Now lay still an' let me work.

You've had lots of good news this mornin'.

So I think you can stand to hear a little bad news." "What! Bad news ?" queried Moore, with a start.
"I reckon.

Now listen....

The reason Collie hasn't answered your note is because she's been sick in bed for three weeks." "Oh no!" exclaimed the cowboy, in amaze and distress.
"Yes, an' I'm her doctor," replied Wade, with pride.