As it happened Doctor Bond was in, and he came to the door himself when Teddy rang the bell, Mrs. Bond being out in the chicken part of the yard.
"Well, children, what can I do for you?" asked Doctor Bond with a pleasant smile, as he saw the Curlytops on his porch.
"If you please," began Teddy, "will you come and cure Clipclap?"
"Will I come and cure him? Well, I will do my best. I can't be sure I'll cure him, though, until I know what the matter is. What seems to be the trouble?"
"He's awful sick," said Janet, "and he groans awful."
"Hum! He must have some pain then."
"We gave him some cold water," added Teddy.
"Yes? Well, maybe that was a good thing and maybe it wasn't. I can't tell until I see him. Who did you say it was?"
"Clipclap," replied Teddy.
"Your little brother?"