Above all, not a word to anybody--you understand the importance of _that_ ?" "That's all right." "I have a theory--oh, yes, there's a theory.

Without a theory nothing can be done.

I am working, Gammon, on the scientific principle of induction." "Oh, are you!" "Strictly; it has never failed me yet--I can't ay now; appointment at ten-thirty.

But you all hear from me in a day or two." "I say," inquired Gammon, "what's your dress now ?" "Address ?--oh, address letters to this place.

They'll be all right." Another fortnight passed.