The bones did not require resetting, and rapidly knitted, so that after a while he could walk to and from school with the aid of a crutch; and later this, in turn, gave way to a cane.

When February came he even threw this aid aside, and by March was seen taking his part in school rushes, as though he had never been injured at all.

But his skates were never once used all winter, nor could he indulge in any sledding, both of which were favorite pleasures with K.K.
On the whole, however, he felt that he had much to be thankful for; and tried not to be too greatly disappointed.

But his chums would miss him when the Marathon race was on; because he had been accounted one of the best long-distance runners without exception that Scranton High could boast..