Perhaps I may gain more knowledge out of the folly of this madman than I shall from the teaching of the most wise.

Who knows ?" I went on with my work, and before long was through that in hand.

It seemed that the time had been very short indeed, but there was Van Helsing back in the study.
"Do I interrupt ?" he asked politely as he stood at the door.
"Not at all," I answered.

"Come in.

My work is finished, and I am free.