When we arrived at the Berkeley Hotel, Van Helsing found a telegram waiting for him:⁠—

“Am coming up by train. Jonathan at Whitby. Important news.⁠—

Mina Harker

.”

The Professor was delighted. “Ah, that wonderful Madam Mina,” he said, “pearl among women! She arrive, but I cannot stay. She must go to your house, friend John. You must meet her at the station. Telegraph her

en route