down my bridges behind me, as you seem to have done. Once in my car,
as I say, and we'll move away from here."

"Then we may as well be moving," said McKenzie, who had not spoken
until that moment.

"Right," Hal agreed. "But we must be careful. No telling how many
Germans are nearby, scouring the streets for us. Lead the way,
Stubbs."

"That's right," said Stubbs, "pick me for the easy work."

"I'll lead the way if the little man is afraid," growled McKenzie.

Stubbs whirled on him in the darkness.

"Look here!" he exclaimed, "I allow no man to talk to me like that.
Understand?"

McKenzie was somewhat taken aback, but he growled again:

"Then lead on and don't talk so much."

Stubbs would have made " another angry retort, but Hal nudged him to
move.

Muttering to himself, Stubbs led the way to the street again.

There was no one in sight as they emerged from the darkened house, and
they moved off down the street with rapid strides. Occasionally they