But I believe a
doctor could fix you right up. Do you recall drinking water the other
men didn't?"
"Any number of times, on exploring trips to the river!" Milton looked
immensely cheered. "I think you may be right, Mack."
"I'll bet you two bits that's all that ails you, son!" Mack rose from
the edge of the bunk. "Well, folks, I'm off! Look for me when you see
me!"
"I'll mooch along too," Curly rose and stretched himself.
"I'm not going to try to thank all you folks!" Milton's weak voice was
husky.
"That's what us Arizonians always wait for before we do the decent
thing," said Mack, with a smile. "Come along, Curly, you lazy
chuckawalla you!" And the door slammed behind them.
"They're stem winders, both of them!" exclaimed Agnew.
"Diana," said Enoch, "I wish you'd sit down. You've done enough for
us."
Diana smiled and shook her head. "I struck the camp first, so I'm
boss. Na-che and I are going out to see that everything's all right
for the night and that Mack and Curly get a good start. While we're
out, you're all going to bed. Then Na-che is coming in to make Mr.
Milton as comfortable as she can. Our tent is under the cottonwoods
and if you want anything during the night, Mr.
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