Taking up the telephone to communicate with the ward, he said:
"Well, I'll see, but I'm afraid——"
"If he succeeds," laughed Tod, "it will be the first time your relationship to Jimmy has been of the slightest advantage."
"Won't you help us, Dr. McMutrie?" pleaded Mrs. Marsh. "We're so anxious to see her! That will be the second time you've come to our rescue. Don't say no. Let us see her, there's a dear man! If you insist, they can't refuse——"
The examiner turned to the superintendent.
"I don't see why Mrs. Marsh should not see her niece. Send for her, Mr. Spencer."
The superintendent hesitated.
"Mr. Cooley's orders were very positive," he replied.
"Never mind Cooley's orders," retorted the other. "The young lady is under my charge. Have her sent here at once. Is Professor Bodley here?"
"Yes—sir——"