Chapter 7: Caring for a Stranger) What happened here,Josie? Rustlers, Uncle Henry. Is the doctor here? He arrived a few minutes ago. Let's get him in the house. I'll give you a hand,Judge. Where's the bullet lodged,Judge? It's right there,doctor. I'd like to help if I may. Of course,miss? The names Josie,doctor. We'll need to get his shirt off and disinfect the wound. Pour a little of this on a cloth and dab it on the wound. Somebody bring me some hot water. Here you go,doctor. There,I got it. Let's bind him up now. Will he make it,doctor? He will if he's not moved. He should heal up just fine in about a week or two. The main thing you have to be worried about is fever setting in. And he'll need someone close by all the time at first. I'll look after him,doctor. Thank-you for coming,doctor. Least I could do,Judge. You should all clear out of here now so he can rest. Make sure she doesn't tire herself out. I will,doctor. Goodbye. Do you know his name,Josie? He told me his name is Jamie. Who do you think did this to him,Uncle Henry? It was probably those rustlers we've been having trouble with lately. I hope they're caught. Anybody who'd do this to an innocent boy ought to be hogtied. They will be caught,Josie. If you need me,just call. I will,Uncle Henry. He's waking up,Josie said to herself an hour later. How are you feeling? It hurts pretty bad,ma'am. You can call me Josie. Thanks for gettin help for me,Josie. You're welcome,Jamie. Can I have a drink of water,please? Of course. Here you go. Thank-you. Where are you from,Jamie? Big Spring,Texas. You should get some rest now. I'll be here to tend you for as long as you need me. I believe I will, he said as he drifted off.
