Tony explained.
He has been repaid for taking you in,” said the doctor. “I’ll put on my hat and go right over with you.”
After Tony left the house, old Ben tormented himself with the thought that the boy would never come back.
He was relieved by seeing the door open and Tony enter. But he looked dismayed when he saw the doctor.
What did you come for?” he asked peevishly.
To see what I can do for you, Mr. Hayden.”
“But I can’t pay you,” whined old Ben.
We’ll talk about that afterward.”
“You can’t charge when I didn’t send for you.”
“Make your mind easy. I won’t charge for this visit. Let me feel your pulse.”