It was sent on him for a punishment.

I don't believe the doctor has any business to tamper with the visitations of God." "Nobody knows how Dick was hurt, Miss Cornelia.

It may not have been in a drunken brawl at all.

He may have been waylaid and robbed." "Pigs MAY whistle, but they've poor mouths for it," said Miss Cornelia.
"Well, the gist of what you tell me is that the thing is settled and there's no use in talking.

If that's so I'll hold my tongue.