A Bid for Fortune: or Dr. Nikola's Vendetta

Excerpt: ... the elbow it would be clearly impossible to force a message through it. All day we devoted ourselves to attempts to solve what seemed a hopeless difficulty. Then like a flash a brilliant inspiration burst upon me. "By Jove, I have it!" I said, taking care to whisper lest any one might be listening at the door. "We must manage by hook or crook to catch a mouse and let him carry our appeal for help to the outside world." "A magnificent idea! If we can catch one I do believe you'v...