The Cairo bulletin., 1913-08-26

Of which he tapped methodica1y no
palm of his left hand Helen had
sunk back into the depths of her arm
chair. and was watching with immo-
bile countenance but wildly interested
eyes the progress of the duel
Granting for the moment your ma.
jor hypothesis" Eldridge stated at
last. Il follow your other essential
statements. The man is unbalanced
because he chooses such method OF
accomplishing simple end"
Quite SO"
His power is limited because It has
been applied to but one manifestation
of etheric vibration at tins: and each
manifestation has had a defined dura.
ton"
A.. barrow bowed. "Yow are the only
original think-tank." he quoted Hal
loweifs earlier remark
''You are most kind to place me in
possession OF these additional facts"
said Eldridge. resuming his glasses,
for naturally my conclusions, based on
incomplete premises, could hardly be-
considered more than tentative. The
happy accident of an acquaintance with
the existence of these wireless mes
sages and this personal enmity gave
you manifest but artificial advant-
age in the construction of your hy-'
pothesis."
Did not see you in the corridor OF
the Atlas Building the day of the first
electrical failure?" asked barrow.
Certainly"
Then you had just as much to 60 on,
as I did," drawled barrow, half CLOS
ing his eyes. The long dark lashes
fell across his cheek, investing him
in his most harmless and effieminate
look.
Il fail to-"
Yes. you fail. all right" interrupted
barrow. "You had all the strings In
your Hands, but you were q mile be-
hind me in the solution OF this mys-
terry. I'll tell you why; it Was Cor the
same reason that you're going to fail
second tine. now that once aTaIn
I've put all the strings in your hands"
Il must soH6ess fail to gather your
meaning" saS Professor Eldrisge
oolaG.
1T was for the same reason that ni-
ways untl his death you were infertO-
to dear old Doctor Schermerhorn as IL
scientist You are an almost perfect
thinking machine"
barrow quite deliberately lighted
cis@rette, dipped the match inp the
CRATE, and leaned back luxurionsly.
PrQzkssor Eldridge sat bolt upright,
wsNsng. Helen Warford watched them
both
You have no humanity; you have
no Imagination" stated barrow atlast.
you follow the dictates of rigid sci.
ence. and of logic
Most certainly" Eldridge agreed to
this, as to q compliment.
1T takes you far" continued Oar
row, but not far eRough. You observe
only facts; also observe men. YOU
will follow only where. your facts lead:
/ am willing 10 take asleap In the dark.
I'll have all this matter hunted out.
chile you are proving your first steps,
That, l understand II. Is a chal-
ienge?" demand Eldridge. touched Ia
his pride of the scientific dlagnostician.
That" said Percy Darrow blandly,
lis statement of feet"
I'VE shall gee"
"SuSe!" agreed Darrow. NOW, the
thing to do is to find Monsieur X.
don't know whether your curiously
s. ellate mind has arrived at tho
point where 1t La willing to ADMIT tbs
existence of Monsieur X or noti but
1t will. The man who finds Monsieur X
wins. Now, you know or can read In
the morning paper every fact have.
Go to IT."
Bldridge bowed formally.
There's one other thing" went on
barrow In a more serious tone OF
voice. You have, of course, consid-
cred the logical result of this power
carried to its ultimate possibility"
Certainly" replied Eldridge coldly.
''The Question Is superflous.
1T Is a conclusion which many scien-
tiffe minds will come to, but which
will escape the general pablic unless
fha esl--siaa la rz,.hl:s;.s.! For sN~S
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