Chapter 23
"I know this man, Mr. Watson," said Joe. "Who is he?" "He is the same man who robbed me of my money one night about three months ago*** one I told you of." For the first time, Rafferty recognized Joe. "There wasn't enough to make a fuss about," he said. "There was only two dollars and a half." "It was all I had." "Let me up!" said Rafferty, renewing his struggles. "Joe, have you got a rope?" asked Watson. "Bring it here, then. I can't hold this man all night." "What are you going to do with me?" demanded Rafferty uneasily. "Tie you hand and foot till to-morrow morning and then deliver you over to the authorities." "No, you won't!" He made a renewed struggle, but Watson was a man with muscles of iron, and the attempt was unsuccessful. It was not without considerable difficulty,
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