Under His Thumb — page 156: what you’re looking at

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‘“Wait. If I could only recall where I have heard that voice before.’’ “Is it that ruffian, Bill Leary?’’ PON. 10° | “Itis strange you can’t remember. But if we are going to run from him we haven’t a minute to lose.’’ ‘“We will stand our ground. Ido not believe this hut belongs to him, and there is no need of running from a shadow. Here he comes. I will challenge him.’’ 3 And in the same breath the brave girl demanded, in a clear tone: ‘““Who are you, sir?”’ The man halted, uttered a startled ejaculation, and then exclaimed : ‘““A woman in this place! Ah, there are two!’’ As he spoke the man produced a lantern, which had been concealed until then. The light flashed into the faces of the girls, at the same time illuming his own. “Stella Brandon!’’ the man cried, huskily. “George Dyer, the missing foreman!’’ uttered Stella, in consternation. It was a strange meeting. UNDER HIS THUMB, 147 mn (e(0) Gomicbooks