Now, a little more from the glass.

Breathe hard again.

There, do you feel as though you'd like to get on your feet ?" "Certainly," Dick replied.
Dr.Bentley helped him to his feet, supporting him and urging him to try to walk a little.

At about this time Dave and the others returned at a trot.
"Dick, I guess you saved some of us from losing more in the way of valuables," smiled the medical man grimly.

"For one, I'm ashamed of myself.