CHAPTER LXX

The Flood Lacy was growing cramped when he heard a step in the passage and crouched back, although it was so dark that it was almost impossible for the old man to see him. Presently he caught the glint of a lantern, and Abe Bellamy stepped over the barrier. "Mr. Bellamy!" said Lacy in a frantic whisper. Bellamy swung round. "Hullo! How did you get there?" "For God's sake don't shout!" said Lacy. Fortunately, as he thought, the noise of hammering below would drown the sound of the old man's voice. "What do you want?…