He gave other people information and never wanted any himself.
"I know, of course, what you refer to.

I have not myself found any reason to consider Felgate or Stafford untrustworthy.

Mr Bickers says--" "I know what Mr Bickers says; but what do you say ?" "Well, sir, frankly, I do not feel quite sure of Felgate; and Stafford is too amiable to say `no' to anybody." "Now let me hear about the affair this morning." Railsford gave a careful account of the discovery of Mr Bickers in the boot-box, and was conscious that the doctor, although he gave little sign of it, was not quite blind to the unfortunate position in which he, as the new master of the offending house, was placed.
"Have a call-over of your house at ten o'clock, Mr Railsford.

I will come." This announcement was about as cheerful a one in Grandcourt as an appointment made by the Court of the Inquisition would have been, once upon a time, in Spain, Railsford rose to go.
"You had better stop and have breakfast here," said the doctor, ringing the bell for another cup.

During the meal no further reference was made to the event of the morning, but Railsford was drawn out as to his work and the condition of his house generally, and was painfully aware that the doctor was making the best of his time to reckon him up.