The inventor took up a paper from the table, but he was so nervous that he could not concentrate his attention upon it.
Ten minutes later Justin Wood entered the room.
"I am glad to see you, Scott," was his cordial greeting.
"Thank you, Mr. Wood. I come on business. Let me introduce Mr. Babcock."
"Glad to see you, Mr. Babcock," said Wood, courteously.
"Could we go up to your room? We won't keep you long."
"Certainly. Follow me."
Mr. Wood had a front room on the third floor a pleasant apartment, for which he paid a high rent.
"Now, Mr. Wood," began Scott, "I am going to ask your attention for ten minutes."