"He gave me orders to that effect shortly after he left here." Emily gasped.

Thankful and Captain Obed said, "Oh!" in concert.

Heman Daniels smiled triumphantly.
"You see, Miss Howes ?" he said.
"One moment, Daniels," broke in Kendrick, sharply.

"You haven't answered my question yet.

Just where do you come in on this ?" "I--I--" began Daniels, but once more Emily interrupted.
"Are you--" she cried.