than theyare. It is little wonder," he added, "that your sense of humour wasclouded, with the mind-forces of that dead monster trying to use yourbrain for their dissemination. You have had an interesting adventure,Mr. Felix Pender, and, let me add, a fortunate escape."
The author was about to renew his thanks when there came a sound ofscratching at the door, and the doctor sprang up quickly.
"It's time for me to go. I left my dog on the step, but I suppose--"
Before he had time to open the door, it had yielded to the pressurebehind it and flew wide open to admit a great yellow-haired collie. Thedog, wagging his tail and contorting his whole body with delight, toreacross the floor and tried to leap up upon his owner's breast. And therewas laughter and happiness in the old eyes; for they were clear again asthe day.