human
The wound is a very slight one and I truly believe you will have absolutely no trouble, but you must take every precaution and be very quiet for a day or so. Lewis and I together will carry you up to Josephus. A snake bite can be of little consequence if it is taken hold of immediately. Can you stand the ligature a little tighter?
gpt
Ye--s!
human
Ah, I see it is tight enough. You can put your stocking on again, but first I must make assurance doubly sure and cut out a great hole where the rascal attacked you. There might be poison in it. He deftly bandaged the injured ankle with a roll of gauze he produced from yet another pocket, first treating the wound with iodine.
gpt
I wish I had some permanganate of potash but I fancy the work is already done and the iodine will be all right. He got you on the Achilles tendon. I wonder if it is your only vulnerable spot, too.
human
No, it is not. I am full of vulnerable spots! Oh, Dr. Wright, I am not nearly so mean as I seem. I am so sorry I was so rude to you--I--I am going to be better. I am sorry I did not wear the leggins and I am sorry I did not look where I was stepping--I am sorry I jumped over the gorge when I saw you coming. I just did it to irritate you. I am sorry to have caused you all this trouble and I am so grateful to you that I can hardly----
gpt
Why, you poor little girl! I haven't a doubt that I have been as horrid as you have thought I was and dictatorial and interfering and mean--and everything. Please forgive me and suppose we just be the good friends that somehow I believe we were cut out to be, you and Bobby and I;
human
Can't you stop crying, honey?
gpt
I be--be--believe I could if I had a handkerchief, but I've lost mine.
human
And mine is made into a ligature. Would a few yards of gauze help any?