"Where are you, Lenora ?" he signalled.

"Send me word and I will fetch you.

I am in my own house for the present.

Let me know that you are safe." The Professor leaned back, smoking one of Quest's excellent cigars.

He was beginning to show signs of the liveliest interest.
[Illustration: QUEST AND LAURA CHANGE CLOTHES SO THAT QUEST MAY MAKE HIS ESCAPE.] [Illustration: ONE OF THE CLUB'S BUTLERS TURNS IN A FIRE ALARM.] "Quest," he said, "I wish I could induce you to dismiss this extraordinary supposition of yours concerning my servant Craig.