"NOW THERE ARE THREE!"




X

MAN OR PHANTOM


It was Hobart who came to first. His voice was good to hear. It
was natural; it was sweet and human, but it was pregnant with
disappointment: "We are fools, Harry; we are fools!"

But I could only stare. I remember saying: "The Blind Spot?"

"Yes," returned Hobart, "the Blind Spot. But what is it? We saw him
go. Did you see it?"

"It gets me," I answered. "He just vanished into space. It--"
Frankly I was afraid.

"It tallies well with the reports. The old lady and Jerome.
Remember?"

"And the bell?" I looked about the room.

"Exactly. Phenomena! Watson was right. I just wonder--but the
bell? Remember the doctor? 'The greatest day since Columbus.' No,
don't cross the room, Harry, I'm a bit leery: A great discovery! I