That made it equal." "Oh, no; I'd been nearly knocked out with the sandbag and could hardly keep my feet.

Besides, I had my employers' money in the valise, and it was my business to take care of it." Mrs.Keith made a sign of agreement.
"I beg your pardon.

You were right." "Blake got after the first thief like a panther.

He was so quick I didn't quite see what happened, but the man reeled half-way across the street before he fell, and when his partner saw Blake coming for him he ran.

Then, when the trouble was over, a policeman came along, and he and Blake helped me back to my hotel.