Steve gazed at the doctor in amazement.
"You see, these fellows think we doctors can work for nothing. They make all sorts of promises, but when they are out of work they really expect us to not only keep them, but to furnish them medicines and treat them in the bargain. I know the kind. However, I'll go if you say it is all right. I don't want to appear inhuman," added the doctor, half apologetically.
"Never mind, doctor; I couldn't think of allowing you to work for nothing," answered Rush sarcastically. "I know someone who will be glad to do so—a man who has some human sympathy left. Good night."
Steve dashed down the steps and ran to the office of the company doctor.
"Why, certainly I will go. Why did they not send for me?" demanded the physician, after Steve had explained the case.
"I guess they were too much upset to think of it, after another doctor had refused to attend the case. Can you go at once?"
"This very minute, my lad. Are you going that way?"
"Not now. I have something else to attend to, but I shall be there soon. Perhaps I shall see you. Thank you very much."
"No thanks necessary. I am glad you came to me."
"I will see that your fee is paid, sir."