"We shall apply to you for further information as the case progresses.

I am sure that you will help us if you can, and that you can help us if you will, with your clear head and your admirable frankness.

If you will leave us your card, Dr.
Jervis and I will keep you informed of our prospects and ask for your assistance whenever we need it." After our fair visitor had departed, Thorndyke stood for a minute or more gazing dreamily into the fire.

Then, with a quick glance at his watch, he resumed his hat and, catching up the microscope, handed the camera case to me and made for the door.

"How the time goes!" he exclaimed, as we descended the stairs; "but it hasn't been wasted, Jervis, hey ?" "No, I suppose not," I answered tentatively.
"You suppose not!" he replied.