"Oh, I merely took a chance at it," I replied, modestly.
"Well, now, that's remarkable. Say—you seem to be a clever young fellow. Are you—are you interested—in science?" he inquired, sitting forward on the very edge of his chair.
"Well, as a doctor, of course," I began.
"Of course, of course," he interposed, "but did you ever take up ancient matters to any extent?"
"Well, no, I cannot say that I have."
"Latin and Greek, of course?" suggested Mr. Percival.
"Oh yes, at college—Latin and Greek."
"Dr. Weatherby," said my visitor, his eyes shining, "I don't mind telling you: I am a—"
He wetted his lips and glanced nervously about him.
"We are quite alone," I said.