"You find us in trouble," and then suddenly he asked—
"Can you leave town tonight upon a mission of great importance?"
Much astonished, the doctor replied, "Why, this is a sudden proposal; but, if necessary, I might. But to go where, and stay how long?"
"I will explain," which Mr. McNair proceeded to do, adding, "If you could start tonight, and return to-morrow noon, I could be ready to follow a clue, should you find one. The widow Fletcher's case is to be argued to-morrow, and I should not feel justified in leaving unless absolutely necessary. I could trust you."
"Thank you—I will go."
Upon taking leave of the McNairs, Dr. Myers went directly to the office of his friend and counsellor, Dr. Maxwell.
"Doctor, could you do me a favour?"
"I certainly will, if I can," replied Dr. Maxwell. "You have done me too many to allow a refusal."
Explaining that a sudden and imperative call would take him out of town for a longer or shorter period, he requested the doctor to take charge of his patients. This matter being arranged, he wrote the following note:
"MR. CLARKE:—I am suddenly called from home. Doubtful if I return for Sunday. Please look up a teacher for my class. I suggest Mrs. Bradford, but I have not time to see her.
"My mission is an important one. Ask God to go with me.
"Your brother in Christ,
"L. N. MYERS."