“We can’t very well take care of him here,” said Don.
“Any folks in town?” asked the doctor.
“No.”
“H’m. How about the County Hospital? They’ll look after him all right.”
“I suppose that is the correct thing to do with a sick person,” said Roger.
“H’m. Yes.... Has to be pretty serious, though, to get him in.”
“Well,” asked Roger, “how serious is it?”
“H’m. Can’t tell just yet. May be very serious—may not be. Better not take any chances.... Well, what do you want to do? County Hospital?”
Roger and Don looked at each other. Felix tried to get the thermometer out of his mouth so as to protest, but commenced to cough instead.
“Yes,” said Roger, “County Hospital.”