“No one knew I came here.”
“For safety get aboard the ice ship and hide yourself, while I open the door and ascertain who is outside.”
The professor complied.
He had hardly done so when the bell rang loudly.
Frank flung open the door.
Upon the threshold stood a detective.
“Well?” demanded Frank, eyeing him keenly.
“I am after Dr. Vaneyke, sir,” replied the officer.
“What for?”
“Murder.”