Behind locked doors young Morrison worked at his invention, day and night, while Wridsdale, his employer, watched with cold eyes and tight lips. Forgetting food, forgetting rest, Morrison worked on, until the pain in his head became a vast roaring and his mad laughter filled the guarded room.
What was the secret of that insane and mirthless laughter, and what was in that Stumpy Todd, the night watchman, saw and heard on the fateful night?
Desperately Lucy Morrison faces the ruthless despoiler of her brother and from an entirely unexpected quarter there comes to her the aid that is necessary to win her gallant fight.
Fletcher unravels the mystery in his customary satisfactory way, an intriguing and fun read.

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