Dr.

Van Helsing, you may do what you will. I feel that in saying this I am doing what my dear one would have approved. I shall not trouble you with questions till the time comes.”

The old Professor stood up as he said solemnly:⁠—

“And you are right. There will be pain for us all; but it will not be all pain, nor will this pain be the last. We and you too⁠—you most of all, my dear boy⁠—will have to pass through the bitter water before we reach the sweet. But we must be brave of heart and unselfish, and do our duty, and all will be well!”