I love my Ma so, I just couldn't see ye cut her arm open. And Pa didn't mean to hurt yer feelin's—won't ye stay and help us? Can't ye do somethin' else for her——?
[Pauses.]
I'll pay ye——! I'll work for ye a whole—year——
Doctor
You'd work for me a year?
Abe
[Eagerly.]
I'll work for ye five years if you'll just save her—just save her life—that's all—don't go—please, don't——
Doctor
[The Doctor slips his arm around the boy, draws him close and holds him a moment.]