7/77 He likes to be first in the field; but he would acclaim with delight another man's scientific triumph--if another anticipated him; for would it not mean a triumph for universal science ?--and is not the advancement of science Sebastian's religion? he would do almost as much, or more. He would stab a man without remorse, if he thought that by stabbing him he could advance knowledge." I recognised at once the truth of her diagnosis. "Nurse Wade," I cried, "you are a wonderful woman! I believe you are right; but--how did you come to think of it ?" A cloud passed over her brow. "I have reason to know it," she answered, slowly. |