“Sorry—my mistake,” said Henry.
“I presume that you meant to ask if I had been successful. Yes, I believe I have, thank you.”
“The fossil fish of this valley—are they of the upper Palaeozoic or of the Mesozoic rocks, Professor?”
Professor Fossil looked keenly at Henry Harrison Conroy.
“That I shall have to determine,” he replied. “I have them classified as to location and depth, and I can assure you that I have some wonderful specimens.”
“Perhaps I am foolish to ask you, sir,” said Henry, “but have you found a specimen of the Ichtus Fillari?”
“No, I haven’t, sir—much to my regret. I doubt if any exists in this local formation. However, I am still searching.”
“I wish you luck, sir,” said Henry soberly.
“Yes—thank you, gentlemen. Well, I must do a little shopping.”
Henry and Judge went on over to the hotel porch, where they sat down to wait for the supper bell to ring.