George was to walk a mile to the trolley line, go to Fairport, hire a taxicab, and make all possible speed into Manhattan.
There he was to communicate with a young physician of Cleggett's acquaintance, Dr.Harry Farnsworth.
Dr.Farnsworth, as Cleggett knew, was just out of medical school.

He had his degree, but no patients.

But he was bold and ready.

He was, in short, just the lad to welcome with enthusiasm such a chance for active service as the cruise of the Jasper B.promised to afford.
It was something of a risk to weaken his little party by sending George away for several hours.

But Cleggett did not hesitate.