But I didn't know that." "So the French decorated you, hey ?" asked the doctor, leaning back with hands on hips, and keenly eyeing Lane.
"Yes." "Why did not the American Army give you equal honor ?" "Well, for one thing it was never reported.

And besides, it wasn't anything any other fellow wouldn't do." Doctor Bronson dropped his head and paced to and fro.

Then the door-bell rang in the reception room.
"Daren Lane," began the doctor, suddenly stopping before Lane, "I'd hesitate to ask most men if they wanted the truth.

To many men I'd lie.

But I know a few words from me can't faze you." "No, Doctor, one way or another it is all the same to me." "Well, boy, I can fix up that vertebra so it won't slip out again....
But, if there's anything in the world to save your life, I don't know what it is." "Thank you, Doctor.