"You know there's a screw loose somewhere," explained Mickey. "You know
'darling old Daddy' couldn't ever have done it; and if somebody under him
has gone wrong, maybe he could make it up, if he was here and had an hour
or so. That day, Miss Leslie said he should give all he had for his
friend, and he could have all of hers. If she'd be willing for the money
to go for her 'dear old Daddy's' _friend_, course she'd be glad to use it
for her Daddy, and she's got a lot from her mother, and maybe Daddy has
sold the land he went to sell, and all of that ought to be enough; and if
it isn't, I know who will help them. Honest I do!"
"Who, Mickey?" demanded Mr. Chaffner, instantly.
"Mr. Minturn! Mr. James Minturn!" said Mickey. "He's Mr. Bruce's best
friend, and he _told_ me he would do _anything_ for Miss Leslie, that day
right after I saw you, for if his home ever came right again, it would be
'cause she made it; and she _did_ make it, and it is _right_, and he's so
crazy happy he can't hardly keep on the floor.
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