"Professor Aitken, I think."
"He ought to know better. Any others?"
"I couldn't understand them all. There was one of polarizing the island because of the steel structures; and the—"
"No human agency?"
"What?"
"No man or men are suspected of bringing this about?"
"Oh, no! You don't think—"
"No, I don't think. I only imagine; and I haven't much basis for imagining. But if my imaginations come out right, we'll have plenty to do."
"Where, now?" asked Jack, as the scientist finished dressing and reached for his hat. "Breakfast?"
"No, I ate that before I dressed. We'll make a call on the Atlas
Building."