If they knew Seth was laid up, I honestly believe they'd drop picnic and everythin' and start fightin' over whether he was really sick or just thought he was.

And I sort of figgered on havin' a quiet day off." Brown found the lightkeeper stretched on the bed in his room.

He was dressed, with the exception of coat and boots, and when the young man entered he groaned feebly.
"What's the matter ?" demanded the alarmed helper.
"Oh, my!" groaned Seth.

"Oh, my!" "Are you in pain?
What is it?
Shall I 'phone for the doctor ?" "No, no.

No use gettin' the doctor.