If I keep too quiet the injury will stiffen all the more.

I must move my hip a bit, or I may be in for a worse time." "That may be true," nodded the deputy thoughtfully.

"Well, be good, all of you.

I'll be back again, as soon as possible." With that he strode down into the creek, wading through and coming out at the farther side.

Then he was lost among the shadows.
Though it hurt to keep on his feet, Dick, after some minutes, found that he could move about a little more freely, despite the pain.
"That shows there are no bones broken," he assured his distressed chums.
"Does it ?" asked Darrin.