Under His Thumb — page 21: what you’re looking at

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12 | UNDER HIS THUMB. Steve’s hasty reflections were interrupted by a shadow falling athwart the floor. At the same in- stant he turned and met the gaze of George Dyer. ‘‘Not a sound—on your life, be quiet!’’ the fore- man huskily exclaimed, emphasizing his command by thrusting a revolver close to the startled young- ster’s face. , | Steve knew better than to disobey an injunction like that. Yet he was not frightened, for there was an expression in the young man’s eyes more likely to excite pity than fear. ‘““‘Why are the cops chasin’ you?’’ Steve found voice to ask. ‘‘Hush! I must hide, and you must not betray me, Steve. You will not betray me!’’ Dyer exclaimed, in low, earnest tones. Comicboo ‘S co