Here's some one coming now.

Perhaps it is Ned." But it was not Ned, for there were noises in the hall, just beyond the door, which indicated a struggle, and then a sharp voice called out: "Cut it out, youse feller! Cut it out, or I'll bring out me educated left.

Let me alone, I say.

I ain't no tramp." Both boys recognized the voice, and Fremont hastened to unlock the door.

When it was opened the second surprise of the evening confronted the fugitive.