“There’s some one in the room.”
Two revolvers flashed in the light.
Chick was in a tight place.
“I’ll stand here with my gun,” said Gilmore, “and you light all the gas jets in the room. Then we can see to kill the spy.”
Geary set about obeying orders.
In another moment the place where Chick stood would be as light as day.
Then both burglars would begin shooting at him.
They would take any chance rather than allow him to escape after having gained admission to the cellar.
Chick moved cautiously toward the cellar door.
As he did so a bullet grazed his hat.