tightened.

A frantic desire to free himself took possession of Kemp. The hand

of the bandaged arm gripped his shoulder, and he was suddenly

tripped and flung backwards upon the bed. He opened his mouth to

shout, and the corner of the sheet was thrust between his teeth.

The Invisible Man had him down grimly, but his arms were free and

he struck and tried to kick savagely.

"Listen to reason, will you?" said the Invisible Man, sticking to

him in spite of a pounding in the ribs. "By Heaven! you'll madden

me in a minute!

"Lie still, you fool!" bawled the Invisible Man in Kemp's ear.

Kemp struggled for another moment and then lay still.

"If you shout, I'll smash your face," said the Invisible Man,

relieving his mouth.

"I'm an Invisible Man. It's no foolishness, and no magic. I really

am an Invisible Man. And I want your help. I don't want to hurt

you, but if you behave like a frantic rustic, I must. Don't you

remember me, Kemp? Griffin, of University College?"

"Let me get up," said Kemp. "I'll stop where I am. And let me sit

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