"If there was a reliable light-meter," said Roswell, "it might make a difference to know about how the light was being transmitted, is all."
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Here we see where Roswell's priorities lie. He's a photographer. A light-meter measures the intensity of light and photographers use them to determine the correct length of the exposure when taking a photograph. Roswell has no stake in whether or not Æther exists. He'd just like scientists to know for sure so that they could develop a superior light-meter.
At this moment in the story, Merle Rideout has not discovered his passion for photography. But he's here at this table in this saloon listening to some regulars discuss light. He's obviously going to be drawn to the cool and cynical photographer rather than the hyper-focused nerd making up shit on the fly to hold court over the others. What's happening here has nothing to actually do with Æther. We're learning the secret origin of Merle's hobbyhorse. You know! Photographing naked ladies!
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