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CHAPTER 26 |
Page 6 of 13 |
I do believe that under God's providence I have made a discovery. I shall get the maps and look over them. I am more than ever sure that I am right. My new conclusion is ready, so I shall get our party together and read it. They can judge it. It is well to be accurate, and every minute is precious. MINA HARKER'S MEMORANDUM (ENTERED IN HER JOURNAL) Ground of inquiry.--Count Dracula's problem is to get back to his own place. (a) He must be brought back by some one. This is evident; for had he power to move himself as he wished he could go either as man, or wolf, or bat, or in some other way. He evidently fears discovery or interference, in the state of helplessness in which he must be, confined as he is between dawn and sunset in his wooden box. (b) How is he to be taken?--Here a process of exclusions may help us. By road, by rail, by water? 1. By Road.--There are endless difficulties, especially in leaving the city. (x) There are people. And people are curious, and investigate. A hint, a surmise, a doubt as to what might be in the box, would destroy him. (y) There are, or there may be, customs and octroi officers to pass. (z) His pursuers might follow. This is his highest fear. And in order to prevent his being betrayed he has repelled, so far as he can, even his victim, me! |
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