"Just a moment, sir," he said.
Drawing Tod aside, he crossed the room with him, conversing in a whisper, while the others watched in silence, Paula in an agony of suspense. Suddenly the young man started and exclaimed:
"Good Lord! No—no—no—not for a moment. It's a lie!"
For all reply Dr. McMutrie handed the young man his visiting card.
"I don't care a d——" cried Tod wrath fully. "Excuse me, sir—excuse me—I'll—I'll—well, I'll be— Pardon me, won't you, sir? My feelings got away with me."
The examiner bowed and returned to his seat.
"You'd better go home, Todhunter," said Jimmy, severely.
"No, James," retorted his stepson calmly. "I think I'll stay here."
"But this is a private commission, sir!" roared Mr. Cooley angrily.