'
'And take care. He will never forgive you for what you did. If he can, he
will kill you.'
She started violently, as though she heard a sound. Her face was
convulsed with sudden fear.
'For God's sake go, go!'
She turned from him quickly, and, before he could prevent her, had
vanished. With heavy heart he plunged again into the bracken.
When Arthur had given his friends some account of this meeting, he
stopped and looked at Dr Porhoet. The doctor went thoughtfully to his
bookcase.
'What is it you want me to tell you?' he asked.
'I think the man is mad,' said Arthur. 'I found out at what asylum his
mother was, and by good luck was able to see the superintendent on my way
through London. He told me that he had grave doubts about Haddo's sanity,
but it was impossible at present to take any steps. I came straight here
because I wanted your advice. Granting that the man is out of his mind,
is it possible that he may be trying some experiment that entails a
sacrifice of human life?'
'Nothing is more probable,' said Dr Porhoet gravely.
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