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The conversation between Anthony and Dr. Rockbotham in the car on the way to Berringer's house was of the politest and chattiest kind, interspersed with moments of seriousness. They began by discussing the curious meteorological conditions, agreeing that such frequent repetitions of thunder without lightning or rain were very unusual.
"Some kind of electrical nucleus, I suppose," the doctor said, "though why the discharge should be audible but not visible, I don't know."