THE WHISPERER IN THE DARKNESS (CHAPS 4-5) H.P. LOVECRAFT

Akeley's letters change from panic stricken to peaceful, convincing Wilmuth that all is ok and that Akeley is sitting on world-changing information. Wilmuth lets his ambition overcome his sense of caution and books a train ride to visit Akeley., who has aked him to bring the phonograph, the pictures, and all the letters with him.