PART II
CHAPTER V
AT MIDNIGHT ON THE MARSHES. THE SECRET OF THE OLD HULK
Doctor Upjelly returned on the afternoon of the third day after he left for London. Directly I heard his trap drive away and knew that he was in his study, I went into his house and knocked at the door.
"I have very grave news to tell you, Doctor," I said.
He started. I distinctly saw him start and he flashed a quick look at me. One might almost have thought that he was frightened, but he swallowed something in his throat and his voice was calm and cold as ever when he answered.
"And what is that, Mr. Carey?"
"I am sorry, I am very sorry, to say that Dickson max. has run away."