"I am glad you have come." "I am glad, also," said the voice harshly, "as I wish to know why you propose to betray me." "Because you won't pay me the money," said Mrs.Clear boldly.

"And if you don't give it to me this very night I'll go straight and tell the police all about my husband." "I'll kill you first!" cried the man with a snarl, and made a dash at the woman.

With a cry for help she eluded him and sprang towards the bedroom door for protection.

The next moment the four watchers were in the room wrestling with Wrent.

When he felt the grip of their hands, and knew that he was betrayed, he cried out savagely, and fought with the strength of two men.