"Yes, I know Dr. Mackey well," he said, at last.
"You do!" cried the girl. "And what do you know of him? I would like to know very much."
"Is he your friend?" asked George Walden cautiously.
"No, I cannot say that he is."
"Because, if he is your friend, I would rather not say anything further, Miss Ruthven. I do not wish to hurt your feelings."
"Which means that what you have to say would be of no credit to Dr. Mackey?"
"Exactly."
"I would like to know all about him. I will tell you why. You have noticed Jack, my brother?"
"The lad who helped move me yesterday?"
"Yes."