“That’s my full name, sir,” said the girl, dropping her eyes.
“My name is McDonald—Jerry McDonald. I own a little business property in this city. The man who just left is a little rascal. I suppose he decoyed you hither?”
Margie told the story of her coming to the place, and McDonald said:
“He’s revengeful, and you will do well to look after him. If you ever need my assistance in any way don’t hesitate to command it,” and he handed the girl his card.
In another moment the still astonished girl was alone.
CHAPTER XXXIII.
THE COST OF A SECRET.
George Richmond found himself suddenly free from his antagonist in Mother Flintstone’s den.
The battle ended sooner than he thought, for his enemy gave a lurch which disengaged them, and when George recovered he was the sole occupant of the place.
“Who was he?” the astonished man asked himself.
The reply came from his imagination, and he sprang to the door and looked out.