“And, tell me, what connection had Doctor Flynn with the affair?” I demanded, utterly astounded at the very remarkable story unfolded.
“Listen—and I’ll tell you the whole truth,” Kirk said; and, pausing, he looked at both father and daughter, as though to obtain their consent to make further revelations, and thereby elucidate what was certainly the most extraordinary mystery of modern times.
What I had heard was startling enough, in all conscience, but what I was yet to learn was still more astounding, as you will see.
Chapter Thirty One.
I am again Perplexed.
As we spoke, Antonio entered, and handed his master a note, which, on reading, he handed in turn to Kirk.
“You’ll go, I suppose?” he asked the Professor.
“I think so,” was Greer’s reply. “I’ll cross to-night. But if I go, I must first run into the City to see Meyrick,” and he glanced at his watch, exclaiming, “By Jove! I must be off!” Then, turning to Antonio, he ordered a taxi.