He had come there, fixed that Arthur was the man for the place; why throw up his hand because Whitney was playing into it?
Nothing had occurred to change his opinion of Arthur.

"Let us try Arthur Ranger," he now said.

"But let us give him a free hand." He was watching Whitney's face; he saw it change expression--a slight frown.

"I advise against the free hand," said Whitney.
"I _protest_ against it!" cried Dr.Hargrave.

"I protest against even considering this inexperienced boy for such a responsibility." Scarborough addressed himself to Whitney.