![]() ![]() Owing to new experiments, he had made enormous strides beyond the science of Gall and Lavater. ![]() During the time the Stangersons lived in America they were very intimate with Arthur Rance, who was one of the most distinguished phrenologists of the new world. Rance had been an inebriate for only about fifteen years that is to say, since the professor and his daughter left Philadelphia. Some days later, I learned from Frederic Larsan-who, like ourselves, was surprised and mystified by his appearance and reception at the chateau-that Mr. How came it that so sorry a specimen of a man should be so intimate with Monsieur Stangerson? The man's purplish red face, his heavy eyelids, the nervous twitchings, all spoke of his addiction to drink. Rouletabille and I, outwardly indifferent, listened most intently for every word the American would say. I thought you were to have left France the day after the reception at the Elysee." "I did not expect to have the pleasure of seeing you again, Monsieur. I breakfasted with Monsieur Stangerson."Īrthur Rance spoke French perfectly,-almost without an accent. The American extended his hand and Rouletabille, relaxing his frown, shook it and introduced Mr. "You remember me, Monsieur?" asked Rouletabille. ![]()
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