“Oh, yes, you will.”

The detective struck out with his fist and the ruffian fell like a log.

It was the work of a minute for Nick to fix the bracelets.

While he was doing so, the barmaid approached from behind with a heavy pitcher in her hand, intending to lay him out.

A warning growl from Crackers, who, strange to say, had not left the place, caught Nick’s attention.

He turned quickly on the woman, who ran behind the bar.

Without further interference he led his prisoner from the house.


CHAPTER IV.
A STARTLING REVELATION.

After turning Skip Brodie over to the authorities at police headquarters, Nick Carter began in earnest running down Elmer Greer.