m ashamed to own that I need your help. It is the last time I will allow liquor to get the better of me.”
“I guess you’re about right there,” said Tony. “You’ve had a narrow escape.”