Chapter 50

"A foreigner came in about an hour ago," answered his wife. "He had it then. And he said he'd come again to-night." "He did, did he?" said Hugh slowly. "I wonder if it's my friend the Italian. Anyway, kid, it's the only chance. Did he come alone last time?" "Yes: I don't think there was anyone with him. I'm sure there wasn't." "Then we must chance it," said Hugh. "Say something; get him into the room and then leave him to me. And if for any reason he doesn't come I'll have to leave you here and raise the ga…