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When presently the hypnotist recovered his senses, his head ached
severely, his back was against Denton's knees and Denton was sponging
his face.
The hypnotist did not speak. But presently he indicated by a gesture
that in his opinion he had been sponged enough. "Let me get up," he
said.
"
"
"
Not yet," said Denton.
You have assaulted me, you scoundrel!"
We are alone," said Denton, "and the door is secure."
There was an interval of thought.
"Unless I sponge," said Denton, "your forehead will develop a tremendous
bruise."
"You can go on sponging," said the hypnotist sulkily.
There was another pause.
"
We might be in the Stone Age," said the hypnotist. "Violence!
Struggle!"
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