"In what way."
"In several ways, Mr. Ruthven. In the first place, you are aware that I claim Jack as my son."
"I know that."
"I am very anxious to establish my claim to the boy."
"I don't see how I can help you, Dr. Mackey, although I am glad enough to have you claim Jack."
"You ought to help me, for it will be helping yourself as well. Your aunt thinks a great deal of Jack. If he is allowed to remain at the plantation she may take it into her head to leave him half of her property."
"I know that, too."
"The property ought to go to that girl and to you. With Jack out of the way you will be pretty certain of your share."
"But I don't understand your game, Dr. Mackey. Why do you want Jack, if he doesn't care for you?"
"I love the boy, in spite of his actions. Besides, he must come with me in order that I may establish our joint right to a fortune which awaits us."