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Rh found something to do, at seven o'clock to-night. I shall write her a line to inclose with the money. And believe me, sir, I am truly grateful to you for your kindness."

"Not at all," replied Dr. Giles. "But now that I come to think of it, my boy, you have not yet asked any questions about the trip you are going to undertake, but seem willing to go into it blindfolded."

"I thought all I should have to do would be to get into the car," said William. "I supposed you would press the button and do all the rest."

"Even so, I should think you'd want to know something of the dangers that you will have to run."

"I'd much rather not," replied William. "What's the use of knowing about a danger when you can't help yourself? While I am falling through the earth I'll be as helpless as a baby; so what's the good of frightening me by telling me of the danger! You would only make me nervous and want to back out."

"I guess there's not much danger of your backing out," said Dr. Giles, after a careful survey of the manly face before him. "Besides, you will not be so wholly helpless as you seem to think."