Doc says he's going to strap 'em both down." "Dr.Gitney may be badly needed here, if a fight opens," Tom mused aloud.
"He says, if we need him, to send for him." "Come through a hot fire ?" Tom gasped.
"Surely! Doc Gitney is a Colorado man, born and bred.

He doesn't mind a lead shower when it comes in the line of duty," laughed Harry.

"Now, if you're through using me as a messenger, I'm going to find a rifle." "You won't succeed," Tom retorted.

"Every rifle in camp already has an amateur soldier behind it." "Just my luck!" growled Harry.
"You're a good, husky lad," Tom continued.

"If you want to be of real use, just lie down hug the earth, take good care not to be hit, and-----" "Fine and manly!" interjected Hazelton with contempt.
"Now, don't try to be a hero," urged Tom teasingly.