Zerub Throop's Experiment (Classic Reprint)
Whitney, Mrs. A. D. T. Excerpt from Zerub Throop's ExperimentZerub Throop sat in his spring-lock sanctum. It was a contrivance of his, whereby it might never be precisely known whether he was out or in, also, no other person, curious or dishonest, could invade the place to occupy it even for a moment, except with door carefully set wide. He carried the key in his pocket. Once swung to, the heavy leaf fastened itself instantly, then he and his cigar and his black cat...