The Thinking Machine Collected Stories Novel Chapters
List of most recent chapters published for the The Thinking Machine Collected Stories novel. A total of 234 chapters have been translated and the release date of the last chapter is Apr 02, 2024
Latest Release: Chapter 1 : THE THINKING MACHINE.Collected Stories by Jacques Futrelle.ABOUT THE AUTHOR.Jacques Futr
THE THINKING MACHINE.Collected Stories by Jacques Futrelle.ABOUT THE AUTHOR.Jacques Futrelle (1875-1912) was born in Georgia on April 9th, the son of an Atlanta teacher. He began to write for the Atlanta Journal at age 18, and moved on to the New York Her
- 201 It was on the third day following that Mrs. Roswell hurriedly summoned The Thinking Machine to her home. When he arrived she was deeply agitated."Another of the small stones has been stolen from the tiara," she told him hurriedly. "The circ
- 202 "If somnambulism, then who was the somnambulist?" The Thinking Machine resumed after a moment. "It did not seem to be you, Mrs. Roswell. You are not of a nervous temperament; you are a normal healthy woman. If we accept as true your stateme
- 203 "Have you three-volume book of any sort that you read or refer to frequently?"For some reason Colgate seemed a little startled. It was only momentary, however. "I suppose I have several books of three volumes," he replied."No part
- 204 "That's all right-that's all right," murmured the young man, and overcome by the exertion of speech his head dropped back and in a moment he was sound asleep.Without apparent compunction The Thinking Machine searched his pockets. After
- 205 "Oh, take it all," said Garland magnanimously, "because I am going to make you return it, anyway."The stranger laughed pleasantly. "I am going now," he said; "but before I go I should like to tell you that you play reall
- 206 "But he says he doesn't," Hatch remonstrated."There may be circ.u.mstances which make it necessary for him to say that," continued the scientist."He is prepared to swear that he never saw the man before.""That might
- 207 For a minute or more the young man stared straight into the squint eyes. "If the lady in question should have made such a request of me in person, I should have destroyed it," said the young man; "otherwise I--""She makes that req
- 208 The Burglar laughed again and stood up lazily."Come on, this is stupid," he suggested. "Let's go out and see what's doing.""Say, just between ourselves tell us who you are," urged the Czar. "Your voice seems fa
- 209 "Yes, a detective disguised as a gentleman.""Oh, if they are watching us what shall we do?"The Burglar glanced out, and seeing the man to whom the lumpy individual had spoken coming toward the conservatory, turned suddenly to the Girl.
- 210 "No, sir.""Would you remember it if you saw it or heard it again?"The servant looked at Mr. Randolph helplessly."I don't think I would, sir," he answered."And the Girl? Did you notice the card she gave you?"&qu
- 211 "No," said the Supreme Intelligence over the 'phone. "It wouldn't be wise to make it public. It isn't necessary at all. I understand. I'll order a search immediately. No. The newspapers will get nothing of it. Good-by.&q
- 212 "No smoking," said the conductor.The reporter stared at him with dull eyes and then went in and sat down with the cigar in his mouth."No smoking, I told you," bawled the conductor."Certainly not," exclaimed Hatch indignantly.
- 213 "Did the injury to your arm," he went on after the approved manner of attorney for the prosecution, "prevent you going to the ball?""I won't answer that.""What is the nature of the injury?""Now, see here,
- 214 Those satellites of the Supreme Police Intelligence of the Metropolitan District who had been taking the Randolph mystery to pieces to see what made it tick, lined up in front of Detective Mallory, in his private office, at police headquarters, early Sat.
- 215 "I heard the wagon stop," the servant went on in an awed tone. "Still I listened. Then came the sound of footsteps on the walk and then on the steps. I walked slowly along the hall toward the front door. As I did so the bell rang.""Yes, ting-a-ling-a
- 216 The Burglar took another quick look behind, then his foot went out against the speed-regulator and the car fairly leaped with suddenly increased impetus. The regulator was in the last notch now, and the car was one that had raced at Ormond Beach."Oh, dea
- 217 When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be. He was comfortable-quite comfortable- wrapped in a delicious, languorous la.s.situde which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation. A woman's hand
- 218 "You-you stole it!""Well, if you prefer it that way-yes."The Burglar was staring steadily into the darkness toward that point whence came the voice, but the night was so dense that not a trace of the Girl was visible. He laughed again."It seems to me
- 219 "No. I have no place to go. What is the nearest village or town?""Watertown, but you'd better stay and rest a while. You look all tuckered out.""Oh, thank you so much," said the Girl gratefully. "But it would be so much trouble for--"The Angel pi
- 220 This comprehended in all its horror, she promptly arose and hid the bag between the mattress and the springs. Soon after she extinguished the light and retired with little s.h.i.+vers running up and down all over her. She snuggled her head down under the
- 221 "I presume, Miss Meredith," he said solemnly, "that the maid informed you of my ident.i.ty?""Yes," replied Dollie weakly. "She said you were a detective.""Ah!" exclaimed the reporter meaningly, "then we understand each other. Now, Miss Meredith
- 222 "Well?" d.i.c.k inquired.Hatch dropped into a chair and twirled his hat."Heard the news?" he asked."The return of the gold plate, yes," and d.i.c.k pa.s.sed a hand across his fevered brow. "It makes me dizzy.""Heard anything from Miss Meredith?"
- 223 "Does your daughter know anything of that affair?""Certainly not.""Where is your son?""None of your business, sir!""I don't suppose there's any doubt in your mind of my affection for your daughter?""I suppose you do admire her," snapped the
- 224 "How can I when I helped you run away with the horrid stuff?""If I pledge you my word of honour that I told you the truth?""I can't believe it, I can't!" wailed Dollie desolately. "No one could believe it. I never suspected-never dreamed-of the p
- 225 "Oh, isn't that delightful?" beamed Dollie."In view of everything and your broken promise to me-the promise not to see Herbert again-I think it wisest," he continued."Perhaps it is," she mused."Why did you see him?&
- 226 "Only eleven, yes.""And I think you said two shots were fired at the thief?""Yes.""Who fired them, please?""One of the detectives-Cunningham, I think.""It was a detective-you know that?""Yes
- 227 He sat thus when The Thinking Machine called. The Supreme Intelligence-Mr. Mallory-knew Professor Van Dusen well, and, though he received his visitor graciously, he showed no difficulty in restraining any undue outburst of enthusiasm. Instead, the same ad
- 228 "Well?" d.i.c.k wheeled on him angrily."What he said alone would convict you, even if the stuff had not been found here," Hatch replied."Are you trying to convict me?" d.i.c.k demanded."I'm trying to get the truth,&
- 229 "Three months.""Do you know he is there?"Mr. Meredith started to say something then swallowed it with an effort."I know it positively, yes," he replied. "I received this letter dated the second from him three days ago, a
- 230 "Do you know who was in the automobile?" d.i.c.k insisted."I can only answer that question when you have answered mine," the scientist went on. "Was Harry Meredith masked when he entered this room last Thursday night?"d.i.c.k
- 231 "I bound my handkerchief on it," replied the Girl. Her voice was low, almost a whisper."Where was the wound?""In the right shoulder," she replied."Back or front?" insisted the scientist."Back," she replied
- 232 "Certainly not!" A blaze of indignation suffused her cheeks."Your casket of jewels was found among the stolen goods in his possession?""Yes, but--"With a wave of his hand the Supreme Intelligence stopped explanations and turn
- 233 "How do you know it?""Because I attended his funeral," was the prompt reply. d.i.c.k saw a shadow of impatience flash into his visitor's face and instantly pa.s.s."How did he die?" queried the scientist."He was lost from his catboat," d.i.c.k ans
- 234 That was all. For a long time there was silence. Dollie Merediths pretty face was radiant and her eyes were fastened on her father. Mr. Meredith glanced at her, cleared his throat several times, then arose and offered his hand to d.i.c.k Herbert. "I