Chapter 26

"I knew it," groaned the other. "I knew it was that. Well, let me tell you one thing, sir. If this infamous outrage has been perpetrated on me in order to make me keep silent about it--I still refuse utterly. You may detain me here in your power until after the meeting of the Society, but I shall give my discovery to the world all the same." Mr. Robinson gently stroked his side whiskers. "A most remarkable discovery," he repeated as if the other had not spoken. "I congratulate you upon it, Professor. And being…