"I think so. I will tell you how the case stands."
When he had concluded, Mr. Roper asked, "And where is this nurse whose testimony is so important?"
"At Rodick's. I brought her with me to Bar Harbor."
"And what is your program?"
"I should like to carry our young friend with me to New York to confront the pseudo baronet."
"We will be ready whenever you say. I say we, for I propose to accompany Jed—I beg pardon, Sir Robert—and stand by him at this eventful period."
"Call me Jed, Mr. Roper, till I have proved myself entitled to the other name," returned the "poorhouse boy."