Does it hurt?
Is Matt hurt?
It'll be better by-and-by." The great form on the grass stirred impatiently.

The shepherd spoke no word.

Pete continued, stroking the big head, and talking in low, soothing tones, as one would hush a child, "Pete don't know what's a hurtin' Young Matt, but it'll be alright, some day.
It'll sure grow over after awhile.

Ain't nothing won't grow over after awhile; 'cause God he says so." Still the older man was silent.

Then the giant burst forth in curses, and the shepherd spoke, "Don't do that, Grant.