Chapter 24 CORNERED

Tom Fairfield heard the sound of a struggle ahead of him in the blackness. He heard the panting of breaths, heavily drawn, and the impact of blows.

"I'm coming, Ray! I'm coming. Hold him!" yelled Tom. "Don't let him get away!"

"I-I won't, Tom!" was the answer. "But-hurry up!"

Tom sprang forward, but it was almost his undoing, for he slippe