Apart from that, you know, Mr.Quest, a scene such as we have just witnessed has a peculiar--I might almost say fascination for me," the Professor continued, with a little glint in his eyes.

"You, as a man of science, can realise, I am sure, that the criminal side of human nature is always of interest to an anthropologist." "That must be so, of course," Quest agreed, glancing towards the automobile in which Lenora was seated.

"If you'll excuse me, Professor, I think I must be getting along.

We shall meet again, I trust." "One moment," the Professor begged eagerly.

"Tell me, Mr.Quest--I want your honest opinion.