You have made a great name for yourself, Mr.Quest.You are one of those who have made science your handmaiden in a wonderful profession." "You are very kind, Professor," Quest observed, flicking the ash from his cigar.
"Not at all," the other insisted.

"Not at all.

I have the greatest admiration for your methods." "I am sorry," Quest remarked, "that our first meeting here should be under such distressing circumstances." The Professor nodded gravely.

He glanced towards his brother, who was talking to an acquaintance a few feet away.
"It has been a most melancholy occasion," he admitted, his voice shaking with emotion.

"Still, I felt it my duty to support my brother through the trial.