He has worked for years toward a certain end.

For this he has spared no labour, no expense, no personal danger or self-denial.

He is on the line of a result which will place him amongst the foremost discoverers or investigators of his age.

And now, just at the time when any hour might bring him success, he is stricken down!" He stopped, seemingly overcome with emotion.

After a time he recovered himself and went on: "Again, do not misunderstand me as to another point.