That last message scared him out. For
another thing, we're going to need you in our campaign, the worst way."
"I'm from Copenhagen; you got to show me," said Simmons.
Darrow laughed softly.
"We'll show you, all right," said he. He sketched briefly for Hallowell's
benefit the reasoning already followed out, and which it is therefore
unnecessary to repeat here. "So now," he concluded, "we will consider this
hypothesis: that these phenomena are caused by one man in control of a
force capable of deadening vibrations in ether and solids within certain
definite limits."
"Why do you limit it?" cried Hallowell.
"Because we have had but one manifestation at a time. If this Unknown were
out really to frighten--which seems to be his intention--it would be much
more effective to visit us with absolute darkness and absolute silence
combined. That would be really terrifying. He has not done so. Therefore,
I conclude that his power is limited in applicability."
"Isn't that a little doubtful?" spoke up Jack.
"Of course," said Darrow cheerfully. "That's where we're going to win out
on this sporting proposition with our dear Brother Eldridge. He won't
accept any hypothesis unless it is absolutely copper-riveted. We will."
"I think you underestimate Eldridge," spoke up Hallowell. "He's the only
original think-tank in a village of horse troughs."
"I don't underestimate him one bit," countered Darrow; "but we have a head
start on him with our reasoning; that's all.
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