Might I trouble
you?"
"Most certainly," cried Mr. Dunn. "Is an answer wanted?"
"Bring him with you, if possible; indeed, bring him whether it is
possible or not. But wait, it is past the hour appointed. Already the
officer has gone for young Cameron. We must save him the humiliation of
arrest."
"Oh, could I not warn him?" cried Miss Brodie eagerly. "No," she added,
"Rob will go. He is in the waiting room now, poor little chap. It will
be a joy to him."
"It is just as well Rob should know nothing. He is awfully fond of
Cameron. It would break his heart," said Mr. Dunn.
"Oh, of course! Quite unnecessary that he should know anything. We
simply wish Cameron here at the earliest possible moment."
Dunn went with his young brother down the stairs and out to the street.
"Now, Rob, you are to go to Cameron's lodgings and tell him that Mr. Rae
wants him, and that I want him. Hold on, youngster!" he cried, grabbing
Rob by the collar, "do you understand? It is very important that Cameron
should get here as quick as he possibly can, and--I say, Rob," the big
brother's eyes traveled over the darkening streets that led up into the
old town, "you're not afraid?"
"A wee bit," said Rob, tugging at the grasp on his collar; "but I don't
care if I am."
"Good boy!" cried his brother.
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