Now," he turned to Hallowell, "I want to see your managing editor."
The three took the subway to City Hall Square. The managing editor
received Darrow with much favor as the vehicle of a big scoop brought in
far enough ahead of going to press to permit of ample time for its
development.
"Now, Mr. Curtis," said Darrow to this man, "this is going to be an
interesting week for you. Here's your last exclusive despatch. From
to-morrow morning every paper in town will naturally get every wireless
that comes in."
"H'm," observed Curtis, reading the despatch. "What next?"
"He'll fulfil his threat. To-morrow evening at six o'clock he will stop
the vibrations either of light, of electricity, or of sound--probably of
electricity, as he has appointed the rush hour."
"Most likely," Curtis agreed.
"Warn the people to keep out of the subways, and not to get scared. Take
it easy. There's no danger. Explain why in words of one syllable."
"Sure."
"Now, this is what I'm here for. Up to now these manifestations have been
harmless in their direct effects. But follow the hypothesis to its logical
conclusion. Suppose this man can arrest the vibrations not only of light
and sound, but also of the third member of the vibratory trinity. Suppose
he should go one step farther; and, even for the barest fraction of time,
should be able to stop the vibrations of heat!"
The managing editor half rose.
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