"I'm not the sort of man who goes round cadging for free professional advice.

Understand that clearly, Doctor." "I do," I answered hastily.

"That wasn't what I meant at all.

Is that Miss Bellingham coming in?
I heard the front door shut." "Yes, that will be my girl, I expect; but don't run away.

You're not afraid of her, are you ?" he added as I hurriedly picked up my hat.
"I'm not sure that I'm not," I answered.