Her father is Old Jimmie Carlisle, a notorious crook.

And she's mixed up right now with her father and some others in a crooked game.

And Brainard here used to be sweet on her, and probably still is, and if he's been letting her come here, without telling you who she is--well, I guess you know the answer.
Didn't I tell you, Miss, that give me a chance and I'd turn up something against this guy Brainard!" Miss Sherwood's face was white, but set with grim accusation that was only waiting to pronounce swift judgment.

"Mr.Hunt, is it true that Miss Cameron is this Maggie Carlisle the officer mentions, and that you knew it all the while ?" "Yes--" began the painter.
"Don't blame him, Miss Sherwood," Larry interrupted.

"He didn't tell you because I begged him not to as a favor to me.