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 —And there is also my old teacher, Dr. Waldbrott.

—Of the University of Heidelberg?

—Yes, father, he lectures there.

—On what subject?

—Astral Chemistry.

—[To .] Tell me what that is.

—The chemistry of the heavenly bodies.

—Oh!

—I know the old gentleman. An admirable man and an eminent scholar.

—Yes, isn't he? He honors me with his confidence.

—Chemistry of the heavenly bodies?

—Yes.

—Yes. [There is a pause.]

—Dr. Waldbrott used to say to me that he would die happy if he could be sure that I would continue his life's work. He has entrusted his two great theories to me.

—I beg your pardon, but how many great theories had he altogether?

—Two.

—And he entrusted them both to you?

—Yes.

—Good!

—It is a very important, a very serious trust, your highness.