He turned to Puss Parker at his side and said: "Merriwell handles himself like an old professional.

By Jove! I believe there's good stuff in that fellow!" "Diamond would like to kill Merriwell," said Parker.

"You can see it in his face and eyes." In truth there was a deadly look in the eyes of the pale-faced young Virginian.

His lips were pressed together, and a hardening of the jaws told that his teeth were set.

He was following Merriwell up, and the latter was avoiding him with ease.