Chapter 18 STUBBS REFUSES TO EXPLAIN

With two bounds the little man covered the distance to Hal's side and bent over. Quickly he placed a hand across Hal's mouth and whispered:

"Sh-h-h. Not so loud!"

Hal shook his head free-his hands were tied-and exclaimed:

"So! This is the thanks we get from you, eh! Why, you little fat-"

"Names won't help any," said Anthony Stubbs, quie