Chapter 27
Professor Robinson slumbered on, blissfully unconscious of the events that had made the night an exciting one. When he came downstairs early in the morning he strayed accidentally into the room where d**k Ranney was confined under guard. Being short-sighted, he did not see the captive until Ranney hailed him. "Good morning, professor!" The professor skipped nimbly back and gazed at the prisoner in alarm. "You here?" he exclaimed. "Yes," answered d**k, grimly. "But how did it happen?" "I came to the hotel a little after midnight to make you a call, but went first to the room of your assistant." "What, after midnight?" "Yes. It is hardly necessary to explain what happened. Here I am!" "Ah, my friend," said the professor, "this may be fortunate for you, if it leads you to consider an
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