“Anything more, Daniels?” inquired John.
“Yes, there is something more. What we want to know from you, Kendrick, is whether or not you, as his legal adviser, propose to help him in this scheme of his. That is what we wish to know.”
“We? What we? Has Mrs. Barnes—or Miss Howes—have they engaged you as their attorney, Daniels?”
Before Daniels could reply Emily asked a question.
“Did he—has he asked you to help him?” she demanded. “Has he?”
John smiled. “I doubt if it could be called asking,” he observed. “He gave me orders to that effect shortly after he left here.”
Emily gasped. Thankful and Captain Obed said, “Oh!” in concert. Heman Daniels smiled triumphantly.
“You see, Miss Howes?” he said.
“One moment, Daniels,” broke in Kendrick, sharply. “You haven't answered my question yet. Just where do you come in on this?”
“I—I—” began Daniels, but once more Emily interrupted.