Do you think I killed Kaffar, the Egyptian ?" "No, I do not; but your enemy intended you should." "Why did I not, then ?" "Because the Egyptian also possessed a mesmerist's power, and hindered you.

At any rate, such is my opinion.

I am not sure;" and the little man looked very wise.
"Expect us early to-morrow morning," I said, and then went away to the nearest telegraph office, with a lighter heart than I had known for many long months.

The little professor had given me some hope.

The matter was still enshrouded in mystery, but still I thought I had found a possible solution.
"_Send Simon Slowden to me at once_" I telegraphed.