But, not knowing you, I wanted to
see you and judge for myself whether there was any chance that
you were in league with my enemies. Had I made up my mind that
you were anywhere nearly as bad as young Dodge, I would have let
this matter get as far as the courts, when I would have overwhelmed
you all with charges of perjury, and would have proved my charges
at least against Bert Dodge and his three tools."
"Mr. Prescott, of course I don't mean to throw any doubt over the
truth of what you have just told me. At the same time, as counsel
for the Dodges, I shall have to satisfy myself on these particulars.
"Do you know Dr. Carter's voice well?" asked Prescott.
"Very well."
"Then kindly allow me to use your telephone."
Pulling the desk instrument toward him, and hailing central, Dick
called for "33 Main."
"Hello, is Dr. Carter in," called Dick after a moment. "This
is Prescott. Do you recognize my voice? Very good, sir; will
you now talk with Lawyer Griffin, who is beside me, and tell him
what you heard last night in the room of one Peters? Here is
Dr. Cater waiting for you Mr. Griffin."
Lawyer and physician talked together for some minutes, the attorney's
excitement increasing.
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