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short. He was In mood to fight. but
the sight Of revolver made him think
again. Monty was not coward; nei-
Their was he fool. He was quick to
see that struggle would be madness.
"What do you want:" he demanded
as coolly as his nerves would permit.
Put up your hands, quick" And
he hastily obeyed the injunction.
mot q sound out of YOU or you get
1t good and proper. You know what
we want. Get to work. Bill. Ill
watch his hahds."
Help yourselves. boys. I'm not fool
enough to scrap about II. Don't hit
me or shoot. that's all. Re quick about
It, because III take cold if my overcoat
is open long. IIow's business been to-
night" Brewster was to all intents
and purposes the calmest man in New
York.
the searching. you're the first guy
we've seen in a week that looks good"
Il hope you won't be disappointed"
said Monty genially. III I'd expected
this l might have brought more mon
ey."
II guess We'll he satisfied" chuckled
the man with the revolver. You're
awful nice and kind. mister, and may.
be You wouldn't object to tellin' US
when you'll he up dis way ag'in."
Its n pleasure to do business with
you. pardner." said the other, dropping
Monty's $500 watch in his pocket.
"Well leave car fare for you for your
honesty" His hands were running
through Brewster's pockets with the
Quickness Of a machine. "You don't
60 much on jewelry. guess. Are
desc shot buttons de real t'ing?"
They're pearls" said Monty cheer
fully.
"My favorite jool," said the man
with the revolver. clip 'em out, BILL"
Don't cut the shirt" urged Monty.
"I'm going TO a little supper, and
don't like the idea Of punctured
shirt front"
"Ill he careful as kin. mister.
There, guess OATS all. Shall l call a
cab for you. sir:'
mo, thank you think I'll walk"
swell, lust walk south hundred
staps without lookin' round er yellin'
and YOU kin save your skin. guess
you know what ! mean. pardner."
"I'm sure do. Good night"
Good night" came in chuckles from
the two holdup men. But Brewster
hesitatcd, a sharp thought penetrating
his mind.
"By gad," he exclaimed. "you chaps
are very careless. Do you know you've
missed a roll Of $500 in this overcoat
pocket?" The men gasped, and the
spasmodic oaths that came from them
were born Of incredulity. 1t was plain
that they doubted their ears.
Say It ag'in," muttered Bill In be-
wildered tones.
"He's stringin' ms. Bill" said the
other.
"sure." growled Bill TITS nicc
way to treat us. mister. Move along
now and don't turn round"
"Well. you're couple Of nice high.
waymen," cried Monty in disgust.
"Sh! Not so loud"
lnut IL no va. W. VttVut W OuS'-
ness. Do you expect me to go down
into my pocket and hand you the goods
ON a silver tray?"
"Keep your hands up! You don't
woik dat game on me. You got gun
there"
mo, I haven't. This Ia on the level.
You overlooked roll Of bills in your
haste. and Pm not the sort Of fellow to
see nm earnest endeavorer get the
worst OF It. MY hands are up. See
for yourself II I'm not telling you the
truth"
"What kind of a game II disT'
growled Bill, dazed and bewildered.
I'm blowed II know wat to t'ink O.
you," cried he In honest amaxement.
"You don't act drunk, and you amt
crazy. but there's somethin' wrong wild