In which our hero, Mr. Eiren Adair undertakes some research; forges new alliances; and meets the eccentric sculptor, Mr. Severin Quilby.

Having read the short story, so ill-recommended by the priest, Father Bele, our hero finds that his insomnia and short-nerves have been opened to an entirely new strain of pressure.

Enter, also, the notorious Greyhound, bane of the priest and gardener, and weaker of havoc upon the dreams of our hero.