The Invisible Ray Page #5

are leaving Paris immediately

for an unknown destination.

But before departing,

there will be a meeting here.

What sort of meeting?

Well, what do you think

would draw him, Doctor?

A lecture concerning

my recent experiments

with Radium X,

and a chance

to reach you and me.

You are both willing

to take such risk?

Of course.

Yes.

I will invite a limited

number of scientists,

to be admitted

by card only.

Do you think it's fair

to expose them to the danger?

There are only two people

he wants to destroy.

Two, or perhaps three.

My men can check

the list of invitations

at the gate

and maybe capture him there.

Also mingle with your guests.

Exactly.

I will set

the hour of midnight

for the lecture.

At that time his luminosity

will be strong,

as he will delay

taking the counteractive,

hoping for a chance

to use his deadliness

upon Drake and me.

If your men fail

to capture him at the gate,

then at midnight

we bolt all doors

and darken the entire house.

His face and hands will appear

like... like phosphorus

regardless of any disguise.

And if he touches anyone?

[Sneers]

They die.

Prof. Lemaire.

Prof. Lemaire.

Prof. Gothe.

Prof. Gothe.

[Speaking French]

Dr. Benet.

Prof. Reinhardt.

A very strange hour

for such a meeting,

don't you think?

Perhaps.

But Radium X is

a very strange subject.

Benet has his reasons.

Undoubtedly.

He must have something

of importance to show us.

Even the president

of our Congress is here.

Professor Michaeljohn,

if I am not mistaken?

Yes, I am Michaeljohn.

Who are you, sir?

Jones,

of the University of Wales.

We met once, but perhaps

you don't recall me.

I... I think I do.

One meets so many people.

I shall never forget

your treatise

on radiation, sir.

Oh, you...

you remember that, huh?

No doubt, you are on your way

to Dr. Benet's demonstration.

Yes. It should be

a most interesting evening.

It should indeed.

I understand

that no one is to be admitted

without a card.

Yes.

Oh, that reminds me.

Yes, yes, I've got it.

Forgetful sometimes.

Well,

under the circumstances...

Of course.

A nasty night.

Most disagreeable indeed.

I think I've caught a chill.

Napoleon brandy, sir.

I believe a sip or two

would help us on our way.

I suggest

that we step in here,

out of the rain.

I am not very much

on spirits,

but considering the night,

why...

[chuckles]

[Moaning]

[Metal clanging]

Dr. Reno.

Dr. Reno.

Dr. Fergie.

Dr. Fergie.

[Speaking French]

Prof. Michaeljohn.

Prof. Michaeljohn.

[Speaking French]

[Speaking French]

All are here,

except one name.

To be admitted instantly.

Beaudine, you will stand

at the main house switch.

It is to be thrown

at exactly 12:
00.

[People chattering]

[Speaking French]

[Speaking French]

No stranger

has tried to come in,

and all invitations

are accounted for.

Perhaps he won't come.

He will be here.

Probably he's here now.

[Man coughing]

Monsieur le Prsident.

Oh, Dr. Benet.

If you will be patient

for just a few minutes longer,

I will make final adjustments

in my laboratory

and be ready.

[People chattering]

We expected you.

I knew that.

Five thieves.

Two are gone,

three are left.

Do you intend

to kill us all?

Yes.

I felt it was better

to let things alone

when you were first poisoned.

I warned you

about your brain.

It began to affect my brain

almost immediately.

I could feel it coming,

crawling for cells.

Aren't there ever moments

when you think

as you used to think,

when you were human?

Not often now, not often.

And because of that

we must die.

No, because you are thieves.

Five thieves. All thieves.

It will be easiest

just to shake hands.

It will all be over

in a second.

My wife?

In her room with Mrs. Noyer,

as you desired.

But she is nervous, sir.

So am I.

Still, it will soon be over,

one way or the other.

Yes, sir.

One way or the other.

I know something

awful has happened.

Try to compose yourself,

Madame.

I can't stand this

any longer.

Find Mr. Drake

and tell him I must see him,

if only for a moment.

I was ordered

to remain here.

Oh, please go.

Oh, as you say, Madame.

[Knocking on door]

[Rain pattering]

Madame Rukh.

It's good of you to come.

It's my duty to be here.

Where is Diana?

Oh, she is upstairs

in her room.

[Clock chiming]

[People chattering]

Ronnie.

Ronnie.

Diana.

Janos.

[Glass shattering]

Strange Dr. Benet

doesn't return,

don't you think?

Yes, very strange.

[People muttering]

[Knocking on door]

Dr. Benet?

Dr. Benet!

He isn't here.

(Ronald)

Yes, he is.

And so is Rukh.

Don't go any closer.

Max, Louie,

the front stairs.

No, I can't kill you.

I can't.

But he must die.

No, Janos!

[Door closing]

Mother.

No.

I must have time.

I must go on

to reach one more.

Drake.

Don't fire.

My son.

You have broken

the first law of science.

Yes, you are right.

It's better this way.

Goodbye, Mother.

[People screaming]

Diana!

Diana.

My darling. You're safe.

Madame Rukh, permit me

to pay you my homage.

Janos Rukh is dead,

but part of him

will go on eternally

working for humanity.

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