“You did not decide to dance?”
It was the voice of the doctor.
“No,” answered Hodge shortly.
“It is a beautiful evening.”
“Yes.”
Bart did not feel inclined to talk just then, but the doctor lingered.
“If you are not going to dance, what do you say to a stroll?”
Now, Hodge had no fancy for taking a stroll with this man just then, and he politely declined.
“Perhaps I might be able to tell you some things of interest,” suggested the doctor, in a low voice. “You know I have a secret. Wouldn’t you like to be able to acquire marvelous strength?”