I am the discoverer of the great law of the electrical
transposition of the metals, and I am the first to demonstrate protyle,
so that, I think, Robert, if all my schemes in other directions come to
nothing, my name is at least likely to live in the chemical world.
"There is not very much more for me to tell you. I had my nugget back
from my friend the jeweller, confirming my opinion as to its nature and
its quality. I soon found several methods by which the process might be
simplified, and especially a modification of the ordinary electric
current, which was very much more effective. Having made a certain
amount of gold, I disposed of it for a sum which enabled me to buy
improved materials and stronger batteries. In this way I enlarged my
operations until at last I was in a position to build this house and to
have a laboratory where I could carry out my work on a much larger
scale. As I said before, I can now state with all truth that the
amount of my income is only limited by my desires."
"It is wonderful!" gasped Robert. "It is like a fairy tale. But with
this great discovery in your mind you must have been sorely tempted to
confide it to others."
"I thought well over it. I gave it every consideration.
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