“Who?” asked Skip.

“That high-toned friend of yours,” replied the woman. “You know, the kid-gloved bloke. I forget what you call him.”

“I know who you mean.”

“Come in, Crackers; come in, I say.”

Tambourine Jack and his remarkable brute walked into the place.

Skip Brodie started as one who believes he sees a ghost.

A thought struck him, and with him to think was to act.

Rushing upon the little fellow, he caught him by the hair.

“Let go!”

“Damn the dog!” yelled Brodie.