CHAPTER IV.
THE WOULD-BE BROTHER-IN-LAW The next morning, bright and early, Mr.Alfred Rodney, a telegram in his hand, charged down the hall to Mrs.Medcroft's door.

With characteristic Far West impulsiveness he banged on the door.

A sleepy voice asked who was there.
"It's me--Rodney.

Get up.

I want to see Medcroft.