Chapter 76

Nothing unusual was to be seen, and he watched the vague form of his bed-mate. The latter was now rigid, struggling with the weight that oppressed his lungs, and apparently staring off into the room. Then, to Burke’s amazement, Hayden started to breathe normally. “Burke,” he whispered hoarsely, “did you see it? Did you see them pass down the stairs?” “Eh?” grunted Burke sleepily. “My God!” muttered Hayden, “you were to watch, and you fall asleep. They have gone down the stairs. They’ll come back again in four or fi…