“He is my best friend,” answered Rodney warmly.
“He thinks a good deal of you, then?”
“I think he does.”
“Where have you been—on a journey?”
“Yes, to the town of Babcock.”
“Did he send you?”
“Yes.”
“What interest has he there?”
“He is chief owner of a mine there.”
“Humph! I suppose you would like to know why we brought you here.”