Stuart slipped his arm around the older man with a movement of instinctive tenderness.
"Look here, Doctor, I've lived in your home for fourteen years and I've grown to love you as my own father."
"I know, my boy."
"You must listen to me now!" the younger man insisted with deep emotion. "I can give no time to your suit. I am just entering on a great struggle for the people. Tremendous issues are at stake."
"And your own career hangs on the outcome, too?" the doctor interrupted.
"Yes."
"You'll go down a wreck if you fail."
"Perhaps."
"And you're going to risk all without a moment's hesitation?"
"Yes."