"Dead sure," Gramps said. "He couldn't even wiggle when we tied him on the toboggan, but he'll be full of beans in a few days. Time deer season ends, he'll have enough hay and grain in him so he'll be able to make his way back into Bennett's Woods." Gramps chuckled. "You 'n' me will just open that box stall and watch him kite out."
"Aren't you sorry?" Bud asked.
"Heck no," Gramps said. "He'll carry a bigger rack than ever next year, and it'll be bigger still the year after."
Transcriber's Notes:
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Page 190, Gramps asked ==> Gramps asked.