27/48 It is a hard thing that I ask, but you will do it, will you not, for Lucy's sake ?" Arthur spoke out heartily, like his old self, "Dr.Van Helsing, you may do what you will. I feel that in saying this I am doing what my dear one would have approved. I shall not trouble you with questions till the time comes." The old Professor stood up as he said solemnly, "And you are right. We and you too, you most of all, dear boy, will have to pass through the bitter water before we reach the sweet. Van Helsing did not go to bed at all. |