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THE MAN IN THE PASSAGE
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he saw it would be hopeless. He would be unarmed, caught in a trap, with a man who was probably already a murderer covering him with a revolver. They went on, an ignominious procession, right up to the opening in Reeves' room, which they had left ajar behind them.

"Step right out," said the voice, "and don't stir till I tell you."

Obediently they crept out into Reeves' room, expecting the stranger to shut the door behind them and fasten it in some way still unknown to them. It was a surprise to both of them when the secret entrance was once more blocked with the shadow of a human form, and they were followed into the daylight by a quite unmistakable policeman.

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