“It’s a graft, if you ask me,” Penny declared. “Poor Mr. Johnson seems hypnotized.”
“I wish we could see that test tomorrow night!”
“So do I. In fact, I’d be willing to bet the machine won’t work.”
“What makes you think so?”
“Just my doubting nature, I suppose. No, there’s more to it than that, Lou. Didn’t you notice how startled the Bettenridges were when their star customer appeared?”
“They did look a bit upset.”
“And the professor refused to give a demonstration tonight, although obviously it would have been to his advantage.”
“He explained he had an engagement with Navy men.”
“Which I suspect was all a made-up story. No, Lou, there must be another reason why the professor was unwilling to give the demonstration. He probably knows his machine won’t work.”
“You’re convinced he’s a fraud.”