Then I'll remember what you've said to me and I'll lick you both, one after the other." "Patient is growing delirious, don't you think so, Doctor ?" said Warner to Pennington.
"Beyond a doubt.

Violent talk is always proof of it.

Better put him to bed.

Spread his two blankets before the fire, and he can sleep there, while every particle of cold and stiffness is being roasted out of him." "You boys are very good to me," said Dick gratefully.
"It's done merely in the hope that your gratitude will keep you from giving us the licking you promised," said Pennington.
Then they left him and Dick slept soundly until he was awakened the next day by Warner.

The fire was out, the rain had ceased long since and the sun was shining brilliantly.
"Hop up, Dick," said Warner briskly.