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The elder man spoke : `` I am Professor Bentley , of Harvard University , and this is Professor Wheeler . '' Nyoda graciously acknowledged the introductions . `` We have been staying at the other end of the lake , '' resumed the stranger , `` and intended to return home to-day , but missed the steamer . We were told that a steamer passed Wharton 's Landing at noon , so we walked over for it . Can you tell us which is Wharton 's Landing ? '' `` That is Wharton 's Landing directly opposite , '' replied Nyoda , `` but the steamer has already gone past . There is a different schedule on holidays .