"Maybe he won't feel how we are hurting him.

Oh boys, are you being quick and gentle ?" She stepped to the side of the cot and bathed Freckles' face.

Taking his hand in hers, she gave the word to start.

She told the men to ask every able-bodied man they met to join them so that they could change carriers often and make good time.
The Bird Woman insisted upon taking the Angel into the carriage and following the cot, but she refused to leave Freckles, and suggested that the Bird Woman drive ahead, pack them some clothing, and be at the station ready to accompany them to Chicago.

All the way the Angel walked beside the cot, shading Freckles' face with a branch, and holding his hand.