I'm lots obleeged to you.

Akordin' to my tell, we're all of us selfish in everything; but I'll be dog-on'd ef I don't believe you and one or two more is exceptions." Whether it was that the fact that Pete Jones had got consid'able shuck up demoralized his followers, or whether it was that the old man's flight was suspected, the mob did not turn out in very great force, and the tarring was postponed indefinitely, for by the time they came together it became known somehow that the man with a wooden leg had outrun them all.

But the escape of one devoted victim did not mollify the feelings of the people toward the next one.
By the time Bud returned his arm was very painful, and the next day he went under Dr.Small's treatment to reduce the fracture.

Whatever suspicions Bud might have of Pete Jones, he was not afflicted with Ralph's dread of the silent young doctor.

And if there was anything Small admired it was physical strength and courage.