Then he said with decision, "That makes a difference.

To lose a foot is a serious thing; some might think almost as bad as death.

I'll give him a chance, but if those symptoms do not abate in twenty-four hours, I must operate.

You needn't be afraid, I was house surgeon at a London Hospital--once, and I keep my hand in.

Lucky you came straight here." Having made his preparations and washed his hands, he returned, syringed the wound with some antiseptic stuff, and dressed and bandaged the leg up to the knee.