Page:The Secret of Chimneys - 1987.djvu/207

This page has been validated.
The Secret of Chimneys
 

sound behind him and swung round, his hand traveling to his coat pocket.

But a sharp command arrested him.

“Hands up, sonny. You didn’t expect to see me here, but I happened to catch the same train as you at Victoria.”

It was Mr. Hiram Fish who was standing in the doorway. He was smiling and in his hand was a big blue automatic.

195