CHAPTER XII

THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure. The Doctor was the last to arrive, and found the other three anxiously awaiting him. He brought with him the valise containing the ring and a suitcase with the drugs and equipment necessary for the journey. He greeted his friends gravely. "The time has come, gentlemen," he said, putting the suitcase on the table. The Big Business Man took out the ring and held it in his…