I ought to recover the wings, but that takes time--" Cliff gave him that tolerant smile which Johnny found so intolerable.
"It is not at all necessary.

I thought of all possible contingencies when I first saw the Thunder Bird.

Across the line the name absolutely identifies it, which is rather important.

On this side it is known as a bird fond of doing the unusual.

Your reputation, old man, may help you out of a tight place yet.